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VEHICLE ACCENT MOLDING WITH PUDDLE LIGHT

  • US 20120280528A1
  • Filed: 05/06/2011
  • Published: 11/08/2012
  • Est. Priority Date: 05/06/2011
  • Status: Abandoned Application
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1. A trim molding for an exterior surface of a vehicle, comprising:

  • a trim body formed of a light transmissive material for coupling to the exterior surface, the trim body having an interior side and an exterior side;

    a variable light source disposed on the interior side of the trim body; and

    a one-way mirror disposed on the exterior side of the trim body having an opaque appearance from outside the trim molding in bright ambient lighting conditions, wherein the one-way mirror transmits light from the variable light source therethrough;

    the variable light source providing a first lighting level for accenting the exterior surface of the vehicle in dark ambient lighting conditions; and

    the variable light source providing a second lighting level greater than the first lighting level to illuminate the ground near the vehicle to assist in vehicle entry in dark ambient lighting conditions.

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