Patent ID: 6592240
Filing Date: 2003-07-15
Classification: A47K,B60Q,E04F,E05B,F21S,F21W,F21Y,G02B

Abstract:
A lighted handle comprising:a light transmitting member having a first end portion, a second end portion and a central portion; a first end bracket attached to said first end portion and a second end bracket attached to said second end portion; a first locator unit located between said first end bracket and said first end portion of said light transmitting member, wherein said first locator unit is free of reflective surfaces; a second locator unit located between said second end bracket and said second end portion of said light transmitting member, wherein said second locator unit is free of reflective surfaces; at least one of said first and second locator units including an end piece that seats on a step of the respective first and second end brackets; and an illumination unit located at least partially in said first end bracket and including a light emitter positioned between said first locator unit and said second locator unit, wherein said light emitter is oriented to emit light toward said second locator unit.