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US 2016/0259363 A1Published application
Integrated Seal for Control Button
AssigneeSnap-on Incorporated
InventorPaul W. Griffin
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Abstract
A seal integrated into a groove of a button. The seal includes a cross-section with a peak surrounded by a valley on each side of the peak. The valleys both extend below the outer surface of the midsection of the button and the peak extends above the outer surface. This structure allows for easier compression of the seal while performing the sealing function.
Claims15
A button comprising:
- a base;
- a midsection extending from the base;
- a groove disposed within the midsection;
- and
- a seal extending around the groove, the seal having a cross section with a peak surrounded by a valley.
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A button comprising:
- a base;
- a midsection extending from the base;
- a groove disposed within the midsection and having surface area;
- and
- a seal extending around the groove, the seal contacting a substantial entirety of the surface area of the groove.
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Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.