Illuminated latch indicator assembly

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2007-11-27

2007-11-27

Wong, Tina M. (Department: 2874)

Optical waveguides

Accessories

C385S053000, C385S147000

Reexamination Certificate

active

11380500

ABSTRACT:
An assembly for providing an indicator includes a light source, a stationary member, a first optical fiber coupled to the light source and to the stationary member, a movable panel, and a first latch assembly coupling the stationary member and the movable panel. The latch assembly has an unlatched position and a latched position. The assembly further includes a second optical fiber coupled to the movable panel, an indicator coupled to the movable panel, and a second optical fiber whereby in the last position, light from the first optical fiber is coupled to the second optical fiber differently than in the latched position.

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Unknown Author, Touchy Subject, Aircraft Interiors International, Sep. 2005, pp. 63, 65, 67-68, UK & International Press, United Kingdom.

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