Illumination – Sound equipment illuminator
Patent
1996-07-12
1998-03-17
Husar, Stephen F.
Illumination
Sound equipment illuminator
362 31, 362 85, 362234, F21V 800
Patent
active
057278660
ABSTRACT:
An illuminated control panel typically for an audio device used in an automobile. The control panel includes a front panel made of a light conducting material through which push buttons and switches extend. A light conducting diffuser extends over a substantial portion of the rear surface of the front panel. The light conducting diffuser contains a plurality of sources of light which produce a generally uniform distribution of light throughout the light conducting diffuser. The illuminated light conducting diffuser back lights the entire area of the front panel, thereby increasing the general illumination of the control panel and facilitating the location and identity of the push buttons and switches. The front panel is preferably colored to improve its general appeal and appearance. In an alternative embodiment, the control panel includes one or more trim plates that are attachable to the front panel and may be used and exchanged at the choice of the user.
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Kingsbury James R.
Kraines Bradley A.
Husar Stephen F.
Kraco Enterprises, Inc.
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