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Display assembly having a feature illuminating system

US11571968B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMay 14, 2020
Grant dateFeb 7, 2023
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Expiry dateMar 31, 2041

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG06F2200/1612
  • WIPO fieldTransport
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A display assembly includes a front panel including a feature. A light source is behind the front panel. A light guide header is coupled to the light source. One or more fiber optic strands are coupled to the light guide header and routed proximate to one or more portions of the feature. The light guide header is configured to receive a portion of light emitted by the light source and guide the portion of the light into the one or more fiber optic strands to illuminate the one or more portions of the feature.

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