US4229629A
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Miniature pneumatic switch actuator
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1979-03-01
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Granted: 1980-10-21
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Expires: 1999-03-01
Abstract
Abstract The present invention is a miniature electric switch actuator comprised of a two-piece threaded housing, one section having a cylindrical cavity containing a miniature switch with wires attached and the adjoining section has an inlet port and a bore with a spring biased piston. The piston is retained in the bore by a snap ring which limits the progression of the piston. In response to pressure, the piston depresses the switch push button to a controlled depth.
Inventors
- 👤 Eugene J. Pawlowski
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-05 19:53
CPC Classifications
H; H01; H01H; H01H3/00; H01H3/22; H01H3/24
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
159 words
A miniature pneumatic switch device having a two-piece capsule-shaped housing connected by a thread means, a first half of said housing having an internal thread and a bore with a shoulder of predetermined depth in which a switch with wires attached is retained on centerline, said wires protruding beyond said shoulder through an aperture at the end of said housing, the other half of said housing having an external thread of predetermined length extending from a shoulder to provide an assembly means of said two-piece housing and a means of retaining said switch in position, said other half of housing having a smaller bore with a flat bottom of predetermined depth, said bottom having a threaded inlet port to allow pressure to enter therein, said smaller bore having a spring-biased free-floating piston limited in axial movement toward said switch by a retaining ring, whereby said piston causes actuation of said switch when pressure is applied to said inlet port.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
159 words
A miniature pneumatic switch device having a two-piece capsule-shaped housing connected by a thread means, a first half of said housing having an internal thread and a bore with a shoulder of predetermined depth in which a switch with wires attached is retained on centerline, said wires protruding beyond said shoulder through an aperture at the end of said housing, the other half of said housing having an external thread of predetermined length extending from a shoulder to provide an assembly means of said two-piece housing and a means of retaining said switch in position, said other half of housing having a smaller bore with a flat bottom of predetermined depth, said bottom having a threaded inlet port to allow pressure to enter therein, said smaller bore having a spring-biased free-floating piston limited in axial movement toward said switch by a retaining ring, whereby said piston causes actuation of said switch when pressure is applied to said inlet port.
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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) | 1983-10-21 | 1984-04-21 | 1984-10-21 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1987-10-21 | 1988-04-21 | 1988-10-21 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1991-10-21 | 1992-04-21 | 1992-10-21 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |