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Safety system for opening the trunk compartment of a vehicle

  • US 20030035297A1
  • Filed: 10/03/2002
  • Published: 02/20/2003
  • Est. Priority Date: 03/24/1999
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. An apparatus adapted for use in opening a deck lid of a vehicle, said apparatus being positionable within a compartment substantially enclosed by the deck lid, the compartment having a release mechanism for opening the deck lid, said apparatus adapted for operation from the interior of the compartment when the deck lid is closed and comprising:

  • a handle for activating the release mechanism for opening the compartment, said handle having an attachment for interconnection with the release mechanism of the compartment;

    at least one illumination source which is at least occasionally activated to provide illumination of said handle; and

    a control circuit for activating said at least one illumination source when the deck lid is closed in response to an occurrence of at least one activating event, said control circuit providing a time limitation which deactivates said illumination source a predetermined period of time following said at least one activating event.

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