Metal working – Method of mechanical manufacture – Knob or knob shank making
Reexamination Certificate
2006-11-14
2006-11-14
Compton, Eric (Department: 3726)
Metal working
Method of mechanical manufacture
Knob or knob shank making
C029S017100, C029S017200, C029S527400, C079S003000, C200S314000, C200S317000, C264S132000, C400S490000, C400S494000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07134205
ABSTRACT:
A button, knob or control key with an etchable support plate which is engraved on the backside with a fine symbol by laser, erosion or mechanical engraving, which only cuts into the material of the support plate, but not through the support plate. The backside of the support plate is optionally coated. A foil is applied on the laminated layer and affixed thereto. The front side of the support plate is treated with a material-removing substance. The material removal with the material-removing substance is performed until the engraving extending into the support plate is at least partially or completely exposed on the front side. Application of a protective layer to the front side of the support plate from which the material was removed. A function symbol is provided on the button such that it can be backlit. It is engraved in a fine line width providing a sharp optical definition erosion, mechanical engraving.
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Angell Demmel Europe GmbH
Compton Eric
Norris McLaughlin & Marcus PA
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