US3329792A
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Multicircuit pushbutton switches
Assignee: Northrop Grumman Guidance and Electronics Co Inc
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Filing: 1966-09-07
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Granted: 1967-07-04
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Expires: 1986-09-07
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Edward A Jones
- 👤 Robert C Carter
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-31 04:34
CPC Classifications
H; H01; H01H; H01H13/00; H01H13/02; H01H13/023; H01H1/00; H01H1/12; H01H1/36; H01H13/12; H01H13/50; H01H13/56; H01H13/58
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
104 words
AN ELECTRICAL SWITCH COMPRISING: A BASE MEMBER HAVING A PLURALITY OF LONGITUDINALLY EXTENDING PARALLEL GROOVES; A PLURALITY OF ELECTRICAL CONTACT ELEMENTS DISPOSED IN SAID GROOVES, AT LEAST ONE OF SAID CONTACTS ELECTRICALLY INSULATED FROM THE OTHERS AND AT LEAST ONE OF SAID INSULATED CONTACTS EXTENDING OVER LESS THAN THE FULL LENGTH OF SAID GROOVES; AN ARRAY OF SPRING FINGER ELECTRICAL CONTACT ELEMENTS HAVING A PLURALITY OF FINGERS POSITIONED IN THE GROOVES OF SAID BASE MEMBER AND LONGITUDINALLY MOVABLE THEREIN FOR MAKING ELECTRICAL CONTACT WITH SELECTED ONES OF SAID PLURALITY OF CONTACT ELEMENTS IN PREDETERMINED LONGITUDINAL POSITIONS OF SAID FINGERS WITH RESPECT TO SAID GROOVES.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
104 words
AN ELECTRICAL SWITCH COMPRISING: A BASE MEMBER HAVING A PLURALITY OF LONGITUDINALLY EXTENDING PARALLEL GROOVES; A PLURALITY OF ELECTRICAL CONTACT ELEMENTS DISPOSED IN SAID GROOVES, AT LEAST ONE OF SAID CONTACTS ELECTRICALLY INSULATED FROM THE OTHERS AND AT LEAST ONE OF SAID INSULATED CONTACTS EXTENDING OVER LESS THAN THE FULL LENGTH OF SAID GROOVES; AN ARRAY OF SPRING FINGER ELECTRICAL CONTACT ELEMENTS HAVING A PLURALITY OF FINGERS POSITIONED IN THE GROOVES OF SAID BASE MEMBER AND LONGITUDINALLY MOVABLE THEREIN FOR MAKING ELECTRICAL CONTACT WITH SELECTED ONES OF SAID PLURALITY OF CONTACT ELEMENTS IN PREDETERMINED LONGITUDINAL POSITIONS OF SAID FINGERS WITH RESPECT TO SAID GROOVES.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
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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) | 1970-07-03 | 1971-01-02 | 1971-07-04 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1974-07-03 | 1975-01-02 | 1975-07-04 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1978-07-03 | 1979-01-02 | 1979-07-04 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |