US4284973A
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Vehicle alarm system
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1979-09-20
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Granted: 1981-08-18
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Expires: 1999-09-20
Abstract
Abstract A portable vehicle alarm system having a motion sensitive switch and a transmitter for transmitting an alarm to a remote receiver. The receiver is capable of several functions including silent alarm to police or security guards as well as visual and audible alarms in remote locations such as light poles and roof tops of buildings. The alarm also includes a key set function with indicator lights for the motion switch and trip/transmit status.
Inventors
- 👤 Steven G. Howell
- 👤 Orville F. Harless
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-24 17:17
CPC Classifications
B; B60; B60R; B60R25/00; B60R25/10; B60R25/102; B60R25/1004; B60R25/1006
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 11
Claim 1
Independent Claim
136 words
An alarm system comprising: a remote receiver component, alarm means operatively connected to said receiver component; a portable transmitter component; trip means operatively connected to said transmitter component whereby when said trip means is closed an alarm signal will be sent from said transmitter component to said receiver component; and an adjustable motion sensitive closure means in the form of a generally horizontally disposed, cylindrical shaped shroud means, at least a part of which is electrically conductive, with a weight means horizontally disposed interiorly thereof supported by a spring arm means operatively connected to said trip means, the length of said spring arm being longitudinally adjustable to adjust the sensitivity of said weight means relative to said cylindrical shroud whereby when said transmitter component is disturbed, the system of the present invention will emit an alarm.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
136 words
An alarm system comprising: a remote receiver component, alarm means operatively connected to said receiver component; a portable transmitter component; trip means operatively connected to said transmitter component whereby when said trip means is closed an alarm signal will be sent from said transmitter component to said receiver component; and an adjustable motion sensitive closure means in the form of a generally horizontally disposed, cylindrical shaped shroud means, at least a part of which is electrically conductive, with a weight means horizontally disposed interiorly thereof supported by a spring arm means operatively connected to said trip means, the length of said spring arm being longitudinally adjustable to adjust the sensitivity of said weight means relative to said cylindrical shroud whereby when said transmitter component is disturbed, the system of the present invention will emit an alarm.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
13 words
The system of claim 1 wherein a visual transmit indicator means is provided.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
14 words
The system of claim 2 wherein the transmit indicator is a light emitting diode.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
20 words
The system of claim 1 wherein an indicator means is provided when the motion sensing means is in unstable condition.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
14 words
The system of claim 4 wherein the indicator means is a light emitting diode.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
35 words
The system of claim 1 wherein alignment means is provided for said motion sensing means whereby optimum disposition of the same can be obtained regardless of the disposition of the remainder of the transmitter component.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
20 words
The system of claim 1 wherein a key operated switch is used for turning the transmitter component on and off.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
40 words
The system of claim 7 wherein a time delay means is provided in the off-on circuit whereby the transmitter component can be cut off within a certain length of time if the motion sensing means is in an unstable condition.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
14 words
The system of claim 8 wherein the time delay period is approximately five seconds.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
22 words
The system of claim 1 wherein the transmitter component is removably mounted over the upper edge of an openable vehicle side window.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
US4155067A
Cited
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1984-08-17 | 1985-02-16 | 1985-08-18 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1988-08-17 | 1989-02-16 | 1989-08-18 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1992-08-17 | 1993-02-16 | 1993-08-18 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |