US3191019A
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Vehicle illuminating system
Assignee: US Philips Corp
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Filing: 1962-12-13
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Granted: 1965-06-22
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Expires: 1982-12-13
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Rijnders Johannes
- 👤 Anderson Charles Henri Joseph
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-02 22:44
CPC Classifications
B; B60; B60Q; B60Q1/00; B60Q1/26; B60Q1/30
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
135 words
AN ILLUMINATING SYSTEM FOR THE REAR WALL OF A TRUCK, BUS OR SIMILAR VEHICLE COMPRISING AT LEAST ONE ELONGATED LIGHT SOURCE, SAID LIGHT SOURCE HAVING INDIVIDUAL LIGHT UNITS, MEANS FOR MOUNTING SAID LIGHT SOURCE ADJACENT TO THE TOP OF SAID VEHICLE, INDIVIDUAL SCREENING MEANS FOR SAID LIGHT UNITS WHICH DIRECTS THE LIGHT RAYS EMANATING FROM SAID INDIVIDUAL LIGHT UNITS AWAY FRON DIRECT OBSERVATION FROM THE LEFT SIDE OF THE VEHICLE LOOKING AT SAID REAR WALL THEREOF, SAID SCREENING MEANS BEING AT DIFFERENTIAL ANGLES RELATIVE TO THE LONGITUDINAL AXIS OF SAID LIGHT SOURCE, EACH OF SAID LIGHT UNITS HAVING CORRESPONDING INDIVIDUAL OPTICAL CONCENTRATING MEANS, SAID INDIVIDUAL SCREENING MEANS BEING SO ARRANGED THAT EACH OF SAID OPTICAL CONCENTRATING MEANS ASSOCIATED WITH THE ADJACENT LIGHT UNIT HAVE ONLY THE LIGHT RAYS OF SAID ADJACENT LIGHT UNIT IMPINGE THEREON.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
135 words
AN ILLUMINATING SYSTEM FOR THE REAR WALL OF A TRUCK, BUS OR SIMILAR VEHICLE COMPRISING AT LEAST ONE ELONGATED LIGHT SOURCE, SAID LIGHT SOURCE HAVING INDIVIDUAL LIGHT UNITS, MEANS FOR MOUNTING SAID LIGHT SOURCE ADJACENT TO THE TOP OF SAID VEHICLE, INDIVIDUAL SCREENING MEANS FOR SAID LIGHT UNITS WHICH DIRECTS THE LIGHT RAYS EMANATING FROM SAID INDIVIDUAL LIGHT UNITS AWAY FRON DIRECT OBSERVATION FROM THE LEFT SIDE OF THE VEHICLE LOOKING AT SAID REAR WALL THEREOF, SAID SCREENING MEANS BEING AT DIFFERENTIAL ANGLES RELATIVE TO THE LONGITUDINAL AXIS OF SAID LIGHT SOURCE, EACH OF SAID LIGHT UNITS HAVING CORRESPONDING INDIVIDUAL OPTICAL CONCENTRATING MEANS, SAID INDIVIDUAL SCREENING MEANS BEING SO ARRANGED THAT EACH OF SAID OPTICAL CONCENTRATING MEANS ASSOCIATED WITH THE ADJACENT LIGHT UNIT HAVE ONLY THE LIGHT RAYS OF SAID ADJACENT LIGHT UNIT IMPINGE THEREON.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1968-06-21 | 1968-12-21 | 1969-06-22 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1972-06-21 | 1972-12-21 | 1973-06-22 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1976-06-21 | 1976-12-21 | 1977-06-22 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |