Abstract: In order to create an illumination device (1) with improved technical light characteristics for a vehicle, it is proposed that the illumination device (1) include a primary reflector (2) to create core light distribution, and a secondary reflector (3) interacting with a lens to create peripheral light distribution.

Abstract: A light source module includes a circuit board on which a predetermined conductive pattern is formed, a semiconductor light emitting element mounted on the circuit board, and a plurality of power supplying terminals to which power cords for supplying electric power to the semiconductor light emitting element are connected. An entire lower face of the circuit board is electrically insulated, and the plurality of power supplying terminals is fixed onto the conductive pattern on the circuit board. The plurality of power supplying terminals protrudes from the circuit board.

Abstract: A light source for vehicles can include a base having a cavity formed on its upper surface, an LED chip mounted in the cavity of the base, a resin portion for sealing the LED chip in the cavity, an optical member disposed above the base and apart from the LED chip, a light shielding portion disposed on the inner surface of the optical member and which forms a cutoff suited for a light distribution pattern, and a fluorescent substance layer disposed at least in regions other than the light shielding portion on the inner surface of the optical member.

Abstract: The present disclosure is directed to sporting apparatus comprising at least one elongated member having top, bottom and edge surfaces and at least a portion of at least one light source assembly embedded flush or substantially flush or recessed relative to at least one of the surfaces. In particular embodiments, the apparatus can include, but is not limited to, a snowboard, at least one ski or skate. An exemplary light source can include, but is not limited to, at least one embedded light emitting diode.

Abstract: A vehicle side mirror apparatus for looking backward circumstances of a vehicle has: a housing that is of a transparent or semitransparent material with a cross section having a predetermined thickness, the housing having a light entering end into which light enters, and a light radiating end that faces the back of the vehicle; and an LED lamp that is disposed in the vicinity of the light entering end. Light emitted from the LED lamp enters into the light entering end of the housing, passing through within the cross section, being radiated to the back of the vehicle from the light radiating end of the housing.

Abstract: A lamp mounting apparatus engages a temporal fastening pin with a temporal fastening clip to prevent a positioning surface of a lamp unit from moving in such a direction as to depart from a flange, so that the lamp unit can be kept positioned.

Abstract: To provide an interior illuminator for an automobile that can produce a decorative effect by illumination in addition to illuminating the interior of the automobile and has a simple structure and a small size. A secondary light emitting unit is provided around primary light emitting units 5 and 6 for illuminating the interior of the automobile. A housing 2 that holds the primary light emitting units 5, 6 and the secondary light emitting unit is provided. The secondary light emitting unit has a U-shaped light guide body 21, light emitting elements 8 and 9 for launching light into the light guide body at the ends thereof, and a light emitting element control unit 11 for controlling the light emitting elements 8 and 9.

Abstract: Disclosed is a vehicle lamp that is designed to reliably remove snow, etc. adhering to a lens. A carbon-based heating element is mounted within a lamp body so that the heat rays radiated from the heating element irradiate a rear surface of the lens.

Abstract: A navigation system suitable for use in a vehicle includes an interior rearview mirror assembly having an interior reflective element. A database at a site remote from the vehicle includes map data and/or directory data. A global-positioning system receiver is operable to receive signals from satellites external to said vehicles. A transceiver is operable to engage in a wireless communication with a remote transceiver located at a site remote from the vehicle to received data derived from the database. A user input allows a user to input a destination. The system responds to an input of a destination by wirelessly communicating the destination to the remote transceiver and downloading directions. A display that displays turn-by-turn instructions to the destination during the road journey based on the downloaded directions and on the signals received by the global-positioning system receiver. The turn-by-turn instructions may include (i) direction, (ii) when to turn, and/or (iii) how far until the turn.

Abstract: There are provided a method of evaluating the reflection performance of a reflecting mirror designed for a vehicle lamp, an evaluation system, and a computer-readable storage medium. There are provided steps (108a) and (108b) in the method. The step (108a) is provided so as to enter design information representative of a plurality of reflecting basic surfaces as well as position information of a light source in a vehicle lamp. The step (108b) is provided so as to display attribute information with respect to each of a plurality of areas into which one reflecting basic surface selected from among the reflecting basic surfaces is divided on the basis of design information. The attribute information indicates whether imaginary light from the light source position can effectively reach each area, and is applied to a reflecting mirror composed of the plurality of reflecting basic surfaces.

Abstract: Methods and apparatuses for providing strobe effects for a wheel lighting system or wheel illuminating system. For one embodiment, a strobe device for a wheel lighting system includes a tachometer to determine a rotational frequency of a wheel, and a strobing element capable of operating in a first mode and a second mode. When operating in the first mode, the strobing frequency is related to the rotational frequency of the wheel. When operating in the second mode the strobing frequency is independent of the rotational frequency of the wheel. For one embodiment, the lighting elements, tachometer, and other components of the system are implemented completely within the rotating reference frame of the wheel. One embodiment of the invention provides a wheel illumination system having one or more strobing light source assemblies positioned within a rotating reference frame of the wheel to provide stroboscopic effects for the wheel's street side surfaces.

Abstract: A first additional reflector 34 is provided between a light source bulb 22 and a shade 32 and used for reflecting light from a light source 22a to an area in front in the direction of inserting the bulb on the reflective surface 24a of a reflector 24. Further, the area in front in the direction of inserting the bulb on the reflective surface 24a of the reflector 24 is formed as a second additional reflector 36 for reflecting the light reflected from the first additional reflector 34 forward and closer to an optical axis Ax. Thus, direct light from the light source 22a which is to be shielded by the shade 32 is caused to be incident on a projection lens 28 by using the first and second additional reflectors 34 and 36, whereby the direct light can effectively be utilized as forward irradiation light.

Abstract: The invention relates to a lamp, in particular a motor-vehicle headlight lamp, with a plastic part of which the surface is provided with a coating which contains at least one compound of a metal with oxygen or nitrogen. The coating has the effect of preventing gas emission from the plastic.

Abstract: A system for indicating race position to spectators of a race, includes lights on the race participants that are configured to provide visual displays to the spectators indicating the position of the respective racer. The race participants also carry a receiver and a controller for receiving a signal indicating race position and selecting the appropriate visual display based on the received signal. The visual display can be a series of lights, such as linear arrays of LEDs, where the color, number, pattern and/or position of the lights indicates race position. The system can also be used to highlight selected racers of interest, for example in conjunction with information being relayed over the public address system of the racetrack.

Abstract: An assembled lamp retaining device comprises a lamp seat, a limiting structure and a lamp rod. In the limiting structure, a pin passes through an upper locking hole of the lamp seat, a limiting block and a tension spring above the limiting block so as to confine the limiting block and the tension spring to the lamp seat. A vertical surface of the limiting block is formed with a through hole and a lower end thereof is protruded with a buckling sheet. One end of the buckling sheet is an inclined surface and another end of the buckling sheet is an inclined stepped surface. The tension spring is between two vertical sides of the limiting block. Thereby, the limiting block is positioned; and thus, the lamp rod can be assembled or detached from the lamp seat easily.

Abstract: The invention proposes a method of manufacturing a hollow optical reflector of the type which comprises a rear body overmolded around the convex rear external face of a front insert, the concave front internal face of which is covered with a reflective layer, the method comprising: a step of producing the insert by forming; a step of overmolding the body on the insert; and a step of depositing the reflective layer on the concave front face of the insert; wherein the step of depositing the reflective layer is prior to the forming step.

Abstract: A cover for a hitch receiver includes a removable cover plate, which may incorporate a theft deterrent design and may be illuminated by an electroluminescent sheet.

Abstract: A vehicle ceiling lining structure is provided. Each ceiling lining structure includes a frame formed in accordance with a section of a ceiling of an aircraft, a fabric attached to the frame, and mounts for attaching the frame to the ceiling. The structure includes a light that is attached to the frame in order to backlight the fabric. A light enhancement film is attached to the frame for dispersing the light. A back panel is attached to the frame to keep condensation away from the vehicle cabin. The frame includes one or more molded plastic parts that allow quick release from the mounts.

Abstract: A luminous device capable of automatically generating power includes a set of induction coils with one end connecting to a luminous element and placed inside a light conductor which is fastened onto a steel wire of a wheel via a fastening structure; one or more than one magnets are disposed inside a magnet case corresponding to the set of induction coils. Therefore, when the wheel spins, it drives the light conductor to rotate thereby generating electric current between the set of induction coils and the magnet to further drive the luminous element. In addition, the light conductor guides the light source of the luminous element outwardly so as to generate luminous and warning function.

Abstract: An illuminating apparatus for a work vehicle includes a front illuminating unit, a side illuminating unit, a frame supporting the front illuminating unit and the side illuminating unit and a translucent lens unit covering the front illuminating unit and the side illuminating unit. The front illuminating unit and the side illuminating unit are supported to the frame. The translucent lens unit comprises a one-piece translucent lens directly connected and supported to the frame. The frame includes an attaching portion for attaching the frame to a front portion of the vehicle body.

Abstract: The invention concerns a motor vehicle headlight with an ignition device (3) for generating an ignition voltage for operating a light (4). The headlight has a safety device 1 for protection from injuries caused by electricity, wherein the ignition device (3) comprises a housing (5) for receiving the light (4) and an ignition switch which can be connected to the light (4) and terminals (6, 7) for electric connection of the ignition switch and the vehicle electrical system. The housing (5) can be mounted to a base plate (2). To improve safety of maintenance or mounting of the headlight, in particular to prevent injuries through contact with exposed electrically conducting parts where high voltages could be present, the use of a safety device 1 is proposed which is disposed on the base plate 2 and comprises means for mounting the housing 5, wherein the ignition device 3 can be connected to the vehicle electrical system via the safety device 1 only when the housing 5 is mounted.

Abstract: An illuminating device with flashing lights may is adjustably affixable to ice skates or in-line skates. The illuminating device may include a number of lamps or light emitting diodes (LEDs) and is controlled by a motion switch or other switch. The lamps or LEDs are visible from the inside of a transparent box which is installed in the hollow between the shoe portion of the skate and the blade or wheels of the skate. The illuminating device is necessarily compact in nature, consisting primarily of flashing lights and a power-and-control circuit that controls and enables the flashing of the lights. The lights may be flashed sequentially, in-phase, randomly, or in other desirable patterns.

Abstract: A wheelchair has a horizontal seat and armrests. Forward and rearward supports extend upwardly from the seat and armrests with handles. A plurality of light assemblies is coupled to the wheelchair. Light assembly each have one illumination bulb and one turn signal bulb. A receiver is coupled to each light assembly and a transmitter is coupled to each of the receivers. A control panel has a plurality of operator controlled switches. Each switch is electronically coupled to the transmitter. A headlight switch activates and inactivates the light assemblies of the forward supports. A taillight switch activates and inactivates the light assemblies of the rearward supports. A left blinker switch operates the forward and rearward left light assemblies and a right blinker switch operates the forward and rearward right light assemblies.

Abstract: A modular warning signal light system comprising at least one support. The at least one support having at least one module receiving port. The module receiving ports constructed and arranged to removably receive the support engagement member of a module. Each module having at least one visible side. The at least one visible side having at least one light emitting diode light source engaged thereto. The at least one light emitting diode light source, module and support all in independent electrical communication with a controller. The controller constructed and arranged to selectively activate the at least one support, the at least one module, the at least one light emitting diode light source, and any combinations thereof to create at least one warning light signal.

Abstract: A vehicular navigation system is provided that includes a vehicular wireless communication system that comprises a global-positioning system receiver in a vehicle, the global-positioning system receiver operable to receive data indicative of the geographic position of the vehicle from satellites external to the vehicle. The vehicular wireless communication system includes a wireless communication link between a transceiver in the vehicle and a transceiver at a site remote from the vehicle whereby wireless communication can exist between the vehicular transceiver and the remote transceiver. The vehicular wireless communication system is responsive to the request by downloading to the vehicle turn-by-turn directions generally from the current location to the destination, the turn-by-turn directions being derived from a database and a display in the vehicle, preferably at the interior rearview mirror assembly, displaying turn-by-turn instructions to the driver of the vehicle.

Abstract: A lighted extension for an exhaust pipe is provided which has an elongated substantially cylindrical collar including a first portion disposed coaxially around an exhaust pipe and a second portion that extends beyond an exhaust pipe end of the exhaust pipe. A plurality of fasteners is disposed substantially radially around a circumference of the first portion to secure the collar to the exhaust pipe. A cap with a plurality of lights displayably disposed in the cap is removably disposed over an end of the second portion. A perforation disposed in a wall of the second portion, communicating with the exhaust pipe, allows exhaust diverted by a baffle disposed within the second portion medially between the perforation and the cap to pass through the perforation, substantially avoiding the lights.

Abstract: A light-producing warning device for skateboard includes a case connected to an underside of a deck of the skateboard for accommodating batteries; a control circuit unit mounted in the case to electrically connect to the batteries and including a switch; a cover closing the case and having a push button provided thereat corresponding to the switch on the control circuit unit; at least one light-emitting element attached to an outer periphery of the deck and connected to wires extended from the switch; and at least one light-transferring strip connected to the light-emitting element and fixed to the outer periphery of the deck with fixing nails and having a plurality of through holes spaced thereon. By pushing the push button to touch the switch, light is emitted by the light-emitting element to pass through the light-transferring strip and form light spots on the spaced through holes to provide good warning effect.

Abstract: A vehicle rear safety light assembly for preventing rear end collisions by giving drivers warning of actions being taken by the user. The vehicle rear safety light assembly includes a transparent housing being adapted to mount to a vehicle; and also includes a first light-emitting member being disposed in the housing and being adapted to be connected to a power source; and further includes a second light-emitting member also being disposed in the housing and also being adapted to be connected to a power source; and also includes a sensor being adapted to be attached to a transmission of the vehicle and being connected to the first and second light-emitting members.

Abstract: A vehicle lamp of which lamp chamber is formed by a lamp body and an outer lens, and a light source and an inner lens are provided inside the lamp chamber, with the inner lens functioning to selectively transmit the complementary color to the color of the outer lens and a desired color and being disposed between the light source and the outer lens. A half mirror is provided on the inner lens so as to face the outer lens.

Abstract: A self-generating light-producing skateboard mainly includes at least one induction coil assembly mounted on at least one wheel supporter assembly, at least one magnet-containing wheel mounted on the wheel supporter assembly at an outer side of the induction coil assembly, at least one light-emitting element fixed to an outer periphery of a deck of the skateboard and electrically connected to the induction coil assembly, and a light-transferring strip mounted around the outer periphery of the deck. When wheels of the skateboard rotate at high speed, the magnets on the magnet-containing wheel interact with the induction coil assembly to produce current that drives the light-emitting element to emit light. The light-transferring strip transfers the light emitted from the light-emitting element to lighten the outer periphery of the deck, making the skateboard safer for use.

Abstract: An identification light bar as required by 49 C.F.R. Section 571.108 for vehicles over eighty inches in width is disclosed. The light bar comprises an elongate body having a center optic, left and right distal optics, and left and right light pipes which connect the respective distal optics to the center optic. Each optic is covered by a respective lens cap. A single LED is connected to the body in alignment with the center optic. The center optic receives light emitted by the LED and divides the light such that a first portion thereof is emitted from the light bar through the center lens cap, a second portion thereof is transmitted along the left light pipe and emitted through the left lens cap, and a third portion thereof is transmitted along the right light pipe and emitted through the right lens cap.

Abstract: There is provided a vehicle with an inclement weather lighting system. The vehicle comprises a vehicle body having an inside and an outside defining a vehicle's rear. Positioned within the inside of the vehicle body is a safety light switch. Moreover, inclement weather lights, which are disposed on the vehicle's rear, is in electrical communication with the safety light switch. As such, when the safety light switch is activated, the inclement weather lights are operative to project at least one beam therefrom so as to alert ensuing vehicles during an inclement weather condition.

Abstract: A warning system for a hood of a vehicle is provided which includes a switch electrically connected to a vehicle ignition, a vehicle starter, warning indicia, and a power source. The warning indicia receives power from the power source and the starter is unconnected to the power when the switch is in an open position. The vehicle ignition and the vehicle starter receives power from the power source when the switch is in a closed position. The switch includes a movable contactor to close the switch when the hood is locked to the vehicle and to open the switch when said hood is not locked to the vehicle.

Abstract: Snowboard Light with a centrally located hollow housing containing a light source, a reflector, a clear lens, a battery supply, an attachment means, an on off switch, and a battery door. A pair of semi rigid mirror image side members are hingably connected to either side of the central chamber. The side members have a recessed groove capable of accepting the edge of a snowboard. Said side members have inwardly facing straps and corresponding attachment means to secure said snowboard light to said snowboard. A preferred embodiment includes wherein said lens is a fresnel lens capable of collumnating a light beam. Said light beam being vertically adjustable by means an adjustment knob.

Abstract: Disclosed is a combination vehicle jack and directable light source. The light source provides one or more beams of light which are independently directable relative to the base of the jack. The light source may be battery powered, pivotal, flexible, and/or detachable.

Abstract: Light-emitting structure for tires, including a seat body, a connecting leg, an IC board, two cells, a waterproof washer and a protective cover mated with the seat body. The seat body is formed with a receptacle and has an opening on upper side. The bottom of the receptacle is formed with an outward extending locking leg having inner thread. One side of the bottom of the receptacle has a restricting post and two sets of restricting arch walls. A copper plate is connected with and located on the restricting post. The cells are located in the restricting arch walls. A row of LEDs are arranged on the IC board. A photosensitive wire is disposed beside the LEDs. The bottom of the IC board is provided with two contact faces for electrically contacting with the cells. A power switch is disposed on the bottom of the IC board. A resilient sensitive bead and a conductive post are disposed on one side of the IC board. The protective cover is a transparent casing formed with a cavity.

Abstract: An integrated warning light assembly for an automotive vehicle includes a front half having a parabolic reflecting surface with an orifice therethrough, and a rear half having a light source attached thereto and a plurality of electrical contact terminals molded therein, where the front half is adapted to interchangeably receive the rear half in snap fit fashion and where the light source extends through the orifice.

Abstract: A personal security assembly for use in association with a mobility aide. The personal security assembly includes a housing, an audio alarm, an alert light for drawing attention. In an embodiment, a secondary light is provided for lighting an area proximate the mobility aide to enhance visual perception.

Abstract: Light emitting panel assemblies include in one form of the invention a light emitting panel member made of a transparent resiliently deformable elastomeric material that absorbs impact without breakage for use in automotive lighting applications of various types. In another form of the invention, a rigid light emitting panel member may be used with dome switches for switch area lighting or to backlight control buttons/key pads by providing holes or openings in the panel member for the control buttons/key pads. Also, a rigid light emitting panel member may be used as a structural member, and two or more such light emitting panel members may be stacked together and used to light an instrument panel or the like. One or more light sources may be mounted within one or more light transition areas adjacent one or more light input surfaces of the light emitting panel members.

Abstract: A theft resistant lamp assembly for a vehicle includes a lamp unit and a lens. The lamp unit is adapted to generate light and is enclosed in the lens. The lens has a body portion adapted to transmit light from the lamp and one or more lock tabs. A flange extends from the body portion. Each lock tab is constructed and arranged to resiliently deflect in order to secure the lens to the vehicle.

Abstract: A comfort and illumination unit especially for a passenger space in an aircraft is constructed for cooperation with a straight wall panel that can be integrated in or secured to a vertical straight wall and/or a horizontal straight ceiling wall. The unit has a mounting base and a cover with passenger convenience elements mounted to the base under the cover which is provided with cut-outs for access to the convenience elements. Fluorescent bulbs form a frame around the convenience elements.

Abstract: An illuminated sports board has a riding platform having a top surface and a bottom surface, a microcontroller mounted on the top surface, a power source operably connected to the microcontroller, an electro-luminescent sheet positioned on the riding platform, an electrical circuit electrically connecting the microcontroller to the electro-luminescent sheet, and a translucent resin layer covering both the riding platform and the electro-luminescent sheet.

Abstract: A taillight module for motor vehicles attached and coupled to the license plate groove comprising a base, a casing, and a display plate. The base is coupled to the license plate groove. A plurality of lamps is disposed in the base. The lamps are coupled to the circuits of brake light, signal light, and headlight of the motor vehicle to provide an illumination source. The display plate is disposed between the housing and the base. The display plate has labels of text, graphics, and symbols on the surface of the display plate. The taillight module provides a third set of rear light structure for motor vehicles to clearly display a third brake light, signal lights, reverse light, or decorative lights through the lamps.

Abstract: A baby carriage or stroller is provided with a built-in illumination electrical system, powered by a replaceable or rechargeable battery or by a solar panel. A headlamp or headlamps at the front illuminate the intended pathway of the carriage. Side lamps and a rear or tail lamp or lamps may be provided. The side and rear lamps are typically red as warnings. An interior or baby-illuminating lamp may be provided. One switch controls the interior light and another switch controls the other lights.

Abstract: A light emitting diode (LED) warning signal light, the warning signal light comprising an array of light sources configured on a light support and in electrical communication with a controller and a power supply, battery, or other electrical source. The warning signal light provides various colored light signals for independent use or use by an emergency vehicle. These light signals may include a stationary light, strobe light, revolving light, an alternating light, a flashing light, and an oscillating light. Additionally, the warning signal light may be capable of displaying symbols, reverse characters, or arrows. Preferably, rotating and oscillating light signals are produced by sequentially illuminating columns of LED's on a stationary light support. However, the warning signal light may also be rotated or oscillated via mechanical means.

Abstract: A snowplow blade safety light assembly attachment for providing highly visible lighting on snowplow blades. The snowplow blade safety light assembly attachment includes a fastening assembly being adapted to securely attach to a top edge of a snowplow blade; and also includes an elongate flexible support member being securely mounted to the fastening assembly; and further includes a protective member being securely mounted upon the fastening assembly for shielding a lower portion of the elongate flexible support member; and also includes a light-emitting assembly securely mounted to the elongate flexible support member and being adapted to connect to a power source of a prime mover.

Abstract: An electrical module, in particular for a block of signalling lights for a motor vehicle, comprises, in combination: a lamp-carrier implementing a plurality of recesses used as sockets for lamps; an electronic circuit for processing a control and switching signal to selectively switch on and switch off lamps received in the sockets as a function of instructions contained in the control signal; a printed circuit carrying said electronic circuit; electrical power link means between the electronic circuit and the sockets; and means for associating the lamp-carrier with the printed circuit and for establishing an electrical connection between said printed circuit and the electrical power link means.

Abstract: An illuminated sports board has a riding platform having a top surface and a bottom surface, a microcontroller mounted on the top surface, a power source operably connected to the microcontroller, an electro-luminescent sheet positioned on the riding platform, an electrical circuit electrically connecting the microcontroller to the electro-luminescent sheet, and a translucent resin layer covering both the riding platform and the electro-luminescent sheet.

Abstract: The invention concerns a headlamp for vehicles having a reflector, a light source arranged in a central zone of the reflector and an adjustment apparatus to adjust the reflector about a vertical pivot axis relative to a holding part into a predetermined curve-illumination operational position; with the reflector being in engagement with a shaft of the adjusting apparatus which is oriented parallel to the vertical pivot axis via a curved element rigidly coupled to the reflector and extending perpendicular to the vertical pivot axis, and with the reflector being mounted to be rotatable relative to the holding part by a coupling having a pretensioned centering spring element.

Abstract: A system for indicating the operational status and parameters of a cruise control system for use in a human operated vehicle. The system includes apparatus for storing and recalling a preset speed for the cruise control system. The system further includes apparatus for indicating this preset speed to the operator, along with apparatus configured to indicate to the user whether or not the cruise control system is engaged. One embodiment is a system for use with vehicles with digital speedometers. In this embodiment, the system includes digital memory for storing the preset speed, and a digital display configured to show the preset speed and the operational status of the cruise control system. Another embodiment is for use with vehicles having analog speedometers. The analog system includes an array of LEDs and detectors arranged around a speed indicating dial and under the speedometer needle.