Patent ID: 6086131
Filing Date: 2000-07-11
Classification: B60Q,E05B,Y10T

Abstract:
An apparatus adapted for use in opening a deck lid of a vehicle, said apparatus being positionable within a compartment substantially enclosed by the deck lid, the compartment having a release mechanism for opening the deck lid, said apparatus adapted for operation from the interior of the compartment when the deck lid is closed and comprising:a handle for activating the release mechanism for opening the compartment, said handle having an attachment for interconnection with the release mechanism of the compartment;at least one illumination source which is at least occasionally activated to provide illumination of said handle; anda control circuit for activating said at least one illumination source in response to an occurrence of at least one activating event, said control circuit providing a time limitation which deactivates said illumination source a predetermined period of time following said at least one activating event.