Abstract: A signal light and rear-view mirror arrangement is constructed to include a circuit board mounted in the back recess of a vehicle rear-view mirror and adapted to control a set of lamps to flash, and a lens covered on the back side of the vehicle rear-view mirror, the lens having a plurality of raised portions protruded from the inner surface and forming a honeycomb-like condensing area adapted to condense and refract light from the lamps, a transparent area surrounding the honeycomb-like condensing area, and a photomask covered on the outer surface of the lens corresponding to the condensing area.

Abstract: A tailgate controlled light system for automatically illuminating the interior of a pickup box upon opening of a tailgate. The tailgate controlled light system includes a light unit attachable within a pickup box, a control switch electrically connected to the light unit and attachable within the opening of the pickup box, and an override switch electrically connected to the control switch and to the vehicle power supply. The control switch is positioned to be depressed by the tailgate when closed thereby terminating power to the light unit. When the tailgate is opened away from the control switch the light unit is activated with power. The override switch is used to terminate power to the light unit regardless of the position of the tailgate.

Abstract: A mounting base for receiving a light assembly of a warning light has a recess and a body with a top. The recess has an inner cavity, a sidewall and a wire guide device and is defined in the top of the body. The light assembly is mounted in the recess and has wires to connect to an electricity supply. The wire guide device has a plug and a notch is defined through the sidewall. The plug having wire through holes is firmly fitted in the notch and allows the wires to pass through the wire through holes to extend outward from the warning light. The plug will hold and waterproof components of the light assembly in the recess of the mounting base.

Abstract: A vehicle lamp including light sources, a reflective mirror for effecting desired light distribution by reflecting light emitted from the light sources and a lens disposed in front of the reflective mirror. In the vehicle lamp, the reflective mirror has a dummy portion which makes no contribution to effecting light distribution and is exposed to the outside through the lens, and an indicative mark for identifying the lighting device is formed integrally with the dummy portion. As the indicative mark can be visually recognized from the outside through the lens, the indicative mark needed not be formed on the lens. When lighting devices having different light distribution characteristics are provided, it is only needed to produce reflective mirrors respectively having corresponding indicative marks and the rest of the parts including the lens and the lamp body can be provided for common use.

Abstract: A signaling assembly having a reflective substrate with opposite first and second surfaces, and wherein each of the surfaces simultaneously reflects visibly discernable eleotromagnetic radiation and passes electromagnetic radiation; and an emitter for emitting visibly discernable electromagnetic radiation is provided, and wherein the emitted visibly discernable electromagnetic radiation may be simultaneously viewed from locations forward of the opposite first and second surfaces of the reflective substrate.

Abstract: The hitch-locating device has a telescopic stem to which a pedestal is attached at one end and a light is attached at the opposite end. Two such devices are used in conjunction with a hitching assembly having a hitch-cap at the front end of a trailer and a ball connected to a tongue which extends to the rear of a towing vehicle. A magnet is located in each pedestal for removably attaching one hitch-locating device to or adjacent to the ball and the other to or adjacent to the hitch-cap. In use, the devices are placed on or adjacent to the hitch-cap and the ball and the vehicle is backed toward the trailer. The driver of the vehicle watches the two hitch-locating devices in his rear view mirror and he steers the vehicle in order to bring the two devices into alignment. When the vehicle reaches the trailer, one of the devices will be knocked over, either by the tongue at the rear of the vehicle or by the front end of the trailer.

Abstract: A detachable sailboat anchor light and hoist structure comprises a body, a lamp mounted in an upper portion of the body so as to be visible at all points around the circumference of the body, a connector for connecting a halyard for the mast to the light such that the light is elevated to a position above the top of the mast when the light is oriented vertically and raised to the top of the mast, and a mechanism for maintaining vertical orientation of the light when the light is raised to the top of the mast. The light can be raised with the halyard to the top of the mast and can be lowered either by pulling an electrical cord interconnecting the light with the electrical system of the sailboat or by attaching a down haul to the light.

Abstract: An exterior rear view mirror assembly is disclosed which incorporates a warning light actuatable in conjunction with the vehicle turn signals to alert adjacent motor vehicles of an anticipated turn. The warning light is integrated into a first decorative cover member and may be connected to the vehicle turn signal circuit by way of connectable electrical leads or by an integrally formed plug and outlet arrangement. A second decorative cover member may be substituted for the first decorative cover member when it is not desired to incorporate the warning light.

Abstract: A mirror assembly security system suitable for use in a vehicle comprises an exterior mirror assembly including a reflective element and a positioning device for adjustably positioning said reflective element. A light module is positioned substantially within the assembly and includes an enclosure having a light-transmitting opening generally facing downward when the exterior mirror assembly is mounted to a side of the vehicle. The light module includes a light source and a light-directing surface at least partially surrounding the light source. The light module projects a pattern of light from a bottom portion of the assembly to illuminate a ground area adjacent the vehicle in order to create a lighted security zone when said light source is electrically powered.

Abstract: A method of locating the position of a vehicle (5) for the driver thereof, characterized in that use is made of the surface area around the vehicle by projecting a light beam (10) from the vehicle or vehicle part to be located substantially downwards on to the surface, such that at uninhibited projection thereof, a lighted spot (6) is created on the surface, at least substantially outside the circumference of the relevant vehicle part as seen in plan view. The invention specifically supports safe overtaking manoeuvres of large vehicles like trucks. The invention further includes a device, a vehicle and an adapted road for performing the method, and based thereupon.

Abstract: A luminaire for installing in the cover cap of an exterior rearview mirror for motor vehicles, has a luminaire housing and an electrical lamp arranged therein. The housing is entirely or partly of transparent design, such that in the installed state light exit surfaces of the housing are arranged both on the front side and on the rear side of the exterior rearview mirror. The lamp has a tubular, sealed lamp vessel, at least a portion of the lateral surface of the lamp vessel and an end face of the lamp vessel being of transparent design. Light directing elements for focusing the light emerging from the lateral surface and for deflecting the light emerging from the end face are provided such that the light emerging from the end face is directed toward a light exit surface arranged opposing the light emerging from the lateral surface.

Abstract: A laser illumination system, for use with an automobile, comprising a plurality of modules. Each module has a housing having a lens, and a mode selection switch for choosing between headlight and taillight modes. Preferably, two modules are mounted at the front of the automobile to function as headlights, and two of the modules are mounted at the rear of the automobile to function as taillights. Each module has a beam emitter which produces an initial beam of laser light and an output mirror which directs an exit beam through the lens, outwardly of the automobile, and ultimately creates a cone of light at the ground surface forwardly or rearwardly of the automobile. When used as a headlight and the mode selection switch is appropriately set, an output mirror rotation motor spreads the output beam so that it creates a larger cone on the ground surface.

Abstract: A brake light system for a vehicle includes an indicating member movable between a first position and a second position, which is different from the first position. The indicating member is movable from its first position to its second position in response to the actuation of a brake system of the vehicle so as to indicate the extent of engagement of the brake system.

Abstract: A downwardly directed light (38) is mounted within a horizontally extending rubbing strip (24) on a vehicle door (18) below the level of a window in the door and a light is mounted within said rubbing strip. This arrangement illuminates a lower part of the side of the vehicle and the adjacent ground. Its installation does not require any extensive modification to the body panels of the vehicle.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a reflector which provides for good ventilation of a light source located in the said reflector and facilitates the passage of the reflector on production lines for the purpose of covering an internal surface of the reflector with powder. To this end, there is proposed according to the invention a reflector in which a reflector and a lamp holder are produced separately, prior to being interlocked. The reflector produced thus comprises a set of supports which are arranged such that a light source subsequently fitted in the reflector can be ventilated in a satisfactory manner. The lamp holder is interlocked with the reflector on the supports by means of centering pins and assembly studs.

Abstract: The flush fitting front LED turn signal is adapted to provide a streamlined and nearly seamless transition to a motorcycle fairing. The present invention replaces bulky eternal front mounted motorcycle turn signals and utilizes the existing openings in the front fairing of the motorcycle. The present invention has an aluminum housing, and a LED assembly with a translucent dome extending outward from a bore within the housing.

Abstract: A cover for a shell of a vehicle tail-light has a disk portion, and separating plates secured to an inward side of the disk portion; the disk portion is formed with such a surface as to be capable of focusing light; the cover is disposed over a rear opening of the tail-light shell with the separating plates being in close contact with the inner side of the shell such that the disk portion is divided into four sector shaped areas, an X shaped area, and a ringed area by the separating plates as well as the shell; the tail-light has light emitting element sets, which oppose respective ones of the above areas, and can be separately powered. Therefore, the tail-light can function with selected ones of the light emitting element sets being activated.

Abstract: A proportional brake light system having an LED display carried on a motor vehicle and capable of instantaneously warning motorists following from behind whether and how quickly the vehicle is likely to stop in response to an operator generated foot pressure being applied to the brake pedal shoe. The brake pedal shoe of the vehicle has a hollow interior, and an optical signal is transmitted along an optical transmission path extending therethrough. As the pressure applied by the operator to the brake pedal shoe is increased, more of the optical signal being transmitted along the optical transmission path is interrupted. A multi-stage comparator is responsive to an interruption of the optical signal so as to cause a corresponding number of LEDs from the display to be illuminated.

Abstract: A marker lamp for a vehicle that has a tail lamp function and a stop lamp function including a bulb, light-emitting diodes and a reflector which are disposed in a lamp chamber defined by a lamp body and a front cover that covers the front portion of the lamp body. The bulb is positioned at the center of the reflector, the reflector is formed with a plurality of openings around the bulb and a primary reflective surface that reflects the light from the bulb substantially forward, and the light-emitting diodes are disposed so as to surround the bulb and face the front cover through the openings formed in the reflector. The tail lamp function is executed by lighting the bulb, and the stop lamp function is executed by lighting the light-emitting diodes.

Abstract: A light emitting diode (LED) warning signal light, the warning signal light comprising a plurality of light sources constructed and arranged with a reflector or culminator, the LED light source being 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 on an emergency vehicle. The warning light signals may include a strobe light, revolving light, an alternating light, a flashing light, a modulated light, a pulsating light, an oscillating light or any combination thereof. The controller may further be adapted to regulate or modulate the power intensity exposed to the illuminated LED's to create a variable intensity light signal.

Abstract: An emergency taillight for a vehicle includes a reflective housing with a transparent cover and a light source resiliently suspended in the focal center thereof. In the first embodiment, the light source is energized by a periodic source of electrical power to provide the impression of flickering light both during the movement of a vehicle as well as when it is standing still and no vibration is transmitted to the resilient suspension means of the light source. According to the second and third embodiments, electromechanical means are provided to cause the oscillating motion of the light source even when the vehicle is not itself in motion. The invention provides for a better attraction of the observer to the emergency light in poor visibility conditions regardless of the presence of vehicle motion. One or more light bulbs, LEDs, or laser light diodes may be used as a source of light for the emergency light of the invention.

Abstract: The flush fitting front LED turn signal is adapted to provide a streamlined and nearly seamless transition to a motorcycle fairing. The present invention replaces bulky eternal front mounted motorcycle turn signals and utilizes the existing openings in the front fairing of the motorcycle. The present invention has an aluminum housing, and a LED assembly with a translucent dome extending outward from a bore within the housing.

Abstract: A mounting base for receiving a light assembly of a warning light has a recess and a body with a top. The recess has an inner cavity, a sidewall and a wire guide device and is defined in the top of the body. The light assembly is mounted in the recess and has wires to connect to an electricity supply. The wire guide device has a plug and a notch is defined through the sidewall. The plug having wire through holes is firmly fitted in the notch and allows the wires to pass through the wire through holes to extend outward from the warning light. The plug will hold and waterproof components of the light assembly in the recess of the mounting base.

Abstract: A wiring assembly that is electronically connected in line with the existing running board courtesy lamp system of, for example, a Ford Expedition, Ford Excursion, Ford King Ranch or Lincoln Navigator, which causes one or more lamps on the running board to flash when the turn signal of the vehicle is activated.

Abstract: A winker device for providing protection for a winker cord and a light-emitting device. The winker device includes a winker holder mounted on a front fork member of a motorcycle, a winker supported on an outer side of the winker holder by a winker support base, and a winker cord extending from the winker holder. The winker holder includes a pair of front and rear holder members. The winker cord is inserted through a cord insertion hole defined in the holder members and is exposed out of the winker holder inwardly of the front fork member. The winker device also includes a light-emitting device body with front and side light-emitting faces that are capable of emitting light. A cover covers only a portion of the light-emitting side face of the light-emitting body.

Abstract: A trailer hitch assembly (10) includes a frame member and a hitch receiver box (14). At least one mounting bracket (28) is carried on the frame member for securing the frame member to a vehicle. A utility light (40) is also carried on the hitch assembly (10) for lighting an area including the hitch receiving box (14).

Abstract: A light fixture with a light is electrically controlled by a magnetic switch positioned about the juncture between a door or movable cap and the frame such that the light may be switched on when the door or cap is away from the frame and the light may be switched off when the door or cap is closed next to the frame.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an electroluminescent illumination system, more particularly to an electroluminescent light system that allows vehicles to be visible during periods of low light, for example bicycles. The EL panels can be selective affixed to any of the bicycle frame members or wheels, where the EL panels are electrically connected to the power source. The power source applies an AC signal to the conductive substrates of the EL panels resulting in the EL material charging and discharging to emitting light.

Abstract: A vehicle mounted warning assembly for providing highly visible safety measures for trucks and trailers upon roadways. The vehicle mounted warning assembly includes a display assembly being adapted to mount to a vehicle for providing a warning to other motorists, and including one or more plates, and also including an assembly of illuminating light being attached to the one or more plates; and also includes a support assembly being adapted to mount to a vehicle and supporting the display assembly.

Abstract: A lighting and safety unit for a vehicle trailer hitch providing enhanced rearward lighting to a motor vehicle for safety. The unit has a T-shaped support made from square tubing adapted for being received in a trailer hitch. The T-shaped support has a crossbar and a mounting bar perpendicular to the crossbar. A pair of halogen lamps are disposed at opposite ends of the crossbar. An accessory post is mounted on the mounting bar and may support additional lighting accessories, such as an elevated lighting assembly or a strobe light assembly.

Abstract: A vehicle combination light for use in a vehicle having a compartment includes a housing and a combination light unit arranged in the housing and directed to at least a front or a rear of the vehicle. An accessory light unit is arranged in the housing and directed to an interior of the compartment, such that the accessory light unit is aligned with an opening in a wall of the vehicle that faces toward the interior of the compartment in order to illuminate the interior of the compartment.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a component for a motor-vehicle lighting or indicator device. According to the invention, it consists of a transparent material within which light-diffusion foci consisting of local discontinuities are situated only at predetermined locations in order to diffuse the light emitted by a light source associated with the lighting or indicator device.

Abstract: A safety sign and methods are shown with advantages such as being more visible in poor conditions such as snow, dust, fog, low light, etc. Safety signs as shown can be seen from farther away than conventional signs. Safety signs as shown eliminate problems associated with point source lighting.

Abstract: A signaling assembly is disclosed and which includes a reflective substrate having opposite first and second surfaces, and wherein the reflective substrate simultaneously reflects visibly discernible electromagnetic radiation, and passes visibly discernible electromagnetic radiation; a plurality of electromagnetic radiation emitters which are borne by the second surface and which, when energized, emit electromagnetic radiation; and a reflector is borne by the second surface and which directs the electromagnetic radiation emitted by some of the electromagnetic radiation emitters in a direction so that it may pass through the reflective substrate and be viewed from a location forward of the first surface, and the electromagnetic radiation emitted by a remainder of the electromagnetic radiation emitters in a direction so that it may be viewed from a location forward of the second surface.

Abstract: A light assembly and mounting apparatus for attaching fiber optic cable to the sides of a boat or other water craft for safety and enjoyment purposes. The light assembly includes a housing having a light emitter disposed in the housing for emitting light into a fiber optic cable disposed in a bumper guard that is incorporated into a frame member for attachment to the side of the boat. The preferred fiber optic cable is the side-emitting type that will illuminate the fiber optic cable along the entire length of the cable. The frame has a pair of upwardly and inwardly extending side members that securely enclose the bumper guard. A pair of cable guards extend outwardly from the frame beyond the outer surface of the fiber optic cable to protect the cable from damage. A cooling mechanism can be included in the housing to cool the light emitter.

Abstract: A decorative electro-luminescent strip for automobiles in the present invention mainly includes a body, a tape placed in a groove of a back of the body, an electro-luminescent member disposed on a raised part of a recess of the body, and a transparent cover welded to the front of the body. Attach the decorative electro-luminescent strip to an automobile body with cords of the electro-luminescent member connected to power source of the automobile to make the electro-luminescent member emit luminescence capable of passing through the transparent cover to perform warning function in the night so that night drivers who often have bad view in the dark can immediately pay attention to the automobile when it is driven on the road or parked by the roadside to avoid car collisions, thus greatly increasing the safety of the automobile.

Abstract: An elongated carrier for receiving a bumper member. In one illustrative embodiment, the elongated carrier includes one or more walls with one or more inner surfaces that define at least part of a cavity, and further includes a slot into the cavity. The slot is preferably defined by at least two terminating ends of the one or more walls, wherein the two terminating ends are defined by terminating end surfaces that are separate from the one or more inner surface of the one or more walls. Preferably, at least one of the inner surfaces of the one or more walls has an inwardly extending nub.

Abstract: A safety sign and methods are shown for use on an oversized load with advantages such as being more visible in poor conditions such as snow, dust, fog, low light, etc. Safety signs as shown can be seen from farther away than conventional signs. Safety signs as shown eliminate problems associated with point source lighting.

Abstract: Safety vests, highway traffic signs and other articles having reflective or fluorescent surfaces for the purpose of enhanced visibility at night when oncoming vehicle are given a substantially higher level of night visibility by the incorporation of candescent light-emitting diodes integrally into the reflective surfaces.

Abstract: A vehicular marker lamp including an auxiliary light emitting portion disposed near a tail/stop lamp (a main light emitting portion) having a red exterior appearance which is a lamp function color of the tail/stop lamp. The auxiliary light emitting portion is structured by a colorless and transparent light guide plate and a plurality of red light emitting diodes disposed so as to allow light from the light emitting diodes to be incident to the light guide plate so that when the tail/stop lamp is lit the light guide plate emits red light by the light which is incident from the light emitting diodes.

Abstract: A truck fender marker light system has one or more illuminated modules set into the corner formed by the top face and the outermost face of the fender.

Abstract: A lighted signaling system connected to the electrical indicating system of a vehicle or devices on the vehicle which cause the vehicle to change direction or speed. The signaling system allows the user of the vehicle to clearly signal directional and vehicular intentions, including right turns, left turns, running and braking.

Abstract: An exhaust pipe with flickering light includes an annular position plate and a protective sleeve fixed on a position pipe. The position plate is provided to stabilize a tubular outer cover and prevent an annular electric board from damaged when the outer cover is knocked. The protective sleeve is provided for preventing heat and from getting too high and protecting the electric board from damaged so as to increase its service life.

Abstract: A rearview mirror assembly of the present invention includes a circuit board disposed behind the mirror. The circuit board may be a flexible circuit board and may include an LED mounted to project light through a transparent window in the flexible circuit board and through the mirror. The flexible circuit board may function as a mirror heater and may include conductive paths for connection to the LED and/or electrodes of an electrochromic mirror. The LED may include an LED chip mounted directly on the circuit board and encapsulated thereon by an encapsulant.

Abstract: An exterior rear view mirror assembly is disclosed which incorporates a warning light actuatable in conjunction with the vehicle turn signals to alert adjacent motor vehicles of an anticipated turn. The warning light is integrated into a first decorative cover member and may be connected to the vehicle turn signal circuit by way of connectable electrical leads or by an integrally formed plug and outlet arrangement. A second decorative cover member may be substituted for the first decorative cover member when it is not desired to incorporate the warning light.

Abstract: An exterior mirror assembly for a vehicle includes a signal light that provides an advanced notification system to approaching vehicles that the driver of the vehicle intends to turn or make a lane change. The exterior mirror assembly includes a housing with a reflective element and a positioning device for adjusting the position of the reflective element in the housing, and at least one signal light positioned in the housing. The signal light includes a light source and a light conduiting member which is adapted to project a pattern of light from the housing and yet restrict light from extending into the vehicle so that a driver seated in the vehicle does not directly-observe the pattern of light. The light source may be provided by a light pipe which is optically coupled to a remote light source located, for example, in the vehicle. Preferably, the pattern of light extends rearwardly, forwardly, and laterally from the vehicle.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a taillight assembly that includes a light source for emitting light and a light source enclosure having a light transmissive portion for transmitting light from the light source to an illumination zone. A portion of the enclosure includes a material that is affixed to selected regions of the light transmissive portion. By electrically energizing the material the light transmitting properties of the material can be altered for performing different taillight functions. A drive circuit is electrically coupled to the material in each region for selectively energizing the material and thereby controlling the functional light output of each region. All taillight functions can be accomplished by activating the bands on the light transmissive portion, including running light, brake light, reverse light, parking light and turning signal.

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 fog light device has a base casing, a lampholder, a transparent lampshade, a photoconduction plate, an outer casing, a main bulb, and at least an auxiliary bulb. The base casing has a hollow interior to receive at least a positioning seat. The auxiliary bulb is connected to the positioning seat. The main bulb is inserted in the center through hole of the lampholder. The transparent lampshade is inserted in the annular recess of the lampholder. The photoconduction plate is inserted in the annular channel of the lampholder. The photoconduction plate has a first taper end and a second taper end to receive a light emitted by the auxiliary bulb.

Abstract: A vehicular lamp which irradiates a light by means of indirect illumination employing an LED light source and having an improved appearance when the lamp is lit. Light from an LED light source is formed into an upward parallel light flux by a Fresnel lens and reflected toward the front of a lamp by a reflector. The reflecting surface of the reflector is formed in a stepped shape by providing a reflective element and a step portion in each of a plurality of segments which are sectioned at a uniform interval in a vertical direction. The width in the longitudinal direction of the lamp of each of the reflective elements is gradually increased as the distance of the reflective elements increases from the intersection of the central axis of the parallel light flux and the reflecting surface. Accordingly, the incident light flux is made substantially constant among all the reflective elements, and hence the brightness of the light emitted by the lamp is made uniform.