Illuminated vehicle trim panel

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2009-04-30

2011-12-13

Lee, Jong-Suk (James) (Department: 2885)

Illumination

Light fiber, rod, or pipe

With mounting or holding means

C362S488000, C362S501000, C362S511000, C362S489000, C296S146700

Reexamination Certificate

active

08075173

ABSTRACT:
A trim panel for a vehicle interior provides a distinctive ambient lighting effect. The trim panel has an opening therein and an illuminated insert panel is mounted on the trim panel within the opening. The insert panel is molded of a clear plastic material and has a front face located in the opening and a painted or other rear reflective surface. The insert panel has a clear plastic edge wall located beyond the opening of the trim panel. A light pipe extends alongside the clear plastic edge wall and directs light into the clear plastic edge wall so that the light reflects within the clear plastic material and onto the rear reflective surface of the insert panel to illuminate the insert panel over its entire surface area facing through the opening of the interior trim panel.

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