Vehicle handle assembly with cup lighting

Details Vehicle handle assembly with cup lighting Vehicle handle assembly with cup lighting

2005-02-01

2005-02-01

Cariaso, Alan (Department: 2875)

Illumination

Supported by vehicle structure

Automobile

C362S511000, C362S543000, C362S555000

Reexamination Certificate

active

06848818

ABSTRACT:
A handle assembly for a vehicle comprises a base portion adapted to mount to a vehicle and the base portion has a recessed portion that defines a finger cup area. The handle portion is movably mounted to the base portion and the handle portion is adapted for connecting a vehicle latching mechanism. A light assembly is incorporated into either the handle portion or the base portion for lighting the cup area when the light assembly is actuated. The light assembly conduits light from a light source and projects light in a light pattern whereby at least a portion of the cup area is illuminated with the light.

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