Patent ID: 7279652

Claim:
A switch assembly comprising: a unitary push button housing comprising an actuable button; a one-piece retainer having an outer edge, first surface and a second surface, said retainer including a recessed area formed on said first surface, said retainer being secured within said push button housing; a snap dome secured on said first surface of said retainer, such that said recessed area receives and retains said snap dome; and at least one terminal passing through said second surface of said retainer to said first surface, said button configured to be actuated into said snap dome, said snap dome being urged into contact with said at least one terminal when said button is actuated into said snap dome, wherein said snap dome includes a plurality of arms, and said recessed area of said retainer includes a plurality of arm areas in which said arms of said snap dome are respectively positioned, with one of said plurality of arm areas extending through said outer edge of said retainer providing an opening therethrough.