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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Mar. 25, 2003
Filed:
Nov. 24, 2000
Shingo Suzuki, Iwata-gun, JP;
Koichi Toyoda, Iwata-gun, JP;
Minebea Co., Ltd., Nagano, JP;
Abstract
A frame for use with a spread illuminating apparatus having a first facing plate, a second facing plate and a light reflecting portion. The frame being capable of covering and positioning a light source adjacent to an end of a transparent substrate by positioning the light source and the transparent substrate between the first and second facing plate. The frame futher including end portions of the first and second facing plates that are configured to resiliently clamp a portion of the transparent substrate. Productivity being improved and apparatus being made compact due to reduced number of parts and assembling processes. Uniformity of brightness and darkness being presented due to elimination of application of tape.