Rear tail lamp with integrated window for lighting a deployed tailgate

    公开(公告)号:US10787118B2

    公开(公告)日:2020-09-29

    申请号:US16137657

    申请日:2018-09-21

    Inventor: Andrew Augusty

    Abstract: An apparatus, according to an exemplary aspect of the present disclosure includes, among other things, a tail lamp housing including a first cutout, a body panel including a second cutout, and at least one light source positioned to transmit light through the first and second cutouts to illuminate a cargo surface. A method according to an exemplary aspect of the present disclosure includes, among other things, providing a cargo member that is moveable between an open position and a closed position and mounting at least one tail lamp adjacent to the cargo member, wherein the tail lamp includes a first cutout. The method further includes forming a second cutout in a body panel and transmitting light through the first and second cutouts to illuminate a cargo surface when the cargo member is in the open position.

    REMOTE MONITOR SYSTEM FOR A VEHICLE CARGO CARRIER

    公开(公告)号:US20200247317A1

    公开(公告)日:2020-08-06

    申请号:US16268319

    申请日:2019-02-05

    Inventor: Sean L. Helm

    Abstract: Methods, systems, and apparatuses for monitoring a cargo carrier attached to an exterior of a vehicle. The system includes one or more sensors configured to detect sensor data associated with the cargo carrier. The system also includes a processor communicatively coupled to the one or more sensors. The processor is configured to receive the sensor data from the one or more sensors. The processor is also configured to detect an adverse event based on the sensor data. The system also includes a display screen communicatively coupled to the processor and configured to display alert information when the adverse event is detected.

    Electrical connection device and lighting system for a sectional door

    公开(公告)号:US10731807B1

    公开(公告)日:2020-08-04

    申请号:US16231816

    申请日:2018-12-24

    Inventor: Graham Holloway

    Abstract: An electrical connection device connects to a sectional door, the sectional door having a plurality of connected panels which roll along left and right tracks which are connected to a structure, the sectional door is positionable to a closed position and to an open position. The electrical connection device includes a slide which carries a reciprocating electric contactor. A housing has a slot, a proximal end and an opposite distal end. The slide slides along the slot in the housing. A spring in the housing biases the slide toward the distal end of the housing. The housing is connectable to either the left track or to the right track of the sectional door.

    DEVICE FOR MANAGING AT LEAST TWO LIGHT FUNCTIONS FOR A MOTOR VEHICLE

    公开(公告)号:US20200130574A1

    公开(公告)日:2020-04-30

    申请号:US16667988

    申请日:2019-10-30

    Abstract: A device for managing at least two light functions accommodated in a same motor vehicle light device, the managing device comprising a block of light sources for each light function, wherein the managing device further comprises: an input block configured to: provide a power supply common to the at least two light functions; indicate if the at least two light functions are activated or deactivated; a bias block configured to supply a stabilized reference voltage common to the at least two light functions; a switching block for each light function, one switching block of which is configured to deactivate one of the at least two light functions that is defined as secondary with respect to the other of the at least two light functions that is defined as having priority if the latter is activated.

    MULTI-COLOR ILLUMINATION DEVICE
    67.
    发明申请

    公开(公告)号:US20190308552A1

    公开(公告)日:2019-10-10

    申请号:US16374027

    申请日:2019-04-03

    Abstract: Multi-color illumination devices that can be used in various indicator-related or ambient lighting applications, particularly for vehicles. In accordance with one embodiment, the multi-color illumination device includes a light guide having a first end and a second end, a first light source located adjacent the first end of the light guide, and a second light source located adjacent the second end of the light guide. The multi-color illumination device is configured for attachment to a controller configured to illuminate the first light source, the second light source, or both the first light source and the second light source in accordance with one or more operation parameters to provide a status indication.

    Illuminated bulb seal
    68.
    发明授权

    公开(公告)号:US10427509B2

    公开(公告)日:2019-10-01

    申请号:US15835505

    申请日:2017-12-08

    Abstract: A system according to an exemplary aspect of the present disclosure includes, among other things, a seal having a compressible bulb to provide sealing between a vehicle flange and a moveable panel, and a channel formed in an exterior surface of the bulb. A light source is positioned within the channel to extend along a length of the seal. A method according to an exemplary aspect of the present disclosure includes, among other things, forming a seal to have a compressible bulb that has a channel formed in an exterior surface of the bulb, and installing a light cable within the channel to extend along a length of the seal.

    Engine cover having embedded circuit for illuminated badging

    公开(公告)号:US10336248B2

    公开(公告)日:2019-07-02

    申请号:US15615312

    申请日:2017-06-06

    Inventor: Gary Nola

    Abstract: An illuminated engine cover assembly including an engine attachment system and an illuminated engine cover is disclosed. The illuminated engine cover assembly comprises an attachment element attached to the engine and an illuminated engine cover composed of polymerized foam. The illuminated engine cover has a recessed area and a receptacle for releasable attachment to the engine attachment element. An illuminated feature is attached to the cover's recessed area. A contact element is fitted within the receptacle. A flexible printed circuit for providing contact between the illuminated feature and the contact element of the receptacle is embedded within the engine cover. A support lattice is optionally embedded within the cover. The support lattice has ends and an intermediate portion to which the illuminated feature is attached. Grommets are attached to each end of the support lattice. The releasable attachment receptacles are formed in the grommets.

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