US4288784A
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Light and alarm device
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1979-10-31
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Granted: 1981-09-08
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Expires: 1999-10-31
Abstract
Abstract In an audio visual alarm device that can be mounted on a wall or a post an enclosure with an automatic dusk to dawn security light, a selectively energizable rotating signal light and an audible electrically actuated siren. A remotely controlled relay energizes the alarm and a circuit arranged to extinguish the security light upon actuation of the alarm.
Inventors
- 👤 Andrew Fusco
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-24 05:42
CPC Classifications
B; B60; B60Q; B60Q1/00; B60Q1/26; B60Q1/2611; G; G08; G08B; G08B7/00; G08B7/06
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 5
Claim 1
Independent Claim
200 words
A security light and alarm device consisting of a housing having light transmitting extensions on its upper and lower ends, a rotatable socket assembly positioned in the extension on said upper end thereof, at least one alarm lamp mounted in said rotatable socket assembly, a power source, a circuit in connection with said power source and said rotatable socket assembly for energizing said rotatable socket assembly and alarm lamp and means for imparting rotary movement to said rotatable socket assembly, a security light located in said light transmitting extension on the lower end of said housing, a circuit in connection with said power source and said security light, a photocell positioned exteriorly of said housing and arranged to receive light from said alarm lamp and controlling said circuit connecting said power source and said security light, said photocell arranged to disconnect said security light by interrupting said circuit thereto upon actuation and rotation of said alarm lamp, and separate means for controlling said circuit in connection with said power source and said rotatable socket assembly and the alarm lamp and said means for imparting rotary movement to said socket assembly and wherein said security light is a mercury vapor type.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
200 words
A security light and alarm device consisting of a housing having light transmitting extensions on its upper and lower ends, a rotatable socket assembly positioned in the extension on said upper end thereof, at least one alarm lamp mounted in said rotatable socket assembly, a power source, a circuit in connection with said power source and said rotatable socket assembly for energizing said rotatable socket assembly and alarm lamp and means for imparting rotary movement to said rotatable socket assembly, a security light located in said light transmitting extension on the lower end of said housing, a circuit in connection with said power source and said security light, a photocell positioned exteriorly of said housing and arranged to receive light from said alarm lamp and controlling said circuit connecting said power source and said security light, said photocell arranged to disconnect said security light by interrupting said circuit thereto upon actuation and rotation of said alarm lamp, and separate means for controlling said circuit in connection with said power source and said rotatable socket assembly and the alarm lamp and said means for imparting rotary movement to said socket assembly and wherein said security light is a mercury vapor type.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
40 words
The security light and alarm device set forth in claim 1 wherein said means for imparting rotary movement to said socket assembly comprises a motor and gear box, a rotatable shaft in said gear box engaging said rotatable socket assembly.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
53 words
The security light and alarm device of claim 1 wherein separate means for controlling said circuit in connection with said power source for energizing said rotatable socket assembly and alarm lamp comprises a solenoid actuated switch, a circuit connecting said solenoid actuated switch and manually operated means for energizing said solenoid operated switch.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
48 words
The security light and alarm device set forth in claim 1 and wherein said housing is cylindrical, the light transmitting extension on its upper end is dome-shaped to form a weather tight enclosure and the light transmitting extension on its lower end comprises an open ended semi-cylindrical lens.
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) | 1984-09-07 | 1985-03-09 | 1985-09-08 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1988-09-07 | 1989-03-09 | 1989-09-08 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1992-09-07 | 1993-03-09 | 1993-09-08 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |