Communications: electrical – Land vehicle alarms or indicators
Reexamination Certificate
2007-07-17
2007-07-17
Hofsass, Jeffery (Department: 2612)
Communications: electrical
Land vehicle alarms or indicators
C340S815450, C362S485000, C362S247000, C362S245000
Reexamination Certificate
active
11064395
ABSTRACT:
An indicator is provided that utilizes a side-emitting light-emitting diode to indicate the state of a vehicle. An example vehicle indicator is an automobile turn indicator. Other embodiments and features further provide for a conventional light-emitting diode additionally mounted to the vehicle indicator. Certain embodiments provide a cover that protects the vehicle indicator from damage and influences the pattern and/or frequency of light emanating from the vehicle indicator. Yet other embodiments provide a circuit board for converting power from the vehicle's power source to the particular power requirements, a timing mechanism for controlling illumination, and a heat dissipating apparatus for controlling the temperature of the side-emitting light-emitting diode. Still other embodiments provide an indicator that directs light toward the vehicle operator.
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Stephens Newel Lloyd
Williams Kevin Scott
Grote Industries Inc.
Hofsass Jeffery
Lau Hoi C.
Woodard Emhardt Moriarty McNett & Henry LLP
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