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Flexible light guide for membrane switch

US7888613B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJan 22, 2008
Grant dateFeb 15, 2011
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Expiry dateMay 26, 2029

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH01H2219/062
  • WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

In an embodiment, a membrane switch may include a flexible light guide having a first refractive index. The flexible light guide may include a first wall, an opposing second wall, and one or more additional walls. One or more of the first wall, the second wall and the additional walls may be disposed adjacent to a substance including a second refractive index that is lower than the first refractive index.

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