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Abstract

A slide switch comprises a plurality of sets of aligned terminals, each set comprising at least a center terminal and two end terminals, one to either side of the center terminal and aligned along a common axis therewith, and a plurality of elongate slides respectively associated with the sets of terminals. The slides are of sufficient length to engage the center terminal and only one of the associated end terminals. An actuator mounts the slides for movement between a first position wherein the slides electrically couple each of the center terminals with one of its associated end terminals and a second position wherein the slides electrically couple each of the center terminals with the other of its associated end terminals. A light emitting element has a pair of electrodes and is responsive to a given voltage across the electrodes for emitting light. The actuator comprises an actuator body having a recess for mounting the light emitting element therein for observing the presence or absence of light therefrom during operation of the slide switch, and guides for guiding the pair of electrodes into position for electrically conductive contact respectively with the selected ones of the slides.

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