Illumination – Illuminated scale or dial – Edge illuminated modifier or light rod/pipe
Reexamination Certificate
2011-05-17
2011-05-17
Cariaso, Alan (Department: 2885)
Illumination
Illuminated scale or dial
Edge illuminated modifier or light rod/pipe
C362S362000, C362S612000, C362S800000, C439S620160
Reexamination Certificate
active
07942539
ABSTRACT:
A light-emitting diode module is mounted on an instrument panel of an automotive vehicle for illuminating a scale plate of the instrument panel. The module is composed of a light-emitting diode and a holder for supporting the diode thereon. The holder includes a housing made of molded resin and conductor plates embedded in the housing. The light-emitting diode is mounted in a depressed portion formed in the housing, and the holder is mounted on a circuit board to supply electric power to the light-emitting diode through the conductor plates embedded in the housing. A front surface of the housing and a front surface of the light-emitting diode are made flush with each other so that a flat surface made by both front surfaces is positioned close to a rear surface of the scale plate.
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Cariaso Alan
Denso Corporation
Nixon & Vanderhye P.C.
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