Independently positionable and programmable key switches

Details Independently positionable and programmable key switches Independently positionable and programmable key switches

2007-01-02

2007-01-02

Friedhofer, Michael A (Department: 2832)

Electricity: circuit makers and breakers

Multiple circuit control

Multiple switch

C200S341000, C341S022000

Reexamination Certificate

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10804575

ABSTRACT:
An independently positionable key switch including a key base having a key cap receiving opening and at least one gripping feature operative to facilitate gripping of the key base. An actuatable key cap is arranged in the key receiving opening of the key base. The key cap is actuatable between an unactuated position and an actuated position.

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