US3576408A
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Switch actuator for vacuum cleaner
Assignee: NEW REGINA CORP
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Filing: 1970-01-12
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Granted: 1971-04-27
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Expires: 1990-01-12
Abstract
Abstract A switch actuator especially adapted for use in canister-type vacuum cleaners for effecting the movement of a motor switch which is required to be disposed in one part of a canister, the control of which is manipulatable from the other part. The switch actuator is so constructed as to allow for facile and damageproof operation, pushbutton control being provided on one part of the canister which is hinged to swing away from the other part.
Inventors
- 👤 Carl E Meyerhoefer
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-27 04:56
CPC Classifications
H; H01; H01H; H01H9/00; H01H9/02; H01H9/06; H01H13/00; H01H13/02; H01H13/12; H01H13/14; H01H13/68
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 12
Claim 1
Independent Claim
121 words
A switch actuator for a canister vacuum cleaner for actuating a motor switch which is disposed in one part of said canister from another part of the canister, the two parts being hinged together, comprising: a hinGed housing mounted on said canister; a pair of pushbuttons mounted in one section of said housing; said pushbuttons being connected by a pivotally mounted beam, one of said pushbuttons including a slide actuator, extending into another section of said hinged housing, and having a portion at one end for actuating a switch; said slide actuator having at least one traverse flexible portion for corresponding with the hinge of said housing so as to enable flexure of said slide actuator when said housing is flexed.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
121 words
A switch actuator for a canister vacuum cleaner for actuating a motor switch which is disposed in one part of said canister from another part of the canister, the two parts being hinged together, comprising: a hinGed housing mounted on said canister; a pair of pushbuttons mounted in one section of said housing; said pushbuttons being connected by a pivotally mounted beam, one of said pushbuttons including a slide actuator, extending into another section of said hinged housing, and having a portion at one end for actuating a switch; said slide actuator having at least one traverse flexible portion for corresponding with the hinge of said housing so as to enable flexure of said slide actuator when said housing is flexed.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
25 words
A switch actuator as defined in claim 1 in which one of said pushbuttons and said slide actuator are integrally formed of hard plastic material.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
51 words
A switch actuator as defined in claim 1, further comprising another transverse flexible portion of said slide actuator serving as a hinge, said other portion being spaced from said first flexible portion for corresponding with the hinge in said housing for flexure therewith when said one pushbutton is in another position.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
64 words
A switch actuator as defined in claim 3, further including a pair of spaced guideways on either side of said slide actuator and carried by said one section of said hinged housing, and another pair of spaced guideways carried by the other section of said housing, one end of said first pair of guideways acting to limit the movement inwardly of said one pushbutton.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
28 words
A switch actuator as defined in claim 4, in which said slide actuator includes a cup-shaped portion at one end thereof for engaging the toggle of said switch.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
85 words
A switch actuator comprising a hinged housing; a pair of pushbuttons mounted in one section of said housing; said pushbuttons being connected by a pivotally mounted beam, one of said pushbuttons including a slide actuator, extending into another section of said housing, and having a portion at one end for actuating a switch, said slide actuator having at least one transverse flexible portion for corresponding with the hinge of said housing so as to enable flexure of said slide actuator when said housing is flexed.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
85 words
A switch actuator comprising a hinged housing; a pair of pushbuttons mounted in one section of said housing; said pushbuttons being connected by a pivotally mounted beam, one of said pushbuttons including a slide actuator, extending into another section of said housing, and having a portion at one end for actuating a switch, said slide actuator having at least one transverse flexible portion for corresponding with the hinge of said housing so as to enable flexure of said slide actuator when said housing is flexed.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
25 words
A switch actuator as defined in claim 6 in which one of said pushbuttons and said slide actuator are integrally formed of hard plastic material.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
51 words
A switch actuator as defined in claim 6, further comprising another transverse flexible portion of said slide actuator serving as a hinge, said other portion being spaced from said first flexible portion for corresponding with the hinge in said housing for flexure therewith when said one pushbutton is in another position.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
63 words
A switch actuator as defined in claim 8, including a pair of spaced guideways on either side of said slide actuator and carried by said one section of said hinged housing and another pair of spaced guideways carried by the other section of said housing, one end of said first pair of guideways acting to limit the movement inwardly of said one pushbutton.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
28 words
A switch actuator as defined in claim 9, in which said slide actuator includes a cup-shaped portion at one end thereof for engaging the toggle of said switch.
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) | 1974-04-26 | 1974-10-26 | 1975-04-27 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1978-04-26 | 1978-10-26 | 1979-04-27 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1982-04-26 | 1982-10-26 | 1983-04-27 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |