Patents by Inventor Joseph C. Nemeth

Joseph C. Nemeth 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).

  • Elastomeric switch control device
    Patent number: 4677268
    Abstract: An elastomeric switch control element for push button switches and the like, including first and second annular spring portions formed of elastic material, one of the spring portions adapted to undergo a rolling action upon depression of the switch control element, and the other annular portion adapted to flex and undergo a snap transformation to provide a tactile feel to the operator.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 28, 1983
    Date of Patent: June 30, 1987
    Assignee: The Gates Corporation
    Inventors: Joseph C. Nemeth, Richard L. Watkins