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2005-09-02

2008-08-26

Friedhofer, Michael A. (Department: 2832)

Electricity: circuit makers and breakers

Solid contact

Membrane type

C200S514000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07417202

ABSTRACT:
A switch is delineated comprising a first conductive region; a second conductive region aligned with the first conductive region, the second conductive region including a first conductive pattern forming a first switch terminal and a second conductive pattern forming a second switch terminal, the first conductive pattern separated by a space from the second conductive pattern; and a third conductive region between the first conductive region and the second conductive region, the third conductive region electrically coupling the first switch terminal to the second switch terminal to provide a first indication when the switch is open and a second indication when the switch is closed. Also delineated is a control panel including a plurality of such switches, as well as an appliance including such a control panel.

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CD4503B Types; Texas Instrument Data Sheet Acquired from Harris Semiconductor; Oct. 2003; pp. 3-238; Texas Instrument Incorporated, USA.

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