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Illuminated cup holder

US9809161B1 · kind B1 · utility

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20Claims
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Filing dateSep 28, 2016
Grant dateNov 7, 2017
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Expiry dateSep 28, 2036

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG03H2223/23
  • WIPO fieldOptics
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A vehicle cup holder includes a console substrate defining a cup well. A light source is positioned to emit light into the cup well. An insert is positioned within the cup well and defines a base wall and a side wall. At least one of the base wall and the side wall defines a diffraction grating. A holographic film is positioned between the insert and the console substrate.

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