Abstract: The invention relates to a piece of rear quarter bodywork (14) made as a single piece and comprising at least a portion made of translucent or transparent material that forms a quarter window (15). The piece of bodywork has another portion (17) contiguous with the quarter window (15) and forming glazing for lights suitable for protecting a light source that is located on the vehicle in the vicinity of the quarter window.

Abstract: A vehicular lamp employs a single, high-flux light emitting diode as a light source, and is capable of performing stop, tail, turn and marker functions. The vehicular lamp can satisfy the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 108, as well as Society of Automotive Engineers Standards J585, J1395, J1398 and J592.

Abstract: A motor vehicle has left and right hand headlights, each with a reflector having a complex surface with a lamp fitted within the reflector. Each lamp has a dipped or passing beam filament and a main beam filament. The position of the main beam filament is defined by its angular position with respect to a position of origin vertically below the main axis of the lamp, on a circle centered on the main axis, the main beam filament being oriented positively in the trigonometric direction looking forward along the main axis. The angular position of each main beam filament is in the range between −90° and +90°, and is different for each headlight.

Abstract: A motorcycle taillight which is installed in the rear of a vehicle having a housing in which is mounted a conventional taillight bulb, covered by an inner lens insert having a conical dome like shape consisting of polycarbonate red material and over which is mounted an outer lens consisting of PMMA clear, translucent material including a grid diffuser portion, the housing having a panel having an interior metallized reflective surface surrounding the conventional taillight bulb, wherein said panel reflects white light when not illuminated, such the taillight presents a white/clear look when not illuminated.

Abstract: An automotive center high mount stop lamp (“CHMSL”) comprising a housing, a LED array circuit board having at least one LED, a lens/reflector, and a cover. The housing comprises a base and a trapping panel which are joined by a living hinge which allows the trapping panel to be folded over the base. In the folded position the trapping panel serves to secure the LED array circuit board in position without the need for additional means to retain the LED array circuit board. The lens/reflector and cover, respectively, are then fixably attached to the housing.

Abstract: A vehicle lights defroster device for ensuring that motorists following the school bus see the flashing lights. The vehicle lights defroster device includes a cover member being essentially transparent and having an outer rim and being adapted to fastenably mount upon a light of a vehicle; and also includes a heating element extending throughout the cover member; and further includes a connecting assembly for connecting the heating element to a power source for energizing the heating element.

Abstract: A tail lamp unit is disposed inside a rear end portion of a rear cowl of a motorcycle. The rear end portion has a shape whose lateral width narrows or tapers toward an upper end of the rear cowl. A tail lamp is disposed on an upper portion of the tail lamp structure and a brake lamp is disposed beneath the tail lamp, thereby ensuring a sufficient lighting area of the brake lamp.

Abstract: A third brake light apparatus for a truck, the apparatus comprising an attachment comprising a front side, a top side and a back side wherein the attachment fits over an upper edge of a tailgate, a reflector cover comprising a top surface connected to the top side of the attachment, a light within the reflector cover, and a wire assembly connected to the light at a first end and comprising a connector at a second end for connecting the cord to a brake light system in the truck.

Abstract: A stop lamp for a vehicle comprises a substrate, a plurality of LED chips, at least one connecting wire and a cover made. The substrate has a plurality of openings and a surface that faces towards a panel of a rear window of the vehicle. The substrate has an arrangement for fixing to an inner surface of the panel. One LED chip is arranged in each opening on the substrate. The connecting wires are arranged on the substrate and electrically connect the LED chips to one another and to a voltage source. The cover is transparent and provided to protect the LED chips.

Abstract: A vehicle rear lamp including first light-emitting device emitting a red light, and second light-emitting device emitting a light different from the red light, preferably blue or green, wherein the first and second light-emitting devices are provided in a region for stop lamp indication.

Abstract: 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 with each composed of angular crystals each having a cut at an inclination arranged at equal spacing and mating posts corresponding to the positioning posts on the light holder; at least two recesses being provided on the circumference of the light convergence ring each to house a pair of light emission devices; and the light convergence ring being locked to the light holder with the circumferences of the reflection unit to converge light emitted from the light emission devices to achieve alert effect.

Abstract: A light manifold assembly 10 having a relatively thin and low profile manifold 30 which is selectively placed within the frame 16 of a back window 14 and which receives light and/or laser energy 44 which is generated by a source 18 which is remotely located from the manifold 30.

Abstract: A light manifold assembly 10 having a relatively thin and low profile manifold 30 which is selectively placed within the frame 16 of a back window 14 and which receives light and/or laser energy 44 which is generated by a source 18 which is remotely located from the manifold 30.

Abstract: A vehicle lamp, in particular a high-set brake lamp for motor vehicles, includes a plurality of light sources which are arranged in mutually juxtaposed relationship in a row which is substantially horizontal in the position of installation. Associated with each light source is a part-parabolic reflector and the light source is arranged in laterally displaced relationship with respect to its associated reflector in such a way that the light directly emitted thereby is radiated inclined from below into the reflector and is emitted therefrom outwardly through a light exit cover. In order to comply with modern design demands and to make it possible to impose on the light issuing from the lamp a selectable distribution the light exit cover is in the form of an optically inactive component and the reflective surface of each reflector has an optically operative structure which deflects the reflected light with a desired distribution into predeterminable angular regions.

Abstract: A glittering pedal device equipped on the surface of the gas and brake pedal of an automobile. A plurality of clips on the circumference of the pedal. This device can be fixed on gas and brake pedals through these clips. On top of this device there is a luminescent plate. This luminescent plate is connected to the lamp electrical system. This plate will be on when the automobile is ignited. New drivers can have glittering indications that can make driving more safe.

Abstract: A light system that attaches to a helmet. The light is designed to be removable. The system has a forward head light that enables a rider to illuminate in whatever direction the rider's head is looking. It has a translucent shell. In one embodiment, the shell is colored red. Light from the headlamp is allowed to leak through the rear of the shell, which gives the appearance of a taillight. In a second embodiment, the device has a forward headlamp and a second bulb that illuminates the rear shell. In a modification of this embodiment, the rear lamp has two filaments. One filament remains on all the time and acts as a taillight. The other filament is activated by the brake handle of the vehicle. In this way, it acts as a brake light, further warning other riders that the vehicle is slowing.

Abstract: A light assembly for a motor vehicle has a housing having a housing opening covered by a lens. At least one reflector is arranged in the housing, and at least one light guide is arranged in the housing between the at least one reflector and the lens. One or more LEDs as a light source are arranged hidden in the housing such that rays emitted by the LEDs are partially reflected on the at least one reflector toward the light guide. The light guide gives the impression of a fluorescent lamp being mounted in the light assembly.

Abstract: A Light Emitting Diode Lamp Module for specific use in all vehicle tail, brake or turn signal lamp fixtures for integrated single and dual element operation. The module has integrated dual element control circuitry, voltage and current control circuitry, brightness enhancement circuitry, and LED circuitry built into the universal body to produce a bright, reliable, long life, energy efficient LED lamp that fits all vehicles.

Abstract: A motor vehicle lighting device is provided comprising a ground illumination portion configured to direct a portion of the light emitted from a light source to illuminate a ground surface area rearward from the motor vehicle and a reverse signaling portion configured to direct a portion of the light emitted from the light source to an area different than the ground illumination portion. In this manner, a rearward vehicle lighting device designed for ground illumination and reverse signaling is provided from a single lamp and more preferably, using a single light source.

Abstract: A vehicle light assembly includes a lens cover from which light emanates. A light shaping surface microstructure is carried in a portion of the light assembly. The microstructure can be incorporated into many different surfaces of the light assembly such as a surface of the lens cover, a surface of a macro-optical structure on the lens cover, or on a reflective surface of the assembly. The microstructure homogenizes and directs light emanating from the light assembly via reflection or transmission to provide a smooth, continuous pattern of light having a predetermined distribution shape or envelope and a predetermined directionality.

Abstract: A lighting device for motor-vehicle comprises a reflective element having a plurality of projecting sectors which are equi-angularly spaced from each other, located around a light source arranged at the centre of the reflective element. The projecting sectors have reflective surfaces surrounding the light source which define a theoretical secondary reflective surface which is substantially different from the primary base surface from which the sectors project. The high discontinuity created in the surface of the reflective element by the presence of the projecting sectors gives rise to a unique aesthetical effect visible both in the condition of device on and in the condition of device off, the device is provided with a transparent element which is substantially clear, i.e. with no optical prisms.

Abstract: An illuminated bicycle frame apparatus for increasing the visibility of a bicycle frame. The illuminated bicycle frame apparatus includes a bike frame. The bike frame is generally hollow and generally translucent. An illumination system includes a plurality of lights mounted in the frame. A power source powers the plurality of lights. The power source is operationally coupled to each of the plurality of lights. The power source is a plurality of solar panels mounted on the bike frame.

Abstract: The invention relates to a motor vehicle lamp having a light source (4), at least one optical conductor (6) which is optically coupled to the light source (4), and operating means (5) for the light source (4). The optical conductor (6) has a light exit surface (8) whose curvature is adapted according to the invention to the curvature of the motor vehicle.

Abstract: An auxiliary light system including a rectangular tubular frame having a horizontal elongated top frame member, an opposed and spaced apart horizontal elongated bottom frame member, a first vertical end frame member joining the first ends of the top and bottom frame members and a second vertical frame member joining the opposite ends of the top and bottom frame members and at least one support strut between the top and bottom frame members. A first light is mounted on the first vertical frame member and a second light is mounted on the second vertical frame member and electrically connected to a conventional plug to engage a socket electrically connected to the vehicle's electrical system, lights and directional signals. The wiring to the respective lights can be exposed or concealed within the tubular frame. The auxiliary system preferably can be used to provide taillights but also can provide headlights.

Abstract: A light for motor vehicles has a housing having a peripheral edge. A light screen is connected to the peripheral edge of the housing. At least one light source is arranged at least at a portion of the peripheral edge behind the light screen within the housing.

Abstract: A device for an automotive vehicle to signal braking, deceleration, turning of the vehicle or an emergency situation. The device has two bodies facing rearwardly, mounted near the top of the back or the highest point of the vehicle adjacent the sides of the vehicle. Each body has a base and a cover with translucent lenses. Light sources and reflectors are disposed on the base for illuminating the lenses to create the signaling as required. Lighting one or more lenses in the cover indicate braking while lighting an arrow shaped lens in the cover and a side lens facing out from the vehicle indicate intended turning. The light transmitted through the lenses in the cover is directed downwardly either by a downward tilt to the cover or by directional configurations formed on the lenses. The lenses signifying braking are formed from red material while the arrow shaped and side lenses signifying turning are formed from red or yellow material.

Abstract: A motor vehicle light arrangement includes a light having a first plurality of red light-emitting diodes distributed over the entire area of the light and other pluralities of light-emitting diodes of the same color, which may be red or another color, located in different functional regions of the light to indicate different motor vehicle conditions.

Abstract: A one piece molded vehicle lamp includes a housing portion, a lens portion, and a hinge connecting the housing portion to the lens portion. At least one connector secures the lens portion to the housing portion. A bulb is located on an inside of the housing portion. Light emanating from the bulb reflects light from the bulb outward through the lens portion.

Abstract: A resealable light capsule for use in a tail light assembly utilized with boat trailers is provided. The capsule is mounted within the outer housing of the tail light assembly and includes a base, a lighting mechanism secured to the base, and a transparent, dome-like casing that is selectively engageable with the base. The casing is held in position on the base by a latching mechanism comprised of a number of locking clips extending outwardly from the base that releasably engage a locking flange located on the casing. The peripheral edge of the casing is sealed to the base by an O-ring seal that is positioned in a groove in the base and engages the inner surface of the casing adjacent the peripheral edge. The lighting mechanism disposed within the capsule can be selectively connected with the electrical system of a vehicle through the use of a plug, connected to the vehicle electrical system, and a set of plug receptacles, disposed in the base and connected to the lighting mechanism.

Abstract: A taillight system for an automotive vehicle has an optic manifold mounted in a assembly defining a light emitting area, a first light source configured to provide illumination through the light emitting area, and a second light source configured to provide illumination through a predetermined portion of the light emitting area. The system has an illumination mode in which the first light source provides illumination of a first intensity in a first wavelength range through the light emitting area, a brake mode in which the first light source provides illumination of a second intensity in the first wavelength range through the light emitting area, and a backup mode in which the second light source provides illumination in a second wavelength range through the predetermined portion of the light emitting area, with or without the first light source providing illumination through the light emitting area, the second wavelength range including the first wavelength range.

Abstract: A lighting system at a rear part (3) of a motorcycle having at least one of a rear clearance light, a main brake light and a numberplate light contained in a vertical central plane of a rear wheel, and rear direction lights situated symmetrically to the central vertical plane. Additional brake lights (8.1 and 8.2) are electrically connected with the main brake light (5) and arranged generally symmetrically to the central vertical plane of the rear wheel (6) at the rear part (3) of the motorcycle (1).

Abstract: An assembly mounts the rear stop lamp and the rear cargo lamp in a rear cargo door of a vehicle at adjacent locations. A single control board mounts both lamps. The boards can have different configurations. However, in each embodiment a single board preferably provides power and control signals to the stop lamp and the cargo lamp. In this way, the number of parts necessary for providing the lamps are reduced. In addition, since the lamps are mounted adjacent to each other, a single space may be utilized for both lamps. Various types of lamps may be utilized within the scope of this invention.

Abstract: A wheel carrier 10 for a spare wheel 56 is mounted on the rear door 50 of a motor vehicle. The carrier includes an upwardly extending arm having a stop lamp 14 mounted on its free end. The arm 18 is offset from the rear door 50 so that a wiper arm 54a can pass between the arm 18 and a rear window 52 of the motor vehicle.

Abstract: A lamp assembly having fluid dispensing capabilities comprising a housing, a lens having a fluid nozzle retaining sleeve and a fluid nozzle assembly. The lamp assembly is subassembled by snap-fitting these components together, installing a lamp unit to the housing and a seal to the lens. Installation of the lamp assembly into the vehicle is accomplished by connecting the lamp unit to a wire harness, coupling the fluid nozzle assembly to a fluid supply line and securing the lamp assembly in an aperture in the vehicle with a pair of fasteners. The lamp assembly is particularly useful when incorporated into a rearward facing surface of a vehicle as the lamp serves as a center high mount stop lamp and the nozzle assembly is used to dispense a cleaning fluid onto a rear windshield.

Abstract: A reversible taillight assembly that can be used on either the right or left side of a vehicle. The taillight assembly includes a lens housing, a bracket, a lens and a spring clip. The lens housing has a parabolic configuration and accepts a lens at either its left or right hand side. The bracket can be used on either the right or left hand side of the vehicle by simply rotating the bracket 180.degree.. The lens fits within the lens housing after removing the portion of the front face of the lens housing depending upon which side the assembly is attached to. A method for reversing the taillight assembly is also provided. The method contains the steps of rotating the taillight fixture 180.degree. about its z-axis, replacing a first lens portion, removing a second lens portion, and placing a lens in the lens housing. The lens will be placed in the hole that remains from the removal of the second lens portion.

Abstract: A light emitting diode (LED) directional light bar assembly for use on a motorcycle includes a substantially rigid light bar having opposite ends. Apertures are defined generally adjacent each of the opposite ends by a rear-facing surface of the light bar. A lens is sized to fit at least partially within each aperture such that a surface of each lens is substantially flush with the rear-facing surface of the light bar. An LED pod including a plurality of LEDs is disposed adjacent each lens. Each LED includes a selected number of LED running lights wired to emit light during operation of the motorcycle, and a selected number of LED brake lights wired to emit light during operation of the motorcycle only when a motorcycle brake is applied. A retention plate or member is interconnected to the light bar generally adjacent each opposite end, and at least partially captures each LED pod and lens between the retention member and the light bar.

Abstract: A vehicle lamp that looks attractive, whether the lamp is on or off, has a transparent cap attached to a reflector having a plurality of reflective surface elements. The transparent cap is attached to the reflector so as to cover the light bulb. A plurality of pillars are provided near the front end portion of the transparent cap for intercepting light emitted from the light bulb. On the front surface of these pillars are formed reflective surfaces. When the lamp is turned off, both the reflective surfaces of the reflector and the pillars glitter. When the lamp is turned on, the spaces between the pillars on the front end portion of the transparent cap shine.

Abstract: A center high mount stoplamp is characterized by a linear array of light emitting diodes on a light carrier. A corresponding plurality of lens optics are carried on a lens carrier. A desired distance between the light emitting diodes and the lens optics is established by extensions from the lens carrier having opposing surfaces which interface with back and front sides of the light carrier.

Abstract: A device (10) for attaching a light to a trailer hitch frame (172). The device (10) is comprised of a lamp assembly (12) that attaches to an adjustable lamp attachment assembly (40) which allows the lamp assembly (12) to be adjusted radially and in elevation. The lamp assembly (12) is attached to a trailer hitch frame attachment bracket (64) that is dimensioned to fit over a trailer hitch frame (172) that can range in size from 1.25 square inches to 4.0 square inches (3.2 to 10.2 cm). The frame attachment bracket (64) is attached to the trailer hitch frame (172) by means of two nylon tie wraps (136,144). The tie wraps, which are secured to the bracket (64), are wrapped around the trailer hitch frame (172) and are locked in place. After the bracket (64) is secured to the trailer hitch frame (172), the device (10) is connected to the vehicle electrical circuit that controls the vehicle rear lights.

Abstract: The vehicular marker lamp constituted by integrally molding a lamp base body to which a light source is installed, a lens member coupled to a front end part of the lamp base body for controlling illumination light beam emitting from the light source and an integral hinge connecting the lens member to the lamp base body, using a mold material which is capable of forming lenses.

Abstract: A motor vehicle, particularly a passenger car, having an extendable air guiding device and at least one elongated additional brake light in the rear area. An additional brake light arrangement is provided at reasonable cost, which can be used for a coupe version as well as for a convertible version of a motor vehicle provided with an extendable air guiding device. On a vehicle body part disposed in front of the air guiding device, a first additional brake light is arranged and, on a transversely extending, rearward edge area of the extendable air guiding device, a second additional brake light is arranged. According to the position of the rearward-side air guiding device, at least one of the brake lights is connected which is visible from the rear at the time.

Abstract: A mirror assembly security system for a vehicle includes an exterior mirror assembly and a light module removably positioned within the exterior mirror housing. The light module is moisture impervious and includes an enclosure, a light-transmitting opening in the enclosure facing generally downwardly and/or rearwardly of the vehicle, a cover for the light-transmitting opening, and a light source in the enclosure radiating light through the light-transmitting opening. The light source may be received in a socket which removably engages another opening in the enclosure. In this manner, the light source may be replaced by removing the module from the exterior mirror housing, removing the socket from the enclosure and replacing the light source. The enclosure and mirror housing preferably are configured to self-retain the module in the exterior mirror moving with no, or fewer than one or two, separate fasteners.

Abstract: A light fixture for a vehicle includes a housing with a light-transmitting face divided into two adjacent light-transmitting face portions, which adjacent face portions are separate and discrete first and second face portions. A light-emitting diode (LED) array is positioned in the housing so as to emit light from the first face portion, the LED array including a plurality of adjacent rows of LEDs, each row of LEDs including a plurality of adjacent LEDs. A first electrical connector is provided for connecting the LED array to an electrical system of the vehicle so as to transmit light from the LED array when the vehicle running lights are on, when the vehicle is braking, and for signaling a vehicle turn. A further light source is positioned in the housing so as to emit light from the second face portion, and a second electrical connector is provided for connecting this light source to the electrical system of the vehicle so as to transmit light from the light source when the vehicle is backing up.

Abstract: A lighting system for an automotive vehicle includes a remote laser light source coupled with a light transmitting fiber optic light guide which illuminates a thin sheet optical element tail lamp having a manifold portion, a kicker portion adjacent and substantially parallel to the manifold portion, and a turning prism adjacent to and in optical communication with the manifold and kicker portions for receiving light from the manifold portion and internally reflecting and redirecting light to the kicker portion.

Abstract: A device for an automotive vehicle to signal braking, deceleration, turning of the vehicle or an emergency situation. The device has two bodies facing rearwardly, mounted near the top of the back or the highest point of the vehicle adjacent the sides of the vehicle. Each body has a base and a cover with translucent lenses. Light sources and reflectors are disposed on the base for illuminating the lenses to create the signaling as required. Lighting one or more lenses in the cover indicate braking while lighting an arrow shaped lens in the cover and a side lens facing out from the vehicle indicate intended turning. The light transmitted through the lenses in the cover is directed downwardly either by a downward tilt to the cover or by directional configurations formed on the lenses. The lenses signifying braking are formed from red material while the arrow shaped and side lenses signifying turning are formed from red or yellow material.