Vehicle interior projector with screen and lens stack
A small illumination module that projects a predetermined light pattern onto an interior surface using a punched screen and a two-stage lens arrangement. It is intended for vehicle interior decoration or functional marking and is mounted in a housing with an aperture and indexing to position the pattern. Drivers, vehicle OEMs and vehicle-upfitters would use or install it.
(57) What the patent covered
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The main independent claim required: a housing with a cavity and aperture; a light module that emits into the cavity; a screen inside the cavity that has at least one opening defining a base pattern configuration; an indexing interface that circumferentially aligns the screen relative to the housing; a condensing lens between the light module and the screen to collimate light toward the screen; and an objective lens arrangement between the screen and aperture that transforms the light from the base pattern into the predetermined illumination pattern projected on a surface.
Distinguishing feature: Combination of a punched/holed screen forming a base pattern, a condensing lens to collimate light onto that screen, an objective lens arrangement to transform the base pattern, and a circumferential indexing interface to rotationally position the screen within the housing.
Novelty 3/5. Pattern projection from an aperture and use of lenses was known; the patent combined a physical screen with specific lens staging and an indexing interface as a localized improvement on familiar vehicle puddle/projector lights.
Manufacturing
Injection-molded thermoplastic housing and lens frames, stamped or laser-cut metal or molded plastic screen, assembly of LED module, placement of condensing lens, screen and objective lens arrangement, final ultrasonic or screw assembly.
Materials: ABS or polycarbonate housing, glass or acrylic condensing and objective lenses, metal or polymer screen (stamped or laser-cut), LED light module (AlN substrate, phosphor-coated emitter).
Manufacturability 4/5. Several molded plastic parts and one or two optical components plus a punched or molded patterned screen; requires moderate assembly and optical alignment but uses common automotive part processes.
Market demand
Comparable products are on sale; this exact design was not found. Typical retail price: $50–$595. Official OEM and aftermarket car-luxury brands offer logo puddle/door projectors; multiple SKUs exist with custom logos and universal fit; listings show plug-and-play installation in the US.
- ORACLE GOBO LED Door Light Projector · Oracle Lighting$130.99
- Rocker Panel Puddle Light Kit with Bowtie Logo Projection · Chevrolet Accessories$595.00
- OEM Ultrabright Door LED Logo Projector for Tesla (EV accessories) · EVAAM$49.99
Demand check by web search, week of Oct 12, 2026. Listings change frequently.
Buyers: Vehicle OEMs, trim installers, aftermarket accessory buyers.
Sourcing
Factories list related products that could be adapted. Listings are related ‘puddle light / logo projection’ products rather than exact two-stage lens projection modules; OEM/custom logo projection options are common in this space, but exact ‘vehicle interior projector with screen and lens stack’ specifications are not clearly published in these listings.
- Stylin Werkz LLC · https://www.stylinwerkz.comFrom $30
- MrKustom · https://mrkustom.comContact for price
- Puddlebeam · https://puddlebeam.comCustom/price on request
Supplier prices are from public listings found by web search, quoted before customization, shipping and duties. Use them to decide whether to request a quotation.
Before manufacturing
No related continuation or divisional patents in force were found. Design patents, trademarks and unrelated patents may still cover the product.
Practical risks include optical alignment tolerances for consistent pattern focus, ingress protection and temperature requirements for vehicle interiors, and a crowded market for puddle/projector lights.
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