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Element having a decorative surface

US9487045B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMay 29, 2012
Grant dateNov 8, 2016
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Expiry dateJun 28, 2033

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T428/24802
  • WIPO fieldTransport
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

An element which has a decorative outer surface comprising: a first region having a constant luminance that is equal to a first predetermined value; and one second region adjacent to the first region, wherein the second region has a variable luminance that depends on the viewing angle, the variable luminance of the second region being equal to the first predetermined value for a first given viewing angle.

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