US3761706A
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Indicating system for incandescent lamps for vehicles
Assignee: Daimler Benz AG
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Filing: 1971-06-29
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Granted: 1973-09-25
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Expires: 1991-06-29
Abstract
Abstract An installation for the control of incandescent light bulbs of vehicles, especially of the brake and tail lights of motor vehicles by means of fiber-optical light conductors, whereby one light conductor each is arranged on each vehicle side which adjoins with one end a light source and extends with its other end to the light window of the associated side of a rear ceiling light arranged above the rear window of the vehicle.
Inventors
- 👤 E Frey
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-25 22:16
CPC Classifications
B; B60; B60Q; B60Q11/00; B60Q11/005; B60Q1/00; B60Q1/0011; F; F21; F21S; F21S41/00; F21S41/50; F21S41/55; G; G02; G02B; G02B6/00; G02B6/0001; G02B6/0005
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 6
Claim 1
Independent Claim
131 words
In a motor vehicle having an interior rearview mirror, a plurality of lights, including outside lights mounted outside of the vehicle for at least one of illumination and indication of vehicle operations and an interior rear ceiling light having a light window directed substantially toward the front of the vehicle and viewable in the normally adjusted rearview mirror, an installation for the monitoring of said outside vehicle lights comprising at least one fiber optical light conductor having one end thereof placed in close proximity to at least one of said outside lights and the other end thereof extending to said light window of said interior rear ceiling light so that indications of the operation of said one outside light are visible to the driver of the vehicle in said rearview mirror.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
131 words
In a motor vehicle having an interior rearview mirror, a plurality of lights, including outside lights mounted outside of the vehicle for at least one of illumination and indication of vehicle operations and an interior rear ceiling light having a light window directed substantially toward the front of the vehicle and viewable in the normally adjusted rearview mirror, an installation for the monitoring of said outside vehicle lights comprising at least one fiber optical light conductor having one end thereof placed in close proximity to at least one of said outside lights and the other end thereof extending to said light window of said interior rear ceiling light so that indications of the operation of said one outside light are visible to the driver of the vehicle in said rearview mirror.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
46 words
The combination defined in claim 1 wherein two light conductors are provided having one end thereof in close proximity to respective outside lights and the other end thereof extending to separated portions of said light window disposed, respectively on each side of said rear ceiling light.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
20 words
The combination defined in claim 2 wherein said rear ceiling light is arranged inside the vehicle above the rear window.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
22 words
The combination defined in claim 2 wherein the outside lights associated with said light conductors serve as brake lights and tail lights.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
22 words
The combination defined in claim 2 wherein each light conductor includes a light switch disposed adjacent a pair of the outside lights.
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) | 1976-09-24 | 1977-03-26 | 1977-09-25 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1980-09-24 | 1981-03-26 | 1981-09-25 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1984-09-24 | 1985-03-26 | 1985-09-25 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |