Vehicular puddle light
US6502970B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 30, 1999 |
| Grant date | Jan 7, 2003 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 30, 2019 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB60R1/1207
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A mirror assembly for a vehicle with a light is provided. The mirror assembly includes an exterior mirror assembly that is attached to the vehicle. A light source is removably positioned inside the exterior mirror assembly. A waveguide is positioned to transmit light from the light source to a location outside the exterior mirror assembly. The light source is secured to a light holder which is positioned inside and attached to the exterior mirror assembly. The light holder is configured to efficiently couple light from the light source to the waveguide.
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