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Trim component with mounted light source for indirectly lighting the interior of a vehicle

US6974238B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateSep 26, 2002
Grant dateDec 13, 2005
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Expiry dateSep 26, 2022

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB60R2013/0287
  • WIPO fieldTransport
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

An interior trim component for a vehicle includes a main body having an exterior surface for facing the interior of the vehicle. The body defines an internal cavity formed therein and an opening in the exterior surface. The cavity and the opening are in communication with each other. A source of light is mounted in the cavity such that the source of light is hidden from direct normal viewing within the interior of the vehicle.

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