Class 340/480 - Electromagnetically actuated mechanical signal

Subclass of Class 340 - Communications: electrical
Definition: Subject matter in which the indicator is a mechanical device
No. of patents: 35
Last issue date: 04/05/2011

Number	Title	Issue Date
7920058	Trailer tire pressure monitoring system A system and method that, upon connection of a trailer to a tow vehicle, a trailer brake controller informs a tire pressure monitoring system to begin monitoring information at the TPMS and at the same time, activates the initiators, i.e., the electromagnets. Sensor...	04/05/2011
7354180	Rapid dispatch emergency signs An illuminated sign includes a plurality of sections. Each section includes a mesh of conductors having illuminating pixels located at conductor intersections. The mesh is surrounded by a frame connected to the frame of another section. Once frame sections of the di...	04/08/2008
7331692	Light beam projector with filter set rotating on its own axis A light beam projector has a light source and a reflector arranged to have light generated by the light source converge into a light beam. The reflector has a hollow curved surface with a focal point where the light source is positioned, and a filter able to change ...	02/19/2008
7237979	Security barrier A barrier for stopping the progress of vehicles, comprising a pivoted barrier adapted to pivot about a non-vertical axis from a first position generally alongside a carriageway to a position where it at least partially blocks the carriageway, and adapted to move bet...	07/03/2007
7196611	Barrier movement operator human interface method and apparatus Improvements in human interaction with barrier movement operators are disclosed. A controller of the barrier movement operator is capable of a number of learning modes in which the controller cooperates with a user to learn operating parameters. The controller guide...	03/27/2007
7158014	Post-trip bus inspection alert system A system and method for alerting responsible personnel to perform a post-trip inspection check for passengers remaining on a bus at the end of a trip by issuing audible and/or visual alerts when the bus is parked and the motor shut off at the end of the trip. The ig...	01/02/2007
7145449	Vehicle safety system A turn indication system for a vehicle includes an indicating member movable between a first position and a second position in response to the actuation of a turn signal switch. A door-ajar indication system for a vehicle includes an indicating member movable betwee...	12/05/2006
7005966	Remote computer controller and control method A computer system is configured to be powered up by a hand-held controller. The hand-held controller is in wireless communication with a computer. One or more buttons on the hand-held controller may be used to automatically launch a particular application program wh...	02/28/2006
7005967	Validation of the presence of an electromagnetic transponder in the field of an amplitude demodulation reader A terminal for generating an electromagnetic field adapted to communicating with at least one transponder, and a method for controlling such a terminal including: an oscillating circuit adapted to being excited by a remote supply signal of the transponder; an amplit...	02/28/2006
6970085	Door sensor and door equipped with such door sensor Door sensor(s) may be attached to a door body or bodies of automatic swing doors. The door sensor(s) may be equipped with door position detectors including geomagnetic sensor(s), the sensor(s) being itself or themselves capable of detecting position(s) occupied by t...	11/29/2005
6879250	For a motor vehicle, an outside element providing a capacitive sensor, and a piece of bodywork including such an outside element The invention relates to an outside element for a motor vehicle, the element being designed to be fitted to the vehicle, e.g. on its bodywork, and comprising an essentially non-conductive protective screen (3), the element being characterized in that behind s...	04/12/2005
6870485	Electronic method and apparatus for detecting and reporting dislocation of heavy mining equipment A method and apparatus for preventing the unexpected loss of heavy mining equipment by detecting the separation of heavy metal parts at an early stage in the separation process, and providing a warning signal in response to which the particular machine that is havin...	03/22/2005
6842110	Indication system for a vehicle An indication system is located within the interior of a vehicle to eliminate any drag caused by the system, and is also mounted in a manner which provides a stealth effect. Preferably, the indication system is incorporated into the interior trim. The indication sys...	01/11/2005
6809654	Message board with work lights for vehicles A deployable message display and work light structure for attachment to a vehicle. Said structure comprises an anchor assembly attachable to the front or rear end of a vehicle, a message display panel support frame having parallel arms hingedly secured at their lowe...	10/26/2004
6348859	Remotely-actuated audio/visual assembly A remotely-actuated audio/visual assembly (10) which consists of a signal transmitting circuit (12) and a signal receiving circuit (58). The circuit (12) is designed to be remotely located from the circuit (58). The circuit (12) is typically connected in ...	02/19/2002
6337623	Elevated warning system for vehicles A supplemental warning apparatus for school buses which is mounted on the roof of the bus in a vertical plane spaced above the usual warning sign which is carried on the side of the bus, the warning apparatus including a display member carried by a base w...	01/08/2002
6172598	Vehicle motion indicator A vehicle motion indicator having a base; a shaft rotatably attached to the base; at least one winder having a hub attached to the shaft; a motor for rotating the shaft to rotate the winder; and switch means responsive to the brake system in the vehicle, ...	01/09/2001
6097287	Helmet safety system The vehicle safety system produces a supplemental warning signal when a braking system of an associated vehicle is actuated. The system includes a warning signal coupled to a wire loop and a flux generator adapted to be coupled to the braking system of th...	08/01/2000
6067012	Apparatus for concealing emergency vehicle warning devices This apparatus conceals an emergency warning device, which may be in the form of an array of laterally spaced lights and/or sirens, mounted on an emergency vehicle below a vertically movable roof section in an opening formed in the roof of the emergency v...	05/23/2000
6049285	Garage door status indicator A garage door status indicating system is provided including a power source. Also included is a switch having a first orientation when the garage door is open and a second orientation when the garage door is closed. A first indication circuit includes a r...	04/11/2000
5869934	Barricade light control switch apparatus The present invention is directed to a barricade light control switch apparatus for operating a battery powered barricade light unit. The apparatus comprises a light unit housing, light source, battery, and circuit means for controlling operation of the l...	02/09/1999
5812052	Switch operated actuating device An actuating device for operating a safety unit mounted on a vehicle which includes a motor having an output shaft, a movable support for supporting the safety unit and moving it between its retracted and extended positions, and a non-mechanical switch ar...	09/22/1998
5589814	Anti-theft vehicle security system Considering the latest vehicle anti-theft systems and anti-theft warning systems that abound today, the theft of vehicles has not been slowed down to any appreciable amount. In fact, the car theft industry lids virtually kept pace with the car manufacturi...	12/31/1996
5512876	Device for the timed lighting of signal triangles on vehicles and of triangles for emergency stops The device according to the present invention allows the timed lighting in following phases of the structure and of the signals provided on two kinds of emergency triangles, a first one (2) provided on the vehicle, and a second one (3) that may be seen at...	04/30/1996
5426414	Enhanced auxiliary signaling device The enhanced auxiliary signaling device of the present invention includes a housing mounted on the rear of a vehicle with a control unit electrically connected to the vehicle electrical system and to a display panel on the housing to display various alpha...	06/20/1995
5408232	Traffic signal device with interchangeable lamps A traffic signal device having a single, continuously-illuminating lamp and several plain reflectors constructed by optical thin film technique to receive the light beam projected from the lamp and respectively reflecting light components of pre-determine...	04/18/1995
5406250	Apparatus for operating a school bus safety device A stop sign and/or crossing arm deployment system is secured to a side and/or the front, respectively of a school bus for deploying a safety stop sign and/or crossing arm between a retracted normal state and a deployed safety state. A dual power circuit i...	04/11/1995
5357239	Actuating device for bus safety gate and stop sign An actuating device (10) for operating a safety unit (12) mounts on a vehicle (14) and moves between a retracted position adjacent the vehicle and an extended position extending outwardly from the vehicle. A housing (16) is fixedly mounted on the vehicle ...	10/18/1994
5281948	Folding school bus stopping arm A housing contains a gate or arm to extend to the driver's side of a school bus to stop vehicular traffic at the back of the bus. The housing and the arm are located at the back of the bus by attaching it to the rear bumper of existing bus. For new buses,...	01/25/1994
5119068	Rear spoiler for use in automobile A spoiler to be mounted on rear part of an automobile comprising a movable plate capable of freely opening and closing itself and which forms a part of an upper plate of a main body. A stop lamp is mounted on the movable plate. The movable plate and the s...	06/02/1992
5053746	Vehicular communication device A vehicular communication device includes a visual display panel comprising a matrix of LED light members operative through a controller and keyboard. The panel is mounted rearwardly of a vehicle forwardly of the trunk lid. The panel includes bracket memb...	10/01/1991
5038136	Traffic control device for school buses A traffic control device for use on school buses which locates the traffic control sign in the normal field of view of oncoming traffic, yet is robust, can be extended and retracted automatically and rapidly, and substantially does not suffer wind, accele...	08/06/1991
5036307	Weather resistant control system for school bus safety device Apparatus for activating a stop sign on a bus from a retracted to an extended position and vice versa. The apparatus includes a motor coupled, via a rotary-to-reciprocating motion translator, to the stop sign. A rotor is connected to the motor and forms a...	07/30/1991
4361829	Device for the turn indicator blinker lights of a motor vehicle, especially of a motorcycle A device for indicating engagement or operable condition of turn indicator blinker lights of a vehicle, wherein the vehicle is provided with a gripping member adapted to be contacted by the driver of a vehicle, such as a grip of a handlebar of a motorcycl...	11/30/1982
4259660	Retractable roof top sign for automotive vehicles A retractable roof top sign for automotive vehicles including a generally rectangular low profile frame for attachment to the roof of the vehicle and a sign structure transversely spanning the frame in pivotal attachment at a lower end between a pair of l...	03/31/1981

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