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Bicycle indicator system
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1987-04-17
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Granted: 1988-07-26
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Expires: 2007-04-17
Abstract
Abstract An indicator or lighting system for bicycles or other vehicles. The indicator system includes a turn signal system, a hazard flash system and a running light system employed in conjunction with a timer and utilizing a convenient battery pack as well as a pair of light and cross bar assemblies. each of the turn signal, hazard flash and running light system employs a double-throw double-pole switch having a pair of movable contacts both ganged together to move in unison from respective neutral positions to either a left hand or right hand position. In one active position, the running light switch initiates steady illumination of the lights to provide a running light system. In the other active position, the running light switch allows activation of the hazard flash or turn signal system.
Inventors
- 👤 Harry D. Watson
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-03 22:56
CPC Classifications
B; B62; B62J; B62J6/00; B62J6/05; B62J6/055; B62J6/056
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 14
Claim 1
Independent Claim
124 words
A vehicle indicator system comprising: a right turn signalling lamp; a left turn signalling lamp; means for initiating a steady illumination of both lamps to thus provide a running light mode; means for initiating a flashing illumination of either one of said lamps to thus provide a turn signal mode; and means for initiating a simultaneous flashing illumination of both lamps to thus provide a hazard flash mode; said means for initiating a steady illumination of both lamps including a switch having at least two positions, said switch being placed in a first position to initiate steady illumination of both lamps and with said switch being placed in a second position to allow activation of said turn signal mode or said hazard flash mode.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
124 words
A vehicle indicator system comprising: a right turn signalling lamp; a left turn signalling lamp; means for initiating a steady illumination of both lamps to thus provide a running light mode; means for initiating a flashing illumination of either one of said lamps to thus provide a turn signal mode; and means for initiating a simultaneous flashing illumination of both lamps to thus provide a hazard flash mode; said means for initiating a steady illumination of both lamps including a switch having at least two positions, said switch being placed in a first position to initiate steady illumination of both lamps and with said switch being placed in a second position to allow activation of said turn signal mode or said hazard flash mode.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
14 words
The indicator system of claim 1 wherein said switch is a double-pole double-throw switch.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
13 words
The indicator system of claim 1 wherein said switch is an on-off-on switch.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
28 words
The indicator system of claim 1 further including a right turn signalling lamp and a left turn signalling lamp on both the front and rear of said vehicle.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
26 words
The indicator system of claim 1 wherein said means for initiating a flashing illumination of either one of said lamps includes a momentary on-off-momentary on switch.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
40 words
The indicator system of claim 5 wherein said momentary on-off-momentary on switch has a pair of movable contacts both ganged together to move in unison from respective neutral positions to either a left hand position or a right hand position.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
17 words
The indicator system of claim 5 wherein said momentary on-off-momentary on switch is a double-pole double-throw switch.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
22 words
The indicator system of claim 1 wherein said means for initiating a simultaneous flashing illumination of both lamps includes an on-off-on switch.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
15 words
The indicator system of claim 8 wherein said on-off-on switch is a double-pole double-throw switch.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
38 words
The indicator system of claim 8 wherein said on-off-on switch has a pair of movable contacts both ganged together to move in unison from respective neutral positions to either a left hand position or a right hand position.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
37 words
The indicator system of claim 1 wherein said switch has a pair of movable contacts both ganged together to move in unison from respective neutral positions to either a left hand position or a right hand position.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
56 words
The indicator system of claim 1 wherein said means for initiating a steady illumination of both lamps includes a power source and a timer connectable to said power source by said means for initiating a flashing illumination of either one of said lamps or by said means for initiating a simultaneous flashing illumination of both lamps.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
29 words
The indicator system of claim 12 wherein said means for initiating a simultaneous flashing illumination of both lamps includes one way diode means for preventing feedback to said timer.
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