Light guide for a foldable electronic device
US6600662B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 15, 1997 |
| Grant date | Jul 29, 2003 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 7, 2020 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04M1/0214
- WIPO fieldTelecommunications
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
The present disclosure shows the placement of a light pipe or indicator 120 in the “knuckle” of the hinge of the radiotelephone. The indicator is generally centered in the knuckle and follows the curvature of the hinge. Placement of an indicator in this location allows the indicator to be viewable from the front of the handset with the top housing either opened or closed, while in use or in the charger, or from the top if the radiotelephone is carried in a shirt pocket or belt clip holster.
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