Patent ID: 7047679
Filing Date: 2006-05-23
Classification: B29C,B29L,G09F

Abstract:
1. An integrated signage facing plate comprising: a matrix portion molded of a first generally opaque plastic and having a front surface and a back surface, the matrix portion including at least one opening defining a message, and at least one cavity extending between the front and back surfaces of the matrix portion, each cavity including a edge feature for mechanically receiving an insert, an insert molded of a generally transparent plastic and mechanically coupled by a snap-fitting connection to the edge feature of one of the cavities to allow light transmission therethrough, an indicia portion molded within the at least one opening of a second plastic that is generally transparent or translucent, the indicia portion being thereby bonded to the surrounding matrix portion of the facing plate so that the matrix and indicia portions can be handled as a single unit during subsequent assembly, and coupling structure integrally molded as part of the matrix portion to cooperate with a known structural feature of a known housing frame for coupling the matrix portion and included indicia to the housing frame in a single assembly step.