Patent ID: 6424255
Filing Date: 2002-07-23
Classification: B62J

Abstract:
An adjustable delay turn signal reminder device adapted for mounting on an instrument panel of a motorcycle and other vehicles, the device gives a vehicle operator an operator signal, after a predetermined time, that a left turn signal or a right turn signal on the vehicle needs to be turned â€œoffâ€ , the reminder device comprising:an electrical circuit disposed inside a circuit housing, said circuit housing adapted for receipt on the instrument panel; left and right turn signal electrical leads connected to said electrical circuit, said left and right turn signal electrical leads adapted for connecting the motorcycle's left and right turn signals to said electrical circuit; power electrical lead connected to said electrical circuit, said power electrical lead adapted for connecting a power source to said electrical circuit and providing electrical power thereto; an operator signal unit electrically connected to said electrical circuit; a signal unit control means electrically connected to said electrical circuit, said signal unit control means for controlling the amount of power to said operator signal unit; a time delay control means electrically connected to said electrical circuit, said time delay control means for adjusting a time delay before the power to said operator signal unit is actuated; and brake electrical lead connected to said electrical circuit, said brake electrical lead adapted for connecting to the motorcycle's brake system and causing a pause to said electrical circuit when the brake system is activated.