US3348175A
Expired / Lapsed
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Normally closed reed switch
Assignee: Automatic Electric Laboratories Inc
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Filing: 1966-04-26
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Granted: 1967-10-17
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Expires: 1986-04-26
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Anthony J Wilkis
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-31 11:02
CPC Classifications
H; H01; H01H; H01H51/00; H01H51/28; H01H51/287
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
147 words
A REED SWITCH COMPRISING: A SEALED ENVELOPE OF INSULATING MATERIAL HAVING FIRST AND SECOND MAGNETIC REEDS EXTENDING THEREINTO WITH ONE SURFACE OF THEIR RESPECTIVE INNER ENDS FACING EACH OTHER IN AN OVERLAPPING, NORMALLY SPACED RELATION; INSULATING MEANS ON SAID SURFACE OF THE OVERLAPPING INNER END OF AT LEAST ONE OF SAID REEDS; A NON-MAGNETIC, METALLIC MEMBER SECURED TO SAID FIRST REED NEAR SAID INNER END THEREOF, AND BENT TO EXTEND IN SPACED PARALLEL RELATIONSHIP TO SAID INSULATING MEANS TO NORMALLY TAKE BOTH MECHANICAL AND ELECTRICAL CONTACT WITH THE SURFACE OF THE OVERLAPPING INNER END OF SAID SECOND REED OPPOSITE SAID ONE SURFACE; AND MAGNETIC ACTUATING MEANS ARRANGED OUTSIDE SAID ENVELOPE AND OPERATIVE UPON ACTUATION TO CAUSE THE INNER ENDS OF SAID FIRST AND SECOND REEDS TO BE ATTRACTED TOWARDS ONE ANOTHER TO THEREBY BREAK CONTACT BETWEEN SAID METALLIC MEMBER AND THE INNER END OF SAID SECOND REED.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
147 words
A REED SWITCH COMPRISING: A SEALED ENVELOPE OF INSULATING MATERIAL HAVING FIRST AND SECOND MAGNETIC REEDS EXTENDING THEREINTO WITH ONE SURFACE OF THEIR RESPECTIVE INNER ENDS FACING EACH OTHER IN AN OVERLAPPING, NORMALLY SPACED RELATION; INSULATING MEANS ON SAID SURFACE OF THE OVERLAPPING INNER END OF AT LEAST ONE OF SAID REEDS; A NON-MAGNETIC, METALLIC MEMBER SECURED TO SAID FIRST REED NEAR SAID INNER END THEREOF, AND BENT TO EXTEND IN SPACED PARALLEL RELATIONSHIP TO SAID INSULATING MEANS TO NORMALLY TAKE BOTH MECHANICAL AND ELECTRICAL CONTACT WITH THE SURFACE OF THE OVERLAPPING INNER END OF SAID SECOND REED OPPOSITE SAID ONE SURFACE; AND MAGNETIC ACTUATING MEANS ARRANGED OUTSIDE SAID ENVELOPE AND OPERATIVE UPON ACTUATION TO CAUSE THE INNER ENDS OF SAID FIRST AND SECOND REEDS TO BE ATTRACTED TOWARDS ONE ANOTHER TO THEREBY BREAK CONTACT BETWEEN SAID METALLIC MEMBER AND THE INNER END OF SAID SECOND REED.
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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) | 1970-10-16 | 1971-04-17 | 1971-10-17 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1974-10-16 | 1975-04-17 | 1975-10-17 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1978-10-16 | 1979-04-17 | 1979-10-17 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |