US3665137A
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Two switch actuator means
Assignee: Duracell Inc USA
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Filing: 1970-11-04
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Granted: 1972-05-23
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Expires: 1990-11-04
Abstract
Abstract A pivotal actuator means having two pivot means is used to substantially simultaneously actuate two switches.
Inventors
- 👤 George O Puerner
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-06 11:37
CPC Classifications
H; H01; H01H; H01H21/00; H01H21/02; H01H21/18; H01H21/22
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 9
Claim 1
Independent Claim
69 words
In a control means wherein two switch means are actuated substantially simultaneously: a. slide means engaging each of said switch means, b. a pivotal actuator means having two pivot means, at least said two pivot means being plastic, and c. means connecting one of said pivot means to said slide means, the pivoting of said actuator means causing said slide means to actuate said two switch means substantially simultaneously.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
69 words
In a control means wherein two switch means are actuated substantially simultaneously: a. slide means engaging each of said switch means, b. a pivotal actuator means having two pivot means, at least said two pivot means being plastic, and c. means connecting one of said pivot means to said slide means, the pivoting of said actuator means causing said slide means to actuate said two switch means substantially simultaneously.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
23 words
In a control means according to claim 1 wherein said two pivot means includes a stationary pivot means and a movable pivot means.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
17 words
In a control means according to claim 1 wherein said plastic is nylon impregnated with molybdenum disulfide.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
50 words
In a control means according to claim 1 wherein said pivotal switch actuator means includes a base member, posts extending from said base member, bushings surrounding at least two of said posts, a cover means, apertures in said cover means receiving said posts, said cover means staked to said posts.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
32 words
In a control means according to claim 4 wherein said pivotal switch actuator means further includes stop means carried by said base member limiting the travel of said pivotal switch actuator means.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
35 words
In a control means according to claim 5 wherein said stop means includes a channel provided in said base member, said channel including side walls engaging a support member carrying said pivotal switch actuator means.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
17 words
In a control means according to claim 1 wherein substantially said entire pivoted actuator means is plastic.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
17 words
In a control means according to claim 7 wherein said plastic is nylon impregnated with molybdenum disulfide.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
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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) | 1975-05-23 | 1975-11-22 | 1976-05-23 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1979-05-23 | 1979-11-22 | 1980-05-23 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1983-05-23 | 1983-11-22 | 1984-05-23 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |