Universal load switch

US9099263B2 · US · B2

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FieldValue
Publication numberUS-9099263-B2
Application numberUS-201013392681-A
CountryUS
Kind codeB2
Filing dateJul 31, 2010
Priority dateAug 31, 2009
Publication dateAug 4, 2015
Grant dateAug 4, 2015

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A universal load switch includes convex fixed terminal contacts and convex movable contacts selectively connectable electrically to the terminal contacts. Snap blades forcibly move the movable contacts toward and away from each of the terminal contacts.

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What is claimed is: 1. A load switch, comprising: opposed spaced terminals; terminal contacts on said opposed spaced terminals; a contact blade assembly between said terminal contacts, said contact blade assembly including blade contacts; and snap blades forcibly moving said contact blade assembly toward and away from both of said terminals, wherein the load switch further includes a blade shuttle moving said contact blade assembly between said opposed spaced terminals, sa…

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What does patent US9099263B2 cover?
A universal load switch includes convex fixed terminal contacts and convex movable contacts selectively connectable electrically to the terminal contacts. Snap blades forcibly move the movable contacts toward and away from each of the terminal contacts.
Who is the assignee on this patent?
Orrico Mario M, Illinois Tool Works
What technology area does this patent fall under?
Primary CPC classification H01H13/18. Mapped technology areas include Electricity.
When was this patent published?
Publication date Tue Aug 04 2015 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) (B2). Legal status and post-grant events are not shown on this page.
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We list 8 related publications on this page (citations in our corpus or others sharing the same primary CPC).