Illumination – Supported by vehicle structure – Automobile
Reexamination Certificate
2006-02-23
2008-10-21
Lee, Jong-Suk (James) (Department: 2885)
Illumination
Supported by vehicle structure
Automobile
Reexamination Certificate
active
07438452
ABSTRACT:
An illumination device includes a first light source. The first light source is fixed on an interior ceiling located between a driver seat and a passenger seat in a vehicle. The first light source illuminates an interior compartment of the vehicle. The illumination device also includes a second light source that illuminates around the driver or the passenger. The illumination device further includes a switch that electrically controls the second light source. The switch includes a peripheral part that is located adjacent to the first light source, and the peripheral part emits light from the first light source. The illumination device indicates a location of the switch in dark conditions in the interior compartment of the vehicle in a visually pleasing manner. The illumination device has a simple structure and is simple to install.
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Lee Jong-Suk (James)
Prosz Law Group, PLC
Shallenberger Julie A.
Toyoda Gosei Co,., Ltd.
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