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Automotive interior hidden switching

US8449156B2 · kind B2 · utility

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17Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateMar 16, 2010
Grant dateMay 28, 2013
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Expiry dateOct 13, 2031

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
  • CPC primaryF21Y2115/10
  • WIPO fieldTransport
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A vehicle interior panel having a substrate with a receiving slot. A support lens is disposed in the receiving slot and includes a light source. A sensor is operably connected to the light source and disposed proximate the support lens. A connector operably links the sensor to the light source through the support lens. A decorative layer extends over the support lens and the sensor.

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