Communications: electrical – Land vehicle alarms or indicators – Internal alarm or indicator responsive to a condition of the...
Patent
1997-07-25
1998-12-01
Hofsass, Jeffery A.
Communications: electrical
Land vehicle alarms or indicators
Internal alarm or indicator responsive to a condition of the...
340473, 340321, 340693, 320111, 362439, B60Q 100
Patent
active
058444726
ABSTRACT:
A portable, electronic device provides base functions as an illuminated key holder, a recharging system, and an accessory light, as well as extended functions. The internal Nicad battery power supply can be recharged from a variety of sources. With the device plugged into a recharging source such as a cigarette lighter socket, a special docking mechanism interfaces with it to power or recharge a variety of electronic devices. The docking unit provides a universal adaptor to mate with several different popular socket sizes. In the best mode an audio recorder and playback device is combined with the flashlight and key chain apparatus. This enables both voice recording and playback. A map light mounting system enables the module to be held in a desired position within a vehicle to provide a mounted light source once the key ring is removed. The map light uses a resilient stand having a pair of slotted wings that are coupled to specially configured clips that easily adapt to surfaces and projections that might be encountered within an automobile such as air conditioning louvers or the like. The clips have special hooks that are slidably captivated within the wing slots. Zig-zag clip legs are resiliently biased together to readily affix the clips to an object. The docking system normally provides a regulated direct current output that is voltage selectable to supply voltages used by common electronic devices. A bypass switch within the module bypasses the module voltage regulator for docking.
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Carver Stephan D.
Hofsass Jeffery A.
La Anh
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