Abstract: A brake signaling safety system and process is provided with a dependable sequential pressure monitoring brake light display to alert others of the relative frequency and amount of braking forces applied during braking of the vehicle. Preferably, the brake signaling safety system has a special circuit to signal a different number of brake lights for different braking forces and vehicle decelerations.

Abstract: An independent multimode safety and convenience apparatus for motor vehicles wherein real-time deceleration rate data is accurately communicated to following vehicles via amber and red lensed indicators. Rate of deceleration is converted directly to a warning signal on/off flash rate, amber in color. When deceleration results in a stop, the amber rate signaling is instantly exchanged for a steady signal of red color, automatically. Visible projection of this vital information for several hundred feet to the rear of a vehicle provides extra reaction time resulting in substantially enhanced risk assessment for following motorists. A sustained low speed mode offers compatibility with stop-and-go, bumper-to-bumper traffic. Automatically adjusting to this mode, the indicator then displays conventional red brake signals only. Tailoring operation in response to the monitoring of traffic conditions results in improved overall intelligibility.

Abstract: An arrangement for recognizing, via brake lights provided on a vehicle, especially a motor vehicle, whether or not the vehicle is slowing down, whereby the brake lights can be turned on upon activation of a vehicle brake. A sensor mechanism is provided that delivers a signal and/or a succession of signals having a value that corresponds to the deceleration state of the vehicle at any given time. The brake lights are electrically activated in a manner that corresponds to the value of the signal at least upon activation of the vehicle brake.

Abstract: A brake light organization is arranged for mounting to all-terrain vehicle structures to alert drivers rearwardly of a vehicle as to application of brakes and terrain. The organization includes a stop light assembly that is actuated, wherein the organization is mounted to a frame of an associated all-terrain vehicle.

Abstract: A vehicle deceleration indicator device which operates with the braking system of the vehicle. The device includes an array of lights (A), inertia switch apparatus (32, 34, 36, 38) and interconnecting circuitry. The switch apparatus are mounted on a swingable arm (24) which at all times remains at true vertical. Arm brake apparatus (D) are actuated when the vehicle is braked to secure the arm at true vertical and inertia acts against the switch apparatus to sequentially activate the lights (54, 56, 58, 60, 62) of the array.

Abstract: A vehicle brake warning device for use in a vehicle with a brake pedal includes a detector for producing different electrical signals in response to the magnitude of the inertia force experienced during braking, a control circuitry receiving signals from the detector and having a varying frequency output depending upon the received signal, and a warning device activated by the varying frequency output of the control circuitry. Whenever a pressing force is exerted on the brake pedal to reduce the speed of the vehicle, the detector experiences an inertia force whose magnitude depends upon the speed of the vehicle. The detector sends out an appropriate signal dependent upon the magnitude of the inertia force to the control circuitry. The control circuitry activates the warning device to send out a warning signal which varies depending upon the magnitude of the inertia force.

Abstract: An advanced brake light signalling apparatus utilizes an output from a potentiometric position sensor, buffers the output, differentiates the buffered signal, compares the differentiated signal with a reference, and depending upon the results of the comparison activates the brake lights of a vehicle for a minimum time period. The position of the accelerator at the time of initiation of motion may be utilized to adjust the reference to which the differentiated signal is compared.

Abstract: A rearview mirror having an operating condition display which is positioned in the forward part of a driver's cabin and is disposed interiorly of the vehicle, the improved rearview mirror having an operating condition display comprises a speed display light which is provided so as to selectively illuminate a specific indicating portion when the vehicle is operated at a rate of speed within a particualr speed range, the display being electronically interconnected with the speedometer of an automobile.

Abstract: A lighting system for a motor vehicle is provided with switches which can be removably attached to the gas and accelerator pedals of a motor vehicle. A lighting circuit is connected to these switches and when the accelerator pedal is pressed, a green light goes on. When driver of the motor vehicle turns on the motor or removes his foot from the accelerator, an amber light goes on. When the driver of the motor vehicle puts his foot on the brake pedal red brake lights blink on and off. A switch is attached to the vehicle gear shift lever in such a way that when the gear shift lever is moved to the reverse position, all or at least the brake lights of the vehicle turn on and start to blink.

Abstract: A motorcycle helmet includes a light signalling system that signals to following vehicles the state of the forward speed of the motorcycle. The light system is adapted to signal red when the cycle's brake is applied in a hard braking maneuver, and to signal green when the forward motion of the vehicle is "normal" that is, either accelerating or continuing , and to signal amber when the brake is lightly applied. A back-up power system is also included.

Abstract: An early warning system for anticipating vehicle braking is provided wherein first and second switches are disposed to monitor a minor depression and substantial depression, respectively, of a vehicle accelerator. The relative time intervals associated with the first and second switches being in closed and opened conditions are time and compared to predetermined intervals defining instances when early warning activation is appropriate and inappropriate. A running light typically included to operate whenever the brake light is not operating, is controlled to blink as the warning signal indicator.

Abstract: This invention relates to an initial brake warning light assembly which can be attached to existing or new car manufactured vehicles and to present a visual alarm signal on contact with a brake pad member on a brake actuator assembly to indicate that the vehicle operator has touched the brake pedal and, therefore, is anticipating a full braking operation. The initial brake warning light assembly includes (1) a brake light actuator assembly connected to a brake pad member on the brake actuator assembly (2) a visual warning assembly connected to the brake light actuator assembly to present an initial brake warning signal; and (3) an electrical control circuit interconnecting the visual warning assembly to the brake light actuator assembly. The brake light actuator assembly includes an actuator switch member connected to the brake pad member and which will be initially contacted and depressed by an operator's foot member to energize the visual warning assembly.

Abstract: A rear window mounted deceleration warning light that may be housed in a single unit (46), alone or in combination with a "third" brake light and housed in a combined unit (10). The amber or yellow caution light is connected to an electric circuit independent from the circuit for the vehicle brake lights and is operable at all times when the vehicle ignition switch is in the "on" position. Upon depressing the vehicle accelerator pedal, throttle valve arm (93) on vehicle carburetor (86) is rotated to open switch (42 or 56) and cause the amber or yellow caution light to cease operation. Upon release of the accelerator pedal, throttle arm (93) again closes switch (42 or 56) to permit current to flow from the vehicle fuse block to the caution light bulb (28 or 52). A bracket (88), custom designed for each vehicle or carburetor class, serves to maintain switch (42 or 56) in position to be actuated by throttle valve arm (93).

Abstract: A mercury inertial transducer includes a casing which defines an essentially L-shaped cavity having a substantially horizontal lower arm and a substantially vertical ascending arm; a volume of mercury which, in the rest condition, occupies the lower arm and essentially does not occupy the ascending arm; an input electrode which penetrates the lower arm from the outside and is permanently immersed in the mercury, and a series of separate output electrodes which are spaced along the ascending arm and can be reached in succession by the mercury when it rises in the ascending arm due to an inertial force directed along the lower arm towards the ascending arm. The transducer may be incorporated in a unit including a support which can be fixed to a movable object, such as a motor vehicle, and on which the transducer is mounted so that the inclination of its lower arm to the horizontal and of its ascending arm to the vertical can be adjusted.

Abstract: A two-stage brake light system (10) for a vehicle equipped with a brake pedal (12). The system (10) includes a power supply (14) such as a battery of an automobile. An improved switch (20) is provided which is responsive to the quantity of depression of the brake pedal (12). This switch (20) serves to energize a warning light (16) when the brake pedal (12) has been depressed by a first selected amount. The switch (20) also energizes a stop light (18) when the brake pedal has been depressed a selected second amount which is greater than the first selected amount. The switch (20) is designed such that it can be readily installed and adjusted to accommodate the particular mechanism to which it is responsive.

Abstract: A vehicular early warning system includes one or more of the following modules: An accelerator pedal pressure sensor for providing an early warning braking signal. If desired, this element also functions as a backup brake light system totally independent of the standard brake lights. A deceleration sensor which reads either intake manifold vacuum or accelerator linkage postion. This sensor lights an amber lamp providing a deceleration warning signal. A brake pedal pressure sensor system including two sensors. The first serves as the standard brake sensor. The second sensor signals high brake pressure, indicating heavy braking. A low velocity speedometer sensor, which automatically triggers a warning light as a vehicle comes to a stop.

Abstract: A stop and turn signal system is provided for an auxiliary lamp mounted behind a rear window of a motor vehicle. The system consists of a logic circuit for converting the auxiliary lamp from a stop light to a stop and turn signal indicating light that will prevent some accidents.

Abstract: A signal light system for an automotive vehicle including a lamp housing in which is mounted an amber warning lamp and a red warning lamp for support on the rear portion of the vehicle. The system further includes an accelerator pedal housing supporting an accelerator switch member within the housing and adjacent the pedal tread. The accelerator pedal housing is mounted on an existing accelerator link arm in the automotive vehicle and the accelerator switch member is electrically connected between the existing ignition circuit and the amber warning light. The red warning light is connected into the existing brake switch circuit for illumination upon depression of the existing brake pedal.

Abstract: A real-time speed display apparatus for displaying vehicle speed with different colors of light has a speed detector for detecting the speed of revolution of the transmission shaft of a vehicle and outputting a speed signal with its pulse rate varied as a function of the revolution speed. The speed signal is converted into a periodic signal through a timing gate under the control of a clock signal generated by a clock generator. A counter is used to count the number of the pulses within each period of the interval signal, based on which an encoder outputs a corresponding display control signal and transmits it to respective display drivers. Upon receipt of the display control signal, the drivers are started to drive the respective light units. Therefore, different color light is formed on a screen by combination of light emitted by the driven light units.

Abstract: A combined center high mounted stop lamp and cargo lamp assembly for pick-up trucks, vans and the like, including a unitary integral molded laterally elongated casing member to be mounted on a truck cab, van, or the like, shaped to provide an exterior hood-like collar formation defining an encircling surround about a horizontal transverse elongated plural lamp zone for three side-by-side lamps. Three truncated substantially parabolic reflector cellular formations extend from the collar formation toward the front of the vehicle in use position defining lamb-bulb-housing reflector cavities directing light rearwardly of the vehicle and being provided with reflective metal coatings on the inner surfaces thereof. A red lens is supported by said collar formation in rearwardly covering relation to the centermost cellular formation and white lenses are provided for the other two cellular formations.

Abstract: An aftermarket signaling system for use in an automobile including one, or more, manually powered ultrasonic sending units and an ultrasonic receiver which may be adhesively mounted in the automobile. The receiver includes a solar panel for recharging its own power supply and a set of lighted displays which are enabled by the ultrasonic signals from the sending units. The receiver may be mounted at the rear window of the vehicle and will thus provide visual signals to the following traffic.

Abstract: An emergency signal sending apparatus for emitting a preset sequence of visual and auditory signals. The apparatus can be manually or automatically switched so as to indicate the nature of assistance required by the signal sender. The signal sending apparatus can be equipped with a sudden or rollover motion sensing automatic switching device so that the preset signalling sequences will be initiated regardless of operator input. The signal sending apparatus includes an auditory signalling unit so that signalling can be successfully accomplished even if the sending apparatus is obscured from view.

Abstract: A device for attachment in a vehicle brake light circuit for causing flashing of the brake lights when the vehicle undergoes an enhanced degree of deceleration comprising an accelerometer for determining when the enhanced degree of deceleration is reached, a first circuit component to determine whether the incoming power to the brake lights are for brake light operation or turn signal operation, a second circuit component to activate a pulse generating component, a timer component to stop the pulse generating component after a predetermined period of time and means to accumulate these various inputs and produce a time pulse flashing in the brake lights.

Abstract: In a preferred embodiment, there is provided a combination of circuitries and signaling lights all fed through a brake-actuation switch in electrical circuit series, such that none of the signaling lights are operative except when the brake is applied. There are two basic signaling light circuitries and lights. The first is operative when a motion indicator switch registers that the automobile is in motion, thereby closing circuit, causing those lights to be lighted or flashing. There is a separate second circuit and lights which become activated when there is no motion, i.e. when motion has terminated if the brake is still being applied. The motion switch has the alternative positions and is preferably connected to the speedometer or other conventional motion-indicator not requiring any newly manufactured motion switch.

Abstract: A vehicle motion indicating device 10 is provided for giving visual indications that a vehicle is stopping, accelerating and decelerating. The vehicle motion indicating device 10 is provided with a pair of relays 20 and 22 which are activated upon closing of a brake switch 16 and accelerator switch 18, respectively. When the relay 20 is activated a green light 42 illuminates to provide an indication that the vehicle is accelerating. When the relay 22 is activated a red light 38 illuminates to provide an indication that the vehicle is stopping. When the relays 20 or 22 are deactivated an amber light 40, illuminates to provide an indication that the vehicle is decelerating.