3-dimensional seal for a button

A method for assembling a water proof button in an electronic device, the device comprising a housing with housing walls that define a space within the housing, one of the housing walls including an aperture, the method comprising:

• inserting a cosmetic portion of a button into the aperture of the housing such that a flange portion of the button is positioned within the space of the housing, the button comprising a cavity defined by an internal surface and a post extending from the internal surface;
• applying a first portion of glue to the internal surface of the button and a second portion of glue to a surface of the flange portion;
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• securing a sealing assembly to the button and the housing, the sealing assembly comprising a first section and a second section, wherein securing the sealing assembly comprises positioning a protruding member of the sealing assembly within the cavity of the button such that:
• a first surface of the first section contacts the first portion of glue securing the first section to the button, wherein the post of the button extends through a post receiving hole of the first section, and
• a second surface of the second section contacts the second portion of glue securing the second section to the button, wherein the button constrains the sealing assembly within the space of the housing, wherein the first surface is separated from the second surface by a gap.

A water tight button assembly for use in an electronic device having a housing, the housing including housing walls that define a space within the housing with one of the walls including an aperture, the water tight button assembly comprising:

• a button including a cosmetic portion that protrudes from a flange portion of the button, wherein the cosmetic portion is positioned within the aperture of the housing, the button including a cavity and a post, wherein the cavity is defined by an internal surface and the post extends from the internal surface;
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• a sealing member comprising a first section and a second section, wherein:
• the first section includes a protruding member and a post receiving hole, the protruding member occupying the cavity of the button such that a first surface of the first section is secured to the internal surface of the button, wherein the post extends through the post receiving hole, and
• the second section includes a second surface secured to the flange portion of the button such that the button constrains the sealing member within the space of the housing, wherein the first surface is separated from the second surface by a gap.