US3860773A
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Composite seat and switch with recessed contacting sheet
Assignee: Fontaine Brake Co
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Filing: 1974-03-04
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Granted: 1975-01-14
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Expires: 1994-03-04
Abstract
Abstract A composite seat and switch wherein a base panel, a resilient pad, a pair of contacting sheets and a seat cover are integrated together with one of the contacting sheets in a recess in either the pad or the panel and between the same so as to be separated from the other contacting sheet. The contacting sheets close when a person sits on the seat cover and open when the person leaves the same as a result of the resilient action of the pad.
Inventors
- 👤 John G Fontaine
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-29 13:00
CPC Classifications
H; H01; H01H; H01H3/00; H01H3/02; H01H3/14; H01H3/141
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 11
Claim 1
Independent Claim
177 words
In a composite seat and switch including a base, a resilient pad covering said base, a pair of contacting sheets mounted between said pad and said base and having contacts spread over the area thereof adapted to close when a person sits on the seat and switch, and a seat cover covering said pad, base and contacting sheets, the improvement wherein said base constitutes a relatively rigid panel, said contacting sheets are affixed respectively to said pad and said panel in opposed, spaced and parallel relation with each other, one of said panel and said pad has a recessed surface receiving one of said contacting sheets, and said one contacting sheet is affixed to said recessed surface so as to be separated only by air from the other contacting sheet, whereby said base, pad, sheets and seat cover are integrated into a composite seat and switch in whch said contacts close when a person sits on said seat cover and opens when the person leaves the same as a result of the resilient action of said pad.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
177 words
In a composite seat and switch including a base, a resilient pad covering said base, a pair of contacting sheets mounted between said pad and said base and having contacts spread over the area thereof adapted to close when a person sits on the seat and switch, and a seat cover covering said pad, base and contacting sheets, the improvement wherein said base constitutes a relatively rigid panel, said contacting sheets are affixed respectively to said pad and said panel in opposed, spaced and parallel relation with each other, one of said panel and said pad has a recessed surface receiving one of said contacting sheets, and said one contacting sheet is affixed to said recessed surface so as to be separated only by air from the other contacting sheet, whereby said base, pad, sheets and seat cover are integrated into a composite seat and switch in whch said contacts close when a person sits on said seat cover and opens when the person leaves the same as a result of the resilient action of said pad.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
21 words
The composite seat and switch as claimed in claim 1 in which said recessed surface is a surface of said pad.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
24 words
The composite seat and switch as claimed in claim 2 in which said one contacting sheet is affixed to said recessed surface by cement.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
21 words
The composite seat and switch as claimed in claim 1 in which said recessed surface is a surface of said panel.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
46 words
The composite seat and switch as claimed in claim 4 in which said recessed surface is located on a portion of said panel which is removably affixed to the remainder thereof so that said panel portion can be removed to provide access to said contacting sheets.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
23 words
The composite seat and switch as claimed in claim 5 in which said other contacting sheet is affixed to said pad by cement.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
148 words
In a composIte seat and switch including a base panel, a resilient pad mounted on said base panel providing a seat cushion, a pair of contacting sheets between said pad and said panel and adapted to close electrically when a person sits on the seat and switch, and a seat cover covering said pad, base and contacting sheets, the improvement wherein, one of said panel and said pad has a recess therein with a mounting surface at the base of said recess, said contacting sheets are affixed respectively to said pad and said panel in opposed, spaced and parallel relation with each other, and one of said contacting sheets is affixed to said recessed mounting surface and is separated from the other contacting sheet, said contacting sheets having conducting areas which close when a person sits on said seat cover and open when the person leaves the same.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
148 words
In a composIte seat and switch including a base panel, a resilient pad mounted on said base panel providing a seat cushion, a pair of contacting sheets between said pad and said panel and adapted to close electrically when a person sits on the seat and switch, and a seat cover covering said pad, base and contacting sheets, the improvement wherein, one of said panel and said pad has a recess therein with a mounting surface at the base of said recess, said contacting sheets are affixed respectively to said pad and said panel in opposed, spaced and parallel relation with each other, and one of said contacting sheets is affixed to said recessed mounting surface and is separated from the other contacting sheet, said contacting sheets having conducting areas which close when a person sits on said seat cover and open when the person leaves the same.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
136 words
In a composite seat and switch including a base, a resilient pad mounted on said base providing a seat cushion, a pair of contacting sheets between said pad and base, and a seat cover covering said pad, base and contacting sheets, the improvement wherein, said base comprises a rigid panel, one of said pad and said panel has means forming a recess therein, with a space in said recess, said contacting sheets are located at said recess between said pad and panel in opposed, separated and parallel relation with each other, and said contacting sheets extend over an area occupied by a seated person and have a plurality of conductive contacts spread over said area which close when a person sits on said seat cover at said area and open when the person leaves the same.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
136 words
In a composite seat and switch including a base, a resilient pad mounted on said base providing a seat cushion, a pair of contacting sheets between said pad and base, and a seat cover covering said pad, base and contacting sheets, the improvement wherein, said base comprises a rigid panel, one of said pad and said panel has means forming a recess therein, with a space in said recess, said contacting sheets are located at said recess between said pad and panel in opposed, separated and parallel relation with each other, and said contacting sheets extend over an area occupied by a seated person and have a plurality of conductive contacts spread over said area which close when a person sits on said seat cover at said area and open when the person leaves the same.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
US930761A
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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) | 1978-01-13 | 1978-07-15 | 1979-01-14 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1982-01-13 | 1982-07-15 | 1983-01-14 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1986-01-13 | 1986-07-15 | 1987-01-14 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |