US4001535A
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Multi-station push button for gas switches
Assignee: Duracell Inc USA
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Filing: 1975-08-11
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Granted: 1977-01-04
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Expires: 1995-08-11
Abstract
Abstract A push button has successive adjacent stations to receive push rods of switches, the first station being disposed a predetermined distance from the button case, the next two stations being disposed at distances which are at predetermined ratios based on the location of the first station.
Inventors
- 👤 Charles E. Scott
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-09 16:40
CPC Classifications
H; H01; H01H; H01H3/00; H01H3/02; H01H3/12
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 5
Claim 1
Independent Claim
144 words
A multi-station push button comprising: a. an outer case having side walls, b. a compartment carried within said case having at least two side walls in spaced parallel relationship, c. means attached to and distinguishable from said compartment side walls which by itself divides said compartment into successive in-line adjacent stations for receiving any one of plurality of switch actuators with various center distances therebetween, said means located along said compartment side walls such that a first station is disposed a predetermined distance from one wall of said case side walls, the next two of said stations being spaced from said first station in-line such that the ratios of the distance from the centerlines of said next two in-line stations to said one wall to the distance from the centerline of said first station to said one wall are about 1.5 and 2.0 respectively.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
144 words
A multi-station push button comprising: a. an outer case having side walls, b. a compartment carried within said case having at least two side walls in spaced parallel relationship, c. means attached to and distinguishable from said compartment side walls which by itself divides said compartment into successive in-line adjacent stations for receiving any one of plurality of switch actuators with various center distances therebetween, said means located along said compartment side walls such that a first station is disposed a predetermined distance from one wall of said case side walls, the next two of said stations being spaced from said first station in-line such that the ratios of the distance from the centerlines of said next two in-line stations to said one wall to the distance from the centerline of said first station to said one wall are about 1.5 and 2.0 respectively.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
20 words
A multi-station push button according to claim 1 wherein said divider means attached to said compartment side walls are ribs.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
24 words
A multi-station push button according to claim 1 wherein said compartment is carried in said case by studs connecting said compartment to said case.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
31 words
A multi-station push button according to claim 1 wherein said compartment side walls include ledges near the bottom portion of said compartment to provide a better fit with said switch actuators.
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) | 1980-01-04 | 1980-07-05 | 1981-01-04 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1984-01-04 | 1984-07-05 | 1985-01-04 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1988-01-04 | 1988-07-05 | 1989-01-04 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |