Illumination – Illuminated scale or dial – Edge illuminated modifier or light rod/pipe
Patent
1997-08-11
1999-08-17
O'Shea, Sandra
Illumination
Illuminated scale or dial
Edge illuminated modifier or light rod/pipe
362 30, 362551, 362581, 362 92, G01D 1128
Patent
active
059383100
ABSTRACT:
Multiple lens component (10,110) includes a transverse body section (12,112) for mounting along a front panel surface and defining a plurality of lens sites (14;114,116). Each lens site includes a rear projection (16;124,126,128,130) extending rearwardly from the body section to extend through a corresponding panel aperture (18;120,122) and define a light transmission path to the lens site from rearwardly of the panel (20,118). The component includes panel-mounting latches (30,132) on the rear projections, and further includes additional latches (32,134) enabling mounting thereto of a lamp assembly (28).
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Davis Wayne Samuel
Leaman Christopher Scott
Whiteman, Jr. Robert Neil
Ness Anton P.
O'shea Sandra
Smith Michael J.
The Whitaker Corporation
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