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US3401366A
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Switching device responsive to a rotating magnet
Assignee: AT&T Inc
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Filing: 1966-11-16
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Granted: 1968-09-10
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Expires: 1986-11-16
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Edward V Paholek
- 👤 Wasserman Norman
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-05 23:05
CPC Classifications
H; H01; H01H; H01H36/00; H01H36/0006
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
163 words
IN A SWITCHING DEVICE THE COMBINATION COMPRISING: FIRST MEANS FOR SWITCHING, SAID FIRST MEANS FOR SWITCHING HAVING A LONGITUDINAL AXIS AND BEING OPERABLE IN RESPONSE TO A MAGNETIC FLUX APPLIED ALONG SUCH LONGITUDINAL AXIS; SECOND MEANS FOR SWITCHING SAID SECOND MEANS FOR SWITCHING HAVING A LONGITUDINAL AXIS AND BEING OPERABLE RESPONSE TO A MAGNETIC FLUX APPLIED ALONG SAID LONGITUDINAL AXIS, SAID SECOND MEANS FOR SWITCHING BEING DISPOSED WITH SAID LONGITUDINAL AXIS SUBSTANTIALLY AT RIGHT ANGLES TO THE LONGITUDINAL AXIS OF SAID FIRST MEANS FOR SWITCHING; SAID FLUX MEANS FOR SUPPLYING A MAGNETIC FLUX, SAID FLUX MEANS HAVING OPPOSITE MAGNETIC POLES DISPOSED BETWEEN SAID FIRST AND SECOND MEANS FOR SWITCHING AND BEING ADAPTED TO ROTATE FROM A POSITION WHEREIN SAID POLES ARE ALIGNED WITH THE LONGITUDINAL AXIS OF SAID FIRST MEANS FOR SWITCHING TO A POSITION WHEREIN SAID POLES ARE ALIGNED WITH THE LONGITUDINAL AXIS OF SAID SECOND MEANS FOR SWITCHING WHEREBY THE SWITCHING STATE OF SAID FIRST AND SECOND MEANS FOR SWITCHING ALTERNATES.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
163 words
IN A SWITCHING DEVICE THE COMBINATION COMPRISING: FIRST MEANS FOR SWITCHING, SAID FIRST MEANS FOR SWITCHING HAVING A LONGITUDINAL AXIS AND BEING OPERABLE IN RESPONSE TO A MAGNETIC FLUX APPLIED ALONG SUCH LONGITUDINAL AXIS; SECOND MEANS FOR SWITCHING SAID SECOND MEANS FOR SWITCHING HAVING A LONGITUDINAL AXIS AND BEING OPERABLE RESPONSE TO A MAGNETIC FLUX APPLIED ALONG SAID LONGITUDINAL AXIS, SAID SECOND MEANS FOR SWITCHING BEING DISPOSED WITH SAID LONGITUDINAL AXIS SUBSTANTIALLY AT RIGHT ANGLES TO THE LONGITUDINAL AXIS OF SAID FIRST MEANS FOR SWITCHING; SAID FLUX MEANS FOR SUPPLYING A MAGNETIC FLUX, SAID FLUX MEANS HAVING OPPOSITE MAGNETIC POLES DISPOSED BETWEEN SAID FIRST AND SECOND MEANS FOR SWITCHING AND BEING ADAPTED TO ROTATE FROM A POSITION WHEREIN SAID POLES ARE ALIGNED WITH THE LONGITUDINAL AXIS OF SAID FIRST MEANS FOR SWITCHING TO A POSITION WHEREIN SAID POLES ARE ALIGNED WITH THE LONGITUDINAL AXIS OF SAID SECOND MEANS FOR SWITCHING WHEREBY THE SWITCHING STATE OF SAID FIRST AND SECOND MEANS FOR SWITCHING ALTERNATES.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
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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) | 1971-09-10 | 1972-03-11 | 1972-09-10 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1975-09-10 | 1976-03-11 | 1976-09-10 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1979-09-10 | 1980-03-11 | 1980-09-10 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |