Illuminated knob
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1. An illuminated knob comprising:
- a housing with an interior;
a carrier assembly attached to said housing;
a light source positioned within said interior, and attached to said carrier assembly; and
a base assembly that receives said housing;
wherein said carrier assembly maintains an electrical connection between said light source and said base assembly throughout operation of said knob and wherein said light source illuminates said knob.
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Abstract
An illuminated knob is provided. The knob includes a light source attached to a carrier assembly that is attached to the knob such that the light source is positioned within the interior of the knob. The carrier assembly provides an electrical connection between the light source and a base assembly such that when the knob is operated, the contact wipers maintain the electrical connection with the base assembly.
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17 Claims
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1. An illuminated knob comprising:
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a housing with an interior;
a carrier assembly attached to said housing;
a light source positioned within said interior, and attached to said carrier assembly; and
a base assembly that receives said housing;
wherein said carrier assembly maintains an electrical connection between said light source and said base assembly throughout operation of said knob and wherein said light source illuminates said knob. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11)
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12. An illuminated knob comprising:
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a housing with an interior;
a base assembly that receives said housing;
a light source; and
means for positioning said light source within said interior and maintaining an electrical connection between said light source and said base assembly throughout operation of said housing;
wherein said light source illuminates said knob. - View Dependent Claims (13, 14)
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15. A carrier assembly for an illuminated knob comprising:
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a printed circuit board for receiving a light source;
a receiver bracket that receives said printed circuit board and positions said light source within an interior of a housing; and
at least one contact wiper for maintaining an electrical connection between said printed circuit board and a base assembly throughout operation of said housing. - View Dependent Claims (16, 17)
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