US3437994A
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Signaling apparatus for motor vehicles
Assignee: NORMAN P FORSBERG
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Filing: 1966-06-23
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Granted: 1969-04-08
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Expires: 1986-06-23
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Norman P Forsberg
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-02 00:44
CPC Classifications
B; B60; B60Q; B60Q1/00; B60Q1/02; B60Q1/22
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
124 words
IN AN AUTOMOTIVE VEHICLE HAVING AT LEAST ONE BACKUP LAMP MOUNTED AT THE REAR THEREOF AND ADAPTED FOR ELECTRICAL CONNECTION IN CIRCUIT WITH A SOURCE OF ELECTRICAL ENERGY, GEAR SELECTOR MEANS MOVABLE TO AND FROM A PLURALITY OF SELECTED POSITIONS ONE OF WHICH IS A VEHICLE REVERSING POSITION, AND SWITCH MEANS MOVABLE WITH SAID SELECTOR MEANS INTO AND OUT OF ONE POSITION IN WHICH SAID LAMP IS CONNECTED IN CIRCUIT WITH SAID SOURCE, SAID ONE POSITION OF SAID SWITCH MEANS CORRESPONDING TO THE REVERSING POSITION OF SAID SELECTOR MEANS: THE IMPROVEMENT COMPRISING A MANUALLY OPERABLE SWITCH SHUNTING SAID SWITCH MEANS AND OPERABLE INDEPENDENTLY OF SAID SWITCH MEANS TO CONNECT SAID LAMP IN CIRCUIT WITH SAID SOURCE REGARDLESS OF THE POSITION OF SAID SELECTOR MEANS.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
124 words
IN AN AUTOMOTIVE VEHICLE HAVING AT LEAST ONE BACKUP LAMP MOUNTED AT THE REAR THEREOF AND ADAPTED FOR ELECTRICAL CONNECTION IN CIRCUIT WITH A SOURCE OF ELECTRICAL ENERGY, GEAR SELECTOR MEANS MOVABLE TO AND FROM A PLURALITY OF SELECTED POSITIONS ONE OF WHICH IS A VEHICLE REVERSING POSITION, AND SWITCH MEANS MOVABLE WITH SAID SELECTOR MEANS INTO AND OUT OF ONE POSITION IN WHICH SAID LAMP IS CONNECTED IN CIRCUIT WITH SAID SOURCE, SAID ONE POSITION OF SAID SWITCH MEANS CORRESPONDING TO THE REVERSING POSITION OF SAID SELECTOR MEANS: THE IMPROVEMENT COMPRISING A MANUALLY OPERABLE SWITCH SHUNTING SAID SWITCH MEANS AND OPERABLE INDEPENDENTLY OF SAID SWITCH MEANS TO CONNECT SAID LAMP IN CIRCUIT WITH SAID SOURCE REGARDLESS OF THE POSITION OF SAID SELECTOR MEANS.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
US1469337A
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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) | 1972-04-07 | 1972-10-07 | 1973-04-08 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1976-04-07 | 1976-10-07 | 1977-04-08 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1980-04-07 | 1980-10-07 | 1981-04-08 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |