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US5458311A
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Wall mount for a wireless remote control
Assignee: Hunter Fan Co
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Filing: 1994-02-25
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Granted: 1995-10-17
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Expires: 2014-02-25
Abstract
Abstract A wireless wall mount for a remote control for use at an existing wall switch position to receive and support a wireless remote control, including a mounting fixture adapted to be attached to the wall switch at the position of the wall switch plate. The mounting fixture including an attachment structure for receiving and supporting the wireless remote control while allowing the removal of the remote control to other remote locations.
Inventors
- 👤 Richard M. Holbrook
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-09 05:41
CPC Classifications
H; H05; H05B; H05B39/00; H05B39/04; H05B39/08; H05B39/083; H05B39/085; H05B39/086; H05B39/088; H05B47/00; H05B47/10; H05B47/175; H05B47/19; H01; H01H; H01H9/00; H01H9/02; H01H9/0214; H01H9/0235; H01H9/025
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 10
Claim 1
Independent Claim
109 words
A wireless wall mount for a remote control for use at an existing wall switch position to receive and support a wireless remote control, including a mounting fixture adapted to be attached to the wall switch at the position of the wall switch plate, the mounting fixture including attachment means for receiving and supporting the wireless remote control while allowing the removal of the remote control to other remote locations, and a remote control and wherein the remote control includes at least one recess area at a back position to provide clearance for the wall switch so that the wall switch can be used as an overall on/off control.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
109 words
A wireless wall mount for a remote control for use at an existing wall switch position to receive and support a wireless remote control, including a mounting fixture adapted to be attached to the wall switch at the position of the wall switch plate, the mounting fixture including attachment means for receiving and supporting the wireless remote control while allowing the removal of the remote control to other remote locations, and a remote control and wherein the remote control includes at least one recess area at a back position to provide clearance for the wall switch so that the wall switch can be used as an overall on/off control.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
32 words
The wireless wall mount of claim 1 wherein the mounting fixture is adapted for mounting over the existing wall switch plate using the same screw positions as the existing wall switch plate.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
51 words
The wireless wall mount of claim 1 wherein the mounting fixture includes openings corresponding in position with the screw openings in the existing wall switch plate and with the mounting fixture having a plurality of such openings for use with either a standard toggle switch or with a flat type switch.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
27 words
The wireless wall mount of claim 1 wherein the mounting fixture includes flange member serving as the attachment means for receiving and supporting the wireless remote control.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
29 words
The wireless wall mount of claim 1 wherein the recess at the back of the remote control is of a sufficient depth to provide clearance for a toggle switch.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
30 words
The wireless wall mount of claim 1 wherein the recess at the back of the remote control is of a sufficient depth to provide clearance for a flat type switch.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
46 words
The wireless wall mount of claim 1 wherein the recess at the back of the remote control has two recess positions one of sufficient depth to provide clearance for a toggle switch and a larger but shallower recess to provide clearance for a flat type switch.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
34 words
The wireless wall mount of claim 1 wherein the remote control extends past the attachment means of the mounting fixture to allow for the remote control to be easily removed from the mounting fixture.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
45 words
The wireless wall mount of claim 8 wherein the front surface of the remote control is curved outwardly to provide a portion that extends further from the attachment means of the mounting fixture to facilitate the removal of the wireless remote from the mounting fixture.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
US4425725A
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JPH03155196A
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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) | 1998-10-16 | 1999-04-17 | 1999-10-17 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 2002-10-16 | 2003-04-17 | 2003-10-17 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 2006-10-16 | 2007-04-17 | 2007-10-17 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |