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US4725919A
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Luminous panel for the battery mounting of components of airborne equipment
Assignee: Thales Avionics SAS
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Filing: 1986-07-14
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Granted: 1988-02-16
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Expires: 2006-07-14
Abstract
Abstract A light panel for the electrical mounting of components of airborne equipment is disclosed and comprises a first rigid plate having a plurality of holes for allowing component operating knobs to pass therethrough, a plurality of rings for individually guiding the knobs as well as holding components associated with the knobs in a fixed position, a printed circuit board having holes corresponding to like holes in the rigid plate and including conducting tracks for supplying electric power to microlamps which illuminate the knobs, and an insulating support plate for supporting component housings and electrically connecting the components to electrical conductors.
Inventors
- 👤 Jean-Marc Dijaux
- 👤 Gerard Jamet
- 👤 Jean-Marie Jourdan
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-05 23:39
CPC Classifications
B; B64; B64D; B64D43/00; B60; B60K; B60K35/00; B60K35/10; B60K35/20
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
152 words
A luminous panel for the electrical mounting of modular components on a removable front plate comprising: a rigid plate containing a plurality of holes therein for permitting passage therethrough of tranlucent knobs, said knobs being associated with a plurality of modular components, arranged in a pattern; a printed circuit board in parallel with said rigid plate and containing holes aligned with the holes of said rigid plate, said printed circuit board being securely associated with said rigid plate and having a plurality of conducting tracks for supplying electric power to a plurality of microlamps which illuminate said translucent knobs; and, a plurality of modular connecting housings, positioned on an insulating rear support plate and incorporating means for electric connection of said plurality of modular components to respective functional circuits; said modular connecting housings being positioned on a modular section of a connecting bus bar common to an assembly of said functional circuits.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
152 words
A luminous panel for the electrical mounting of modular components on a removable front plate comprising: a rigid plate containing a plurality of holes therein for permitting passage therethrough of tranlucent knobs, said knobs being associated with a plurality of modular components, arranged in a pattern; a printed circuit board in parallel with said rigid plate and containing holes aligned with the holes of said rigid plate, said printed circuit board being securely associated with said rigid plate and having a plurality of conducting tracks for supplying electric power to a plurality of microlamps which illuminate said translucent knobs; and, a plurality of modular connecting housings, positioned on an insulating rear support plate and incorporating means for electric connection of said plurality of modular components to respective functional circuits; said modular connecting housings being positioned on a modular section of a connecting bus bar common to an assembly of said functional circuits.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1991-02-15 | 1991-08-17 | 1992-02-16 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1995-02-15 | 1995-08-17 | 1996-02-16 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1999-02-15 | 1999-08-17 | 2000-02-16 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |