Illumination – Edge lighted panel – Light guide
Reexamination Certificate
2006-05-16
2006-05-16
Sember, Thomas M. (Department: 2875)
Illumination
Edge lighted panel
Light guide
C362S631000, C362S634000, C362S606000, C362S610000, C362S555000, C362S558000, C362S561000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07044627
ABSTRACT:
Backlighting devices and methods for supporting and illuminating a display panel are disclosed. A display retainer and backlight device in accordance with an illustrative embodiment of the present invention may comprise one or more light pipes operatively coupled to a retainer housing that supports and illuminates an attached display panel. The retainer housing includes an optical waveguide that receives light collected by the one or more light pipes. A light scattering element and reflector may be employed to disperse and reflect the light rays to illuminate the backside of the display panel. A slot extending through a portion of the retainer housing may be configured to tightly receive an elastomeric zebra-strip, which electrically connects the circuit board to the display panel. A clip, tab or other fastening mechanism may be used to secure the retainer housing and display panel to the circuit board.
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Grabinger Cory L.
Mertz John C.
Ansems Gregory M.
Sember Thomas M.
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