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Lighted switch

US9281140B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateApr 15, 2014
Grant dateMar 8, 2016
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Expiry dateAug 26, 2034

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH01H2219/036
  • WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

The invention is directed to a switch comprising an LED for indicating when a connected electrical device is activated or not. In certain examples, the electrical device is a water pump. In certain examples, the invention is drawn to a circuit comprising a switch, a logic circuit, an electrical device, and an LED subcircuit, whereby the electrical device is turned on by closing the switch, and whereby the LED functions as an indicator light remaining on while the electrical device remains on, and turning off when the electrical device is turned off.

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