Mechanically decoupled status lens

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2009-06-16

2011-11-22

Duong, Hung (Department: 2835)

Electricity: electrical systems and devices

Housing or mounting assemblies with diverse electrical...

For electronic systems and devices

C710S300000, C455S566000, C369S053100

Reexamination Certificate

active

08064194

ABSTRACT:
A disk drive includes a light source configured to emit light indicative of a disk drive status. A disk drive status light guide system for a disk drive also includes a first light pipe configured and dimensioned to mechanically couple to the disk drive and configured to directly receive and guide light emitted by the light source, and a second light pipe separate from the first light pipe, the second light pipe configured to receive and guide light from the first light pipe to a status lens visible to a user.

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Web pages downloaded from Industrial Fiber Optics website on Jun. 16, 2009, http://www.i-fiberoptics.com/light-pipe-connector.php.

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