US3386066A
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Switch having simplified structural features
Assignee: Texas Instruments Inc
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Filing: 1965-10-24
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Granted: 1968-05-28
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Expires: 1985-10-24
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Richard T Audette
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-30 20:56
CPC Classifications
H; H01; H01H; H01H37/00; H01H37/02; H01H37/32; H01H37/52; H01H37/54; H01H37/5418
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
139 words
A THERMOSTATIC SWITCH COMPRISING IN COMBINATION A METALLIC SUPPORT MEMBER, GENERALLY U-SHAPED WITH A FREE END PORTION FORMING THE SUPPORT MEMBER PROVIDED WITH AN ELEVATED MOUNTING AND CALIBRATING PLATFORM CAPABLE OF BEING BENT TO ADJUST FOR SNAP ACTION OPERATION, A CONTACT MEMBER BONDED TO AND INSULATED FROM THE SUPPORT MEMBER BY AN ADHESIVE COATED RESINOUS INSULATING MATERIAL, THE CONTACT MEMBER HAVING AN INLAY PORTION OF SILVER ALLOY CONDUCTIVE MATERIAL, BIMETALLIC SNAP-ACTING THERMOSTATIC ELEMENT HAVING TWO OPPOSITE ENDS, ONE END CANTILEVER MOUNTED ON THE ELEVATED PLATFORM, A SINGLE CONTACT ATTACHED TO THE OTHER END OF THE ELEMENT MOVEMENT FOR INTO AND OUT OF ENGAGEMENT WITH THE INLAY PORTION ON THE CONTACT MEMBER, AND A STOP BRACKET HAVING A PORTION OVERLAYING SAID THERMOSTATIC ELEMENT TO ADJUST THE RESET TEMPERATURE OF THE ELEMENT AND TO LIMIT ITS UPWARD MOTION OF SAID HEAT.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
139 words
A THERMOSTATIC SWITCH COMPRISING IN COMBINATION A METALLIC SUPPORT MEMBER, GENERALLY U-SHAPED WITH A FREE END PORTION FORMING THE SUPPORT MEMBER PROVIDED WITH AN ELEVATED MOUNTING AND CALIBRATING PLATFORM CAPABLE OF BEING BENT TO ADJUST FOR SNAP ACTION OPERATION, A CONTACT MEMBER BONDED TO AND INSULATED FROM THE SUPPORT MEMBER BY AN ADHESIVE COATED RESINOUS INSULATING MATERIAL, THE CONTACT MEMBER HAVING AN INLAY PORTION OF SILVER ALLOY CONDUCTIVE MATERIAL, BIMETALLIC SNAP-ACTING THERMOSTATIC ELEMENT HAVING TWO OPPOSITE ENDS, ONE END CANTILEVER MOUNTED ON THE ELEVATED PLATFORM, A SINGLE CONTACT ATTACHED TO THE OTHER END OF THE ELEMENT MOVEMENT FOR INTO AND OUT OF ENGAGEMENT WITH THE INLAY PORTION ON THE CONTACT MEMBER, AND A STOP BRACKET HAVING A PORTION OVERLAYING SAID THERMOSTATIC ELEMENT TO ADJUST THE RESET TEMPERATURE OF THE ELEMENT AND TO LIMIT ITS UPWARD MOTION OF SAID HEAT.
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) | 1971-05-28 | 1971-11-27 | 1972-05-28 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1975-05-28 | 1975-11-27 | 1976-05-28 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1979-05-28 | 1979-11-27 | 1980-05-28 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |