US3331933A
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Push-button type of electrical switch
Assignee: Leviton Manufacturing Co Inc
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Filing: 1965-10-22
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Granted: 1967-07-18
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Expires: 1985-10-22
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 George H Smith
- 👤 John M Poliak
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-06 12:53
CPC Classifications
H; H01; H01H; H01H13/00; H01H13/02; H01H13/26; H01H13/28
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
142 words
IN A CONTACT ASSEMBLY FOR AN ELECTRICAL SWITCH, THE COMBINATION COMPRISING A CONTACT-SUPPORTING PLATE, SAID PLATE HAVING AN OPENING THEREIN, A MOVABLE CONTACT MEMBER PIVOTALLY MOUNTED ON ONE FACE OF SAID PLATE AND EXTENDING THROUGH THE OPENING THEREIN, SAID MOVABLE CONTACT MEMBER HAVING ENDS EXTENDING BEYOND OPPOSITE SIDES OF THE PLATE, EACH OF SAID ENDS BEING MOVABLE IN AN ARCUATE PATH BETWEEN A FIRST POSITION AND A SECOND POSITION IN PIVOTAL MOVEMENT OF THE CONTACT MEMBER RELATIVE TO THE PLATE, AND A SPRING INTERPOSED BETWEEN ONE OF THE ENDS OF THE MOVABLE CONTACT MEMBER AND THE PLATE, SAID SPRING URGING THE MOVABLE CONTACT MEMBER INTO ELECTRICAL ENGAGEMENT WITH THE PLATE AND BIASING THE ENDS OF THE MOVABLE CONTACT MEMBER TOWARD THE LIMITS OF THEIR ARCUATE MOVEMENT WITH A TOGGLE ACTION IN PIVOTAL MOVEMENT OF SAID ENDS BETWEEN THEIR FIRST AND SECOND POSITIONS.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
142 words
IN A CONTACT ASSEMBLY FOR AN ELECTRICAL SWITCH, THE COMBINATION COMPRISING A CONTACT-SUPPORTING PLATE, SAID PLATE HAVING AN OPENING THEREIN, A MOVABLE CONTACT MEMBER PIVOTALLY MOUNTED ON ONE FACE OF SAID PLATE AND EXTENDING THROUGH THE OPENING THEREIN, SAID MOVABLE CONTACT MEMBER HAVING ENDS EXTENDING BEYOND OPPOSITE SIDES OF THE PLATE, EACH OF SAID ENDS BEING MOVABLE IN AN ARCUATE PATH BETWEEN A FIRST POSITION AND A SECOND POSITION IN PIVOTAL MOVEMENT OF THE CONTACT MEMBER RELATIVE TO THE PLATE, AND A SPRING INTERPOSED BETWEEN ONE OF THE ENDS OF THE MOVABLE CONTACT MEMBER AND THE PLATE, SAID SPRING URGING THE MOVABLE CONTACT MEMBER INTO ELECTRICAL ENGAGEMENT WITH THE PLATE AND BIASING THE ENDS OF THE MOVABLE CONTACT MEMBER TOWARD THE LIMITS OF THEIR ARCUATE MOVEMENT WITH A TOGGLE ACTION IN PIVOTAL MOVEMENT OF SAID ENDS BETWEEN THEIR FIRST AND SECOND POSITIONS.
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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) | 1970-07-17 | 1971-01-16 | 1971-07-18 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1974-07-17 | 1975-01-16 | 1975-07-18 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1978-07-17 | 1979-01-16 | 1979-07-18 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |