Patent ID: 7712933
Filing Date: 2010-05-11
Classification: B60Q,B60R,F21V,G02B,H05K,Y10T

Abstract:
1. A light assembly for vehicles, comprising: a vehicle component configured to form a portion of a motor vehicle; an outer member defining opposed inner and outer surfaces, the outer member comprising a sheet of material having a first area that transmits at least a substantial portion of light incident on the sheet through the sheet, and a second area that transmits substantially less light relative to the first area, such that the first and second areas together define a predetermined pattern; a light guide disposed adjacent the inner surface of the outer member, the light guide defining a light-receiving portion, wherein the light guide is made of a light-transmitting material that internally reflects a substantial portion of light introduced into the light guide at the light-receiving portion; a light source mechanically connected to the light guide adjacent the light-receiving portion, the light source including an electrically conductive circuit and at least one LED connected to the circuit, the light source further including a thermoplastic polymer body encapsulating the one LED and at least a substantial portion of the circuit; a base member fixed to the outer member to define therewith a watertight cavity, and wherein the light guide and the light source are disposed within the watertight cavity.