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US3590648A
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Remote light-switching apparatus
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1969-08-19
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Granted: 1971-07-06
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Expires: 1989-08-19
Abstract
Abstract An extension arm for remotely actuating a light switch wherein the upper end of the extension arm is operably connected to the toggle arm of a light switch by means of a bail slidably mounted in a housing secured to the light switch cover plate for enabling the toggle to be switched from a remote position below the light switch.
Inventors
- 👤 De Witt Y Gorman
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-04 06:11
CPC Classifications
H; H01; H01H; H01H23/00; H01H23/02; H01H23/12; H01H23/14; H01H23/141; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T74/00; Y10T74/18; Y10T74/18888; Y10T74/1892; Y10T74/18928
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 3
Claim 1
Independent Claim
225 words
A light switching apparatus for moving a toggle switch from ''''on'''' to ''''off'''' and vice versa from a remote position below such switch comprising: a. longitudinally extending housing; b. means for securing said housing to a toggle switch box adjacent the toggle switch cover plate; c. a longitudinally extending recess in such housing for receiving the toggle portion of the switch projecting out of the toggle switch cover plate; d. a bail having an upper end portion extending traversely across the upper side of the toggle for engaging the upper side of the toggle and moving it downwardly when the bail is moved downwardly; e. a pair of laterally spaced side members depending from the upper end portion of said bail extending downwardly below the toggle; f. an actuating rod for moving said bail upwardly and downwardly for actuating the toggle, said rod being pivotally connected to the lower end of said bail side members with the upper end of said rod adjacent the lower side of the toggle for moving the toggle upwardly when said rod is moved upwardly; and g. said housing including a pair of laterally spaced sides connected by a transversally extending front wherein said sides are provided with longitudinally extending grooves for receiving said laterally spaced side members of said bail which are slidably mounted in said longitudinally extending grooves.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
225 words
A light switching apparatus for moving a toggle switch from ''''on'''' to ''''off'''' and vice versa from a remote position below such switch comprising: a. longitudinally extending housing; b. means for securing said housing to a toggle switch box adjacent the toggle switch cover plate; c. a longitudinally extending recess in such housing for receiving the toggle portion of the switch projecting out of the toggle switch cover plate; d. a bail having an upper end portion extending traversely across the upper side of the toggle for engaging the upper side of the toggle and moving it downwardly when the bail is moved downwardly; e. a pair of laterally spaced side members depending from the upper end portion of said bail extending downwardly below the toggle; f. an actuating rod for moving said bail upwardly and downwardly for actuating the toggle, said rod being pivotally connected to the lower end of said bail side members with the upper end of said rod adjacent the lower side of the toggle for moving the toggle upwardly when said rod is moved upwardly; and g. said housing including a pair of laterally spaced sides connected by a transversally extending front wherein said sides are provided with longitudinally extending grooves for receiving said laterally spaced side members of said bail which are slidably mounted in said longitudinally extending grooves.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
91 words
The apparatus of claim 1 wherein said means for securing said housing adjacent a toggle switch cover plate includes a U-shaped clip having a flat base portion with a pair of upstanding sides extending outwardly from opposite edges of said flat base and laterally projecting rims extending outwardly from the upper edges of said upstanding sides with grooves communicating said longitudinally extending openings in said housing for receiving said rim portions to secure said housing to said U-shaped clip and screw means for securing said U-shaped clip to the switch box.
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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) | 1974-07-05 | 1975-01-04 | 1975-07-06 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1978-07-05 | 1979-01-04 | 1979-07-06 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1982-07-05 | 1983-01-04 | 1983-07-06 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |