Patent ID: 6016101
Filing Date: 2000-01-18
Classification: B62J,Y10S

Abstract:
An illuminating bicycle reflector for illuminating a series of flashing lights as a wheel rotates comprising, in combination:a housing securable between spokes of a standard bicycle wheel, the housing being comprised of an arcuate outer portion, an arcuate inner portion, and a hollow interior disposed therebetween, the housing being fabricated of a reflective, generally translucent plastic material, the arcuate outer portion being coupled together with the arcuate inner portion via screws, the housing having a pair of slotted apertures extending through the arcuate outer and inner portions for receiving hardware therethrough to facilitate securement of the housing between spokes of a standard bicycle wheel, the arcuate inner portion having a removable access panel coupled therewith, the access panel exposing a power source, the power source being a battery;a plurality of LED's disposed within the hollow interior of the housing in a spaced relationship, the plurality of LED's being in communication with the power source to facilitate activation thereof;a flasher circuit being in communication with the plurality of LED's and the power source;an inertia switch being in communication with the plurality of LED's and the power source;a photo switch being in communication with the plurality of LED's and the power source.