Device for illuminating target surface including an integrated switch
US8333495B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Oct 26, 2011 |
| Grant date | Dec 18, 2012 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 26, 2031 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10S362/80
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A device for illuminating a target surface of a vehicle. The device includes a base and a top cover coupled to the base. The top cover includes a perimeter wall portion and an actuator portion coupled to the perimeter wall portion. The actuator portion extends generally downward between walls of the perimeter wall portion toward the base and is movable toward the base for changing the state of a switch upon application of an external force to the actuator portion. A light source is coupled to the base and positioned for illuminating the target surface through the actuator portion.
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