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EP0595446 - Gravity actuated magnetic switch [Right-click to bookmark this link]
StatusThe application has been refused
Status updated on  16.05.1997
Database last updated on 26.03.2026
Most recent event   Tooltip16.05.1997Refusal of applicationpublished on 02.07.1997 [1997/27]
Applicant(s)For all designated states
MAY & SCOFIELD Inc
627 South Dearborn Street Howell
Michigan 48844-0500 / US
[N/P]
Former [1994/18]For all designated states
MAY & SCOFIELD Inc
627 South Dearborn Street
Howell, Michigan 48844-0500 / US
Inventor(s)01 / Carothers, Kenneth Eugene
2317 Karen Drive
Howell, Michigan 48843 / US
[1994/18]
Representative(s)Senior, Alan Murray, et al
J A Kemp
14 South Square
Gray's Inn
London WC1R 5JJ / GB
[N/P]
Former [1994/18]Senior, Alan Murray, et al
J.A. KEMP & CO., 14 South Square, Gray's Inn
London WC1R 5LX / GB
Application number, filing date93302244.424.03.1993
[1994/18]
Priority number, dateUS1992096765628.10.1992         Original published format: US 967656
[1994/18]
Filing languageEN
Procedural languageEN
PublicationType: A1 Application with search report 
No.:EP0595446
Date:04.05.1994
Language:EN
[1994/18]
Search report(s)(Supplementary) European search report - dispatched on:EP21.02.1994
ClassificationIPC:H01H35/02, H01H36/00
[1994/18]
CPC:
H01H35/022 (EP,US)
Designated contracting statesAT,   BE,   DE,   DK,   ES,   FR,   GB,   IT,   NL,   SE [1994/18]
TitleGerman:Durch Änderung des Schwerefeldes betätigter magnetischer Schalter[1994/18]
English:Gravity actuated magnetic switch[1994/18]
French:Interrupteur magnétique de gravité[1994/18]
Examination procedure21.09.1994Examination requested  [1994/46]
05.02.1996Despatch of a communication from the examining division (Time limit: M04)
03.06.1996Reply to a communication from the examining division
30.07.1996Despatch of communication of intention to grant (Approval: )
05.02.1997Despatch of communication that the application is refused, reason: formalities examination [1997/27]
15.02.1997Application refused, date of legal effect [1997/27]
Fees paidRenewal fee
20.02.1995Renewal fee patent year 03
26.02.1996Renewal fee patent year 04
Penalty fee
Additional fee for renewal fee
31.03.199705   M06   Not yet paid
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