Patents by Inventor Donald H. Howe

Donald H. Howe has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Publication number: 20070285221
    Abstract: A safety lighting apparatus for use with a motorcycle helmet is disclosed. The safety lighting apparatus includes illuminated brake and turn signal indicators secured to a rear portion of a motorcycle rider's helmet and configured to illuminate when motorcycle brakes or turn signals are actuated. The safety lighting apparatus is interfaced to the motorcycle brake and turn signal circuits through either a breakaway pigtail cable or through short-range wireless communication. The safety lighting apparatus can be integrated and sold with the motorcycle helmet or can be added as an after market accessory to a motorcycle helmet.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 7, 2007
    Publication date: December 13, 2007
    Inventors: Donald H. Howe, Maria E. Howe