US PATENT SUBCLASS 337 / 42
.~.~.~.~ Plural switches

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337 /   HD   ELECTRICITY: ELECTROTHERMALLY OR THERMALLY ACTUATED SWITCHES

14  DF  ELECTROTHERMALLY ACTUATED SWITCHES {9}
36  DF  .~ With bimetallic elements (i.e., motion takes place in a plane at right angles to its major axis) {10}
37  DF  .~.~ With manual or other mechanical contact controlling means {12}
41  DF  .~.~.~ Multiple contact or plural circuit control means {3}
42.~.~.~.~ Plural switches {1}
43  DF  .~.~.~.~.~> With interlocking means

DEFINITION

Classification: 337/42

(under subclass 41) Subject matter comprising at least two or more separate distinct and independently operative switch devices whereby two or more separate and distinct electrical circuits may be controlled.

(1) Note. For devices wherein one set of contacts or one electrical circuit controls a heater means for one or more electrothermal current responsive actuating means. See subclasses 102+.

SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:

29, for plural electrothermal switches with space discharge devices.

144, for electrothermal fuses with single mechanical control means.

338, for similar devices actuated by thermally responsive bimetallic elements.