Electricity: electrothermally or thermally actuated switches – Thermally actuated switches – With bimetallic element
Reexamination Certificate
2005-07-05
2005-07-05
Vortman, Anatoly (Department: 2835)
Electricity: electrothermally or thermally actuated switches
Thermally actuated switches
With bimetallic element
C337S381000, C337S333000, C337S354000, C219S241000, C219S510000, C219S494000
Reexamination Certificate
active
06914514
ABSTRACT:
A steam-responsive switch for use in an electrical water boiling appliance comprises a main body (12) from which extends a tubular portion (13) having at or near its leading end a heat responsive bimetal (16) extending across the mouth thereof which changes shape above a predetermined temperature defining a chamber behind the member and at the opposite face of the main body (12) an electrical contact pair, the bimetal (16) engaging on its rear face a slidable pushrod (20) which extends through the main body (12) in a sealed manner to act on the electrical contact pair, the tubular portion having a steam/air vent (64) at one side thereof adjacent the rear face of the bimetal (16).
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Baker & Botts L.L.P.
Kettle Solutions Limited
Vortman Anatoly
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