US3713670A
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Waterproof rocker arm switch assembly
Assignee: TE Connectivity Corp
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Filing: 1972-01-04
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Granted: 1973-01-30
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Expires: 1992-01-04
Abstract
Abstract A rocker arm switch, for use in appliances and the like such as a refrigerator, being normally biased in the on condition and being waterproof to the extent that it is capable of being placed in locations having a great deal of moisture and wherein the moisture will be required to travel uphill in order to short circuit a pair of conductors positioned in the switch or provide a current path out of the switch interior.
Inventors
- 👤 C Reynolds
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-03 11:02
CPC Classifications
H; H01; H01H; H01H9/00; H01H9/02; H01H9/04; H01H21/00; H01H21/02; H01H21/18; H01H21/22
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 12
Claim 1
Independent Claim
81 words
A rocker arm switch which includes a housing, an electrical terminal means secured in said housing and extending outwardly through said housing, an electrically conductive spring member secured in said housing normally out of contact with said terminal means, said housing including a secondary housing portion having a bottom surface, said bottom surface extending in an upward direction toward the rear of said housing and button means mounted in said housing for positioning said spring member relative to said terminal means.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
81 words
A rocker arm switch which includes a housing, an electrical terminal means secured in said housing and extending outwardly through said housing, an electrically conductive spring member secured in said housing normally out of contact with said terminal means, said housing including a secondary housing portion having a bottom surface, said bottom surface extending in an upward direction toward the rear of said housing and button means mounted in said housing for positioning said spring member relative to said terminal means.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
81 words
A rocker arm switch which includes a housing, an electrical terminal means secured in said housing and extending outwardly through said housing, an electrically conductive spring member secured in said housing normally out of contact with said terminal means, said housing including a secondary housing portion having a bottom surface, said bottom surface extending in an upward direction toward the rear of said housing and button means mounted in said housing for positioning said spring member relative to said terminal means.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
81 words
A rocker arm switch which includes a housing, an electrical terminal means secured in said housing and extending outwardly through said housing, an electrically conductive spring member secured in said housing normally out of contact with said terminal means, said housing including a secondary housing portion having a bottom surface, said bottom surface extending in an upward direction toward the rear of said housing and button means mounted in said housing for positioning said spring member relative to said terminal means.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
22 words
A rocker arm switch as set forth in claim 1 wherein said spring member is normally in contact with said terminal means.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
35 words
A rocker arm switch as set forth in claim 1 wherein said housing includes a web portion positioned below said bottom surface to form a space therebetween, said button means being movable into said space.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
35 words
A rocker arm switch as set forth in claim 2 wherein said housing includes a web portion positioned below said bottom surface to form a space therebetween, said button means being movable into said space.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
38 words
A rocker arm switch as set forth in claim 1 wherein said secondary housing includes groove means formed therein, said terminal means being positioned in said groove means, said spring member being frictionally secured with said secondary housing.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
38 words
A rocker arm switch as set forth in claim 3 wherein said secondary housing includes groove means formed therein, said terminal means being positioned in said groove means, said spring member being frictionally secured with said secondary housing.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
60 words
A rocker arm switch as set forth in claim 3 wherein said housing includes a front portion extending beyond at least a pair of opposite sides of the top of said secondary housing and said web, said top and said web each having an inwardly extending portion adjacent said front portion, said inwardly extending portions each having a serrated portion.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
60 words
A rocker arm switch as set forth in claim 4 wherein said housing includes a front portion extending beyond at least a pair of opposite sides of the top of said secondary housing and said web, said top and said web eaCh having an inwardly extending portion adjacent said front portion, said inwardly extending portions each having a serrated portion.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
60 words
A rocker arm switch as set forth in claim 5 wherein said housing includes a front portion extending beyond at least a pair of opposite sides of the top of said secondary housing and said web, said top and said web each having an inwardly extending portion adjacent said front portion, said inwardly extending portions each having a serrated portion.
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) | 1976-01-30 | 1976-07-31 | 1977-01-30 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1980-01-30 | 1980-07-31 | 1981-01-30 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1984-01-30 | 1984-07-31 | 1985-01-30 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |