Electricity: circuit makers and breakers – Electric switch details – Indicators
Patent
1994-09-30
1996-05-28
Walczak, David J.
Electricity: circuit makers and breakers
Electric switch details
Indicators
200310, H01H 900
Patent
active
055213456
ABSTRACT:
An illuminated switch assembly which is suitable for incorporation in a membrane keyboard or other switch array is provided. The membrane switch board is provided with a region through which light may pass about the switches. A light source is mounted proximate the switches with a reflector operatively associated therewith. Reflected light from the light source will be passed through the regions about the switch board illuminating an area that is to be pressed to operate the switch.
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Tokheim Corporation
Walczak David J.
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