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US3284591A
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Enclosed switch with cover switch and connector interlocking means
Assignee: Arrow Hart and Hegeman Electric Co
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Filing: 1964-10-09
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Granted: 1966-11-08
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Expires: 1984-10-09
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Daniel F Daly
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-26 10:47
CPC Classifications
H; H01; H01R; H01R13/00; H01R13/66; H01R13/70; H01R13/707
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
149 words
AN INTERLOCKING CONNECTOR AND SWITCH COMBINATION, COMPRISING A BOX HAVING AN OPENABLE COVER, AN OPERATING HANDLE OUTSIDE THE BOX, SWITCH CONTACTS AND OPERATING MECHANISM FOR SAID CONTACTS IN THE BOX OPERATED BY SAID HANDLE FOR MOVING THE SWITCH BETWEEN OPEN AND CLOSED POSITION, MEANS ON SAID COVER AND ON SAID OPERATING MECHANISM INTER-ENGAGING TO LOCK SAID COVER CLOSED WHEN SAID SWITCH IS CLOSED, A CONNECTOR MEMBER HAVING CONTACTS AND MOUNTED ON SAID BOX, A SECOND CONNECTOR MEMBER HAVING CONTACT CONNECTABLE WITH THE CONTACTS OF SAID FIRST CONNECTOR MEMBER, AN INTERLOCKING BAR MOVED LENGTHWISE BY SAID OPERATING MECHANISM, AND A LOCKING PIN MOVED LATERALLY WITH RESPECT TO SAID SECOND CONNECTOR MEMBER BY SAID BAR AS IT AND SAID OPERATING MECHANISM MOVE BETWEEN SWITCH-CLOSED AND SWITCH-OPEN POSITIONS, SAID SECOND CONNECTOR MEMBER BEING FORMED TO ENGAGE SAID PIN AND PREVENT INTERCONNECTION AND DISCONNECTION OF SAID CONNECTOR MEMBERS WHEN SAID SWITCH IS CLOSED.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
149 words
AN INTERLOCKING CONNECTOR AND SWITCH COMBINATION, COMPRISING A BOX HAVING AN OPENABLE COVER, AN OPERATING HANDLE OUTSIDE THE BOX, SWITCH CONTACTS AND OPERATING MECHANISM FOR SAID CONTACTS IN THE BOX OPERATED BY SAID HANDLE FOR MOVING THE SWITCH BETWEEN OPEN AND CLOSED POSITION, MEANS ON SAID COVER AND ON SAID OPERATING MECHANISM INTER-ENGAGING TO LOCK SAID COVER CLOSED WHEN SAID SWITCH IS CLOSED, A CONNECTOR MEMBER HAVING CONTACTS AND MOUNTED ON SAID BOX, A SECOND CONNECTOR MEMBER HAVING CONTACT CONNECTABLE WITH THE CONTACTS OF SAID FIRST CONNECTOR MEMBER, AN INTERLOCKING BAR MOVED LENGTHWISE BY SAID OPERATING MECHANISM, AND A LOCKING PIN MOVED LATERALLY WITH RESPECT TO SAID SECOND CONNECTOR MEMBER BY SAID BAR AS IT AND SAID OPERATING MECHANISM MOVE BETWEEN SWITCH-CLOSED AND SWITCH-OPEN POSITIONS, SAID SECOND CONNECTOR MEMBER BEING FORMED TO ENGAGE SAID PIN AND PREVENT INTERCONNECTION AND DISCONNECTION OF SAID CONNECTOR MEMBERS WHEN SAID SWITCH IS CLOSED.
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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) | 1969-11-07 | 1970-05-09 | 1970-11-08 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1973-11-07 | 1974-05-09 | 1974-11-08 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1977-11-07 | 1978-05-09 | 1978-11-08 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |