US3213229A
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Plunger operated alternate action electrical snap switch
Assignee: Harvey Hubbell Inc
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Filing: 1963-06-17
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Granted: 1965-10-19
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Expires: 1983-06-17
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Ernest R Carlson
- 👤 Mackiewicz Czeslaw
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-07 19:33
CPC Classifications
H; H01; H01H; H01H13/00; H01H13/50; H01H13/56; H01H13/60
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
196 words
AN ELECTRICAL SWITCH WHICH COMPRISES: A HOUSING; A COVER ON SAID HOUSING HAVING AN OPENING THEREIN; PUSH BUTTON MEANS POSITIONED WITHIN SAID OPENING AND RESILIENTLY RETAINED THEREIN FOR MOVEMENT INTO AND OUT OF SAID HOUSING; ELONGATED PLUNGER MEANS PIVOTALLY MOUNTE BY A FIRST END ON EACH PUSH BUTTON MEANS AND HAVING A SECOND END EXTENDING INTO SAID HOUSING; BELL CRANK MEANS PIVOTALLY RETAINED WITHIN SAID HOUSING FOR ROTATION BETWEEN A FIRST AND A SECOND POSITION AND INCLUDING A FIRST AND A SECOND ARM, THE FIRST ARM OF SAID BELL CRANK MEANS BEING POSITIONED FOR ENGAGEMENT BY SAID PLUNGER MEANS UPON DEPRESSION OF SAID PUSH BUTTON MEANS TO ROTATE SAID BELL CRANK MEANS BETWEEN SAID FIRST AND SECOND POSITIONS; SWITCH CONTACT MEANS MOVABLE BETWEEN A FIRST AND A SECOND SWITCH POSITION; ACTUATING BAR MEANS AFFIXED TO THE SECOND ARM OF SAID BELL CRANK MEANS FOR MOVEMENT THEREWITH AND SUBSTANTIALLY PARALLEL TO THE AXIS OF ROTATION OF SAID BELL CRANK MEANS AND ARRANGED TO ACTUATE SAID SWITCH CONTACT MEANS BETWEEN SAID FIRST AND SECOND SWITCH POSITIONS; AND SPRING MEANS OPERABLE AGAINST SAID ACTUATING BAR MEANS TO URGE SAID SWITCH CONTACT MEANS INTO THE OTHER OF SAID SWITCHING POSITIONS.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
196 words
AN ELECTRICAL SWITCH WHICH COMPRISES: A HOUSING; A COVER ON SAID HOUSING HAVING AN OPENING THEREIN; PUSH BUTTON MEANS POSITIONED WITHIN SAID OPENING AND RESILIENTLY RETAINED THEREIN FOR MOVEMENT INTO AND OUT OF SAID HOUSING; ELONGATED PLUNGER MEANS PIVOTALLY MOUNTE BY A FIRST END ON EACH PUSH BUTTON MEANS AND HAVING A SECOND END EXTENDING INTO SAID HOUSING; BELL CRANK MEANS PIVOTALLY RETAINED WITHIN SAID HOUSING FOR ROTATION BETWEEN A FIRST AND A SECOND POSITION AND INCLUDING A FIRST AND A SECOND ARM, THE FIRST ARM OF SAID BELL CRANK MEANS BEING POSITIONED FOR ENGAGEMENT BY SAID PLUNGER MEANS UPON DEPRESSION OF SAID PUSH BUTTON MEANS TO ROTATE SAID BELL CRANK MEANS BETWEEN SAID FIRST AND SECOND POSITIONS; SWITCH CONTACT MEANS MOVABLE BETWEEN A FIRST AND A SECOND SWITCH POSITION; ACTUATING BAR MEANS AFFIXED TO THE SECOND ARM OF SAID BELL CRANK MEANS FOR MOVEMENT THEREWITH AND SUBSTANTIALLY PARALLEL TO THE AXIS OF ROTATION OF SAID BELL CRANK MEANS AND ARRANGED TO ACTUATE SAID SWITCH CONTACT MEANS BETWEEN SAID FIRST AND SECOND SWITCH POSITIONS; AND SPRING MEANS OPERABLE AGAINST SAID ACTUATING BAR MEANS TO URGE SAID SWITCH CONTACT MEANS INTO THE OTHER OF SAID SWITCHING POSITIONS.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1968-10-18 | 1969-04-19 | 1969-10-19 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1972-10-18 | 1973-04-19 | 1973-10-19 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1976-10-18 | 1977-04-19 | 1977-10-19 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |