US3358094A
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Electric control device with improved operating means for circuit interrupting structure
Assignee: Westinghouse Electric Corp
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Filing: 1965-09-29
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Granted: 1967-12-12
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Expires: 1985-09-29
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Robert P Metz
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-03 22:09
CPC Classifications
H; H01; H01H; H01H71/00; H01H71/10; H01H71/50; H01H71/58; H01H9/00; H01H9/20; H01H9/28; H01H9/281
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
140 words
A CIRCUIT INTERRUPTING STRUCTURE ADAPTED FOR USE IN AN ENCLOSURE HAVING AN OPENABLE COVER STRUCTURE WITH AN OPENING THEREIN AND A LATCH PART THEREON, SAID CIRCUIT INTERRUPTING STRUCTURE COMPRISING A CIRCUIT INTERRUPTE AND A HANDLE-OPERATING MECHANISM MOUNTED ON SAID CIRCUIT INTERRUPTER, SAID CIRCUIT INTERRUPTER COMPRISING A PAIR OF CONTACTS AND AN OPERATING LEVER MOVABLE BETWEEN OPERATING POSITIONS TO OPEN AND CLOSE SAID CONTACTS, SAID HANDLEOPERATING MECHANISM COMPRISING A SUPPORT, AN OPERATING MEMBER MOUNTED ON SAID SUPPORT FOR RECTILINEAR MOVEMENT, SAID OPERATING MEMBER BEING OPERATIVELY CONNECTED TO SAID OPERATING LEVER, SAID OPERATING MEMBR BEING RECTILINEARLY MOVABLE BETWEEN TWO OPERATING POSITIONS TO OPERATE SAID OPERATING LEVER TO OPEN AND CLOSE SAID CONTACTS, AND AN INTERLOCK PART ON SAID OPERATING MEMBER FOR COOPERATING WITH SAID LATCH PART TO LATCH SAID COVER STRUCTURE CLOSED WHEN SAID CIRCUIT INTERRUPTING STRUCTURE IS IN THE CONTACT-CLOSED POSITION.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
140 words
A CIRCUIT INTERRUPTING STRUCTURE ADAPTED FOR USE IN AN ENCLOSURE HAVING AN OPENABLE COVER STRUCTURE WITH AN OPENING THEREIN AND A LATCH PART THEREON, SAID CIRCUIT INTERRUPTING STRUCTURE COMPRISING A CIRCUIT INTERRUPTE AND A HANDLE-OPERATING MECHANISM MOUNTED ON SAID CIRCUIT INTERRUPTER, SAID CIRCUIT INTERRUPTER COMPRISING A PAIR OF CONTACTS AND AN OPERATING LEVER MOVABLE BETWEEN OPERATING POSITIONS TO OPEN AND CLOSE SAID CONTACTS, SAID HANDLEOPERATING MECHANISM COMPRISING A SUPPORT, AN OPERATING MEMBER MOUNTED ON SAID SUPPORT FOR RECTILINEAR MOVEMENT, SAID OPERATING MEMBER BEING OPERATIVELY CONNECTED TO SAID OPERATING LEVER, SAID OPERATING MEMBR BEING RECTILINEARLY MOVABLE BETWEEN TWO OPERATING POSITIONS TO OPERATE SAID OPERATING LEVER TO OPEN AND CLOSE SAID CONTACTS, AND AN INTERLOCK PART ON SAID OPERATING MEMBER FOR COOPERATING WITH SAID LATCH PART TO LATCH SAID COVER STRUCTURE CLOSED WHEN SAID CIRCUIT INTERRUPTING STRUCTURE IS IN THE CONTACT-CLOSED POSITION.
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) | 1970-12-11 | 1971-06-12 | 1971-12-12 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1974-12-11 | 1975-06-12 | 1975-12-12 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1978-12-11 | 1979-06-12 | 1979-12-12 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |