The Rider Protector For Motorcyclists and Bicyclists
New York, NY, July 13, 2014 (Newswire.com) - With more people in the United States riding motorcycles and bicycles today than ever before, deaths and injuries from these two forms of transportation are an important public health concern. Motorcyclist death rates increased 55% from 2001 to 2008. The number of estimated bicyclist injuries were over 52.000 in 2010. Many of these deaths and injuries were caused because other vehicle drivers did not see the motorcyclist or bicyclist clearly. What is needed is a product that makes the rider highly visible. The Rider Protector is that product. It is a high-visibility electronic safety vest designed for motorcyclists and bicyclists. With running lights, break lights, and turn signals on the back of the vest, the easily worn and adjustable Rider Protector vest makes a rider easily visible to following motorists anytime day or night. The Rider Protector essentially transforms the back of the rider into a piece of vital safety equipment, with lights far larger and more immediately visible than the safety lights of the motorcycle itself. In the case of bicycles, the Rider Protector makes the rider far more visible than the conventional hand-signals which cyclists use. Televised test marketing has been completed indicating an exceptional consumer response to the Rider Protector.
The Patent Pending Rider Protector was invented by Stephen Haslem, Sr. of Los Angeles, CA, who said, “LEDs are arranged in pairs equidistant on either side from the rider's spine and they consist of a pair of red running lights, a pair of flashing yellow turn signals, and a pair of bright red brake lights. Solar cells for use in charging the unit by solar power. If necessary, a battery or battery-pack to power the lights can be incorporated into a panel within the vest, and designed to plug-in from the vest itself for recharging. The lights are activated by a set of manual switches on a wireless remote which is affixed between the handle bars of the cycle. In the case of a motorcycle, this can be wired into the vehicle's existing electrical system with a detachable plug-in connection. Preferably, the lights would be activated automatically through the rider's activation of the headlight, turn signals, or brakes.”
The inventor added, “The Rider Protector should have a strong appeal to insurance companies that write motorcycle insurance. These companies may well offer a premium reduction to riders who equip themselves with the Rider Protector.”
EDITOR’S NOTE: Development of this product is being handled by Invents Company. For more information about licensing or sale, contact the Licensing Department at Invents Company, 450 7th Avenue, Suite #1107 New York, NY 10123. Tel: 212-620-2629
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