US3900710A
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Squeezably actuated general purpose electric switch
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1973-10-01
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Granted: 1975-08-19
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Expires: 1993-10-01
Abstract
Abstract A squeezably actuated electric switch is disclosed comprising a standard push on - push off electric switch mounted in a housing; and a flexible, hollow squeezable switch member filled with a liquid attached to the housing. The squeezable switch member has an expandable surface portion in contact with the push on - push off switch actuator end face. The expandable surface portion bulges upon squeezing the body of the switch in any position forcing the switch actuator inward to throw the push switch. The housing may comprise among other things an incandescent lamp socket.
Inventors
- 👤 John Potter
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-04 23:19
CPC Classifications
H; H01; H01R; H01R33/00; H01R33/945; H01R33/955; H01R33/9555; H01H; H01H3/00; H01H3/22; H01H3/24; H01H9/00; H01H9/18; H01H2009/189
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 3
Claim 1
Independent Claim
128 words
A squeezably actuated general purpose electric switch comprising in combination: a. a housing; b. a push on-push off electrical switch mounted within said housing having an electrical input terminal for receiving a conductor of electrical power and an electrical output terminal for transmitting electrical power to an appliance; c. an actuator for said push switch slideably mounted within said housing, said actuator having an end face communicating with the exterior of said housing; and d. a flexible hollow squeezable switch member in the shape of a toroid surrounding said housing filled with a substantially non-compressible liquid secured to said housinG, said member having an expandable surface portion in communication with said actuator end face, said expandable surface portion being relatively thinner than the remaining surface of said member.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
128 words
A squeezably actuated general purpose electric switch comprising in combination: a. a housing; b. a push on-push off electrical switch mounted within said housing having an electrical input terminal for receiving a conductor of electrical power and an electrical output terminal for transmitting electrical power to an appliance; c. an actuator for said push switch slideably mounted within said housing, said actuator having an end face communicating with the exterior of said housing; and d. a flexible hollow squeezable switch member in the shape of a toroid surrounding said housing filled with a substantially non-compressible liquid secured to said housinG, said member having an expandable surface portion in communication with said actuator end face, said expandable surface portion being relatively thinner than the remaining surface of said member.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
12 words
The apparatus of claim 1 wherein said housing comprises a lamp socket.
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) | 1978-08-18 | 1979-02-17 | 1979-08-19 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1982-08-18 | 1983-02-17 | 1983-08-19 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1986-08-18 | 1987-02-17 | 1987-08-19 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |