| Class / Patent application number | Description | Number of patent applications / Date published |
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| 340479000 | Brake light | 43 |
| 20080297338 | AUTOMOTIVE BRAKE LIGHTING - A method and an apparatus are provided for controllably illuminating automotive brake lights. In one embodiment, an automotive brake lighting system comprises a brake light including first and second light sources, a sensor to sense a level of an operating condition associated with at least one of a brake assembly or a brake pedal of a motor vehicle for illuminating the brake light, and a controller configured to monitor information provided by the sensor. The controller, in response to the level of the operating condition, selectively powers the at least one of the first or second light sources of the brake light based at least in part on the monitored information to generate a variable visual indication relating to braking of the motor vehicle from the brake light over a range of at least two different visual indications that indicate a variable braking rate of the motor vehicle over a corresponding range of at least two different braking rates. | 12-04-2008 |
| 20090021365 | High visibility safety helmet system - A safety helmet system for motorcycle and bicycle riders includes a lightweight impact resistant helmet having an on/off switch. A power supply lights an electroluminescent strip surrounding the outer periphery of the helmet, signaling at eye level the presence of the rider to all drivers in the vicinity. The power supply also powers a single axis accelerometer having its sensitive axis oriented along the Cycle's travel direction. A microprocessor captures maximum deceleration in a braking cycle. The captured deceleration is segmented into low, medium and high values. A plurality of LED lights are mounted on the back face of the helmet. The microprocessor turns on LED arrays to create progressively increasing LED lit areas in direct proportion with the Cycle deceleration rate. Vehicle drivers following the Cycle are provided information concerning the Cycle's deceleration rate, enabling them to brake and thereby avoid colliding with the Cycle; the margin of safety is significantly increased for Cycle riders and drivers of following vehicles. | 01-22-2009 |
| 20090033481 | Brake-Actuated Message Device - A brake-actuated message device. An illustrative embodiment of the brake-actuated message device includes a device casing having a front panel, a plurality of lights carried by the front panel, a message panel carried by the front panel generally adjacent to the plurality of lights, a message provided in the message panel, a lighting module connected to the plurality of lights and brake circuit wiring connected to the lighting module. | 02-05-2009 |
| 20090066500 | CALLING-HELP WARNING DEVICE OF A THIRD BRAKE LIGHT OF AN AUTOMOBILE - A calling-help warning device of a third brake light of an automobile includes a remote controller and a calling-help warning device. The remote controller has at least one battery, a switch, a plurality of control buttons and a wireless signal emitter that are sequentially linked up. The calling-help warning device is provided with a wireless signal receiver, a control unit, at least one inductor, a third brake light, a setting switch, a plurality of brake lights, and a power supply. If a car is parked, a driver can utilize the remote controller to activate the calling-help warning device. If the car is intruded by a thief, the at least one inductor can activate the third brake light to keep on flashing to warn people thereabout for help. | 03-12-2009 |
| 20090085736 | Left and right front side panel vehicle safety brake lights patent application - Left and Right Front Side Panel Vehicle Safety Brake Lights will provide motorists approaching from either direction a visual indicator of the use of, and continued application of, the brakes on any vehicle that is about to enter or cross the flow of traffic. At present, there is no way for oncoming motorists to know whether such vehicles have brakes activated or not. Motorists partially cross a divided highway at speeds that suggest they might keep going; vehicles stick out into the lane of oncoming traffic; motorists appear distracted by cellular telephones, grooming or external stimuli; they simply aren't looking; or visibility is limited due to road curvatures, hills, or weather conditions. The visual indicator of the front side panel brake lights will alert oncoming motorists if vehicles awaiting entry into the flow of traffic are braking, or if they are about to pull out in front of oncoming traffic. | 04-02-2009 |
| 20090091440 | Brake light with pre-brake warning - An improved brake light warning system is provided that warns the driver of an intelligent vehicle of the need to brake while simultaneously alerting the driver of a following car prior to the driver of the intelligent vehicle stepping on the brakes. A highly intelligent vehicle processor monitors inputs from various sources and compares the reactions of the driver of the highly intelligent vehicle to that of a virtual competent driver in the same context. In response to the presence of an obstacle, the leading car may brake or decelerate. The highly intelligent vehicle detects the response of the leading car via a remote sensing device and sends a pre-brake signal to the brake light assembly that comprises a pre-brake indicator, a brake indicator, and optionally a reverse indicator, and/or a turn indicator. The pre-brake indicator of the brake light assembly illuminates and is observable by the driver of following car. | 04-09-2009 |
| 20090115595 | Automobile warning light improvement - An improved system to produce the standard slowing, stopping, and being stopped signal and display it simultaneously and uniformly in all applicable rear-end signal lamps for vehicles is disclosed, which system includes connectivity to all rear end warning lights that are allocated for said purpose on vehicles, and which system includes the manner of switching these lamps on and off so that said switching manner lights these lamps according to their present manner of display but also when the vehicle begins slowing by the brake pedal being depressed or by any other means such as engine braking, air braking or the vehicle is actually in a condition of being stopped, by any means, these lamps remain on until the vehicle accelerates—except when in a reverse motion the lamps are not maintained on or activated by any other means than by the brake pedal having been depressed. | 05-07-2009 |
| 20090134992 | Motorcycle safety brake and running light for a jacket or vest - A traffic signaling device system for motorcyclists comprising a safety brake and running light assembly ( | 05-28-2009 |
| 20090160633 | BRAKE LIGHT SYSTEM FOR UTILITY VEHICLE - A brake lighting system for a lightweight utility vehicle is provided. The brake lighting system can comprise a pressure sensitive brake light switch (PSBLS) operably connected to a brake pedal subassembly of the vehicle. The PSBLS is configured such that depression of a brake pedal included in the brake pedal subassembly compresses the pressure sensitive brake light switch. The brake lighting system additionally can comprise a brake light circuit that can comprise at least one brake light and an electronic switching device communicatively connected to the PSBLS. The electronic switching device is responsive to a brake light signal transmitted by the PSBLS when the PSBLS is compressed. Upon receipt of the brake light signal, the electronic switching device enables a current flow through the brake light to illuminate the brake light. | 06-25-2009 |
| 20090251307 | BRAKE LIGHT INDICATOR FOR THE FRONT END OF AN AUTOMOBILE - This is a red and or dark orange brake light indicator to be located on the front end of an automobile. The purpose of this light is to provide braking information to the driver of each automobile and pedestrians entering an intersection or anytime visual automobile braking or stopping indication is needed in front of an automobile. | 10-08-2009 |
| 20090256698 | Brake light warning system with early warning feature - A brake light warning system provides a warning to nearby motorists whose vehicles are within a warning area adjacent a user vehicle. The warning system may provide a visual warning to these motorists by illuminating one or more brake lights of the user vehicle. A user alert device may also be activated to alert the user to a nearby vehicle that is within the warning area. The warning area may be fixed or may bet set based on the speed of the user vehicle to warn nearby motorists that they are too close to the user vehicle. The warning system may provide a warning via a brake light without activating the braking system of the user vehicle. The warning system may utilize components of the user vehicle to detect vehicle speed, nearby vehicles, provide warnings, provide alerts, or a combination thereof. | 10-15-2009 |
| 20100066528 | AUTOMATIC FLASHING BRAKE LIGHTS AND ASSOCIATED METHOD - An automatic vehicle brake light flashing system for identifying an extremity of a vehicle braking force includes a plurality of brake lights connected to a G-force meter. A power supply source transmits a brake power signal to the G-force meter only when the brake switch is activated during vehicle braking procedures. The G-force meter determines a G-force value inside the vehicle only upon receiving the brake power signal. A processor generates and transmits corresponding brake light signals to the brake lights so that the brake lights are caused to flash at different frequencies upon automatically receiving the corresponding brake light signals. Such frequencies may include: fast flashing brake lights for hand force braking/sudden stopping; moderately slow flashing brake light for medium force braking; regular solid brake light for light braking; and contestant emergency warning flashing lights for front and rear end collisions. | 03-18-2010 |
| 20100066529 | Highly intelligent vehicle with brake light repeater - An improved brake light warning system is provided that warns the driver of an intelligent vehicle of the need to brake while simultaneously alerting the driver of a following car prior to the driver of the intelligent vehicle stepping on the brakes. A highly intelligent vehicle processor monitors inputs from various sources and compares the reactions of the driver of the highly intelligent vehicle to that of a virtual competent driver in the same context. In response to the presence of an obstacle, the leading car may brake or decelerate. The highly intelligent vehicle detects the response of the leading car via a remote sensing device, determines a context from the physical data, determines what the virtual competent driver would do, determines if the driver should brake, and sends a warning signal to the driver. In one embodiment, a pre-brake signal is also sent to the brake light assembly. The brake light assembly illuminates and is observable by the driver of the following car. Other unsafe conditions are determined in other embodiments. Trip reports regarding unsafe conditions, vehicle context, virtual competent driver actions, recommended driver actions, and warning signals are generated and may be used to improved driver safety. | 03-18-2010 |
| 20100090821 | BRAKING DISPLAY APPARATUS - A braking display apparatus for a vehicle, the apparatus including at least one sensor means adapted to detect changes in input information, signal generating means to generate a signal based upon changes detected in the input information, and a display means mounted for at least visual display and operable to produce a display upon receipt that a change has occurred in the input information from the signal generating means. | 04-15-2010 |
| 20100102947 | WIRELESS WARNING BRAKE LIGHT - A wireless warning brake light includes a third brake light with a casing installed therein with plural LEDs and a signal receiver for detecting brake signals emitted by an emitter and for activating the LEDs. The rear side of the casing of the third brake light is provided with adhesive material for gluing the third brake light on a safety helmet. A brake light is disposed with plural LEDs and an emitter. The original brake light of a vehicle is replaced with the aforementioned brake light. When the brake light is started, the emitter will be triggered to emit a brake signal that is detected by the receiver of the third brake light, warning vehicles coming from behind. Thus, the safety of motorcyclists or of the drivers of automobiles is ensured. | 04-29-2010 |
| 20100238017 | Automotive Brake Lighting - A method and an apparatus are provided for controllably illuminating automotive brake lights. In one embodiment, an automotive brake lighting system comprises a brake light including first and second light sources, a sensor to sense a level of an operating condition associated with at least one of a brake assembly or a brake pedal of a motor vehicle for illuminating the brake light, and a controller configured to monitor information provided by the sensor. The controller, in response to the level of the operating condition, selectively powers the at least one of the first or second light sources of the brake light based at least in part on the monitored information to generate a variable visual indication relating to braking of the motor vehicle from the brake light over a range of at least two different visual indications that indicate a variable braking rate of the motor vehicle over a corresponding range of at least two different braking rates. | 09-23-2010 |
| 20100302024 | SIGNALLING DEVICE FOR THE TRUNK OR TOP CASE OF A TWO-WHEELED VEHICLE - A signalling device is provided that includes a transmitter to be connected to a circuit for controlling at least one primary signalling light or a specific control of the cycle and, on the other hand, a receiver connected to at least one secondary signalling light, said receiver being capable of receiving a signal emitted by said transmitter in order to control the switching on and/or off of the secondary signalling light synchronously with the switching on and/or off of the primary signalling light. The secondary signalling light is positioned on a holder to be rigidly mounted on the trunk or top case. The device can particularly be used for signalling applications for motorcycles and quads, and a simpler version can be achieved by suppressing the transmitter-receiver link and implementing a direct wire connection. | 12-02-2010 |
| 20100308989 | WIRELESS LIGHT AND ACCESSORY CONTROL SYSTEM FOR GOLF CARTS AND OTHER VEHICLES - A wireless light and accessory control system for golf carts ( | 12-09-2010 |
| 20110057786 | Alert braking system - The present invention to provides an improved brake light system which provides increasing illumination with increased braking intensity. The ALERT BRAKING System is a brake light system for automotive vehicles which comprises a speed sensing device, a third brake light mounted on the rear window or either tail light, and interconnecting wiring. This third brake light actually comprises of a series of individual light bulbs, horizontally positioned in rows down the surface of the light assembly. The speed sensor is connected to a logic circuit which, in turn, is connected to the vehicle's computer. In an alternative embodiment, the ALERT BRAKING System can be programmed to be activated at predetermined speeds, with the flashing motion of the lights deactivated once the vehicle has slowed to near stop. | 03-10-2011 |
| 20110074568 | WIRELESS BRAKE LIGHT APPARATUS - A wireless brake light apparatus includes a brake device adapting to be connected to a handlebar of a bicycle. The brake device comprises a brake lever. A clamping member is detachably connected to the brake device. An actuator is adjustably connected to the clamping member and located beside the brake lever. The actuator has a detector disposed thereon and facing the brake lever. At least one lighting device adapts to be mounted on the bicycle and wirelessly communicated with the detector. When braking, the brake lever is simultaneously slightly moved to contact with the detector. The detector is actuated to send a radio frequency signal to the at least one lighting device for providing illumination. | 03-31-2011 |
| 20110304455 | Automotive Brake Light with Graduated Display - An automotive brake light system producing a graduated display according to the level of vehicle deceleration as sensed by an onboard piezoelectric accelerometer. Taillight assemblies are divided into segments which are illuminated in sequence to produce a graduated display. The vehicle anti-lock brake system may be connected into the system to provide a special lighting effect such as blinking the taillights during a panic stop condition. | 12-15-2011 |
| 20120007731 | I C U helmet stop lamp - The Helmet Stop Lamp is incorporated into motorcycle helmets. At the lower rear of the helmet, a horizontal array of five red LED, light-emitting diodes, are incorporated into the helmet. These diodes are powered by current from a secure plug-in jack which is incorporated into the right rear of the helmet. The jack, in turn, extends through a flexible, spiral, extensible coated wire approximately three feet in length, this wire fitted with another plug-in jack at the distal end, and this jack in turn plugs into a fitting which is wired into the bike's electrical system. Once the jacks are plugged in, the act of braking, handbrake or footbrake or both, closes a switch and creates a circuit in which current flows to the LED array at the rear of the helmet. The stronger the braking, the more current moves to the LED's, and the brighter and more intense the red lights glow. | 01-12-2012 |
| 20120044066 | SYSTEM FOR VEHICLE BRAKING DETECTION - A system for detection of braking of a vehicle may include a device provided in a first vehicle. The device may be in communication with a detector mounted to the first vehicle to monitor an area in front of the first vehicle. The detector may detect light emitted by the rear lights of a second vehicle when the second vehicle is ahead of the first vehicle in the monitored area. The device may acquire data from the detector and analyze the acquired data in order to detect an optical signal emitted by the rear lights of the second vehicle. The optical signal may encode information indicative of a braking procedure being performed by the second vehicle. The device may evaluate the detected optical signal in order to derive the information indicative of the braking procedure of the second vehicle. | 02-23-2012 |
| 20120056739 | DISPLACEMENT DIAGNOSIS SENSOR OF BRAKE PEDAL HAVING STOP LAMP SWITCH FUNCTION - A displacement diagnosis sensor of a brake pedal having a stop lamp switch function is provided. According to the present invention, one sensor performs both a function of a stop lamp switch and a function of diagnosing a rotational displacement of the brake pedal simultaneously to thereby save a manufacturing cost and reduce a weight. | 03-08-2012 |
| 20120274462 | Signaling device with "stop" and "position" functions using a light guide and generating a 3D effect - A luminous signaling module, notably for automobile vehicles, comprising: a reflector; a screen disposed in front of the reflector, with a semi-reflecting area; radiating means adapted to emit light rays. The reflector, the screen and the radiating means being arranged in such a manner as to generate a repetitive visual effect of depth. The semi-reflecting area is configured and arranged relative to the radiating means in such a manner that a second portion of the light rays emitted by radiating means do not encounter the semi-transparent area. | 11-01-2012 |
| 20120293319 | Brake Light Illumination System - A third brake lighting system for indicating the application of brakes in a vehicle comprising: a panic illumination portion, where the panic illumination indicates an urgent depression of the brakes by a driver of the vehicle; and a conventional illumination portion, where the convention illumination portion abuts the panic illumination portion and said conventional illumination indicates a non-urgent depression of the brakes by the driver. The present invention essentially provides mechanisms to indicate an urgent depression of the brakes by a driver of the vehicle; and mechanisms to indicate a non-urgent depression of the brakes by the driver of the vehicle. | 11-22-2012 |
| 20130222129 | BRAKE PEDAL SENSOR AND STOP LAMP LIGHTING DEVICE - There are provided a brake pedal sensor and a stop lamp lighting device in a vehicle, which are capable of controlling blinking of a stop lamp in a simple configuration. The brake pedal sensor includes: a stop lamp switching section which outputs a switch signal; a brake position sensor section which outputs a brake position signal; and a logic circuit section for receiving the switch signal and a blinking signal generated by the brake position signal are inputted, and which outputs a control signal for controlling lighting and blinking of the stop lamp. Using this brake pedal sensor allows configuration of the stop lamp lighting device in a simpler manner. | 08-29-2013 |
| 20140015666 | VEHICLE BRAKE LIGHT SYSTEM AND METHOD OF ALERTING A FOLLOWING VEHICLE OF AN UNSAFE FOLLOWING DISTANCE - A vehicle brake light system includes a proximity sensing device disposed proximate a rearward region of a vehicle for determining whether an object is located within a predetermined distance of the rearward region of the vehicle. Also included is at least one brake light disposed proximate the rearward region of the vehicle, wherein the at least one brake light is configured to be in an illuminated state or a non-illuminated state. Further included is a controller in operable communication with the proximity sensing device, wherein the controller is configured to receive a proximity sensing device signal when the object is within the predetermined distance and configured to send an alert signal to the at least one brake light to enact the illuminated state upon receiving the proximity sensing device signal from the proximity sensing device. | 01-16-2014 |
| 20140035740 | Pedestrian warning device for a vehicle - A pedestrian warning device for a vehicle ( | 02-06-2014 |
| 20140091921 | Lighting Apparatus with Functions of Break Warning and Directional Indication - The present invention provides a lighting apparatus with functions of break warning and directional indication, comprising a break sensor unit, a control unit, at least one display unit and a direction sensor unit. The break sensor unit detects a reduced speed of a vehicle during its break and outputs a break signal correspondingly; the control unit is eclectically connected to the break sensor unit and outputs a break actuation signal correspondingly; the display unit is symmetrically provided on two lateral sides of the vehicle rear and displays different colors of warning lights based on the break actuation signal. The control unit is connected to a direction sensor unit for detecting a turning direction of the vehicle and outputting a direction signal such that the control unit outputs a direction actuation signal based on the direction signal and the display unit displays an indication light based on the direction actuation signal. | 04-03-2014 |
| 20140139333 | SENSOR ARRANGEMENT AND METHOD FOR TRANSMITTING AN ITEM OF BRAKING OPERATION INFORMATION - The invention specifies a sensor arrangement for a brake system for braking a wheel in a vehicle, which brake system includes a travel sensor for detecting a position of a brake pedal of the brake system, wherein the travel sensor is provided for detecting operation of the brake pedal based on the position of the brake pedal and for outputting a signal which indicates operation of the brake pedal. | 05-22-2014 |
| 20140218190 | BRAKE INTENSITY LIGHT DISPLAY - A braking display system attached to an automobile is provided. The automobile includes a braking system for stopping the automobile while the automobile is in motion. The braking system includes a brake pedal that is used to initiate the braking system. A user may apply a plurality of different intensity levels to the braking system using the brake pedal. An indicator is used to project a level of intensity that is applied to the braking system from the rear of the automobile. | 08-07-2014 |
| 20140253315 | PROGRESSIVE BRAKING INDICATOR SYSTEM - A progressive braking indicator system includes a brake light assembly having multiple lights, a brake pedal for the vehicle, a sensor connected to the brake pedal for measuring a distance the brake pedal has moved and an amount of pressure applied to the brake pedal by a driver of the vehicle, and a brake control processor connected to the sensor and the at least one brake light assembly. The brake control processor is configured to: a) receive the distance and amount of pressure measured by the sensor, b) generate a signal based on the distance and amount of pressure measured by the sensor, wherein the signal is configured to illuminate a varying subset of the plurality of lights based on the distance and amount of pressure measured by the sensor. A power source connected to the at least one brake light assembly, the sensor, and the brake control processor. | 09-11-2014 |
| 20140266667 | VEHICLE BRAKE LIGHTING - A brake lamp module for a vehicle, wherein the module includes a housing, lamp device, sensor, and electronic control unit (ECU). The lamp device, sensor and ECU are carried by the housing. The ECU is configured based at least in part on data received from the sensor to provide a power signal that causes illumination of the lamp device. In at least some embodiments, this arrangement permits actuation of the brake lamp or other lamp device in response to detection of a hazard event, such as rapid deceleration of the vehicle. And, in at least some embodiments, this may be done independently of actuation of the brake pedal by the driver. | 09-18-2014 |
| 20140320279 | Signaling Systmem - A signaling system allows a front vehicle to give advance notifications of signaling intentions to a rear vehicle by activating an intent signal on a vehicle when an object, such as a foot, is in proximity to, and/or moving towards, a signal actuator. A detector portion emits a motion signal, such as a plurality of optical beams that form a grid on a planar surface of the brake pedal. An interruption in the grid actuates a radio frequency signal from the detector positioned in proximity to the brake pedal, to an indicator portion, positioned in a rear visible area of the vehicle. The indicator includes a light emitting diode strip that is visible from the car and may tilt and orient for variable viewing angles. The illumination from the indicator differs from the brake illumination to differentiate between intent to brake and actual braking. | 10-30-2014 |
| 20140333429 | FRONT AND SIDE VEHICLE BRAKE INDICATOR SYSTEM - Some embodiments of the present disclosure include a front and side viewable brake indicator system for a vehicle. The brake indicator system may include a pair of front mounted brake lights mounted on a vehicle, the first front mounted brake light mounted to a position proximate to a passenger side front corner of the vehicle, and the second front mounted brake light mounted to a position proximate to a driver side front corner of the vehicle. In some embodiments, the system also includes a top mounted brake light mounted on an exterior surface of a roof of the vehicle. Each of the brake lights may be configured to be viewed at a position in front of and to a side of the vehicle and may be configured to illuminate when a driver presses on a brake pedal in the vehicle. | 11-13-2014 |
| 20140375448 | VARIABLE BRAKE LIGHT CONTROL SYSTEM USING USER TERMINAL, AND METHOD FOR CONTROLLING THE SAME - The present invention relates to a variable brake light in which a lighting unit can be illuminated in a variety of shapes according to a vehicle operating state or the selection of a driver. The variable brake light comprises: a lighting unit consisting of LED lamps in which a plurality of LEDs are arranged in a brake light according to a specific pattern so as to display designs having various shapes or patterns; a user terminal in which an application program is installed, comprising pattern input means for inputting a brake light pattern using the installed application program, and which transmits the input pattern information to the brake light through wireless communication means; and a brake light control device for receiving the pattern information from the user terminal through the wireless communication means, generating a control signal for controlling flashing of each LED lamp of the lighting unit according to the received pattern information, and transmitting the control signal to the lighting unit. | 12-25-2014 |
| 20150123781 | SYSTEM FOR VEHICLE BRAKING DETECTION - A system for detection of braking of a vehicle may include a device provided in a first vehicle. The device may be in communication with a detector mounted to the first vehicle to monitor an area in front of the first vehicle. The detector may detect light emitted by the rear lights of a second vehicle when the second vehicle is ahead of the first vehicle in the monitored area. The device may acquire data from the detector and analyze the acquired data in order to detect an optical signal emitted by the rear lights of the second vehicle. The optical signal may encode information indicative of a braking procedure being performed by the second vehicle. The device may evaluate the detected optical signal in order to derive the information indicative of the braking procedure of the second vehicle. | 05-07-2015 |
| 20150130607 | Rear Brake Light System - An improved vehicle brake light system is provided, in which a transmitter and receiver is used to determine the distance and closing velocity of a trailing vehicle relative to a lead vehicle. The distance and closing velocity are used to determine whether a trailing vehicle may cause a risk of collision upon application of the lead vehicle brakes. If the distance between the trailing vehicle and lead vehicle is deemed below a minimum threshold at a given vehicle speed, the rear brake lights are illuminated. If the closing velocity is a trailing vehicle is deemed above a threshold maximum, the system pulses the rear brake lights of the lead vehicle. This improves communication between a lead vehicle and a trailing vehicle, whereby the trailing vehicle is alerted to cease tailgating activity or alternatively to apply the brakes in order to avoid a potential rear-end collision. | 05-14-2015 |
| 20150137965 | Vehicular Sequential LED Ring Warning (VSLRW) System - Vehicular Sequential LED Ring Warning System is disclosed. This system improves upon existing taillight configurations by providing operators with distinct LED rings that sequential illuminate based upon the vehicle operator's braking intensity. This system will provide all drivers with a significantly more effective method of determining braking intensity. Using a simple and consistent sequence of three LED rings, the Sequential Warning System has the capacity to revolutionize existing brake light warning system design concepts by providing driver's with a decisive illumination pattern that simply replaces the vehicle's brake lights rather than adding a separate set of LED or light bulb arrays, which only increase driver confusion when simultaneously interpreting separate brake light signals. | 05-21-2015 |
| 20150360603 | Flashing Brake Light System - A vehicle having left and right lower rear brake lights and a Center High-Mounted Stop Light (CHMSL) flashes the CHMSL when the brakes are initially applied. The lower brake lights do not automatically flash. After a predetermined duration, the CHMSL remains continuously illuminated until the brakes are removed. In an effort to improve on the design referenced by U.S. Pat. No. 5,345,218, a micro-controller circuit is configured to be activated when brakes are applied. Once activated, internal embedded micro code produce a predetermined number cycles of an oscillating output signal that is responsible for causing the CHMSL to flash. After the numbers of cycles have been completed, the embedded micro code forces the output signal to remain in a state that causes the CHMSL to stay illuminated until the brakes have been removed. | 12-17-2015 |
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