US3360657A
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Light responsive cross bar switch
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1964-11-25
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Granted: 1967-12-26
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Expires: 1984-11-25
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Jr Bernard Edward Shlesinger
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-25 06:23
CPC Classifications
H; H03; H03K; H03K17/00; H03K17/94; H03K17/965; H03K17/968; H01; H01H; H01H67/00; H01H67/22; H01H67/26
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
144 words
A CROSS BAR SWITCH COMPRISING: (A) A PANEL BOARD; (B) A FIRST SERIES OF LIGHT TRANSMITTING MEMBERS POSITIONED IN SAID PANEL BOARD IN PARALLEL SPACED RELATION TO EACH OTHER; (C) A SECOND SERIES OF LIGHT TRANSMISSION MEMBERS POSITIONED IN SAID PANEL BOARD IN PARALLEL SPACED RELATION TO EACH OTHER AND IN CROSSED RELATION TO SAID FIRST SERIES OF MEMBERS TO FORM A GRID ARRANGEMENT HAVING SPACED INTERSECTIONS; (D) A SEPARATE LIGHT SOURCE FOR EACH OF SAID LIGHT TRANSMITTING MEMBERS; (E) MEANS FOR SELECTIVELY OPERATING EACH OF SAID LIGHT SOURCES; (F) SAID SPACED INTERSECTIONS IN THE ZONE THEREOF EACH HAVING LOCATED THEREIN A LIGHT SENSITIVE ELEMENT SENSITIVE TO THE COMBINED LIGHT ONLY IN ONE OF SAID FIRST AND ONE OF SAID SECOND LIGHT TRANSMITTING MEMBERS IN THE ZONE OF THEIR INTERSECTION; AND (G) MEANS CONNECTING EACH OF SAID LIGHT SENSITIVE ELEMENTS TO AN ELECTRICAL COMPONENT.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
144 words
A CROSS BAR SWITCH COMPRISING: (A) A PANEL BOARD; (B) A FIRST SERIES OF LIGHT TRANSMITTING MEMBERS POSITIONED IN SAID PANEL BOARD IN PARALLEL SPACED RELATION TO EACH OTHER; (C) A SECOND SERIES OF LIGHT TRANSMISSION MEMBERS POSITIONED IN SAID PANEL BOARD IN PARALLEL SPACED RELATION TO EACH OTHER AND IN CROSSED RELATION TO SAID FIRST SERIES OF MEMBERS TO FORM A GRID ARRANGEMENT HAVING SPACED INTERSECTIONS; (D) A SEPARATE LIGHT SOURCE FOR EACH OF SAID LIGHT TRANSMITTING MEMBERS; (E) MEANS FOR SELECTIVELY OPERATING EACH OF SAID LIGHT SOURCES; (F) SAID SPACED INTERSECTIONS IN THE ZONE THEREOF EACH HAVING LOCATED THEREIN A LIGHT SENSITIVE ELEMENT SENSITIVE TO THE COMBINED LIGHT ONLY IN ONE OF SAID FIRST AND ONE OF SAID SECOND LIGHT TRANSMITTING MEMBERS IN THE ZONE OF THEIR INTERSECTION; AND (G) MEANS CONNECTING EACH OF SAID LIGHT SENSITIVE ELEMENTS TO AN ELECTRICAL COMPONENT.
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) | 1970-12-25 | 1971-06-26 | 1971-12-26 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1974-12-25 | 1975-06-26 | 1975-12-26 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1978-12-25 | 1979-06-26 | 1979-12-26 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |