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Light signalling device for bicycles
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1977-03-15
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Granted: 1978-07-04
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Expires: 1997-03-15
Abstract
Abstract A light signalling device is provided for use with bicycles and includes a housing and a cover mounted on the housing. The cover includes a plurality of light penetrable portions. Light emitting lamps are mounted in the housing for separately illuminating each light penetrable portion. A multi-positionable switch is connected for controlling illumination of the light penetrable portions in various arrays. The cover further includes at least two light penetrable materials. One of the materials being relatively more light penetrable than the other. A lamp retaining member is provided in the housing for electrically interconnecting the ground portion of each lamp with the ground portion of a power source also provided in the housing.
Inventors
- 👤 Anthony J. Windisch
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-28 22:34
CPC Classifications
B; B60; B60Q; B60Q1/00; B60Q1/26; B60Q1/48; B60Q1/486; B60Q1/2611; B60Q1/34; B60Q1/38; B60Q1/385; B62; B62J; B62J6/00; B62J6/01; B62J6/015; G; G05; G05D; G05D3/00; G05D3/12; G05D3/14; H; H01; H01H; H01H25/00; H01H25/04; G05G; G05G9/00; G05G9/02; G05G9/04; G05G9/047; G05G2009/04703; G05G2009/0474; G05G2009/04744
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 7
Claim 1
Independent Claim
174 words
A light signalling device for bicycles comprising, in combination: a. a housing b. a cover mounted on the housing; c. a plurality of light penetrable portion in the cover including a center portion separating an adjacent portion left of center and an adjacent portion right of center; d. a plurality of light emitting lamp means mounted in the housing for separately illuminating each light penetrable portion; e. a power source in the housing; f. multi-positionable switch means connected for controlling illumination of the light penetrable portions in various arrays and positionable for: 1. simultaneously interrupting illumination of each portion; 2. illuminating only the center portion; 3. simultaneously illuminating all portions; 4. simultaneously illuminating the center portion and the portion to the right of the center portion; and 5. simultaneously illuminating the center portion and the portion to the left of the center portion; and g. means in the housing for retaining the lamp means in position and for electrically interconnecting the ground portion of each lamp with the ground portion of the power source.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
174 words
A light signalling device for bicycles comprising, in combination: a. a housing b. a cover mounted on the housing; c. a plurality of light penetrable portion in the cover including a center portion separating an adjacent portion left of center and an adjacent portion right of center; d. a plurality of light emitting lamp means mounted in the housing for separately illuminating each light penetrable portion; e. a power source in the housing; f. multi-positionable switch means connected for controlling illumination of the light penetrable portions in various arrays and positionable for: 1. simultaneously interrupting illumination of each portion; 2. illuminating only the center portion; 3. simultaneously illuminating all portions; 4. simultaneously illuminating the center portion and the portion to the right of the center portion; and 5. simultaneously illuminating the center portion and the portion to the left of the center portion; and g. means in the housing for retaining the lamp means in position and for electrically interconnecting the ground portion of each lamp with the ground portion of the power source.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
56 words
The light signalling device of claim 1 wherein the cover comprises: a. a base portion including a first colored light penetrable material; and b. a relatively raised portion on the base portion including sides formed of the first material and a face formed of a second colored material relatively more light penetrable than the first material.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
119 words
The light signalling device of claim 1 wherein the switch comprises: a. a first support member; b. a second support member; c. means for interconnecting and maintaining the first and second support members in relatively parallel spaced relationship; d. a switch lever pivotal at the first support member including first and second ends, the lever extending through the first support member and terminating at the second end in abutting relationship with the second support member; e. a handle portion on the first end of the switch lever; f. a contact member mounted on the second end of the switch lever; and g. a resilient member on the switch lever compressed between the contact member and the first support member.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
43 words
The light signalling device of claim 3 wherein the switch further comprises: a plurality of position selection retention means on the second support member for retaining the contact member in preselected positions when the switch lever is pivoted at the first support member.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
49 words
The light signalling device of claim 3 wherein the switch further comprises: position selection guide means between the first and second support member for guiding the contact member to a preselected one of the position selection retention means when the switch lever is pivoted at the first support member.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
50 words
The light signalling device of claim 5 wherein the switch further comprises: a plurality of circuit connection means mounted on the second support member for electrical interconnection through the contact member and for circuit making and breaking engagement therebetween when the switch lever is pivoted at the first support member.
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) | 1981-07-03 | 1982-01-02 | 1982-07-04 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1985-07-03 | 1986-01-02 | 1986-07-04 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1989-07-03 | 1990-01-02 | 1990-07-04 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |