Class 362/495 - Running board

Subclass of Class 362 - Illumination
Definition: Subject matter wherein the illumination means is adapted
No. of patents: 40
Last issue date: 12/20/2011

Number	Title	Issue Date
8079742	Illumination structure An aspect of the invention provides an illumination structure that can illuminate both a neighborhood of an opening and a storage portion with a simple configuration. An illumination structure 1 includes an illumination device 4 provided in an opening ...	12/20/2011
7360779	Roll formed step rail for a vehicle A roll formed step rail for a vehicle comprises an elongated rail body including a continuous rail wall of substantially uniform thickness. The rail wall describes a continuous cross-sectional profile between two elongated free edges, the cross-sectional profile of ...	04/22/2008
7334925	Lighted exterior rearview mirror system A lighted exterior rearview mirror system for a vehicle comprises an exterior rearview mirror assembly adapted for mounting to a side of a vehicle. The exterior mirror assembly includes a reflective element having a heater and a breakaway joint assembly having stati...	02/26/2008
7293788	Stirrup aiding a person entering or exiting a vehicle A stirrup attached to the rear of a vehicle, making it safer and easier to enter into and/or exit from the vehicle. It comprises a bottom member that is preferably flat and rectangular, vertical side members extending upwards from opposite edges of the bottom member...	11/13/2007
7244054	Direction indication light installed on a handle of a car door A direction indication light installed on a handle of a car door comprises a body; a front edge thereof installed with a receiving groove; the receiving groove received with a plurality of circuit boards, a light guide plate, and a cover; each circuit board being in...	07/17/2007
7220011	Marine craft and apparatus including electroluminescent auxiliary illumination Safety and sports equipment, as well as apparel and accessories, including one or more wire-like or flat electroluminescent lamps for illumination. The lamps may be powered by battery, solar energy, or any other suitable means of energy. The lamps may further be sec...	05/22/2007
7140755	Security lighted exterior rearview mirror system for a vehicle A security lighted exterior rearview mirror system for a vehicle comprises an exterior rearview mirror assembly adapted for mounting to a side of a vehicle. The assembly includes a reflective element and an actuator for positioning the reflective element about at le...	11/28/2006
7131655	Running board, motor vehicle including a running board, and methods for manufacturing and using a running board A running board is provided by the invention. The running board includes a deck and a plurality of attachment members. The deck and the plurality of attachment members are formed from a continuous polymer composition. The deck has a stepping surface and a support st...	11/07/2006
7083312	Lighted exterior mirror system for a vehicle A lighted exterior mirror system for a vehicle comprises an exterior mirror assembly having a first portion adapted for mounting to a vehicle and an actuator disposed at a second portion. A reflective element is supported by a reflective element support member mount...	08/01/2006
7082721	Illuminating weatherseal An illuminating weatherseal (10) can seal a gap between confronting surfaces and illuminate the adjacent environment. The illuminating weatherseal includes a light emitting line (80) extending along a longitudinal dimension of the weatherseal (10	08/01/2006
7025481	Vehicular lighting system A vehicular lighting system including an elongated mounting base having a body. The body has a central portion with a central bearing surface for contacting a mounting surface. The body includes a pair of flanges having upwardly depending portions extending from the...	04/11/2006
6997469	Molded running board A molded running board provided with a support portion and a top portion is described herein. The support portion is made of plastic material and provided with reinforcing ribs and the top portion is made of a plastic material that is advantageously compatible with ...	02/14/2006
6997591	Synchronized flashing lighting device A flashing lighting device, most specifically designed for mounting inside and outside an automobile, is comprised of a housing and, within in, a circuit for storing at least one flashing sequence signal. At least one first array of light-emitting elements is close ...	02/14/2006
6997594	Under vehicle inspection system A portable vehicle inspection system including a series of mats into which two lengths of flexible, polymeric side light transmitting optical fiber extend along channels placed near the edges of the mats, and at a distance to be within the tracks of wheels of a vehi...	02/14/2006
6974631	High-reflectivity polyester coating The present invention provides a high reflectivity lighting fixture, comprising a coated reflector and a light source. The reflector is coated with a composition that includes a cycloaliphatic group containing polyester resin and a pigment. The present invention als...	12/13/2005
6902306	Mirror assembly security system A mirror assembly security system suitable for use in a vehicle comprises an exterior mirror assembly including a reflective element and a positioning device for adjustably positioning said reflective element. A light module is positioned substantially within the as...	06/07/2005
6805475	Signaling wiring assembly for a vehicle A wiring assembly that is electronically connected in line with the existing running board courtesy lamp system of, for example, a Ford Expedition, Ford Excursion, Ford King Ranch or Lincoln Navigator, which causes one or more lamps on the running board to flash whe...	10/19/2004
6709137	Assembly including illuminated step pad A lighted running board assembly having a mounting bracket and a framing network secured to such bracket. An illuminated step pad is secured to and supported by the framing network, such step pad including a light source, such as an LED, housed within a light housin...	03/23/2004
6659629	Running board lighting device A lighting device for a vehicle running board. The lighting device includes an enclosure and a light source coupling mechanism. A light source is coupled to the light source coupling mechanism. A first lens has a plurality of optical elements. The first l...	12/09/2003
6641290	Lamp device for a vehicle A vehicle equipped is with a light-emitting apparatus at an underside of an entrance thereof, wherein the light-emitting apparatus has a light transmitting tube which emits light from its circumferential surface, and a light source which is installed at o...	11/04/2003
6604834	Electroluminescent surface illuminator device A device and method for making an electroluminescent surface illuminator device comprising electroluminescent panels built into a running board, nerfbar, step or stepside for illuminating the foot/step placement for vehicles, planes, boats, and the like. ...	08/12/2003
6592242	Auxiliary lights for a motorcycle A pair of auxiliary lights to be conveniently and unobtrusively carried at the opposite sides of a motorcycle in order to cooperate with the standard front headlamp and thereby advantageously provide the operator with a wide field of view including both f...	07/15/2003
6466128	Vehicle door step equipped with warning indicator devices A vehicle door step equipped with warning indicator devices comprises a number of anti-skips sticking on a door step, and signal and warning lights at respect side corners of the door step. An outer edge of the door step is arranged with warning devices w...	10/15/2002
6419306	Illuminating plate for car An illuminating plate for a car has a light guide plate; a cover provided with at least one light transmitting window, and disposed on the light guide plate; and light reflecting layer formed on the rear surface of the light guide plate. The light reflect...	07/16/2002
6416209	Exterior courtesy lighting/fender mounted A vehicle puddle light assembly is provided in an opening formed in a body panel of a vehicle. A socket including a housing and at least one contact coupled to the housing is disposed within the opening and coupled to the body panel adjacent the opening. ...	07/09/2002
6392559	Underbody and adjacent lighting for automotive vehicle A lighting system for illuminating the exterior of an automotive vehicle has a remotely controlled lamp or set of lamps mounted to the underside of the vehicle for providing illumination both below the vehicle and under the vehicle when the vehicle is sta...	05/21/2002
6382819	Vehicle running board A vehicle running board for attachment to a vehicle, comprising a first running board component, a second running board component, a lamp assembly, and a coupling between the running board components. Also disclosed is a method and structure to operate ru...	05/07/2002
6250785	Light tube running board lighting A vehicle light assembly is provided having a light source emitting light into a light pipe or tube extending along a portion of a vehicle. The light pipe casts light directly and uniformly upon a ground surface beneath a vehicle and/or a stepping surface...	06/26/2001
6244734	Step-up/running board optical waveguide illumination assembly An illuminated step-up for a vehicle includes a step-up plate mounted on the door sill of a vehicle. A slot extends along a portion of the length of the step-up plate. An optical waveguide formed from a solid piece of material is positioned to release lig...	06/12/2001
6190027	Electroluminescent courtesy light with optical element and tube for running board of vehicle The present invention is directed to a lighting device to illuminate the running board of a vehicle. One embodiment of the lighting device includes an electroluminescent element from which light emanates, an optical element for focusing the light, and a t...	02/20/2001
6179454	Illumination system for vehicle running boards and the area below the running board An elongated light guide courtesy lamp for a vehicle. The lamp includes a light source mounted on the vehicle and an elongated light conductor for conducting light generated by the light source. The light conducted from the conductor is used to illuminate...	01/30/2001
5915830	Light-tube running board lighting A running board light assembly is provided having a light source emitting light into a light tube extending along the length of a running board. The light tube casts light directly and uniformly upon a stepping surface of the running board and upon a grou...	06/29/1999
5434758	Independent light replacement for vehicle A novel compact and portable lighting system can be used for both mobile and immobile vehicles. The lighting system can act both as auxiliary lighting and as back-up lighting for standard vehicle light systems. This novel system includes an auxiliary port...	07/18/1995
5404278	Vehicular cornering lamp system A vehicular cornering lamp system in which the amount of electric power consumed by the lamp is minimized. Until the angle of rightward (leftward) steering with respect to the position of straight-ahead steering reaches a predetermined angle θR	04/04/1995
4985810	Lighted running board assembly A running board light assembly which is attached to the underside of a specially designed automotive running board. For the purpose of providing both functional and decorative lighting. The running board light assembly incorporates features which serve to...	01/15/1991
4965704	Running board light A light assembly having a housing and an opening into an interior recess in the housing and a cover for covering the opening into the recess. The bottom wall of the recess has a lens construction integrally formed therein, such as by making the housing, p...	10/23/1990
4819136	Running board light assembly A running board light assembly which is attached to the underside of a specially desinged automotive running board. For the purpose of providing both functional and decorative lighting. The running board light assembly incorporates features which serve to...	04/04/1989
4557494	Running board A running board having a series of lighting elements disposed within an enclosed cavity along the outer edge of the running board, and a mounting structure including a channel on the underside of the running board deck, which channel supports a fastener a...	12/10/1985
4544991	Lighted running board A lighted running board for vehicles including a deck, a kick plate and a rib. The kick flange and rib include openings in which lights are positioned, the lights including clips for securement within the openings. A rear cover member attached to the inne...	10/01/1985
4463962	Running board and lighting assembly A running board and lighting assembly therefor for mounting to a vehicle and in which the running board includes a deck and an elongate plate extending angularly from an edge of the deck. A pair of inwardly turned flanges are formed integrally with the pl...	08/07/1984

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