Illumination – Supported by vehicle structure – Automobile
Reexamination Certificate
2006-05-30
2006-05-30
O'Shea, Sandra (Department: 2875)
Illumination
Supported by vehicle structure
Automobile
C362S493000, C362S487000, C362S479000, C362S490000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07052163
ABSTRACT:
A lighting device is provided for illuminating the trunk of a motor vehicle having a retractable roof which can be stowed in the trunk. The retractable roof includes a front roof element and a rear roof element which can be moved between a position in which the roof elements cover the vehicle and a position in which the roof elements are stored in the trunk. At least one of the roof elements is provided with a lighting device for illuminating the passenger compartment when the roof is covering the vehicle. Detectors are provided for detecting when the roof is folded-up and stowed in the trunk and when the trunk lid of the vehicle is opened. The detectors are connected to a controller so that the lighting device is illuminated when the roof is folded-up in the trunk and the trunk lid is at the same time opened.
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Cohen Gary M.
Peugeot Citroën Automolbiles, S.A.
Zeade Bertrand
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