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Direction warning indicator energizing circuit
Assignee: M-W INSTRUMENTS Inc 4230 SHILLING WAY DALLAS TX 75237 A CORP OF TX
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Filing: 1973-07-02
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Granted: 1976-10-05
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Expires: 1993-07-02
Abstract
Abstract Sets of lamps arranged in adjacent opposed arrowhead configurations with each lamp energized by means of individual switching transistors having base drive voltages coupled through a multi-position switch to timing signals. The timing signals are generated by sequentially actuated flip-flops energized in response to impulses from a master clock and gating circuitry. Opposite directions are indicated by selectively energizing three sets of lamps forming three adjacent arrowheads, sequentially, in one direction, three similar sets in another direction, or by steadily illuminating one set of lamps forming an arrowhead while sequentially energizing lamps forming a shaft.
Inventors
- 👤 James Elmore Hudson, Jr.
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-28 21:31
CPC Classifications
G; G08; G08G; G08G1/00; G08G1/09; G08G1/0962; G08G1/0967; G08G1/096708; G08G1/096716; G08G1/096733; G08G1/096758; G08G1/096766; G08G1/096783; H; H05; H05B; H05B47/00; H05B47/10; H05B47/155
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 5
Claim 1
Independent Claim
121 words
An energizing circuit for a direction warning indicator including a plurality of lamp sets arranged in a predesigned configuration and energized in a selected pattern, the improvement comprising: pulse generator means for producing a preselected number of sequentially occurring output pulses with the leading edge of subsequent pulses displaced in time. a pulse width modulator generating output pulses of adjustable width, adjustment means connected to said pulse width modulator for varying the output pulse width, and a plurality of gating means each having an output terminal connected to at least one of the lamp sets and individually enabled by one pulse from said generator means at one input thereto and collectively responsive at a second input to the adjustable width pulses.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
121 words
An energizing circuit for a direction warning indicator including a plurality of lamp sets arranged in a predesigned configuration and energized in a selected pattern, the improvement comprising: pulse generator means for producing a preselected number of sequentially occurring output pulses with the leading edge of subsequent pulses displaced in time. a pulse width modulator generating output pulses of adjustable width, adjustment means connected to said pulse width modulator for varying the output pulse width, and a plurality of gating means each having an output terminal connected to at least one of the lamp sets and individually enabled by one pulse from said generator means at one input thereto and collectively responsive at a second input to the adjustable width pulses.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
31 words
An energizing circuit for a direction warning indicator as set forth in claim 1, the improvement further comprising said pulse width modulator including an astable multi-vibrator having a variable duty cycle.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
36 words
An energizing circuit for a direction warning indicator as set forth in claim 2, the improvement further comprising said adjustment means including a variable resistor connected to said astable multi-vibrator to vary the duty cycle thereof.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
42 words
An energizing circuit for a direction warning indicator as set forth in claim 1, the improvement further comprising said gating means including a logic gate producing an output pulse when both inputs thereto are receiving an input at the same logic level.
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) | 1979-10-05 | 1980-04-05 | 1980-10-05 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1983-10-05 | 1984-04-05 | 1984-10-05 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1987-10-05 | 1988-04-05 | 1988-10-05 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |