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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Apr. 25, 2006
Filed:
Aug. 13, 2003
Paul D. Van Duyn, Anderson, IN (US);
Paul D. Van Duyn, Anderson, IN (US);
Guide Corporation, Pendleton, IN (US);
Abstract
A lamp assembly with a peripheral auxiliary function is described for use with automobile lamps. A moveable shield and a fixed shield are positioned about a light source inside a housing. A first reflective surface and a second reflective surface are formed on the inside of the housing. The moveable shield is moveable between a first position and a second position. In the first position, the moveable shield blocks light from striking the second reflective surface, and a main beam is projected from the lamp assembly. In the second position, the moveable shield blocks light from striking the first reflective surface, and a peripheral beam is projected from the assembly. Thus, the moveable shield may be moved to switch between the main beam and the peripheral beam, creating the ability to alter the functionality of the lamp assembly.