Alert braking system

• US 20110057786A1
• Filed: 09/03/2010
• Published: 03/10/2011
• Est. Priority Date: 09/10/2009
• Status: Abandoned Application

• Current Assignee: Eugene Giddens
• Original Assignee: Eugene Giddens
• Inventors: Giddens, Eugene
• Application Number:
  US12/807,443
• Publication Number:
  US 20110057786A1
• Time in Patent Office: Days
• US Class Current: 340/479
• CPC Class Codes: B60Q 1/302 mounted in the vicinity, e.g. in the middle, of a rear window
• CPC Class Codes: B60Q 1/444 with indication of the braking strength or speed changes, e.g. by changing shape or intensity of the indication B60Q1/1407, B60Q1/442, B60Q1/447 take precedence

Abstract

The present invention to provides an improved brake light system which provides increasing illumination with increased braking intensity. The ALERT BRAKING System is a brake light system for automotive vehicles which comprises a speed sensing device, a third brake light mounted on the rear window or either tail light, and interconnecting wiring. This third brake light actually comprises of a series of individual light bulbs, horizontally positioned in rows down the surface of the light assembly. The speed sensor is connected to a logic circuit which, in turn, is connected to the vehicle'"'"'s computer. In an alternative embodiment, the ALERT BRAKING System can be programmed to be activated at predetermined speeds, with the flashing motion of the lights deactivated once the vehicle has slowed to near stop.

Claims

1. An additional brake light system for a vehicle having a computer, comprising a speed sensing device, a third brake light mounted on the rear window or each tail light, and interconnecting wiring, wherein the third brake light comprises of a series of individual light bulbs, horizontally positioned in rows along the surface of the light assembly and wherein the speed sensing device is connected to a logic circuit which, in turn, is connected to the vehicle'"'"'s computer.

2. The system of claim 1 wherein the system is programmed to be activated at predetermined speeds, having a flashing motion of the lights deactivated when the vehicle has slowed to near stop.

3. The system of claim 2, wherein the speed sensing device sends a signal to the computer which activates the system, illuminating the lower brake lights in the assembly when a vehicle is traveling at a high speed and the driver applies pressure to the brakes.

4. The system of claim 1 wherein the system is manufactured as an aftermarket product to be installed on existing vehicles.

5. The system of claim 1 wherein the system is incorporated into the design of newly manufactured automobiles.

6. The system of claim 2 wherein the placement of the indicator lights are placed on the rear bumper, back window, or in another location on the back of the vehicle.