Illumination – Supported by vehicle structure – Condition responsive
Reexamination Certificate
2006-04-18
2006-04-18
Sember, Thomas M. (Department: 2875)
Illumination
Supported by vehicle structure
Condition responsive
C362S464000, C362S512000, C362S318000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07029151
ABSTRACT:
A motor vehicle lamp assembly having a light source for emitting light and an enclosure having a two light transmissive portions for transmitting light from the light source to the illumination zones. The enclosure is affixed with a material which covers selected regions of the light transmissive portion. The material is electrically energized to alter an amount of light transmitted from the source to the illumination zones. A drive circuit electrically coupled to the material energizes the material to control a light output from the lamp assembly. The lamp assembly can simultaneously provide light in the direction of travel of the vehicle along with cornering lighting and turn signal function. The lamp assembly also includes a rear-projection lamp incorporating an optic lens. In addition, the assembly is configured to provide for various head-lamp functions including an advanced front lighting system.
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Illume L.L.C.
Sember Thomas M.
Watts Hoffmann Co.,LPA
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