Illumination – Light fiber – rod – or pipe – Light emitting diode
Reexamination Certificate
2011-07-05
2011-07-05
Sember, Thomas M (Department: 2885)
Illumination
Light fiber, rod, or pipe
Light emitting diode
C362S231000, C362S147000, C362S559000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07972050
ABSTRACT:
The invention relates to a display apparatus with a display unit, having means for background lighting at the back of the display apparatus. According to the invention, the means for background lighting comprise two illumination units being provided at the right-hand and left-hand of the display apparatus, said illumination units being formed as substantially vertically positioned, longitudinal light guides comprising means for coupling out light, each of the light guides being provided on at least one of its ends with a light source. The light sources preferably comprise coloured LEDs.
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Overes Theodorus Franciscus Emilius Maria
Verhagen Johannes Petrus Cornelis Maria
Koninklijke Philips Electronics , N.V.
Sember Thomas M
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