US3715716A
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Progressive display screen
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1970-05-13
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Granted: 1973-02-06
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Expires: 1990-05-13
Abstract
Abstract A progressive display screen apparatus for indicating the position of a vehicle in which a flexible guide located behind the screen guides an indicator which indicates where the vehicle is located with respect to a referenced map which may be on the screen or a separate topographical map located behind the screen. A variable speed motor, or the like, drives the indicator at a speed analagous to the speed of the vehicle and lights may be provided to illuminate various locations or sections of the map.
Inventors
- 👤 J Stiegemeier
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-23 12:30
CPC Classifications
B; B64; B64D; B64D45/00
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 12
Claim 1
Independent Claim
140 words
A progressive display screen for indicating the position of a vehicle comprising in combination: a. screen means; b. map means located behind said screen means whereby said screen means will display a map to a viewer; c. position indicating means for indicating the approximate location of said vehicle on said map means, said position indicating means being adjusted prior to travel for a selected route of a plurality of preset routes which said vehicle can travel; and d. speed adjustment means for setting the speed of said position indicating means over said route on said map means, so that said position indicating means will indicate the approximate location of said vehicle on said map means at all times over a route said vehicle is travelling when said speed adjustement is set for a speed analogous to that of said vehicle.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
140 words
A progressive display screen for indicating the position of a vehicle comprising in combination: a. screen means; b. map means located behind said screen means whereby said screen means will display a map to a viewer; c. position indicating means for indicating the approximate location of said vehicle on said map means, said position indicating means being adjusted prior to travel for a selected route of a plurality of preset routes which said vehicle can travel; and d. speed adjustment means for setting the speed of said position indicating means over said route on said map means, so that said position indicating means will indicate the approximate location of said vehicle on said map means at all times over a route said vehicle is travelling when said speed adjustement is set for a speed analogous to that of said vehicle.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
140 words
A progressive display screen for indicating the position of a vehicle comprising in combination: a. screen means; b. map means located behind said screen means whereby said screen means will display a map to a viewer; c. position indicating means for indicating the approximate location of said vehicle on said map means, said position indicating means being adjusted prior to travel for a selected route of a plurality of preset routes which said vehicle can travel; and d. speed adjustment means for setting the speed of said position indicating means over said route on said map means, so that said position indicating means will indicate the approximate location of said vehicle on said map means at all times over a route said vehicle is travelling when said speed adjustement is set for a speed analogous to that of said vehicle.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
140 words
A progressive display screen for indicating the position of a vehicle comprising in combination: a. screen means; b. map means located behind said screen means whereby said screen means will display a map to a viewer; c. position indicating means for indicating the approximate location of said vehicle on said map means, said position indicating means being adjusted prior to travel for a selected route of a plurality of preset routes which said vehicle can travel; and d. speed adjustment means for setting the speed of said position indicating means over said route on said map means, so that said position indicating means will indicate the approximate location of said vehicle on said map means at all times over a route said vehicle is travelling when said speed adjustement is set for a speed analogous to that of said vehicle.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
27 words
The apparatus in accordance with claim 1 in which said position indicating means includes lighting means for illuminating the location of said vehicle on said map means.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
43 words
The apparatus in accordance with claim 1 in which said position indicating means includes guide means having switches located in predetermined position for actuating a second lighting means for illuminating areas on said map means while said position indicating means is passing thereby.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
18 words
The apparatus in accordance with claim 3 in which said position indicating means resembles an airplane in shape.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
25 words
The apparatus in accordance with claim 4 in which said guide means passes through track means having micro-switches thereon for activating said second lighting means.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
29 words
The apparatus in accordance with claim 4 in which said screen includes a clock adapted to indicate the time in the particular time zone said vehicle is located in.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
21 words
The apparatus in accordance with claim 6 in which the map means is a topography representation located behind said screen means;
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
30 words
The apparatus in accordance with claim 7 in which the position indicating means passes through slots in said topography representation, said slots following the routes said vehicle is to travel.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
24 words
The apparatus in accordance with claim 7 in which said screen includes NO SMOKING and FASTEN SEAT BELTS displays thereon adapted to be illuminated.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
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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) | 1976-02-06 | 1976-08-07 | 1977-02-06 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1980-02-06 | 1980-08-07 | 1981-02-06 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1984-02-06 | 1984-08-07 | 1985-02-06 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |