US3402271A
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Combination toggle and pressure switch
Assignee: McGill Manufacturing Co Inc
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Filing: 1966-09-28
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Granted: 1968-09-17
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Expires: 1986-09-28
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 John E Maas
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-26 13:33
CPC Classifications
H; H01; H01H; H01H35/00; H01H35/24; H01H35/34; H01H35/346
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
144 words
A COMBINATION TOGGLE AND PRESSURE SWITCH INCLUDING IN COMBINATION, A SWITCH CASING, A FIRST CONDUCTING MEMBER SUPPORTED BY SAID CASING, ACTUATING MEANS FOR THE TOGGLE SWITCH MOUNTED WITHIN SAID CASING AND BEING MOVABLE TO FIRST AND SECOND POSITIONS, SAID ACTUATING MEANS BEING ELECTRICALLY COUPLED TO SAID FIRST CONDUCTING MEMBER IN SAID FIRST POSITION, A COMMON TERMINAL EXTENDING INTO AND BEING SUPPORTED WITHIN SAID CASING, MEANS OF ELECTRICALLY COUPLING SAID COMMON TERMINAL TO SAID ACTUATING MEANS WITH SAID ACTUATING MEANS IN SAID FIRST POSITION TO COMPLETE THE CONNECTION BETWEEN SAID TERMINAL AND SAID FIRST CONDUCTING MEMBER, A HOUSING FOR THE PRESSURE SWITCH BEING SUPPORTED WITHIN SAID SWITCH CASING AND HAVING A CHAMBER THEREIN OPEN AT ONE END, A DIAPHRAGM, MEANS FOR SECURING SAID DIAPHRAGM ACROSS THE OPEN END OF SAID CHAMBER, MEANS FOR APPLYING A PRESSURE TO SAID DIAPHRAGM, CONTACT MEANS SUPPORTED BY AND MOV-
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
144 words
A COMBINATION TOGGLE AND PRESSURE SWITCH INCLUDING IN COMBINATION, A SWITCH CASING, A FIRST CONDUCTING MEMBER SUPPORTED BY SAID CASING, ACTUATING MEANS FOR THE TOGGLE SWITCH MOUNTED WITHIN SAID CASING AND BEING MOVABLE TO FIRST AND SECOND POSITIONS, SAID ACTUATING MEANS BEING ELECTRICALLY COUPLED TO SAID FIRST CONDUCTING MEMBER IN SAID FIRST POSITION, A COMMON TERMINAL EXTENDING INTO AND BEING SUPPORTED WITHIN SAID CASING, MEANS OF ELECTRICALLY COUPLING SAID COMMON TERMINAL TO SAID ACTUATING MEANS WITH SAID ACTUATING MEANS IN SAID FIRST POSITION TO COMPLETE THE CONNECTION BETWEEN SAID TERMINAL AND SAID FIRST CONDUCTING MEMBER, A HOUSING FOR THE PRESSURE SWITCH BEING SUPPORTED WITHIN SAID SWITCH CASING AND HAVING A CHAMBER THEREIN OPEN AT ONE END, A DIAPHRAGM, MEANS FOR SECURING SAID DIAPHRAGM ACROSS THE OPEN END OF SAID CHAMBER, MEANS FOR APPLYING A PRESSURE TO SAID DIAPHRAGM, CONTACT MEANS SUPPORTED BY AND MOV-
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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) | 1971-09-17 | 1972-03-18 | 1972-09-17 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1975-09-17 | 1976-03-18 | 1976-09-17 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1979-09-17 | 1980-03-18 | 1980-09-17 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |