US3072785A
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Remote control system for vehicles
Assignee: SPX Technologies Inc
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Filing: 1960-04-21
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Granted: 1963-01-08
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Expires: 1980-04-21
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 William D Hailes
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-23 00:21
CPC Classifications
B; B61; B61L; B61L3/00; B61L3/02; B61L3/08; B61L3/12; B61L3/121
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
158 words
A SYSTEM FOR THE REMOTE CONTROL FROM A CONTROL OFFICE OF A VEHICLE UPON PASSAGE ALONG A RIGHT OF WAY HAVING A PLURALITY OF SPACED LOCATIONS COMPRISING, A PLURALITY OF INDEPENDENTLY OPERABLE BRAKE INITIATING MEANS PARTLY AT EACH SPACED LOCATION AND PARTLY ON THE VEHICLE FOR COMMUNICATING BY INDEPENDENT CONTROL APPARATUS RESPECTIVE STOP CONTROLS FROM THE ASSOCIATED LOCATION TO THE VEHICLE FOR CAUSING APPLICATION OF THE BRAKES OF THE VEHICLE EACH TIME THE VEHICLE PASSES A LOCATION IRRESPECTIVE OF THE PRESENCE OF VEHICLES IN ADVANCE, PROCEED CONTROL MEANS RESPONSIVE TO THE PRESENCE OF THE VEHICLE AT EACH LOCATION FOR OBTAINING A DISTINCTIVE PROCEED CONTROL SIGNAL ON THE VEHICLE FROM THE CONTROL OFFICE IF THERE IS NO VEHICLE IMMEDIATELY IN ADVANCE FOR RENDERING SAID APPARATUS INEFFECTIVE TO INITIATE A BRAKE APPLICATION, AND MEANS FOR RENDERING SAID PROCEED CONTROL MEANS EFFECTIVE DEPENDENT UPON THE INTEGRITY OF EACH OF SAID BRAKE INITIATING MEANS UPON PASSAGE OF THE VEHICLE AT EACH LOCATION.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
158 words
A SYSTEM FOR THE REMOTE CONTROL FROM A CONTROL OFFICE OF A VEHICLE UPON PASSAGE ALONG A RIGHT OF WAY HAVING A PLURALITY OF SPACED LOCATIONS COMPRISING, A PLURALITY OF INDEPENDENTLY OPERABLE BRAKE INITIATING MEANS PARTLY AT EACH SPACED LOCATION AND PARTLY ON THE VEHICLE FOR COMMUNICATING BY INDEPENDENT CONTROL APPARATUS RESPECTIVE STOP CONTROLS FROM THE ASSOCIATED LOCATION TO THE VEHICLE FOR CAUSING APPLICATION OF THE BRAKES OF THE VEHICLE EACH TIME THE VEHICLE PASSES A LOCATION IRRESPECTIVE OF THE PRESENCE OF VEHICLES IN ADVANCE, PROCEED CONTROL MEANS RESPONSIVE TO THE PRESENCE OF THE VEHICLE AT EACH LOCATION FOR OBTAINING A DISTINCTIVE PROCEED CONTROL SIGNAL ON THE VEHICLE FROM THE CONTROL OFFICE IF THERE IS NO VEHICLE IMMEDIATELY IN ADVANCE FOR RENDERING SAID APPARATUS INEFFECTIVE TO INITIATE A BRAKE APPLICATION, AND MEANS FOR RENDERING SAID PROCEED CONTROL MEANS EFFECTIVE DEPENDENT UPON THE INTEGRITY OF EACH OF SAID BRAKE INITIATING MEANS UPON PASSAGE OF THE VEHICLE AT EACH LOCATION.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1966-01-07 | 1966-07-09 | 1967-01-08 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1970-01-07 | 1970-07-09 | 1971-01-08 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1974-01-07 | 1974-07-09 | 1975-01-08 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |