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Vehicle windshield lighting assembly

US10186177B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateSep 13, 2017
Grant dateJan 22, 2019
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Expiry dateSep 13, 2037

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG09F2013/227
  • WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A lighting assembly of a vehicle is provided herein including a windshield and an electroluminescent member sealed within the windshield and configured to illuminate in response to applied electrical power. A reflector is optically coupled to the electroluminescent member and is configured to enhance the brightness thereof. A fit is coupled to the windshield and is positioned to at least partially conceal the electroluminescent member from a driver of the vehicle.

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