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US4054789A
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Vehicle safety light
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1976-03-30
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Granted: 1977-10-18
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Expires: 1996-03-30
Abstract
Abstract A vehicular warning light mounted in a storage position on a bracket in the interior of the trunk of a motor vehicle. The bracket is attached to the trunk cover. Upon lifting the trunk cover and closing a switch mounted on the dashboard of the vehicle, a flashing red light is activated and a latch retracted to enable the light to pivot to a use position in a substantially vertical plane.
Inventors
- 👤 Frances Romanelli
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-29 15:41
CPC Classifications
B; B60; B60Q; B60Q1/00; B60Q1/26; B60Q1/50; B60Q1/52; B60Q3/00; B60Q3/30; B60Q7/00
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 7
Claim 1
Independent Claim
153 words
A warning light adapted to be secured to the interior surface of the trunk cover of a motor vehicle comprising: a housing including electrical socket means for receiving a bulb, a reflector, and a lens for transmitting reflected light from a bulb electrically connected to said electrical socket means, bracket means for mounting said housing on a trunk cover of a motor vehicle including a bracket, hinge means pivotally connecting said housing to said bracket for pivotal movement from a storage position wherein said housing is complementally supported by said bracket to a use position in a substantially vertical plane, means associated with said hinge means for urging said housing to its use position, retractible latch means for locking said housing in is storage position, and electrical circuit means connected to said socket means and retractible latch means for simultaneously activating a bulb received within said socket means and retracting said latch means.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
153 words
A warning light adapted to be secured to the interior surface of the trunk cover of a motor vehicle comprising: a housing including electrical socket means for receiving a bulb, a reflector, and a lens for transmitting reflected light from a bulb electrically connected to said electrical socket means, bracket means for mounting said housing on a trunk cover of a motor vehicle including a bracket, hinge means pivotally connecting said housing to said bracket for pivotal movement from a storage position wherein said housing is complementally supported by said bracket to a use position in a substantially vertical plane, means associated with said hinge means for urging said housing to its use position, retractible latch means for locking said housing in is storage position, and electrical circuit means connected to said socket means and retractible latch means for simultaneously activating a bulb received within said socket means and retracting said latch means.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
21 words
A warning light in accordance with claim 1 wherein said urging means is a coil spring connected to said hinge means.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
28 words
A warning light in accordance with claim 1 wherein said circuit means including switch means which when closed will simultaneously activate said bulb and retract said latch means.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
15 words
A warning light in accordance with claim 3 wherein said latch means is solenoid activated.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
29 words
A warning light in accordance with claim 1 wherein said bracket means includes a substantially L-shaped bracket adapted to be connected to the trunk cover of a motor vehicle.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
25 words
A warning light in accordance with claim 5 wherein one of the legs of said L-shaped bracket is hollow, and contains said retractible latch means.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1980-10-17 | 1981-04-18 | 1981-10-18 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1984-10-17 | 1985-04-18 | 1985-10-18 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1988-10-17 | 1989-04-18 | 1989-10-18 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |