Patent ID: 6326569
Filing Date: 2001-12-04
Classification: G09F,H01H

Abstract:
A control panel assembly comprising:a bezel containing at least one opening;at least one button associated with said bezel;at least one of said bezel and said button having a main body vacuum formed into a predetermined shape and having an inner surface and an outer surface;said main body including coextruded first and second layers and a third layer applied to said second layer;wherein said first layer is generally transparent, said second layer is generally translucent, and said third layer is generally opaque; anda resilient switch mat associated with said at least one button comprising:a generally planar base portion;at least one generally hollow projection for contacting said button, said projection having first and second ends and inner and outer surfaces;said first end of said projection including a stepped portion for receiving a portion of said button.