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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jul. 10, 2012
Filed:
Oct. 27, 2008
Thomas A. Welch, Sr., Ortonville, MI (US);
Paul S. Severinski, Brownstown, MI (US);
Pusheng Chen, Novi, MI (US);
Paula J. Bird, Huntsville, AL (US);
Benedict J. Messina, Warren, MI (US);
Bryan L. Orlando, Sterling Heights, MI (US);
Thomas A. Welch, Sr., Ortonville, MI (US);
Paul S. Severinski, Brownstown, MI (US);
Pusheng Chen, Novi, MI (US);
Paula J. Bird, Huntsville, AL (US);
Benedict J. Messina, Warren, MI (US);
Bryan L. Orlando, Sterling Heights, MI (US);
Lear Corporation, Southfield, MI (US);
Abstract
An interior component having an illuminated portion comprises a trim cover positioned over a substrate. At least one light conductive element is in communication with an illumination source. A carrier engages the trim cover. The carrier further secures the light conductive element to the trim cover. The carrier has a plurality of windows formed therethrough such that the light conductive element is visible through the plurality of windows. The illuminated portion may further include an emblem in communication with the light source. The illuminated interior component may be formed by a method that includes the steps of forming a light conductive element that includes extruding an optical guide and a carrier having a mounting tab thereon.