US4222028A
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Vehicle message reminder system
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1977-10-31
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Granted: 1980-09-09
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Expires: 1997-10-31
Abstract
Abstract A vehicle message reminder system which includes a timer for closing a timer switch when energized and retaining the switch in closed position for a pre-set time after which the timer coil is de-energized. A relay connected to the timer energizes a tape recorder hooked-up thereto during the time when the ignition switch and timer switch are in closed positions. The tape recorder is of conventional design and has recorded messages relating to the operation of the vehicle.
Inventors
- 👤 Peter G. Danchilla
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-23 02:14
CPC Classifications
B; B60; B60Q; B60Q9/00; B60Q9/001
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 3
Claim 1
Independent Claim
180 words
A vehicle message reminder system connected to a conventional key operated ignition switch of a vehicle, comprising, in combination, a timer having a timing switch that is closed to the ON position of the timing switch upon electrical energization of a coil in the timer, said timer coil being energized by turning on said key operated ignition switch and de-energized by turning off said key operated ignition switch; said timing switch being connected to the vehicle battery; a tape player of the closed loop type connected to said timing switch and to a relay; said relay energizing said tape player for a period of time during which said ignition switch is off and said timing switch is in its closed ON position; said tape player including a loudspeaker and giving reminder messages relating to vehicle operations taking place after said vehicle is parked, in which said timer retains said timing switch in the ON position for a pre-set time period after the coil of the timer has been electrically de-energized by the turning off of the key operated ignition switch.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
180 words
A vehicle message reminder system connected to a conventional key operated ignition switch of a vehicle, comprising, in combination, a timer having a timing switch that is closed to the ON position of the timing switch upon electrical energization of a coil in the timer, said timer coil being energized by turning on said key operated ignition switch and de-energized by turning off said key operated ignition switch; said timing switch being connected to the vehicle battery; a tape player of the closed loop type connected to said timing switch and to a relay; said relay energizing said tape player for a period of time during which said ignition switch is off and said timing switch is in its closed ON position; said tape player including a loudspeaker and giving reminder messages relating to vehicle operations taking place after said vehicle is parked, in which said timer retains said timing switch in the ON position for a pre-set time period after the coil of the timer has been electrically de-energized by the turning off of the key operated ignition switch.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
21 words
The combination as recited in claim 1 in which said timer is of the category of the Agastat type, type II.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
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| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1987-09-09 | 1988-03-10 | 1988-09-09 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1991-09-09 | 1992-03-10 | 1992-09-09 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |