Patent ID: 6663271
Filing Date: 2003-12-16
Classification: B60Q

Abstract:
In a motor vehicle having a brake light electrical system, wherein the motor vehicle has a body which includes a roof panel having left and right front pillars extending therefrom wherein the left and right front pillars each have a top surface, a brake light mounted in a recess in each of said pillars to provide a visual indication of brake pedal activation from 360 degrees when viewed in combination with the existing rear brake light, said pillar mounted brake lights comprising:a housing including a reflective shell and a translucent lens member matingly attached thereto to form a sealed enclosure; a socket disposed in said housing and secured to said reflective shell, said socket having a light bulb removably inserted therein; and means to electrically couple said socket to said brake light electrical system whereby said light bulb is illuminated continuously when the vehicle brakes are applied.