US 12,404,982 B1
Multi-functional light module for an exterior mirror
Gary Sinelli, Birmingham, MI (US); and Anthony P. D'Andrea, Attica, MI (US)
Assigned to Motherson Innovations Company Limited, London (GB)
Filed by Motherson Innovations Company Limited, London (GB)
Filed on Oct. 1, 2024, as Appl. No. 18/903,152.
Application 18/903,152 is a continuation of application No. 18/584,143, filed on Feb. 22, 2024, granted, now 12,135,116.
This patent is subject to a terminal disclaimer.
Int. Cl. F21S 43/237 (2018.01); F21S 43/14 (2018.01)
CPC F21S 43/237 (2018.01) [F21S 43/14 (2018.01)] 18 Claims
OG exemplary drawing
 
1. A light module for an exterior mirror of a vehicle, comprising:
a housing;
a lens attached to the housing and including at least a first lens section that is configured to direct light in a first direction and a second lens section that is configured to direct light in a second direction;
a first light emitting diode (LED) mounted within the housing;
a plurality of second LEDs mounted within the housing and configured to emit light through the first lens section; and
a light pipe mounted within the housing and configured to receive light emitted from the first LED and emit light through the second lens section,
wherein the first LED and the plurality of second LEDs are all white light emitting LEDs, and wherein white light emitted from the first LED is filtered to provide amber light that is emitted through the second lens section.