Interpretation ID: nht92-1.7

DATE: December 29, 1992

FROM: David H.B. Lee -- President, Lee Family, Inc.

TO: Paul Jackson Rice -- Chief Counsel, NHTSA

TITLE: None

ATTACHMT: Attached to letter dated 1/26/93 from John Womack to David H.B. Lee (A40; Std. 108)

TEXT:

I currently have in my possession a U.S. patent on a device created in Taiwan. I have included copies of the documents and have enclosed two samples of the Third Brake Light Conditions Sensor along with a demonstration videotape.

At the present time, Japan's Department of Vehicles is considering an alteration of their laws to include a requirement of blinking third brake lights. What we hope to accomplish in the near future is to reduce the rate of collisions by grasping the United States' attention that the Third Brake Light Conditions Sensor is helpful as a safety device in vehicles.

However, in order for our business to succeed, we need your assistance. What we are requesting of you is a thorough review and testing of our device by your highly trained technicians. Also a series of tests, we would greatly appreciate any comments and advice on the sale and promotion of our product.

Please contact me about the results as soon as possible. Your time and cooperation is greatly desired and appreciated. Thank you very much.