Patent ID: 7173204
Filing Date: 2007-02-06
Classification: H01H

Abstract:
1. A control panel assembly comprising: at least one moveable button defining an outer surface; an electroluminescent film operatively supported on said outer surface of said button such that said electroluminescent film is adapted for selectively emitting light from said outer surface of said button; a frame member hingeably supporting said button such that said button is moveable relative to said frame member; a support structure operatively supporting said frame member, said button including a rail that abuts against said support structure to limit movement of said button; and a circuit board adapted to form at least one electrical circuit, wherein said circuit is open when said button is positioned away from said circuit board and said rail abuts against said support structure and closed when said button operatively electrically contacts said circuit board as a result of moving said button toward said circuit board.