SCALE Russian patent published in 1998 - IPC

FIELD: dials of clocks and other instruments which must be properly discernible under different illumination conditions. SUBSTANCE: scale has base and cover-plate with slits made according to form of signs. Surfaces of slits and base surface adjacent to slits are of dark dull color. External surface of cover-plate is of light color preferably with phosphor. Absorption of rays on surfaces of slits increases contrast and discernibleness of scale signs. Effect is intensified if base surface under slit is made convex. EFFECT: more efficient design. 3 cl, 2 dwg