US4943694A
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Push-button cover assembly
Assignee: C & K COMPONENTS Inc A CORP OF MASSACHUSETTS
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Filing: 1989-05-01
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Granted: 1990-07-24
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Expires: 2009-05-01
Abstract
Abstract This invention is directed at a push-button cover assembly which includes a housing section and first and second actuators. The housing includes a first side, a second side, a third side, and a fourth side. The first and second sides include vertical channels which are configured to accept and guide annular protuberances formed on the first and second actuators. The third and fourth sides include first and second resilient plates which are formed integrally with the sides and function to engage a support. The housing includes a base portion with a central through hole configured to accept a standard electric rocker switch.
Inventors
- 👤 Neil Kroth
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-05 22:56
CPC Classifications
H; H01; H01H; H01H13/00; H01H13/68
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 4
Claim 1
Independent Claim
132 words
The combination of an electric switch cover assembly and an electric switch, the electric switch cover assembly comprising a housing, a first push-button and a second push-button; the cover assembly being positioned over the electric switch; the housing including a first side, a second side and a base portion; the first side including a first channel and a second channel; the second side including a third channel and a fourth channel; the first channel being positioned in spaced parallel relation to the third channel; the second channel being positioned in spaced parallel relation to the fourth channel; the first and second push-buttons being adapted to engage the channels; the base portion being integrally formed with the first and second side; the base portion including a central through hole and an inner lip.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
132 words
The combination of an electric switch cover assembly and an electric switch, the electric switch cover assembly comprising a housing, a first push-button and a second push-button; the cover assembly being positioned over the electric switch; the housing including a first side, a second side and a base portion; the first side including a first channel and a second channel; the second side including a third channel and a fourth channel; the first channel being positioned in spaced parallel relation to the third channel; the second channel being positioned in spaced parallel relation to the fourth channel; the first and second push-buttons being adapted to engage the channels; the base portion being integrally formed with the first and second side; the base portion including a central through hole and an inner lip.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
95 words
The combination as recited in claim 1 wherein the housing further includes a third side and a fourth side; the third side including an outer surface; a first resilient plate being located on the outer surface of the third side; the fourth side including an outer surface; a second resilient plate being located on the outer surface of the fourth side; the first resilient plate being formed integrally with the third side; the second resilient plate being formed integrally with the fourth side; the first and second resilient plates being adapted to engage a support.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
66 words
The combination as recited in claim 2 wherein the electric switch cover assembly is positioned over the electric switch; the electric switch extending through the base portion central through hole; the first push-button includes a first and second annular protuberance; the second push-button includes third and fourth annular protuberances; the first and second push-buttons movably mounted within the housing; the annular protuberances fitting within the channels.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1993-07-23 | 1994-01-22 | 1994-07-24 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1997-07-23 | 1998-01-22 | 1998-07-24 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 2001-07-23 | 2002-01-22 | 2002-07-24 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |