US4047150A
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Bicycle safety flasher with optional mounting means for other uses
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1976-04-12
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Granted: 1977-09-06
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Expires: 1996-04-12
Abstract
Abstract A safety flasher to be mounted on a bicycle, or alternatively to be worn by a person. Its purpose is to increase one's visibility at night. It features a simple assembly and closing means in which a pair of screws hold major components in location and also complete the electrical circuit between the control and the signal lamp.
Inventors
- 👤 Dale T. Kelley
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-28 18:44
CPC Classifications
F; F21; F21L; F21L2/00; B; B62; B62J; B62J6/00; B62J6/01; B62J6/015; B62J6/16; B62J6/22; B62J6/26
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 7
Claim 1
Independent Claim
117 words
In a safety flasher having a lamp with terminals connected through a circuit to a battery, the improvements comprising: a lens; reflector means having said lamp and terminals mounted thereon for reflecting light from said lamp through said lens, said lens being removably mounted on said reflector means; printed circuit board means for providing said circuit and having terminations for connection to said terminals; battery case means for receiving said battery; means for connecting said printed circuit board means to said battery; and fastening means for fastening said reflector means to said battery case means, said fastening means serving an additional function of electrically connecting said terminals to said terminations to complete said circuit for said lamp.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
117 words
In a safety flasher having a lamp with terminals connected through a circuit to a battery, the improvements comprising: a lens; reflector means having said lamp and terminals mounted thereon for reflecting light from said lamp through said lens, said lens being removably mounted on said reflector means; printed circuit board means for providing said circuit and having terminations for connection to said terminals; battery case means for receiving said battery; means for connecting said printed circuit board means to said battery; and fastening means for fastening said reflector means to said battery case means, said fastening means serving an additional function of electrically connecting said terminals to said terminations to complete said circuit for said lamp.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
24 words
A safety flasher as claimed in claim 1 in which: said fastening means comprises conductive screws and recesses receiving said screws and said terminations.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
29 words
A safety flasher as claimed in claim 2 in which: said recesses are formed in said battery case; and said reflector means has openings through which said screws pass.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
27 words
A safety flasher as claimed in claim 3 in which: said screws pass through said terminals and are in physical contact with said terminations at said recesses.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
23 words
The safety flasher as claimed in claim 4 in which: said battery case means has nesting regions receiving said printed circuit board means.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
46 words
The safety flasher as claimed in claim 5 in which: said battery case means has an opening therein; and said printed circuit board means includes a switch having a toggle received in said battery case opening and protruding to the outside of said battery case means.
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) | 1980-09-05 | 1981-03-07 | 1981-09-06 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1984-09-05 | 1985-03-07 | 1985-09-06 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1988-09-05 | 1989-03-07 | 1989-09-06 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |