US3389236A
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Vibration actuated contact switch
Assignee: Alarm Device Manufacturing Co
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Filing: 1966-06-30
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Granted: 1968-06-18
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Expires: 1986-06-30
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Leo A Guthart
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-28 18:18
CPC Classifications
H; H01; H01H; H01H35/00; H01H35/14; H01H35/144
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
149 words
A VIBRATION ACTUATED CONTACT SWITCH COMPRISING AN ELONGATED BASE MEMBER HAVING AN OUTER PLANAR SURFACE, SERRATIONS FORMED ON SAID SURFACE IN RELATION TO A PLANAR PLATE SURFACE FOR ADHERING KEYING CONTACT THEREWITH SO THAT THE VIBRATION OF SAID PLATE SURFACE WILL BE MONITORED BY SAID SWITCH, A BRACKET SECURED TO THE INTERIOR ON THE BASE MEMBER OPPOSITE AND IN PARALLEL SPACED RELATION TO SAID SERRATED SURFACE, A CONTACT MOUNTED IN SAID SWITCH, AN ELONGATED FLEXIBLE STRIP FIXED AT ONE END TO THE INTERIOR OF THE BASE MEMBER WITH THE OTHER END BEING FREE, AND FREELY MOVABLY EXTENDING IN LINE WITH AND SPACED FROM SAID CONTACT, MEANS ENGAGING THE BRACKET AND FLEXIBLE STRIP FOR ADJUSTING THE POSITION OF THE LATTER RELATIVE TO SAID CONTACT, WHEREBY, ON POSITIONING THE SWITCH WITH SAID SERRATED FACE ADHERED TO A PLANAR SURFACE TO BE MONITORED, AND CONNECTING SAID SWITCH CONTACT AND FLEXIBLE STRIP WITH
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
149 words
A VIBRATION ACTUATED CONTACT SWITCH COMPRISING AN ELONGATED BASE MEMBER HAVING AN OUTER PLANAR SURFACE, SERRATIONS FORMED ON SAID SURFACE IN RELATION TO A PLANAR PLATE SURFACE FOR ADHERING KEYING CONTACT THEREWITH SO THAT THE VIBRATION OF SAID PLATE SURFACE WILL BE MONITORED BY SAID SWITCH, A BRACKET SECURED TO THE INTERIOR ON THE BASE MEMBER OPPOSITE AND IN PARALLEL SPACED RELATION TO SAID SERRATED SURFACE, A CONTACT MOUNTED IN SAID SWITCH, AN ELONGATED FLEXIBLE STRIP FIXED AT ONE END TO THE INTERIOR OF THE BASE MEMBER WITH THE OTHER END BEING FREE, AND FREELY MOVABLY EXTENDING IN LINE WITH AND SPACED FROM SAID CONTACT, MEANS ENGAGING THE BRACKET AND FLEXIBLE STRIP FOR ADJUSTING THE POSITION OF THE LATTER RELATIVE TO SAID CONTACT, WHEREBY, ON POSITIONING THE SWITCH WITH SAID SERRATED FACE ADHERED TO A PLANAR SURFACE TO BE MONITORED, AND CONNECTING SAID SWITCH CONTACT AND FLEXIBLE STRIP WITH
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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) | 1971-06-18 | 1971-12-18 | 1972-06-18 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1975-06-18 | 1975-12-18 | 1976-06-18 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1979-06-18 | 1979-12-18 | 1980-06-18 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |