Phosphorescent vehicle part identification system
OwnerButch Benavidesinventor
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Abstract
A phosphorescent vehicle part identification accessory comprising an article of molded plastic having formed therewith a phosphorescent compound adapted for glowing for a period of time following exposure to light energy. The phosphorescent article is secured to the vehicle in a location thereon for receiving illumination from other vehicles and external light sources and providing a decaying glow therefrom. The phosphorescent article may comprise a vehicle wheel valve stem cap, a strip, or a tab adapted for positioning about a vehicle keyhole.
Claims6
A phosphorescent vehicle part identification accessory comprising an article of molded plastic having formed therewith a phosphorescent compound adapted for glowing for a period of time following exposure to light energy;
- and means for securing said phosphorescent article to said vehicle in a location thereon for receiving illumination from other vehicles and external light sources in providing a decaying glow therefrom, said phosphorescent article comprising a vehicle wheel valve stem cap.
A method of identifying the wheel region of a vehicle and the motion thereof in relative darkness comprising steps of:
- providing a phosphorescent compound;
- molding said phosphorescent compound into a vehicle valve stem cover;
- providing means for securing said valve stem to said vehicle;
- securing said phosphorescent valve stem to said vehicle upon said wheel for receiving illumination from other light sources during relative darkness;
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- operating said vehicle during said relative darkness for intermittent exposure to illumination to thereby impart a luminescent glow to said phosphorescent vehicle valve stem cover.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.