Backlighted key for a keypad of an electronic device

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2011-07-12

2011-07-12

Luebke, Renee (Department: 2833)

Electricity: circuit makers and breakers

Electric switch details

Indicators

C200S314000

Reexamination Certificate

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07977593

ABSTRACT:
The disclosure relates to a key plunger and a key assembly for a key of an electronic device. The plunger comprises: a stalk made of a first material allowing light to pass through and a body section connected to the top of the plinth. In the plunger, the body section is made of a second material and shaped to fit snugly within an interior of a cap for the key and to extend horizontally about the stalk. The second material is a translucent, light-diffusing material; the first material allows more light to pass therethrough than the second material. The key assembly comprises: a key plunger; a key cap shaped to fit over the key plunger; and a backlight to illuminate an interior of the key cap. The backlight may be located underneath the key plunger and to a side of the stalk.

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