Communications: electrical – Land vehicle alarms or indicators – External signal light system
Reexamination Certificate
2007-07-10
2007-07-10
Lee, Benjamin C. (Department: 2612)
Communications: electrical
Land vehicle alarms or indicators
External signal light system
C340S465000, C340S436000, C307S010100, C200S061890
Reexamination Certificate
active
10968657
ABSTRACT:
A vehicle warning system and a method of modifying a vehicle is provided. The system is installable on a vehicle having a brake pedal operatively connected to a brake light mounted on a rear portion of the vehicle. In one aspect, the vehicle warning system includes a distance proximity sensor adapted for mounting on the rear portion of the vehicle and a controller operatively connected to the sensor. The controller is adapted to receive a brake signal when the brake pedal of the vehicle is depressed, which activates the controller to send a start flashing signal to the brake light. The sensor sends a stop flashing signal to the controller upon sensing a vehicle within a selected distance behind the vehicle.
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Collard & Roe P.C.
Lee Benjamin C.
Previl Daniel
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