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Elastomeric switch control device

CA 1236507 A · Owner: Gates Data Products, Inc. · Inventors: Watkins, Richard L.; Nemeth, Joseph C.

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An elastomeric switch control element is disclosed for push button switches and the like, including first and second annular spring portions formed of elastic material, one of the spring portions being adapted to undergo a rolling action upon depression of the switch control element and, the other annular portion being adapted to flex and undergo a snap transformation to provide a tactile feel to the operator.

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  • Granted May 10, 1988. A Canadian patent filed before October 1, 1989 lasted 17 years from grant, so its term ended May 10, 2005.
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FiledMarch 27, 1984
GrantedMay 10, 1988
Term endedMay 10, 2005
Patent numberCA 1236507 A
Classification (IPC)H01H13/70 +1 more

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1985198819911994199720002003Application filedMarch 27, 1984Patent grantedMay 10, 1988Term endedMay 10, 2005

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