Abstract: A reflective rear light for a truck includes a bottom base, a light base, a circuit board, a reflective plate unit and a light lens unit. The circuit board is formed integral, provided with plural LED lights divided into plural indicting sections. Further the LED lights of all the indicating sections are matched with a reflective plate for reflecting light to reinforce the LED lights and to gain better effects.

Abstract: There is provided an LED as a light source and a reflector for reflecting a light emitted from the LED toward the surface of a license plate LP. The reflector has a first reflector disposed in a region getting out of the optical axis of the LED and a second reflector disposed in a region including the optical axis of the LED, and a light getting out of the optical axis and having a low luminous intensity is reflected by the first reflector to illuminate the vicinal region of the license plate and a light transmitted along the optical axis and having a high luminous intensity is reflected by the second reflector to illuminate a distant region from the license plate. An illuminance in the license plate can be made almost uniform so that the whole surface of the license plate can be illuminated in an equal brightness.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a high-efficiency circuit-equipped light emitting board, which is made so as to be usable as advertisement boards and signs, and can be used either indoor ones or outdoor ones. The light emitting board includes inner and outer frames, a display board, light emitting diodes, and a driving circuit for making the light emitting diodes to produce light. The display board allows light to travel through it, and has words, patterns, characters, drawings or signs adhered thereto. The display board is disposed between the frames in such a way that users can easily substitute it with a different one. And, the present board is watertight.

Abstract: The present invention generally relates to an illuminated license plate and/or a license plate cover and/or frame. More specifically, the invention includes an illuminated license plate and or license plate cover or frame which may be used to indicate the breaking or turning of a vehicle. Further, the invention may be used for vanity purposes and/or safety purposes. The invention is particularly useful for law enforcement agencies. The license plate may be constructed with the illuminating devices already inserted or the license plate and/or license plate cover or frame may be altered to allow the insertion of the illuminating devices.

Abstract: A license plate system for motorcycle, car, truck or boat including a row of lights supported along an edge of a clear plastic channel so that light from the row enters the interior of the pane through an edge surface of the panel. The front surface of the panel has an area that is textured to form the alpha-numeric characters of the license. The panel is sufficiently thin ( 1/8 to ½ inches) so that Light from the row of lights is confined between the front and rear surfaces of the panel except an area of the front surface that is textured. Therefore the contrast between the illumination of the textured area compared to the smooth area is very pronounced.

Abstract: In an illumination device for license plate which illuminates the license plate from the front side thereof, at least one light source consist of a white LED is arranged at a position upward or obliquely upward of the license plate in such a manner that optical axes thereof traverse with a lower range than the center of the license plate, and a reflector is arranged at a position obliquely downward seen from an observer's side of the light source, receiving a light directing to the observer's side from a portion of a light emitted from the light source, and converting the light into a light irradiating the center or the lower part of the license plate. Further, a garnish for accommodating the light source and having a light transmitting part can be provided to the illumination device.

Abstract: A license plate light includes a bottom base, an intermediate member, a support frame, a light base and a light cover. The bottom base is fixed with an automobile body or the license plate, and the intermediate body is fixed on the bottom base. The support frame is fixed on the intermediate member, and the light base is supported on the support frame at an intermediate height, having a circuit board with plural LED fixed and sealed in the interior hollow of the light base to make them waterproof. The light cover closes the rear side of the support frame and the light base. The support frame and the bottom base are positioned in an acute angle to let the LED in the light base incline downward so that the light of LED may shine slantingly downward through a lens to shoot on a license plate positioned under the license plate light.

Abstract: A compound rear light device includes a bottom base, a main light base, a backing light base, a license plate light base properly arranged in the interior of the bottom base, and a side light base fixed on an outer side. A main light cover is closed on the bottom base, and a backing light cover is fixed on an opening of the main light cover. A license light cover is closed on a front open side of the bottom base. Then all of the light bases respectively have a circuit board and plural LED sealed in their interior with waterproof glue to function as a single light respectively. Thus all the different lights are clearly separated to shine through respective covers, not to be misread for their functions.

Abstract: A LED lamp mounting assembly for use in motor vehicle lamps is described. The LED lamp mounting assembly connects a LED lamp to a pre-existing incandescent lamp socket in a motor vehicle. The LED lamp mounting assembly therefore allows a LED lamp to be operated from incandescent lamp hardware. In one embodiment, the LED lamp mounting assembled includes a LED lamp assembly, a heat sink, a cradle, printed circuit boards and an electrical connector. The electrical connector is insertable into the incandescent lamp socket and connects to the printed circuit boards. The printed circuit boards power the LED lamp assembly and the heat sink adsorbs excess heat created by the LED lamp assembly. The motor vehicle lamp becomes a LED lamp without any changes to the existing incandescent lamp hardware.

Abstract: An automobile compound taillight includes a main base, a main light base, a side light base, and a bottom light base. The main light base, the side light base and the bottom light base are respectively positioned in the main base at a front opening, a side opening and a bottom opening and then those openings sealed with a main light cover, a side light cover and a bottom light cover. The main light base, the side light base and the bottom light base respectively have an electric circuit board and plural LED lamps. The electric circuit board of the main light base is connected with an electric system of a automobile, and the electric circuit boards of the side light base and the bottom light base are connected with that of the main light base. Thus, the automobile compound taillight can be used as a brake light, a direction one and a tail one separately.

Abstract: The illumination device comprises at least one light source, and a light pipe positioned at the front side of a license plate, and a light diffusing means. A light of the light sources is led, the light pipe emitting a leading light from the surface of the license plate face. The light emitted from the observed face is diffused by the light diffusing means. The light diffusing means is provided with, rugged portions of an observed face opposite to a light emitting face, or, a light diffusing layer composed of two or more kinds of light transmitting materials, refractive indexes of which are different each other, on the observing face, and a light led from a light leading face is reflected and diffused on the light diffusing layer.

Abstract: A license light for a two-wheeled vehicle capable of uniformly illuminating a display plane of a license plate. A lamp main body is supported in a light housing portion of a light cover mounted to a license plate mounting portion of a rear fender. The lamp main body is configured such that a lamp fixed to a base via a socket is covered with a lens. A prism is provided on an upper surface portion of the lens through which light emitted from the lamp is directed for illuminating a display plane of the license plate. The prism is formed by arraying a plurality of prism elements, each of which is directed in a direction parallel to the center line of a vehicular body, in a direction perpendicular to the center line direction. The light emitted from the lamp is uniformly diffused by the prism, so that the license light is uniformly illuminated with the light with a uniform brightness.

Abstract: An emergency light signal adapted to be mounted to a motor vehicle using at least one motor vehicle license plate mounting bolt. The light signal is comprised of a signal housing having at least one high-intensity light-emitting diode deriving power from circuitry which when activated from within the passenger compartment of a vehicle, generates a brilliant flashing signal to draw the attention of nearby vehicles or pedestrians. The switch within the passenger compartment may be hardwired to the signal hot using or alternatively may be activated by remote control. The light signal may draw power from either the vehicle's own battery, or may be powered by a separate voltage source.

Abstract: A plastic plate to copy shape of motor vehicle license plate with regards to rounded corners, height, and lengths for a variety of license plate sizes. Thickness will vary and transparent colored edge of plastic spacer plate will be polished. Mounting holes of the spacer plate coincide with the mounting holes of various license plates. Subtle look of spacer plate in the daylight will be gem-like with a clean custom look. While at nighttime, under motor vehicle operation, the sandwiched spacer plate's edge will illuminate by the required license plate light. This added light at the rear of the vehicle will be beneficial for added nighttime visibility.

Abstract: A licence plate adapted for illumination, which has an opaque face plate having outward-facing and inward-facing faces, and cut-out areas corresponding to numerals, letter, symbols or designs; and a translucent, heat-deformable backing plate heat-pressed against the inward-facing face of the face plate to force portions of the backing plate into the cut-out areas, such that when the licence plate is illuminated from a point inward of the backing plate, the portions of the backing plate within the cut-out areas are illuminated for viewing from a point outward of the face plate.

Abstract: An optical fiber light includes a light source, a dispersion medium, a power supply, and at least one light tube disposed coaxially along a longitudinal axis of symmetry of the dispersion medium. The light source is integrated with the dispersion medium so that light emitted from the light source is received along the longitudinal axis of symmetry of the dispersion medium. The light tube distributes light along the length of the dispersion medium. Distributed light radiates from the light tube along the length of the dispersion medium.

Abstract: An apparatus for illuminating a license plate includes a reflector, one or more light emitting diodes mounted on a substrate, all positioned within a housing. The light emitting diode or diodes project light directed at the reflector. The reflector has a surface geometry for redirecting the light through a window in the housing such that it substantially uniformly illuminates the license plate. The apparatus preferably does not include a lens. The apparatus may include a light emitting diode or diodes and a curved free form reflector. The apparatus may also include a plurality of reflectors or reflector segments, each corresponding to a light emitting diode.

Abstract: An emergency light signal adapted to be mounted to a motor vehicle using at least one motor vehicle license plate mounting bolt. The light signal is comprised of a signal housing having at least one high-intensity light-emitting diode deriving power from circuitry which when activated from within the passenger compartment of a vehicle, generates a brilliant flashing signal to draw the attention of nearby vehicles or pedestrians. The switch within the passenger compartment may be hardwired to the signal housing or alternatively may be activated by remote control. The light signal may draw power from either the vehicle's own battery, or may be powered by a separate voltage source.

Abstract: An optical fiber light includes a light source, a dispersion medium, a power supply, and at least one light tube disposed coaxially along a longitudinal axis of symmetry of the dispersion medium. The light source is integrated with the dispersion medium so that light emitted from the light source is received along the longitudinal axis of symmetry of the dispersion medium. The light tube distributes light along the length of the dispersion medium. Distributed light radiates from the light tube along the length of the dispersion medium.

Abstract: A licence plate adapted for illumination comprises: an opaque face plate having outward-facing and inward-facing faces, and cut-out areas corresponding to numerals, letters, symbols or designs; and a translucent, heat-deformable backing plate heat-pressed against the inward-facing face of the face plate to force portions of the backing plate into the cut-out areas; such that when the licence plate is illuminated from a point inward of the backing plate, the portions of the backing plate within the cut-out areas are illuminated for viewing from a point outward of the face plate.

Abstract: A front license plate light attachable on the front bumper of an automobile which comprises generally a lamp or lamps shining on the front license plate when the engine is in operation whether the license plate is mounted on the front bumper or another part of the motor vehicle.

Abstract: A handle for illuminating the rear registration plate on automobiles and for opening the boot of the car, made up of an attractive support and an integrated insert, which has two bodies formed longitudinally, joined and sealed around their edges, in order to form a common chamber, with an opening on one side which passes through to the outside, and through which the connector is passed, and which has a co-moulded seal on the outside; the two bodies are made up of: a half-casing shaped on the inside surface in order to position the base of a support for at least one light-body and, if required, a mechanism for opening the boot; the base operates in conjunction with a conductor, in order to attach each of the mechanisms to its respective external controls; a counter-shaped cover with a protector for the light-body and illumination, and in which the said cover has, if required, a membrane which is flexible under pressure, for the opening mechanism of the boot.

Abstract: The illumination device comprises at least one light source, and a light pipe positioned at the front side of a license plate, and a light diffusing means. A light of the light sources is led, the light pipe emitting a leading light from the surface of the license plate face. The light emitted from the observed face is diffused by the light diffusing means. The light diffusing means is provided with, rugged portions of an observed face opposite to a light emitting face, or, a light diffusing layer composed of two or more kinds of light transmitting materials, refractive indexes of which are different each other, on the observing face, and a light led from a light leading face is reflected and diffused on the light diffusing layer.

Abstract: A license plate lamp utilizing an integrally molded component comprising a base portion, a hollow lens portion, and a light source holder. The light source holder of the molded component is adapted to hold an electrical connector and a light source within the hollow lens portion. The electrical connector provides electrical connection between the light source and the electrical system of the vehicle. The molded component is molded with means to mount the disclosed license lamp to the exterior surface of a vehicle in a manner which allows access to the interior of the disclosed license lamp from inside the trunk of the vehicle.

Abstract: A mount for mounting vehicle lights below and forward of the conventional vehicle headlights. The mount has a central portion which forms a license plate mount and a pair of wing portions which extend outwardly in opposite directions from the bottom of the central portion. The central portion is attached to the bumper of the vehicle. The wing portions run over the top of the bumper. A light is mounted on each of the wing portions providing illumination close to the road which greatly improves visibility especially in low visibility conditions such as in rain or fog.

Abstract: A unitary multiple light assembly for motor vehicle trailers uses different arrays of LEDs to illuminate a side marker light, a rear tail or brake light, and a license plate light. A license plate attaching bracket holds the license plate in a location in which individual LEDs in a light fixture can shine directly on predetermined locations on the license plate.

Abstract: A license plate holder for use on a vehicle has a frame that holds and displays a vehicle license plate on the vehicle. A plurality of red light emitting diodes (LEDs) is mounted around the perimeter of the frame. They are connected to the brake light circuit of the vehicle to light up when the brakes are applied. A lesser number of non-red LEDs are also disposed around the perimeter of the frame. These are connected to the running light circuit of the vehicle. They may be multi-colored or of a single color such as blue or green.

Abstract: An illuminator assembly, having a plurality of LEDs on a vehicular support member in a manner such that, when all of the LEDs are energized, illumination exhibiting a first perceived hue, e.g., blue-green, and projected from at least one of the LEDs overlaps and mixes with illumination exhibiting a second perceived hue, e.g., amber, which is distinct from said first perceived hue and which is projected from at least one of the remaining LEDs in such a manner that this overlapped and mixed illumination forms a metameric white color and has sufficient intensity and color rendering qualities to be an effective illuminator.

Abstract: An apparatus for illuminating a license plate includes a reflector, one or more light emitting diodes mounted on a substrate, all positioned within a housing. The light emitting diode or diodes project light directed at the reflector. The reflector has a surface geometry for redirecting the light through a window in the housing such that it substantially uniformly illuminates the license plate. The apparatus preferably does not include a lens. The apparatus may include a light emitting diode or diodes and a curved free form reflector. The apparatus may also include a plurality of reflectors or reflector segments, each corresponding to a light emitting diode.

Abstract: A motorcycle license plate frame having an illuminated message bar is provided. The message bar has transparent optical apertures in the shape of symbols and/or alphanumeric characters that form a message. The message is illuminated by a light source located behind the message bar and connected to the motorcycle's electrical system. The color of all or portions of the message can be altered with tinted filters placed between the light source and the optical apertures. The message bar is made from a structural material and can be easily removed allowing replacement of the message without the expense and trouble of replacing the entire unit.

Abstract: A waveguide illumination assembly for an automobile license plate includes a single light source and a transport or waveguide disposed outward from the license plate perimeter. The light source shines into one end of the waveguide. The waveguide has one or more arms, each of which has an array of reflective elements. Light is internally reflected as it travels through the waveguide until it strikes a reflective element, thereby directing light through an opposing longitudinal side of the waveguide arm and onto the license plate.

Abstract: A waveguide illumination assembly for an automobile license plate includes a single light source and a transport or waveguide disposed outward from the license plate perimeter. The light source shines into one end of the waveguide. The waveguide has one or more arms, each of which has an array of reflective elements. Light is internally reflected as it travels through the waveguide until it strikes a reflective element, thereby directing light through an opposing longitudinal side of the waveguide arm and onto the license plate.

Abstract: A motorcycle license plate frame system including a frame portion with a substantially horizontal slot formed therein, a light source operationally connected within the slot, and at least one message bar filling the slot. The slot extends at least partially into the frame and includes a light source. The message bar has transparent optical apertures formed therethrough in the shape of symbols and/or alphanumeric characters so as to display a message. When the light source is lit, the message is illuminated. The message bars may be readily interchanged, such that new messages may be periodically displayed in the license plate frame system, as desired.

Abstract: A vehicle lamp having a hollow body lens unit constructed by integrally forming a lamp body and a front lens which constitute a lamp chamber, a light source provided in the body lens unit, and a diffusion step such as a cylindrical step having step elements, each of which has constant directivity, the diffusion step being provided on the outer surface of the lens portion of the body lens unit. The step elements of the diffusion step on the outer surface of the lens portion are lined up in a predetermined direction and each have directivity, so that the mud and dust do not easily stick to each step element.

Abstract: A device for preventing detection of a traffic violation comprising an ultraviolet laser emitter that interferes with the photographing of a traffic violation or the violating car by an automatic camera installed on a traffic signal. The automobile is provided with a plurality of ultraviolet laser emitter devices adjacent to the license plate that prevent the photographing of the violating automobile's license plates. The automobile may also include ultraviolet laser emitter devices on its planar surface to further prevent the automatic photographing of the automobile.

Abstract: A vehicle lamp having a hollow body lens unit constructed by integrally forming a lamp body and a front lens which constitute a lamp chamber, a light source provided in the body lens unit, and a diffusion step such as a cylindrical step having step elements, each of which has constant directivity, the diffusion step being provided on the outer surface of the lens portion of the body lens unit. The step elements of the diffusion step on the outer surface of the lens portion are lined up in a predetermined direction and each have directivity, so that the mud and dust do not easily stick to each step element.

Abstract: In a lens body, there are provided a plurality of lens groups which are divided in the longitudinal direction of a vehicle body the lens groups are so arranged to be able to illuminate a license display surface substantially uniformly, and when the position relationship between the license plate lamp and license display surfaces varies, the license display surfaces are illuminated respectively by different lens groups each time the position relationship varies.

Abstract: A modular lighted vehicle trailer hitching socket covering means system which when mounted to a vehicle trailer hitching socket essentially blocks it from view in a decorative manner, is disclosed. The system provides a single tongue element which is of a shape and size to slide into a vehicle trailer hitching socket, (wherein it is secured in place by a securing means during use), in combination with a selected detachably affixed, ornamental item with a shape such as a football, a basketball, a soccer ball etc., or a hockey puck, or an item with outer shape of a mascots etc., or even simple flat surface.

Abstract: A number plate housing mainly includes a front, a middle and a back member firmly assembled together to protect a number plate set therein from dust and thieves. The front and the back members are provided with studs which can engage with stud receiving holes formed on the middle member to tightly and firmly connect the three members together. A stepped recess provided along rear outer periphery of the back member engages with an inward extended flange around rear outer periphery of the front member further ensures tight seal of the middle member and the number plate in and between the front and the back members. The middle member has a central convexo-convex portion which magnifies figures on the number plate for easy reading. Light units each having multiple light emitting diodes are connected to the middle member so that the number plate can be illuminated in the dark. And, the light units can also serve as additional brake lights.

Abstract: A lamp assembly for illumination of a vehicle license plate includes a substrate, a plurality of light emitting diodes mounted on the substrate, and a lens for directing the light emitted from the light emitting diodes onto the license plate. A housing encases the substrate and the lens. An attachment member fixedly secures the housing to a vehicle displaying the license plate.