Patents Examined by Ismeal Negron
  • Patent number: 6217201
    Abstract: An optical waveguide assembly for distributing light within a vehicle door panel includes a light source that outputs light to an optical waveguide. A trunk waveguide that propagates light through internal reflection has output branches and a trunk input portion connected to the light source. Branch waveguides that propagate light through internal reflection extend from the output branches of the trunk waveguide to lighting outputs of the vehicle door panel. Support arms extend between the branch waveguides and support the branch waveguides within the vehicle door panel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 10, 1998
    Date of Patent: April 17, 2001
    Assignee: Cooper Automotive Products, Inc.
    Inventor: George R. Hulse