US3833782A
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Foot pedal switch
Assignee: Lee Raymond Organization Inc
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Filing: 1973-08-15
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Granted: 1974-09-03
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Expires: 1993-08-15
Abstract
Abstract A foot pedal switch that can independently turn three switches on or off and can independently vary the settings of three potentiometers. As such, the foot pedal switch is readily applicable to the adjustment of a musical instrument amplifier, with the switches and potentiometers activating modular effect circuits. Each switch and potentiometer can be controlled with a foot pedal independently of the other switches and potentiometers.
Inventors
- 👤 R Bartel
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-03 19:53
CPC Classifications
H; H01; H01H; H01H21/00; H01H21/02; H01H21/18; H01H21/22; H01H21/24; H01H21/26; H01C; H01C10/00; H01C10/16; H01C10/50; H01H13/00; H01H13/02; H01H13/12; H01H13/14; H01H13/16; H01H25/00; H01H25/04; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T74/00; Y10T74/20; Y10T74/20012; Y10T74/20189
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 5
Claim 1
Independent Claim
219 words
A pedal operated switch assembly unit which controls independently three switches and three variable potentiometers adaptable for controlling separate circuits of an electrified musical instrument comprising a base member, a pedal member, and a plate member joined together so that with the base member resting on a horizontal surface the pedal member is rotatably joined to the plate by means of a pin lying in the horizontal plane, said plane permitting the pedal member to rotate in the vertical plane with respect to the plate member with said plate member joined to the base member by a pin oriented in the vertical plane permitting the pedal member and plate member to rotate together in the horizontal plane with respect to the base member, said vertical pin joining the base member and the plate member being fitted in an axial shaped slot in the base member permitting the foot pedal and plate member to slide together in an axial direction with respect to the base member, the complete assembly permitting the pedal to rotate in the vertical plane with respect to both plate member and base member, and permitting the pedal and plate together to rotate in the horizontal plane with respect to the base member and to slide in the axial direction together with respect to the base member.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
219 words
A pedal operated switch assembly unit which controls independently three switches and three variable potentiometers adaptable for controlling separate circuits of an electrified musical instrument comprising a base member, a pedal member, and a plate member joined together so that with the base member resting on a horizontal surface the pedal member is rotatably joined to the plate by means of a pin lying in the horizontal plane, said plane permitting the pedal member to rotate in the vertical plane with respect to the plate member with said plate member joined to the base member by a pin oriented in the vertical plane permitting the pedal member and plate member to rotate together in the horizontal plane with respect to the base member, said vertical pin joining the base member and the plate member being fitted in an axial shaped slot in the base member permitting the foot pedal and plate member to slide together in an axial direction with respect to the base member, the complete assembly permitting the pedal to rotate in the vertical plane with respect to both plate member and base member, and permitting the pedal and plate together to rotate in the horizontal plane with respect to the base member and to slide in the axial direction together with respect to the base member.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
43 words
The combination as recited in claim 1 in which switches are attached to the assembly so that relative movement of the pedal with respect to the plate member causes individual actuation of said switches, in relation to the direction of the pedal movement.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
70 words
The combination as recited in claim 2 in which one switch is attached to the assembly so that it is actuated when the toe section of the pedal assembly comes into proximity with the plate member and with a second switch mounted to the assembly so that the second switch is actuated when the toe section of the pedal member is rotated to a position away from the plate member.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
45 words
The combination as recited in claim 3 in which a third switch is mounted to the assembly so that the third switch is actuated by axial movement of the foot pedal, but is not changed in its operation by rotational movement of the foot pedal.
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) | 1977-09-02 | 1978-03-04 | 1978-09-03 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1981-09-02 | 1982-03-04 | 1982-09-03 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1985-09-02 | 1986-03-04 | 1986-09-03 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |