Illuminated door handle

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2006-12-22

2009-12-22

Lee, Gunyoung T (Department: 2875)

Illumination

Supported by vehicle structure

Automobile

C362S540000, C362S511000, C296S146100

Reexamination Certificate

active

07635210

ABSTRACT:
An illuminated door handle (16) for a vehicle door (12,14) includes a mounting frame (22), a handle arm (24), an LED (26), an LED light guide (28), and a back plate (30). The handle arm (24) is pivotally attached to the mounting frame (22). The handle arm (24) includes one or more window portions (32) and a cavity (34), with the LED light guide (28) extending into the cavity (34) and emitting light through the window portion (32). The back plate (30) is attached to the handle arm (24) and extends across the cavity (34). The LED (26) is attached to the LED light guide (28) and transmits light through the LED light guide (28).

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