Abstract: A switch assembly includes a panel defining an aperture therethrough and a switch subassembly having a switch housing. At least one tab extends from the housing, the tab having a first portion extending away from the housing and toward the back side of the panel to a projection, the projection spaced in a longitudinal direction from the back side of the panel and laterally outward of the aperture when the tab is in a relaxed state, and a second portion that extends from the projection in the longitudinal direction and terminates in a tab end disposed within the aperture. The tab end is accessible from the front side of the panel and the tab is sufficiently flexible such that flexing the tab end inwardly from the front side causes the projection to flex inwardly from the relaxed state to a point where the projection can pass through the aperture.

Abstract: A switch assembly includes a panel defining an aperture therethrough and a switch subassembly having a switch housing. At least one tab extends from the housing, the tab having a first portion extending away from the housing and toward the back side of the panel to a projection, the projection spaced in a longitudinal direction from the back side of the panel and laterally outward of the aperture when the tab is in a relaxed state, and a second portion that extends from the projection in the longitudinal direction and terminates in a tab end disposed within the aperture. The tab end is accessible from the front side of the panel and the tab is sufficiently flexible such that flexing the tab end inwardly from the front side causes the projection to flex inwardly from the relaxed state to a point where the projection can pass through the aperture.

Abstract: A rotary switch with a knob having an axis of rotation and moveable to a plurality of angular positions and an elongated member extending in a longitudinal direction relative to the axis of the knob. A conductive member is positioned near a plurality of angularly displaced traces formed on a Printed Circuit Board. When the knob is rotated, the rotation is translated to longitudinal movement of the conductive member, which contacts at least one trace to close a circuit.

Abstract: An Electro Static Discharge protection device that is provided to protect sensitive electronics on a Printed Circuit Board (PCB) from inadvertent electrical discharge. The protective device is formed as an intervening structure between a contact surface and a PCB and utilizing the same ground as used by the PCB. When an electrical discharge occurs, the discharge is directed toward the PCB and directed to at least one ground point on the PCB so as to avoid damage to sensitive components.

Abstract: A rotary switch with a knob having an axis of rotation and moveable to a plurality of angular positions and an elongated member extending in a longitudinal direction relative to the axis of the knob. A conductive member is positioned near a plurality of angularly displaced traces formed on a Printed Circuit Board. When the knob is rotated, the rotation is translated to longitudinal movement of the conductive member, which contacts at least one trace to close a circuit.

Abstract: An Electro Static Discharge protection device that is provided to protect sensitive electronics on a Printed Circuit Board (PCB) from inadvertent electrical discharge. The protective device is formed as an intervening structure between a contact surface and a PCB and utilizing the same ground as used by the PCB. When an electrical discharge occurs, the discharge is directed toward the PCB and directed to at least one ground point on the PCB so as to avoid damage to sensitive components.

Abstract: A hanging device for mounting directly on a hollow member, and a method of mounting such device, are provided. The hanging device has a mounting member with a first surface for resting flush against an outer surface of the hollow member. A first piercing component has a first leg that projects from the mounting member substantially perpendicular to the first surface thereof, and a second leg that extends at substantially right angles to the first leg. A free end of the second leg has a sharp tip that is insertable in a self-piercing manner through the hollow member. A second piercing component projects from the mounting member substantially perpendicular to the first surface thereof and essentially parallel to the first leg of the first piercing component. A free end of the second piercing component has a sharp tip that is also insertable in a self-piercing manner through the hollow member. A hanging component is also provided on the mounting member.