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US4206409A
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Motor vehicle communication apparatus
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1978-02-21
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Granted: 1980-06-03
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Expires: 1998-02-21
Abstract
Abstract A motor vehicle communication apparatus utilizes a housing having a pair of removeable helmets disposed therein, each carrying a microphone and receiver combination coupled to a receptacle disposed on the outside surfaces thereof. The housing is provided with a pair of reels, each carrying a plug-like device affixed to the end of an electrical cable for purposes of coupling the helmets to the electrical communication devices mounted within the housing including a radio receiver, an intercommunication amplifier and, if desired, a transceiver. A control box, remotely located from the housing, electrically operates each of the electronic devices carried by the housing and is readily accessible to the operator of the motor vehicle.
Inventors
- 👤 Samuel A. McKinney
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-05 22:24
CPC Classifications
H; H04; H04B; H04B1/00; H04B1/38; H04B1/3822; A; A42; A42B; A42B3/00; A42B3/04; A42B3/30; A42B3/303
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 6
Claim 1
Independent Claim
186 words
A motor vehicle communication apparatus comprising a housing, at least a pair of helmets, each of said at least a pair of helmets having a microphone and a receiver mounted thereon, said each of said helmets having a receptacle secured thereto, said receptacle electrically coupled to said microphone and said receiver, a pair of reels, a radio receiver, said radio receiver carried by said housing, an amplifier, said amplifier carried by said housing, said housing configured to have said at least said pair of helmets stored therewithin, said pair of reels enclosed within said housing, a cable, a control box, a plurality of switches, said control box carrying said plurality of switches, said cable electrically interconnecting said plurality of switches and said amplifier and said radio receiver, said each of said reels carrying an electrical cable wound thereon, said electrical cable having a plug secured to the free end thereof, said plug for removeable electrical engagement with said receptacle, the other end of said electrical cable electrically coupled to said cable, said radio receiver electrically coupled to said cable, said amplifier electrically coupled to said cable.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
186 words
A motor vehicle communication apparatus comprising a housing, at least a pair of helmets, each of said at least a pair of helmets having a microphone and a receiver mounted thereon, said each of said helmets having a receptacle secured thereto, said receptacle electrically coupled to said microphone and said receiver, a pair of reels, a radio receiver, said radio receiver carried by said housing, an amplifier, said amplifier carried by said housing, said housing configured to have said at least said pair of helmets stored therewithin, said pair of reels enclosed within said housing, a cable, a control box, a plurality of switches, said control box carrying said plurality of switches, said cable electrically interconnecting said plurality of switches and said amplifier and said radio receiver, said each of said reels carrying an electrical cable wound thereon, said electrical cable having a plug secured to the free end thereof, said plug for removeable electrical engagement with said receptacle, the other end of said electrical cable electrically coupled to said cable, said radio receiver electrically coupled to said cable, said amplifier electrically coupled to said cable.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
30 words
The apparatus as claimed in claim 1 further comprising a communications band transceiver, said communications band transceiver carried by said housing, said communications band transceiver electrically coupled to said cable.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
20 words
The apparatus as claimed in claim 1 wherein a portion of said cable passes through an opening in said housing.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
26 words
The apparatus as claimed in claim 1 further comprising a lid, said lid hingeably secured to said housing, means to secure said lid in locked position.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
40 words
The apparatus as claimed in claim 1 wherein said housing is carried on a motor bicycle, said control box being carried by said motor bicycle, said control box being secured to said motor bicycle adjacent the front fork regions thereof.
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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) | 1983-06-03 | 1983-12-03 | 1984-06-03 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1987-06-03 | 1987-12-03 | 1988-06-03 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1991-06-03 | 1991-12-03 | 1992-06-03 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |