Invention Grant
- Patent Title: Control device having buttons with backlit indicia
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Application No.: US15911581Application Date: 2018-03-05
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Publication No.: US10424233B2Publication Date: 2019-09-24
- Inventor: Chris Dimberg , Kevin J. Heimann , Brad M. Kreschollek , Matthew P. McDonald
- Applicant: Lutron Technology Company LLC
- Applicant Address: US PA Coopersburg
- Assignee: Lutron Technology Company LLC
- Current Assignee: Lutron Technology Company LLC
- Current Assignee Address: US PA Coopersburg
- Agency: Condon Roccia Koptiw LLP
- Main IPC: H05G1/02
- IPC: H05G1/02 ; H01H9/16 ; G09G3/20 ; G09F9/00 ; H01H13/83 ; H05B37/02 ; H01H13/02 ; G09F13/04 ; H01H9/18

Abstract:
A control device includes at least one button, a veneer secured to an outer surface of the button, and at least one light source configured to backlight the button. The veneer includes indicia defining an open portion exposing a portion of a body of a respective button, a floating portion, and at least one rib that suspends the floating portion. The rib has an upper surface recessed relative to a front surface of the veneer, and opposed sides extending from a base of the rib to the upper surface. The opposed sides are tapered between the base and the upper surface, such that the upper surface is narrower than the base.
Public/Granted literature
- US20180197449A1 Control Device Having Buttons with Metallic Surfaces and Backlit Indicia Public/Granted day:2018-07-12
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