US3604005A
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Remote control by relays of components of an internal combustion engine-powered vehicle
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1970-04-23
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Granted: 1971-09-07
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Expires: 1990-04-23
Abstract
Abstract The disclosure relates primarily to a compact relays-and-choke solenoid-operated system for remote control energization of electrical components of an internal combustion engine-operated vehicle. Electrically associated with the relays are a wireless transmitter and wireless receiver and various additional electrical components necessary for proper functioning of the system, most of which system is housed within a container for protection and portability since the system may be readily transferred from one vehicle to another.
Inventors
- 👤 Ralph Edward Gilmore
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-23 21:48
CPC Classifications
G; G08; G08C; G08C17/00
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 10
Claim 1
Independent Claim
316 words
A system for the remote-controlled energization and deenergization of components of an internal combustion enginepowered vehicle, said components including the electrical starter circuitry, including a starter solenoid, and generator circuitry including a generator; the electrical ignition circuitry accessory and light circuitry; their associated electrical circuitry; and the choke and accelerator mechanisms, said system including a manually operated electric switch means, for selectively electrically connecting said system with a directcurrent supply circuit and disconnecting said system from said direct-current supply circuit, and to reroute said circuit from said starter and generator circuitries through said system; electrical protective relay means to protect said system and said associated electrical circuitry against heavy current flow and to assure said system operation at a reduced voltage output of said direct-current supply source, said protective relay means being in circuit with said ignition and accessory circuitries; electrical delay relay means to provide a timing circuit for said system operation and to protect said system and said associated electrical circuitry against system malfunction of said system and an inadequacy of said direct-current supply source to said system, in circuit with said protective relay means; electrical selector relay means to relay electric current to the accessory circuitry, ignition circuitry and said solenoid on a timed basis as determined by the generator output; electrical latch relay means to relay electric current to said ignition circuItry and accessory circuitry through said selector relay means; said selector relay means being in circuit with said latch relay means; electric power relay means to relay heavy electric current from said direct-current supply circuit to said starter solenoid; choke solenoid means in circuit with said electrical power relay means and selector relay means for operative connection with said accelerator and said choke for operation thereof: and remote control means for transmitting electric signals to said protective relay means and in circuit with said protective relay means and said switch means.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
316 words
A system for the remote-controlled energization and deenergization of components of an internal combustion enginepowered vehicle, said components including the electrical starter circuitry, including a starter solenoid, and generator circuitry including a generator; the electrical ignition circuitry accessory and light circuitry; their associated electrical circuitry; and the choke and accelerator mechanisms, said system including a manually operated electric switch means, for selectively electrically connecting said system with a directcurrent supply circuit and disconnecting said system from said direct-current supply circuit, and to reroute said circuit from said starter and generator circuitries through said system; electrical protective relay means to protect said system and said associated electrical circuitry against heavy current flow and to assure said system operation at a reduced voltage output of said direct-current supply source, said protective relay means being in circuit with said ignition and accessory circuitries; electrical delay relay means to provide a timing circuit for said system operation and to protect said system and said associated electrical circuitry against system malfunction of said system and an inadequacy of said direct-current supply source to said system, in circuit with said protective relay means; electrical selector relay means to relay electric current to the accessory circuitry, ignition circuitry and said solenoid on a timed basis as determined by the generator output; electrical latch relay means to relay electric current to said ignition circuItry and accessory circuitry through said selector relay means; said selector relay means being in circuit with said latch relay means; electric power relay means to relay heavy electric current from said direct-current supply circuit to said starter solenoid; choke solenoid means in circuit with said electrical power relay means and selector relay means for operative connection with said accelerator and said choke for operation thereof: and remote control means for transmitting electric signals to said protective relay means and in circuit with said protective relay means and said switch means.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
48 words
A system as defined in claim 1 characterized in that said remote control means comprises a wireless receiver, having a receiver relay, and a wireless transmitter, constructed and arranged to transmit coded signals to said receiver, and said receiver relay is in electrical circuit with said protective relay.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
40 words
The system as defined in claim 2 characterized in that said delay relay is a SPDT relay with normally open contact and electrically connected with said receiver relay said choke solenoid and the armatures of said latch and selector relays.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
17 words
A system as defined in claim 2 characterized in that said protective relay is a DPDT relay.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
47 words
A system as defined in claim 2 characterized in that said delay relay is a SPDT relay and said relay is a DPDT relay constructed and arranged for its armature to remain in a first or a second position on alternate energizing cycles of the coil thereof.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
17 words
A system as defined in claim 2 characterized in that said selector relay is a 3PDT relay.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
17 words
A system as defined in claim 2 characterized in that said switch is a 3PDT on-off switch.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
23 words
A system ad defined in claim 2 characterized in that said switch is a 3PDT switch and is electrically connected with said receiver.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
23 words
A system as defined in claim 2 characterized in that said transmitter is a hand-held transmitter and a portable housing contains and relays.
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) | 1974-09-06 | 1975-03-08 | 1975-09-07 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1978-09-06 | 1979-03-08 | 1979-09-07 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1982-09-06 | 1983-03-08 | 1983-09-07 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |