Patent ID: 6520654
Filing Date: 2003-02-18
Classification: B60K,G01D,Y10S

Abstract:
A thin panel lit cluster comprising:a graphics appliquÃ© having a first side and a second side; said graphics appliquÃ© having at least one opaque section and at least one translucent section; a light-carrying panel having a first side and a second side and positioned such that said first side is adjacent to said second side of said graphics appliquÃ©; at least one opening defined in said light-carrying panel; at least one light source positioned to align with said opening; at least one first light-redirecting area positioned nearest said first side of said light-carrying panel opposite said light source; and at least one second light-redirecting area positioned nearest said second side of said light-carrying panel opposite said translucent section on said graphics appliquÃ©.