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Clear tail light

  • US 20030161162A1
  • Filed: 09/10/2002
  • Published: 08/28/2003
  • Est. Priority Date: 02/25/2002
  • Status: Abandoned Application
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1. A taillight for a motorcycle comprising:

  • an asymmetrical housing having;

    a base for attachment to a motorcycle taillight mount over a taillight bulb affixed to said mount for emitting white light when illuminated; and

    a reflective panel having an interior metallized surface for reflecting light surrounding at least one opening for said taillight bulb and for affixing an inner lens thereto;

    an outer, unitary clear lens mounted to said housing;

    the inner lens comprises a dome shaped, conical insert comprising red colored translucent material to the base surrounded by reflective panel so as to cover the taillight bulb and emit red colored light when illuminated;

    wherein the taillight'"'"'s light source comprises in combination the taillight bulb, the inner lens, the reflective panel and the outer lens; and

    whereby when the taillight is not illuminated said panel reflects white light such the taillight presents a white/clear look and when illuminated, said clear taillight bulb in combination with the red insert and red light reflected by the reflective base emits red light through the clear, translucent lens wherein emission of red colored light when the taillight is energized is determined by the light source and not the outer lens.

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