Abstract: An illuminated panel portion for vehicles or vehicle accessories is provided having a generally translucent panel defining a selected design. The translucent panel is disposed in an aperture of an adjacent panel of the vehicle or vehicle accessory such that the outer surfaces of the translucent panel and adjacent panel are substantially flush. A light source is disposed in relation to the panel for illuminating the translucent panel.

Abstract: A vehicle spoiler is provided that has a stop lamp removably disposed in the lamp receiving aperture of the vehicle spoiler. The vehicle spoiler is coupled to a vehicle body panel (e.g., the trunk) such that the stop lamp can be easily removed without detaching the vehicle spoiler from the vehicle body panel. Preferably, the stop lamp is attached to the vehicle spoiler by a stop lamp mounting fastener that is also used to attach the vehicle to the vehicle body panel.

Abstract: A lighted vehicle grille includes a grille or grille insert mounted to the front of a vehicle with a plurality of lights mounted to the vehicle grille. The lights may be mounted within holes in the grille or may be otherwise attached to the grille. The lights are connectable to the electrical circuitry of the vehicle, and are adapted to turn on simultaneously with the selective turning on of other vehicle lights.

Abstract: A glowing vehicle radiator grille includes multiple ribs securely connected to one another via a connection device for connection to the vehicle radiator, multiple light transmitting groups each securely connected to a corresponding one of the ribs and multiple illuminators each received in a corresponding one of the light transmitting groups to allow light from the illuminators to be transmitted by the light transmitting groups so as to light ambient atmosphere surrounding the ribs.

Abstract: A vehicle projection system relating to use of a light projecting system comprising at least one light projector adapted to project at least one decorative light design onto at least one exterior portion of a vehicle. The system preferably uses a laser projector and user-selectable controller to select and control decorative designs projected onto the vehicle exterior. The controller may be manually operated, computer programmed, remote controlled or utilize pre-selected programming.

Abstract: A vehicle rear gate includes a gate panel, a garnish disposed on the gate panel, and a gate handle provided to the garnish. The gate handle can be turnable backward of a vehicle to open the gate panel. There is a stop lamp provided to the garnish, and a stop lamp attaching portion that reinforces the garnish.

Abstract: The present invention is an inconspicuous emergency vehicle grille designed with emergency lights built flush therein thereby allowing the lights to be unobstructed by the grille and conspicuous when lit. This invention further provides the opportunity to retrofit the emergency vehicle grille with minimal effort by simply replacing the existing grille with a new grille prefabricated with the emergency lights. Alternatively, this invention is an emergency vehicle grille designed with emergency light sockets for the installation of flush mounted emergency lights.

Abstract: A lighting system integrated within an automobile grill that allows a user to have different color lighting and brightness. The lighting system has a light generator with a color disc to be rotated by a synchronous motor and a xenon bulb to be controlled by a light control module. The light control module to control the color disc and brightness of the xenon bulb. The grille to have fiber optic wiring to receive the refracted light from the color disc via a bulb beam.

Abstract: A piece of styling for a motor vehicle having an outside skin placed in visible manner on a support of the vehicle. The outside skin has an outside surface that is semi-reflecting so as to allow light to pass through it in one direction only.

Abstract: A lamp comprising a housing, at least one planar substrate supporting a plurality of light sources, and a light directing member comprising a plurality of reflective surfaces. Each of the reflective surfaces is generally parabolic and reflects light emitted from the plurality of light sources. A lamp comprising a housing, at least one planar substrate, a plurality of light sources supported by each planar substrate, a lens, and a light directing member that reflects light emitted from the plurality of light sources. The light directing member produces a light distribution pattern spanning substantially five degrees to substantially ninety degrees in one direction along the longitudinal axis of said lamp.

Abstract: A lighting device is provided for illuminating the trunk of a motor vehicle having a retractable roof which can be stowed in the trunk. The retractable roof includes a front roof element and a rear roof element which can be moved between a position in which the roof elements cover the vehicle and a position in which the roof elements are stored in the trunk. At least one of the roof elements is provided with a lighting device for illuminating the passenger compartment when the roof is covering the vehicle. Detectors are provided for detecting when the roof is folded-up and stowed in the trunk and when the trunk lid of the vehicle is opened. The detectors are connected to a controller so that the lighting device is illuminated when the roof is folded-up in the trunk and the trunk lid is at the same time opened.

Abstract: The invention provides a signaling device for a motor vehicle, the signaling device being constituted by a skin of translucent material presenting an outside face to be seen from outside the vehicle when said device is mounted on the vehicle, and an inside face opposite the outside face. Projecting from its inside face, translucent skin has at least one rib made integrally with the skin and out of the same translucent material as the skin. The thickness of the rib is greater than the thickness of the translucent skin.

Abstract: The invention relates to a motor vehicle headlight, which comprises a casing enclosing a light source and fixed on a chassis, as well as frangible means of linking the casing to the chassis, which are able to absorb in the course of their rupture at least part of the energy of an impact suffered by the headlight.

Abstract: A headlight housing (10) is provided. The housing is adapted to be mounted upon a vehicle, the vehicle adapted to ride upon a ground surface (20). The housing includes a front section (12) adapted to emit light from a headlight (24). The housing also includes a top surface (14) of a substantially constant width extending aft of a top edge (11) of the front section, wherein the top surface is oriented substantially parallel with the ground surface when mounted upon the vehicle in an illuminating position. The housing further includes a bottom surface (16) of a substantially constant width extending aft of a bottom edge (34) of the front surface, wherein the bottom surface approaches the top surface as the top and bottom surfaces extend aft to taper a height of the housing. The method of positioning a headlight housing in an aerodynamic position is also disclosed.

Abstract: A lighted guide assembly for boat trailers used in centering a boat on a trailer during the loading and unloading process. The lighted guide post assembly provides running and braking lights for the trailer that can be seen from the rear of the boat trailer despite the height or length of a trailered boat. The lighted boat guide post assembly has first and second uprights each formed from a partially or substantially transparent tube with directional lights placed therein. The lighted boat guide post is electrically coupled to the boat trailer towing vehicle and provides lighting that extends from the trailer frame to the top of each guide post.

Abstract: A light activation system is provided for automatically illuminating a compartment in an automobile. The system comprises a light adapted to illuminate the compartment, a lighting circuit that activates and deactivates the light, and a distance sensor, electrically coupled to the lighting circuit, and adapted to cause the light to be activated when a person is within a predetermined distance from the compartment. A method is also provided for automatically illuminating a compartment in an automobile having a light that is adapted to illuminate the compartment, and a lighting circuit that activates and deactivates the light. The method comprises the step of activating the light when a person is within a predetermined distance from the compartment using a distance sensor that is electrically coupled to the lighting circuit.

Abstract: A lighted vehicle grille includes a grille or grille insert mounted to the front of a vehicle with a plurality of lights mounted to the vehicle grille. The lights may be mounted within holes in the grille or may be otherwise attached to the grille. The lights are connectable to the electrical circuitry of the vehicle, and are adapted to turn on simultaneously with the selective turning on of other vehicle lights.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a vehicle headlight assembly having a lamp housing that is pivotally mounted to the vehicle body. One embodiment of the invention includes a lamp housing that is pivotally mounted to the vehicle body and includes a threaded aperture for receiving a threaded adjustment mechanism that is inserted through an aperture in the vehicle body and into the housing aperture. Rotation of the adjustment mechanism adjusts a position of the lamp housing relative to the vehicle body. Typically, a head portion of the adjustment mechanism is positioned on an exterior of the vehicle and is accessible by an operator of the vehicle from a normal operating position of the vehicle for adjusting the position of the housing relative to the vehicle body.

Abstract: A vehicle lamp including light sources, a reflective mirror for effecting desired light distribution by reflecting light emitted from the light sources and a lens disposed in front of the reflective mirror. In the vehicle lamp, the reflective mirror has a dummy portion which makes no contribution to effecting light distribution and is exposed to the outside through the lens, and an indicative mark for identifying the lighting device is formed integrally with the dummy portion. As the indicative mark can be visually recognized from the outside through the lens, the indicative mark needed not be formed on the lens. When lighting devices having different light distribution characteristics are provided, it is only needed to produce reflective mirrors respectively having corresponding indicative marks and the rest of the parts including the lens and the lamp body can be provided for common use.

Abstract: A rear illumination and reflective viewing fixture for motor vehicles comprised of a spoiler member, a left and a right mounting base for the pivotable installation of the spoiler member onto the posterior aspect of a van or other vehicle, and a drive mechanism. The spoiler member has a minimum of one mirror and two directionally adjustable lamps, with a rod situated in each of its two extremities that enables coupling to the left and right mounting bases. The drive mechanism consists of a motor, two bevel gears, and two microswitches that are installed inside the left mounting base and utilized to axially revolve the spoiler member. The electrical wiring of the two directionally adjustable lamps and the drive mechanism motor is connected to the reverse light power supply lines of the host motor vehicle.

Abstract: A storage box illumination device disposed under the seat of a compact vehicle such as motorcycles. The device provides illuminating to the interior of the storage box when the seat is opened. In an illumination device provided in the storage box to be disposed under the seat of a compact vehicle, an illumination switch for actuating the illumination fixture is provided on the seat closure holding member for holding the seat in the closed state.

Abstract: A vehicle windshield spraying and lighting assembly (10) that includes a nozzle and light housing (12) that is designed to be attached to a vehicle's (80) hood cowling or hood (82). The housing (12) houses a rear facing adjustable spray nozzle (24) and a forward facing LED (30) and strobe light (34). The LED and strobe light are operated by an electronic control circuit (50) that is enclosed within an electronic enclosure (52) designed to be attached to an accessible structure on the vehicle (80). The circuit (50) includes a single-pole, five-position switch (51) that allows the LED (30) and strobe light (34) to be operated as follows: first position: LED and strobe light off, second position: LED on, strobe light off, third position: LED on, strobe light flashing, fourth position: LED off, strobe light flashing, fifth position: LED off, strobe light on.

Abstract: A transition region between an engine hood or front trunk lid and a headlight is configured such that the front hood or trunk lid and the headlight adjoin each other without any support to the greatest possible extent. Thus, in the case of a collision with a pedestrian, the front hood or trunk lid can be deformed without any support. In addition, the headlights are arranged outside a zone which is highly likely to be struck by a child's head.

Abstract: A truck tonneau for covering a bed of a truck includes a cover having a portion that is at least translucent. The cover can include at least two distinct layers, a first, polymeric layer and a second, fabric reinforcing layer. The fabric reinforcing layer can have a light diffusing pattern formed therein to enhance a light diffusing property of the cover. A fastener can be coupled to the cover to enable fastening of the cover over the truck bed.

Abstract: An illuminated vehicle wreath incorporating a direct lighting system energized by a vehicle's battery or combined with a one of a variety of power sources, such as a solar panel or wind driven electricity generator to energize the lighting system. The illuminated wreath may be fitted to an exterior or interior of a vehicle, and preferably to a grill of a vehicle using one or more ties.

Abstract: A lighting device for a vehicle has at least two light sources, a primary light source for general illuminating or marking purposes and a secondary light source, namely a plasma lamp, for creating exciting and appealing lighting effects.

Abstract: A headlight assembly for a working vehicle includes a body (16) having a front frame (19), and side frames (20) bent and extending rearward from opposite ends of the front frame, and light source units mounted in a pair of right and left openings (21) formed in the body. The body (16) is an integral unit formed of resin. The light source units include a pair of right and left main bulbs for forward illumination, and reflector units for forwardly reflecting light from the main bulbs. A cover member (18) is provided for covering at least a large part of the body. The cover member (18) includes a pair of right and left lens regions opposed to light radiating planes of the reflector units (32), respectively, a front wall region (33) interconnecting the these lens regions, and side wall regions (34) bent and extending rearward from lateral ends of the lens regions, respectively.

Abstract: An illuminated air fairing display device for a truck is provided according to one embodiment of the invention. The illuminated air fairing display device includes an air fairing, a light transmissive region in the fairing, and a plurality of light sources positioned in close relation to the light transmissive region. The light transmissive region includes at least one logo or indicium. Light emitted from the plurality of light sources passes through and illuminates the light transmissive region.

Abstract: A vehicle combination light for use in a vehicle having a compartment includes a housing and a combination light unit arranged in the housing and directed to at least a front or a rear of the vehicle. An accessory light unit is arranged in the housing and directed to an interior of the compartment, such that the accessory light unit is aligned with an opening in a wall of the vehicle that faces toward the interior of the compartment in order to illuminate the interior of the compartment.

Abstract: A system for mounting an object on a surface. The system has first and second supports for placement at spaced locations on a surface, and a plurality of modules that are engageable with each other and the first and second supports to define a first spanning section between the first and second supports that is spaced relative to a surface on which the first and second supports are placed.

Abstract: A vehicle combination light for use in a vehicle having a compartment includes a housing and a combination light unit arranged in the housing and directed to at least a front or a rear of the vehicle. An accessory light unit is arranged in the housing and directed to an interior of the compartment, such that the accessory light unit is aligned with an opening in a wall of the vehicle that faces toward the interior of the compartment in order to illuminate the interior of the compartment.

Abstract: An illuminated vehicle wreath incorporating a direct lighting system energized by a vehicle's battery or combined with a one of a variety of power sources, such as a solar panel or wind driven electricity generator to energize the lighting system. The illuminated wreath may be fitted to an exterior or interior of a vehicle, and preferably to a grill of a vehicle using one or more ties.

Abstract: An auxiliary vehicle lamp comprises an outer casing, a lower casing coupled to the outer casing and a rotary lamp. The rotary lamp further comprises: a seat portion, a rotary seat and an illuminating lamp. The seat portion has a bottom seat. The bottom seat is a cylinder with a chamfered portion. An upper side of the bottom seat is tapered and is extended with a rod portion. The rotary seat having one end which is formed with a coupling hole and is chamfered to be matched to the chamfered portion of the seat. An upper inner side of the coupling hole having a ball bearing which is exactly coupled to the rod. The rotary seat has a weight; and an upper side of the rotary seat has a lock screw for locking the illuminating lamp.

Abstract: Storage apparatus are provided that are configured to be attached to the interior roof of a vehicle. A panel is configured to be secured to a vehicle interior roof and includes an aperture formed therein that is configured to allow an interior light attached to the interior roof of a vehicle to extend therethrough. The cover is configured to be movable between a closed position in face-to-face adjacent relationship with the panel and an open position for providing access to the one or more storage compartments. The cover includes an aperture formed therein. When the cover is in a closed position, the vehicle interior roof light can illuminate the vehicle interior through the aperture and lens in the cover. When the cover is moved to an open position, the light can also illuminate the one or more storage compartments in the cover.

Abstract: A design structure is provided in the effective luminous region of a lamp device. Moreover, there is provided a unit which allows the optical path of a reflected light from a reflector to avoid the design structure is provided on the reflector. Therefore, the design structure can be positively provided in the effective luminous region of the lamp device, without affecting the light distribution, thereby increasing the degree of freedom in designing of the lamp device.

Abstract: A sign for a vehicle has a three-dimensional base equipped with an opaque surface coating, and a backside of the base is placed on and attached to a vehicle part. The sign is equipped with an indirect lighting device so as to allow recognition of the sign at dawn or dusk or in the dark.

Abstract: A short distance reflected pattern decorating plate that compromises a base, a decorating plate, a front plate and a circuit board that makes the decorating plate brighter and clearer, and to emphasize the decorating plate with a bright light circle.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a vehicle headlight assembly having a lamp housing that is pivotally mounted to the vehicle body. One embodiment of the invention includes a lamp housing that is pivotally mounted to the vehicle body and includes a threaded aperture for receiving a threaded adjustment mechanism that is inserted through an aperture in the vehicle body and into the housing aperture. Rotation of the adjustment mechanism adjusts a position of the lamp housing relative to the vehicle body. Typically, a head portion of the adjustment mechanism is positioned on an exterior of the vehicle and is accessible by an operator of the vehicle from a normal operating position of the vehicle for adjusting the position of the housing relative to the vehicle body.

Abstract: A warning illumination system adapted to be mounted on a motor vehicle (automobile, truck, motorcycle, etc.). In a preferred embodiment, the system is designed to project a single or a pair of light beams forwardly and angularly from the front of the vehicle. As contemplated the beam(s) is projected a distance of fifty to one hundred feet in front of the vehicle and at a horizontal angle across the vehicle which may range from forty-five to sixty degrees. For maximum effectiveness, it has been determined that the beam should be projected at a vertical angle so that it intersects the road at approximately a thirty degree angle. The thus projected beam reaches forward and across the lane of traffic, making the extreme end of the beam visible to an oncoming driver approaching from a hidden curve or blind corner. The beam is visible to the oncoming driver critical seconds before the approaching vehicle is visible.

Abstract: A car airfoil light display to improve drive safety, comprised of two hollow light holders respectively secured to both ends of the airfoil, each light holder having an approximately conic head, a hexagonal retainer, and a threaded rod section extending for a proper length from the lower end of the retainer; a light emission device containing a conductor being inserted into the conic head, and the rod section being inserted through a hole in a flap of the airfoil and secured to the airfoil; the conductor being connected to a cornering light of the car to execute synchronous one-sided or two-sided flare with one cornering light on the same side or both cornering lights when the car is taking a turn or attempting to park.

Abstract: A user operable release system for a trunk compartment of a vehicle is provided which is positionable within the trunk compartment of the vehicle so as to allow for opening of the deck lid by a user within the trunk compartment. The release system includes a user actuable input device for actuating a release mechanism of the deck lid in order to open the compartment, a housing, and at least one illumination source, which is operable to provide illumination for the user actuable input device. The housing includes at least one wall defining a recess and a perimeter surface at an outer edge of the recess. The user actuable input device is positioned within the recess such that the user actuable input device is within the recess inwardly of the perimeter surface. The illumination source is positioned at the housing and/or at the user actuable input device.

Abstract: A light assembly including a housing, a light, a magnet and a magnetic field sensing switch positioned within the housing. The magnetic field sensing switch having at least two electrical conductors including at least one electrical conductor connected to the light. The magnet being moveably disposed in the housing.

Abstract: An illuminant turbulent flow plate has a main panel, a pair of waterproof washers, a pair of periphery flanges disposed on two sides of the main panel, a pair of electric circuit boards, and a pair of side covers. A plurality of light emitting diodes are disposed on a periphery of each electric circuit board. Each periphery flange defines a recess to receive the corresponding electric circuit board. Two through holes are formed on two sides is of the main panel. Each waterproof washer encloses the corresponding periphery flange. Each side cover has a threaded hole and a periphery groove to receive the corresponding periphery flange. Each periphery flange has a threaded aperture. Each side cover engages with the corresponding periphery flange.

Abstract: A motor vehicle having a lamp unit which is arranged on the outwardly facing end of a supporting structure of the vehicle, the arrangement of the lamp unit including an energy-absorbing deformation element which surrounds the circumference of an associated reflector and as a consequence of being supported axially on an opposite surface of the supporting structure collapses, with a reduction in length, when subjected to excessive impact stress, and the reflector forming a constructional unit together with a transparent lens and a lamp housing. The lamp housing itself is designed as an energy-absorbing deformation element.

Abstract: A decklid and luggage compartment system for an automotive vehicle includes a luggage compartment located at one end of a vehicle and a decklid for closing the luggage compartment. A linked hinge moves the decklid translationally from a closed position to a raised position and axially displaced open position. The decklid maintains a common attitude in both the closed and opened positions. A combination load floor and bumper assembly having a load floor for the luggage compartment is mounted upon a sliding carrier for movement between an extended position and a retracted position.

Abstract: When an interior lamp (10) is mounted in a lamp mounting window (41) in a roof trim (40), press-connecting terminals (25a) of bus bars (25), mounted on a lower surface of a switch unit (20), are disposed on a lower surface of an insulating housing (24), and the electrically-connecting portions, electrically connected to an FFC (30), are disposed on the interior-side of the switch unit (20) directed toward the interior.

Abstract: An arrangement for providing indirect lighting to at least one coverable recess in a vehicle is provided. The at least one recess is arranged on the side of a control panel of a motor vehicle. In the recess electrical components are arranged and the recess is closed with a detachable cover. The inside of the detachable cover is equipped with a reflecting layer so that light from an existing light source in the vehicle is reflected into the recess so as to illuminate the electrical components.

Abstract: A handle for illuminating the rear registration plate on automobiles and for opening the boot of the car, made up of an attractive support and an integrated insert, which has two bodies formed longitudinally, joined and sealed around their edges, in order to form a common chamber, with an opening on one side which passes through to the outside, and through which the connector is passed, and which has a co-moulded seal on the outside; the two bodies are made up of: a half-casing shaped on the inside surface in order to position the base of a support for at least one light-body and, if required, a mechanism for opening the boot; the base operates in conjunction with a conductor, in order to attach each of the mechanisms to its respective external controls; a counter-shaped cover with a protector for the light-body and illumination, and in which the said cover has, if required, a membrane which is flexible under pressure, for the opening mechanism of the boot.

Abstract: A light-emitting structure is mounted in the exit port of an automobile exhaust tailpipe and is formed of two rotary members, a power supply system disposed in the interior of the rotary members, and a plurality of light-emitting elements mounted on the rotary members and connected to the power supply system. The power supply system generates electric current at such time when the rotary members are driven to turn by the automobile exhaust fume current.

Abstract: A warning system for a hood of a vehicle is provided which includes a switch electrically connected to a vehicle ignition, a vehicle starter, warning indicia, and a power source. The warning indicia receives power from the power source and the starter is unconnected to the power when the switch is in an open position. The vehicle ignition and the vehicle starter receives power from the power source when the switch is in a closed position. The switch includes a movable contactor to close the switch when the hood is locked to the vehicle and to open the switch when said hood is not locked to the vehicle.