Pointer with a Contrasting Edge for a Gauge or Similar, and a Method of Fabricating Such a Pointer
AssigneeJohnson Controls Technology Company
InventorJoel Fournier
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Abstract
According to an exemplary embodiment, a pointer includes an indicator portion including an arm of transparent material and a margin that projects laterally from the arm, the indicator portion also including a rear face that defines thereon a central zone corresponding to the arm and a peripheral zone corresponding to the margin. The rear face includes a first coating of a first color to cover the central zone only and a second coating of a second color to cover at least the peripheral zone.
Claims15
A pointer for a gauge or the like, the pointer comprising:
- an indicator portion including an arm of transparent material and a margin that projects laterally from the arm, the indicator portion also including a rear face that defines thereon a central zone corresponding to the arm and a peripheral zone corresponding to the margin, the rear face including a first coating of a first color to cover the central zone only, and a second coating of a second color to cover at least the peripheral zone.
A method of fabricating a pointer with an indicator portion having a contrasting edge, the method comprising:
- fabricating an indicator portion of transparent material with an arm and a margin projecting laterally from the arm, the indicator portion also including a rear face that defines a central zone corresponding to the arm and a peripheral zone corresponding to the margin;
- depositing a first coating of a first color on the rear face so that the first coating covers the central zone;
- and
- depositing a second coating of a second color so as to cover at least the peripheral zone.
An indicator of a pointer, the indicator comprising:
- a transparent arm;
- a transparent margin that projects from the arm;
- a rear face comprising a central zone corresponding to the arm and a peripheral zone corresponding to the margin;
- and
- a colored coating on the peripheral zone to form a visually contrasting edge relative to at least one of a dial adjacent to the pointer and another structure of the indicator.
A pointer for a gauge or the like, the pointer comprising:
- an indicator portion including an arm of transparent material and a margin that projects laterally from the arm, the indicator portion also including a rear face that defines thereon a central zone corresponding to the arm and a peripheral zone corresponding to the margin, the rear face including a first coating of a first color on the central zone only and a second coating of a second color on at least the peripheral zone.
A pointer for a gauge or the like, the pointer comprising:
- an indicator portion including an arm of transparent material and a margin that projects laterally from the arm, the indicator portion also including a rear face that defines thereon a central zone corresponding to the arm and a peripheral zone corresponding to the margin, the rear face including a colored coating on at least the peripheral zone to form a visually contrasting edge relative to at least one of the a dial adjacent the pointer and another structure of the indicator.
A method of fabricating a pointer with an indicator portion having a contrasting edge, the method comprising:
- fabricating an indicator portion including an arm and a margin projecting laterally from the arm, the indicator portion also including a rear face that defines a central zone corresponding to the arm and a peripheral zone corresponding to the margin;
- and
- depositing a colored coating on at least the peripheral zone to form the contrasting edge that contrasts with at least one of a dial adjacent the pointer and another structure of the indicator.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.