Jonathan S Perkins

US Patent:

20160368555, Dec 22, 2016

Filed:

Jun 16, 2015

Appl. No.:

14/740509

Inventors:

Brian Peterson - Miami FL, US
Jonathan Perkins - Miami FL, US

International Classification:

B62J 6/00
F21V 3/04
F21S 10/06
F21S 9/02
B62K 21/12
F21V 23/04

Abstract:

An the illuminated handlebar for a bicycle comprises a hardened metal core comprising at least one elongated element, a translucent polyurethane exterior disposed over at least a portion of the hardened metal core, a portable DC voltage source coupled to a portion of the hardened metal core, wherein the voltage source is configured for installation and removal by a hand of a user without the use of tools, a plurality of light emitting diode (LED) units conductively coupled to the voltage source, wherein the plurality of LED units contact at least a portion of the polyurethane exterior such that light emitted forwardly therefrom generally travels along the polyurethane exterior, a switch for turning the plurality of LED lights on and off, and a fastening element coupled to the hardened metal core for coupling to a stem of a bicycle.