US3214732A
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Time delay stop light circuit
Assignee: Motors Liquidation Co
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Filing: 1962-09-07
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Granted: 1965-10-26
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Expires: 1982-09-07
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Kenneth W Young
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-28 22:34
CPC Classifications
B; B60; B60Q; B60Q1/00; B60Q1/26; B60Q1/44
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
123 words
A STOP LIGHT CIRCUIT COMPRISING, A SOURCE OF POWER, A STOP LAMP, A BRAKE PEDAL, FIRST SWITCH MEANS OPERATED TO A CLOSE POSITON WHEN SAID BRAKE PEDAL IS DEPRESSED, MEANS CONNECTING SAID FIRST SWITCH MEANS DIRECTLY BETWEEN SAID SOURCE OF POWER AND SAID STOP LAMP, AND CONTROL MEANS CONNECTED TO BE ENERGIZED BY SAID FIRST SWITCH MEANS ACROSS SAID SOURCE OF POWER, A SECOND SWITCH MEANS CONNECTED IN PARALLEL WITH SAID FIRST SWITCH MEANS, SAID SECOND SWITCH MEANS BEING OPERABLE BY SAID CONTROL MEANS TO COMPLETE A CIRCUIT BETWEEN SAID POWER SOURCE AND THE SAID STOP LAMP WHEN SAID FIRST SWITCH MEANS IS INITIALLY CLOSED AND MAINTAINING SAID CIRCUIT CLOSED FOR A PREDETERMINED LENGTH OF TIME AFTER SAID FIRST SWITCH MEANS IS OPENED.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
123 words
A STOP LIGHT CIRCUIT COMPRISING, A SOURCE OF POWER, A STOP LAMP, A BRAKE PEDAL, FIRST SWITCH MEANS OPERATED TO A CLOSE POSITON WHEN SAID BRAKE PEDAL IS DEPRESSED, MEANS CONNECTING SAID FIRST SWITCH MEANS DIRECTLY BETWEEN SAID SOURCE OF POWER AND SAID STOP LAMP, AND CONTROL MEANS CONNECTED TO BE ENERGIZED BY SAID FIRST SWITCH MEANS ACROSS SAID SOURCE OF POWER, A SECOND SWITCH MEANS CONNECTED IN PARALLEL WITH SAID FIRST SWITCH MEANS, SAID SECOND SWITCH MEANS BEING OPERABLE BY SAID CONTROL MEANS TO COMPLETE A CIRCUIT BETWEEN SAID POWER SOURCE AND THE SAID STOP LAMP WHEN SAID FIRST SWITCH MEANS IS INITIALLY CLOSED AND MAINTAINING SAID CIRCUIT CLOSED FOR A PREDETERMINED LENGTH OF TIME AFTER SAID FIRST SWITCH MEANS IS OPENED.
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) | 1968-10-25 | 1969-04-26 | 1969-10-26 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1972-10-25 | 1973-04-26 | 1973-10-26 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1976-10-25 | 1977-04-26 | 1977-10-26 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |