License plate illumination system
US9688190B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 15, 2016 |
| Grant date | Jun 27, 2017 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 15, 2036 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB60R13/10
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A vehicle is provided that includes a license plate positioned on a rear of the vehicle. The license plate defines a personalized portion and a registration portion. A trim piece is positioned above the license plate and includes an illumination system that includes a waveguide extending the length of the license plate. A light source is optically coupled with the waveguide and configured to emit light into the waveguide. An optical component is configured to be optically coupled with the waveguide.
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