US3359540A
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Safety signal system for motor vehicles
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1965-04-28
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Granted: 1967-12-19
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Expires: 1985-04-28
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Russell N Dunavan
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-05 05:50
CPC Classifications
B; B60; B60Q; B60Q1/00; B60Q1/26; B60Q1/44; B60Q1/441
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
142 words
A SAFETY SIGNAL SYSTEM FOR A MOTOR VEHICLE HAVING AN ACCELERATOR PEDAL ADAPTED BY DEPRESSION THEREOF TO INCREASE THE SPEED OF SAID VEHICLE AND BY RELEASE THEREOF TO DECREASE THE SPEED OF SAID VEHICLE, SAID SIGNAL SYSTEM COMPRISING: (A) AN ELECTRICALLY ACTUATED SIGNAL DEVICE ADAPTED TO BE MOUNTED ON SAID VEHICLE, (B) A NORMALLY CLOSED FIRST ELECTRIC SWITCH, (C) A NORMALLY OPEN SECOND ELECTRIC SWITCH. (D) A FIRST ELECTRIC CIRCUIT INCLUDING SAID SIGNAL DEVICE, SAID FIRST SWITCH AND A SOURCE OF ELECTRIC POWER, (E) A SECOND ELECTRIC CIRCUIT INCLUDING SAID SIGNAL DEVICE, SAID SECOND SWITCH AND SAID SOURCE OF ELECTRIC POWER, (F) MEANS OPERABLE BY SAID ACCELERATOR PEDAL TO OPEN SAID FIRST SWITCH WHENEVER SAID PEDAL IS DEPRESSED, AND (G) MEANS OPERABLE BY SAID ACCELERATOR PEDAL TO CLOSE SAID SECOND SWITCH WHENEVER SAID PEDAL IS RELEASED AT GREATER THAN A PREDETERMINED RATE.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
142 words
A SAFETY SIGNAL SYSTEM FOR A MOTOR VEHICLE HAVING AN ACCELERATOR PEDAL ADAPTED BY DEPRESSION THEREOF TO INCREASE THE SPEED OF SAID VEHICLE AND BY RELEASE THEREOF TO DECREASE THE SPEED OF SAID VEHICLE, SAID SIGNAL SYSTEM COMPRISING: (A) AN ELECTRICALLY ACTUATED SIGNAL DEVICE ADAPTED TO BE MOUNTED ON SAID VEHICLE, (B) A NORMALLY CLOSED FIRST ELECTRIC SWITCH, (C) A NORMALLY OPEN SECOND ELECTRIC SWITCH. (D) A FIRST ELECTRIC CIRCUIT INCLUDING SAID SIGNAL DEVICE, SAID FIRST SWITCH AND A SOURCE OF ELECTRIC POWER, (E) A SECOND ELECTRIC CIRCUIT INCLUDING SAID SIGNAL DEVICE, SAID SECOND SWITCH AND SAID SOURCE OF ELECTRIC POWER, (F) MEANS OPERABLE BY SAID ACCELERATOR PEDAL TO OPEN SAID FIRST SWITCH WHENEVER SAID PEDAL IS DEPRESSED, AND (G) MEANS OPERABLE BY SAID ACCELERATOR PEDAL TO CLOSE SAID SECOND SWITCH WHENEVER SAID PEDAL IS RELEASED AT GREATER THAN A PREDETERMINED RATE.
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) | 1970-12-18 | 1971-06-19 | 1971-12-19 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1974-12-18 | 1975-06-19 | 1975-12-19 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1978-12-18 | 1979-06-19 | 1979-12-19 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |