US5047747A
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Combination back-up light and sound emitting device for trucks and other automotive vehicles
Assignee: Hopkins Manufacturing Corp
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Filing: 1990-07-25
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Granted: 1991-09-10
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Expires: 2010-07-25
Abstract
Abstract A combination back-up light and sound emitting device includes a housing formed by a reflector and a light transmitting cover. A light bulb is mounted within the reflector, as is a piezo electric speaker. Both the light bulb and the speaker are electrically connected to an electrical socket in the reflector, into which an electrical plug from the vehicle may be fitted. Therefore, once the housing is mounted to a vehicle, electrical connection for both the light bulb and the sound emitting device can be achieved by the single operation of inserting the electrical plug into the socket.
Inventors
- 👤 Mark Gottlieb
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-26 02:20
CPC Classifications
B; B60; B60Q; B60Q1/00; B60Q1/0017; B60Q1/02; B60Q1/22; B60Q5/00
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 4
Claim 1
Independent Claim
100 words
A combination back-up light and sound emitting device for a truck, comprising: a reflector having means for mechanical and electrical connection to a vehicle; a light transmitting cover mounted to said reflector to form a housing therewith; a light emitting device mounted in said housing and electrically connected to said means for electrical connection to a vehicle; and a sound emitting device electrically connected to said means for electrical connection to a vehicle, whereby both said light emitting device and said sound emitting device are simultaneously electrically connected to a vehicle by said means for electrical connection to a vehicle.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
100 words
A combination back-up light and sound emitting device for a truck, comprising: a reflector having means for mechanical and electrical connection to a vehicle; a light transmitting cover mounted to said reflector to form a housing therewith; a light emitting device mounted in said housing and electrically connected to said means for electrical connection to a vehicle; and a sound emitting device electrically connected to said means for electrical connection to a vehicle, whereby both said light emitting device and said sound emitting device are simultaneously electrically connected to a vehicle by said means for electrical connection to a vehicle.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
40 words
The device of claim 1 wherein said means for electrical connection to a vehicle comprises a socket in said housing into which may be inserted an electrical plug supplied with current when the transmission of the vehicle is in reverse.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
48 words
The device of claim 2 wherein said sound emitting device comprises: a piezoelectric element mounted in said housing and cooperating with said housing to define a Helmholtz chamber; an electronic driving circuit for said piezoelectric element; and an opening in said housing and communication with said Helmholtz chamber.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
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| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1994-09-09 | 1995-03-11 | 1995-09-10 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1998-09-09 | 1999-03-11 | 1999-09-10 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 2002-09-09 | 2003-03-11 | 2003-09-10 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |