US3987409A
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Vehicle signal light
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1974-09-26
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Granted: 1976-10-19
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Expires: 1994-09-26
Abstract
Abstract A bicycle is provided with safety apparatus consisting of a plurality of battery powered lights attached to the spokes of the bicycle wheels. The wheels are covered on each side with an apertured cover attached to the bicycle frame. Rotation of the wheels causes the lights to pass the apertures and be visible as flashing lights to the sides.
Inventors
- 👤 Anthony L. Freeman
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-29 13:27
CPC Classifications
B; B62; B62J; B62J6/00; B62J6/20
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 4
Claim 1
Independent Claim
78 words
An apparatus for providing side viewable safety lights on a bicycle of the type having a frame and spoked wheels rotatably attached to said frame, comprising a plurality of spaced, self-contained, battery powered lights, said lights being attached to the spokes of said wheels, wheel covers having apertures therethrough attached to said frame and covering said spokes, wherein said lights are adapted to intermittently shine through the apertures in said wheel covers when said bicycle is in motion.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
78 words
An apparatus for providing side viewable safety lights on a bicycle of the type having a frame and spoked wheels rotatably attached to said frame, comprising a plurality of spaced, self-contained, battery powered lights, said lights being attached to the spokes of said wheels, wheel covers having apertures therethrough attached to said frame and covering said spokes, wherein said lights are adapted to intermittently shine through the apertures in said wheel covers when said bicycle is in motion.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
36 words
The structure as set forth in claim 1, in which said wheel covers cover said spokes and said lights in a manner so that said intermittently shining safety lights will be viewable from the sides only.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
64 words
The apparatus as described in claim 2 wherein: said apertures in said wheel covers, and said battery powered spoke attached lights are located at substantially the same diametric dimension whereby when said lights are illuminated and said wheels are rotating, said battery powered spoke attached lights will pass by said apertures in said wheel covers and the side viewable safety lights will be visible.
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) | 1979-10-19 | 1980-04-19 | 1980-10-19 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1983-10-19 | 1984-04-19 | 1984-10-19 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1987-10-19 | 1988-04-19 | 1988-10-19 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |