Diffuse fiber optic lighting for luggage
US10123603B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 24, 2016 |
| Grant date | Nov 13, 2018 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 24, 2036 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG02B6/001
- WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
The luggage lighting system includes a piece of luggage and a lighting module coupled to the luggage. In some embodiments, the lighting module is a fiber-optic lighting module. The luggage includes an outer surface, and the lighting module includes a light diffuser coupled to the outer surface. In some embodiments, the light diffuser is a fiber-optic light diffuser. The lighting module also includes a light source, such as a laser or a light emitting diode (LED). When the light source is powered on, the output light is directed through the light diffuser. The light diffuser is configured to output single or multiple colors of light, easily observed by someone looking at the luggage. The luggage lighting system is particularly useful for identifying one's luggage from surrounding pieces of luggage lacking the luggage lighting system.
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