Indicator light system for towed objects
First Claim
1. An indicator light assembly for use with an object being towed by a towing vehicle, the towed object including a substantially planar rear end, at least one substantially planar side orthogonal to the end, and a first intersection between the side and the end, the indicator light assembly comprising:
- a transmitting assembly adapted to transmit at least one wireless signal that corresponds to a vehicular indicator light signal when coupled to an indicator light energizing circuit of the vehicle; and
at least one tail-light assembly, comprising;
a support structure including a first planar portion and a second planar portion orthogonal to the first portion, wherein at least one of the first and second portions includes a plurality of apertures for receiving fasteners;
an indicator light attached to the support structure;
a receiver attached to the support structure, and adapted to receive the wireless signal; and
a controller attached to the support structure, and adapted to process the received wireless signal, and to energize the indicator light in a manner corresponding to the vehicular indicator light signal;
wherein the support structure is adapted to be mounted on the first intersection of the towed object in a mounted position, whereby the first portion engages the side, the second portion engages the end, and the indicator light is appropriately positioned for viewing from a selected position spaced from the rear end; and
wherein the support structure is adapted to be secured in the mounted position by inserting the fasteners through the apertures and into the towed object.
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Abstract
An indicator light assembly is provided for use with a towed object having a substantially planar rear end, at least one substantially planar side orthogonal to the end, and an intersection between the side and the end. The indicator light assembly includes a transmitting assembly and at least one tail-light assembly. The transmitting assembly transmits wireless signals corresponding to vehicular indicator light signals when coupled to an indicator light energizing circuit of the vehicle. The tail-light assembly includes a support structure, as well as an indicator light, a receiver, and a controller attached to the support structure. The support structure includes a first planar portion and a second planar portion orthogonal to the first portion, where at least one of the first and second portions includes a plurality of apertures for receiving fasteners. The receiver receives the wireless signals. The controller processes the received wireless signals, and energizes the indicator light in a manner corresponding to the vehicular indicator light signal. The support structure is adapted to be mounted on the intersection in a mounted position, whereby the first portion engages the side, the second portion engages the end, and the indicator light is appropriately positioned for viewing from a selected position spaced from the rear end. The support structure is adapted to be secured in the mounted position by inserting the fasteners through the apertures and into the towed object.
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20 Claims
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1. An indicator light assembly for use with an object being towed by a towing vehicle, the towed object including a substantially planar rear end, at least one substantially planar side orthogonal to the end, and a first intersection between the side and the end, the indicator light assembly comprising:
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a transmitting assembly adapted to transmit at least one wireless signal that corresponds to a vehicular indicator light signal when coupled to an indicator light energizing circuit of the vehicle; and
at least one tail-light assembly, comprising;
a support structure including a first planar portion and a second planar portion orthogonal to the first portion, wherein at least one of the first and second portions includes a plurality of apertures for receiving fasteners;
an indicator light attached to the support structure;
a receiver attached to the support structure, and adapted to receive the wireless signal; and
a controller attached to the support structure, and adapted to process the received wireless signal, and to energize the indicator light in a manner corresponding to the vehicular indicator light signal;
wherein the support structure is adapted to be mounted on the first intersection of the towed object in a mounted position, whereby the first portion engages the side, the second portion engages the end, and the indicator light is appropriately positioned for viewing from a selected position spaced from the rear end; and
wherein the support structure is adapted to be secured in the mounted position by inserting the fasteners through the apertures and into the towed object. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 15, 16)
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11. An indicator light assembly for use with an object being towed by a towing vehicle, the towed object including a rear end, the indicator light assembly comprising:
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a transmitting assembly adapted to transmit at least one wireless signal corresponding to a vehicular indicator light signal when coupled to an indicator light energizing circuit of the vehicle; and
at least one tail-light assembly, comprising;
a support structure extending along a first longitudinal axis, and having first and second ends;
an indicator light attached to the support structure;
a receiver attached to the support structure, and adapted to receive the wireless signal;
a controller attached to the support structure, and adapted to process the received wireless signal, and to energize the indicator light in a manner corresponding to the vehicular indicator light signal;
a first arm extending along a second longitudinal axis, and having first and second ends, wherein the first end of the first arm is adapted to selectively attach in a plurality of positions to the second end of the support structure whereby, for each discrete position, the first longitudinal axis is substantially parallel to the second longitudinal axis, and the second end of the arm is spaced from the second end of the support structure;
a first securing device coupled to the first end of the support structure; and
a second securing device coupled to the second end of the first arm;
wherein the distance between the first securing device and the second end of the support structure can be selectively adjusted by changing the attachment position of the arm relative to the support structure;
wherein the first and second securing devices each are adapted to selectively engage portions of the towed object, and cooperatively are adapted to secure the support structure in a mounted position proximal to the rear end of the towed object, whereby the indicator light is appropriately positioned for viewing from a selected position spaced from the rear end. - View Dependent Claims (12, 13, 14, 17, 18, 19, 20)
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