Patent ID: 6016020
Filing Date: 2000-01-18
Classification: E03C,H03K

Abstract:
A method of using a low voltage level actuator in a potentially moisture laden environment to initiate electrical coupling of an electrical appliance with a switch circuit that is associated with a relatively high voltage power source, the method comprising the steps of:providing a low voltage level actuator which is electrically isolated from the high voltage power source, and wherein the actuator includes a deflectable area constituting a button whose depression results in passage of a relatively low voltage level electrical signal from the actuator;locating the button in a working surface accessible to a user; andelectrically coupling the actuator to a signal processing means is a microprocessor operative by electrical signals from the actuator to stop operation of the appliance following one button depression, to operate the appliance for one time duration following two button depressions, and to operate the appliance for a second time duration following three button depressions.