Molded/integrated touch switch/control panel assembly and method for making same
US6897390B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Oct 15, 2002 |
| Grant date | May 24, 2005 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 15, 2022 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T29/49105
- WIPO fieldFurniture, games
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
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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