Patent ID: 7611267

Claim:
A system for illuminating a motor vehicle wheel assembly of a motor vehicle is provided, wherein the wheel assembly includes a wheel and a tire, the system comprising: a mount configured to be fixed to the wheel assembly; a plurality of lights fixed to the mount and directed toward the wheel for reflection therefrom, wherein the mount further comprises a housing having a plurality of adjustable light mounts, and further wherein the plurality of lights are coupled to the housing via the plurality of adjustable light mounts; a control module coupled to the plurality of lights to regulate a flow of electricity to the plurality of lights; a power source coupled to the control circuit to provide said control circuit with electrical power for the lights, wherein the power source includes an electrical energy generating element and an electrical energy storing element; a lower section fixed to the wheel assembly to rotate with the wheel assembly; an upper section enclosing the control module and the power source; and a bearing disposed between the lower section and the upper section to permit relative rotation between the lower section and the upper section.