Multi-directional switch
August 9, 2005. Estimated Expiration Date is calculated based on simple USPTO term provisions. It does not account for terminal disclaimers, term adjustments, failure to pay maintenance fees, or other factors which might affect the term of a patent.Patent References 3005055 3852557 Pushbutton keyboard system and method of making same Keyboard switch assembly having adhesive position retainer element Miniaturized calculator keyboard switch assembly having universally pivoted key actuators Joystick controller mechanism operating one or plural switches sequentially or simultaneously Switch apparatus Multiple dome switch assembly having pivotable common actuator Electronic basketball game Switch mechanism InventorAssigneeApplicationNo. 06/764514 filed on 08/09/1985US Classes:463/37, Hand manipulated (e.g., keyboard, mouse, touch panel, etc.)200/339, Rocker200/5A, With independent operators200/6AUniversally pivoted handleExaminersPrimary: Pinkham, Richard C.Assistant: Lastova, MaryAnn Stoll Attorney, Agent or FirmInternational ClassesH01H 13/702 (20060101)H01H 13/70 (20060101) H01H 25/04 (20060101) A63F 13/06 (20060101) A63F 13/02 (20060101) AbstractA four-directional switch which can be turned on and off in four directions, which comprises a base plate having a plurality of electrodes formed thereon, a key top having an indication showing predetermined four pressing directions in an identifiable manner, a support member constituting a fulcrum between the base plate and the key top, a plurality of conductive rubbers disposed opposing to the plurality of electrodes so as to be in electrical contact with corresponding ones of the electrodes, and a sustaining member having the plurality of conductive rubbers fixed thereto and having elastic force for sustaining the conductive rubbers so as not to be in contact with the electrodes when the key top is not pressed.Other References
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