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US3333072A
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Rain responsive circuit breaker
Assignee: Telsco Ind
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Filing: 1965-05-13
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Granted: 1967-07-25
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Expires: 1985-05-13
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Jr Eliot E Haggard
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-30 19:08
CPC Classifications
H; H01; H01H; H01H35/00
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
158 words
A RAIN RESPONSIVE CIRCUIT BREAKER FOR CONTROLLING THE OPERATION OF AN IRRIGATION SYSTEM INCLUDING A HOUSING, A SWITCH MOUNTED IN THE HOUSING AND ADAPTED TO BE CONNECTED IN THE ELECTRICAL CONTROL CIRCUIT OF THE IRRIGATION SYSTEM, THE SWITCH HAVING A CONTACT AND A PIVOTALLY MOUNTED ARM FOR MOVEMENT INTO AND OUT OF ENGAGEMENT MOUNTED ON SAID HOUSING FOR COLLECTING RAIN WATER, AN UPWARDLY OPENING RECEPTACLE OVERLYING AND RECIPROCALLY MOUNTED ON SAID HOUSING FOR COLLECTING RAIN WATER, AN UPRIGHT ELEMENT CARRIED BY THE RECEPTACLE FOR MOVEMENT THEREWITH AND DEPENDING INTO SAID HOUSING FOR ENGAGEMENT WITH THE SWITCH ARM, AND SPRING MEANS INTERPOSED BETWEEN SAID HOUSING AND RECEPTACLE FOR URGING SAID RECEPTACLE UPWARDLY AND MAINTAINING THE ELEMENT OUT OF ENGAGEMENT WITH SAID SWITCH ARM WHEREBY SAID SWITCH REMAINS CLOSED UNTIL THE WEIGHT OF THE RAIN WATER ACCUMULATED IN SAID RECEPTACLE OVERCOMES THE FORCE OF THE SPRING MEANS TO PERMIT SAID ELEMENT TO ENGAGE SAID SWITCH ARM AND OPEN SAID SWITCH.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
158 words
A RAIN RESPONSIVE CIRCUIT BREAKER FOR CONTROLLING THE OPERATION OF AN IRRIGATION SYSTEM INCLUDING A HOUSING, A SWITCH MOUNTED IN THE HOUSING AND ADAPTED TO BE CONNECTED IN THE ELECTRICAL CONTROL CIRCUIT OF THE IRRIGATION SYSTEM, THE SWITCH HAVING A CONTACT AND A PIVOTALLY MOUNTED ARM FOR MOVEMENT INTO AND OUT OF ENGAGEMENT MOUNTED ON SAID HOUSING FOR COLLECTING RAIN WATER, AN UPWARDLY OPENING RECEPTACLE OVERLYING AND RECIPROCALLY MOUNTED ON SAID HOUSING FOR COLLECTING RAIN WATER, AN UPRIGHT ELEMENT CARRIED BY THE RECEPTACLE FOR MOVEMENT THEREWITH AND DEPENDING INTO SAID HOUSING FOR ENGAGEMENT WITH THE SWITCH ARM, AND SPRING MEANS INTERPOSED BETWEEN SAID HOUSING AND RECEPTACLE FOR URGING SAID RECEPTACLE UPWARDLY AND MAINTAINING THE ELEMENT OUT OF ENGAGEMENT WITH SAID SWITCH ARM WHEREBY SAID SWITCH REMAINS CLOSED UNTIL THE WEIGHT OF THE RAIN WATER ACCUMULATED IN SAID RECEPTACLE OVERCOMES THE FORCE OF THE SPRING MEANS TO PERMIT SAID ELEMENT TO ENGAGE SAID SWITCH ARM AND OPEN SAID SWITCH.
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) | 1970-07-24 | 1971-01-23 | 1971-07-25 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1974-07-24 | 1975-01-23 | 1975-07-25 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1978-07-24 | 1979-01-23 | 1979-07-25 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |