Abstract: A deceleration warning device for providing a visual indication of severe vehicular deceleration to the driver of a following vehicle. The deceleration warning device independently detects severe deceleration through an onboard accelerometer and is installed by securing the device to an existing OEM brake light/taillight fitting of a vehicle. The deceleration warning device is installed in the vacancy of a taillight lamp, and includes an illumination element that serves as a taillight, a brake light, and a severe deceleration indicator.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
February 14, 2003
Date of Patent:
March 8, 2005
Assignee:
C2 Innovations, Inc.
Inventors:
Frank H. Speckhart, Nathan T. Davis, Anthony L. Spezia, III, Benjamin S. Jordan