Illumination – Light fiber – rod – or pipe
Reexamination Certificate
2007-04-10
2007-04-10
O'Shea, Sandra (Department: 2875)
Illumination
Light fiber, rod, or pipe
C362S249070, C362S029000, C362S153000
Reexamination Certificate
active
10622251
ABSTRACT:
The present invention relates to an apparatus and method of perforating the cover layer or soft skin of an automotive trim panel such as an instrument panel with a laser to allow light to bleed through the perforations. The light source would preferably be a low heat generating or “cool” type source such as an LED. The light source would be attached to a suitable substrate or incorporated in to a flexible printed circuit and coupled to the vehicle electrical system. This method would enable fill switch integration to a trim panel and provide a seamless styling opportunity regarding the electrical controls. This method would help reduce cost and weight, improve quality, and promote new seamless styling theme.
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Collins & Aikman Products & Co.
Grossman Tucker Perreault & Pfleger PLLC
O'Shea Sandra
Ton Anabel
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