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Accident warning and traffic guide system
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1971-11-24
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Granted: 1973-12-11
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Expires: 1991-11-24
Abstract
Abstract An accident warning and traffic guide system particularly useful during fog is installed along an edge of the road. It comprises guide posts spaced along the road edge and carrying a blinking warning light and a warning switch. A safety or cutout fuse is connected in the current supply circuit for each warning light, and the fuses are mechanically protected.
Inventors
- 👤 L Kamb
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-24 08:44
CPC Classifications
G; G08; G08G; G08G1/00; G08G1/09
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 21
Claim 1
Independent Claim
132 words
An accident warning and traffic guide system along an edge of a road extending in a road section in a direction contrary to the direction of traffic, comprising 1. a plurality of guide posts spaced along the edge of the road in said road section, 2. a blinking warning light on each of the guide posts, the brilliance and frequency of blinking of the lights decreasing in the direction contrary to the traffic direction, e. a source of current and supply circuit connecting the current source to each of the warning lights, 4. a warning switch on each of the guide posts between the supply circuit and the warning light, 5. a safety or cutout fuse in the supply circuit for each warning light; and 6. mechanically secured boxes holding the fuses.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
132 words
An accident warning and traffic guide system along an edge of a road extending in a road section in a direction contrary to the direction of traffic, comprising 1. a plurality of guide posts spaced along the edge of the road in said road section, 2. a blinking warning light on each of the guide posts, the brilliance and frequency of blinking of the lights decreasing in the direction contrary to the traffic direction, e. a source of current and supply circuit connecting the current source to each of the warning lights, 4. a warning switch on each of the guide posts between the supply circuit and the warning light, 5. a safety or cutout fuse in the supply circuit for each warning light; and 6. mechanically secured boxes holding the fuses.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
46 words
a blinking warning light on each of the guide posts, the brilliance and frequency of blinking of the lights decreasing in the direction contrary to the traffic direction, e. a source of current and supply circuit connecting the current source to each of the warning lights,
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
46 words
a blinking warning light on each of the guide posts, the brilliance and frequency of blinking of the lights decreasing in the direction contrary to the traffic direction, e. a source of current and supply circuit connecting the current source to each of the warning lights,
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
122 words
The accident warning and traffic guide system of claim 1, wherein the current source is a low-voltage source comprising a first conductor and a second conductor of opposite polarity, each of the warning lights being connected to the first conductor of the low-voltage current source in parallel, the current supply circuit includes a third conductor, with the switches having one pole connected to the second conductor of the low-voltage current source and the other pole connected to the third conductor, and further comprising means arranged in the third conductor between the switch connections for producing a voltage drop, and a switching relay for each of the warning lights, each relay having a coil connected in parallel to the first and third conductors.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
52 words
The accident warning and traffic guide system of claim 2 wherein the low-voltage current source is a source of direct current, and further comprising diodes in the third conductor for passing the current in a direction contrary to the direction of traffic, the switching relays being mounted in the respective guide posts.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
31 words
The accident warning and traffic guide system of claim 2, wherein the low-voltage current source is a source of alternating current, and the switching relays are arranged in the third conductor.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
17 words
a warning switch on each of the guide posts between the supply circuit and the warning light,
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
17 words
a warning switch on each of the guide posts between the supply circuit and the warning light,
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
14 words
a safety or cutout fuse in the supply circuit for each warning light; and
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
14 words
a safety or cutout fuse in the supply circuit for each warning light; and
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
24 words
The accident warning and traffic guide system of claim 2, wherein the operating voltage of the switching relays is adjustable to a predetermined value.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
29 words
The accident warning and traffic guide system of claim 1, wherein the warning lights are rotatably mounted spot lights, and further comprising drive motors for rotating the warning lights.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
6 words
mechanically secured boxes holding the fuses.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
6 words
mechanically secured boxes holding the fuses.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
31 words
The accident warning and traffic guide system of claim 1, further comprising a fog lamp with a reflector mounted on each of the guide posts for guiding the traffic in fog.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
19 words
The accident warning and traffic guide system of claim 1, further comprising an anti-glare screen on each warning light.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
45 words
The accident warning and traffic guide system of claim 1, further comprising an accident report station, a circuit connecting Each of the warning switches with the accident report station, and a current limiting resistance in the circuit connecting each switch with the accident report station.
Claim 19
Dependent Claim
46 words
The accident warning and traffic guide system of claim 1, further comprising a fog lamp with a reflector mounted on each of the guide posts for guiding the traffic in fog, and a switching station connected to said fog lamps for switching on the fog lamps.
Claim 20
Dependent Claim
21 words
The accident warning and traffic guide system of claim 10, further comprising a photoelectric switching means for controlling the switching station.
Claim 21
Dependent Claim
24 words
The accident warning and traffic guide system of claim 1, wherein each box is positioned at a distance from the edge of the road.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1976-12-10 | 1977-06-11 | 1977-12-11 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1980-12-10 | 1981-06-11 | 1981-12-11 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1984-12-10 | 1985-06-11 | 1985-12-11 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |