US3341736A
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Daytime driving safety light system for automotive vehicles
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1965-05-07
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Granted: 1967-09-12
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Expires: 1985-05-07
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Roger D Fortney
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-08 10:22
CPC Classifications
B; B60; B60Q; B60Q9/00; B60Q9/001; B60Q1/00; B60Q1/26; B60Q1/2603; B60Q2400/00; B60Q2400/30
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
121 words
A SAFETY LIGHT SYSTEM FOR A MOTOR VEHICLE COMPRISING: (A) AN IGNITION SWITCH, (B) A PAIR OF HIGH-BEAM HEADLIGHTS, (C) A PAIR OF LOW-BEAM HEADLIGHTS, (D) A FIRST MANUALLY OPERABLE DOUBLE-THROW HEADLIGHT SWITCH HAVING FIRST AND SECOND CONTACT TERMINALS, (E) A BATTERY FOR SUPPLYING POWER TO SAID HEADLIGHTS, (F) A BEAM SELECTOR SWITCH FOR SELECTIVELY OPERATING ONLY THE LOW-BEAM HEADLIGHTS OR FOR OPERATING THE LOW-BEAM HEADLIGHTS AND THE HIGH-BEAM HEADLIGHTS TOGETHER, (G) A SECOND MANUALLY OPERABLE LIGHT SWITCH CONNECTED IN SERIES WITH SAID IGNITION SWITCH AND IN PARALLEL WITH THE SECOND CONTACT TERMINAL OF SAID FIRST HEADLIGHT SWITCH, WHEREBY, WHEN SAID FIRST HEADLIGHT SWITCH IS CLOSED AGAINST ITS SAID SECOND CONTACT TERMINAL AND SAID SECOND LIGHT SWITCH IS CLOSED THE OPERA-
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
121 words
A SAFETY LIGHT SYSTEM FOR A MOTOR VEHICLE COMPRISING: (A) AN IGNITION SWITCH, (B) A PAIR OF HIGH-BEAM HEADLIGHTS, (C) A PAIR OF LOW-BEAM HEADLIGHTS, (D) A FIRST MANUALLY OPERABLE DOUBLE-THROW HEADLIGHT SWITCH HAVING FIRST AND SECOND CONTACT TERMINALS, (E) A BATTERY FOR SUPPLYING POWER TO SAID HEADLIGHTS, (F) A BEAM SELECTOR SWITCH FOR SELECTIVELY OPERATING ONLY THE LOW-BEAM HEADLIGHTS OR FOR OPERATING THE LOW-BEAM HEADLIGHTS AND THE HIGH-BEAM HEADLIGHTS TOGETHER, (G) A SECOND MANUALLY OPERABLE LIGHT SWITCH CONNECTED IN SERIES WITH SAID IGNITION SWITCH AND IN PARALLEL WITH THE SECOND CONTACT TERMINAL OF SAID FIRST HEADLIGHT SWITCH, WHEREBY, WHEN SAID FIRST HEADLIGHT SWITCH IS CLOSED AGAINST ITS SAID SECOND CONTACT TERMINAL AND SAID SECOND LIGHT SWITCH IS CLOSED THE OPERA-
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1970-09-11 | 1971-03-13 | 1971-09-12 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1974-09-11 | 1975-03-13 | 1975-09-12 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1978-09-11 | 1979-03-13 | 1979-09-12 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |