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Fluid level indicator using photoluminescent illumination

  • US 9,376,058 B2
  • Filed: 10/15/2014
  • Issued: 06/28/2016
  • Est. Priority Date: 11/21/2013
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. An illuminated fluid level indication system for a vehicle, comprising:

  • a container;

    a fluid disposed in the container;

    a photoluminescent portion disposed on the container; and

    a light source operable to emit an emission to excite the photoluminescent portion and thereby illuminate the container,wherein a fluid level is determined based on a degree of illumination of the container when the photoluminescent portion is exposed to the emission.

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