ILLUMINATED BICYCLE HANDLEBAR SYSTEM

摘要

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.

主权项

1. An illuminated handlebar for a bicycle, the handlebar comprising:
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.