Vehicular components having chromium-based reflective coating at least partially permeable to light
US10563838B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 12, 2019 |
| Grant date | Feb 18, 2020 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 12, 2039 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB60Q2400/30
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A vehicular component includes at least one light source disposed at least partially within an interior of the vehicular component and configured to emit light based on at least receiving electrical power from an electrical power source. The vehicular component further includes a transparent polymeric portion substantially enclosing the interior and the at least one light source. The transparent polymeric portion has an inner surface, an outer surface disposed opposite the inner surface and a chromium-based reflective coating coated on the outer surface. With the at least one light source receiving electrical power from the electrical power source, the chromium-based reflective coating is at least partially permeable to at least some light which is emitted by the at least one light source and passed through the transparent polymeric portion. At least one area of the outer surface of the transparent polymeric portion is devoid of the chromium-based reflective coating.
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