# US 10,874,004 B2 · Method and apparatus for a signal indicator light > Agents: this data is available as JSON from the patentgrep API and MCP server — see https://patentgrep.com/llms.txt - Number: US 10,874,004 B2 - Document ID: US10874004B2 - Status: Granted - Kind: B2 - Application number: 16/552,970 - Filed: 2019-08-27 - Published: 2019-12-19 - Granted: 2020-12-22 - Earliest claimed: 2016-05-20 - Assignees: JST Performance, LLC - Applicants: JST Performance, LLC - Inventors: Bradley J. LaMarche; Pete D. Sibitzky; Edgar A. Madril - Web page: https://patentgrep.com/patent/US10874004B2 ## CPC - F21S 45/48: with means for conducting heat from the inside to the outside of the lighting devices, e.g. with fins on the outer surface of the lighting device - B60Q 1/22: for reverse drive - B60Q 1/2607: {comprising at least two indicating lamps} - B60Q 1/2615: {mounted on the vehicle body, e.g. with magnets} - B60Q 1/2696: {Mounting of devices using LEDs} - B60Q 1/44: for indicating braking action {or preparation for braking, e.g. by detection of the foot approaching the brake pedal} - F21S 43/14: Light emitting diodes [LED] - F21S 43/19: Attachment of light sources or lamp holders - F21S 43/195: {Details of lamp holders, terminals or connectors} - F21S 43/27: Attachment thereof - F21S 43/31: Optical layout thereof - F21S 43/37: Attachment thereof - F21S 43/40: characterised by the combination of reflectors and refractors - F21S 45/47: Passive cooling, e.g. using fins, thermal conductive elements or openings - F21S 45/50: Waterproofing - H05B 45/20: Controlling the colour of the light - B60Q 1/30: for indicating rear of vehicle, e.g. by means of reflecting surfaces - F21Y 2115/10: Light-emitting diodes [LED] - F21S: NON-PORTABLE LIGHTING DEVICES; SYSTEMS THEREOF; VEHICLE LIGHTING DEVICES SPECIALLY ADAPTED FOR VEHICLE EXTERIORS - B60Q: ARRANGEMENT OF SIGNALLING OR LIGHTING DEVICES, THE MOUNTING OR SUPPORTING THEREOF OR CIRCUITS THEREFOR, FOR VEHICLES IN GENERAL - H05B: ELECTRIC HEATING; ELECTRIC LIGHT SOURCES NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR; CIRCUIT ARRANGEMENTS FOR ELECTRIC LIGHT SOURCES, IN GENERAL - F21Y: INDEXING SCHEME ASSOCIATED WITH SUBCLASSES F21K, F21L, F21S and F21V, RELATING TO THE FORM OR THE KIND OF THE LIGHT SOURCES OR OF THE COLOUR OF THE LIGHT EMITTED ## Abstract A lighting module is shown and described having a housing with an opening therethrough. A forward portion of the opening may be enclosed by a cap and a rearward portion of the opening may be enclosed by a transparent media. A second media may extend from the opening through a wall of the housing. The cap may be securable to a bar via a mounting apparatus. A PCBA with one or more operational groups of LEDs may be secured within the opening, such that light may be emitted through the media. A second PCBA with one or more operational groups of LEDs may be secured within the opening, such that light may be emitted through the second media. Each operational group may be integrated with a control system of a vehicle, and may be operated individually or collectively. Each operational group may correspond to similar or different colors of light. ## Claims ### Claim 1 A lighting module coupled to a vehicle control system, the lighting module comprising: a housing with an opening therein; a first operational group of light sources arranged within the opening and configured to emit light in response to a first vehicle operating condition; a second operational group of light sources arranged within the opening and configured to emit light in response to a second vehicle operating condition; and a third operational group of light sources arranged within the opening and configured to emit light independently of any vehicle operating condition. ### Claim 2 (depends on 1) The lighting module of claim 1, wherein the light sources include light emitting diodes. ### Claim 3 (depends on 1) The lighting module of claim 1, wherein at least one of the operational groups of light sources is configured to emit light in a first direction, and at least one of the operational groups of light sources is configured to emit light in a second direction. ### Claim 4 (depends on 1) The lighting module of claim 1, further including a mounting apparatus coupled to the housing, the mounting apparatus including, a mounting bracket including a first surface and a second surface angularly offset from the first surface; and a mounting arm capable of extending around a structural element, the mounting arm including opposing ends configured to be coupled to the first and second surfaces, respectively, wherein opposing ends of the mounting arm are moveable with respect to the first and second surfaces to secure the structural element. ### Claim 5 (depends on 1) The lighting module of claim 1, further including a first media, the first media including, a face portion configured to enclose the opening; and a perimeter portion extending around a perimeter of the face portion, the perimeter portion having a thickness substantially greater than the face portion. ### Claim 6 (depends on 5) The lighting module of claim 5, wherein the face portion and the perimeter portion are formed separately. ### Claim 7 (depends on 5) The lighting module of claim 5, further including one or more surface characteristics configured on the first media to subtend light emitted by one or more of the operational groups of light sources; wherein the surface characteristics are selected from the group including beads, bumps, concavities, convexities, corner cube geometries, channels, depressions, dimples, dips, hollows, impressions, indentations, notches, scoops, troughs, and any combination thereof. ### Claim 8 (depends on 7) The lighting module of claim 7, wherein the first operational group of light sources emit light through one or more of the face portion and the one or more surface characteristics. ### Claim 9 (depends on 7) The lighting module of claim 7, wherein the second operational group of light sources emit light through one or more of the perimeter portion, the face portion, and the one or more surface characteristics. ### Claim 10 (depends on 1) The lighting module of claim 1, further including a controller arranged within the opening and configured to communicate with one or more of the vehicle control system and another lighting module. ### Claim 11 (depends on 1) The lighting module of claim 1, wherein the first and second vehicle operating conditions are one or more of a driving condition, a reverse driving condition, a braking condition, a turn signaling condition, a hazard signaling condition, or any combination thereof. ### Claim 12 (depends on 1) The lighting module of claim 1, further including a second media; wherein the third operational group of light sources emit light through the second media. ### Claim 13 A lighting module coupled to a vehicle control system, the lighting module comprising: a housing with a first opening facing a first direction and a second opening facing a second direction; a first operational group of light sources arranged within the first opening and configured to emit light in response to a first vehicle operating condition; a second operational group of light sources arranged within the first opening and configured to emit light in response to a second vehicle operating condition; and a third operational group of light sources arranged within the second opening and configured to emit light independently of any vehicle operating condition. ### Claim 14 (depends on 13) The lighting module of claim 13, wherein the light sources include light emitting diodes. ### Claim 15 (depends on 13) The lighting module of claim 13, wherein the first and second operational groups of light sources are configured to emit light in the first direction, and the third operational group of light sources is configured to emit light in the second direction. ### Claim 16 (depends on 13) The lighting module of claim 13, wherein the first and second vehicle operating conditions are one or more of a driving condition, a reverse driving condition, a braking condition, a turn signaling condition, a hazard signaling condition, or any combination thereof. ### Claim 17 A method, comprising: providing a lighting module in communication with a vehicle control system emitting light from a first operational group of light sources through a first opening of the lighting module in response to a first vehicle operating condition; emitting light from a second operational group of light sources through the first opening in response to a second vehicle operating condition; and emitting light from a third operational group of light sources through a second opening of the lighting module independently of any vehicle operating condition. ### Claim 18 (depends on 17) The method of claim 17, wherein the first, second, and third operational groups of light sources are LEDs. ### Claim 19 (depends on 17) The lighting module of claim 17, wherein the first and second operational groups of light sources are configured to emit light in a first direction, and the third operational group of light sources is configured to emit light in a second direction. ### Claim 20 (depends on 1) The lighting module of claim 1, wherein the first and second operational groups of light sources are configured to emit light rearwardly, and the third operational group of light sources is configured to emit light downwardly.