AN ILLUMINABLE FEATURE MODULE FOR INSTALLING IN A CONSOLE
First Claim
1. An illuminable feature module for installing in a console, said feature module comprising:
- an installable mount;
a feature joined to said mount;
a power inverter attached to said mount and having both a power input and a power output; and
an illuminable electroluminescent wire fixedly arranged about said feature and electrically connected to said power output of said power inverter.
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Abstract
An illuminable feature module for installing in a console is disclosed herein. The feature module includes an installable mount, a feature, a power inverter, and an illuminable electroluminescent wire. The feature is joined to the mount, and the power inverter is attached to the mount. The power inverter has both a power input and a power output. The electroluminescent wire is electrically connected to the power output of the power inverter. The electroluminescent wire is also fixedly arranged about the feature for thereby illuminating the feature. The mount, together with the feature, power inverter, and electroluminescent wire, is installable in a console.
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20 Claims
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1. An illuminable feature module for installing in a console, said feature module comprising:
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an installable mount;
a feature joined to said mount;
a power inverter attached to said mount and having both a power input and a power output; and
an illuminable electroluminescent wire fixedly arranged about said feature and electrically connected to said power output of said power inverter. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7)
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8. An illuminable feature module for installing in a console within a vehicle, said feature module comprising:
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an installable mount;
a feature joined to said mount;
a power inverter attached to said mount and having both a power input and a power output; and
an illuminable electroluminescent wire fixedly arranged about said feature and electrically connected to said power output of said power inverter;
wherein said feature includes at least one item selected from the group consisting of an ashtray, a cupholder, and a storage bin.
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9. A control circuit for illuminating a feature in a console, said control circuit comprising:
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a power inverter having a power input, a control input, and a power output; and
an illuminable electroluminescent wire electrically connected to said power output of said power inverter;
wherein said electroluminescent wire is arrangeable about said feature for illuminating said feature. - View Dependent Claims (10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20)
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