Composite knob with light pipe leakage barrier

Details Composite knob with light pipe leakage barrier Composite knob with light pipe leakage barrier

2007-04-17

2007-04-17

Mitchell, Katherine (Department: 3677)

Miscellaneous hardware (e.g., bushing, carpet fastener, caster,

Insulated handle

Knob-type handle

C016S414000

Reexamination Certificate

active

11378172

ABSTRACT:
A composite knob including an injection molded translucent core having a side wall and a top wall with light pipe window or a light pipe opening formed in these walls. A trim ring is positioned on the core and has an opening therethrough to align with the light pipe window or opening. A cover is mounted on the trim ring and core and includes an opening aligned with the trim ring opening and the light pipe window or opening. A light pipe located in the light pipe window or light pipe opening is visible through the trim ring and cover openings. An opaque plastic light transmitting barrier is formed between the light pipe window or light pipe and the openings in the trim ring and cover. The light transmitting barrier is molded as a part of a gripping overlay applied to the outer surface of the skirt of the knob.

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