Patent ID: 7316491
Filing Date: 2008-01-08
Classification: A41D,B60Q,G09F

Abstract:
1. A method for improving driver safety in an oversized highway vehicle or highway vehicle with an oversized load, comprising: obtaining an oversized highway vehicle or highway vehicle with an oversized load that includes safety indicia illuminated by one or more EL lighting surfaces; and driving the vehicle on an highway, wherein at least one EL lighting surface is oriented to the front of the vehicle and at least one EL lighting surface is oriented to the rear of the vehicle so it is visible to drivers approaching a front of the vehicle and to drivers approaching a rear of the vehicle, and further wherein at least one of the EL lighting surfaces has an illuminated area that is large enough to be visible to the drivers approaching the vehicle and further wherein the illuminated area is large enough to reduce night blinding as compared to a point source of light.