Control button retention mechanism

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 9938996
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14639264

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A button retention mechanism that removably retains a button within a device while allowing easy replacement of a depressible or switchable button. The mechanism includes a retention member coupled to the button on a first end and removably coupled to a body at an opposing second end through a snap-fit or interference-fit. Such a structure allows for insertion and removal of the button without disassembling the device, and provides structural stability of the button.

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SNAP-ON INCORPORATED2801 80TH STREET KENOSHA WI 53143

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Bothmann, Richard D Grayslake, US 5 4

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