US3878348A
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Motorcycle ignition grounding switch
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1973-12-03
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Granted: 1975-04-15
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Expires: 1993-12-03
Abstract
Abstract A panel member constructed of insulative material is provided and includes a recess formed therein opening outwardly through one edge surface of the panel member between opposite side surfaces thereof. A resilient conductive member is disposed in and projects outwardly of the recess and is normally positioned with its outer exposed end spaced above a surface upon which the panel member is disposed. However, the outer end of the conductive member may be downwardly depressed into electrical contact with any conductive surface upon which the panel member rests and the edge surface of the panel member from which the conductive member projects includes an integral flat portion overlying the outer exposed end of the conductive member and including a depending abutment portion of a vertical extent no greater than the thickness of the outer end of the conductive member and against which the outer end of the conductive member is abutted, the abutment member thereby serving to retain the conductive within the recess.
Inventors
- 👤 Ronald L German
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-24 05:34
CPC Classifications
H; H01; H01H; H01H9/00; H01H9/08; H01H9/02; H01H9/06; H01H2009/068; H01H2300/00; H01H2300/026
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 10
Claim 1
Independent Claim
146 words
A grounding switch comprising a panel member for overlying the outer surface of a conductive member, said panel member including opposite side surfaces joined by means of an edge surface of said panel member, said panel member being constructed of insulative material and including a recess formed therein opening outwardly through said edge surface between said opposite side surfaces, a resilient conduction member disposed in and projecting outwardly of said recess, said conductive member being adapted to be electrically connected to an electrical circuit and the portion of said conductive member projecting outwardly of said recess being deflectable through a plane containing one of said side surfaces, said panel member comprising an elongated strap member constructed of elastomeric material, said edge surface comprising one longitudinal edge of said strap member, the opposite end portions of said strap member including anchor means releasably engageable with each other.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
146 words
A grounding switch comprising a panel member for overlying the outer surface of a conductive member, said panel member including opposite side surfaces joined by means of an edge surface of said panel member, said panel member being constructed of insulative material and including a recess formed therein opening outwardly through said edge surface between said opposite side surfaces, a resilient conduction member disposed in and projecting outwardly of said recess, said conductive member being adapted to be electrically connected to an electrical circuit and the portion of said conductive member projecting outwardly of said recess being deflectable through a plane containing one of said side surfaces, said panel member comprising an elongated strap member constructed of elastomeric material, said edge surface comprising one longitudinal edge of said strap member, the opposite end portions of said strap member including anchor means releasably engageable with each other.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
39 words
The combination of claim 1 wherein said panel member includes an integral flap portion thereof projecting outwardly of said edge surface and overlying said outwardly projecting portion of said conductive member on the side thereof remote from said plane.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
20 words
The combination of claim 1 wherein said recess comprises a blind recess, said conductive member being seated in said recess.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
224 words
A grounding switch comprising a panel member for overlying the outer surface of a conductive member, said panel member including opposite side surfaces joined by means of an edge surface of said panel member, said panel member being constructured of insulative material and including a recess formed therein opening outwardly through said edge surface between said opposite side surfaces, a resilient conductive member disposed in and projecting outwardly of said recess, said conductive member being adapted to be electrically connected to an electrical circuit and the portion of said conductive member projecting outwardly of said recess being deflectable through a plane containing one of said side surfaces, said recess comprising a blind recess, said conductive member being seated in said recess, said panel member being constructed of elastomeric material and including an integral flap portion thereof projecting outwardly of said edge surface and overlying said outwardly projecting portion of said conductive member on the side thereof remote from said plane, said flap portion including an outer end abutment portion against which the outer extremity of said conductive member is abutted to retain said conductive member seated in sAid recess, said panel member comprising an elongated strap member, said edge surface comprising one longitudinal edge of said strap member, the opposite end portions of said strap member including anchor means releasably engageeble with each other.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
224 words
A grounding switch comprising a panel member for overlying the outer surface of a conductive member, said panel member including opposite side surfaces joined by means of an edge surface of said panel member, said panel member being constructured of insulative material and including a recess formed therein opening outwardly through said edge surface between said opposite side surfaces, a resilient conductive member disposed in and projecting outwardly of said recess, said conductive member being adapted to be electrically connected to an electrical circuit and the portion of said conductive member projecting outwardly of said recess being deflectable through a plane containing one of said side surfaces, said recess comprising a blind recess, said conductive member being seated in said recess, said panel member being constructed of elastomeric material and including an integral flap portion thereof projecting outwardly of said edge surface and overlying said outwardly projecting portion of said conductive member on the side thereof remote from said plane, said flap portion including an outer end abutment portion against which the outer extremity of said conductive member is abutted to retain said conductive member seated in sAid recess, said panel member comprising an elongated strap member, said edge surface comprising one longitudinal edge of said strap member, the opposite end portions of said strap member including anchor means releasably engageeble with each other.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
35 words
The combination of claim 4 wherein said anchor means comprise an opening formed through one end portion of said strap member and a T-shaped extension formed on the other end portion of said strap member.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
73 words
The combination of claim 3 wherein said panel member has a small diameter passage formed therein opening into the inner end of said recess at one end and outwardly of the strap member at the other end, and an insulated conductor extending through said passage and electrically connected to said conductive member at one end, the other end of said conductive member being adapted to be electrically connected to a vehicle ignition circuit.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
247 words
A grounding switch comprising a panel member for overlying the outer surface of a conductive member, said panel member including opposite sides jointed by means of an edge surface of said panel member, said panel member being constructed of insulative material and including a blind recess formed therein opening outwardly through said edge surface between said opposite side surfaces, a resilient conductive member seated in and projecting outwardly of said recess, the portion of said conductive member projecting outwardly of said recess being deflectable through a plane containing one of said side surfaces, said panel member including an integral flap portion thereof projecting outwardly of said edge surface and overlying said outwardly projecting portion of said conductive member on the side thereof remote from said plane, said flap portion including an outer end abutment portion overlying and against which the outer extremity of said conductive member is abutted to retain said conductive member seated in said recess, said panel member having a small diameter passage formed therein opening into the inner end of said recess at one end and outwardly of said strap member at the other end at a point remote from said recess, and an insulated conductor extending through said passage and electrically connected to said conductive member at the end of said conductive member projecting into said recess, the other end portion of said conductive member being adapted to be electrically connected through an electric circuit of which said conductive member comprises a part.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
247 words
A grounding switch comprising a panel member for overlying the outer surface of a conductive member, said panel member including opposite sides jointed by means of an edge surface of said panel member, said panel member being constructed of insulative material and including a blind recess formed therein opening outwardly through said edge surface between said opposite side surfaces, a resilient conductive member seated in and projecting outwardly of said recess, the portion of said conductive member projecting outwardly of said recess being deflectable through a plane containing one of said side surfaces, said panel member including an integral flap portion thereof projecting outwardly of said edge surface and overlying said outwardly projecting portion of said conductive member on the side thereof remote from said plane, said flap portion including an outer end abutment portion overlying and against which the outer extremity of said conductive member is abutted to retain said conductive member seated in said recess, said panel member having a small diameter passage formed therein opening into the inner end of said recess at one end and outwardly of said strap member at the other end at a point remote from said recess, and an insulated conductor extending through said passage and electrically connected to said conductive member at the end of said conductive member projecting into said recess, the other end portion of said conductive member being adapted to be electrically connected through an electric circuit of which said conductive member comprises a part.
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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) | 1978-04-14 | 1978-10-14 | 1979-04-15 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1982-04-14 | 1982-10-14 | 1983-04-15 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1986-04-14 | 1986-10-14 | 1987-04-15 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |