PITTSBURGH, May 5, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- While motor vehicle rooftop carriers are a convenient and space-saving way to transport anything from luggage to bicycles, the driver has no way of knowing if the cargo breaks free from its restraints until it's too late. Fortunately, thanks to the creative thinking of an inventor from Belmont, Calif., that need no longer be a worry.
He developed a prototype for R T M to provide drivers with a view of the rooftop and the ground directly behind the vehicle. As such, it alerts users to the movement of items being carried on the roof. Thus, it affords lead time to pull off the road and secure the rooftop cargo. This improves safety and peace of mind since it reduces the chances of items falling off the roof and causing accidents. Besides helping to save lives and prevent injuries and property damage, this feature also provides added visibility for backing up.
The inventor's experience on the job inspired the idea. "Working as a driver, I have witnessed many highway accidents, and even been a party to one, caused by items flying off of motor vehicle roofs into other vehicles or onto the road," he said.
The original design was submitted to the San Francisco sales office of InventHelp. It is currently available for licensing or sale to manufacturers or marketers. For more information, write Dept. 18-SFO-687, InventHelp, 217 Ninth Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15222, or call (412) 288-1300 ext. 1368. Learn more about InventHelp's Invention Submission Services at http://www.InventHelp.com.
SOURCE InventHelp
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