US3311731A
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Panel mounted switch housing
Assignee: Illinois Tool Works Inc
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Filing: 1966-03-04
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Granted: 1967-03-28
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Expires: 1986-03-04
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 John A Koepke
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-03 15:12
CPC Classifications
H; H02; H02B; H02B1/00; H02B1/015; H02B1/04; H02B1/044; H02B1/048
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
136 words
A ONE-PIECE SWITCH HOUSING MADE FROM A PLASTIC MATERIAL HAVING RESILIENT CHARACTERISTIC AND ADAPTED TO RECEIVE SWITCH COMPONENTS FOR ASSEMBLY TO AN APERTURED PANEL, SAID SWITCH HOUSING COMPRISING A SUBSTANTIALLY RIGID HOLLOW BODY MEMBER HAVING AT LEAST AW PAIR OF EXTERIORLY DISPOSED, INTERGRAL WING ELEMENTS ARRANGED ON SAID BODY MEMBER IN GENERALLY OPPOSED RELATIONSHIP, SAID BODY MEMBER BEING IMPERFORATE IN THE VICINITY OF SAID WING ELEMENTS, EACH WING ELEMENT DISPOSED AT A PREDETERMINED DIVERGENT ANGLE FROM ITS JUNCTURE WITH SAID BODY MEMBER AND TERMINATING IN A FREE END LOCATED BENEATH A LATERALLY OUTWARDLY DIRECTED SHOULDER OF SAID BODY MEMBER, EACH WING ELEMENT DESIGNED TO PROVIDE SHOULDER MEANS FOR ENGAGING THE COMPLEMENTARY APERTURED PANEL WITH WHICH IT IS ADAPTED TO BE ASSOCIATED, THE THICKNESS OF EACH WING ELEMENT BEING SUFFICIENTLY LESS THAN THE THICKNESS OF SAID BODY
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
136 words
A ONE-PIECE SWITCH HOUSING MADE FROM A PLASTIC MATERIAL HAVING RESILIENT CHARACTERISTIC AND ADAPTED TO RECEIVE SWITCH COMPONENTS FOR ASSEMBLY TO AN APERTURED PANEL, SAID SWITCH HOUSING COMPRISING A SUBSTANTIALLY RIGID HOLLOW BODY MEMBER HAVING AT LEAST AW PAIR OF EXTERIORLY DISPOSED, INTERGRAL WING ELEMENTS ARRANGED ON SAID BODY MEMBER IN GENERALLY OPPOSED RELATIONSHIP, SAID BODY MEMBER BEING IMPERFORATE IN THE VICINITY OF SAID WING ELEMENTS, EACH WING ELEMENT DISPOSED AT A PREDETERMINED DIVERGENT ANGLE FROM ITS JUNCTURE WITH SAID BODY MEMBER AND TERMINATING IN A FREE END LOCATED BENEATH A LATERALLY OUTWARDLY DIRECTED SHOULDER OF SAID BODY MEMBER, EACH WING ELEMENT DESIGNED TO PROVIDE SHOULDER MEANS FOR ENGAGING THE COMPLEMENTARY APERTURED PANEL WITH WHICH IT IS ADAPTED TO BE ASSOCIATED, THE THICKNESS OF EACH WING ELEMENT BEING SUFFICIENTLY LESS THAN THE THICKNESS OF SAID BODY
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) | 1970-03-27 | 1970-09-26 | 1971-03-28 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1974-03-27 | 1974-09-26 | 1975-03-28 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1978-03-27 | 1978-09-26 | 1979-03-28 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |