Illumination – Supported by vehicle structure – Automobile
Reexamination Certificate
2006-04-05
2009-02-24
Negron, Ismael (Department: 2885)
Illumination
Supported by vehicle structure
Automobile
C362S026000, C362S058000, C040S546000, C428S013000, C116S037000, C264S400000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07494256
ABSTRACT:
A vehicle instrument cluster for indicating a value of a vehicle parameter. The vehicle instrument cluster includes a display member formed of a transparent material and display segments integrally formed within the display member. The display segments are configured to diffuse light and the display segments form at least a portion of indicia associated with the vehicle parameter. A first illumination system has a light source and a motor connected to an optical member. The optical member is movable in response to a change in the value of the vehicle parameter. The optical member selectively directs the light from the light source to within the display member to illuminate at least a portion of the display segments that form the indicia to indicate the value of the vehicle parameter.
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Fong Ching
Kelman Zinoviy
Harness & Dickey & Pierce P.L.C.
Negron Ismael
Yazaki North America, Inc.
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