Patents Represented by Attorney McMillian, Sobanski & Todd, LLC
  • Patent number: 7136051
    Abstract: A control panel of other electronic interface comprises an interior trim component having a touch pad and a target area associated with the touch pad. A non-movable switch is located behind the target area. The switch is operable to actuate and de-actuate an electrically operated device of the motor vehicle. The target area is associated with a sensitive operating portion or region of the switch.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 29, 2004
    Date of Patent: November 14, 2006
    Assignee: Lear Corporation
    Inventors: David A. Hein, Larry I. Shelton