US3297849A
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Contact assembly for switching operations
Assignee: Illinois Tool Works Inc
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Filing: 1964-07-15
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Granted: 1967-01-10
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Expires: 1984-07-15
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 George M Rapata
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-01 19:47
CPC Classifications
H; H01; H01H; H01H11/00; H01H11/04; H01H11/06
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
122 words
A CONTACT ASSEMBLY COMPRISING BODY MEANS MADE OF INSULATING MATERIAL INCLUDING MEANS FOR FIXEDLY MOUNTING THE SAME TO A SUPPORT STRUCTURE, AN INTEGRAL WIRE RECEIVING MEMBER EXTENDING FROM SAID SWITCH BODY MEANS INCLUDING A TRANSVERSELY EXTENDING APERTURE FOR RECEIVING AN ELECTRICALLY CONDUCTIVE WIRE MEMBER, ELECTRICAL CONTACT MEANS MOUNTED ON SAID BODY MEANS AND INCLUDING FIRST AND SECOND PORTIONS, SAID FIRST PORTION HAVING ONE END THEREOF ADAPTED TO BE POSITIONED IN CLOSE PROXIMITY TO AN ELECTRICALLY CONDUCTIVE ACTUATOR, SAID SECOND PORTION BEING RESILIENTLY SPACED UPWARDLY FROM SAID FIRST PORTION AND HAVING AN OPENING SLIGHTLY LARGER THAN SAID WIRE RECEIVING MEMBER FOR ACCEPTING THE SAME, SAID SECOND PORTION CAPABLE OF BEING POSITIONED BENEATH AN ELECTRICALLY CONDUCTIVE WIRE MEMBER ACCEPTED BY THE WIRE RECEIVING MEMBER
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
122 words
A CONTACT ASSEMBLY COMPRISING BODY MEANS MADE OF INSULATING MATERIAL INCLUDING MEANS FOR FIXEDLY MOUNTING THE SAME TO A SUPPORT STRUCTURE, AN INTEGRAL WIRE RECEIVING MEMBER EXTENDING FROM SAID SWITCH BODY MEANS INCLUDING A TRANSVERSELY EXTENDING APERTURE FOR RECEIVING AN ELECTRICALLY CONDUCTIVE WIRE MEMBER, ELECTRICAL CONTACT MEANS MOUNTED ON SAID BODY MEANS AND INCLUDING FIRST AND SECOND PORTIONS, SAID FIRST PORTION HAVING ONE END THEREOF ADAPTED TO BE POSITIONED IN CLOSE PROXIMITY TO AN ELECTRICALLY CONDUCTIVE ACTUATOR, SAID SECOND PORTION BEING RESILIENTLY SPACED UPWARDLY FROM SAID FIRST PORTION AND HAVING AN OPENING SLIGHTLY LARGER THAN SAID WIRE RECEIVING MEMBER FOR ACCEPTING THE SAME, SAID SECOND PORTION CAPABLE OF BEING POSITIONED BENEATH AN ELECTRICALLY CONDUCTIVE WIRE MEMBER ACCEPTED BY THE WIRE RECEIVING MEMBER
References Cited (Backward Citations)
US1531841A
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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) | 1970-01-09 | 1970-07-11 | 1971-01-10 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1974-01-09 | 1974-07-11 | 1975-01-10 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1978-01-09 | 1978-07-11 | 1979-01-10 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |