Joey L Perse

US Patent:

6398393, Jun 4, 2002

Filed:

Jul 14, 2000

Appl. No.:

09/616609

Inventors:

Joey Lynn Perse - Bailey CO 80421

International Classification:

B62J 600

US Classification:

362473, 362390, 362545

Abstract:

An illuminated, folding, foot peg having electronic circuitry for controlling the illumination of the foot peg and an electrical connection arrangement adapted to prevent fraying of the electrical connection during repeated folding of the foot peg. The foot peg having a top for placement of a foot, a bottom and front and rear sides; a foot peg mount for pivotally mounting the foot pet to the vehicle so that the foot peg is foldable from an operational position to a folded position; an illumination device located on at least one of the front and rear sides of the foot peg; vibration damping material supporting the illumination device at the foot peg; and electrical wiring for connecting the illumination device to an electrical system of the vehicle, the electrical wiring having an insulating coating. Sheathing surrounds the electrical wiring at least at the foot peg mount, for preventing fraying of the coating on the wiring to protect against short circuiting of the wiring.