Class 362/491 - Gearshift

Subclass of Class 362 - Illumination
Definition: Subject matter especially adapted to illuminate a bar of
No. of patents: 21
Last issue date: 11/09/2010

Number	Title	Issue Date
7828470	Electronic indicator with backlighting In one implementation, a method provides a plurality of graphics. The method backlights the graphics by using reflected light and/or blocking direct light. The method also highlights one of the graphics by using direct light that overpowers the backlighting of the o...	11/09/2010
7394351	Display assembly with horn configuration for vehicle A signal assembly mountable to an exterior of a vehicle is configured with a light-generating unit operable to emit a visually perceptible signal, and with a sound-generating unit operable to generate a sound signal. The light and sound generating units are coupled ...	07/01/2008
7387418	Illumination system for displays, especially in vehicles, and cover assembly for such illumination system The present invention relates to an illumination system for displays, especially in vehicles, comprising a base (3) on which at least a first light source (4) is provided to emit light, a cover (6), which is provided at a distance from the base ...	06/17/2008
7374324	LED molded light guide A light guide for a transmission shifter assembly includes a light member having a top light transmitting surface, and a reflective bottom surface. The light member also includes first and second ends, as well as first and second sides. At least one light emitting d...	05/20/2008
7357549	Vehicle lamp A vehicle lamp, for example for installation in a cover cap of an external rear view mirror, includes an elongate light guide and a light source whose light is coupled into the light guide. The vehicle lamp has a light guide-cover plate unit which is formed in one p...	04/15/2008
7164350	Back up alarm system A back up alarm system for a vehicle including a sensor for generating a vehicle motion status signal with a vehicle reverse gear engaged. The vehicle motion status signal includes a base electrical signal when the vehicle is stationary and the vehicle motion status...	01/16/2007
7118256	Lighting device incorporating plasma lamp for vehicles A lighting device for a vehicle has at least two light sources, a primary light source for general illuminating or marking purposes and a secondary light source, namely a plasma lamp, for creating exciting and appealing lighting effects. ...	10/10/2006
7000497	Selectively positionable gearshift and method An adjustable gearshift assembly (10, 130) for connecting by a bracket (16) to a transmission of a motor vehicle, providing a shifter knob (12, 132) movable to a selected position relative to an elongate member (14, 144). The shifter knob...	02/21/2006
6877887	Color-changing illumination assembly for vehicle accessory A vehicle accessory color-changing illumination assembly includes a control box, a plurality of vehicle accessories and a plurality of light sources. The control box is provided with a control button and a control circuit. Each of the vehicle accessories is assemble...	04/12/2005
6848817	Interior mirror assembly for a vehicle incorporating a solid-state light source Illumination of a portion of a vehicle interior is provided by an interior rearview mirror assembly incorporating a solid-state light source comprising a light emitting diode (LED) which emits light generally downwardly from the assembly. In one form of the inventio...	02/01/2005
6834987	Illuminated medallion for transmission shifter knobs A kit for retrofittedly illuminating transmission shifter knobs. The kit comprises a retrofit knob cavity cover to replace a preexisting knob cavity cover for a knob cavity of a knob body made by a particular entity connected to a transmission shifter. The retrofit ...	12/28/2004
6536928	Multi-colored vehicle interior lighting A vehicle lighting system includes a sensor to detect a first set of conditions and a second set of conditions. The vehicle lighting system also includes a light emitting source. The light emitting source is operable to illuminate selectively between a fi...	03/25/2003
6412973	Interior mirror assembly for a vehicle incorporating a solid-state light source Illumination of a target location of a vehicle interior is provided by an interior rearview mirror assembly incorporating a solid-state light source which emits light generally downwardly from the assembly. The solid-state light source comprises a non-inc...	07/02/2002
6341883	Display device for an automatic motor vehicle transmission and method of using same A display device for displaying transmission selected speeds and ratios is provided. In order to create a display device in which the space requirement for the display is reduced, it is proposed to use as the display elements the scale elements such as sc...	01/29/2002
6220738	Motor vehicle device having illuminated display area for directing user actuation of the device A device for motor vehicles is proposed which comprises a pictograph which is disposed in an at least partially transparent device part, can be optically highlighted by light beams and is produced by means of a process of influencing the material of the d...	04/24/2001
6044790	Manual operating apparatus for an automatic transmission A manual operating apparatus for an automatic transmission is structured such that a first shift line (L1) and a second shift line (L2) corresponding to a shift direction of a shift lever (2) are disposed side by side and that the shift lever (2) can move...	04/04/2000
5900678	Gear shift knob Novel gear shift knob flashes randomly utilizing a battery, motion responsive switch, a timing and illumination circuit....	05/04/1999
5602525	Signal lamp assembly for use with the gear lever A signal lamp assembly including a transparent shell, an electric box mounted inside the shell to hold an electric box, a neon tube mounted within the shell outside the electric box and electrically connected to the circuit board inside the electric box, ...	02/11/1997
5452186	Light distribution system A light distribution system for an automotive vehicle is provided having a light source mounted in a fixed location in the vehicle. A plurality of light pipes is located in a fixed relation to said light source with each light pipe having a first and seco...	09/19/1995
5053930	Phosphorescent vehicle part identification system A phosphorescent vehicle part identification accessory comprising an article or molded plastic having formed therewith a phosphorescent compound adapted for glowing for a period of time following exposure to light energy. The phosphorescent article is sec...	10/01/1991
4202030	Illumination device for motor vehicles An illumination device for motor vehicles which include a floor mounted console provided within the passenger compartment. The illumination device includes a case having an opening therein and which is detachably provided in the console so that the case c...	05/06/1980

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Class 362/491 - Gearshift