Self-contained turn signal indicator unit

[0013]With reference now to the drawings, there is shown in FIG. 1 an exploded perspective view of an exemplary embodiment of the self-contained turn signal indicator unit 10 of the invention as installed for use on the cover 91 of a steering column 90 of a motor vehicle (not shown) having a turn signal system including a turn signal lever 95 extending from an opening 92 in cover 91 on steering column 90. Turn signal lever 95, shown, is representative of the type typically found in an automobile and is movable in a first direction from a center position for activating a left turn signal and movable in a second and opposite direction from the center position for activating a right turn signal.

[0014]Indicator unit 10 includes a housing 20 adapted for attachment to cover 91 of steering column 90. Housing 20 has outer walls 21 including a front wall 22, a left wall 24, a right wall 26, and a top wall 28. In the exemplary embodiment, housing 20 has hook / loop fastener material 27 on right