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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jan. 28, 2003
Filed:
Oct. 30, 2000
Masao Amano, Yamanashi-ken, JP;
Shunji Minami, Hamura, JP;
Casio Computer Co., Ltd., Tokyo, JP;
Abstract
A dial for timepiece is provided which includes a decoration member having a through hole, and a luminescent member disposed under the decoration member. A first surface processed layer is provided on an upper surface of the decoration member, and a second surface processed layer having a light-transmissive property is provided on an upper surface of the luminescent member. When the luminescent member is turned on, light emitted from the luminescent member is transmitted through the second surface processed layer and passes through the through hole of the decoration member. Because the transmitted light illuminates the upper surface side of the decoration member partially in accordance with the through hole, the dial is visible even in a dark place. In addition, decoration effects can be achieved by both the first surface processed layer and the second surface processed layer in accordance with the through hole.