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Display device with molded light guide

US7084935B2 · kind B2 · utility

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22Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateJun 27, 2003
Grant dateAug 1, 2006
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Expiry dateOct 15, 2023

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH01L2224/73265
  • WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A display device is disclosed having a base member adapted to receive at least one light device, conductive layer provided on the base member and configured to electrically interconnect with the light device, and a light guide member integrally formed on one or more of the base member and conductive layer, and having at least one aperture configured to at least partially surround the light device. A method of making a display device is also disclosed and includes the steps of providing a base member having a conductive layer provided in a pattern thereon, forming a light guide member having at least one aperture onto at least one of the base member and the conductive layer, and attaching at least one LED to the conductive layer so that the LED is disposed within the aperture.

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