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Touch sensitive switching apparatus

  • US 5,291,068 A
  • Filed: 09/01/1992
  • Issued: 03/01/1994
  • Est. Priority Date: 09/01/1992
  • Status: Expired due to Term
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1. A touch responsive apparatus for use in controlling an electrical load, the apparatus comprising:

  • conductive housing means having a first housing end and a second housing end, wherein the first housing end includes a first touch contact surface and stop means;

    a conductive longitudinal member having a longitudinal axis disposed within the conductive housing means and a first member end having a second touch contact surface and a stop surface;

    insulation means for substantially electrically insulating the conductive longitudinal member from the conductive housing means, the insulation means interposed between and engaging the stop surface and the stop means;

    fastening means connected to the conductive longitudinal member to secure the first member end against the insulation means; and

    circuit means electrically connected to the conductive housing means and the conductive longitudinal member, the circuit means responsive to substantially non-infinite resistance connected between the first contact surface and the second contact surface to selectively control operation of the electrical load.

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