Electricity: circuit makers and breakers – Capacitive switch
Reexamination Certificate
2005-10-25
2005-10-25
Scott, James R. (Department: 2832)
Electricity: circuit makers and breakers
Capacitive switch
C200S310000, C307S112000, C341S033000
Reexamination Certificate
active
06958459
ABSTRACT:
A contact switching arrangement with a flat electrically non-conducting cover which forms a switching area on a top facing the user, and has an underside facing away from the user, at which at least one electrode is arranged and is connected with a switching arrangement for triggering a contact signal when a finger of the user or a similar conducting body approaches. The cover has a light-reflecting, electrically non-conducting film, at least over portions, which acts as a non-conductor. The contact switching arrangement is for use in connection with control panels of electronic devices, for example.
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Pauley Petersen & Erickson
Schott AG
Scott James R.
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