Motor vehicle U-turn signal
OwnerDenise Ann Smithinventor
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Abstract
The present invention 10 discloses a signal light 28 for motor vehicles 12 having a U-turn symbol 22 incorporated on the signal light to inform other motorists 14, 16 of the vehicle's 12 intent. The signal 28 is used when making a U-turn and is located on the driver's side 18 front 30 and rear 32 of the vehicle 12. The device 10 is activated by the vehicle's operator by means of a switch 24 that is located on the dashboard 26 of the vehicle 12. Other vehicles, both oncoming 14 and vehicles 16 in the rear of the U-turn vehicle 12, can clearly see the intent of the driver, avoiding what could be a potential accident. The U-turn light 28 is located on the vehicle 12 in conjunction with turn signal lights and headlights 20. The signal light 28 comprises an ambient light source visible during day light and night hours.
Claims4
A U-turn indicator for a motor vehicle, comprising:
- a) a motor vehicle having front and rear opposing ends, a left driver's side and a right side, said motor vehicle having headlights and turn signal lights disposed thereon, wherein said headlights are disposed on said left and right sides of said front end, whereas said turn signal lights are disposed on said left and right sides of said front end and said rear end, said vehicle having a dashboard disposed therein;
- b) U-turn signal lights disposed on said left side of said front end to the left of turn signals and said rear end of said vehicle adjacent to and above a left turn signal and inside of said vehicle centrally located behind a rear windshield, said U-turn signal lights having a lens thereon;
- c) a U-turn symbol disposed on each lens of said U-turn signal lights with the phrase U-TURN in block letters under said symbol in said signal light located behind said rear windshield to permit an operator to signal to other vehicles that the operator is going to make a U-turn;
- d) an activation switch for said U-turn signal lights being disposed on said dashboard to the right of a steering wheel to permit the U-turn signal lights to be controlled comprising a knob with a U-turn symbol above said knob;
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- e) means for supplying power to said U-turn signal lights and said activation switch whereby the U-turn signal lights can be operated.
A U-turn indicator for a motor vehicle, comprising:
- a) a motor vehicle having front and rear opposing ends, a left driver's side and a right side, said motor vehicle having headlights and turn signal lights disposed thereon, wherein said headlights are disposed on said left and right sides of said front end, whereas said turn signal lights are disposed on said left and right sides of said front end and said rear end, said vehicle having a front and rear windshield and dashboard disposed therein;
- b) a U-turn signal light disposed within said vehicle positioned within said vehicle centrally and proximate said rear windshield, said U-turn signal light having a lens thereon;
- c) a U-turn symbol disposed on said lens of said U-turn signal light with the phrase U-TURN in block letters under said symbol to permit an operator to signal to other vehicles that the operator is going to make a U-turn;
- d) an activation switch for said U-turn signal light being disposed on a turn signal lever to permit the U-turn signal light to be controlled;
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- e) means for supplying power to said U-turn signal light and said activation switch whereby the U-turn signal light can be operated.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.