Luminous turning button
US7780325B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Dec 16, 2004 |
| Grant date | Aug 24, 2010 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 5, 2025 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH01H3/08
- WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A luminous turning button for an electric circuit, including a handle mounted to pivot about an axis to actuate at least one electric switch unit and that is illuminated by a light source substantially disposed along the axis. The handle includes a cap forming a disk and a gripping tab that protrudes in a diametral plane. The cap is made of translucent or transparent material capable of allowing the light to travel to the outside, the gripping tab being hollow and covering an integrated mechanical base made of opaque material.
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