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Self adhering tape switch
Assignee: Tapeswitch Corp of America
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Filing: 1980-01-11
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Granted: 1981-10-06
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Expires: 2000-01-11
Abstract
Abstract Self adhering tape switch or ribbon switch assembly is provided including a tape switch strip. A layer of deformable material bonds to the underside of said tape switch. A layer of pressure sensitive adhesive is applied to the underside of the deformable material layer. A removable strip of paper adheres to the underside of the pressure sensitive adhesive. It is notched to permit coiling.
Inventors
- 👤 Robert H. Koenig
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-27 06:59
CPC Classifications
H; H01; H01H; H01H3/00; H01H3/02; H01H3/14; H01H3/141; H01H3/142; E; E05; E05F; E05F15/00; E05F15/40; E05F15/42; E05F15/44
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 5
Claim 1
Independent Claim
85 words
Self adhering tape switch assembly comprising: a tape switch having a pair of switch contacts, a layer of deformable material bonded to the underside of said tape switch, a layer of pressure sensitive adhesive connected to the underside of said deformable material layer, a strip of paper adhering to the underside of the pressure sensitive adhesive, said paper strip being removable, a plurality of spaced notches cut through the paper and pressure sensitive adhesive layer so that the tape switch assembly can be easily coiled.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
85 words
Self adhering tape switch assembly comprising: a tape switch having a pair of switch contacts, a layer of deformable material bonded to the underside of said tape switch, a layer of pressure sensitive adhesive connected to the underside of said deformable material layer, a strip of paper adhering to the underside of the pressure sensitive adhesive, said paper strip being removable, a plurality of spaced notches cut through the paper and pressure sensitive adhesive layer so that the tape switch assembly can be easily coiled.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
16 words
Apparatus as in claim 1 wherein the layer of deformable material is closed cell polyvinylchloride sponge.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
19 words
Apparatus as in claim 2 wherein the polyvinylchloride sponge is adhered to the tape switch assembly by solvent bonding.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
12 words
Apparatus as in claim 3 wherein the solvent bonding agent is tetrahydrofurane.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1984-10-05 | 1985-04-06 | 1985-10-06 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1988-10-05 | 1989-04-06 | 1989-10-06 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1992-10-05 | 1993-04-06 | 1993-10-06 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |