US3333074A
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Positive action switches
Assignee: Cutler Hammer Inc
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Filing: 1966-03-16
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Granted: 1967-07-25
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Expires: 1986-03-16
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Harold W Hults
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-25 12:57
CPC Classifications
H; H01; H01H; H01H3/00; H01H3/001; H01H19/00; H01H19/54; H01H19/60; H01H19/62; H01H19/635; H01H23/00; H01H23/02; H01H23/12; H01H23/16
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
152 words
IN AN ELECTRIC SWITCH, THE COMBINATION COMPRISING: AN INSULATING BASE; A STATIONARY CONTACT MOUNTED IN SAID BASE; A MOVABLE CONTACT AND MEANS MOUNTED IN SAID BASE FOR MOUNTING SAID MOVABLE CONTACT FOR ROTARY MOVEMENT INTO AND OUT OF ENGAGEMENT WITH SAID STATIONARY CONTACT; AN ACTUATOR BLOCK MOUNTED FOR SLIDING MOVEMENT ALONG SAID BASE AND HAVING A CAMMING SLOT PROVIDED WITH AT LEAST A PORTION EXTENDING AWAY FROM THE PATH OF SAID SLIDING MOVEMENT; A MANUALLY OPERABLE LEVER AND MEANS PROVIDING AN UNYIELDING CONNECTION BETWEEN SAID LEVER AND SAID ACTUATOR BLOCK FOR AT LEAST A PORTION OF THE LEVER MOVEMENT TO TRANSMIT POSITIVE FORCE FOR CLOSING OR OPENING THE CONTACTS; AND A CAM FOLLOWER RIGIDLY SECURED TO SAID MOVABLE CONTACT AND EXTENDING INTO ENGAGEMENT WITH SAID PORTION OF SAID CAMMING SLOT FOR ROTATABLY ACTUATING SAID MOVABLE CONTACT INTO AND OUT OF ENGAGEMENT WITH SAID STATIONARY CONTACT WHEN SAID MANUALLY OPERABLE LEVER IS RECIPROCATED.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
152 words
IN AN ELECTRIC SWITCH, THE COMBINATION COMPRISING: AN INSULATING BASE; A STATIONARY CONTACT MOUNTED IN SAID BASE; A MOVABLE CONTACT AND MEANS MOUNTED IN SAID BASE FOR MOUNTING SAID MOVABLE CONTACT FOR ROTARY MOVEMENT INTO AND OUT OF ENGAGEMENT WITH SAID STATIONARY CONTACT; AN ACTUATOR BLOCK MOUNTED FOR SLIDING MOVEMENT ALONG SAID BASE AND HAVING A CAMMING SLOT PROVIDED WITH AT LEAST A PORTION EXTENDING AWAY FROM THE PATH OF SAID SLIDING MOVEMENT; A MANUALLY OPERABLE LEVER AND MEANS PROVIDING AN UNYIELDING CONNECTION BETWEEN SAID LEVER AND SAID ACTUATOR BLOCK FOR AT LEAST A PORTION OF THE LEVER MOVEMENT TO TRANSMIT POSITIVE FORCE FOR CLOSING OR OPENING THE CONTACTS; AND A CAM FOLLOWER RIGIDLY SECURED TO SAID MOVABLE CONTACT AND EXTENDING INTO ENGAGEMENT WITH SAID PORTION OF SAID CAMMING SLOT FOR ROTATABLY ACTUATING SAID MOVABLE CONTACT INTO AND OUT OF ENGAGEMENT WITH SAID STATIONARY CONTACT WHEN SAID MANUALLY OPERABLE LEVER IS RECIPROCATED.
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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) | 1970-07-24 | 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 |