US3885116A
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Switch with an indicator
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1973-06-18
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Granted: 1975-05-20
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Expires: 1993-06-18
Abstract
Abstract In a switch which is opened or closed by pressing an actuator wherein the actuator is transparent or translucent, there being an indicating piece disposed beneath the inner portion of said actuator, and a character, symbol or color on the indicator is displayed out through the surface of the actuator.
Inventors
- 👤 Yasuo Kodaira
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-03 09:59
CPC Classifications
H; H01; H01H; H01H9/00; H01H9/16
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 4
Claim 1
Independent Claim
145 words
A switch in which the opening or closing of the switch is performed by inclining an actuator leftward and rightward, said switch comprising: an actuator formed with the interior thereof being visible from the exterior; an indicating piece provided within a cavity located below said actuator; a coil spring interposed between a supporting cylinder of said indicating piece and a supporting member of an indicating plate inserted into said supporting cylinder to bring an upper surface of said indicating plate and an inside upper surface of said actuator into contact with each other when said actuator is inclined; a pin secured to said supporting member through an elongated hole provided in said supporting cylinder; whereby the indication on said indicating piece is indicated on the surface of said actuator by bringing said indicating plate and the inside of said actuator into contact with each other.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
145 words
A switch in which the opening or closing of the switch is performed by inclining an actuator leftward and rightward, said switch comprising: an actuator formed with the interior thereof being visible from the exterior; an indicating piece provided within a cavity located below said actuator; a coil spring interposed between a supporting cylinder of said indicating piece and a supporting member of an indicating plate inserted into said supporting cylinder to bring an upper surface of said indicating plate and an inside upper surface of said actuator into contact with each other when said actuator is inclined; a pin secured to said supporting member through an elongated hole provided in said supporting cylinder; whereby the indication on said indicating piece is indicated on the surface of said actuator by bringing said indicating plate and the inside of said actuator into contact with each other.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
16 words
A switch with an indicator as set forth in claim 1, wherein said actuator is transparent.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
31 words
A switch with an indicator as set forth in claim 1, wherein only the upper surface of said actuator is transparent or translucent and other surfaces of said actuator are opaque.
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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) | 1978-05-19 | 1978-11-18 | 1979-05-20 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1982-05-19 | 1982-11-18 | 1983-05-20 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1986-05-19 | 1986-11-18 | 1987-05-20 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |