Patent ID: 6545597
Filing Date: 2003-04-08
Classification: B60R

Abstract:
An indicator for indicating seatbelt usage in a vehicle having a rear window and at least two or more seat belts, wherein the indicator is positioned in the rear window so as to be visible to anyone viewing the vehicle from the rear, the indicator consisting of:a rear brake indicator a separate indicator light corresponding to each seat belt in the vehicle, said indicator lights having a length of 0.5 inches, a width of 1&frac78; inches, and being spaced Â¼ inches between each said light; connectors which connect each seat belt to said corresponding indicator light so as to provide a signal as to a connection status of the seat belt; and a frame which connects the lights to the rear brake indicator, and positions the lights above and below said rear brake indicator, wherein said indicator lights are operated such that when the vehicle is off, said indicator lights are inoperative, and when the vehicle is on and in motion, said indicator light corresponding to each seatbelt that is occupied by a person will blink on and off until that seat belt is fastened.