Illumination – Light source and modifier – Including translucent or transparent modifier
Reexamination Certificate
2009-07-31
2011-10-04
Ton, Anabel (Department: 2875)
Illumination
Light source and modifier
Including translucent or transparent modifier
C362S800000, C362S026000
Reexamination Certificate
active
08029166
ABSTRACT:
A computing device is disclosed. The computing device includes a housing having an illuminable portion. The computing device also includes a light device disposed inside the housing. The light device is configured to illuminate the illuminable portion.
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Hotelling Steve P.
Kerr Duncan R.
Apple Inc.
Beyer Law Group LLP
Ton Anabel
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