US3798506A
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Power control device with heat transfer means
Assignee: Atmos Corp
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Filing: 1972-11-15
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Granted: 1974-03-19
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Expires: 1992-11-15
Abstract
Abstract The particular embodiment described herein as illustrative of one form of the invention utilizes a wall plate for mounting a power control device such that the control device is received within a wall opening and a knob or the like projects outwardly therefrom for operating the device. A heat transfer member is utilized which makes a terminal connection between electrical wires and portions of the control device. The heat transfer member provides an electrical insulation barrier and at the same time transmits heat generated by the control device through the wall plate to a cover, with the cover being isolated from the face plate.
Inventors
- 👤 J English
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-02 16:28
CPC Classifications
H; H10; H10W; H10W40/00; H10W40/60; H10W40/641
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 15
Claim 1
Independent Claim
110 words
In a power control device adapted for mounting on a wall or the like, means for transferring heat from one portion of the device to another for dissipation of such heat, which means comprises: plate means for mounting said device to an object; heat generating control means mounted on one side of said plate means; terminal means for providing electrical power to said control means; cover means on the other side of said plate means and isolated from said plate means; and transfer means for providing a thermal conduction path from said terminal means to said cover means, said transfer means electrically insulating said terminal means from said cover means.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
110 words
In a power control device adapted for mounting on a wall or the like, means for transferring heat from one portion of the device to another for dissipation of such heat, which means comprises: plate means for mounting said device to an object; heat generating control means mounted on one side of said plate means; terminal means for providing electrical power to said control means; cover means on the other side of said plate means and isolated from said plate means; and transfer means for providing a thermal conduction path from said terminal means to said cover means, said transfer means electrically insulating said terminal means from said cover means.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
15 words
The apparatus of claim 1 wherein said cover means is spaced from said plate means.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
13 words
The apparatus of claim 1 wherein said transfer means includes a ceramic member.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
25 words
The apparatus of claim 1 wherein said plate means includes elongated ribs on the other side of said plate means for providing heat conducting surfaces.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
99 words
A power control device adapted for mounting on a wall surface, comprising: wall plate means; power control means mounted on one side of said wall plate means; terminal means on said one side of said wall plate means for providing electrical power to said control means; heat transfer means connected with said terminal means and extending through said wall plate means to the other side of said wall plate means; and cover means on the other side of said wall plate means and connected to said transfer means thereby conducting heat from said transfer means to said cover means.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
99 words
A power control device adapted for mounting on a wall surface, comprising: wall plate means; power control means mounted on one side of said wall plate means; terminal means on said one side of said wall plate means for providing electrical power to said control means; heat transfer means connected with said terminal means and extending through said wall plate means to the other side of said wall plate means; and cover means on the other side of said wall plate means and connected to said transfer means thereby conducting heat from said transfer means to said cover means.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
45 words
The apparatus of claim 5 wherein said transfer means includes a metalized ceramic disk having a heat conductive extension with a bore portion, and wherein said cover means includes a heat conductive pin means extending transversely therefrom and sized for reception within said bore portion.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
20 words
The apparatus of claim 6 wherein said bore portion and pin are tapered to provide a tapered fit when engaged.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
16 words
The apparatus of claim 6 and further including insulating means positioned about said heat conductive extension.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
40 words
The apparatus of claim 5 and further including shaft means extending from said control means through said wall plate means and through said cover means, and a knob position on the end of said shaft extending through said cover means.
Claim 12
Independent Claim
97 words
An apparatus for mounting a power control means on a wall surface comprising: wall mounting means; longitudinal parallel ribs formed on one side of said wall mounting means; U-shaped channel formed on said one side of said wall mounting means, said wall mounting means having a longitudinal opening in its surface opposite said U-shaped channel; and plate means having ribs formed at its upper and lower ends and received in said opening to form a partially enclosed channel on one side of said mounting means with the upper and lower ribs received within said partially enclosed channel.
Claim 13
Independent Claim
97 words
An apparatus for mounting a power control means on a wall surface comprising: wall mounting means; longitudinal parallel ribs formed on one side of said wall mounting means; U-shaped channel formed on said one side of said wall mounting means, said wall mounting means having a longitudinal opening in its surface opposite said U-shaped channel; and plate means having ribs formed at its upper and lower ends and received in said opening to form a partially enclosed channel on one side of said mounting means with the upper and lower ribs received within said partially enclosed channel.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
32 words
The apparatus of claim 10 wherein said wall mounting means has grooved surfaces of each side of said longitudinal opening and said plate means has edge surfaces slidably received within said grooves.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
19 words
The apparatus of claim 11 wherein said plate means has longitudinal ribs formed on a portion of its surface.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1977-03-18 | 1977-09-17 | 1978-03-19 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1981-03-18 | 1981-09-17 | 1982-03-19 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1985-03-18 | 1985-09-17 | 1986-03-19 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |