US3892935A
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Wall switch extension
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1974-07-24
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Granted: 1975-07-01
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Expires: 1994-07-24
Abstract
Abstract A switch operator for use by a small person such as a child to operate a wall mounted toggle type light switch or the like from a position remote from and below the switch. The structure includes a plate device supported in covering relation to a switch device in a connection box, said structure having guides for an elongate actuator member adjacent to and depending from the plate device. The actuator member has portions engaging a togle lever of the switch whereby movement of the actuator effects movement of the toggle lever to change the switch between on and off positions. A handle portion is positioned at the lower end of the actuator member to facilitate movement of the actuator. Stop means are positioned relative to the actuator member to limit the movement thereof during operation of the switch lever.
Inventors
- 👤 Joe G Patterson
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-03 23:34
CPC Classifications
H; H01; H01H; H01H23/00; H01H23/02; H01H23/12; H01H23/14; H01H23/141
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 4
Claim 1
Independent Claim
345 words
An attachment for an electric light wall switch having a fixed part with screw aperture means and a movable switch lever and adapted to be located about standard height on a wall above a floor of a room comprising: a. a mounting member having a front wall and depending side and upper and lower end walls, said front wall having spaced holes adapted to receive screws for connecting the mounting member to a switcH fixed part in place of a cover plate, said front wall being spaced from the switch by engagement of said side and end walls with a wall in which the switch is mounted, said mounting member having a guide opening in the lower end wall and guide means depending from said front wall at said spaced holes with said holes extending therethrough, said front wall having an elongate opening between said holes for the switch lever; b. a spacer plate fixed to said switch fixed part in overlying relation thereto and having openings aligned with the holes in said front wall and an elongate central opening through which the switch lever extends said central opening permitting movement of said lever to on and off positions; c. an elongate switch actuator having a generally rectangular portion slidably mounted between the mounting member front wall and the spacer plate with an extension of the actuator extending through said guide opening in said lower end wall with said extension adapted to extend downwardly and terminating in a hand hold within reach of a small child operating the switch from the floor, said rectangular portion having elongate openings slidably receiving said depending guide means for guided sliding movement, said rectangular portion having an aperture for movable reception of the switch lever for operation of said switch between on and off positions by sliding movement of said actuator; d. cooperative means on the mounting member and the rectangular portion of the actuator for stop engagement for limiting movement of the actuator in the mounting member to actuation of the switch lever between on and off positions.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
345 words
An attachment for an electric light wall switch having a fixed part with screw aperture means and a movable switch lever and adapted to be located about standard height on a wall above a floor of a room comprising: a. a mounting member having a front wall and depending side and upper and lower end walls, said front wall having spaced holes adapted to receive screws for connecting the mounting member to a switcH fixed part in place of a cover plate, said front wall being spaced from the switch by engagement of said side and end walls with a wall in which the switch is mounted, said mounting member having a guide opening in the lower end wall and guide means depending from said front wall at said spaced holes with said holes extending therethrough, said front wall having an elongate opening between said holes for the switch lever; b. a spacer plate fixed to said switch fixed part in overlying relation thereto and having openings aligned with the holes in said front wall and an elongate central opening through which the switch lever extends said central opening permitting movement of said lever to on and off positions; c. an elongate switch actuator having a generally rectangular portion slidably mounted between the mounting member front wall and the spacer plate with an extension of the actuator extending through said guide opening in said lower end wall with said extension adapted to extend downwardly and terminating in a hand hold within reach of a small child operating the switch from the floor, said rectangular portion having elongate openings slidably receiving said depending guide means for guided sliding movement, said rectangular portion having an aperture for movable reception of the switch lever for operation of said switch between on and off positions by sliding movement of said actuator; d. cooperative means on the mounting member and the rectangular portion of the actuator for stop engagement for limiting movement of the actuator in the mounting member to actuation of the switch lever between on and off positions.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
59 words
An attachment as set forth in claim 1 wherein: a. said mounting member has aligned centrally located guide openings in each of the upper and lower end walls thereof; b. said actuator has opposed extensions from the rectangular portion with an extension extending through a respective guide opening in said upper and lower end walls for guided engagement therewith.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
83 words
An attachment as set forth in claim 2 and including: a. a hollow lug on the rectangular portion of said actuator surrounding the switch lever, said hollow lug extending through said elongate opening in said front wall and adapted to be grasped for moving the actuator and switch lever from a position at said switch. b. said cooperative means being, said rectangular portion and elongate opening therein having lengths and positions for cooperative stop engagement with said end walls and said guide means.
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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) | 1978-06-30 | 1978-12-30 | 1979-07-01 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1982-06-30 | 1982-12-30 | 1983-07-01 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1986-06-30 | 1986-12-30 | 1987-07-01 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |