Signals and indicators – Vehicle – Curb feelers
Patent
1993-04-26
1994-04-26
Cuchlinski, Jr., William A.
Signals and indicators
Vehicle
Curb feelers
116209, 40591, 340468, 340472, 340487, 362 32, 362 801, B60Q 126, G08B 500
Patent
active
053057040
ABSTRACT:
A new and improved automobile locator apparatus includes a base member adapted to fit onto a top edge of an automobile window, an identifier element, and an adjustable assembly, connected between the base member and the identifier element, for orienting the identifier element with respect to the base member at a variety of selectable orientations. The adjustable orientation assembly includes a first element containing a first uneven surface connected to the base member and a second element containing a second uneven surface connected to the identifier element. A spring urges the first element and the second element together when a selected orientation of the identifier element with respect to the base member has been made. The identifier element may be an internally illuminated flat panel that employs fiber optics. Indicia are placed on top of the internally illuminated flat panel element to provide for specific identification information. A wire retractor may be located between the base member and a source of electrical power for winding wire from the base member and unwinding wire to the base member when the automobile window, to which the base member is fitted, is raised or lowered.
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Bender S. Michael
Cuchlinski Jr. William A.
Worth W. Morris
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