US3700836A
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Hand held finger controlled switch device with flexible wrist strap mount
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1971-05-10
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Granted: 1972-10-24
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Expires: 1991-05-10
Abstract
Abstract A control device for apparatus is adapted for support on the fourth finger of an operator''s hand, has a housing of contoured shape to fit in the palm of the hand. A loop extends outwardly of one end of the housing for receiving and encircling the base of the fourth finger. Switches or other control units in the housing have operating members extending upwardly of the housing for operation by third and fourth fingers. The holder is connected to the housing integrally or separably. The holder may include a wrist band and strap integrally or separably connected together. Barb and loop fastener members may adjustable connect the strap and housing. Loop members to engage the back of the hand can be integral with the strap or with the housing. The holder can have a fingerless glove-like form with integral wrist band, strap and back portion.
Inventors
- 👤 Chester B Rackson
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-23 21:15
CPC Classifications
H; H01; H01H; H01H9/00; H01H9/02; H01H9/0214; H01H2009/0221; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S200/00; Y10S200/02
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 21
Claim 1
Independent Claim
186 words
A control device and holder therefor, adapted for support in the palm of the hand of an operator, said control device comprising a housing having a contoured shape to fit snugly in the outer side of the palm of the hand while extending longitudinally thereof and of a size spanning but third and fourth fingers thereof; a loop-like structure extending outwardly of one end of the housing for receiving and engaging at least one of these fingers of the hand over the outer finger joints and adjacent to the knuckle joint with the hand; and at least one control unit in the housing having an operating member extending upwardly from the housing and in longitudinal axial alignment with the loop-like structure and at a location for engagement of and for operation by at least one of these fingers, whereby the thumb and the other fingers of the hand are left completely free for operating other operations; said holder comprising means independent of said loop-like structure and connected to said housing to hold the control device in non-rotatable snugly seated position in the palm of the hand.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
186 words
A control device and holder therefor, adapted for support in the palm of the hand of an operator, said control device comprising a housing having a contoured shape to fit snugly in the outer side of the palm of the hand while extending longitudinally thereof and of a size spanning but third and fourth fingers thereof; a loop-like structure extending outwardly of one end of the housing for receiving and engaging at least one of these fingers of the hand over the outer finger joints and adjacent to the knuckle joint with the hand; and at least one control unit in the housing having an operating member extending upwardly from the housing and in longitudinal axial alignment with the loop-like structure and at a location for engagement of and for operation by at least one of these fingers, whereby the thumb and the other fingers of the hand are left completely free for operating other operations; said holder comprising means independent of said loop-like structure and connected to said housing to hold the control device in non-rotatable snugly seated position in the palm of the hand.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
38 words
A control device and holder, as defined in claim 1, wherein said holder comprises a wrist band; and a strap connected at one end thereof to the wrist band, and connected at its other end to the housing.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
41 words
A control device and holder as defined in claim 2, wherein the holder further comprises quickly detachable mutually engageable fastening means on the other end of the strap and on the underside of the housing disengageably connecting the housing and strap.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
22 words
A control device and holder as defined in claim 3, wherein the fastening means, comprises Pads having mutually engageable barbs and loops.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
20 words
A control device and holder as defined in claim 2, wherein said wrist band and strap are integrally joined together.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
43 words
A control device and holder as defined in claim 3, wherein said wrist band has free ends; and further quickly detachable mutually engageable fastening means on said free ends of the wrist band for adjustably holding the wrist band around the operator''s wrist.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
47 words
A control device and holder as defined in claim 3, wherein said housing has a flat bottom portion, and wherein said strap has a flat portion arranged to abut said bottom portion of the housing with said fastening means disposed therebetween for connecting the housing and strap.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
54 words
A control device and holder as defined in claim 3, wherein said housing has a recessed bottom portion contoured to fit the palm of the operator''s hand, and wherein said strap has a curved end portion arranged to engage in said recess with said fastening means disposed therebetween for connecting the housing and strap.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
38 words
A control device and holder as defined in claim 3, wherein said holder further comprises a back portion integral with said wrist band and strap and connected to the strap by open loops receiving fingers of the hand.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
43 words
A control device and holder as defined in claim 9, wherein said wrist band has free ends; and further quickly detachable mutually engageable fastening means on said free ends of the wrist band for adjustably holding the wrist band around the operator''s wrist.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
35 words
A control device and holder as defined in claim 3, wherein said holder further comprises a loop integral with said one end of the strap and extending laterally to engage the back of the hand.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
29 words
A control device and holder as defined in claim 2, wherein said wrist band and strap are separate members, and means for detachably connecting the wrist band and strap.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
27 words
A control device and holder as defined in claim 2, wherein said strap is integral with housing and extends rearwardly from the other end of the housing.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
29 words
A control device and holder as defined in claim 13, wherein said wrist band and strap are separate members; and means for detachably connecting the wrist band and strap.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
43 words
A control device and holder as defined in claim 14, wherein said wrist band has free ends; and further quickly detachable mutually engageable fastening means on said free ends of the wrist band for adjustably holding the wrist band around the operator''s wrist.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
27 words
A control device and holder as defined in claim 13, wherein said wrist band and strap are integrally joined together at the other end of the strap.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
36 words
A control device and holder as defined in claim 2, wherein said holder is a flexible loop integral with a side of the housing and extending laterally thereof to engage the back of the operator''s hand.
Claim 19
Dependent Claim
23 words
A control device and holder as defined in claim 6, wherein said further fastening means comprises pads having mutually engageable barbs and loops.
Claim 20
Dependent Claim
28 words
A control device and holder as defined in claim 12, wherein the last named means comprises a turned back loop formed at the other end of said strap.
Claim 21
Dependent Claim
19 words
A control device and holder as defined in claim 14, wherein the last named means comprises snap fastener members.
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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) | 1975-10-24 | 1976-04-24 | 1976-10-24 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1979-10-24 | 1980-04-24 | 1980-10-24 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1983-10-24 | 1984-04-24 | 1984-10-24 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |