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Cover member for illuminated pushbutton switch

  • US 7,005,596 B2
  • Filed: 12/17/2002
  • Issued: 02/28/2006
  • Est. Priority Date: 12/21/2001
  • Status: Expired due to Fees
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1. An illuminated pushbutton switch cover member, comprising:

  • a key sheet; and

    a resin key top jointed to the key sheet, said resin key top having an indicator portion provided therein that emits light from inside upon receiving light from an internal light source provided below the key sheet;

    wherein the key sheet is formed of a thermoplastic elastomer and is capable of blocking light, and an opening for passage of light is formed in the key sheet to expose a bottom side of the resin key top to the internal light source, wherein the resin key top has a flange portion extending outward, and a cover portion for covering the flange portion is provided on the key sheet.

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