Method for providing illuminated components and components formed from the method
US9817169B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Apr 10, 2015 |
| Grant date | Nov 14, 2017 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 19, 2036 |
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- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG02B6/0065
- WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A method of illuminating a component, having an outer skin layer, the method including the steps of: forming the outer surface layer from at least two separate pieces of an outer skin layer, the outer skin layer having a show surface and an opposite backing surface; forming a seam in the outer surface layer such that the at least two separate pieces are secured to each other; locating an elongated light conducting medium in the seam and behind a stitch securing the at least two separate pieces together; and securing the elongated light conducting medium to the outer surface layer.
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