Comments on: Turn Signal Jackets with Sewn in Turn Signals

By: B Wooldridge

B Wooldridge — Fri, 07 Oct 2011 03:14:08 +0000

Thanks for the free advertisement ,,, see U.S.Pat # 7,077,538B2,,,,Utility Pat. seems like NO ONE has talked ta me about this,,,, my Pat is good for 23 yrs

By: Joe

Joe — Sat, 24 Apr 2010 05:55:26 +0000

Todd, that’s an astute observation. There is a patent that applies to certain implementations of this for Motorcycle Jackets. So far as I can tell my exact design is not limited by this patent.

The specific patents that apply as far as I can tell are 6538567 and 4602191. 6538567 applies to turn signals on motorcycle jackets with the signals wired directly to the bike via a tether connector. 4602191 applies to LED’s used for advertising purposes in clothing (but will expire next year as far as I can tell).

The reality is that if I find a cheap method of production and a company that wants to license this tech then I may pursue it.

By: todd

todd — Sat, 24 Apr 2010 04:59:17 +0000

Joe, just be careful no one already has a patent on this. You’d hate to have to pay a huge royalty settlement.

-todd

By: Joe

Joe — Sat, 24 Apr 2010 03:30:52 +0000

There’s also a guy who has this technology already, but if they sell it then it’s probably expensive (similar jackets with basic LED’s sell for $600+ from their website). If you’re interested in buying it right now I’d suggest contacting http://www.jfmagic.com/

How much would you expect to pay for something like this? I ask because I’m an electrical engineering major and decided to make this for myself. If there’s enough interest and it’s worth enough then I might be willing to make a kit for others as well.

By: Todd8080

Todd8080 — Sat, 20 Feb 2010 03:21:55 +0000

Here’s how you market this idea:

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