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Telephone automatic car starter
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1991-10-09
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Granted: 1992-07-14
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Expires: 2011-10-09
Abstract
Abstract A novel automatic remote car starting unit is presented which is activated by the audible signal from a telephone pager. The unit receives the audible signal from the pager and activates the ignition and throttle of a vehicle. Timers allow the ignition cycle to start the vehicle and shut off the unit if the car fails to start. The oil pressure and water temperature of the engine are monitored and the unit shuts off the car in case the oil pressure or water temperature become dangerous. The vehicle's air conditioning or heater may also be activated to cool or heat the car to a desired level. Once the engine is running and the desired climatic level is reached, the vehicle's horn signals that the car is ready to drive.
Inventors
- 👤 Donald D. Parmley
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-26 18:46
CPC Classifications
F; F02; F02N; F02N11/00; F02N11/08; F02N11/0803; F02N11/0807
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 10
Claim 1
Independent Claim
74 words
An automatic remote engine starter, comprising: (a) a sound sensor adapted to detect a remotely activated audible signal; (b) a means for activating the ignition system of a vehicle by a pulse from said sound sensor; (c) a means for activating the throttle of a vehicle by a pulse from said sound sensor; (c) a safety means for disengaging the ignition and throttle means should the engine not start after a set time period.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
74 words
An automatic remote engine starter, comprising: (a) a sound sensor adapted to detect a remotely activated audible signal; (b) a means for activating the ignition system of a vehicle by a pulse from said sound sensor; (c) a means for activating the throttle of a vehicle by a pulse from said sound sensor; (c) a safety means for disengaging the ignition and throttle means should the engine not start after a set time period.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
19 words
An automatic remote engine starter as in claim 1, wherein said remotely activated audible signal is a telephone pager.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
26 words
An automatic remote engine starter as in claim 1, wherein said safety means comprises a one-minute timer, a six-second timer and oil and temperature monitoring means.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
21 words
An automatic remote engine starter as in claim 1, further comprising a means for activating the interior lights of a vehicle.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
19 words
An automatic remote engine starter as in claim 4, wherein said light means comprises a photo electric sensing cell.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
32 words
An automatic remote engine starter as in claim 1, further comprising a means for activating the heating systems of the vehicle to heat the interior of the vehicle to a desired temperature.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
33 words
An automatic remote engine starter as in claim 1, further comprising a means for activating the air conditioning system of the vehicle to cool the interior of the vehicle to a desired temperature.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
29 words
An automatic remote engine starter as in claim 7, further comprising a means for signalling when the climatic condition of the interior of the vehicle meets a desired temperature.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
26 words
An automatic remote engine starter as in claim 1, further comprising a means for activating a garage door opener by a pulse from said sound sensor.
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