Light assembly with illuminable outer lens

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 9597998
APP PUB NO 20160362042A1
SERIAL NO

14739324

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A light assembly includes a housing defining separate first and second cavities, an illuminable outer lens constructed from a homogenous multi-polymer material, and a first lighting source within the first cavity. A second lighting source may be positioned in the second cavity. An opaque portion of the housing separates the first and second cavities and prevents an influx into the second cavity of light emitted by the first lighting source. The multi-polymer material, when irradiated by the first lighting source, illuminates with a light transmittance level of about 50% or more and a haze level of less than about 30%. A vehicle includes a body having a front end, a hood positioned at the front end, and the light assembly positioned adjacent to the hood. A controller may transmit a lighting control signal to the first lighting source to command a turn signal, daytime running light, park, or position function.

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GM GLOBAL TECHNOLOGY OPERATIONS LLCP O BOX 300 M/C 482-C22-A68 DETROIT MI 48265-3000

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Ovenshire, Jay H Rochester, US 14 80
Schmeckpeper, Daniel E Clarkson, US 37 9097

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