Assembly for permitting the transmission of an electrical signal between areas of different pressure
First Claim
1. An assembly for passing an electrical signal between areas, comprising:
- a housing defining a first area and a second area;
a sleeve cooperating with the housing to define a port;
a button disposed at least partially in the port;
a first electrically conductive member disposed in the first area and being in electrical communication with the button;
a second electrically conductive member disposed in the second area and being in electrical communication with the button;
a first insulator disposed between the button and the housing;
a second insulator disposed between the button and the sleeve;
a third insulator disposed between the first insulator and the second insulator; and
a fourth insulator disposed between the sleeve and the second insulator.
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Abstract
An assembly is disclosed for permitting the transmission of an electrical signal between areas. A housing defines first and second areas having different pressures. A sleeve threadingly engaged with the housing defines a port, and an electrically conductive button is disposed at least partially in the port. An input wire extending into the port is connected to the button at a first point, and an output wire is connected to the button at a second point and extends into the second area. A first compressible insulator is disposed between the button and the housing, and a second compressible insulator is disposed between the button and the sleeve. An insulative O-ring is disposed between the first insulator and the second insulator, and a third insulator is disposed between the sleeve and the second insulator.
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Citations
23 Claims
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1. An assembly for passing an electrical signal between areas, comprising:
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a housing defining a first area and a second area; a sleeve cooperating with the housing to define a port; a button disposed at least partially in the port; a first electrically conductive member disposed in the first area and being in electrical communication with the button; a second electrically conductive member disposed in the second area and being in electrical communication with the button; a first insulator disposed between the button and the housing; a second insulator disposed between the button and the sleeve; a third insulator disposed between the first insulator and the second insulator; and a fourth insulator disposed between the sleeve and the second insulator. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13)
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14. An assembly for permitting the transmission of an electrical signal between areas, comprising:
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a housing defining a first area having a first pressure and a second area having a second pressure normally greater than the first pressure; a sleeve threadingly engaged with the housing to define a port having an axis; an electrically conductive button disposed at least partially in the port; a first wire extending from the first area into the port and connected to the button at a first point; a second wire extending from the second area into the port and connected to the button at a second point; a first insulator disposed between the button and the housing; a second insulator disposed between the button and the sleeve; an insulative O-ring disposed between the first insulator and the second insulator; and a third insulator disposed between the sleeve and the second insulator. - View Dependent Claims (15, 16, 17)
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18. A method of passing an electrical signal between areas, comprising:
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providing a housing defining a first area and a second area; providing a sleeve which cooperates with the housing to define a port; providing a button at least partially in the port; providing a first electrically conductive member in the first area and in electrical communication with the button; providing a second electrically conductive member in the second area and in electrical communication with the button; providing a first insulator between the button and the housing; providing a second insulator between the button and the sleeve; and providing a third insulator between the first insulator and the second insulator; and providing a fourth insulator between the sleeve and the second insulator. - View Dependent Claims (19)
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20. An assembly for passing an electrical signal between areas, comprising:
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a housing defining a first area and a second area; a sleeve cooperating with the housing to define a port; a button disposed at least partially in the port; a first electrically conductive member disposed in the first area and being in electrical communication with the button; a second electrically conductive member disposed in the second area and being in electrical communication with the button; a first insulator disposed between the button and the housing; a second insulator disposed between the button and the sleeve; and a third insulator disposed between the first insulator and the second insulator; the first electrically conductive member being connected to the button at a first point, and the assembly further comprising a first insulative tube disposed generally around the first point.
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21. An assembly for passing an electrical signal between areas, comprising:
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a housing defining a first area and a second area; a sleeve cooperating with the housing to define a port; a button disposed at least partially in the port; a first electrically conductive member disposed in the first area and being in electrical communication with the button; a second electrically conductive member disposed in the second area and being in electrical communication with the button; a first insulator disposed between the button and the housing; a second insulator disposed between the button and the sleeve; and a third insulator disposed between the first insulator and the second insulator; the second electrically conductive member being connected to the button at a second point, and the assembly further comprising a second insulative tube disposed generally around the second point.
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22. An assembly for passing an electrical signal between areas, comprising:
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a housing defining a first area and a second area; a sleeve cooperating with the housing to define a port; a button disposed at least partially in the port; a first electrically conductive member disposed in the first area and being in electrical communication with the button; a second electrically conductive member disposed in the second area and being in electrical communication with the button; a first insulator disposed between the button and the housing; a second insulator disposed between the button and the sleeve; and a third insulator disposed between the first insulator and the second insulator; the first electrically conductive member extending from the first area into the sleeve at a third point, and the assembly further comprising a third insulative tube disposed generally around the third point.
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23. An assembly for passing an electrical signal between areas, comprising:
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a housing defining a first area and a second area; a sleeve cooperating with the housing to define a port; a button disposed at least partially in the port; a first electrically conductive member disposed in the first area and being in electrical communication with the button; a second electrically conductive member disposed in the second area and being in electrical communication with the button; a first insulator disposed between the button and the housing; a second insulator disposed between the button and the sleeve; and a third insulator disposed between the first insulator and the second insulator; the sleeve comprising a flange adapted to cooperate with the housing, and the assembly further comprising a sealing member disposed between the housing and the flange of the sleeve.
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Specification