Patents by Inventor William M. Brettman, deceased

William M. Brettman, deceased has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Patent number: 3932721
    Abstract: An improved, weather-sealed switch actuator arrangement especially suited for use in electrical or electronic apparatus that may be exposed to hostile ambient conditions. The switch actuator is fabricated of plastic, non-metallic materials wherein a base actuator member is overfitted with a pliant, weather-resistant material, which actuator may be snap-fitted into a recess in the housing of the associated apparatus. A plurality of hook-like tab members on the base actuator cooperate with a plurality of associated apertures in the bottom surface of the housing recess for captivation purposes. A peripheral ridge in the bottom surface of the recess makes a press fit into the material of the overfitted cover to provide a tight, weather-proof seal against water, sand and other dirt particulate. A center portion of the base actuator member is suspended in cantilever fashion with an operating tab or actuator extending laterally inwardly from the free end thereof.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 3, 1975
    Date of Patent: January 13, 1976
    Assignee: Motorola, Inc.
    Inventors: Kenneth E. Crowell, William M. Brettman, deceased