Switching device with integrated light source

Details Switching device with integrated light source Switching device with integrated light source

2007-05-22

2007-05-22

Friedhofer, Michael A. (Department: 2832)

Electricity: circuit makers and breakers

Electric switch details

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Reexamination Certificate

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11176506

ABSTRACT:
A switching device which includes a lighting source (18) having an SMC (surface mounted component) type light emitting diode, which includes a pair of connection members (52) with base portions (82) each soldered or otherwise joined to a plate (76) of the SMC diode. The connection members have right angle bends (88) and pin portions (86) extending down from the bends. The lighting source lies within a switch mechanism (16) and within an operating member (14), with the pin portions projecting through channel portions (61) of an insulative casing into holes in energizing conductors (40).

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