US3144561A
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Remote light indicator system for vehicles
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1960-05-19
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Granted: 1964-08-11
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Expires: 1980-05-19
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Christopher W Farrell
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-26 12:20
CPC Classifications
B; B60; B60Q; B60Q11/00; B60Q11/005
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
92 words
A REMOTE LIGHT MONITOR SYSTEM FOR A VEHICLE SIGNAL SYSTEM COMPRISING A PHOTOCELL POSITIONED IN THE REGION OF A VEHICLE SIGNAL LIGHT TO BE MONITORED TO RECEIVE EXCITATION SUBSTANTIALLY SOLELY THEREFROM, AN AMPLIFIER CONNECTED TO SAID PHOTOCELL, AND INDICATOR MEANS INCLUDING A LAMP CONNECTED TO SAID AMPLIFIER AND POSITIONED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL OF THE VEHICLE, WHEREBY SAID LAMP INDICATES THE DEGREE OF ILLUMINATION OF THE LIGHT BEING MONITORED, SAID MONITOR SYSTEM THEREBY PRODUCING A REMOTE SIGNAL INDICATION OF SAID VEHICLE SIGNAL LIGHT AND PRODUCING AN INDICATION OF FAILURE OF THE LIGHT.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
92 words
A REMOTE LIGHT MONITOR SYSTEM FOR A VEHICLE SIGNAL SYSTEM COMPRISING A PHOTOCELL POSITIONED IN THE REGION OF A VEHICLE SIGNAL LIGHT TO BE MONITORED TO RECEIVE EXCITATION SUBSTANTIALLY SOLELY THEREFROM, AN AMPLIFIER CONNECTED TO SAID PHOTOCELL, AND INDICATOR MEANS INCLUDING A LAMP CONNECTED TO SAID AMPLIFIER AND POSITIONED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL OF THE VEHICLE, WHEREBY SAID LAMP INDICATES THE DEGREE OF ILLUMINATION OF THE LIGHT BEING MONITORED, SAID MONITOR SYSTEM THEREBY PRODUCING A REMOTE SIGNAL INDICATION OF SAID VEHICLE SIGNAL LIGHT AND PRODUCING AN INDICATION OF FAILURE OF THE LIGHT.
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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) | 1967-08-11 | 1968-02-10 | 1968-08-11 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1971-08-11 | 1972-02-10 | 1972-08-11 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1975-08-11 | 1976-02-10 | 1976-08-11 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |