Needle meter and method for manufacturing the same

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2007-06-01

2009-12-08

Previl, Daniel (Department: 2612)

Communications: electrical

Land vehicle alarms or indicators

C340S995150, C340S309160

Reexamination Certificate

active

07629874

ABSTRACT:
A needle meter includes a display device, an indication arrangement, a needle, a first illumination member, a second illumination member, a circuit board, and a movement. The first illumination member illuminates the display device. The second illumination member illuminates the indication arrangement. The circuit board is provided at an opposite side of the display device opposite the reference face of the display device. The needle includes a hub portion, an arm portion, and a pointer portion such that the needle has a generally U-shape and is integrally molded of a translucent resin. The display device, the indication arrangement, the first illumination member, and the second illumination member are integrally received and supported by a bracket to constitute a display unit. The display unit is provided between the pointer portion and the arm portion of the needle in a direction for observing the reference face of the display device.

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German Office Action issued Mar. 28, 2008 issued in corresponding German Application No. 10-2007-025088.8 with English translation.

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