US5017903A
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Emergency light
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1989-02-21
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Granted: 1991-05-21
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Expires: 2009-02-21
Abstract
Abstract A warning light is contained in the housing of a rear view mirror assembly mounted to the side of a vehicle and directs a conical beam of light toward the pavement at the side of the vehicle.
Inventors
- 👤 Jacob Krippelz, Sr.
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-26 11:04
CPC Classifications
B; B60; B60Q; B60Q1/00; B60Q1/26; B60Q1/2661; B60Q1/2665; B60R; B60R1/00; B60R1/12; B60R1/1207
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 10
Claim 1
Independent Claim
111 words
An emergency warning light for an automotive vehcile having a window on one side thereof, comprising in combination light source means for producing a beam of flashing light, means mounting said light source means to said one side of said vehicle in spaced relationship with said one side in proximity to said window for causing said beam to be directed downwardly from a location along said one side of said vehicle, said beam of flashing light being generally conical and passing along said one side of said vehicle without directly impinging on said vehicle, and said beam of flashing light being visible from in front of and from behind said vehicle.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
111 words
An emergency warning light for an automotive vehcile having a window on one side thereof, comprising in combination light source means for producing a beam of flashing light, means mounting said light source means to said one side of said vehicle in spaced relationship with said one side in proximity to said window for causing said beam to be directed downwardly from a location along said one side of said vehicle, said beam of flashing light being generally conical and passing along said one side of said vehicle without directly impinging on said vehicle, and said beam of flashing light being visible from in front of and from behind said vehicle.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
110 words
An emergency warning light for an automotive vehicle having a window on one side thereof, comprising in combination a housing mounted in a fixed, substantially unadjustable position on said vehicle adjacent to said window, said housing having an opening in the bottom thereof, a source of light mounted within said housing for directing a conical beam of light downwardly through said opening along said side of said vehicle below said window so as to be visible from in front of and from behind said vehicle, and said opening and said source of light being positioned to prevent said beam of light from directly impinging on said side of said vehicle.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
110 words
An emergency warning light for an automotive vehicle having a window on one side thereof, comprising in combination a housing mounted in a fixed, substantially unadjustable position on said vehicle adjacent to said window, said housing having an opening in the bottom thereof, a source of light mounted within said housing for directing a conical beam of light downwardly through said opening along said side of said vehicle below said window so as to be visible from in front of and from behind said vehicle, and said opening and said source of light being positioned to prevent said beam of light from directly impinging on said side of said vehicle.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
19 words
An emergency warning light according to claim 2, wherein said source of light produces a flashing beam of light.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
15 words
An emergency warning light according to claim 3, wherein said beam of light is stroboscopic
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
15 words
An emergency warning light according to claim 2 wherein said flashing light rays are stroboscopic.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
19 words
An emergency warning light according to claim 2 wherein said beam has an interior angle of approximately thirty degrees.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
74 words
An emergency warning light according to claim 6 and further comprising a side view mirror assembly including a housing mounted to said vehicle adjacent to and below said window, said housing having an opening in the bottom thereof, said source of flashing light rays being fixedly mounted in said mirror assembly for directing said beam of light through said opening to prevent the emission of said light rays in other than a downward direction.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
44 words
A method of providing a visible warning of the presence of a vehicle, comprising the steps of: mounting to said vehicle an emergency warning light as set forth in claim 2, and energizing said radiant energy source means when said vehicle is in fog.
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