Illumination device for simulating neon or fluorescent...

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2006-03-07

2006-03-07

Ward, John Anthony (Department: 2875)

Illumination

Supported by vehicle structure

Housing

C362S235000, C362S613000, C362S605000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07008097

ABSTRACT:
An illumination device includes: an optical waveguide having a first lateral surface for emitting light and a second lateral surface for receiving light; a scattering cap secured to the first lateral surface of and extending substantially the length of the waveguide; and a light source (e.g., a plurality of LEDs spaced a predetermined distance from one another) positioned adjacent to the light-receiving surface of the waveguide. Light entering the waveguide is efficiently transmitted to the scattering cap and is then preferentially scattered so as to exit with a broad elongated light intensity distribution pattern being formed along a lateral surface of the scattering cap.

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