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Illuminating molding for a vehicle

US9499092B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateApr 17, 2015
Grant dateNov 22, 2016
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Expiry dateApr 23, 2035

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY02B20/40
  • WIPO fieldTransport
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A molding for a vehicle is provided herein. The molding includes a plurality of light sources. A photoluminescent structure is configured to luminesce in response to excitation by at least a portion of the light sources. A viewable portion is illuminated by the photoluminescent structure.

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