Patent ID: 6822177
Filing Date: 2004-11-23
Classification: H01H

Abstract:
A switch actuator adapted to receive a switch, said switch actuator comprising:(a) a generally flexible actuator housing having a longitudinal axis, said generally flexible actuator housing comprising (i) a canister having an outer surface, a left side and a right side, and a width W2 between the left and right sides, said canister further comprising a resiliently flexible switch-facing end and a generally closed user-facing end, said generally flexible switch-facing end having an opening adapted to resiliently receive and grip a such switch, and (ii) a generally flexible neck extending from said canister, said generally flexible neck having a width W3, magnitude of the width W2 of said canister being greater than magnitude of the width W3 of said generally flexible neck; and (b) as a distinct element, a generally rigid elongate arm extending from said generally flexible neck.