Brake and signal light system
US6784795B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | May 6, 2003 |
| Grant date | Aug 31, 2004 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 6, 2023 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA42B3/0453
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A brake and signal light system for use with a vehicle, such as a motorcycle and a helmet worn by a rider of the motorcycle. The system includes a transmitter mounted to the vehicle and electrically connected to the signaling circuitry of the vehicle for broadcasting a coded radio signal in response to a current passing through the signaling circuitry of the vehicle. A flexible housing is mounted the helmet and contains a receiver and at least one light source. The receiver receives the radio signal and at least one light source is illuminated indicating the state of the vehicle's signaling circuitry. The housing assembly includes a central portion, at least one left segmented housing, and at least one right segmented housing. A flexible back member flexibly connects the left and right segmented housing to the central portion.
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