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Dual-direction light pipe for automotive lighting

US8333493B2 · kind B2 · utility

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25Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateApr 3, 2009
Grant dateDec 18, 2012
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Expiry dateJul 5, 2030

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG02B6/0073
  • WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A dual direction light pipe includes a first section having a first set of prisms oriented to reflect a portion of the light within the first section of the light pipe in a first direction and a second section having a second set of prisms oriented to reflect a portion of the light within the second section of the light pipe in a second direction.

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