US3272935A
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Remotely operated latch mechanism for laundry machines
Assignee: Controls Company of America
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Filing: 1964-01-10
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Granted: 1966-09-13
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Expires: 1984-01-10
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Wilbert E Beller
- 👤 Edwin A Ostrowski
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-29 11:43
CPC Classifications
D; D06; D06F; D06F37/00; D06F37/42; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T292/00; Y10T292/08; Y10T292/1043; Y10T292/1075; Y10T292/1082
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
110 words
A LATCH MECHANISM COMPRISING, IN COMBINATION, SUPPORT MEANS INCLUDING A GENERALLY PLANAR PORTION, SWITCH MEANS CONNECTED ON ONE SIDE OF SAID PLANAR PORTION AND ELECTRICALLY ACTUATED MEANS CONNECTED ON THE OTHER SIDE THEREOF, SAID SWITCH MEANS CONNECTED IN CIRCUIT WITH SAID ELECTRICALLY ACTUATED MEANS AND OPERATIVE, WHEN ACTUATED, TO SET-UP A CIRCUIT TO SAID ELECTRICALLY ACTUATED MEANS THE COMPLETION OF WHICH ENERGIZES SAID ELECTRICALLY ACTUATED MEANS, ACTUATING MEANS FOR SAID SWITCH MEANS PIVOTALLY MOUNTED ON SAID PLANAR PORTION FOR MOVEMENT IN A PLANE PARALLEL TO SAID PLANAR PORTION TO ACTUATE SAID SWITCH MEANS, SAID SUPPORT MEANS INCLUDING A PORTION EXTENDING LATERALLY OF SAID PLANAR PORTION ON SAID OTHER SIDE THEREOF,
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
110 words
A LATCH MECHANISM COMPRISING, IN COMBINATION, SUPPORT MEANS INCLUDING A GENERALLY PLANAR PORTION, SWITCH MEANS CONNECTED ON ONE SIDE OF SAID PLANAR PORTION AND ELECTRICALLY ACTUATED MEANS CONNECTED ON THE OTHER SIDE THEREOF, SAID SWITCH MEANS CONNECTED IN CIRCUIT WITH SAID ELECTRICALLY ACTUATED MEANS AND OPERATIVE, WHEN ACTUATED, TO SET-UP A CIRCUIT TO SAID ELECTRICALLY ACTUATED MEANS THE COMPLETION OF WHICH ENERGIZES SAID ELECTRICALLY ACTUATED MEANS, ACTUATING MEANS FOR SAID SWITCH MEANS PIVOTALLY MOUNTED ON SAID PLANAR PORTION FOR MOVEMENT IN A PLANE PARALLEL TO SAID PLANAR PORTION TO ACTUATE SAID SWITCH MEANS, SAID SUPPORT MEANS INCLUDING A PORTION EXTENDING LATERALLY OF SAID PLANAR PORTION ON SAID OTHER SIDE THEREOF,
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) | 1969-09-12 | 1970-03-14 | 1970-09-13 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1973-09-12 | 1974-03-14 | 1974-09-13 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1977-09-12 | 1978-03-14 | 1978-09-13 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |