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US3816686A
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Slide actuator for toggle switch
Assignee: Ideal Security Hardware Corp
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Filing: 1973-03-02
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Granted: 1974-06-11
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Expires: 1993-03-02
Abstract
Abstract A switch operating slide member for concealing actuator arm wall mounted switches of the type generally known as toggle switches, and for imparting oscillatory or pivotal switch operating movement to the actuator arm when generally straight line movement is imparted to the slide member. The slide member is disposed in a substantially constant attitude in different positions of its sliding movement.
Inventors
- 👤 G Budd
- 👤 G Colombo
- 👤 R Waldo
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-04 10:09
CPC Classifications
H; H01; H01H; H01H23/00; H01H23/02; H01H23/12; H01H23/14; H01H23/148; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T74/00; Y10T74/18; Y10T74/18888
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 4
Claim 1
Independent Claim
135 words
A device for operating a switch having means for securing the same on a wall, said switch having an oscillatory arm oscillating about a given axis, said device comprising, a slide member, pivot means mounting said slide member on said actuator arm for pivotal movement of the slide member relative to said actuator arm on an axis parallel to the axis of oscillatory movement of said actuator arm, stationary guide means having spaced apart outer guide surface portions, said slide member including a pair of elements spaced apart in the direction of movement of the slide member for sliding engagement with said outer guide surface portions, said guide surface portions cooperating with said pivot means to hold said slide member in a substantially constant attitude relative to the wall on which said switch is mounted.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
135 words
A device for operating a switch having means for securing the same on a wall, said switch having an oscillatory arm oscillating about a given axis, said device comprising, a slide member, pivot means mounting said slide member on said actuator arm for pivotal movement of the slide member relative to said actuator arm on an axis parallel to the axis of oscillatory movement of said actuator arm, stationary guide means having spaced apart outer guide surface portions, said slide member including a pair of elements spaced apart in the direction of movement of the slide member for sliding engagement with said outer guide surface portions, said guide surface portions cooperating with said pivot means to hold said slide member in a substantially constant attitude relative to the wall on which said switch is mounted.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
32 words
The switch operating device defined in claim 1 in which said outer guide surface portions each describe a path generally similar to the path of oscillatory movement of the switch actuator arm.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
60 words
The switch operating device defined in claim 1 in which said guide means comprises a cover plate for the switch and having an opening therethrough for said actuator arm and elongated in the direction of oscillatory movement of said actuator arm, and a guide member having said outer guide surfaces thereon and including other portions seated in said elongated opening.
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) | 1977-06-10 | 1977-12-10 | 1978-06-11 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1981-06-10 | 1981-12-10 | 1982-06-11 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1985-06-10 | 1985-12-10 | 1986-06-11 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |