Illuminated surfaces in the interior of an automobile

Details Illuminated surfaces in the interior of an automobile Illuminated surfaces in the interior of an automobile

2005-02-08

2005-02-08

Ward, John Anthony (Department: 2875)

Illumination

Supported by vehicle structure

Automobile

C362S084000, C362S482000

Reexamination Certificate

active

06851840

ABSTRACT:
A lighting system for a vehicle having luminescent or “glow-in-the-dark” markings placed on an interior surface of the vehicle and a light source located remotely from the markings to illuminate the markings, particularly at night. The markings can be placed on any surface inside a vehicle, such as a gear shift know, door handle or steering column control stalk. Additionally, the light source can be placed in the roof of the vehicle, behind a steering wheel, or any other location having an unobstructed view of the markings.

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