Electricity: circuit makers and breakers – Electric switch details – Actuators
Reexamination Certificate
2011-03-22
2011-03-22
Luebke, Renee S (Department: 2833)
Electricity: circuit makers and breakers
Electric switch details
Actuators
C200S553000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07910849
ABSTRACT:
A mounting system for a button includes first and second spring elements located adjacent opposite ends of the button. Each of the spring elements includes a serpentine portion capable of multiple degrees of freedom of movement providing varying actuating motions for the button. The spring elements may be defined by a plate also having a center portion secured to the button and opposite end portions secured to a base. According to one embodiment, the button is made from a thermoplastic material and the plate is metal.
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Hibshman Thomas E.
Mack Adam M.
Drinker Biddle & Reath LLP
Klaus Lisa
Luebke Renee S
Lutron Electronics Co. Inc.
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