Glowrims

• US 20060171157A1
• Filed: 01/31/2005
• Published: 08/03/2006
• Est. Priority Date: 01/31/2005
• Status: Abandoned Application

• Current Assignee: Steve A. Karras
• Original Assignee: Steve A. Karras
• Inventors: Karras, Steve A.
• Application Number:
  US10/953,651
• Publication Number:
  US 20060171157A1
• Time in Patent Office: Days
• US Class Current: 362/500
• CPC Class Codes: B60Q 1/326 on or for wheels

Abstract

An illumination device/system that is comprised of 2,4,6,or 8 leds per (customer requirements) that is rectangular that has electrical components and an steel mounting rod and is coated with a black coating material made of water based polymer compound. The illumination transmitting elements are hi fluxing leds that shine and illuminate at a 30-degree viewing angle and can be white, blue, green or red. The leds are powered by the vehicles battery 12 volts. The board is hermetically sealed in an black polymer material protecting the system from inclement weather. An observer from almost 50 yards away can view the system when illuminated at night and directed at the inner wheel/rim surface. The optical illumination system transmits light to the surface directed and is readily visible.

Claims

1. An illumination device comprising:

a source of illumination;

a selective array of leds that transmit a beam of light have a combined peripheral surface along an area between a mounted location directed at a reflective surface or non-reflective surface. Optical transmitting diodes (leds) that have a mounted device, which is secured, and can withstand automotive environment that is mounted under an automotive chassis. This is illuminated with 12 volts power supply and mounted using cable ties/zip ties. Coated and potted in polymer based coating which withstands harsh environmental conditions.

2. The device of claim 1 wherein said light array is arranged for providing enhanced illumination behind vehicle wheels and rims and wheel wells.

3. The devise of claim 2 wherein the array is white, purple, blue, green and red.

4. The device of claim 1 wherein the array is mounted with a flexible adjustable rod that is in 18 inch lengths that can be configured to desired length.

5. The device in claim 1 is protected with a polymer coating sealant system.

6. The device in claim 1 can be powered by 12 volt battery.

7. The device in claim 1 is secured using an 18″

inch rod that is secured to printed circuit board.

8. The device in claim 1 can put out approximately the illumination of a 1.5 watt bulb.