US3663780A
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Switch in a button
Assignee: OAK ELECTRO NECTICS CORP
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Filing: 1970-06-08
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Granted: 1972-05-16
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Expires: 1990-06-08
Abstract
Abstract A button switch which includes a base and a button telescopically mounted on the base. The base and button are hollow and there is a spring positioned within the hollow interiors to urge the button outwardly away from the base. An interlock between the button and the base limits movement of the button. There are electrical terminals mounted on the base and movable electrical contact shoes mounted on the button and positioned for sliding contact with the terminals.
Inventors
- 👤 Bernard J Golbeck
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-23 05:53
CPC Classifications
H; H01; H01H; H01H13/00; H01H13/02; H01H13/12; H01H13/14; H01H13/023
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 12
Claim 1
Independent Claim
130 words
A telescopic button switch including a base, a button telescopically mounted on the base, spring means normally urging said button away from the base, stop means limiting movement of said button, including at least one interior groove on said button and an outwardly extending projection on the base, said projection being positioned to move within said groove, opposite ends of said groove limiting movement of said projection therewithin, a slanted surface on a lower portion of said button, in alignment with said groove, a mating slanted surface on said base projection such that said slanted surfaces force a portion of said button outwardly during downward movement thereof, electrical terminals mounted on the base, and electrical contact shoes mounted on the button and positioned for sliding contact with said electrical terminals.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
130 words
A telescopic button switch including a base, a button telescopically mounted on the base, spring means normally urging said button away from the base, stop means limiting movement of said button, including at least one interior groove on said button and an outwardly extending projection on the base, said projection being positioned to move within said groove, opposite ends of said groove limiting movement of said projection therewithin, a slanted surface on a lower portion of said button, in alignment with said groove, a mating slanted surface on said base projection such that said slanted surfaces force a portion of said button outwardly during downward movement thereof, electrical terminals mounted on the base, and electrical contact shoes mounted on the button and positioned for sliding contact with said electrical terminals.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
126 words
A telescopic button switch including a hollow base, a hollow button telescopically mounted on the base, spring means normally urging said button away from the base, grooves on opposite sides of the inside of said button, said grooves being of limited length and width, projections on opposite sides of the base of a size and shape to fit within said grooves and limit reciprocal movement of the button on the base, a separate lens mounted in the button, said lens having downwardly extending legs with projections thereoN positioned to fit within the grooves on the button to hold the lens within the button, electrical terminals mounted on the base, and electrical contact shoes mounted on the button and positioned for sliding contact with said electrical terminals.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
126 words
A telescopic button switch including a hollow base, a hollow button telescopically mounted on the base, spring means normally urging said button away from the base, grooves on opposite sides of the inside of said button, said grooves being of limited length and width, projections on opposite sides of the base of a size and shape to fit within said grooves and limit reciprocal movement of the button on the base, a separate lens mounted in the button, said lens having downwardly extending legs with projections thereoN positioned to fit within the grooves on the button to hold the lens within the button, electrical terminals mounted on the base, and electrical contact shoes mounted on the button and positioned for sliding contact with said electrical terminals.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
87 words
A telescopic button switch including a base, a hollow button telescopically mounted on the base, stop means limiting movement of said button, a plurality of grooves in the interior surface of said button, a plurality of rails on the exterior surface of said base, said rails being positioned within said grooves to stabilize said button as it moves up and down on the base, electrical terminals mounted on the base, and electrical contact shoes mounted on the button and positioned for sliding contact with said electrical terminals.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
87 words
A telescopic button switch including a base, a hollow button telescopically mounted on the base, stop means limiting movement of said button, a plurality of grooves in the interior surface of said button, a plurality of rails on the exterior surface of said base, said rails being positioned within said grooves to stabilize said button as it moves up and down on the base, electrical terminals mounted on the base, and electrical contact shoes mounted on the button and positioned for sliding contact with said electrical terminals.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
25 words
The structure of claim 3 further characterized in that said electrical contact shoes have spaced sides positioned to straddle said terminals when in contact therewith.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
21 words
The switch of claim 4 further characterized in that said spaced sides extend generally perpendicular to the path of shoe movement.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
21 words
The switch of claim 4 further characterized in that said spaced sides extend generally parallel to the path of shoe movement.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
133 words
A telescopic button switch including a base, a button telescopically mounted on the base, spring means normally urging said button away from the base, stop means limiting movement of said button, electrical terminals mounted on the base, electrical contact shoes mounted on the button and positioned for sliding contact with said electrical terminals, a support for mounting said base, and cooperating means on the base and support for providing alignment of the base on the support including an opening in the support in alignment with the base and of a size to receive said terminals, a plurality of apertures adjacent said support opening, and a plurality of feet extending downwardly from the base, said feet and apertures being so arranged that said base may be seated in only one way upon said support.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
133 words
A telescopic button switch including a base, a button telescopically mounted on the base, spring means normally urging said button away from the base, stop means limiting movement of said button, electrical terminals mounted on the base, electrical contact shoes mounted on the button and positioned for sliding contact with said electrical terminals, a support for mounting said base, and cooperating means on the base and support for providing alignment of the base on the support including an opening in the support in alignment with the base and of a size to receive said terminals, a plurality of apertures adjacent said support opening, and a plurality of feet extending downwardly from the base, said feet and apertures being so arranged that said base may be seated in only one way upon said support.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
34 words
The structure of claim 7 further characterized in that said alignment means includes a plurality of upwardly-extending ridges arranged to be positioned about the exterior of the base as it seats upon the support.
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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) | 1975-05-16 | 1975-11-15 | 1976-05-16 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1979-05-16 | 1979-11-15 | 1980-05-16 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1983-05-16 | 1983-11-15 | 1984-05-16 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |