Illuminated trim panels
US8627586B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Nov 25, 2009 |
| Grant date | Jan 14, 2014 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 25, 2029 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG09F21/049
- WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A vehicle trim panel is illuminated from behind to create an illuminated design (e.g., logo and/or lettering) includes a transparent layer and an opaque layer with an opening(s) in the shape of the design. An opaque or partially opaque design piece may be placed over the opening(s) in the opaque layer and be lit around its edges. The vehicle trim panel may be formed by forming a panel with a transparent layer and an opaque layer. An opening in the opaque layer may be formed by removing opaque material (e.g., by machining or laser etching) or by masking (the mask is placed between the opaque layer and transparent layer and removed taking a portion of the opaque layer with it). A design piece may be placed over the location of the opening in the opaque layer.
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