Signals and indicators – Indicators – Rotary indicator with actuating means
Reexamination Certificate
2008-07-29
2008-07-29
Smith, R. A. (Department: 2841)
Signals and indicators
Indicators
Rotary indicator with actuating means
C116S288000, C116SDIG036, C362S029000
Reexamination Certificate
active
11593825
ABSTRACT:
A gauge with indicating pointer has three light sources on a printed circuit board. A rear dial plate has rear markings such as MPH indicia. The first light source illuminates the pointer length, which points to the rear indicia. The second light source illuminates a front dial assembly located on an opposite side of the indicator as the rear dial plate by passing light through the thickness of the indicator. The front dial assembly is cantilevered over the rotating pointer to permit pointer rotation. The third light source illuminates the rear indicia. The front dial assembly has a front dial plate with front indicia illuminated by the second light source and to which the pointer points. The three light sources may be different colors since each illuminates a specific area of the gauge. The front dial assembly may display a separate lighted scale, such as KPH from the rear markings.
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Denso International America, Inc.
Harness Dickey & Pierce PLC
Smith R. A.
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