Communications: electrical – Land vehicle alarms or indicators – External alarm or indicator of movement
Reexamination Certificate
2005-10-04
2005-10-04
Swarthout, Brent A. (Department: 2636)
Communications: electrical
Land vehicle alarms or indicators
External alarm or indicator of movement
C340S465000, C340S468000, C340S475000
Reexamination Certificate
active
06952162
ABSTRACT:
A Multi-Directional Clustered Signal Light system for land vehicles is incorporated on opposing sides of a land vehicle's front and rear bumpers. The system signals the driver's intention to turn left, move forward or turn right by illuminating arrows within the cluster light. The left and right turn lighted arrows are color-coded and flash until the steering wheel is straightened upon completion of a turn. The move forward lighted arrow indication is color-coded and remains on for a period of about 0.5 minute to 1 minute. The system signals nearby drivers and pedestrians, to inform them concerning the vehicle's intended direction of movement. Safety margins are improved and accidents otherwise resulting from miscommunication between drivers are virtually eliminated. The signal light is connected using a single connector and installed as a single unit, thereby facilitating cost effective installation and replacement.
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K&R Distributing, Inc.—Arrow Light Kit found at http://www.krdist.com/arrowlt.htm.
Monck Joan M.
Monck Michael M.
Monck Paul
Buff Ernest D.
Ernest D. Buff & Associates LLC
Pierson Theodore J.
Swarthout Brent A.
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