A tailgate indicator light device comprises a sensor mounted adjacent an existing tailgate bolt configured to communicate wirelessly with an alert module. The alert module is capable of being mounted to a vehicle dashboard and comprises a plurality of illumination means. The sensor and module may be powered by the electrical system of the vehicle or a rechargeable battery. A USB port is disposed within the housing of the alert module. The device is configured to visually communicate to a user the open or closed status of the tailgate of a vehicle into which the device is installed.


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    Title :

    Tailgate indicator light


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    Publication date :

    2020-02-11


    Type of media :

    Patent


    Type of material :

    Electronic Resource


    Language :

    English


    Classification :

    IPC:    B60Q ARRANGEMENT OF SIGNALLING OR LIGHTING DEVICES, THE MOUNTING OR SUPPORTING THEREOF OR CIRCUITS THEREFOR, FOR VEHICLES IN GENERAL , Anordnung von Signal- oder Beleuchtungsvorrichtungen, deren Einbau oder Halterung oder deren Schaltkreise bei Fahrzeugen allgemein / B60R Fahrzeuge, Fahrzeugausstattung oder Fahrzeugteile, soweit nicht anderweitig vorgesehen , VEHICLES, VEHICLE FITTINGS, OR VEHICLE PARTS, NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR



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