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A push-button switch includes a universal assembly comprising a single body design, a single plunger design, and a single base design to provide various switch options in an overall single package design. The push-button switch of the invention may be operated by either a mechanical switch assembly

A push-button switch includes a universal assembly comprising a single body design, a single plunger design, and a single base design to provide various switch options in an overall single package design. The push-button switch of the invention may be operated by either a mechanical switch assembly or a hall-effect system. The push-button switch may also provide a momentary switch connection, such as a single push system, or a maintained switch connection, such as a push-push system. Further, the push-button switch may include feedback mechanisms, such as LED components and the like that provide a visible feedback of the switch connection, and tactile feedback components that also indicate the switch connection.

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1. A push-button switch comprising:a body defining a first end, a second end, a hollow interior, and opposing walls positioned within the hollow interior, one of the opposing walls defining a slot,a base mounted to the first end of the body,a cam mounted between the opposing walls of the body,a butt

1. A push-button switch comprising:a body defining a first end, a second end, a hollow interior, and opposing walls positioned within the hollow interior, one of the opposing walls defining a slot,a base mounted to the first end of the body,a cam mounted between the opposing walls of the body,a button operatively connected to the body at the second end,a resilient member positioned between the button and the body, anda plunger mounted to the button and extending into the hollow interior of the body, the plunger defining a hollow interior and a projecting member extending outwardly from the plunger, through the slot, and into engagement with the cam, the hollow interior of the plunger adapted to receive a hall-effect magnet, and adapted to receive a conductive bar.2. The push-button switch as set forth in claim 1, further comprising a bezel positioned around the button and mounted to the body.3. The push-button switch as set forth in claim 2, further comprising a bezel adapter threaded onto the body, the bezel adapter further comprising flexible fingers for mounting the push-button switch to a mounting surface.4. The push-button switch as set forth in claim 3, further comprising a tactile feedback mechanism positioned between the base and the plunger, the tactile feedback mechanism including a spring, a spring cup, and a snap done.5. The push-button switch as set forth in claim 4, further comprising a light emitting diode removably mounted to the base.6. The push-button switch as set forth in claim 5, further comprising a plurality of switch terminals mounted to the base and extending into the hollow interior of the body.7. The push-button switch as set forth in claim 6, further comprising a hall-effect magnet positioned within the hollow interior of the plunger, and a hall-effect chip positioned within the base and operatively connected to the switch terminals.8. The push-button switch as set forth in claim 6, further comprising a conductive bar positioned within and transversely extending across the hollow interior of the plunger, the conductive bar selectively movable into contact with the terminals.9. The push-button switch as set forth in claim 6, wherein the plunger is transparent and extends through an opening in the button.10. The push-button switch as set forth in claim 9, wherein the cam further defines a cam track, and wherein the projecting member operatively engages the cam track.11. The push-button switch as set forth in claim 9, further comprising a light-emitting diode lens positioned within the hollow interior of the body and operatively coupled to the light-emitting diode.12. A push-button switch comprising:a body defining a first end, a second end, a hollow interior, and opposing walls positioned within the hollow interior, one of the opposing walls defining a pocket or slot,a base mounted to the first end of the body,a plurality of switch terminals mounted to the base,a button operatively connected to the body at the second end, the button defining an opening,a resilient member positioned between the button and the body,a transparent plunger mounted to the opening in the button and extending into the hollow interior of the body, the plunger defining a hollow interior and a projecting member extending outwardly from the plunger, the hollow interior of the plunger adapted to receive a hall-effect magnet, and adapted to receive a conductive bar,a cam mounted between the opposing walls of the body, the cam defining a cam track, wherein the projecting member extends through the slot and into engagement with the cam track,a light-emitting diode removably mounted to the base and operatively connected to light-emitting diode terminals, anda light-emitting diode lens positioned within the hollow interior of the body and operatively coupled to the light-emitting diode.13. The push-button switch as set forth in claim 12, further comprising a bezel positioned around the button and mounted to the body.14. The push-button switch as set forth in claim 13, further comprising a bezel adapter threaded onto the body, the bezel adapter further comprising flexible fingers for mounting the push-button switch to a mounting surface.15. The push-button switch as set forth in claim 14, further comprising a tactile feedback mechanism positioned between the base and the plunger, the tactile feedback mechanism including a spring, a spring cup, and a snap dome.16. The push-button switch as set forth in claim 12, further comprising a hall-effect magnet positioned within the hollow interior of the plunger and a hall-effect chip positioned within the base and operatively connected to the switch terminals.17. The push-button switch as set forth in claim 12, further comprising a conductive bar positioned within the hollow interior of the plunger, the conductive bar selectively movable into contact with the switch terminals.18. A push-button switch comprising:a body defining a first end, a second end, a hollow interior, and opposing walls positioned within the hollow interior, one of the opposing walls defining a pocket or slot,a base mounted to the first end of the body,a plurality of switch terminals mounted to the base,a button operatively connected to the body at the second end,a resilient member positioned between the button and the body,a transparent plunger mounted to the button, the plunger defining a hollow interior and a projecting member extending outwardly from the plunger, the hollow interior of the plunger adapted to receive a hall-effect magnet, and adapted to receive a conductive bar,a tactile feedback mechanism positioned between the base and the plunger,a light emitting diode removably mounted to the base and operatively connected to light-emitting diode terminals, anda light-emitting diode lens positioned within the hollow interior of the body and operatively coupled to the light-emitting diode.19. The push-button switch as set forth in claim 18, further comprising a hall-effect magnet positioned within the hollow interior of the plunger and a hall-effect chip positioned within the base and operatively connected to the switch terminals.20. The push-button switch as set forth in claim 19, further comprising a conductive bar positioned within the hollow interior of the plunger, the conductive bar selectively movable into contact with the switch terminals.21. The push-button switch as set forth in claim 19, further comprising a cam mounted between the opposing walls of the body, the cam defining a cam track, wherein the projecting member extends through the slot and into engagement with the cam track.