US3740680A
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Light switch timing device
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1971-10-12
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Granted: 1973-06-19
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Expires: 1991-10-12
Abstract
Abstract This is an actuating device to be attached to a wall-mounted switch plate for actuating a light switch in a room or other place at a predetermined time interval either for turning such light on or off, or a combination. The device is particularly characterized in that it may mount flush into the wall and in a standard light box receptacle or it may be attached to an existing light switch. It is further characterized by a simple, manual override switch.
Inventors
- 👤 C Schneidinger
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-25 22:19
CPC Classifications
G; G04; G04F; G04F3/00; G04F3/02; G04F3/027; H; H01; H01H; H01H23/00; H01H43/00
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
191 words
An automatic electrical wall-mounted toggle switch actuating means comprising: a case having a front, top and bottom and two sides, with its back having an opening therein, suitable to receive a standard toggle switch handle; a bracket attached to said case and depending upwardly from the top thereof and having a U-shape at its upper extremity suitable to slip over the top of a standard switch wallplate, and having a hole therein to accommodate a screw at the location of the upper hole on a standard two-hole wall switch plate, whereby the upper screw in the switch faceplate may be removed, the U-shaped bracket hung over the top of the switchplate and the screw replaced through the hole in the bracket and the switchplate without removing the switchplate from the switch; a timing device located within said case having means to adjust the time cycle; said timing device so adapted as to impart power at a preset time to a device located within and connected to said case for actuating said toggle switch; and means operable from the exterior of said case to override said timing device actuated switch opeRating device.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
191 words
An automatic electrical wall-mounted toggle switch actuating means comprising: a case having a front, top and bottom and two sides, with its back having an opening therein, suitable to receive a standard toggle switch handle; a bracket attached to said case and depending upwardly from the top thereof and having a U-shape at its upper extremity suitable to slip over the top of a standard switch wallplate, and having a hole therein to accommodate a screw at the location of the upper hole on a standard two-hole wall switch plate, whereby the upper screw in the switch faceplate may be removed, the U-shaped bracket hung over the top of the switchplate and the screw replaced through the hole in the bracket and the switchplate without removing the switchplate from the switch; a timing device located within said case having means to adjust the time cycle; said timing device so adapted as to impart power at a preset time to a device located within and connected to said case for actuating said toggle switch; and means operable from the exterior of said case to override said timing device actuated switch opeRating device.
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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) | 1976-06-18 | 1976-12-18 | 1977-06-19 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1980-06-18 | 1980-12-18 | 1981-06-19 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1984-06-18 | 1984-12-18 | 1985-06-19 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |