US4903007A
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Combination back-up light and sound emitting device for automotive vehicle
Assignee: Hopkins Manufacturing Corp
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Filing: 1989-06-06
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Granted: 1990-02-20
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Expires: 2009-06-06
Abstract
Abstract A combination back-up light and sound emitting device for use with an automobile includes a housing having a base at one end and a socket at the other end. A light bulb is mounted in the socket of the housing and a sound emitting device is also mounted in the housing. Bayonet type connectors are formed on the base of the housing and are electrically connected to the light bult and sound emitting device. The bayonet type connectors are used for mechanically connecting the housing to the back-up light socket of a vehicle tail light assembly, so that installation of the combination back-up light and sound emitting device can be accomplished simply by inserting the base into the back-up light socket and turning so as to secure the bayonet type connection.
Inventors
- 👤 Mark Gottlieb
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-26 09:06
CPC Classifications
B; B60; B60Q; B60Q1/00; B60Q1/0017; B60Q1/02; B60Q1/22; B60Q5/00; F; F21; F21S; F21S43/00; F21S43/10; F21S43/19; F21S43/195
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 6
Claim 1
Independent Claim
133 words
A combination back-up light and sound emitting device for use with automotive vehicle, comprising: a housing; means on said housing for mounting a light bulb thereto; an electrical actuated sound emitting device mechanically and electrically connected to said housing; means for mechanically connecting said housing to a back-up light socket of a vehicle tail light assembly; and means on said housing for electrically connecting said sound emitting device and a light bulb mounted in said housing to said means for mechanically connecting said housing to a back-up light socket of a vehicle tail light assembly, whereby the mechanical connection of said combination back-up light and sound emitting device to a back-up socket of a vehicle also provides electrical connection for both said sound emitting device and a light bulb mounted in said housing.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
133 words
A combination back-up light and sound emitting device for use with automotive vehicle, comprising: a housing; means on said housing for mounting a light bulb thereto; an electrical actuated sound emitting device mechanically and electrically connected to said housing; means for mechanically connecting said housing to a back-up light socket of a vehicle tail light assembly; and means on said housing for electrically connecting said sound emitting device and a light bulb mounted in said housing to said means for mechanically connecting said housing to a back-up light socket of a vehicle tail light assembly, whereby the mechanical connection of said combination back-up light and sound emitting device to a back-up socket of a vehicle also provides electrical connection for both said sound emitting device and a light bulb mounted in said housing.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
26 words
The combination back-up light and sound emitting device for use with an automotive vehicle according to claim 1 including a light bulb mounted in said housing.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
30 words
The combination back-up light and sound emitting device for use with an automotive vehicle according to claim 1, wherein said means for mounting comprise a socket having bayonet type connectors.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
31 words
The combination back-up light and sound emitting device for use with an automotive vehicle according to claim 1, wherein said means for mechanically connecting comprise a base having bayonet type connectors.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
51 words
The combination back-up light and sound emitting device for use with an automotive vehicle according to claim 1 wherein said means for electrically connecting comprise electrically conductive means in said housing and connected between said sound emitting device, said means for mounting a light bulb and said means for mechanically connecting.
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