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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7710253 | LED aviation warning light with fault detection An embodiment of an LED warning light includes a plurality of LED banks, each including a series of light emitting diodes. The LED warning light monitors an operational parameter of each LED bank to detect failure of an LED and produce a fault indication. The LED wa... | 05/04/2010 |
| 7429917 | LED aviation warning light with fault detection An embodiment of an LED warning light includes a plurality of LED banks, each including a series of light emitting diodes. LED failure in one or more banks can result in a warning light that appears to be functional, but may not meet relevant standards for light pro... | 09/30/2008 |
| 7408476 | Emergency shut-off system and method of using same An emergency shut-off system includes an emergency shut-off switch cover plate with a hinged cover that cooperates with a conventional emergency shut-off switch to help prevent the unintended shut-down of a pool or spa water pumping system. The emergency shut-off sw... | 08/05/2008 |
| 7400237 | Signaling system for use in a vehicle to provide a signal indicative of a change in a vehicle speed The present invention relates to an advanced warning system operable to provide a more precise indicator to the operator of a following vehicle as to the changes in vehicle speed of the leading vehicle. The present invention utilizes an indicator signal and/or an ac... | 07/15/2008 |
| 7400238 | Brake light system A lightweight utility vehicle brake lighting system comprising a brake pedal position sensor, a controller and a brake light circuit. The brake pedal position sensor senses the position, e.g., amount of depression, of a vehicle brake pedal. The controller of interpr... | 07/15/2008 |
| 7352278 | Vehicle hazard warning lights A vehicle hazard warning system and method are provided wherein a center high mounted rear stop light (“CHMSL”) is connected to the vehicle's 4-way emergency flasher circuit so that it flashes simultaneously with at least the vehicle's rear turn signal lights, a... | 04/01/2008 |
| 7331683 | Decorative article and vehicular lamp A decorative article capable of being used in combination with an article having a light source and of remarkably improving the decorative effect together with the light source. The decorative article is attached to an article having a light source, and comprises, a... | 02/19/2008 |
| 7330106 | Severe and controlled braking alert signaling apparatus for vehicles An inertia controlled deceleration signal apparatus for use in a leading automobile vehicle, which apparatus is in addition to the standard brake signal light and transmits a warning light to a following automobile vehicle upon braking, and operates to initiate a wa... | 02/12/2008 |
| 7302325 | Vehicle drive assist system A vehicle drive assist system detects an intention of an own vehicle to turn right in an intersection and detects an oncoming vehicle waiting for a right turn on an oncoming lane in front of the own vehicle in the intersection. Further, the system establishes a dete... | 11/27/2007 |
| 7286955 | Ship proximity measurement display system including the remotely viewable billboard and bridge display with data communication and attachment framing This invention allows personnel located on two different structures, such as two ships, to continually monitor the separation distance between the two structures, with all of the necessary equipment being located on only one of the structures. This is accomplished u... | 10/23/2007 |
| 7242287 | Vehicle warning system and method A vehicle warning system and a method of modifying a vehicle is provided. The system is installable on a vehicle having a brake pedal operatively connected to a brake light mounted on a rear portion of the vehicle. In one aspect, the vehicle warning system includes ... | 07/10/2007 |
| 7241036 | Tail light structure A tail light structure having a light-emitting body and a reflector member for reflecting light from the light-emitting body for external illumination. The reflector member has a lower reflecting surface for receiving maximum external light and an upper reflecting s... | 07/10/2007 |
| 7239953 | Absolute acceleration sensor for use within moving vehicles A method of and system for detecting absolute acceleration along various axes relative to a desired movement vector while moving relative to a gravity source includes steps of determining a vertical acceleration, perpendicular to the desired movement vector and subs... | 07/03/2007 |
| 7236086 | Power converter configuration, control, and construction A transformer having galvanically isolated windings defines a primary side and a secondary side of a power conversion apparatus. A switch couples power from a source on the primary side via the transformer to a load on the secondary side. A first circuit assembly ha... | 06/26/2007 |
| 7230547 | Indicator light apparatus of marine vessel An indicator light apparatus of a marine vessel is provided. The indicator light apparatus includes a sensor for detecting a value related to a traveling speed of the marine vessel, an indicator light provided in the marine vessel, and a control device configured to... | 06/12/2007 |
| 7199705 | Wireless tailgate lights This device is a wireless tailgate braking and turn signal System, which will temporarily enable a driver of a vehicle to have taillights and/or a blinker system for emergency situations. This would insure road safety in all types of conditions, both in terms of ext... | 04/03/2007 |
| 7164350 | Back up alarm system A back up alarm system for a vehicle including a sensor for generating a vehicle motion status signal with a vehicle reverse gear engaged. The vehicle motion status signal includes a base electrical signal when the vehicle is stationary and the vehicle motion status... | 01/16/2007 |
| 7154387 | Vehicle deceleration warning system A warning system housed in a license plate bracket and installed on a vehicle. The system includes a self-contained power source, an accelerometer to measure the deceleration force of the vehicle, and a microprocessor unit (including a microprocessor chip). When the... | 12/26/2006 |
| 7142104 | Message display system A message display system includes a main housing that is couplable to a vehicle. The main housing has bezel portion designed for encompassing a perimeter edge of a license plate. The main housing has a top display means for presenting a visual message. The top displ... | 11/28/2006 |
| 7123168 | Driving separation distance indicator A driving separation indication system for a vehicle includes an imaging sensor, a control and at least one indicator. The control is operable to process an image captured by the imaging sensor representative of a scene occurring exteriorly of the subject vehicle an... | 10/17/2006 |
| 7119672 | Dynamic vehicle signaling device and system A turn proportioned turn signaling system for vehicles. The lamp arrays are provided signals from rotary sensors 30 from the steering column, the rack and pinion gear system, or trailer hitch mechanism that either directly affect the signaling pattern or driv... | 10/10/2006 |
| 7109884 | Traffic stop sign safety enhancement system The system includes a stop sign device, a wave signal transmitter, a signal receiver and a warning signal. The wave signal transmitter is located at the stop sign device, that is it is near it, or is attached to it. The transmitter projects a wave signal outwardly i... | 09/19/2006 |
| 7098781 | Vehicle braking alert system A vehicle braking alert system installed in a vehicle comprises a receiver installed at a head portion of the vehicle for receiving signals from a front vehicle; and transferring the received signals; a transmitter at a rear end of a vehicle for emitting signals to ... | 08/29/2006 |
| 7095334 | Strip LED light assembly for motor vehicle A light emitting diode (LED) warning signal light, the warning signal light comprising a plurality of light sources constructed and arranged with a reflector or cullminator, the LED light source being in electrical communication with a controller and a power supply,... | 08/22/2006 |
| 7095318 | Enhanced vehicle advisory system to advise drivers of other vehicles and passengers in the vehicle of actions taken by the driver A combination vehicle advisory system which consists of a multiplicity of warning lights that are on the front of the vehicle at a location such as above the front bumper and beneath the grill and at a location on the rear of the vehicle such as above the licence pl... | 08/22/2006 |
| 7091843 | Functional and ornamental vehicle accessories Systems and methods for a functional and ornamental vehicle accessory are provided. The vehicle accessory includes a housing and a mounting mechanism for coupling the accessory to a vehicle. The vehicle accessory can also include a light source or light conducting m... | 08/15/2006 |
| 7088228 | Safety warning light device for vehicle A warning light device includes a light member, and a coupling device for coupling the light member to the accelerator pedal of the vehicle, to actuate the light member to generate warning light when the accelerator pedal of the vehicle is released by the drivers, i... | 08/08/2006 |
| 7075423 | Combination illuminating inverse function power indicator and a brake light Disclosed is a multi-function illuminating display for a motor vehicle combining an inverse function illuminating engine power indicator, a brake light, directional lights, and park lights. The segmented engine power display is fully illuminated at engine idle. Powe... | 07/11/2006 |
| 7070311 | Vehicle light for producing light whose form depends on orientations of plural refraction elements A vehicle light includes several light source units positioned on different planes, each of which light source units has a light emitting diode, and a transparent convex covering part formed with a refraction side facing the light emitting diode; when light from one... | 07/04/2006 |
| 7026923 | Vehicle signalization retrofit kit The vehicle signalization retrofit kit according to the present invention comprises a limit switch assembly wherein a pair of limit switches are pre-wired with a colour coded wiring system and connectors, and are adjustably affixed to a post that is easily mountable... | 04/11/2006 |
| 7002459 | Integral vehicle brake indicator Integral vehicle braking indicator. Comprises an electronic system for processing actual speed signals and engine revolutions signals and a segment of lights which through proportionality (controlled by the electronic system) between the vehicle's actual speed loss ... | 02/21/2006 |
| 7002458 | Vehicular turning indicator A vehicular turning indicator is used for automatically showing a turning degree of a vehicle. The vehicular turning indicator includes a sensor sensing a turning angle of the vehicle; a control device asserting a control signal according to the turning direction, t... | 02/21/2006 |
| 7002460 | Intelligent brake and reverse light control Methods and apparatus are provided for controlling brake-lights and reverse-lights on a vehicle. The apparatus comprises a vehicle speed sensor and a PRNDL selector capable of selecting at least PARK and REVERSE modes of operation. A control unit is coupled to the b... | 02/21/2006 |
| 6978202 | Four channel light system for vehicles A wireless transmitting/receiving system preferably operable between first and second vehicles is provided which enables the second vehicle to replicate the lighting condition of the first vehicle. In one embodiment, the replication is accomplished through a connect... | 12/20/2005 |
| 6952162 | Multidirectional cluster lights for motor vehicles A Multi-Directional Clustered Signal Light system for land vehicles is incorporated on opposing sides of a land vehicle's front and rear bumpers. The system signals the driver's intention to turn left, move forward or turn right by illuminating arrows within the clu... | 10/04/2005 |
| 6946955 | Initial movement indicator system and method for a wheeled ground vehicle An initial movement indicator for a vehicle comprises at least one warning light, and a controller structured and arranged to receive a signal indicative of vehicle movement along the ground and to process said signal to determine a rate parameter that is proportion... | 09/20/2005 |
| 6943677 | Modulated intensity flasher for vehicle brake light with lockout A method and apparatus for brightening and dimming a brake light of automotive vehicle for enhanced display indication of braking includes a pulse width modulation unit to be electrically connected to a brake lamp for sequentially modulating the supply energy to the... | 09/13/2005 |
| 6937146 | Vehicle acceleration/de-acceleration warning light system A front mounted vehicle warning light system extending sufficiently from the vehicle to be viewable from the front and front side of the vehicle to indicate if a vehicle is accelerating or de-accelerating. ... | 08/30/2005 |
| 6933836 | Bike braking warning control A bike warning light control device essentially having a LED warning light provided on the rear mudguard of the bike; only a few LED bulbs are lighted when the power source is activated; when the brake is applied, a magneto switch on the handlebar clears away from t... | 08/23/2005 |
| 6902307 | Taillight apparatus and method of making The present invention relates to a taillight assembly that includes a light source for emitting light and a light source enclosure having a light transmissive portion for transmitting light from the light source to an illumination zone. A portion of the enclosure in... | 06/07/2005 |
