US3278767A
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Cyclic control circuitry
Assignee: US Industries Inc
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Filing: 1963-03-19
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Granted: 1966-10-11
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Expires: 1983-03-19
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Bjarne C Bendicsen
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-23 06:45
CPC Classifications
H; H01; H01H; H01H19/00; H01H19/54; H01H19/56; H01H19/58
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
154 words
SWITCHING APPARATUS COMPRISING A MONITOR SWITCH FORMING A FEEDBACK STATION AND HAVING AN ENERGIZING MEMBER AND A CONTACT SUPPORT MEMBER, SAID MEMBERS BEING ADAPTED TO RELATIVE ROTATION IN SYNCHRONISM WITH CYCLICALLY OPERABLE MEANS TO BE MONITORED, A PLURALITY OF CONTACT ELEMENTS MOUNTED ON SAID SUPPORT MEMBER, INCLUDING A NUMBER OF CONTACT BUTTONS CIRCULARLY SPACED UPON SAID SUPPORT MEMBER IN POSITION TO SUCCESSIVELY MAKE ELECTRICAL CONNECTION WITH SAID ENERGIZING MEMBER AS THE MEMBERS ARE RELATIVELY ROTATED, SELECTOR SWITCH AND ASSOCIATED RELAY MEANS FORMING A COMMAND STATION ADAPTED FOR ELECTRICAL CONNECTION WITH THE MONITOR SWITCH, AND A WORKING DEVICE CONTROLLED BY SAID RELAY MEANS, SAID SELECTOR SWITCH MEANS BEING ADJUSTABLE TO SELECT AND ISOLATE ANY DESIRED ONE OF SAID BUTTONS TO CONSTITUTE THE SAME AS SIGNAL FEEDBACK MEANS OPERABLE, WHEN ELECTRICALLY CONNECTED WITH SAID ENERGIZING MEMBER, TO DELIVER AN ACTUATING SIGNAL AT SAID COMMAND STATION FOR THE ACTUATION OF THE WORKING DEVICE BY SAID RELAY MEANS.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
154 words
SWITCHING APPARATUS COMPRISING A MONITOR SWITCH FORMING A FEEDBACK STATION AND HAVING AN ENERGIZING MEMBER AND A CONTACT SUPPORT MEMBER, SAID MEMBERS BEING ADAPTED TO RELATIVE ROTATION IN SYNCHRONISM WITH CYCLICALLY OPERABLE MEANS TO BE MONITORED, A PLURALITY OF CONTACT ELEMENTS MOUNTED ON SAID SUPPORT MEMBER, INCLUDING A NUMBER OF CONTACT BUTTONS CIRCULARLY SPACED UPON SAID SUPPORT MEMBER IN POSITION TO SUCCESSIVELY MAKE ELECTRICAL CONNECTION WITH SAID ENERGIZING MEMBER AS THE MEMBERS ARE RELATIVELY ROTATED, SELECTOR SWITCH AND ASSOCIATED RELAY MEANS FORMING A COMMAND STATION ADAPTED FOR ELECTRICAL CONNECTION WITH THE MONITOR SWITCH, AND A WORKING DEVICE CONTROLLED BY SAID RELAY MEANS, SAID SELECTOR SWITCH MEANS BEING ADJUSTABLE TO SELECT AND ISOLATE ANY DESIRED ONE OF SAID BUTTONS TO CONSTITUTE THE SAME AS SIGNAL FEEDBACK MEANS OPERABLE, WHEN ELECTRICALLY CONNECTED WITH SAID ENERGIZING MEMBER, TO DELIVER AN ACTUATING SIGNAL AT SAID COMMAND STATION FOR THE ACTUATION OF THE WORKING DEVICE BY SAID RELAY MEANS.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1969-10-10 | 1970-04-11 | 1970-10-11 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1973-10-10 | 1974-04-11 | 1974-10-11 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1977-10-10 | 1978-04-11 | 1978-10-11 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |