US3322912A
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Self-adjusting rotary electrical switch
Assignee: Ford Motor Co
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Filing: 1966-01-11
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Granted: 1967-05-30
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Expires: 1986-01-11
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Anthony S Kuchta
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-29 13:15
CPC Classifications
H; H01; H01H; H01H9/00; H01H9/02; H01H9/0207
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
122 words
A SELF-ADJUSTING ELECTRICAL SWITCH INCLUDING A ROTATABLE ACTUATING SHAFT, A ROTATABLE HOLLOW ANNULAR MEMBER PARTIALLY SURROUNDING SAID SHAFT, A TAB PROTRUDING RADIALLY FROM SAID SHAFT, SAID MEMBER HAVING FORMED THEREIN PROXIMATE SAID SHAFT AN OPENING OF GREATER WIDTH THAN SAID TAB, SAID TAB BEING LOCATED IN SAID OPENING AND CAUSING UNITARY ROTATION OF SAID SHAFT AND SAID MEMBER AFTER PERMITTING LIMITED ROTATION OF SAID SHAFT, A PAIR OF ELECTRICAL CONTACTS, ONE OF SAID CONTACTS CARRIED BY SAID MEMBER SO THAT ROTATION OF SAID SHAFT WILL OPEN AND CLOSE SAID CONTACTS, TWO ELECTRICALLY CONDUCTIVE BANDS CARRIED BY SAID MEMBER AND IN CIRCUIT WITH SAID CONTACTS, AND A PAIR OF CONDUCTORS, EACH OF SAID CONDUCTORS BEING IN CONSTANT CONTACT WITH ONE OF SAID BANDS.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
122 words
A SELF-ADJUSTING ELECTRICAL SWITCH INCLUDING A ROTATABLE ACTUATING SHAFT, A ROTATABLE HOLLOW ANNULAR MEMBER PARTIALLY SURROUNDING SAID SHAFT, A TAB PROTRUDING RADIALLY FROM SAID SHAFT, SAID MEMBER HAVING FORMED THEREIN PROXIMATE SAID SHAFT AN OPENING OF GREATER WIDTH THAN SAID TAB, SAID TAB BEING LOCATED IN SAID OPENING AND CAUSING UNITARY ROTATION OF SAID SHAFT AND SAID MEMBER AFTER PERMITTING LIMITED ROTATION OF SAID SHAFT, A PAIR OF ELECTRICAL CONTACTS, ONE OF SAID CONTACTS CARRIED BY SAID MEMBER SO THAT ROTATION OF SAID SHAFT WILL OPEN AND CLOSE SAID CONTACTS, TWO ELECTRICALLY CONDUCTIVE BANDS CARRIED BY SAID MEMBER AND IN CIRCUIT WITH SAID CONTACTS, AND A PAIR OF CONDUCTORS, EACH OF SAID CONDUCTORS BEING IN CONSTANT CONTACT WITH ONE OF SAID BANDS.
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) | 1970-05-29 | 1970-11-28 | 1971-05-30 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1974-05-29 | 1974-11-28 | 1975-05-30 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1978-05-29 | 1978-11-28 | 1979-05-30 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |