Method for providing illuminated components and components formed from the method
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Nov 14, 2017
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Apr 10, 2015
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Sep 28, 2011
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Abstract
A method of illuminating a component, having an outer skin layer, the method including the steps of: forming the outer surface layer from at least two separate pieces of an outer skin layer, the outer skin layer having a show surface and an opposite backing surface; forming a seam in the outer surface layer such that the at least two separate pieces are secured to each other; locating an elongated light conducting medium in the seam and behind a stitch securing the at least two separate pieces together; and securing the elongated light conducting medium to the outer surface layer.
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International Classification(s)
- 2015 Application Filing Year
- F21V Class
- 3770 Applications Filed
- 2807 Patents Issued To-Date
- 74.46 % Issued To-Date
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- 5 Citation Count
- F21V Class
- 16.38 % this patent is cited more than
- 8 Age
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