Signals and indicators – Indicators – Rotary indicator with actuating means
Reexamination Certificate
2007-10-02
2007-10-02
Smith, R. Alexander (Department: 2859)
Signals and indicators
Indicators
Rotary indicator with actuating means
C116S062100, C116SDIG036
Reexamination Certificate
active
11081981
ABSTRACT:
A viewed component of a vehicle instrument cluster includes a housing and a first dial structure. The first dial structure includes an outer boundary presenting a first radial portion supported by the housing and a face portion presenting a second radial portion offset within the first radial portion. The face portion includes a series of indicia thereon. A second dial structure is supported between the housing and the first dial structure. The second dial structure presents an inboard plurality of graduations. A plurality of connecting portions extend between and couple the outer boundary and the face portion of the first dial structure.
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Denso International America, Inc.
Harness Dickey & Pierce PLC
Smith R. Alexander
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