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Safety light

Assignee: NBC ENTERTAINMENT CORP
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Filing: 1974-11-15
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Granted: 1977-05-31
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Expires: 1994-11-15
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Abstract

Abstract A bicycle safety light positioned on a bike pole including a dome shaped cover, which is translucent and of a color to emit light distinguishable for vehicle safety purposes. The dome is mounted on a removable base adapted to receive a battery case on which is mounted a blinking light bulb and on/off switch. When installed in the base the bulb is housed within the dome shaped cover and the switch is easily accessible to actuate the bulb; batteries are disposed vertically in the battery case which is separately removable. A reducer permits attachment of the cover, batteries and battery case combination to an extender (bike pole) the other end of which is affixed to a mounting bracket to facilitate mounting the safety light on a bicycle, motorcycle or the like. An opening in the reducer permits access to the off/on switch. The dome may be vertically adjustable to change its position with respect to the bulb.

Inventors

  • 👤 David W. Dean

Bibliographic Details

Application Number —
Jurisdiction US
Data Source google_patents
Last Synchronized 2026-10-26 14:48
CPC Classifications
B; B62; B62J; B62J6/00; B62J6/04

Claims Analysis

Total Claims: 25
Claim 1
Independent Claim 226 words
A safety lamp for a vehicle comprising: power case means adapted to contain a source of power and adapted to actuate a light bulb when the bulb is disposed proximate a first end of said power case means; light cover means attachable to said first end of said power case means to enclose a light bulb disposed proximate thereto; said light cover means constructed of a material permitting light from the light bulb when illuminated to pass therethrough; a second end of said power case means extending outwardly and away from said light cover means; an elongated extension means being at least as long as said power case means and connectable to the second end thereof; a mounting bracket means connected to said elongated extension means adapted to secure said safety lamp to a vehicle; on/off switch means carried by said power case means for movement between an off position and an on position to complete an electrical circuit to the light bulb; said switch means being of a rotary type and being disposed proximate said second end of said power case means; an adapter disposed proximate said second end of said power case means and about said switch means; and aperture means formed in said adapter to facilitate access to said switch means; said adapter connecting said elongated extension means to said power case means.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim 226 words
A safety lamp for a vehicle comprising: power case means adapted to contain a source of power and adapted to actuate a light bulb when the bulb is disposed proximate a first end of said power case means; light cover means attachable to said first end of said power case means to enclose a light bulb disposed proximate thereto; said light cover means constructed of a material permitting light from the light bulb when illuminated to pass therethrough; a second end of said power case means extending outwardly and away from said light cover means; an elongated extension means being at least as long as said power case means and connectable to the second end thereof; a mounting bracket means connected to said elongated extension means adapted to secure said safety lamp to a vehicle; on/off switch means carried by said power case means for movement between an off position and an on position to complete an electrical circuit to the light bulb; said switch means being of a rotary type and being disposed proximate said second end of said power case means; an adapter disposed proximate said second end of said power case means and about said switch means; and aperture means formed in said adapter to facilitate access to said switch means; said adapter connecting said elongated extension means to said power case means.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim 220 words
A safety lamp for a vehicle comprising: power case means adapted to contain a source of power and adapted to actuate a light bulb when the bulb is disposed proximate a first end of said power case means; light cover means attachable to said first end of said power case means to enclose a light bulb disposed proximate thereto; said light cover means constructed of a material permitting light from the light bulb when illuminated to pass therethrough; a second end of said power case means extending outwardly and away from said light cover means; an elongated extension means being at least as long as said power case means and connectable to the second end thereof; a mounting bracket means connected to said elongated extension means adapted to secure said safety lamp to a vehicle; on/off switch means carried by said power case means for movement between an off position and an on position to complete an electrical circuit to the light bulb; said switch means being disposed proximate said second end of said power case means; an adapter disposed proximate said second end of said power case means and about said switch means; and aperture means formed in said adapter to facilitate access to said switch means; said adapter connecting said elongated extension means to said power case means.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim 220 words
A safety lamp for a vehicle comprising: power case means adapted to contain a source of power and adapted to actuate a light bulb when the bulb is disposed proximate a first end of said power case means; light cover means attachable to said first end of said power case means to enclose a light bulb disposed proximate thereto; said light cover means constructed of a material permitting light from the light bulb when illuminated to pass therethrough; a second end of said power case means extending outwardly and away from said light cover means; an elongated extension means being at least as long as said power case means and connectable to the second end thereof; a mounting bracket means connected to said elongated extension means adapted to secure said safety lamp to a vehicle; on/off switch means carried by said power case means for movement between an off position and an on position to complete an electrical circuit to the light bulb; said switch means being disposed proximate said second end of said power case means; an adapter disposed proximate said second end of said power case means and about said switch means; and aperture means formed in said adapter to facilitate access to said switch means; said adapter connecting said elongated extension means to said power case means.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim 49 words
The lamp of claim 2 wherein said elongated extension means is of a different size from that of said power case means and said adapter is inserted between said elongated extension means and said second end of said power case means to interconnect same and accomodate said size differential.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim 28 words
The lamp of claim 3 wherein both said power case means and said elongated extension means are cylindrical and said difference in size is a difference in diameter.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim 17 words
The lamp of claim 4 wherein said power case means is adapted to house electric battery means.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim 19 words
The lamp of claim 5 wherein said battery means includes two electrical batteries disposed in end to end relationship.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim 34 words
The lamp of claim 2 including on/off switch means carried by said power case means for movement between an off position and an on position to complete an electrical circuit to the light bulb.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim 25 words
The lamp of claim 7 wherein said switch means is a rotary type and is disposed proximate said second end of said power case means.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim 13 words
The lamp of claim 7 where said switch means is a sliding type.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim 15 words
The lamp of claim 2 wherein said material of said light cover means is translucent.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim 10 words
The lamp of claim 10 wherein said cover is orange.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim 13 words
The lamp of claim 2 wherein said light cover means is cone shaped.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim 14 words
The lamp of claim 2 wherein said light cover means is cylindrical in shape.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim 17 words
The lamp of claim 2 wherein said light cover portion and light base portion are separably connected.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim 28 words
The lamp of claim 14 wherein said light base portion includes a centrally disposed cylindrical elongated boss adapted to receive said first end of said power case means.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim 18 words
The lamp of claim 15 wherein said light cover base portion and power case means are secured together.
Claim 19
Dependent Claim 55 words
The lamp of claim 2 wherein said light cover means carries a threaded recess means formed therein to threadably receive said first end of said power case means, which is formed with external threads thereabout and an aperture means in said recess means to permit insertion of the light bulb into said light cover means.
Claim 20
Dependent Claim 18 words
The lamp of claim 2 wherein the light bulb when installed therewithin and illuminated, blinks on and off.
Claim 21
Dependent Claim 248 words
A safety lamp for a vehicle comprising: power case means adapted to contain a source of power and adapted to actuate a light bulb when the bulb is disposed proximate a first end of said power case means; light cover means including a light cover portion and a light base portion which are connected together and which are constructed of a material permitting light from the light bulb when illuminated to pass therethrough; said light base portion being furthermore formed to receive therethrough said first end of said power case so that when a light bulb is disposed proximate thereto the light bulb is positioned within said light cover portion; a second end of said power case means extending outwardly and away from said light cover base portion; a mounting bracket means connected to said second end of said power case means and adapted to secure said safety lamp to a vehicle; said mounting bracket means being connected to said second end of said power case means by an elongated extension means which is at least as long as said power case means and is connectable to said second end thereof; and on/off switch means directly attachable with said power case means so as to be readily separable therefrom to permit access into said power case means and arranged for movement between an off position and an on position to complete an electrical circuit to the light bulb, and including electrical conductor means for completing said electrical circuit.
Claim 22
Dependent Claim 248 words
A safety lamp for a vehicle comprising: power case means adapted to contain a source of power and adapted to actuate a light bulb when the bulb is disposed proximate a first end of said power case means; light cover means including a light cover portion and a light base portion which are connected together and which are constructed of a material permitting light from the light bulb when illuminated to pass therethrough; said light base portion being furthermore formed to receive therethrough said first end of said power case so that when a light bulb is disposed proximate thereto the light bulb is positioned within said light cover portion; a second end of said power case means extending outwardly and away from said light cover base portion; a mounting bracket means connected to said second end of said power case means and adapted to secure said safety lamp to a vehicle; said mounting bracket means being connected to said second end of said power case means by an elongated extension means which is at least as long as said power case means and is connectable to said second end thereof; and on/off switch means directly attachable with said power case means so as to be readily separable therefrom to permit access into said power case means and arranged for movement between an off position and an on position to complete an electrical circuit to the light bulb, and including electrical conductor means for completing said electrical circuit.
Claim 23
Dependent Claim 36 words
The lamp of claim 19 wherein said switch means has a first end connectable with and separable from said electric power case means and a second end adapted to be connected to the elongated extension means.
Claim 24
Dependent Claim 241 words
A safety lamp for a vehicle comprising: power case means adapted to contain a source of power and adapted to actuate a light bulb when the bulb is disposed proximate a first end of said power case means; light cover means including a light cover portion and a light base portion which are separably connected together and which are constructed of a material permitting light from the bulb when illuminated to pass therethrough; said light base portion being furthermore formed to receive therethrough said first end of said power case so that when a light bulb is disposed proximate thereto the light bulb is positioned within said light cover portion; a second end of said power case means extending outwardly and away from said light cover base portion; a mounting bracket means connected to said second end of said power case means and adapted to secure said safety lamp to a vehicle; said mounting bracket means being connected to said second end of said power case means by an elongated extension means which is at least as long as said power case means and is connectable to said second end thereof; said light base portion including a centrally disposed cylindrically elongated boss adapted to receive said first end of said power case means; and said power case means is provided with annular spaced ribs disposed thereabout proximate said first end adapted to receive in close proximity therebetween said cylindrically elongated boss.
Claim 25
Dependent Claim 241 words
A safety lamp for a vehicle comprising: power case means adapted to contain a source of power and adapted to actuate a light bulb when the bulb is disposed proximate a first end of said power case means; light cover means including a light cover portion and a light base portion which are separably connected together and which are constructed of a material permitting light from the bulb when illuminated to pass therethrough; said light base portion being furthermore formed to receive therethrough said first end of said power case so that when a light bulb is disposed proximate thereto the light bulb is positioned within said light cover portion; a second end of said power case means extending outwardly and away from said light cover base portion; a mounting bracket means connected to said second end of said power case means and adapted to secure said safety lamp to a vehicle; said mounting bracket means being connected to said second end of said power case means by an elongated extension means which is at least as long as said power case means and is connectable to said second end thereof; said light base portion including a centrally disposed cylindrically elongated boss adapted to receive said first end of said power case means; and said power case means is provided with annular spaced ribs disposed thereabout proximate said first end adapted to receive in close proximity therebetween said cylindrically elongated boss.

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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) 1980-05-30 1980-11-29 1981-05-31 $2000.00 Window Closed / Lapsed
7.5 Years (Year 8) 1984-05-30 1984-11-29 1985-05-31 $3760.00 Window Closed / Lapsed
11.5 Years (Year 12) 1988-05-30 1988-11-29 1989-05-31 $7700.00 Window Closed / Lapsed

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