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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7791465 | Graphical taillight system A graphical taillight system for efficiently alerting a driver of a vehicle behind a signaling vehicle of the operations (e.g. braking, turning, reversing, etc.) of the signaling vehicle. The graphical taillight system generally includes a tail light cover including... | 09/07/2010 |
| 7425893 | Integrated 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 |
| 7417533 | Vehicle signaling system A motor vehicle includes a conventional tail light arrangement, and also includes an indicator light that can be actuated by a vehicle operator. The indicator light is configured to provide a signal to a driver of another vehicle that the other driver is “tailgati... | 08/26/2008 |
| 7245209 | U-turn indicator A U-turn indicator for motor vehicles having a light fixture housing and a plurality of light sources located therein. The housing is divided into a U-turn indicating region and a non-U turn indicating region, and the plurality of light sources located in the U-turn... | 07/17/2007 |
| 7218212 | Two-step control signal device with a U-turn signal A two-step control signal device is mounted on an automobile and has a turn signal, a U-turning signal and a two-step control circuit. The turn signal has base having a recess and a turn light. The turn light is mounted in the recess. The U-turn signal is mounted on... | 05/15/2007 |
| 7167086 | U-turn signal A U-turn signal assembly for indicating to other drivers and pedestrians that a vehicle is making a U-turn. The vehicle has a left front quarter panel, a rear window, and a turn signal handle. The U-turn signal assembly has two light assemblies, one installed on the... | 01/23/2007 |
| 7163324 | Led 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 |
| 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 |
| 7068160 | Open automotive door alert An open door alert system for a vehicle causes an exterior light of the vehicle to flash if one or more vehicle doors are open. A sensor determines if the door, such as a sliding door of a van or minivan, is open. If the door is open, the exterior light flashes on a... | 06/27/2006 |
| 7019632 | Vehicle braking signal system with varying area display A vehicle's operator can signal both the intended relative braking effort, and changes thereto, using a signal with a proportionately scaled and reactive display. A sensor measuring the current proportionate intensity of the intended and applied braking effort is at... | 03/28/2006 |
| 7012515 | Electric vehicle An indicator 19 having LEDs 20 is mounted on a panel 5 which is provided at the center of a steering handle 6 for monitoring the winkers. The indicator 19 indicates the battery charge amount with the lit up LEDs 20 and also ... | 03/14/2006 |
| 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 |
| 6975215 | Vehicular header console system An improved header console system suitable for use in an interior cabin of a vehicle including a header console assembly, with a headliner portion disposed at the roof of the interior cabin of the vehicle and a windshield portion extending from the headliner, with t... | 12/13/2005 |
| 6933838 | Informing sound generation method and apparatus for vehicle Detection is made of an activated direction of a vehicular operator device capable of being activated in at least two directions. In response to activation, in a first direction, of the operator device, informing sound is generated which varies over time with a firs... | 08/23/2005 |
| 6842111 | Integrated multifunction flasher system An integrated multifunction flasher system includes a pair of light units, each light unit housing an LED array, LED switches, and a programmed controller within an enclosure. The controllers of the pair of units are interconnected and are additionally connected to ... | 01/11/2005 |
| 6714129 | Antenna holder The invention comprises an antenna holder integrating a brake light and a turn signal light visible from the rear of the vehicle for vehicles. The antenna holder may include a telescopic bracket to ensure effective positioning of the antenna. Additionally, the anten... | 03/30/2004 |
| 6504477 | Secondary alert light for motor vehicles A secondary alert light for a motor vehicle comprises a light holder, a light convergence ring and light emission devices; positioning posts on the light holder locking up the light convergence ring; the ring being light permeable having reflection units ... | 01/07/2003 |
| 6424256 | Method and apparatus for severe braking alert The present invention provides for a sensor and signal for unsafe occurrences. In the preferred embodiment, a severe braking alert system is coupled to a vehicle for notifying trailing drivers that the vehicle is braking severely. Sensors in the system de... | 07/23/2002 |
| 6333688 | Tail light enhancement system A new tail light enhancement system for providing a brake light which variably directs light towards another driver behind a vehicle depending upon the amount of brake pressure applied. The inventive device includes a plurality of vertical or horizontal c... | 12/25/2001 |
| 6181243 | Auxiliary auto signlight system An auxiliary auto signlight system providing an auxiliary turn signal light, brake signal light, taillight, SOS emergency signal light includes a strobe module mounted on an upper portion of an interior of rear windshield, at least nine strobes are mounte... | 01/30/2001 |
| 6155694 | Composite warning light with emission pattern matching A multi-flash strobe light pattern is superimposed on each individual light pulse produced by an incandescent lamp to provide a warning signal of enhanced visibility in a particulate laden ambient environment. The first pulse of each multi-flash strobe pa... | 12/05/2000 |
| 6150933 | Vehicle brake light system A vehicle brake light system comprises a plurality of lamps arranged in endless array, a brake pedal linkage operable in response to depression of a brake pedal and a controller operable to effect brief illumination of the lamps in sequence around the arr... | 11/21/2000 |
| 6114954 | Luggage carrier with illumination means An illuminated roof/luggage rack for automobiles and other vehicles incorporates turn indicators and/or side lights to enhance noticeability and safety. Preferably, the turn indicators are provided on all four corners of the rack structure, and the side l... | 09/05/2000 |
| 6076948 | Electromagnetic radiation emitting or receiving assembly An electromagnetic radiation emitting assembly is disclosed and which includes a supporting substrate having opposite first and second surfaces and having an area formed therein which allows electromagnetic radiation to pass therethrough; a reflector posi... | 06/20/2000 |
| 6067010 | Auxiliary safety warning lamp system for a vehicle An auxiliary safety warning lamp system for a vehicle comprising a lamp unit, a remote control unit including a receiver attached to the lamp unit, and an emitter controlled by an operator and emitting signals to the receiver for controlling operation of ... | 05/23/2000 |
| 6043740 | Vehicle signalling apparatus This device for giving and controlling a vehicle U-turn signal comprises a U-turn signal indicator (1) and a control circuit. The U-turn signal indicator (1) can consist of an array of LEDs which makes a loop circuit with an arrow. One can be mounted on t... | 03/28/2000 |
| 6028512 | Electronic blinker An electronic blinker circuit for a vehicle has an analog relay control section (24) and a digital circuit control section (25) arranged in a housing having only eight terminals. A holding circuit in the digital circuit section prevents an unintended osci... | 02/22/2000 |
| 6025656 | Electrical circuit for automobile lights An automobile electrical circuit including a battery, turn signal switch, flashers, parking light switch, brake switch, relays, and front and rear lights. In the daytime or at night, the high filaments flash when the turn signal on that side is activated.... | 02/15/2000 |
| 6014596 | Intelligent strobe system for vehicle applications An intelligent strobe system for vehicle applications includes strobe modules connected between the positive and negative DC power rails of the vehicle. One of the strobe modules includes a transmitter circuit for generating sinusoidal data and transmitti... | 01/11/2000 |
| 5900813 | Vehicle turn signal The invention comprises a vehicular wide turn warning device having a placard with a warning printed thereon. The placard also has mounted thereon a strobe lamp and a plurality of light-emitting mechanisms, the light-emitting mechanisms being arranged to ... | 05/04/1999 |
| 5900812 | Vehicle turn signal The invention comprises a vehicular wide turn warning device having a placard with a warning printed thereon. The placard also has mounted thereon a strobe lamp and a plurality of light-emitting mechanisms, the light-emitting mechanisms being arranged to ... | 05/04/1999 |
| 5877681 | System and method for broadcasting colored light for emergency signalling A lighting system and method for broadcasting colored lights as emergency warning signals from a light source. A centralized continuous light source is coupled via a fiber optic transmission medium to an external display location such as a lens or the lik... | 03/02/1999 |
| 5831522 | Portable visual emergency signal device A portable visual emergency signal device for generally indicating caution and for providing a beacon to guide emergency vehicles or personnel to an emergency site. The emergency signal device is sectioned into a plurality of wedges, each wedge having a t... | 11/03/1998 |
| 5831523 | Visual safety auto lights for braking system A vehicle light system is provided for use with a vehicle having a rear window with a periphery defined by a linear top edge, a linear bottom edge, and a pair of side edges formed therebetween. Provided is a plurality of spaced red light emitting diodes f... | 11/03/1998 |
| 5805061 | Electronic flasher unit for vehicle lighting system and method of monitoring the operation thereof A method and an electronic circuit are for monitoring the operation of a circuit including a plurality of intermittently powered parallel load elements, such as the flasher lamps of a vehicle. The total load current is directed through a measuring shunt r... | 09/08/1998 |
| 5786754 | Method and apparatus for electronically cancelling a vehicle direction signal in an electric assist steering system An electric assist steering system (10) includes a steering torque sensor (110) and an electric assist variable reluctance motor (26) operatively connected to a steering member. A motor control signal is provided in response to a value of the torque signa... | 07/28/1998 |
| 5731755 | Vehicular U-turn indicator A U-turn indicator having a series of sequentially illuminated lights forming the shape of `U`. The indicator is for vehicles or vehicle travel paths. In combination with a vehicle, a plurality of indicators is used. Preferably, an anterior non-inverted `... | 03/24/1998 |
| 5712617 | Inertia brakelight flasher A flasher for intermittently operating a third brakelight in response to a predetermined deceleration of a vehicle. The inventive device includes a flasher relay electrically couplable to the power supply line of the third brakelight. A mechanical deceler... | 01/27/1998 |
| 5694112 | Solid state rotary apparent beacon A completely solid state rotary beacon which produces a rotary beacon lighting effect without the use of mechanical components or rotating parts. The device of the present invention includes a plurality of light sources which are equicircumferentially spa... | 12/02/1997 |
