Illumination system

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2008-03-20

2010-02-02

Tso, Laura (Department: 2875)

Illumination

Illuminated scale or dial

C362S026000, C362S555000, C362S559000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07654679

ABSTRACT:
The present invention relates to illumination of an instrument for displaying information. In particular the invention relates to illumination for an instrument suitable for use in a vehicle. The invention provides an illumination system suitable for illuminating an instrument, comprising an information bearing surface, a substantially transparent protective cover, and a first light source coupled to the protective cover, wherein a surface of the protective cover is treated at a peripheral portion such that light escapes from substantially the peripheral portion to illuminate a portion of the information bearing surface.

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