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Assembly including illuminated step pad

  • US 6,709,137 B1
  • Filed: 06/17/2002
  • Issued: 03/23/2004
  • Est. Priority Date: 07/02/1999
  • Status: Expired due to Term
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1. A lighted running board assembly (10) for use on an automotive vehicle, said lighted running board assembly, comprising:

  • a mounting bracket (12) adapted for mounting on the vehicle, a framing network (20, 32) secured to said mounting bracket (12), said framing network including at least one cavity (22);

    a light emitting step pad (78) secured to and supported by said framing network (20) and presenting an illuminating ingress and egress surface (80), said light emitting step pad having at least one light housing chamber (70) communicating with said cavity of said framing network, said light emitting step pad (78) having a translucent surface (80); and

    a light source (72) mounted in said cavity of said framing network and housed within said light housing chamber (70) projecting light through said translucent surface of said light emitting step pad (78).

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