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Magtech Usa, Inc.

Oliver C Mou

Joseph W Cole

A novelty item has a base and a display extending upwardly from the base. The display comprises at least a first segment and at least a second segment each having an outer cylindrical wall and an inner cylindrical wall, the inner and outer walls separated from one another thereby defining a first interior space, and the inner cylindrical wall defining a second interior space. A divider is located between the first and second segments, the divider supporting the second segment over the first segment in generally vertical alignment, the display having a generally open top leading to an interior of the display defined by the second interior space of said first and second segment. The novelty item may have the appearance of a gaming machine 'top' light and may be also be configured for utilitarian use, such as a writing utensil holder or mug.

Novelty item

A push-button actuatable electrical switch is disclosed. In one embodiment, the push-button electrical switch includes a body, a push-button lens cap extending from a first end of the body, and an electrical switch. Depression of the push-button lens cap causes the electrical switch to be activated. An electrically conductive pathway is defined through the body to a support structure whereby electrical discharges are routed to ground rather than through the lamp and electrical switch. In one embodiment, the pathway is defined by conductive carbon particles dispersed through a plastic forming parts of the switch, such as the body and the lens cap.

Push-button type electrical switch having secondary conductive pathway to ground

A tool for use in removing and replacing a bulb of a push-button type actuatable switch comprises a tool body having a first end defining a bulb-accepting opening. A plurality of tines surround at least a portion of the opening. When the tines are in a first position, the opening is sufficiently large to accept a bulb. When pressed inwardly, the tines reduce the size of the opening and engage a bulb located therein. Movement of a sleeve over the outside of the body presses the tines inwardly. In one embodiment, a flexible sleeve is located in the opening for gripping and protecting a bulb. A stop extends into the insert, limiting the extent to which a bulb may be pressed into the tool. An opposing end of the tool may include a prong or blade for engaging and removing a lens cover over a bulb.

Method and apparatus for removing and replacing bulb of push-button type electrical switch

A push-button actuatable electrical switch is disclosed. In one embodiment, the push-button electrical switch includes a body having a first end and a second end, an actuator associated with the body, a push-button lens cap mounted to the actuator and extending from the first end of said body, an electrical switch having a switch button for activating the switch, and a mount adapted to support a lamp and the electrical switch. In one embodiment, the body includes a latch extending outwardly from the bottom end of the body in a direction generally opposite the top end and the mount includes a surface for engagement by the latch for connecting the mount to the body in position such that movement of the actuator with the push-button lens cap causes the switch button to be activated. In one embodiment, at least a portion of the body adjacent the push-button lens cap is transparent and illuminated by the lamp. In another embodiment, an electrically conductive pathway is defined through the body to a support structure whereby electrical discharges are routed to ground rather than through the lamp and electrical switch.

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Las Vegas, NV, United States of America

Oliver C Mou