Flip pack switch assembly with electroluminescent lamp and...

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2007-09-04

2007-09-04

Friedhofer, Michael A. (Department: 2832)

Electricity: circuit makers and breakers

Electric switch details

Indicators

C200S314000, C200S317000, C200S333000, C200S061620

Reexamination Certificate

active

10711385

ABSTRACT:
A switch flip pack for the interior of an automobile comprising a door trim panel with a switch panel carrying at least one electrical switch, a flip cover pivotally attached to the switch panel, and a electroluminescent lamp mounted to the flip cover. The flip cover has an opened position in which the electrical switch is accessible and a closed position in which the electrical switch is inaccessible. When energized, the electroluminescent lamp is positioned for emitting visible light to illuminate the electrical switch when the flip cover is in the opened position. A method is also provided for forming the flip cover and electroluminescent lamp by an injection molding process.

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