Illumination – Supported by vehicle structure – Light modifier
Reexamination Certificate
2009-02-11
2011-11-15
Bruce, David V (Department: 2875)
Illumination
Supported by vehicle structure
Light modifier
C362S545000
Reexamination Certificate
active
08057081
ABSTRACT:
A light guide and various vehicular lamp assemblies using the same are presented herein. In one embodiment, the lamp assembly includes a light source, such as an LED module. A light coupler is operable to receive light from the light source, and distribute the light in a first direction. The light guide includes an elongated, curvilinear body with first and second longitudinal end faces, and opposing light-emitting and light-guiding surfaces extending between the two end faces on a respective side of the body. The first end face communicates with the light coupler to receive light therefrom. The light guide body transmits light generated by the light source along the longitudinal expanse thereof. The light-guiding surface includes an array of longitudinally-spaced optical grooves configured to refract light generated by the light source in a second direction. The depth of preselected optical grooves is varied along the length of the light guide.
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Bruce David V
GM Global Technology Operations LLC
Quinn Law Group PLLC
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