Illuminated activator for an internal vehicle trunk release mechanism

DETAILED DESCRIPTION The present invention is an automobile trunk latch system.
The system includes a latching mechanism that is selectively positionable between a locked condition and an open condition.
The latching mechanism is opened either by a mechanical lever or an electric solenoid that is coupled to the latching mechanism, wherein the lever or solenoid is capable of selectively opening the latching mechanism.
If the latching mechanism contains a solenoid, an illuminated switch is provided within the automobile trunk.
The illuminated switch is electrically connected to the solenoid, wherein, when activated, the illuminated switch causes the solenoid to open the latching mechanism.
If the latching mechanism is operated by a mechanical lever, the handle of the lever is made to be illuminated.
The handle can be either internally illuminated or photoluminescent.
As such, the latching mechanism can be easily identified and operated in a dark locked trunk.