Patent · US Active

Systems and methods for illuminating features within an internal cabin of a vehicle

US10800325B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Assignee

The Boeing Company · US

Inventors

Samuel A. Foley · Everett, US
Jonathan P. Blanchard · Sterling, US
William H. Maclay · Seattle, US

Key dates

Filing date	Feb 13, 2020
Grant date	Oct 13, 2020
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Feb 13, 2040

Classification

Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
CPC primaryB64D2011/0038
WIPO fieldTransport
WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

An illumination system and method include a first wall. A light source is mounted on the first wall. The light source is configured to emit light. A second wall is spaced from the first wall. An aperture is formed through the second wall. The aperture is configured to restrict the light. A third wall is spaced from the second wall. The third wall includes a feature. The light source is configured to emit the light through the aperture onto the feature of the third wall to illuminate the feature.

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