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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Mar. 22, 2011
Filed:
Oct. 27, 2005
Thomas E. Hibshman, Allentown, PA (US);
Adam M. Mack, Bethlehem, PA (US);
Thomas E. Hibshman, Allentown, PA (US);
Adam M. Mack, Bethlehem, PA (US);
Lutron Electronics Co., Inc., Coopersburg, PA (US);
Abstract
A mounting system for a button includes first and second spring elements located adjacent opposite ends of the button. Each of the spring elements includes a serpentine portion capable of multiple degrees of freedom of movement providing varying actuating motions for the button. The spring elements may be defined by a plate also having a center portion secured to the button and opposite end portions secured to a base. According to one embodiment, the button is made from a thermoplastic material and the plate is metal.
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