US3354280A
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Condition responsive electric switch mechanism
Assignee: General Electric Co
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Filing: 1966-02-08
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Granted: 1967-11-21
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Expires: 1986-02-08
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 John L Slonneger
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-06 09:45
CPC Classifications
H; H01; H01H; H01H37/00; H01H37/02; H01H37/60; H01H37/32; H01H37/36
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
142 words
A CONDITION RESPONSIVE ELECTRIC SWITCH MECHANISM COMPRISING SWITCH MEANS HAVING OPEN AND CLOSED SWICH POSITIONS; SWITCH ACTUATING MEANS MOVABLE BETWEEN FIRST AND SECOND POSITIONS IN ACTUATING RELATION WITH SAID SWITCH MEANS FOR OPERATING SAID SWTICH MEANS BETWEEN SAID OPEN AND CLOSED SWITCH POSITIONS; SPRING MEANS CONNECTED TO SAID SWITCH ACTUATING MEANS FOR TRANSFERRING SAID SWITCH MEANS BETWEEN SAID OPEN AND CLOSED SWITCH POSITIONS; AND TEMPERATURE RESPONSIVE MEANS, INCLUDING A SEALED EXPANSIBLE ASSEMBLY CONNECTED TO SAID SWITCH ACTUATING MEANS, FOR PRODUCING A THERMAL DAMPING CONDITION AT PRESELECTED TEMPERATURES TO CAUSE THE CREATION OF RESISTIVE FORCES ACTING ON SAID SWITCH ACTUATING MEANS IN OPPOSITION TO FORCES OF THE SPRING MEANS AS SAID SWITCH ACTUATING MEANS IS OPERATED AT LEAST BETWEEN SAID FIRST AND SECOND POSITIONS, THEREBY CONTROLLING THE VELOCITY OF SAID SWITCH ACTUATING MEANS AS IT TRAVELS FROM SAID FIRST TO SAID SECOND POSITIONS.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
142 words
A CONDITION RESPONSIVE ELECTRIC SWITCH MECHANISM COMPRISING SWITCH MEANS HAVING OPEN AND CLOSED SWICH POSITIONS; SWITCH ACTUATING MEANS MOVABLE BETWEEN FIRST AND SECOND POSITIONS IN ACTUATING RELATION WITH SAID SWITCH MEANS FOR OPERATING SAID SWTICH MEANS BETWEEN SAID OPEN AND CLOSED SWITCH POSITIONS; SPRING MEANS CONNECTED TO SAID SWITCH ACTUATING MEANS FOR TRANSFERRING SAID SWITCH MEANS BETWEEN SAID OPEN AND CLOSED SWITCH POSITIONS; AND TEMPERATURE RESPONSIVE MEANS, INCLUDING A SEALED EXPANSIBLE ASSEMBLY CONNECTED TO SAID SWITCH ACTUATING MEANS, FOR PRODUCING A THERMAL DAMPING CONDITION AT PRESELECTED TEMPERATURES TO CAUSE THE CREATION OF RESISTIVE FORCES ACTING ON SAID SWITCH ACTUATING MEANS IN OPPOSITION TO FORCES OF THE SPRING MEANS AS SAID SWITCH ACTUATING MEANS IS OPERATED AT LEAST BETWEEN SAID FIRST AND SECOND POSITIONS, THEREBY CONTROLLING THE VELOCITY OF SAID SWITCH ACTUATING MEANS AS IT TRAVELS FROM SAID FIRST TO SAID SECOND POSITIONS.
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) | 1970-11-20 | 1971-05-22 | 1971-11-21 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1974-11-20 | 1975-05-22 | 1975-11-21 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1978-11-20 | 1979-05-22 | 1979-11-21 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |