Functional and ornamental vehicle accessories

Details Functional and ornamental vehicle accessories Functional and ornamental vehicle accessories

2006-08-15

2006-08-15

Wu, Daniel (Department: 2612)

Communications: electrical

Land vehicle alarms or indicators

External signal light system

C340S463000, C340S464000, C340S471000, C340S474000, C340S475000, C362S565000, C362S566000, C362S605000, C362S611000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07091843

ABSTRACT:
Systems and methods for a functional and ornamental vehicle accessory are provided. The vehicle accessory includes a housing and a mounting mechanism for coupling the accessory to a vehicle. The vehicle accessory can also include a light source or light conducting member. Wiring for electrically connecting the light source can be included such that the vehicle accessory can illuminate during a variety of vehicle functions. The vehicle accessory can also operate as a communication hub for the vehicle.

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