Samuel R Webb

US Patent:

40285154, Jun 7, 1977

Filed:

Sep 15, 1975

Appl. No.:

5/613696

Inventors:

Frank B. Desio - Melrose Park IL
Samuel Lee Webb - Lisle IL

Assignee:

Illinois Tool Works Inc. - Chicago IL

International Classification:

H01H 1332
H01H 106

US Classification:

200276

Abstract:

A dual-in-line switch package having a plurality of momentary contact switching stations and a plurality of indicating lights is disclosed. The switching mechanism of the switches is provided by a close wound coil spring having one end that encloses one contact and another end that is bent by the depression of a pushbutton so that it makes contact with a second contact in order to complete the circuit. The indicating lights may be light-emitting diodes which have lead extensions that are brought out of the package in line with the contacts for the switches. The light-emitting diodes rest on a support guide rail and are held in place in the switch when the cover is snapped on.