Abstract: This invention is additional safety for vehicles passing in multiple traffic lanes to indicate passing of another vehicle is anticipated or intended or that change over to an inner or outer lane of multiple lane road is to be made. In heavy traffic, a passing driver may not see the rear turn signal lamp when an initial overlap occurs. On each side of the vehicle, the rear view mirrors attached to the front doors, are mounted flashing lane changing signal lamps which are readily visible to the passing driver, however, do not interfere in any way to the vision of the driver or passengers. For further safety in alerting others, these lamps also will flash in unison with brake lamps when vehicle is backing. In addition, third and fourth self contained thermostatic lamps also can be incorporated as a separate auxiliary hazard using minute drain on battery for long term signaling.

Abstract: In an automotive vehicle alarm system the opening of selected movable vehicle structural panels when the alarm system is activated initiates the operation of a first timer's timing sequence which cause alternate operation of low and high frequency or sound level blasts from selected horns; flashing of all of the directional lamps; opening of the electrical supply to the vehicle ignition fuel pump and starter motor circuits and the initiation of a second timer's timing sequence which provides a parallel means for the opening of the electrical supply to the vehicle ignition, fuel pump and starter motor. The timing sequence of the first timer is approximately two to three minutes and cannot be terminated by the closing of the opened structural panel switch which activates the horns and flashing of all of the directional lamps. However, cutting the wires to operational lock switches will terminate the horns and flashing lamps.

Abstract: A light module for connection to an automobile linking circuit for placement at an elevated level at the rear of the vehicle. The light module includes a pair of low candle power illuminating lamps on each side of a centrally positioned higher candle power illumination lamp. The pairs of lamps intermittently illuminate together when the vehicle headlights are off indicating a turn direction. When the head lights are illuminated the lamps of each pair of lamps alternately illuminate indicating turn direction. When the automobile brakes are applied all five lamps of the module illuminate. When the hazard light system of the automobile is activated, the illumination of all five lamps of the module alternate on and off. When in addition to the hazard circuit activation the head lamps are turned on the illumination of the outer most lamps on each end of the module alternate with the center lamp.

Abstract: Directional signaling for automobile vehicles in which vehicle turning is indicated by the flashing of the front turn signal lights and the alternate flashing of the combined brake and rear turn lights. A key operated ignition switch is provided that renders the battery voltage off all direction signaling circuits in the "off" position, allows all directional circuits to be energized with battery voltage in the "on" and the "accessory" positions and permits the key to be removed in both the "off" and "accessory" positions. In one embodiment, relay operated switches in conjunction with a conventional flasher unit provide selective flashing of the left or right signal lamps and disconnects brake lamp illumination on the turn signal activated side. The brake light switch is rendered ineffective when the stop lights are being used as turn signals. In another embodiment, the brake lights are utilized in combination with backup lamps.

Abstract: A combined magnetic and thermal activated relay for use in alarm systems. The relay includes a thermal activated bimetal switch in series with the current through the magnetic coil which activates a magnetic switch. The thermal switch is in a normally closed state and the magnetic switch is in a normally open state. When current passes through the coil the magnetic switch changes from its normally open to a closed state applying voltage potential for an external requirement. The heat generated by the coil's resistance to current flow heats the core of the magnetic coil, and after reaching an elevated temperature level the thermal activated switch changes from its normally closed state to an open state opening the current flow path through the magnetic coil causing the magnetic switch to return to its normal open state removing voltage for the external requirement. The switching operation of the thermal switch cycles with temperature changes.

Abstract: An alarm system for an automotive vehicle. In one embodiment the opening of selected movable vehicle structural panels when the alarm is activated causes intermittent operation of the vehicle brake lights, front turn signal lights and the blasting of the vehicle horn. In a second embodiment the opening of selected movable vehicle structural panels when the alarm is activated causes intermittent operation of the vehicle parking lights front and rear, the blasting of the vehicle horn and includes an indicator for determining the on or off status of the parking lamps from within the vehicle. In both embodiments diodes are used to allow normal operation of the hazard lamps, turn signal, horn and parking lamps of the vehicle without activating the alarm system.

Abstract: Anti-theft circuits are provided which can be obtained by incorporating a few components into the electrical system of an existing automobile. In one embodiment interior mounted anti-theft and bypass switches, and an exterior mounted arming switch are interconnected between the turn signal circuitry, the horn circuitry and the door actuated dome and courtesy light circuitry. When all three of these switches are in their off positions, operation of the turn signal lamps, the brake lamps, the horn, and the dome and courtesy lights is conventional. Both the anti-theft and bypass switches can be moved to their on positions to place the circuit into a hazard mode in which the front and rear turn signal lamps flash on and off together, and the rear brake lamps flash on and off together alternatingly with the flashing of the rear turn signal lamps.