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Automatic signaling device for automotive vehicles
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1968-06-12
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Granted: 1972-02-29
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Expires: 1988-06-12
Abstract
Abstract A system for receiving and transmitting signals, to be used with automotive vehicles. A receiver is provided for receiving radio signals transmitted through the atmosphere. Also a transmitter is provided for transmitting radio signals through the atmosphere from the vehicle. In addition, an illuminating device is provided for providing a visual signal. A selector switch is available to the operator of the vehicle for selecting either an operation wherein signals are received by the radio receiver or an operation wherein signals are transmitted from the illuminating device and the transmitter. When providing the visual signal and transmitting signals, a plurality of programs are provided according to which the illuminating structure and transmitting structure are operated in a predetermined sequence to provide intermittent signals at both of these structures. The selecting switch can be placed in a selected one of a number of positions selecting a given program when the illuminating structure and transmitter structure are used.
Inventors
- 👤 Jacinto Rocha Da Silva
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-03 08:59
CPC Classifications
G; G08; G08G; G08G1/00; G08G1/16; G08G1/161; G08G1/162
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 23
Claim 1
Independent Claim
110 words
A signal sending and receiving system for automotive vehicles, comprising radio receiver means for receiving radio signals, radio transmitter means for transmitting radio signals, illuminating means for providing visual signals, a plurality of program means coacting with said illuminating means and transmitting means for enerGizing both of the latter two means to provide intermittent visual and radio signals according to predetermined programs, respectively, and selector means coacting with said receiver means and with said plurality of program means for selecting either an operation wherein signals are received by said receiver means or an operation wherein signals are transmitted by said illuminating means and transmitting means According to a selected program.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
110 words
A signal sending and receiving system for automotive vehicles, comprising radio receiver means for receiving radio signals, radio transmitter means for transmitting radio signals, illuminating means for providing visual signals, a plurality of program means coacting with said illuminating means and transmitting means for enerGizing both of the latter two means to provide intermittent visual and radio signals according to predetermined programs, respectively, and selector means coacting with said receiver means and with said plurality of program means for selecting either an operation wherein signals are received by said receiver means or an operation wherein signals are transmitted by said illuminating means and transmitting means According to a selected program.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
165 words
The combination of claim 1, including a source of electrical energy, said selector means connecting said source to said receiver means when the latter is selected for operation and a switch common to and forming part of all of said program means and also connecting said source to said illuminating means and transmitting means when said selector means selects one of said programs, drive means for driving said plurality of program means and connected by said selector means to said source when a given program is selected by said selector means, so that all of said program means are driven simultaneously, and adjustable means forming part of said selector means for transmitting electricity from a selected one of said program means to said illuminating means and transmitting means according to the adjusted position of said adjustable means, said selector means placing said adjustable means in a position for transmitting electricity from a selected one of said programs when said selector means selects a given program.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
18 words
The combination of claim 1 wherein said selector means is in the form of a rotary selecting switch.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
20 words
The combination of claim 2 wherein said selector switch means is in the form of a linearly movable selecting switch.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
59 words
The combination of claim 2 wherein each program means includes a plurality of cams, said adjustable means including movable switches having contacts displaced by said cams to bring about a preselected program of operation and said switches being placed by said selector means in operative relationship with respect to a selected program means when a given program is selected.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
34 words
The combination of claim 1 wherein said adjustable means is tiltable to swing to an adjusted position coacting with a selected program means, said selector means tilting said adjustable means to a selected position.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
25 words
The combination of claim 2 wherein said transmitting means includes a generator for generating carrier wave and a modulator therefor for generating a given audiofrequency.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
27 words
The combination of claim 7 wherein the vehicle includes an automobile battery which acts as a source of energy, said battery being operatively connected with said modulator.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
68 words
The combination of claim 1 wherein a drive means is set into operation by said selector means when a given program is selected, each program means including a means for producing predetermined signals, and a switch means forming part of said selector means and having contacts actuated by a selected program means and operating the transmitting means and illuminating means according to the signals of the selected program.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
39 words
The combination of claim 9 wherein the automotive vehicle includes a battery, said drive means being an electric motor connected to said battery as a source of energy by said selector means when the latter selects a given program.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
25 words
The combination of claim 10 wherein a gear transmission is driven by said motor and operatively connected to said program means for driving the latter.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
27 words
The combination of claim 9 wherein each program means includes a rotary disc and a plurality of cams carried thereby for providing a given set of signals.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
23 words
The combination of claim 12 wherein said plurality of program means include a series of concentrically arranged cams located in a common plane.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
28 words
The combination of claim 12 wherein said plurality of program means include a plurality of circularly arranged series of cams located on a common cylinder of said disc.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
28 words
The combination of claim 12 wherein sAid switch means is tiltable to be placed by said selector means in cooperative relation with respect to a selected program means.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
58 words
The combination of claim 1 wherein said transmitting means includes a generator for audiofrequency signals, said illuminating means providing intermittent light signals, and said transmitting means being operable for transmitting radio signals simultaneously with operation of an interruption of the operation of said illuminating means, said program means including an impulse oscillator circuit selected by said selector means.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
51 words
The combination of claim 16 wherein the generator for the audiofrequency signals includes an electronic circuit forming a control impulse oscillator, an electronic circuit forming a continuous audio-oscillator, and a modulating amplifier for modulating the radio frequency wave generated by said transmitting means, said audiofrequency impulses being generated by said oscillators.
Claim 19
Dependent Claim
55 words
The combination of claim 17 wherein said control impulse oscillator includes a transistor and at least a pair of oscillator circuits selectively connected by said selector means, said control impulse oscillator generating control impulses, and a light signal amplifier circuit receiving the latter impulses, said control impulse oscillator also transmitting impulses to said continuous audio-oscillator.
Claim 20
Dependent Claim
35 words
The combination of claim 17 wherein said audio-oscillator includes a transistor and an oscillator circuit connected thereto and receiving impulses from said control impulse oscillator, and a modulating amplifier receiving signals from said audio-oscillator. according
Claim 21
Dependent Claim
41 words
The combination of claim 17 wherein said modulating amplifier includes an input transformer, a transistor, and an output transformer, said audio-oscillator feeding a signal to said amplifier and said impulse oscillator interrupting the impulses, said amplifier transmitting signals to said transmitter.
Claim 22
Dependent Claim
37 words
The combination of claim 16 wherein an electronic amplifier circuit is operatively connected with said illuminating means and with said impulse oscillator for amplifying impulses received from the latter, said amplifier including a transformer and a transistor.
Claim 23
Dependent Claim
78 words
The combination of claim 1 wherein said illuminating means includes a triangular housing having a transparent wall of frosted glass and housing in its interior an electric lamp, the automotive vehicle including a car battery which acts as the source of energy and which is electrically connected with the latter lamp, a control box housing the assembly and an electrical cord connected to said housing and having a terminal removably connected with a terminal at said control box.
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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) | 1975-02-28 | 1975-08-30 | 1976-02-29 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1979-02-28 | 1979-08-30 | 1980-02-29 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1983-02-28 | 1983-08-30 | 1984-02-29 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |