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US3270165A
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Magnetically operated mercury switch with improved slidable and rotatable magnetic actuators
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1963-02-21
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Granted: 1966-08-30
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Expires: 1983-02-21
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 George A Gariepy
- 👤 Otis R Pannell
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-26 20:23
CPC Classifications
H; H01; H01H; H01H36/00; H01H36/0073
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 1
Claim 1
Independent Claim
93 words
AN ELECTRICAL SWITCH COMPRISING: (A) AN MERCURY FILLED VIAL WITH TWO ELECTRODES SEALED IN ONE END OF THE VIAL, SAID VIAL BEING MOUNTED ON ONE SIDE OF A NON-MAGNETIC SUPPORTING WALL THROUGH TILTABLE SUPPORTING MEANS; (B) A REMOVABLE CIRCULAR DISC ROTATABLY MOUNTED ON THE OPPOSITE SIDE OF SAID WALL BY MEANS OF A CENTER POST NORMAL TO THE WALL, SAID DISC HAVING ORIENTATION AND GUIDE MEANS FOR ITS REMOVAL; AND (C) MAGNETS WITHIN SAID CIRCULAR DISC AND VIAL SUPPORTING MEANS CAPABLE OF MAGNETICALLY COUPLING THE ROTATING DISC TO SAID TILTING VIAL SUPPORTING MEANS.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1969-08-29 | 1970-02-28 | 1970-08-30 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1973-08-29 | 1974-02-28 | 1974-08-30 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1977-08-29 | 1978-02-28 | 1978-08-30 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |