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US3378655A
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Assignee: International Standard Electric Corp
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Filing: 1967-04-10
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Granted: 1968-04-16
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Expires: 1987-04-10
Abstract
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Inventors
- 👤 Ghys Lodewijk Viktor Hen Maria
- 👤 Leyssens Francois Jean Charles
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-08 13:05
CPC Classifications
H; H01; H01H; H01H15/00; H01H15/02; H01H15/06; H01H15/10; H01H15/102; H01H1/00; H01H1/58; H01H1/5805
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
123 words
CONTACT INTERRUPTER, EG. FOR PRINTED CIRCUITS, CHARACTERIZED IN THIS, THAT IT INCLUDES, AN INSULATED SUPPORT HAVING A CENTRAL LONGITUDINAL PART EXTENDING BETWEEN A FIRST AND A SECOND END PART, A FIXED CONTACT MEMBER LOCATED IN SAID FIRST END PART, A SUBSTANTIALLY F-SHAPED CONDUCTIVE PIECE HAVING ITS PARALLEL LEGS SPRING BIASED, AND AN INSULATED SWITCHING MEANS, SAID F-SHAPED PIECE BEING HOUSED IN SAID SUPPORT SO THAT ONE OF SAID PARALLEL LEGS RESTS AGAINST ONE SIDE OF SAID CENTRAL PART WHEREAS THE OTHER PARALLEL LEG WHICH CONSTITUTES THE MOVABLE CONTACT MEMBER IS AT A CERTAIN DISTANCE FROM THE OTHER SIDE OF CENTRAL PART AND HAS ITS FREE END NORMALLY RESTING AGAINST SAID FIXED CONTACT MEMBER OR REMOVED THEREFROM UNDER THE ACTION OF SAID SWITCHING MEANS.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
123 words
CONTACT INTERRUPTER, EG. FOR PRINTED CIRCUITS, CHARACTERIZED IN THIS, THAT IT INCLUDES, AN INSULATED SUPPORT HAVING A CENTRAL LONGITUDINAL PART EXTENDING BETWEEN A FIRST AND A SECOND END PART, A FIXED CONTACT MEMBER LOCATED IN SAID FIRST END PART, A SUBSTANTIALLY F-SHAPED CONDUCTIVE PIECE HAVING ITS PARALLEL LEGS SPRING BIASED, AND AN INSULATED SWITCHING MEANS, SAID F-SHAPED PIECE BEING HOUSED IN SAID SUPPORT SO THAT ONE OF SAID PARALLEL LEGS RESTS AGAINST ONE SIDE OF SAID CENTRAL PART WHEREAS THE OTHER PARALLEL LEG WHICH CONSTITUTES THE MOVABLE CONTACT MEMBER IS AT A CERTAIN DISTANCE FROM THE OTHER SIDE OF CENTRAL PART AND HAS ITS FREE END NORMALLY RESTING AGAINST SAID FIXED CONTACT MEMBER OR REMOVED THEREFROM UNDER THE ACTION OF SAID SWITCHING MEANS.
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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) | 1971-04-16 | 1971-10-16 | 1972-04-16 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1975-04-16 | 1975-10-16 | 1976-04-16 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1979-04-16 | 1979-10-16 | 1980-04-16 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |