Communications: electrical – Visual indication – Using light emitting diodes
Reexamination Certificate
2008-07-24
2011-11-01
Blount, Eric M (Department: 2612)
Communications: electrical
Visual indication
Using light emitting diodes
C362S310000, C348S552000
Reexamination Certificate
active
08049641
ABSTRACT:
This indicator unit includes a light source portion and a lens member including a first reflecting portion reflecting light received from the light source portion in a prescribed direction, a second reflecting portion reflecting the light reflected by the first reflecting portion and light received from the light source portion in a front direction intersecting with the prescribed direction and a display portion displaying the light reflected by the second reflecting portion in the front direction. The light source portion is so arranged that the anteroposterior position thereof overlaps the second reflecting portion.
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Blount Eric M
Crowell & Morning LLP
Funai Electric Co. Ltd.
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