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Illuminator with light-emitting surface

  • US 5,803,573 A
  • Filed: 03/25/1997
  • Issued: 09/08/1998
  • Est. Priority Date: 05/02/1996
  • Status: Expired due to Fees
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1. An illuminator with a light-emitting surface comprising:

  • a light-conducting plate having a thickness and a side surface;

    a light source device for projecting light into said light-conducting plate through said side surface; and

    an engagement mechanism by which said light source device can be automatically engaged directly to said side surface if said light source device is pressed against said side surface, said engagement mechanism including engagement protrusions formed at both end parts of said light source device and a flexible and deformable hook protruding from said side surface of said light-conducting plate within said thickness.

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