US4034174A
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Wind warning device
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1975-06-02
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Granted: 1977-07-05
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Expires: 1995-06-02
Abstract
Abstract A wind warning device, comprising a wind tube and wind vane, includes a disc connected to a switch by a spring. The spring and disc are set to actuate the switch when wind velocity exceeds a threshold value. The switch may be used in an alarm circuit to activate a warning device indicating the occurrence of excessive wind velocity.
Inventors
- 👤 Talmadge W. McCord
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-29 09:25
CPC Classifications
H; H01; H01H; H01H35/00; H01H35/24; H01H35/40
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 11
Claim 1
Independent Claim
120 words
A wind warning device comprising: (a) supporting means; (b) a wind tube rotatably mounted on said supporting means for the passage of wind therethrough; (c) means for directing said wind tube to receive wind of any direction; (d) means within said wind tube for responding to said wind; (e) means for resiliently biasing said responding means to a first position, and (f) switching means connected to said responding means for changing a circuit condition in response to motion of said responding means away from said first position, whereby any wind providing sufficient force within said wind tube to displace said responding means by overcoming bias provided by said resilient biasing means causes said switching means to change said circuit condition.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
120 words
A wind warning device comprising: (a) supporting means; (b) a wind tube rotatably mounted on said supporting means for the passage of wind therethrough; (c) means for directing said wind tube to receive wind of any direction; (d) means within said wind tube for responding to said wind; (e) means for resiliently biasing said responding means to a first position, and (f) switching means connected to said responding means for changing a circuit condition in response to motion of said responding means away from said first position, whereby any wind providing sufficient force within said wind tube to displace said responding means by overcoming bias provided by said resilient biasing means causes said switching means to change said circuit condition.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
39 words
A wind warning device as defined in claim 1 further including means for limiting the rotation of said wind tube about said supporting means thereby preventing harmful tension from being applied to wires electrically connected to said switching means.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
66 words
A wind warning device as defined in claim 2 wherein said limiting means includes: a first member mounted on said supporting means and a second member mounted on said wind tube for contacting said first member when said wind tube is rotated to a predetermined angular displacement with respect to said support means, whereby said wind tube is prevented from rotation exceeding said predetermined angular displacement.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
22 words
A wind warning device as defined in claim 3 wherein said supporting means is mounted on a structure by a mounting means.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
38 words
A wind warning device as defined in claim 1 wherein said resilient biasing means comprises a spring connecting said switching means and said responding means, and wherein said spring is affixed to said wind tube and rotates therewith.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
16 words
A wind warning device as defined in claim 1 wherein said responding means comprises a disc.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
17 words
A wind warning device as defined in claim 1 wherein said circuit is connected to an alarm.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
16 words
A wind warning device as defined in claim 5 wherein said spring comprises a leaf spring.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
54 words
A wind warning device as defined in claim 5 wherein said spring is replaceably connected to said responding means and to said switch means, thereby providing for simple replacement of said spring by springs of different mechanical properties, whereby said wind warning device provides a warning when wind velocity exceeds a variable threshold value.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
50 words
A wind warning device as defined in claim 6 wherein said disc is replaceably connected to said resilient biasing means, thereby providing for simple replacement of said disc by discs of different physical characteristics, whereby said wind warning device provides a warning when wind velocity exceeds a variable threshold value.
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) | 1980-07-04 | 1981-01-03 | 1981-07-05 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1984-07-04 | 1985-01-03 | 1985-07-05 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1988-07-04 | 1989-01-03 | 1989-07-05 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |