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US3278766A
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Emergency stop signaling device for automobiles
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1963-10-17
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Granted: 1966-10-11
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Expires: 1983-10-17
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Donald E Ticknor
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-24 10:03
CPC Classifications
H; H01; H01H; H01H35/00; H01H35/14
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
162 words
IN A CIRCUIT CONTROLLING DEVICE FOR CREATING A SIGNAL ON RAPID DECELERATION OF A VEHICLE, THE COMBINATION OF A NONCONDUCTIVE BASE MEMBER MOUNTABLE IN THE VEHICLE IN AN UPRIGHT POSITION AND PRESENTING A FORWARD FACE, A SUPPORT STRUCTURE SECURED TO SAID BASE MEMBER AND PROJECTING FORWARDLY FROM SAID FACE, AND ARM PIVOTED AT ITS LOWER END TO SAID SUPPORT STRUCTURE FOR SWINGING MOVEMENT OF THE UPPER END OF THE ARM TOWARD AND AWAY FROM SAID FACE, A PAIR OF SPACED ELECTRICALLY CONDUCTIVE CONNECTOR MEMBERS SECURED TO SAID BASE MEMBER ON SAID FACE, THE UPPER END OF SAID ARM NORMALLY CONTACTING ONE OF SAID CONNECTOR MEMBERS, SAID ARM AND SUPPORT STRUCTURE ALSO BEING ELECTRICALLY CONDUCTIVE AND SAID SUPPORT STRUCTURE BEING CONNECTED ELECTRICALLY WITH THE OTHER CONNECTOR MEMBER, AND A MASS PIVOTALLY SUSPENDED FROM THE UPPER END OF SAID ARM AND NORMALLY BIASING SAID ARM TO SAID NORMAL CONNECTOR CONTACTING POSITION, THE PIVOT AXIS OF SAID MASS BEING PARALLEL WITH THAT OF THE ARM.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
162 words
IN A CIRCUIT CONTROLLING DEVICE FOR CREATING A SIGNAL ON RAPID DECELERATION OF A VEHICLE, THE COMBINATION OF A NONCONDUCTIVE BASE MEMBER MOUNTABLE IN THE VEHICLE IN AN UPRIGHT POSITION AND PRESENTING A FORWARD FACE, A SUPPORT STRUCTURE SECURED TO SAID BASE MEMBER AND PROJECTING FORWARDLY FROM SAID FACE, AND ARM PIVOTED AT ITS LOWER END TO SAID SUPPORT STRUCTURE FOR SWINGING MOVEMENT OF THE UPPER END OF THE ARM TOWARD AND AWAY FROM SAID FACE, A PAIR OF SPACED ELECTRICALLY CONDUCTIVE CONNECTOR MEMBERS SECURED TO SAID BASE MEMBER ON SAID FACE, THE UPPER END OF SAID ARM NORMALLY CONTACTING ONE OF SAID CONNECTOR MEMBERS, SAID ARM AND SUPPORT STRUCTURE ALSO BEING ELECTRICALLY CONDUCTIVE AND SAID SUPPORT STRUCTURE BEING CONNECTED ELECTRICALLY WITH THE OTHER CONNECTOR MEMBER, AND A MASS PIVOTALLY SUSPENDED FROM THE UPPER END OF SAID ARM AND NORMALLY BIASING SAID ARM TO SAID NORMAL CONNECTOR CONTACTING POSITION, THE PIVOT AXIS OF SAID MASS BEING PARALLEL WITH THAT OF THE ARM.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
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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) | 1969-10-10 | 1970-04-11 | 1970-10-11 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1973-10-10 | 1974-04-11 | 1974-10-11 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1977-10-10 | 1978-04-11 | 1978-10-11 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |