Illumination – Supported by vehicle structure – Automobile
Reexamination Certificate
2005-12-13
2005-12-13
Smoot, Stephen W. (Department: 2813)
Illumination
Supported by vehicle structure
Automobile
C362S501000, C362S511000, C362S545000, C257S089000
Reexamination Certificate
active
06974238
ABSTRACT:
An interior trim component for a vehicle includes a main body having an exterior surface for facing the interior of the vehicle. The body defines an internal cavity formed therein and an opening in the exterior surface. The cavity and the opening are in communication with each other. A source of light is mounted in the cavity such that the source of light is hidden from direct normal viewing within the interior of the vehicle.
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Berta Michael J.
Hsu Henry
Sturt Alan
Tucci Lisa
Lear Corporation
MacMillan Sobanski & Todd LLC
Smoot Stephen W.
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