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Vented membrane switch with contaminant scavenger

US4365130A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateDec 28, 1981
Grant dateDec 21, 1982
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Expiry dateDec 28, 2001

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH01H2229/002
  • WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A membrane switch, which is vented to equalize air pressures within and outside the switch, includes a scavenger material in the vent passage selected to react with airborne contaminants and prevent or substantially reduce their passage into the area of the switch contacts.

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