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US-2016016506-A1 · Jan 21, 2016 · US
Photoluminescent bin lamp
US9434302B2 · US · B2
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Publication number | US-9434302-B2 |
| Application number | US-201414477933-A |
| Country | US |
| Kind code | B2 |
| Filing date | Sep 5, 2014 |
| Priority date | Nov 21, 2013 |
| Publication date | Sep 6, 2016 |
| Grant date | Sep 6, 2016 |
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An illuminated vehicle storage apparatus is disclosed. The storage apparatus comprises a bin rotatably connected to a console and configured to be oriented in an open position and a closed position. The storage apparatus further includes a light source configured to emit a first emission disposed in the console. A photoluminescent portion is disposed proximate the bin such that the first emission is directed toward the photoluminescent portion when the bin is oriented in the open position to illuminate the photoluminescent portion.
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What is claimed is: 1. An illuminated vehicle storage apparatus comprising: a bin rotatably connected to a console and configured to be oriented in an open position and a closed position; a light source configured to emit a first emission disposed in the console; and a photoluminescent portion disposed proximate the bin, wherein the first emission is directed toward the photoluminescent portion when the bin is oriented in the open position to illuminate the photoluminescent po…
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- What does patent US9434302B2 cover?
- An illuminated vehicle storage apparatus is disclosed. The storage apparatus comprises a bin rotatably connected to a console and configured to be oriented in an open position and a closed position. The storage apparatus further includes a light source configured to emit a first emission disposed in the console. A photoluminescent portion is disposed proximate the bin such that the first emissi…
- Who is the assignee on this patent?
- Ford Global Tech Llc, Ford Global Tech Llc
- What technology area does this patent fall under?
- Primary CPC classification B60Q3/022. Mapped technology areas include Operations & Transport.
- When was this patent published?
- Publication date Tue Sep 06 2016 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) (B2). Legal status and post-grant events are not shown on this page.
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- We list 2 related publications on this page (citations in our corpus or others sharing the same primary CPC).