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Hybrid taillight article

  • US 9,599,308 B2
  • Filed: 12/10/2013
  • Issued: 03/21/2017
  • Est. Priority Date: 12/28/2012
  • Status: Expired due to Fees
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1. A taillight article comprising:

  • an optically clear light guide having a light emission front surface and an opposing rear surface and a side surface separating the front surface and the rear surface;

    a first light source configured to direct light into the side surface, the first light source indicating a first signal function;

    a plurality of light extraction features on or within the optically clear light guide, the light extraction features configured to direct light from the first light source out through the emission surface, each light extraction feature being a wedge having a cylindrical light reflection face; and

    a light reflection element spaced apart from the rear surface of the optically clear light guide and defining a cavity that is observable by a viewer, wherein the light reflection element comprises indicia or a graphical element that is observable by a viewer.

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