Abstract: An external cladding component of or for a vehicle, by which information can be displayed, is disclosed. The cladding component has a base body with a first surface and a second surface, the second surface facing to the exterior of the cladding component, and an aperture running through the base body, and a light source providing a beam of light, wherein the light source is at least partially arranged within the aperture and protrudes the second surface, or the beam of light is running through the aperture, wherein the beam of light at least partially impinges on an illumination section provided by the second surface.

Abstract: A searchlight assembly includes a mount structure adapted to be mounted to an external surface of a vehicle; a lens coupled to an extending from the mount structure and having an inner surface defining a cavity; a spherical motor disposed within the cavity and coupled to the mount structure to independently rotate about two perpendicular axes relative to the mount structure and the lens; and a light source disposed within the cavity and coupled to the spherical motor to be rotatable therewith about the two perpendicular axes.

Abstract: A transparent illuminated display system, typically for use in automobile race events, including a highly flexible and transparent PCB board with ultra-low profile LED's mounted to it. The flexible and transparent PCB boards can be in the shape of a single or multiple numeric or alphanumeric displays. The face of the display which would make contact with the face of a wind screen would include an adhesive element. The transparent illuminated display is mounted to a vehicle as a kind of sticker on the inside or outside of a racecar windscreen, back window and/or side windows. Each of the displays could be wired to power and data lines and illuminate the required numbers or text to show the position and other info of the car in the race.

Abstract: An interior light bar adapted to be installed on the rear deck of a vehicle for projecting light out of the rear window. The light bar has a pair of projection units each having a housing and each slidably mounted on a rail which extends through the housings from an end thereof and along a rear, closed side. The units each contain light emitters which project the light out of the open side of the units. The units are assembled with a selected separation distance so that the ends through which the rail extends are essentially in contact or sufficiently spread apart to clear a brake light assembly on the rear deck or even further apart so as to provide a wide width of illumination out of the rear window from the light bar. The rail may be channel which provides a conduit for wiring from the light emitter units. Fasteners which connect the housings and the rail into an integrated assembly extend through the closed side of the housing.

Abstract: A brake-actuated message device. An illustrative embodiment of the brake-actuated message device includes a device casing having a front panel, a plurality of lights carried by the front panel, a message panel carried by the front panel generally adjacent to the plurality of lights, a message provided in the message panel, a lighting module connected to the plurality of lights and brake circuit wiring connected to the lighting module.

Abstract: Lighting device for emission of light through a windshield of a vehicle consisting of at least one lighting unit intended to be temporarily mounted on the inside of a windshield with at least one fastening device. The lighting unit consists of at least one reflector, one lamp and at least one seal between the lighting unit and the windshield. The lighting unit is powered by electric energy and the lamp's on and off switch is controlled by at least one sensor designed to detect turned on high-beams which wirelessly sends control signals to the lighting unit. The lighting device consists of a function with which the light's illumination can be adjusted and with which the light can be completely or partially blocked.

Abstract: The exterior handle configuration of the present invention includes a panel having a recess portion and a handle that covers the upper periphery of the recess portion. An inside surface of the handle is finished with a mirror treatment that reflects and diffuses light. At least one light source fixed at the panel emits light that is directed between the recess portion and the handle. A reflecting surface reflects light emitted from the light source to the inside surface of the handle. The handle configuration of the present invention improves the visibility of the exterior handle during nighttime in a visually pleasing manner.

Abstract: A lighting assembly for a vehicle includes an elongated base plate having an inner surface and an outer surface. The base plate includes at least one opening. The lighting assembly further includes at least one light source adapted to be mounted to the base plate at the opening. The base plate is configured to be mounted and to conform aerodynamically to an exterior surface of the vehicle.

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: An extra rear-view mirror for a vehicle includes a frame mounted upon a rear windshield of the vehicle. The frame includes a bottom having a half-spherical reflector mounted thereon for reflecting image to a middle rear-view mirror in the vehicle and a thickened side formed opposite to the vehicle. At least one chamber is defined in the thickened side of the frame and at least one opening is defined in the thickened side of the frame and longitudinally communicating with the at least one chamber. At least one light projector is disposed in the at least one chamber and electrically connected to a reversing system of the vehicle for promoting the bright effect when the vehicle is reversed.

Abstract: A control illumination apparatus having at least one control and a movable cover positionable over the at least one control. At least one light source is connected to the cover and illuminates an exterior surface of the at least one control with the cover in an open position.

Abstract: 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 application to one specific vehicular model and is adaptable and adjustable to conform to the windshield, rear window, or other interior cab surfaces of varying shape (curvature). The light sources are supported on a flexible support mount which has adjustable, flexible gaskets. End caps and the gaskets screen the inside of the vehicle from the light emitted by the light bar. The support mount is hung on adjustable brackets which allow the light bar to be raised, lowered and tilted to further facilitate conformance with the windshield.

Abstract: The apparatus is an internally illuminated message display, predominantly for an automobile, and is readily adaptable for any window display. The apparatus comprises of a cylindrical lightweight molded plastic housing, with an interior reflective paint or reflective material, a light socket and light bulb. A snap on sleeve contains a slot for the insertion of a translucent disk. Said disk contains various messages and/or art symbols. The sleeve has a hinge connecting it to an adjustable oval transparent suction cup frame. The oval transparent suction cup attaches to the frame and spans the face of the display with the lip of the suction cup circumnavigating the outer edge of the frame. Hinged adjustment is made for attachment to an aerodynamic sloping automobile rear window, and is stabilized with a snap on rod from sleeve to suction cup frame. The gap created from adjustment between the sleeve and frame is covered with an opaque thin snap on plastic sock.

Abstract: A lighting device which is arranged on motor vehicles and/or in interiors of motor vehicles is proposed. It includes an electroluminescent layer assembly comprising at least one first electrode layer, a dielectric layer, an electroluminescent luminous layer and a transparent second electrode layer, wherein the electroluminescent layer assembly is arranged on a support and/or in a frame and the electrode layers are connected to an a.c. voltage control device. Preferably the electroluminescent layer assembly with the support and/or frame as well as the a.c. voltage control device with components and wiring arranged on a printed circuit board which is connected to the support and/or simultaneously constructed as a support for the electroluminescent layer assembly, and if necessary a transparent cover covering the electroluminescent layer assembly, form a compact structural unit.

Abstract: A light support apparatus is provided for use on a windshield oriented at a windshield slope angle with respect to the horizontal and includes a bracket member which has a top bracket portion and a bottom bracket portion. A horizontal support member is connected to the top bracket portion at a bracket-to-support angle. A vertical support member is connected to the horizontal support member, and a windshield supported foot member is connected to the vertical support member at a foot-to-vertical support angle. The horizontal support member includes a fastener reception channel. Preferably, the bracket-to-support angle is substantially supplementary to the windshield slope angle, and the foot-to-vertical support angle is substantially complementary to the windshield slope angle. A light assembly is connected to the horizontal support member. The light support apparatus of the invention is especially useful on the windshield of a boat.

Abstract: A projector mounting system for use in a vehicle including a mounting housing that is capable of being attached to the ceiling of a vehicle, an illumination device that is connected to the mounting housing, and a projector that is mounted to the mounting housing.

Abstract: A device and method used by a driver to verify that he/she is positioning a vehicle safely within the designated lane of travel area of a roadway. The device includes an LED sighting unit having an aiming LED and an attachment mechanism for attaching the LED sighting unit to the windshield of a vehicle. In the method, the driver positions the vehicle safely within the lane of travel area of a roadway and then adjusts the position of the LED sighting unit until the aiming LED thereof is within the line of sight of the driver's eyes, while the driver is seated in the normal driving position, and the boundary line between the lanes or along the side of a roadway.

Abstract: A warning light device includes one or more suckers each having a housing extended from the rear portion for receiving one or more light bulbs. One or more batteries may be coupled to the light bulbs to generate the warning light through the sucker. The light bulbs may be coupled together with electric wires. One or more integrated circuits may be coupled to the light bulbs to energize or to control the light bulbs simultaneously or alternatively. A cover may be engaged onto the housing for retaining the light bulb in the housing of the sucker.

Abstract: A pivot structure of a vehicle lamp that is tiltably mounted on a vehicle body. The pivot structure includes: a fulcrum member that comprises a threaded shaft portion, a spherical portion and an operating portion; a screw receiving portion formed on the vehicle body so that the threaded shaft portion of the fulcrum member is screwed to the screw receiving portion; a pivot receiving member formed on a vehicle lamp so as to rotatably house the spherical portion of the fulcrum member; and a projecting wall that covers the operation portion of the fulcrum member and prevents the user from making an access to the operating portion with a rotating tool.

Abstract: A light support apparatus is provided for use on a windshield oriented at a windshield slope angle with respect to the horizontal and includes a bracket member which has a top bracket portion and a bottom bracket portion. A horizontal support member is connected to the top bracket portion at a bracket-to-support angle. A vertical support member is connected to the horizontal support member, and a windshield supported foot member is connected to the vertical support member at a foot-to-vertical support angle. The horizontal support member includes a fastener reception channel. Preferably, the bracket-to-support angle is substantially supplementary to the windshield slope angle, and the foot-to-vertical support angle is substantially complementary to the windshield slope angle. A light assembly is connected to the horizontal support member. The light support apparatus of the invention is especially useful on the windshield of a boat.

Abstract: A modular lighted vehicle trailer hitching socket covering means system which when mounted to a vehicle trailer hitching socket essentially blocks it from view in a decorative manner, is disclosed. The system provides a single tongue element which is of a shape and size to slide into a vehicle trailer hitching socket, (wherein it is secured in place by a securing means during use), in combination with a selected detachably affixed, ornamental item with a shape such as a football, a basketball, a soccer ball etc., or a hockey puck, or an item with outer shape of a mascots etc., or even simple flat surface.

Abstract: A vehicular light system for viewing addresses of homes in the absence of ambient light is provided including at least one light assembly situated on an exterior of an automobile. The at least one light assembly serves to deliver a light beam emitted therefrom upward upon the receipt of an upward signal, downward upon the receipt of a downward signal, and left and right upon the receipt of a left and a right signal, respectively. Further provided is a control panel situated within a passenger compartment of the vehicle and connected to the at least one light assembly. The control panel includes a joy stick having a first orientation for transmitting the upward signal to the light assembly, a second orientation for transmitting the downward signal to the light assembly, and a third and fourth orientation for transmitting the left and right signal, respectively, to the light assembly.