US4421964A
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Remote switch actuation
Assignee: Hoover Co
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Filing: 1982-04-02
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Granted: 1983-12-20
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Expires: 2002-04-02
Abstract
Abstract There is provided an actuating means, remote from the switch it actuates. A thin, flexible, lamella like link extends between the switch and actuating means, with the link moving in an enclosing channel for guidance.
Inventors
- 👤 Dean H. Buchtel
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-29 18:53
CPC Classifications
A; A47; A47L; A47L5/00; A47L5/12; A47L5/22; A47L5/24; H; H01; H01H; H01H9/00; H01H9/02; H01H9/06; H01H3/00; H01H3/32; H01H3/36
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 7
Claim 1
Independent Claim
96 words
A hand held appliance including; (a) a handle having a straight section and a relatively steeply curved section, (b) a switch actuating button disposed adjacent to said handle, (c) a guideway formed by said handle and extending longitudinally therealong, (d) a switch for said hand held appliance disposed adjacent said guideway and remote from said switch actuating button, (e) a flexible lamella-like link, extending in said guideway, attached to said switch and said switch actuating button adjacent its terminations, (f) whereby said flexible link moves, upon movement of said switch actuating button, to actuate said switch.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
96 words
A hand held appliance including; (a) a handle having a straight section and a relatively steeply curved section, (b) a switch actuating button disposed adjacent to said handle, (c) a guideway formed by said handle and extending longitudinally therealong, (d) a switch for said hand held appliance disposed adjacent said guideway and remote from said switch actuating button, (e) a flexible lamella-like link, extending in said guideway, attached to said switch and said switch actuating button adjacent its terminations, (f) whereby said flexible link moves, upon movement of said switch actuating button, to actuate said switch.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
60 words
The hand held appliance of claim 1 wherein; (a) said guideway is formed by a slot and said slot extends through said relatively steeply curved section of said handle so as to be relatively steeply curved, and (b) said flexible link moves reciprocally through said slot in said relatively steeply curved section to provide thrust for actuation of said switch.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
23 words
The hand held appliance of claim 1 wherein; (a) said flexible link is guided by ribs formed by said housing in said guideway.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
32 words
The hand held appliance of claim 1 wherein; (a) said guideway is formed by a slot, and said slot has a bottom, substantially continuous flat face against which the flexible link abuts.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
24 words
The hand held appliance of claim 1 wherein; (a) said flexible link has an aperture for engagement with an actuating button of said switch.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
27 words
The hand held appliance of claim 1 wherein; (a) said flexible link is molded plastic, and (b) said switch actuating button is formed with said flexible link.
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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) | 1986-12-19 | 1987-06-20 | 1987-12-20 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1990-12-19 | 1991-06-20 | 1991-12-20 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1994-12-19 | 1995-06-20 | 1995-12-20 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |