US4297678A
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Aircraft safety alarm system
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1979-01-29
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Granted: 1981-10-27
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Expires: 1999-01-29
Abstract
Abstract An aircraft safety alarm system for sounding an alarm that the aircraft engine may be started including outside mounted speaker alarm means and a switch activated by a user that couples a timer device to an alarm circuit for sounding an alarm outside the aircraft for a predetermined time period. The switch may be operated upon opening the aircraft door, operating the aircraft ignition switch or by fastening seat belts.
Inventors
- 👤 Byung H. Lee
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-05 15:27
CPC Classifications
G; G08; G08B; G08B21/00; G08B21/02; B; B64; B64D; B64D45/00
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 6
Claim 1
Independent Claim
185 words
An aircraft safety alarm system for sounding an alarm that the aircraft engine may be started, comprising speaker alarm means located outside the aircraft and being connected in an electrical circuit to a switch that is automatically activated by the aircraft operator prior to operating the aircraft, said electrical circuit being connected to a battery and including an alarm circuit and a timer device, said timer device being automatically activated by said switch to operate said alarm circuit for a predetermined time period to activate the speaker means, said timer device becoming de-activated after said predetermined time period to de-energize said alarm circuit and said speaker alarm means, said alarm circuit further including a base oscillator circuit and an audio oscillator circuit to produce an intermittent sound through the speaker alarm means, said audio oscillator circuit being operated at a frequency different than the base oscillator circuit, and audio amplifying means for amplifying the audio tone through the speaker alarm means, said speaker alarm means further including means to produce an intermittent sound that is both a safety alarm as well as a travel alert.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
185 words
An aircraft safety alarm system for sounding an alarm that the aircraft engine may be started, comprising speaker alarm means located outside the aircraft and being connected in an electrical circuit to a switch that is automatically activated by the aircraft operator prior to operating the aircraft, said electrical circuit being connected to a battery and including an alarm circuit and a timer device, said timer device being automatically activated by said switch to operate said alarm circuit for a predetermined time period to activate the speaker means, said timer device becoming de-activated after said predetermined time period to de-energize said alarm circuit and said speaker alarm means, said alarm circuit further including a base oscillator circuit and an audio oscillator circuit to produce an intermittent sound through the speaker alarm means, said audio oscillator circuit being operated at a frequency different than the base oscillator circuit, and audio amplifying means for amplifying the audio tone through the speaker alarm means, said speaker alarm means further including means to produce an intermittent sound that is both a safety alarm as well as a travel alert.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
31 words
The aircraft safety alarm system as defined in claim 1 wherein said speaker alarm means is directed downwardly to the ground to cause the sound waves to be directed there against.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
23 words
The aircraft safety alarm system that is defined in claim 1 wherein said switch is activated upon opening the door or the aircraft.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
25 words
The aircraft safety alarm system that is defined in claim 1 wherein said switch is activated when the ignition switch of the aircraft is operated.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
24 words
The aircraft safety alarm system that is defined in claim 1 wherein said switch is activated by fastening the seat belts on the aircraft.
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) | 1984-10-26 | 1985-04-27 | 1985-10-27 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1988-10-26 | 1989-04-27 | 1989-10-27 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1992-10-26 | 1993-04-27 | 1993-10-27 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |