Donald D Kikta

US Patent:

46706305, Jun 2, 1987

Filed:

Mar 17, 1986

Appl. No.:

6/840960

Inventors:

Donald D. Kikta - Downers Grove IL
Kent E. Regnier - Lombard IL

Assignee:

Grayhill, Inc. - LaGrange IL

International Classification:

H01H 106
H01H 900
H01H 1502

US Classification:

200 16C

Abstract:

A machine insertable DIP switch having the same dimensions as an integrated circuit module which includes a base having molded-in terminal contact elements, a slider for each pair of contacts and carrying a spring-biased contact member of cup or ball shape and a cover holding the sliders within the base. Each slider receives a contactor such that in one position the contacts will be normally closed and in a diametrically opposed position the contacts will be normally open while the actuating tab or button of the slider remains in the same position with respect to the cover and base.

US Patent:

45903441, May 20, 1986

Filed:

Jun 15, 1984

Appl. No.:

6/621216

Inventors:

Donald D. Kikta - Downers Grove IL
Kent E. Regnier - Lombard IL

Assignee:

Grayhill, Inc. - LaGrange IL

International Classification:

H01H 106

US Classification:

200291

Abstract:

A machine insertable DIP switch having the same dimensions as an integrated circuit module which includes a base having molded-in terminal contact elements, a slider for each pair of contacts and carrying a spring-biased contact member of cup or ball shape and a cover holding the sliders within the base. Each slider receives a contactor such that in one position the contacts will be normally closed and in a diametrically opposed position the contacts will be normally open while the actuating tab or button of the slider remains in the same position with respect to the cover and base.