US4323879A
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Bicycle safety flasher with optional mounting means for other uses
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1980-10-10
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Granted: 1982-04-06
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Expires: 2000-10-10
Abstract
Abstract A safety flasher to be mounted on a bicycle, or alternatively to be worn by a person. Its purpose is to increase one's visibility at night. It features a simple assembly and closing means in which a pair of screws hold major components in location and also complete the electrical circuit between the control and the signal lamp.
Inventors
- 👤 Dale T. Kelley
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-28 10:16
CPC Classifications
B; B62; B62J; B62J6/00; B62J6/01
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 9
Claim 1
Independent Claim
168 words
In a safety flasher having a battery case with two inwardly projecting bosses between which a battery is received, each of said bosses having an axial opening therein which is open at the inner end of said boss, a lens closing said battery case, a circuit board providing a flasher circuit, a reflector assembly carrying a lamp with terminals for shining light through said lens, and fasteners for fastening said reflector assembly to said bosses, the improvement wherein: said bosses have transverse slots therein which intersect said axial openings and are open at the inner ends and at the opposite sides of the respective bosses; said circuit board has wire terminations seated in said transverse slots and extending across said axial openings in the respective bosses; and said fasteners extend into said axial openings in the bosses and contact said wire terminations seated in said transverse slots in the bosses, said fasteners also contacting said lamp terminals for completing electrical connections between said circuit board and said lamp.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
168 words
In a safety flasher having a battery case with two inwardly projecting bosses between which a battery is received, each of said bosses having an axial opening therein which is open at the inner end of said boss, a lens closing said battery case, a circuit board providing a flasher circuit, a reflector assembly carrying a lamp with terminals for shining light through said lens, and fasteners for fastening said reflector assembly to said bosses, the improvement wherein: said bosses have transverse slots therein which intersect said axial openings and are open at the inner ends and at the opposite sides of the respective bosses; said circuit board has wire terminations seated in said transverse slots and extending across said axial openings in the respective bosses; and said fasteners extend into said axial openings in the bosses and contact said wire terminations seated in said transverse slots in the bosses, said fasteners also contacting said lamp terminals for completing electrical connections between said circuit board and said lamp.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
29 words
A safety flasher according to claim 1, wherein said reflector assembly extends closely across the inner ends of said bosses and traps said wire terminations in said transverse slots.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
29 words
A safety flasher according to claim 1, wherein said fasteners are screws which squeeze said wire terminations laterally against the inside of said bosses at said axial openings therein.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
29 words
A safety flasher according to claim 3, wherein said reflector assembly extends closely across the inner ends of said bosses and traps said wire terminations in said transverse slots.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
35 words
A safety flasher according to claim 3, wherein said wire terminations extend substantially straight across said axial openings in the bosses between said transverse slots in the bosses prior to their engagement by said screws.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
40 words
A safety flasher according to claim 1, wherein said wire terminations extend substantially parallel to each other, and said transverse slots in the respective bosses extend substantially parallel to each other to facilitate the insertion of said wire terminations therein.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
29 words
A safety flasher according to claim 6, wherein said reflector assembly extends closely across the inner ends of said bosses and traps said wire terminations in said transverse slots
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
29 words
A safety flasher according to claim 7, wherein said fasteners are screws which squeeze said wire terminations laterally against the inside of said bosses at said axial openings therein.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
US4047150A
Cited
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1985-04-05 | 1985-10-05 | 1986-04-06 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1989-04-05 | 1989-10-05 | 1990-04-06 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1993-04-05 | 1993-10-05 | 1994-04-06 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |