Lighted trim assembly and perforated member therefor
US9812042B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 28, 2013 |
| Grant date | Nov 7, 2017 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 12, 2034 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T428/24322
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A lighted assembly includes a perforated member having a plurality of relatively small openings therethrough. The openings are arranged to provide areas forming letters, designs, or the like. A light source may be positioned adjacent the perforated member whereby light from the light source travels through the openings to form illuminated letters, designs or the like. The perforations may be filled with a light-transmitting polymer material. The light source may comprise an LED and a light guide that distributes light along a lower side of the perforated member. The light source may be positioned in a waterproof housing that is sealed to the perforated member.
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