US4239950A
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Pushbutton switch
Assignee: ITT Inc
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Filing: 1979-02-28
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Granted: 1980-12-16
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Expires: 1999-02-28
Abstract
Abstract A pushbutton switch of the type utilizing contact blades. The blades are the fixed contacts of the switch and consist of a U-shaped contact part and a straight connecting part joined therewith. The connecting part extends through an opening in the base of the U-shaped contact part and projects from opposite sides of the switch housing. Accordingly, the respective parts can be made of different materials and in an inexpensive and simple manner.
Inventors
- 👤 Klaus Hinze
- 👤 Klaus B. Wisskirchen
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-28 11:31
CPC Classifications
H; H01; H01H; H01H15/00; H01H15/02; H01H15/06
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 4
Claim 1
Independent Claim
140 words
A pushbutton switch comprising, in combination: a longitudinally extending housing having at least a pair of cavities therein for receiving fixed contacts; a slider movably mounted in said housing and in the longitudinal direction of said housing; a pair of longitudinally spaced U-shaped fixed contacts respectively fixedly mounted in said cavities, each of said U-shaped fixed contacts having a base portion engaging the bottom of the respective cavity and having at least one slot in said base portion for receiving a blade contact therein; a U-shaped movable contact mounted to said slider for receiving and conductively engaging one leg of said U-shaped fixed contacts between the pair of legs of said U-shaped movable contact; and, a pair of blade contacts respectively extending through and conductively engaging said slot of said U-shaped contacts and extending beyond the housing in opposite directions.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
140 words
A pushbutton switch comprising, in combination: a longitudinally extending housing having at least a pair of cavities therein for receiving fixed contacts; a slider movably mounted in said housing and in the longitudinal direction of said housing; a pair of longitudinally spaced U-shaped fixed contacts respectively fixedly mounted in said cavities, each of said U-shaped fixed contacts having a base portion engaging the bottom of the respective cavity and having at least one slot in said base portion for receiving a blade contact therein; a U-shaped movable contact mounted to said slider for receiving and conductively engaging one leg of said U-shaped fixed contacts between the pair of legs of said U-shaped movable contact; and, a pair of blade contacts respectively extending through and conductively engaging said slot of said U-shaped contacts and extending beyond the housing in opposite directions.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
54 words
The switch according to claim 1, wherein each of said U-shaped fixed contacts includes a pair of slots each of said slots being adjacent to one leg of said U-shaped fixed contacts so that the respective one of said blade contacts may extend through either one of said slots of said pair of slots.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
21 words
The switch according to claim 2, wherein the material of said blades is different than the material of said fixed contacts.
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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) | 1983-12-16 | 1984-06-16 | 1984-12-16 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1987-12-16 | 1988-06-16 | 1988-12-16 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1991-12-16 | 1992-06-16 | 1992-12-16 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |