Liquid crystal cells – elements and systems – Particular structure – Particular illumination
Reexamination Certificate
2005-08-23
2009-02-17
Nelms, David (Department: 2871)
Liquid crystal cells, elements and systems
Particular structure
Particular illumination
C349S062000, C349S065000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07492423
ABSTRACT:
A lighting apparatus for an LCD (liquid crystal display) is provided to a body of a predetermined device. The lighting apparatus includes a transmissive LCD configured to be movable with respect to the body between a retracted position and a protruded position. An outer surface of the LCD is substantially in a same plane of a surface of the body on which the LCD is provided when the LCD is located at the retracted position. The outer surface of the LCD is protruded from the plane of the body when the LCD is located at the protruded position. An open space is formed on an inner side of the LCD. And at least one light source configured to emit light toward the open space to illuminate the LCD located at the protruded position from a rear side thereof is provided.
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English language Abstract of JP 2000-162576.
Greenblum & Bernstein P.L.C.
Hoya Corporation
Nelms David
Vu Phu
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