Illuminated door handle for a vehicle

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1998-10-09

2000-12-26

Husar, Stephen

Illumination

Supported by vehicle structure

Automobile

362511, B60Q 100

Patent

active

061648051

ABSTRACT:
An illuminated door handle for a vehicle includes a handle having an inside surface in which a channel is defined. A handle waveguide that releases light along its length is positioned in the channel.

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