Patent ID: 6333688
Filing Date: 2001-12-25
Classification: B60Q

Abstract:
A tail light enhancement system comprising:a plurality of light bulbs secured within an encasement wherein said encasement is attached to a rear end of a vehicle;a light directing means secured within said encasement adjacent said plurality of light bulbs for selectively directing a radiation of light from each individual said light bulb for increasing an aggregate radiation of said light corresponding to an increase in pressure applied to a brake pedal by a driver;a central processing unit electrically connected to said plurality of light bulbs, wherein said central processing unit controls said plurality of light bulbs;a rheostat mechanically connected to said brake pedal and electrically connected to said central processing unit, wherein said rheostat is electrically connected to a brake switch which is electrically connected to a power source within said vehicle for allowing said central processing unit to detect the amount of pressure applied to said brake pedal by said driver; andwherein said light directing means comprises a plurality of convex lenses aligned parallel to one another having a concentric portion and a pair of outer portions, at least one of said outer portions of each of said plurality of convex lenses abutting another of said plurality of convex lenses, said concentric portion of each of said plurality of convex lenses having an increasing degree of curvature opposite a central point of said light directing means, wherein said outer portions direct said light substantially away from another vehicle positioned behind said vehicle and said concentric portion directs said light substantially towards said other vehicle.