Inventors:
Newel Lloyd Stephens - Madison IN, US
Kevin Scott Williams - Hanover IN, US
Assignee:
Grote Industries, Inc. - Madison IN
International Classification:
B60Q 1/00
US Classification:
3404255, 34081545, 362485, 362247, 362245
Abstract:
An indicator is provided that utilizes a side-emitting light-emitting diode to indicate the state of a vehicle. An example vehicle indicator is an automobile turn indicator. Other embodiments and features further provide for a conventional light-emitting diode additionally mounted to the vehicle indicator. Certain embodiments provide a cover that protects the vehicle indicator from damage and influences the pattern and/or frequency of light emanating from the vehicle indicator. Yet other embodiments provide a circuit board for converting power from the vehicle's power source to the particular power requirements, a timing mechanism for controlling illumination, and a heat dissipating apparatus for controlling the temperature of the side-emitting light-emitting diode. Still other embodiments provide an indicator that directs light toward the vehicle operator.