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US 9,381,706 B2Granted
Button matrix and method of molding thereof
AssigneeinMusic Brands, Inc.
InventorsPaul C. Williamson, Jonathan Hayes
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Abstract
A button matrix is disclosed. The button matrix includes a base portion. A button body extends from the base and is formed from a translucent material. A button top formed from an opaque material is connected to the button body.
Claims18
A button matrix, comprising:
- a base portion;
- a button body extending from the base portion formed from a translucent material, wherein a bottom of the button body has a domed surface, wherein the domed surface includes a relief configured to provide a spring-like tension to return the button body upwards to an un-pressed state when the button body is pressed by a user;
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- a button top formed from an opaque material connected to the button body, wherein the button top is configured to permit light to transmit through at least one side wall of the button body.
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A button matrix, comprising:
- a base portion;
- a button body extending from the base portion formed from a translucent material, wherein a bottom of the button body has a domed surface, wherein the domed surface comprises a recess and an LED is placed in the recess;
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- a button top formed from an opaque material connected to the button body, wherein the button top is configured to permit light to transmit through at least one side wall of the button body.
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Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.