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Class 340/404.1 - Pneumatic-type sound producer (e.g., whistle or siren)


Subclass of Class 340 - Communications: electrical
Definition: Subject matter wherein the signalling means is operated
No. of patents: 24
Last issue date: 06/17/2008


NumberTitleIssue Date
7387079Automatic horn shutter
A horn assembly is disclosed. The horn assembly includes a shutter than can cooperate with a horn valve. The shutter disposed on an end portion of the horn assembly can help seal the horn assembly and prevent moisture, rain or debris from entering the interior of th...
06/17/2008
7376271Method for quantization of histogram bin value of image
A method for quantization of a color histogram bin value of an image or video, and more particularly, a method for non-uniform quantization of a color histogram bin value of an image (or video) according to the frequency of color occurrence is provided. The methods ...
05/20/2008
7370600Air horn with light signal
A horn device includes a trumpet fixture which removably attaches to the valve portion of a canister containing a charge of compressed air. An actuator button on the trumpet fixture is operable to open the valve assembly of the canister causing release of the pressu...
05/13/2008
7119665Sound generator for a kite
A sound generator including a mounting clip for attachment to a kite frame. A support arm is secured to, and projects from, the mounting clip. The support arm has a distal end remote from the mounting clip. A pivot mechanism is secured to the distal end of the suppo...
10/10/2006
7038576Electropneumatic horn
An electropneumatic acoustic horn is disclosed, comprising an electric compressor unit for generating compressed air and a sound wave generator comprising at least an acoustic chamber associated to at least a volute wound acoustic duct adapted to propagate the produ...
05/02/2006
6972697Controller for automatically manipulating a horn signal for navigational purposes
A system and method for a horn controller is provided that automatically operates a vessel's horn as a foghorn. The horn controller automatically causes the vessel's horn to sound according to the proper foghorn sounding schedule. The horn controller is designed to ...
12/06/2005
6329927Alert light
An alert device that includes a tubular encasement holding battery powered marking light, a compass and a whistle, the tubular encasement and whistle are threadedly interconnected and rotating the whistle of the device with respect to the tubular encaseme...
12/11/2001
6320513Dirty filter indicator
A dirty filter indicator device adapted for use with a furnace, an air conditioning assembly and the like. As the filter collects dirt and dust, the overall airflow is restricted causing more air to flow through the whistle device. This increased air flow...
11/20/2001
6294984Air horn assembly
An electro-pneumatic air-horn assembly comprises a horn assembly, an electrically powered air-compressor assembly, a mounting bracket, and a rigid metal conduit. The horn assembly includes an elongated trumpet. The air-compressor assembly is adapted to pr...
09/25/2001
5841368Device for positioning a vehicle in relation to the walls of a garage, and/or in relation to an adjacent vehicle
The invention is directed toward a parking assist device which is removably affixed in relation to a surface and is adapted to engage the on coming wheels of a vehicle and provide upon being engaged by the wheels of a vehicle a signal to the operator to s...
11/24/1998
5581242Automatic alarm display processing system in plant
An alarm system in a plant for outputting a plurality of alarms with respect to devices constituting the plant and monitor information with respect to the devices. In the system, there is provided a unit for storing a table for correspondingly relating a ...
12/03/1996
5568127Drowsiness warning device and neck support
A drowsiness warning device includes a band which is securable about a wearer's neck, and an alarm positioned by the band below the wearer's chin for producing a tactile and an aural warning as the chin contacts the alarm device. The band includes a centr...
10/22/1996
5563574Electronic sound producing game animal distraction device for use by a hunter
An electronic sound producing device for use by a hunter including a transmitter mechanism for generating and transmitting into free space one of a plurality of radio signals and with the radio signal selectable by the hunter; a coupling mechanism for sec...
10/08/1996
5546075Warning apparatus
A warning apparatus comprising a plurality of warning mat units interconnected and arranged side by side in a such manner as to surround a dangerous area, in which the warning mat units each comprise a base plate, a flexible cover sheet secured to an uppe...
08/13/1996
5517173Apparatus generating noise sound for electric car
An apparatus for generating a noise sound, which is equipped in industrial electric cars with little or no driving sound and generates an appropriate amount of noise sound so that the nearby cars or pedestrians can notice their approch in a narrow pathway...
05/14/1996
5402102Remote control operator for game callers
A device, which is operated at a distance by pulling on a string acting upon a bellows, for blowing a stream of air under pressure into a game caller. The apparatus is used to draw an animal in a selected direction, and to attract and hold that animal's a...
03/28/1995
5321388High efficiency phase and amplitude matched multiple horn electronic siren
An electronic siren apparatus has a primary horn with a throat which splits into matched secondary horns each having sides, an output end, a longitudinal axis, and a circumference. The secondary horns are folded back toward and around the primary horn and...
06/14/1994
5291183Multi-functional alarming system
An alarm system employing a vocoder which enables the alarm system to emit not only a buzzing sound but also a human voice, the alarm system being composed of a microphone, a microphone amplifier, a vocoder, a memory, a preamplifier, a power amplifier and...
03/01/1994
5023608Fuel filler alarm for boats
A fuel filler alarm for boats includes a housing, a whistle element on the housing and a suction ring on the housing. The suction ring is operable for detachably securing the housing to the hull of a boat adjacent a fuel tank vent thereon so that air pass...
06/11/1991
4635039Low drag warning system for emergency vehicles
A low drag warning system for emergency vehicles having an aerodynamic design reducing turbulent flow past the housing for increased fuel economy and performance. The housing of the warning light system is provided with a pair of light globe compartments ...
01/06/1987
4340007Portable locking and alarm system
A portable locking and alarm system for securing objects to a stationary member comprising an enclosed casing and a flexible cable secured at one end to the casing by a conventional key-type lock and secured at its opposite end to an audio alarm actuating...
07/20/1982
4300128Motor actuated bell
A motor actuated bell comprises a pneumatic actuator. A hammer is operatively associated so as to be movable into striking contact with an associated gong to produce bell sound....
11/10/1981
4171677Horn flare
A horn flare has first and second plastics mouldings which are welded or adhesively secured together. The first moulding has an end wall having a central opening aligned with the space inside a first annular wall extending integrally from the end wall. A ...
10/23/1979
 
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