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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Aug. 07, 2007
Filed:
Oct. 15, 2004
Mark J. Clugston, Davison, MI (US);
David L. Brooks, Flint, MI (US);
Kenneth D. Perry, New Lothrop, MI (US);
Randall J. Heidtman, Columbiaville, MI (US);
Gail M. Sylvester, Frankenmuth, MI (US);
Douglas A. Best, Clio, MI (US);
Mark J. Clugston, Davison, MI (US);
David L. Brooks, Flint, MI (US);
Kenneth D. Perry, New Lothrop, MI (US);
Randall J. Heidtman, Columbiaville, MI (US);
Gail M. Sylvester, Frankenmuth, MI (US);
Douglas A. Best, Clio, MI (US);
Delphi Technologies, Inc., Troy, MI (US);
Abstract
An illuminated indicator is disclosed. The illuminated indicator includes graphics disposed on a rear surface of a lightpipe and a housing that supports the rear surface of lightpipe. The housing defines an outer perimeter light channel. The illuminated indicator also includes a plurality of light sources that are disposed about the outer perimeter light channel. The outer perimeter light channel directs light from the plurality of light sources to an outer perimeter edge of the lightpipe to evenly illuminate the graphics.