US3283161A
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Fully automatic control device for illuminating lamps of motor vehicles
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1963-09-05
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Granted: 1966-11-01
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Expires: 1983-09-05
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Ubukata Susumu
- 👤 Yashima Michio
- 👤 Ito Takeo
- 👤 Takada Eiichi
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-04 13:55
CPC Classifications
B; B60; B60Q; B60Q1/00; B60Q1/02; B60Q1/04; B60Q1/14; B60Q1/1415; B60Q1/1423; B60Q2300/00; B60Q2300/10; B60Q2300/11; B60Q2300/116; B60Q2300/30; B60Q2300/31; B60Q2300/314; B60Q2300/40; B60Q2300/42
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
175 words
A FULLY AUTOMATIC CONTROL SYSTEM FOR LIGHTING LAMPS OF A VEHICLE, INCLUDING MAIN AND AUXILIARY HEAD LAMPS, SIDE LAMPS AND TAIL LAMPS, WHICH COMPRISES, IN COMBINATION, A FIRST PHOTOCELL-CONTROLLED DEVICE; A FIRST PHOTOCELL RESPONSIVE TO A PREDETERMINED NIGHTTIME ILLUMINATION INTENSITY VALUE CONNECTED TO SAID DEVICE; A SECOND PHOTOCELLCONTROL DEVICE; A SECOND AN THIRD PHOTOCELL CONNECTED TO SAID SECOND DEVICE; SAID SECOND PHOTOCELL RESPONDING TO A PREDETERMINED TWILIGHT ILLUMINATION VALUE, AND SAID THIRD PHOTOCELL RESPONDING TO A PREDETERMINED ILLUMINATION VALUE PRODUCED BY ON-COMING CARS; A BATTERY; ELECTRIC POWER CIRCUITS, FED BY SAID BATTERY, FOR SAID DEVICES; MEANS FOR CONTROLLING SAID SECOND DEVICE BY SAID FIRST DEVICE AND, RESPONDING TO A VALUE LOWER THAN SAID PREDETERMINE TWILIGHT ILLUMIMATION INTENSITY, LIGHTING SAID SIDE TAIL LAMPS; RESPONDING T A VALUE LOWER THAN SAID PREDETEMINED NIGHTTIME ILLUMINATION INTENSITY, CONTINUOUSLY LIGHTING SAID TAIL LAMPSF RESPONDING TO A LOWER VALUE THAN THE PREDETERMINED ILLUMINATION INTENSITY OF ONCOMING CARS, LIGHTING THE MAIN HEAD LAMPS; AND, RESPONDING TO A HIGHER VALUE THAN THE PREDETERMINED ILLUMINATION INTENSITY OF ON-COMING CARS, LIGHTING THE AUXILIARY HEAD LAMPS.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
175 words
A FULLY AUTOMATIC CONTROL SYSTEM FOR LIGHTING LAMPS OF A VEHICLE, INCLUDING MAIN AND AUXILIARY HEAD LAMPS, SIDE LAMPS AND TAIL LAMPS, WHICH COMPRISES, IN COMBINATION, A FIRST PHOTOCELL-CONTROLLED DEVICE; A FIRST PHOTOCELL RESPONSIVE TO A PREDETERMINED NIGHTTIME ILLUMINATION INTENSITY VALUE CONNECTED TO SAID DEVICE; A SECOND PHOTOCELLCONTROL DEVICE; A SECOND AN THIRD PHOTOCELL CONNECTED TO SAID SECOND DEVICE; SAID SECOND PHOTOCELL RESPONDING TO A PREDETERMINED TWILIGHT ILLUMINATION VALUE, AND SAID THIRD PHOTOCELL RESPONDING TO A PREDETERMINED ILLUMINATION VALUE PRODUCED BY ON-COMING CARS; A BATTERY; ELECTRIC POWER CIRCUITS, FED BY SAID BATTERY, FOR SAID DEVICES; MEANS FOR CONTROLLING SAID SECOND DEVICE BY SAID FIRST DEVICE AND, RESPONDING TO A VALUE LOWER THAN SAID PREDETERMINE TWILIGHT ILLUMIMATION INTENSITY, LIGHTING SAID SIDE TAIL LAMPS; RESPONDING T A VALUE LOWER THAN SAID PREDETEMINED NIGHTTIME ILLUMINATION INTENSITY, CONTINUOUSLY LIGHTING SAID TAIL LAMPSF RESPONDING TO A LOWER VALUE THAN THE PREDETERMINED ILLUMINATION INTENSITY OF ONCOMING CARS, LIGHTING THE MAIN HEAD LAMPS; AND, RESPONDING TO A HIGHER VALUE THAN THE PREDETERMINED ILLUMINATION INTENSITY OF ON-COMING CARS, LIGHTING THE AUXILIARY HEAD LAMPS.
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) | 1969-10-31 | 1970-05-02 | 1970-11-01 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1973-10-31 | 1974-05-02 | 1974-11-01 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1977-10-31 | 1978-05-02 | 1978-11-01 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |