Motion activated decorative light
OwnerDaniel J. Deutschinventor
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Abstract
Described is an apparatus for a motion activated decorative light connectable to a predetermined article. A housing connects the light to the article. A power source is positioned within the housing for energizing a light source. A switch is connected to the power source and to the light source so as to energize the light source responsive to motion. The housing comprises a material which allows light from the light source to shine through so that it may be seen by a person observing the moving vehicle, and preferably includes a fluorescent material excited by an LED which emits ultraviolet light. The light may comprise an ornamental shape for forming a visually perceptible light image when the light source is energized.
Claims9
In combination, a motion activated light for a vehicle wheel having an air valve with a threaded stem, said light comprising:
- a housing having threads complementary to the threaded stem for connecting said light to the air valve stem;
- a power source connected to an electrical circuit;
- a light emitting diode connected to the electrical circuit;
- a switch connected to close the electrical circuit responsive to movement so as to energize the light emitting diode;
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- a threaded adapter simulating the air valve stem and having a connector for connecting said light to a predetermined article other than the vehicle wheel.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.