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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Apr. 26, 2005
Filed:
Sep. 17, 2002
Kazuhiro Goto, Markahm, CA;
Andras Gyimes, Toronto, CA;
Ronald Charles Du Pont, Oakville, CA;
Dragos Luca, Toronto, CA;
Kazuhiro Goto, Markahm, CA;
Andras Gyimes, Toronto, CA;
Ronald Charles Du Pont, Oakville, CA;
Dragos Luca, Toronto, CA;
Tyco Electronics Canada Ltd., Markham, CA;
Abstract
A light pipe having one or more exterior protrusions that function as a secondary light source and an alignment component. The one or more exterior protrusions may provide a secondary light source by reflecting light from a primary light source. The one or more exterior protrusions also may function to align the light pipe with a lamp assembly or an object on which the light pipe is mounted. Further, a lamp assembly having a light pipe receiving portion, with one or more slits to allow an opening to expand upon insertion of the light pipe, and to provide a retention force upon contraction.