RUBSTRIP WITH INTEGRAL LIGHTING FOR POSSIBLE USE IN AN AIRCRAFT
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1. A passenger aircraft comprising:
- a) an interior passenger cabin; and
b) a rubstrip comprising an integral light source, the rubstrip configured to protect various surfaces of the interior passenger cabin from damage, the rubstrip also configured to protect the integral light source from damage.
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Abstract
A rubstrip for protecting an exposed surface, such as a surface in the interior of an aircraft. The rubstrip is configured to house a light source within its interior. In some embodiments, an exterior of the rubstrip is formed with at least one passageway configured to emit light from the light source. The rubstrip is configured both to protect the surface from damage and to protect the housed light source from damage.
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21 Claims
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1. A passenger aircraft comprising:
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a) an interior passenger cabin; and b) a rubstrip comprising an integral light source, the rubstrip configured to protect various surfaces of the interior passenger cabin from damage, the rubstrip also configured to protect the integral light source from damage. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7)
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8. A rubstrip assembly comprising:
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a rubstrip comprising at least one passageway along an exterior of the rubstrip; and a light source housed within the rubstrip, wherein the at least passageway is configured to emit light from the light source, and wherein the rubstrip is configured to protect a surface from damage and is also configured to protect the light source from damage. - View Dependent Claims (9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19)
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20. A method of assembling a rubstrip with integral lighting comprising:
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coupling a light source to an interior of the rubstrip such that an exterior of the rubstrip protects the light source from damage, wherein the rubstrip is configured to protect a surface of an aircraft from damage. - View Dependent Claims (21)
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