Molded/integrated touch switch/control panel assembly and method for making same
CA 2467728 C · Owner: Touchsensor Technologies, Llc · Inventors: Schaefer, William D.; Caldwell, David W.; Bird, Kevin C.
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Touch switches are integrated with thermoformable injection molded, and other , substrates to yield integrated touch switch/control panel assemblies. The ensuant assemblies can include, ridges, depressions, anchors overlaps, rivets and bezels or other housings. They can have any, combination of flat and curved surfaces. Further such assemblies can be , incorporated into components of other assemblies, such as automobiles.
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- Filed November 19, 2002 and granted January 29, 2013. A Canadian patent filed from October 1, 1989 lasts 20 years from filing, so its term ended November 19, 2022.
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