US3288961A
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Humidity control with positive switch actuation means
Assignee: Honeywell Inc
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Filing: 1965-06-04
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Granted: 1966-11-29
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Expires: 1985-06-04
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Maynard L Thompson
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-22 20:42
CPC Classifications
H; H01; H01H; H01H35/00; H01H35/42
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
166 words
IN A HUMIDITY RESPONSE DEVICE, A BASE, SWITCH MEANS MOUNTED ON SAID BASE, SAID SWITCH MEANS HAVING AN OPERATING BUTTON WHICH IS SPRING BIASED OUTWARD, AN ADJUSTING LEVER, MEANS PIVOTALLY MOUNTING SAID LEVER AT ONE END OF SAID BASE, AN ADJUSTING MEMBER MOUNTED IN SAID BASE AND CONNECTED TO SAID ADJUSTING LEVER FOR POSITIONING SAID ADJUSTING LEVER, A SWITCH OPERATING LEVER, MEANS PIVOTALLY CONNECTING SAID SWITCH OPERATING LEVER AT ANOTHER END OF SAID BASE, SAID SWITCH OPERATING LEVER ENGAGING SAID BUTTON, A MOISTURE RESPONSIVE ELEMENT CHANGING IN LENGTH AS THE QUANTITY OF MOISTURE IN THE SURROUNDING AIR CHANGES, MEANS CONNECTING SAID ELEMENT BETWEEN FREE ENDS OF SAID ADJUSTING LEVER AND SAID SWITCH OPERATING LEVER, MECHANICAL CONNECTION MEANS, MEANS LOOSELY CONNECTING SAID CONNECTION MEANS BETWEEN SAID ADJUSTING LEVER AND SAID SWITCH OPERATING LEVER IN PARALLEL WITH SAID ELEMENT WHEREBY UPON A NEED FOR POSITIVE OPERATION OF SAID SWITCH MEANS INDEPENDENT OF SAID ELEMENT SAID ADJUSTING MEMBER CAN BE MOVED TO ONE EXTREME POSITION TO OPERATE SAID SWITCH.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
166 words
IN A HUMIDITY RESPONSE DEVICE, A BASE, SWITCH MEANS MOUNTED ON SAID BASE, SAID SWITCH MEANS HAVING AN OPERATING BUTTON WHICH IS SPRING BIASED OUTWARD, AN ADJUSTING LEVER, MEANS PIVOTALLY MOUNTING SAID LEVER AT ONE END OF SAID BASE, AN ADJUSTING MEMBER MOUNTED IN SAID BASE AND CONNECTED TO SAID ADJUSTING LEVER FOR POSITIONING SAID ADJUSTING LEVER, A SWITCH OPERATING LEVER, MEANS PIVOTALLY CONNECTING SAID SWITCH OPERATING LEVER AT ANOTHER END OF SAID BASE, SAID SWITCH OPERATING LEVER ENGAGING SAID BUTTON, A MOISTURE RESPONSIVE ELEMENT CHANGING IN LENGTH AS THE QUANTITY OF MOISTURE IN THE SURROUNDING AIR CHANGES, MEANS CONNECTING SAID ELEMENT BETWEEN FREE ENDS OF SAID ADJUSTING LEVER AND SAID SWITCH OPERATING LEVER, MECHANICAL CONNECTION MEANS, MEANS LOOSELY CONNECTING SAID CONNECTION MEANS BETWEEN SAID ADJUSTING LEVER AND SAID SWITCH OPERATING LEVER IN PARALLEL WITH SAID ELEMENT WHEREBY UPON A NEED FOR POSITIVE OPERATION OF SAID SWITCH MEANS INDEPENDENT OF SAID ELEMENT SAID ADJUSTING MEMBER CAN BE MOVED TO ONE EXTREME POSITION TO OPERATE SAID SWITCH.
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) | 1969-11-28 | 1970-05-30 | 1970-11-29 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1973-11-28 | 1974-05-30 | 1974-11-29 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1977-11-28 | 1978-05-30 | 1978-11-29 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |