US4256943A
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Toggle switch actuating apparatus
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1979-02-23
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Granted: 1981-03-17
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Expires: 1999-02-23
Abstract
Abstract Apparatus for actuating an electrical toggle switch including a rigid rod member, carriage means disposed along the length of the rod member supporting the rod member for movement with respect thereto, fastening means associated with the carriage means for securing the carriage means to a fixed surface adjacent to an electrical toggle switch, connecting means on the end of the rod member adjacent to the switch, the connecting means including a rod-engaging portion, a toggle-engaging portion and a pivotable section connecting the rod-engaging portion with the toggle-engaging portion, and an enlarged portion on the free end of the rod member remote from the toggle switch.
Inventors
- 👤 Richard D. Whitlock
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-05 01:21
CPC Classifications
H; H01; H01H; H01H23/00; H01H23/02; H01H23/12; H01H23/14; H01H23/141; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T74/00; Y10T74/20; Y10T74/20576; Y10T74/20732; Y10T74/20738
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 7
Claim 1
Independent Claim
111 words
Apparatus for actuating an electrical toggle switch including a rigid rod member, carriage means disposed along the length of said rod member supporting said rod member for movement with respect thereto, fastening means associated with said carriage means for securing said carriage means to a fixed surface adjacent to an electrical toggle switch, connecting means on the end of said rod member adjacent to said switch, said connecting means including a cap-like rod-engaging portion and a cap-like toggle-engaging portion extending in different directions, a pivotable section connecting said rod-engaging portion with said toggle-engaging portion, and an enlarged portion on the free end of said rod member remote from said toggle switch.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
111 words
Apparatus for actuating an electrical toggle switch including a rigid rod member, carriage means disposed along the length of said rod member supporting said rod member for movement with respect thereto, fastening means associated with said carriage means for securing said carriage means to a fixed surface adjacent to an electrical toggle switch, connecting means on the end of said rod member adjacent to said switch, said connecting means including a cap-like rod-engaging portion and a cap-like toggle-engaging portion extending in different directions, a pivotable section connecting said rod-engaging portion with said toggle-engaging portion, and an enlarged portion on the free end of said rod member remote from said toggle switch.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
21 words
Apparatus for actuating an electrical toggle switch according to claim 1 wherein said carriage means includes a plurality of rod-encircling members.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
18 words
Apparatus for actuating an electrical toggle switch according to claim 2 wherein said rod-encircling members are screw eyes.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
18 words
Apparatus for actuating an electrical toggle switch according to claim 1 wherein said pivotable section includes hinge means.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
32 words
Apparatus for actuating an electrical toggle switch according to claim 1 wherein said toggle-engaging portion, said rod-engaging portion and said pivotable section are molded of a plastic material as an integral unit.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
27 words
Apparatus for actuating an electrical toggle switch according to claim 1 wherein said enlarged portion on the free end of said rod member includes a ring member.
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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) | 1984-03-16 | 1984-09-15 | 1985-03-17 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1988-03-16 | 1988-09-15 | 1989-03-17 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1992-03-16 | 1992-09-15 | 1993-03-17 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |