US4358272A
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Motor-vehicle driving instruction and testing apparatus
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1980-11-21
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Granted: 1982-11-09
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Expires: 2000-11-21
Abstract
Abstract The apparatus measures the braking of the vehicle and the turning action on the wheels, secondarily the speed and the acceleration or the running of the engine. It records these measurements graphically and simultaneously so that, if necessary, the driver may correct his mistakes. A warning is activated if the vehicle is braked and its wheels are turned at the same time. This warning is graphic, audible or visual. The apparatus is useful for driving instruction and tests.
Inventors
- 👤 Michel Gurtner
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-06 02:55
CPC Classifications
G; G09; G09B; G09B19/00; G09B19/16; G09B19/167; G07; G07C; G07C5/00; G07C5/08; G07C5/12
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 7
Claim 1
Independent Claim
68 words
A motor vehicle driving instruction and testing apparatus, comprising, in combination: a disc rotating as a function of time; means for measuring the turning of the wheels of said vehicle; warning means activated when said vehicle is simultaneously braked and said wheels are turned; recording means for graphically and simultaneously recording combined braking and turning actions; said recording means comprising stylographs adapted to place markings on said disc.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
68 words
A motor vehicle driving instruction and testing apparatus, comprising, in combination: a disc rotating as a function of time; means for measuring the turning of the wheels of said vehicle; warning means activated when said vehicle is simultaneously braked and said wheels are turned; recording means for graphically and simultaneously recording combined braking and turning actions; said recording means comprising stylographs adapted to place markings on said disc.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
31 words
The apparatus of claim 1, further including means for measuring the speed of said vehicle, its acceleration or the running of the engine thereof together with corresponding graphic recording means therefor.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
20 words
The apparatus of claim 1, wherein said warning means are a graphic recording, an audible signal or a visual signal.
Claim 5
Independent Claim
126 words
The apparatus of claims 1 or 2, comprising: a first stylograph for inscribing the braking of said vehicle on said disc after said braking has been measured by braking circuits; a second stylograph for inscribing on said disc turning or correcting of said vehicle beyond a certain turning angle not including gentle curves; a third stylograph for noting on said disc when the vehicle is simultaneously braked and turned or corrected; a fourth stylograph for inscribing on said disc the speed of said vehicle; said fourth stylograph being connected to the speedometer cable of said vehicle; and a fifth stylograph connected to the revolution counter of said vehicle and recording on said disc the idling of the engine and the acceleration and deceleration of said vehicle.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
16 words
The apparatus of claim 1, including means providing a new disc after a given recording period.
Claim 7
Independent Claim
20 words
The apparatus of claims 1 or 4, wherein the recordings of each stylograph on said disc are in different colors.
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) | 1985-11-08 | 1986-05-10 | 1986-11-09 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1989-11-08 | 1990-05-10 | 1990-11-09 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1993-11-08 | 1994-05-10 | 1994-11-09 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |