US3312792A
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Matrix switch with improved contact actuator means
Assignee: General Dynamics Corp
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Filing: 1966-01-28
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Granted: 1967-04-04
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Expires: 1986-01-28
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Jr Frank Machado
- 👤 Robert E Moore
- 👤 Eric R Woods
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-29 17:04
CPC Classifications
H; H01; H01H; H01H3/00; H01H3/54; H01H3/58; H01H67/00; H01H67/22; H01H67/26
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
118 words
ANTI-CROSSTALK SWITCHING MECHANISM COMPRISING: AT LEAST TWO DUCTS OF CONDUCTIVE MATERIAL MOUNTED IN CROSSWIRE RELATIONSHIP WITH ONE ANOTHER, SAID TWO DUCTS BEING PROVIDED WITH AN INTERCONNECTING OPENING AT SAID CROSSWISE LOCATION, A PAIR OF CONDUCTORS BEING SUPPORTED IN SPACED RELATIONSHIP IN EACH OF SAID DUCTS, A SWITCHING CONTACT DEVICE EXTENDING THROUGH SAID OPENING FOR ROTATABLE MOVEMENT, AND SAID SWITCHING CONTACT DEVICE COMPRISING A PAIR OF ELECTRICAL CONTACT MEANS FOR ELECTRICALLY CONTACTING AND CONNECTING EACH INDIVIDUAL ONE OF SAID CONDUCTORS IN ONE OF SAID DUCTS TO A CORRESPONDING ONE OF EACH OF SAID CONDUCTORS IN SAID OTHER DUCT IN ONE ROTATIVE POSITION AND TO ELECTRICALLY DISCONNECT SAID CORRESPONDING CONDUCTORS IN EACH OF SAID DUCTS IN A SECOND ROTATIVE POSITION.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
118 words
ANTI-CROSSTALK SWITCHING MECHANISM COMPRISING: AT LEAST TWO DUCTS OF CONDUCTIVE MATERIAL MOUNTED IN CROSSWIRE RELATIONSHIP WITH ONE ANOTHER, SAID TWO DUCTS BEING PROVIDED WITH AN INTERCONNECTING OPENING AT SAID CROSSWISE LOCATION, A PAIR OF CONDUCTORS BEING SUPPORTED IN SPACED RELATIONSHIP IN EACH OF SAID DUCTS, A SWITCHING CONTACT DEVICE EXTENDING THROUGH SAID OPENING FOR ROTATABLE MOVEMENT, AND SAID SWITCHING CONTACT DEVICE COMPRISING A PAIR OF ELECTRICAL CONTACT MEANS FOR ELECTRICALLY CONTACTING AND CONNECTING EACH INDIVIDUAL ONE OF SAID CONDUCTORS IN ONE OF SAID DUCTS TO A CORRESPONDING ONE OF EACH OF SAID CONDUCTORS IN SAID OTHER DUCT IN ONE ROTATIVE POSITION AND TO ELECTRICALLY DISCONNECT SAID CORRESPONDING CONDUCTORS IN EACH OF SAID DUCTS IN A SECOND ROTATIVE POSITION.
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) | 1970-04-03 | 1970-10-03 | 1971-04-04 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1974-04-03 | 1974-10-03 | 1975-04-04 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1978-04-03 | 1978-10-03 | 1979-04-04 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |