Illumination – Illuminated scale or dial – Edge illuminated modifier or light rod/pipe
Patent
1989-07-26
1991-09-17
Lazarus, Ira S.
Illumination
Illuminated scale or dial
Edge illuminated modifier or light rod/pipe
362 31, F21V 800
Patent
active
050500465
ABSTRACT:
In a surface lighting apparatus (13), a light guide (11) of transparent plastic plate has two trapezium shaped top parts, each having cylindrical holes (11a), (11g) wherein incandescent lamps (9) (10) are mounted, and a reflecting frame (12) having reflective inner walls is disposed closely around the light guide (11), and the light emitted from the incandescent lamps (9) (10) illuminate the LCD (4) uniformly, as backlighting apparatus.
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Hagarman Sue
Lazarus Ira S.
Mitsubishi Denki & Kabushiki Kaisha
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