Illumination – Supported by vehicle structure – Visual identification light
Reexamination Certificate
2005-06-07
2005-06-07
O'Shea, Sandra (Department: 2875)
Illumination
Supported by vehicle structure
Visual identification light
C362S318000, C362S464000, C362S513000
Reexamination Certificate
active
06902307
ABSTRACT:
The present invention relates to a taillight assembly that includes a light source for emitting light and a light source enclosure having a light transmissive portion for transmitting light from the light source to an illumination zone. A portion of the enclosure includes a material that is affixed to selected regions of the light transmissive portion. By electrically energizing the material the light transmitting properties of the material can be altered for performing different taillight functions. A drive circuit is electrically coupled to the material in each region for selectively energizing the material and thereby controlling the functional light output of each region. All taillight functions can be accomplished by activating the bands on the light transmissive portion, including running light, brake light, reverse light, parking light and turning signal.
REFERENCES:
patent: 2628927 (1953-02-01), Colbert et al.
patent: 2740732 (1956-04-01), Peck et al.
patent: 3001901 (1961-09-01), Barkley
patent: 3020376 (1962-02-01), Hofmann et al.
patent: 3512876 (1970-05-01), Marks
patent: 3708219 (1973-01-01), Forlini et al.
patent: 3774152 (1973-11-01), Tandy
patent: 4142229 (1979-02-01), Hulbert, Jr.
patent: 4209825 (1980-06-01), Shackelford
patent: 4727458 (1988-02-01), Droste et al.
patent: 4814960 (1989-03-01), Liu
patent: 4839779 (1989-06-01), Kasboske
patent: 4868726 (1989-09-01), Segoshi
patent: 4916431 (1990-04-01), Gearey
patent: 4985816 (1991-01-01), Seko et al.
patent: 5023758 (1991-06-01), Allen et al.
patent: 5111105 (1992-05-01), Yamamoto
patent: 5113319 (1992-05-01), Sekiguchi et al.
patent: 5438486 (1995-08-01), McNair
patent: 5463491 (1995-10-01), Check, III
patent: 5467217 (1995-11-01), Check, III et al.
patent: 5517389 (1996-05-01), Myers
patent: 5660462 (1997-08-01), Bockley et al.
patent: 5728251 (1998-03-01), Check, III
patent: 5829870 (1998-11-01), Remillard et al.
patent: 5938323 (1999-08-01), McMahan
patent: 6017138 (2000-01-01), Reiss et al.
patent: 6114405 (2000-09-01), Zhuang et al.
patent: 6124907 (2000-09-01), Jones et al.
patent: 6126301 (2000-10-01), Altunay et al.
patent: 6156239 (2000-12-01), Saxe et al.
Fujii et al, “Light-Controllable Spot Luminaires Using a Liquid Crystal Light Shuter and a High-Intensity Discharge Lamp”, J. Light & Vis., Env. pp. 13-23, vol. 26, No. 1.
Alavi Ali
Illume L.L.C.
O'Shea Sandra
Watts Hoffman Co., L.P.A.
LandOfFree
Taillight apparatus and method of making does not yet have a rating. At this time, there are no reviews or comments for this patent.
If you have personal experience with Taillight apparatus and method of making, we encourage you to share that experience with our LandOfFree.com community. Your opinion is very important and Taillight apparatus and method of making will most certainly appreciate the feedback.
Profile ID: LFUS-PAI-O-3462176