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Applique with integrated light filters

  • US 6,394,619 B1
  • Filed: 10/11/2000
  • Issued: 05/28/2002
  • Est. Priority Date: 10/11/2000
  • Status: Expired due to Fees
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1. An illuminated switch member assembly comprising:

  • an applique;

    a faceplate coupled to said applique;

    a circuit board substantially parallel to said applique such that a first light channel is defined;

    an actuator with a surface for reflecting light, said actuator coupled to a switch member casing and connected to said circuit board through a contact mechanism;

    said switch member casing moveably coupled to said faceplate such that a second light channel is defined by walls of said casing;

    a first light filter having a first color coupled to said applique and disposed between said applique and said circuit board;

    a light source disposed within said first light channel and emanating a light; and

    a colored enclosure covering said light source, whereby said light source is supplementally filtered by said colored enclosure;

    whereby said light from said light source travels through said first light channel and said first light filter and is reflected from said surface on said actuator into said second light channel to illuminate a switch member.

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