US3272951A
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Switch indicator device for printed circuit
Assignee: Unisys Corp
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Filing: 1964-11-25
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Granted: 1966-09-13
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Expires: 1984-11-25
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Harold G O'brien
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-05 23:01
CPC Classifications
H; H01; H01H; H01H13/00; H01H13/02; H01H13/023; H01H1/00; H01H1/58; H01H1/5805
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
134 words
A SWITCH-INDICATOR ASSEMBLY COMPRISING IN COMBINATION: (A) AN ACTUATOR ASSEMBLY CONSISTING OF AN INSULATION BLOCK MOUNTING AN INDICATOR LIGHT MEANS; (B) A SWITCH SHORTING BAR MEANS MOUNTED ON ONE SIDE OF SAID ACTUATOR ASSEMBLY; (C) INDICATOR ELECTRODE MEANS MOUNTED ON AN OPPOSITE SIDE OF SAID ACTUATOR ASSEMBLY; (D) A PRINTED CIRCUIT BOARD CONTAINING PRINTED CIRCUIT MEANS AND CONTAINING A NOTCH ADAPTED TO RECEIVE SAID ACTUATOR ASSEMBLY IN A SLIDING MANNER; (E) A PANEL MEMBER HAVING SECURED TO ONE FACE THEREOF AN EDGE OF SAID PRINTED CIRCUIT BOARD; (F) AND A BIASING MEANS SECURED TO ONE END OF SAID NOTCH FOR URGING SAID ACTUATOR ASSEMBLY IN A DIRECTION TOWARD SAID PANEL FACE WHEREBY THE APPLICATION OF A FORCE IN OPPOSITION TO THE BIAS EFFECTS AN ELECTRICAL FUNCTION THROUGH A CIRCUIT INCLUDING THE PRINTED CIRCUIT MEANS.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
134 words
A SWITCH-INDICATOR ASSEMBLY COMPRISING IN COMBINATION: (A) AN ACTUATOR ASSEMBLY CONSISTING OF AN INSULATION BLOCK MOUNTING AN INDICATOR LIGHT MEANS; (B) A SWITCH SHORTING BAR MEANS MOUNTED ON ONE SIDE OF SAID ACTUATOR ASSEMBLY; (C) INDICATOR ELECTRODE MEANS MOUNTED ON AN OPPOSITE SIDE OF SAID ACTUATOR ASSEMBLY; (D) A PRINTED CIRCUIT BOARD CONTAINING PRINTED CIRCUIT MEANS AND CONTAINING A NOTCH ADAPTED TO RECEIVE SAID ACTUATOR ASSEMBLY IN A SLIDING MANNER; (E) A PANEL MEMBER HAVING SECURED TO ONE FACE THEREOF AN EDGE OF SAID PRINTED CIRCUIT BOARD; (F) AND A BIASING MEANS SECURED TO ONE END OF SAID NOTCH FOR URGING SAID ACTUATOR ASSEMBLY IN A DIRECTION TOWARD SAID PANEL FACE WHEREBY THE APPLICATION OF A FORCE IN OPPOSITION TO THE BIAS EFFECTS AN ELECTRICAL FUNCTION THROUGH A CIRCUIT INCLUDING THE PRINTED CIRCUIT MEANS.
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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) | 1969-09-12 | 1970-03-14 | 1970-09-13 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1973-09-12 | 1974-03-14 | 1974-09-13 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1977-09-12 | 1978-03-14 | 1978-09-13 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |