Tailgate illumination
US9849830B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Feb 1, 2017 |
| Grant date | Dec 26, 2017 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 1, 2037 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB60Q1/44
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A vehicle tailgate includes a substrate operable between open and closed positions and defining an inboard surface, an outboard surface and a top surface. A light assembly is positioned on the substrate. A first lens is positioned over the inboard surface and the top surface. A second lens is positioned over the top surface and the outboard surface. A plurality of light sources is positioned between the substrate and the first and second lenses.
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