Illuminated chromatic vehicle emblem
US8752989B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 19, 2012 |
| Grant date | Jun 17, 2014 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 19, 2032 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG09F21/04
- WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
An illuminated vehicle emblem assembly is provided that includes a power source, a backing member, and a light-producing assembly coupled to the power source and supported by the backing member. The light-producing assembly may include an electroluminescent light source. The illuminated vehicle emblem assembly further includes a translucent base region over the light source, a chromatic layer over the translucent base region, and a translucent sealing structure configured to seal the backing member, the light producing assembly, and the chromatic layer. The illuminated vehicle emblem assembly exhibits a chrome- or mirror-like finish when viewed under ambient lighting conditions. Further, the illuminated vehicle emblem assembly possesses a glowing appearance when activated under low-light or night-time conditions.
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