Ambiance lighting system with temperature responsive variable color output
August 29, 2025. Estimated Expiration Date is calculated based on simple USPTO term provisions. It does not account for terminal disclaimers, term adjustments, failure to pay maintenance fees, or other factors which might affect the term of a patent.Patent ReferencesAutomobile air-conditioning apparatus Air conditioning display system for vehicles Air conditioner operating apparatus Air conditioning display system for vehicles Exposure value control system for copying machines Control apparatus for automobile air-conditioners Interior atmosphere control system Illuminating device for motor vehicles Configurable color selection circuit for choosing colors of multi-colored leds in toys and secondary automotive flasher/brake indicators Light system for an interior of a motor vehicle InventorsAssigneeApplicationNo. 11214195 filed on 08/29/2005US Classes:362/276, Condition responsive362/96, WITH FLUID DISTRIBUTER362/231, Different wavelengths362/294, With ventilating, cooling or heat insulating means362/373, With cooling means362/488, Interior362/489, Dashboard362/547, With cooling or ventilating feature236/49.3, Electrically actuated236/94, With indicator or alarm340/461, With particular display means340/815.4VISUAL INDICATIONExaminersPrimary: Cariaso, AlanAssistant: Spinella, Kevin J. Attorney, Agent or FirmInternational ClassesF21V 23/04B60Q 3/02 B60Q 3/04 AbstractAn 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 the air discharge vents and are selectively energized by a control circuit so that the first light source radiates light through the vent when the temperature falls below a predetermined value and the second light sources energizes the second color of light when the air temperature rises above a predetermined value. Sensors are used to detect the temperature of air, preferably in the ducting plenum. Various control strategies can be deployed to achieve aesthetically interesting light presentations which enhance ambiance within the passenger compartment.Field of SearchRear view mirrorCondition responsive (e.g., position) WITH FLUID DISTRIBUTER Different wavelengths Condition responsive With ventilating, cooling or heat insulating means With cooling means Interior Dashboard With cooling or ventilating feature Electrically actuated With indicator or alarm VISUAL INDICATION Specified indicator structure Information display With particular display means | |
