US3293382A
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Multi-section rotary switch unitary index mechanism with improved spring biased detent ball and adjustable stop limit structure
Assignee: Oak Electro Netics Corp
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Filing: 1965-02-26
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Granted: 1966-12-20
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Expires: 1985-02-26
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Raymond F Lewandowski
- 👤 Bernard J Golbeck
- 👤 Henry G Garn
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-25 17:30
CPC Classifications
H; H01; H01H; H01H19/00; H01H19/02; H01H19/10; H01H19/11; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T74/00; Y10T74/18; Y10T74/18056; Y10T74/18232; Y10T74/20; Y10T74/20576; Y10T74/20636
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
123 words
IN A MULTI-SECTION ROTARY SWITCH, THE COMBINATION OF: A HOUSING; A SHAFT ROTATABLY MOUNTED IN SAID HOUSING; AN INDEX MEMBER MOUNTED FOR ROTATION WITH SAID SHAFT, AND HAVING MEANS DEFINING A PLURALITY OF INDEX STATIONS; A DETENT MEMBER MOUNTED FOR LIMITED MOVEMENT ON SAID HOUSING AND ADAPTED TO ENGAGE DIFFERENT ONES OF SAID INDEX SATATIONS UPON ROTATION OF SAID SHAFT TO LOCATE SAID SHAFT IN A DESIRED POSITION; MEANS URGING SAID DETENT MEMBER INTO ENGAGEMENT WITH SAID INDEX MEMBER; AND STRUT SCREWS FORMED INTEGRALLY WITH SAID HOUSDING AND EXTENDING REARWARDLY THEREFROM FOR CARRYING THE SWTICH SECTIONS OF SAID MULTI-SECTION ROTARY SWITCH, THE REARWARD END OF SAID STRUT SCREWS BEING DEFORMED TO RETAIN THE REARMOST SWITCH SECTION IN ASSEMBLED RELATION ON SAID STRUT SCREWS.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
123 words
IN A MULTI-SECTION ROTARY SWITCH, THE COMBINATION OF: A HOUSING; A SHAFT ROTATABLY MOUNTED IN SAID HOUSING; AN INDEX MEMBER MOUNTED FOR ROTATION WITH SAID SHAFT, AND HAVING MEANS DEFINING A PLURALITY OF INDEX STATIONS; A DETENT MEMBER MOUNTED FOR LIMITED MOVEMENT ON SAID HOUSING AND ADAPTED TO ENGAGE DIFFERENT ONES OF SAID INDEX SATATIONS UPON ROTATION OF SAID SHAFT TO LOCATE SAID SHAFT IN A DESIRED POSITION; MEANS URGING SAID DETENT MEMBER INTO ENGAGEMENT WITH SAID INDEX MEMBER; AND STRUT SCREWS FORMED INTEGRALLY WITH SAID HOUSDING AND EXTENDING REARWARDLY THEREFROM FOR CARRYING THE SWTICH SECTIONS OF SAID MULTI-SECTION ROTARY SWITCH, THE REARWARD END OF SAID STRUT SCREWS BEING DEFORMED TO RETAIN THE REARMOST SWITCH SECTION IN ASSEMBLED RELATION ON SAID STRUT SCREWS.
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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) | 1969-12-19 | 1970-06-20 | 1970-12-20 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1973-12-19 | 1974-06-20 | 1974-12-20 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1977-12-19 | 1978-06-20 | 1978-12-20 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |