(under the class definition) Devices including at least one contact actuating switch means of the type classifiable in this class in combination with a diverse type switching means of a type classifiable elsewhere in another art class. The two or more switching means may be physically located in the same housing or casing and may have cooperative features as long as each one is operative independently of the other. Some examples of diverse type switches are the mechanical, thermal and thermal current actuated type.
(1) Note. In order to be classifiable in this subclass the claimed subject matter must include means whereby at least one set of main contacts are opened or closed entirely under the influence of magnetic means.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
141+, for single switch devices having a principal actuating means which is magnetically controlled in combination with thermal current responsive means.
159+, for patents claiming a plurality of independent switch devices under the class definition.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS 200, Electricity: Circuit Makers and Breakers,
5, for devices, other than magnetically actuating, comprising a plurality of switches, each being separately operated whereby a plurality of contacts are actuating to control at least two or more circuits; subclasses 175+ for nonmagnetically controlled telephone type switches, not restricted to the telephone art by claimed subject matter, wherein a plurality of contacts are automatically selected; subclass 50 for a plurality of nonmagnetically operated switches adapted to be operated in a predetermined sequence; subclass 51.04 for plural switches selectively controlling multiple circuits and combined with or actuated by connector coupling; subclass 81.4 for devices comprising a plurality of fluid pressure actuated switches.
307, Electrical Transmission or Interconnection Systems, particularly
29, 38, 113+, and 326+ for switching systems which may include plural switches.
337, Electricity: Electrothermally or Thermally Actuated Switches,
2+, for electrothermal or thermally actuated circuit makers and breakers.
361, Electricity: Electrical Systems and Devices,
139+, for electric circuits for relays and electromagnets which may include a plurality of switches.
