Ambient lighting for vehicle interior floor console

Details Ambient lighting for vehicle interior floor console Ambient lighting for vehicle interior floor console

2006-11-02

2010-10-12

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

Illumination

Supported by vehicle structure

C362S555000, C362S480000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07810969

ABSTRACT:
A floor console to provide ambient lighting in the interior of a vehicle is disclosed. The floor console includes lighting elements strategically positioned to illuminate the footwells of the vehicle, the cupholders, and the storage bin. The same lighting element may be used to illuminate one or more of the cupholders and the storage bin. The preferred lighting element is an LED while other lighting elements may be used. The floor console is also provided with wiring and an ECU and may be readily connected to the vehicle's power system.

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