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An instrument cluster assembly includes a light source for emitting black light and an instrument cluster display including at least one graphic feature that is illuminable by black light. The invisible black light illuminates only the graphic features when contacted by the black light from the ligh

An instrument cluster assembly includes a light source for emitting black light and an instrument cluster display including at least one graphic feature that is illuminable by black light. The invisible black light illuminates only the graphic features when contacted by the black light from the light source without illuminating the surrounding portions of the instrument cluster display. Preferably, the light source includes first and second light sources positioned on opposite sides of the instrument cluster display. The light sources are each a single bulb for emitting ultraviolet light. The light sources are positioned between reflectors and the instrument cluster display such that the reflectors are positioned for redirecting black light initially emitted towards the reflector onto the instrument cluster display. The graphic features are preferably made of a phosphoric material.

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[ What is claimed is:] [1.] An instrument cluster assembly for use in a vehicle, the instrument cluster assembly comprising:a light source for emitting black light;an instrument cluster display; anda plurality on graphic features located on the instrument cluster display, the graphic features being

[ What is claimed is:] [1.] An instrument cluster assembly for use in a vehicle, the instrument cluster assembly comprising:a light source for emitting black light;an instrument cluster display; anda plurality on graphic features located on the instrument cluster display, the graphic features being located on at least two different planes and being illuminable by black light;whereby the graphic feasters becomes illuminated when contacted by the black light from the light source.