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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Apr. 18, 2006
Filed:
Oct. 17, 2002
Applicants:
Andrew R Krenz, Berkley, MI (US);
David Bolognino, Oxford, MI (US);
Inventors:
Andrew R Krenz, Berkley, MI (US);
David Bolognino, Oxford, MI (US);
Assignee:
General Motors Corporation, Detroit, MI (US);
Attorney:
Primary Examiner:
Int. Cl.
CPC ...
G08B 5/36 (2006.01);
U.S. Cl.
CPC ...
Abstract
A visible indicator for an instrument cluster is backlit with an electroluminescent (EL) film. A mounting plate is located a first distance from a light source and includes a first aperture. A translucent lens is located adjacent to the mounting plate. An EL film is located adjacent to the translucent lens and includes a second aperture having a laser-cut first shape. A lens is located a second distance from the EL film and includes a sandblasted inner surface facing the EL film.