Flexible light pipe
US9022631B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jun 13, 2013 |
| Grant date | May 5, 2015 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 29, 2033 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T29/49002
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A flexible light assembly includes a plurality of light guides that may be operably connected to one or more LED light sources. The light guides may include smooth surfaces that internally reflect light except at selected areas having irregular surface features that permit the escape of light to provide illuminated letters, numbers, designs, or the like. The light guides and LED light source may be disposed within a flexible housing.
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