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Remote cycle alarm system
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1977-10-06
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Granted: 1980-02-12
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Expires: 1997-10-06
Abstract
Abstract A remote cycle alarm system for preventing theft of motorcycles, bikes and other like vehicles includes a housing which is positioned on a support surface for cooperative engagement with a wheel of a vehicle. Actuating devices are provided on the housing for generating contact closures. A transmitter is also provided on the housing and is responsive to the actuating devices upon a contact closure for transmitting signals. A receiver is utilized to receive the transmitted signals from the transmitter at a remote distance away from the transmitter.
Inventors
- 👤 Fred G. Habib, Jr.
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-01 22:57
CPC Classifications
B; B60; B60R; B60R25/00; B60R25/10; B60R25/102; B60R25/1004
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 9
Claim 1
Independent Claim
116 words
A remote cycle alarm system for preventing theft of vehicles comprising: housing means being positioned on a support surface for co-operative engagement with a wheel of a vehicle; actuating means being disposed on said housing means for generating contact closures; transmitter means disposed on said housing means and being responsive to said acutating means upon a contract closure; receiving means for receiving the transmitted signals by the transmitting means at a remote distance away from said transmitting means; and said housing means comprises a base which is provided with an adjustable means for accommodating various size wheels of the vehicles to maintain the wheel in a central portion of the base and over the actuating means.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
116 words
A remote cycle alarm system for preventing theft of vehicles comprising: housing means being positioned on a support surface for co-operative engagement with a wheel of a vehicle; actuating means being disposed on said housing means for generating contact closures; transmitter means disposed on said housing means and being responsive to said acutating means upon a contract closure; receiving means for receiving the transmitted signals by the transmitting means at a remote distance away from said transmitting means; and said housing means comprises a base which is provided with an adjustable means for accommodating various size wheels of the vehicles to maintain the wheel in a central portion of the base and over the actuating means.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
40 words
A remote cycle alarm system as claimed in claim 1, wherein said actuating means comprises two micro-switches positioned in the bottom of the base adjacent the support surface, said switches being in an open position when contacting the support surface.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
52 words
A remote cycle alarm system as claimed in claim 2, wherein said actuating means further comprises three additional micro-switches disposed substantially in the center of the base and in surrounding contact relationship with the crown portions of the wheel, said three additional micro-switches being in an open position when contacting the wheel.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
23 words
A remote cycle alarm system as claimed in claim 1, wherein said receiving means includes at least one receiver with an audible alarm.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
29 words
A remote cycle alarm system as claimed in claim 4, wherein said receiving means include testing means for checking the operation of said receiver means and said transmitter means.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
20 words
A remote cycle alarm system as claimed in claim 5, wherein said testing means comprises a switch and a light.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
17 words
A remote cycle alarm system as claimed in claim 4, wherein said audible alarm is a horn.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
31 words
A remote cycle alarm system as claimed in claim 4, wherein said receiving means further includes a second receiver with an audible alarm placed in the immediate area of the vehicle.
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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) | 1983-02-11 | 1983-08-13 | 1984-02-12 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1987-02-11 | 1987-08-13 | 1988-02-12 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1991-02-11 | 1991-08-13 | 1992-02-12 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |