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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8016464 | Multifunctional internal lighting device for a motor vehicle The present invention relates to a multifunctional internal lighting device for a motor vehicle. A single internal lighting device comprises various LED-type light sources which are capable of performing at least one first internal lighting function and a second int... | 09/13/2011 |
| 8016465 | Luminous molded part, in particular a decorative part and/or trim part for a vehicle interior The invention relates to a molded part, in particular a decorative part and/or a trim part for a vehicle interior. According to the invention, the molded part comprises at least one excitation source for emitting electromagnetic waves and at least one luminescent ma... | 09/13/2011 |
| 7997776 | Indicating instrument for vehicle An indicating instrument for a vehicle has a display board and a light modulation member disposed to cover a surface of the display board. When a condition that an illumination intensity of the display board is lower than a threshold value has continued for a first ... | 08/16/2011 |
| 7980739 | In-vehicle illuminating device An in-vehicle illuminating device 1 capable of efficiently guiding luminous flux emitted from a luminous source to a light guiding body. The in-vehicle illuminating device 1 is provided with a rod-shaped light guiding body 13 which reflects, on ... | 07/19/2011 |
| 7922373 | Image display apparatus including a controller that controls a light amount regulating film based on an amount of extraneous light received by a light receiving element An image display apparatus includes a laser source for emitting ultraviolet or blue display-use laser light having a wavelength of 420 nm or less; and a display unit including a fluorescent light generating section for generating fluorescent light when irradiated wi... | 04/12/2011 |
| 7918593 | Head unit background illumination A front panel display assembly may have an integrated decorative film having first and second sides. The first side may have a half-mirroredrface that allows the passage of light in only a single direction and the second side may have a non-uniform diffusion pattern... | 04/05/2011 |
| 7887222 | Display device with changeable display background A vehicle display with a housing having a gauge port, an interior wall around the gauge port, and an appliqué port extending from an exterior side of the vehicle display and intersecting the gauge port. A light source provides light into the gauge port and directs ... | 02/15/2011 |
| 7866859 | Illuminated display device for vehicle A display device for a vehicle has a first display unit constructed of a liquid crystal display for displaying first information and a second display unit including a display portion for displaying second information. The second information is illuminated by receivi... | 01/11/2011 |
| 7753570 | Display apparatus To provide protection to the wiring of a light source provided on a ring member which is movably attached to a display screen of a display device, a plurality of connector is arranged on a connecting member where an end of a FPC wiring, which supplies electricity to... | 07/13/2010 |
| 7708437 | Instrument panel system having concealed switches An instrument panel system. The instrument panel system provides an aesthetically appealing instrument panel by including a number of concealed switches. The switches are concealed such that an area proximate the switch on the surface of the instrument panel appears... | 05/04/2010 |
| 7703957 | Method for utilizing instrument cluster backlighting for dynamic styling A backlighting system and a method for utilizing instrument cluster backlighting for a dynamic styling are disclosed, wherein the backlighting system comprises a plurality of light sources separated into a plurality of light zones, adjacent light zones having walls ... | 04/27/2010 |
| 7661859 | Operation panel An operation panel includes: a casing having a front surface; first and second operation elements disposed on the front surface of the casing; a light source for emitting light to each of the first and second operation elements and disposed in the casing; and a brig... | 02/16/2010 |
| 7607808 | Instrument panel housing with light diffuser A light distributing assembly for a vehicle instrument panel includes a light source that emits light in a first direction. A first surface that is transverse to the first direction receives the light and changes the direction of the light to a second direction. A v... | 10/27/2009 |
| 7537363 | Insert molding dial structure A vehicle instrument cluster gauge may have a dial plate with an inner dial, an outer dial, indicia and graduations. The graduations may originate on a dial plate rear surface near or at the center of the gauge and traverse radially outward toward the outer or perip... | 05/26/2009 |
| 7507008 | Accessory light A lighting system for a vehicle including a display panel and vehicle accessory includes a light source disposed within the display panel that illuminates the display panel. The display panel includes at least one aperture that selectively permits light from the lig... | 03/24/2009 |
| 7494256 | Illuminated instrument cluster with perceived 3-D display segments A vehicle instrument cluster for indicating a value of a vehicle parameter. The vehicle instrument cluster includes a display member formed of a transparent material and display segments integrally formed within the display member. The display segments are configure... | 02/24/2009 |
| 7441913 | Lighting system for displays in vehicles A lighting system (10) for displays, in particular in motor vehicles, comprises: a support (12), at least one first lighting means (14) for punctiform illumination, which is disposed on the support (12), a second lighting means (16... | 10/28/2008 |
| 7441931 | Lighting system for displays in vehicles A lighting system (10) for displays, in particular in motor vehicles, comprises: a support (12), at least one first lighting device (14) for a spot-like illumination, which is mounted on the support (12), a planar second lighting device (... | 10/28/2008 |
| 7438451 | Ambient light based illumination control An ambient light based illumination control system for motor vehicles. The system incorporates an ambient light sensor and provides control signals for controlling headlamp illumination and illumination of interior instrument panel lighting. The control system provi... | 10/21/2008 |
| 7431484 | Embroidered instrument cluster An instrument cluster generally including a backing material and a plurality of fibers forming indicia that indicate a vehicle parameter. The plurality of fibers is coupled to the backing material. The instrument cluster also includes an illumination device that ill... | 10/07/2008 |
| 7427143 | Instrument cluster with three-dimensional display A vehicle display having a housing, a pointer that is rotatably coupled to the housing, a first appliqué that is coupled to the housing, a second appliqué coupled to the housing, a first graphics set coupled to a surface of the first appliqué and a second graphic... | 09/23/2008 |
| 7425087 | Lamp unit The present invention is to provide a better design, and a uniform and bright lighting to a cover lens. A lamp holder holds a lamp L and a lamp bezel holds the lamp holder. The lamp bezel is attached to a roof of a vehicle. The cover lens covers a front side of the ... | 09/16/2008 |
| 7401933 | Mounting apparatus for light emitting diode A mounting apparatus for a light emitting diode having a shoulder extending therefrom includes a panel, a base, and a bracket. The panel defines a through hole therein for the light emitting diode emitting light therethrough. The base extends from the panel round th... | 07/22/2008 |
| 7401954 | Control panel assembly with bulb vibration dampener Control panel architectures, and, specifically, architectures having bulb assemblies as features, particular those in control panels used in motor vehicle applications, are disclosed. By providing restricting means such as for leg features as part of the cont... | 07/22/2008 |
| 7385359 | Information systems An embodiment of this invention relates to an intelligent lighting device that can receive signals and change the illumination conditions as a result of the received signals. The lighting device can change hue, saturation, and brightness as a response to received si... | 06/10/2008 |
| 7374323 | Self-illumination applique system and method The various embodiments of the present invention generally include a display device having a surface with indicia formed thereon. The indicia are indicative of at least one vehicle parameter. The display device includes a light guide connected to the surface and a l... | 05/20/2008 |
| 7370603 | Pointer instrument A pointer instrument for a motor vehicle includes a pointer drive for deflecting a carrier body. A pointer which is visible in an indication is provided on the carrier body. An optical waveguide element is arranged on that side of the carrier body which is remote fr... | 05/13/2008 |
| 7365638 | Information device An information device for use with an engine of a vehicle includes a lighting device for providing information about a power position of the vehicle, an engine running detection device for detecting engine running, a gear shift position detection device for detectin... | 04/29/2008 |
| 7357096 | Meter panel for use in automotive instrument A meter panel such as a speedometer used in an instrument panel of an automotive vehicle includes a transparent pointer disc, a dial plate having scales and numerals thereon, and a light source for illuminating the pointer disc. The pointer disc is disposed in front... | 04/15/2008 |
| 7347575 | Vehicle gauge with embedded driver information A gauge having a housing, a light source disposed in the housing, a bezel, a display and a pointer. The display is coupled to the housing and includes a display surface that is visible through an opening in the bezel. The display is spaced rearwardly of the bezel to... | 03/25/2008 |
| 7347574 | Decorative lens An instrument gage assembly includes an applique and at least one gage mechanism mounted to a rear surface of the applique. Each gage mechanism including a pointer shaft extending through the applique and projecting outward from a front surface of the applique. A ga... | 03/25/2008 |
| 7344277 | Ambiance lighting system with temperature responsive variable color output An ambiance lighting system for a vehicular passenger compartment has a variable color light output which is automatically responsive to temperature changes. First and second light sources of different colors (e.g., blue and red) are positioned immediately behind th... | 03/18/2008 |
| 7299892 | Door trim speaker grille with electroluminescent lamp and injection molding method of making same A door trim speaker grille with an electroluminescent lamp for use with an audio speaker of a vehicle. The electroluminescent lamp is positioned for emitting visible light through sound passages in the speaker grille. In certain embodiments of the invention, the ele... | 11/27/2007 |
| 7297928 | Indicating instrument for vehicle An indicating instrument for a vehicle has a display board, a light modulation member disposed to cover a surface of the display board. An illumination intensity of the display board is detected by a light detecting member and a control unit applies to a dc pulse vo... | 11/20/2007 |
| 7287885 | Automotive storage compartment having an electroluminescent lamp and method of making the same An automotive storage compartment includes a compartment body defining a cavity and having an opening for accessing the cavity. The compartment body includes a first connecting member integrally formed therein. The storage compartment further includes a cover having... | 10/30/2007 |
| 7278748 | Display apparatus A display apparatus includes a display, a light source, and a light transmittance control means. The display displays a display design. The light source emits a light to illuminate the display. The light transmittance control means is disposed on at least one side o... | 10/09/2007 |
| 7273278 | Instrument panel with simulated instruments The invention relates to an instrument panel for the operating state of a land, air or water vehicle, in particular for the cockpit of an airplane, comprising a number of display fields (13) for representing information, whereby, in order to provide an instru... | 09/25/2007 |
| 7264074 | After-market dashboard bezel for an automobile having a number of instrument holders and associated method An instrument bezel for an automobile facilitates the addition of supplemental instruments to a vehicle while maintaining a clear and unobstructed view of the road for the driver without placing the supplemental instruments in a location that would make reading thes... | 09/04/2007 |
| 7265306 | Flip pack switch assembly with electroluminescent lamp and injection molding method of making same A switch flip pack for the interior of an automobile comprising a door trim panel with a switch panel carrying at least one electrical switch, a flip cover pivotally attached to the switch panel, and a electroluminescent lamp mounted to the flip cover. The flip cove... | 09/04/2007 |
| 7262689 | Combined vehicle display and method A display for a vehicle includes an indicator such as a pointer or needle. The display is configured such that (1) the position of the indicator is responsive to, and thus indicative of, a first measurable vehicle characteristic; and (2) the appearance of the indica... | 08/28/2007 |
