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Class 340/472 - Auxiliary signal permanently attached to vehicle


Subclass of Class 340 - Communications: electrical
Definition: Subject matter including alarms or indicators which are
No. of patents: 273
Last issue date: 11/02/2010


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NumberTitleIssue Date
7825790Emergency vehicle light bar with message display
A lighting subsystem and a light bar structure upon which the lighting subsystem is mounted. The lighting subsystem has a display that incorporates both warning signal lights and a programmable message display and is configured to enable the positioning of the light...
11/02/2010
7791464Tractor-trailer rig deployable sign
A method of providing a user controllable sign, on the trailer of a tractor-trailer rig. The tractor includes a cab and the trailer is electrically connected to the tractor by way of a jack that provides a set number of electrical connections between the tractor and...
09/07/2010
7557699Indicator light system for towed objects
An indicator light assembly is provided for use with a towed object having a substantially planar rear end, at least one substantially planar side orthogonal to the end, and an intersection between the side and the end. The indicator light assembly includes a transm...
07/07/2009
7498933Replaceable LED modules
A modular warning signal light system comprising at least one support. The at least one support having at least one module receiving port. The module receiving ports constructed and arranged to removably receive the support engagement member of a module. Each module...
03/03/2009
7425893Integrated motorcycle light frame and turn signal assembly
An integrated motorcycle light frame and turn indicator is provided. In one embodiment, the integrated light frame and turn siganal includes both turn-signals integrated into a headlight frame, or bezel. One feature of the present invention is that the manufacturer ...
09/16/2008
7404658Light bar snap bracket assembly
A light bar snap bracket assembly includes an elongated rail member, multiple light modules, and multiple snap brackets. The light modules are disposed within the rail member channel in a line of light modules extending longitudinally from a first light module dispo...
07/29/2008
7397355Reversibly mountable acceleration/de-acceleration warning light
A reversible front or rear mounted vehicle warning light system employing an accelerometer circuit to control the initiation of warning lights to indicate if a vehicle is accelerating or de-accelerating or losing traction in turns, or providing advertising messages ...
07/08/2008
7367686Position lamp for use with watercraft and ashore and having multiple light sources
A position lamp for watercraft or for placing ashore, in particular a multicolored lamp, having light to be emitted in at least two different directions and at least one light source per direction, the light passing optically refractive elements, and in which a dedi...
05/06/2008
7355347Auxiliary lighting system for vehicles
A vehicle lighting system has primary and auxiliary systems, which operate exclusively depending upon the selected operational mode. The problem addressed is availability of civilian vehicles for alternative operations including military operations, where the conven...
04/08/2008
7350950Safety device
A safety device comprising a housing, an extendable tube located in the housing, and a light source for illuminating the extendable tube. The extendable tube is translucent and may be extended from a first position to a second position. ...
04/01/2008
7342487Automatic signaling device for automobiles
The device automatically actuates the vehicle emergency lights when the brake pedal and one of the turn signals are simultaneously used. To do so it uses an integrated circuit that actuates a periodic pulsating signal in its outputs when a continuous signal is recei...
03/11/2008
7334925Lighted exterior rearview mirror system
A lighted exterior rearview mirror system for a vehicle comprises an exterior rearview mirror assembly adapted for mounting to a side of a vehicle. The exterior mirror assembly includes a reflective element having a heater and a breakaway joint assembly having stati...
02/26/2008
7332877Light controller
A light controller capable of varying the brightness of a light emitting diode in a linear manner. The light controller may control a number of lights in a predetermined pattern or in a pattern designed by the user. A remote control may be used to control and intera...
02/19/2008
7325953Vehicle exterior mirror system with turn signal light assembly
A vehicular exterior rearview mirror system suitable for use on a vehicle includes an exterior mirror assembly adapted for mounting to a side of a vehicle and a turn signal light assembly. The mirror assembly includes a reflectance element that is moveably mounted o...
02/05/2008
7311429Vehicle lamp
A vehicle lamp can include a sidelight source that is provided in a headlight reflector and which is close to the front end and close to the outer circumference. A position reflector can be provided that is almost in the form of a ring in an integral or split state ...
12/25/2007
7289022Communication system and method for communicating between a tire/wheel assembly and a vehicle body
A communication system for communicating between a tire/wheel assembly and a body of a vehicle of a construction in which the tire/wheel assembly is supported by the vehicle body, has a i) wheel-side communication device that is mounted to the tire/wheel assembly an...
10/30/2007
7286046Systems and methods for supplying power to a vehicle trailer
In accordance with the teachings described herein, systems and methods are provided for supplying power to a vehicle trailer. A connection device may be used to connect the vehicle trailer to a vehicle power line and to a control line from a vehicle electrical syste...
10/23/2007
7268693Towed vehicle lighting module
Control of an accessory lighting array for temporary installation on a towed vehicle through the controller area network of a towing vehicle is effected through access to the controller area network over a bus extension, and connection of an accessory controller to ...
09/11/2007
7265674Thin flexible, RFID labels, and method and apparatus for use
A radio frequency identification (REID) device may include a first, thin, flexible sheet, an antenna, and an integrated circuit. A surface portion of the first sheet may be affixed to a second, thin, flexible sheet to form a thin, flexible label. Such a label may be...
09/04/2007
7266431All terrain vehicles (ATVs) and all vehicle (ATV) cautionary light assemblies
All terrain vehicles and all terrain vehicle cautionary light assemblies are described according to some aspects. In one aspect, an all terrain vehicle (ATV) includes a frame, a seat coupled with the frame and configured to support an operator, a plurality of wheels...
09/04/2007
7261443Disappearing landscape light
An extendable lighting system having a main housing with a bottom wall and upwardly extending side walls. A lamp housing is retractable positioned within the main housing and a flexible diaphragm connects to the main housing above the bottom wall and connects to the...
08/28/2007
7210830Illuminated license plate and/or license plate cover and/or frame
The present invention generally relates to an illuminated license plate and/or a license plate cover and/or frame. More specifically, the invention includes an illuminated license plate and or license plate cover or frame which may be used to indicate the breaking o...
05/01/2007
7199705Wireless 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
7196950Non-volatile semiconductor storage device performing ROM read operation upon power-on
A power-on reset circuit has a power-on level detecting circuit which detects a power voltage to output a power-on reset signal and a delay circuit which delays the power-on reset signal output by the power-on level detecting circuit. Two chip address specifying pad...
03/27/2007
7195382Vehicle mirror with secondary lighting lens for ground illuminator
A ground illuminator for an external vehicle rearview mirror comprises an electrical light bulb installed in a housing having a transparent primary lens. A secondary lens it is interposed between the housing and the primary lens, and is spaced from the primary lens....
03/27/2007
7183938Rotating beacon system
A rotating beacon system and a method for synchronizing multiple rotating beacons. The rotating beacon system includes two or more rotating beacons and a feedback based control system adapted to sense an angular position of each of the two or more rotating beacons a...
02/27/2007
7168827Side emitter beacon
A light source with an integral surface of revolution to project an emergency warning light signal for a vehicle in a substantially horizontal 360° arc. A centrally positioned mirror assembly has a plurality of light sources spaced about the mirror assembly. ...
01/30/2007
7168830Vehicle exterior mirror system with signal light
An exterior mirror assembly for a vehicle includes a signal light that provides an advanced notification system to approaching vehicles that the driver of the vehicle intends to turn or make a lane change. The exterior mirror assembly includes a housing with a refle...
01/30/2007
7165852Breakaway exterior rearview mirror assembly
An exterior rearview mirror assembly of a vehicle includes a pivot joint assembly pivotally mounting a movable portion to a base portion of the mirror assembly. The pivot joint assembly includes a support member, a receiving portion and a bracing member. The bracing...
01/23/2007
7164352Safety warning system for a vehicle and corresponding method for operating the same
A safety warning system for a vehicle includes a housing carried by the vehicle, and a telescoping extension member carried by the housing. The telescoping extension member has a retracted position for storage within the housing and an extended position for extendin...
01/16/2007
7163324Led light stick assembly
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,...
01/16/2007
7158020LED warning beacon
A warning beacon includes a transparent housing, having a triangular shape suggestive of a warning sign, the housing having a front face, a back face, and side edges. A mounting plate is disposed within the housing between the front and back faces, and a plurality o...
01/02/2007
7153013LED warning signal light and moveable row of LED's
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,...
12/26/2006
7154387Vehicle 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
7151443Optical trailer hitch locator
A vision sensor mounted above a hitch ball attached to a vehicle detects a colored magnet mounted on a trailer hitch and transmits the visual signal to a processor mounted within the vehicle operated by a power source such as the vehicle's 12 volt D.C. battery. The ...
12/19/2006
7142104Message 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
7140755Security lighted exterior rearview mirror system for a vehicle
A security lighted exterior rearview mirror system for a vehicle comprises an exterior rearview mirror assembly adapted for mounting to a side of a vehicle. The assembly includes a reflective element and an actuator for positioning the reflective element about at le...
11/28/2006
7124220Sequencer device with automated active port detection and sequencing
The technique is disclosed for detecting active ports of an electronic device. The electronic device comprises a plurality of ports, including a first port. A determination is automatically performed as to whether an external component is connected to the first port...
10/17/2006
7111958Portable radial projection light source arrangement
A portable radial projection light source arrangement includes a shelter housing and an illumination unit. The shelter housing includes a protection base having a light source cavity therein, and a supporting frame mounted on the protection base. The illumination un...
09/26/2006
7106185Interior light bar
A full function light bar is provided mountable inside a vehicle against the windshield. The light bar is an assembly of several light sources, including strobe lamps, flashing lamps, oscillating lamps, and an aimable take down lamp. The light bar is not limited in ...
09/12/2006
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