Electricity: circuit makers and breakers – Solid contact – Compressible elastomer
Reexamination Certificate
2007-01-09
2007-01-09
Lee, K. (Department: 2832)
Electricity: circuit makers and breakers
Solid contact
Compressible elastomer
C200S05200R, C200S341000
Reexamination Certificate
active
10703221
ABSTRACT:
A switching device for use on flexible material includes a core member configured to be secured to and extend outwardly from a flexible material, a switch supported by the core member, and a cover. The switch is configured to be operably connected to an electrical device. The resistance required to activate the switch beyond that provided by the user's fingers is provided solely by the core member, the switch, the cover, or any combination thereof.
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Hutsenpiller Scott K.
Kohatsu Shane S.
Banner & Witcoff , Ltd.
Lee K.
Nike Inc.
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