US3722319A
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Device for operating the toggle arm of conventional light switch
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1971-05-03
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Granted: 1973-03-27
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Expires: 1991-05-03
Abstract
Abstract A device for operating the control lever of a conventional light switch including a pliable tubular member for engaging the control lever and an elongated control member having a reduced cross-section at one end terminating in an enlargement. The control member extends through a hole in the tubular member and is held captive therein.
Inventors
- 👤 A Reznik
- 👤 M Reznik
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-06 20:04
CPC Classifications
H; H01; H01H; H01H23/00; H01H23/02; H01H23/12; H01H23/14; H01H23/141; F; F16; F16B; F16B2200/00; F16B2200/10; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T74/00; Y10T74/20; Y10T74/20576; Y10T74/20732; Y10T74/20738
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 4
Claim 1
Independent Claim
114 words
A device for operating the control lever of a light switch comprising: a pliable, hollow cylindrical member having an opening formed near one end and adapted to receive a portion of said control lever in the opposite end thereof; and an elongated cylindrical control member having a hyperbolic surface formed in one end including a shoulder and terminating in a flanged tip, said control member extending through said opening at said hyperbolic surface and being connected to said hollow cylindrical member by the engagement of said flanged tip with the interior surfaces of said hollow cylindrical member and by the engagement of said shoulder with the exterior surface portions of said hollow cylindrical member.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
114 words
A device for operating the control lever of a light switch comprising: a pliable, hollow cylindrical member having an opening formed near one end and adapted to receive a portion of said control lever in the opposite end thereof; and an elongated cylindrical control member having a hyperbolic surface formed in one end including a shoulder and terminating in a flanged tip, said control member extending through said opening at said hyperbolic surface and being connected to said hollow cylindrical member by the engagement of said flanged tip with the interior surfaces of said hollow cylindrical member and by the engagement of said shoulder with the exterior surface portions of said hollow cylindrical member.
Claim 3
Independent Claim
108 words
A device for operating the control lever of a light switch comprising: a pliable tubular member having a hole formed near one end and being dimensioned to snugly engage said control lever at the opposite end; and an elongated control member having a reduced cross-section in the form of a hyperboloid at one end including a shoulder and terminating in an enlargement, said control member extending through said hole of said tubular member and being connected thereto by the engagement of said enlargement with the interior surface portions of said tubular member and by the engagement of said shoulder with the exterior surface portions of said tubular member.
Claim 4
Independent Claim
108 words
A device for operating the control lever of a light switch comprising: a pliable tubular member having a hole formed near one end and being dimensioned to snugly engage said control lever at the opposite end; and an elongated control member having a reduced cross-section in the form of a hyperboloid at one end including a shoulder and terminating in an enlargement, said control member extending through said hole of said tubular member and being connected thereto by the engagement of said enlargement with the interior surface portions of said tubular member and by the engagement of said shoulder with the exterior surface portions of said tubular member.
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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) | 1976-03-26 | 1976-09-25 | 1977-03-27 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1980-03-26 | 1980-09-25 | 1981-03-27 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1984-03-26 | 1984-09-25 | 1985-03-27 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |