US3928743A
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Rocker switch with position indicator
Assignee: Nihon Kaiheiki Industry Co Ltd
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Filing: 1974-05-20
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Granted: 1975-12-23
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Expires: 1994-05-20
Abstract
Abstract This rocker switch comprises a switch body, an operating rocker button and a contacts-actuating converter, both of which latter are mounted rotatably relative to the switch body, said rocker button and said converter being interconnected so as to rotate mutually in reverse directions. An indicating window is provided centrally on the upper part of the rocker button, and a corresponding indicating surface is provided on the upper surface of said converter.
Inventors
- 👤 Shigeo Ohashi
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-04 06:59
CPC Classifications
H; H01; H01H; H01H23/00; H01H23/02; H01H23/12; H01H23/16; H01H23/20; H01H9/00; H01H9/16
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 8
Claim 1
Independent Claim
101 words
A rocker switch comprising a switch body, a rockable pushbutton mounted rotatably about an upper axis in said switch body, a contacts-actuating converter mounted rotatably about a lower axis in said switch body, said button and said converter being mutually connected by lug-and-recess engagement provided on said two members at a position intermediate between said upper and lower axis so that said two members are made to rotate mutually in reverse directions, an indicating window being provided centrally on the upper surface of said rockable push button, and a corresponding indicating surface being provided on the upper surface of said converter.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
101 words
A rocker switch comprising a switch body, a rockable pushbutton mounted rotatably about an upper axis in said switch body, a contacts-actuating converter mounted rotatably about a lower axis in said switch body, said button and said converter being mutually connected by lug-and-recess engagement provided on said two members at a position intermediate between said upper and lower axis so that said two members are made to rotate mutually in reverse directions, an indicating window being provided centrally on the upper surface of said rockable push button, and a corresponding indicating surface being provided on the upper surface of said converter.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
36 words
A rocker switch according to claim 1, in which said operating rockable push-button having the indicating window, said converter, and a contact member supported on a bearing member are mutually rockable in reverse directions in turn.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
23 words
A rocker switch according to claim 1, in which said indicating window in the operating rockable push-button is provided with a transparent plate.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
23 words
A rocker switch according to claim 1, in which said operating rockable push-button is made three-stage conversible having also a central stable position.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
30 words
A rocker switch according to claim 1, in which said operating rockable push-button is composed of a rockable push-button portion and a frame member both of which are detachably connected.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
24 words
A rocker switch according to claim 1, in which at least one indicating plate is detachably secured on the upper surface of said converter.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
34 words
A rocker switch according to claim 1, in which indicia are provided on the upper surface of said converter so that they can be viewed through said indicating window of said operating wave-form button.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
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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) | 1978-12-22 | 1979-06-23 | 1979-12-23 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1982-12-22 | 1983-06-23 | 1983-12-23 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1986-12-22 | 1987-06-23 | 1987-12-23 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |