Low cost flexible lighting method for appliances

Details Low cost flexible lighting method for appliances Low cost flexible lighting method for appliances

1996-01-16

1997-12-23

Sember, Thomas M.

Illumination

Illuminated scale or dial

Edge illuminated modifier or light rod/pipe

362 23, 362 32, 362 92, F21V 800

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057012350

ABSTRACT:
A low cost, flexible lighting apparatus and method is provided. A light source and at least one extruded optical fiber having a first end and a second end are provided. The first end is arranged so that light from the light source enters the first end and is transmitted through the optical fiber so that it exits the second end. The second end is arranged so as to illuminate an indicator with light transmitted from the light source via the extruded optical fiber. This arrangement is advantageously used in an appliance such as a refrigerator to illuminate the control panel dials with the optical fibers in a high quality, cost effective method.

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