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Control panel assembly with moveable illuminating button and method of making the same

US7173204B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMay 14, 2004
Grant dateFeb 6, 2007
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Expiry dateDec 16, 2024

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH01H2231/026
  • WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A control panel assembly including at least one moveable button defining an outer surface. The control panel assembly also includes an electroluminescent film operatively supported on the outer surface of the button such that the electroluminescent film is adapted for selectively emitting light from the outer surface of the button. A method for making the control panel assembly is also disclosed.

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