Wigwag Type Patents (Class 340/481)
  • Display device for transportation vehicles
    Patent number: 8701320
    Abstract: Disclosed herein is a display device for use on transportation vehicles. The device can be easily altered or removed by the user. The display device contains a mounting bracket which can be permanently or releasably attached to the vehicle and a display which may be permanently or releasably attached to the mounting bracket. The angle of the display may be altered to provide easier viewing from the road.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 8, 2012
    Date of Patent: April 22, 2014
    Assignee: Swypers, LLC
    Inventors: Michael A T Gold, Frank A Rego
  • Flashing beacon
    Patent number: 8269654
    Abstract: A flashing beacon may include a signal unit, a control unit associated with the signal unit, a solar panel or collector, and an activation device that may all be mounted or otherwise positioned on a post of a roadway sign. Light units associated with the signal unit may be programmed to flash on and off in a unique wig-wag pattern. Further, a light bar may also be used with the beacon to generate an intense flash of light soon after activation of the beacon as an additional means of grabbing the attention of the operator of a vehicle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 12, 2011
    Date of Patent: September 18, 2012
    Inventor: Richard D. Jones
  • Flashing beacon
    Patent number: 8081087
    Abstract: A flashing beacon may include a signal unit, a control unit associated with the signal unit, a solar panel or collector, and an activation device that may all be mounted or otherwise positioned on a post of a roadway sign. Light units associated with the signal unit may be programmed to flash on and off in a unique wig-wag pattern. Further, a light bar may also be used with the beacon to generate an intense flash of light soon after activation of the beacon as an additional means of grabbing the attention of the operator of a vehicle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 6, 2007
    Date of Patent: December 20, 2011
    Inventor: Richard D. Jones
  • Multiple purpose electromechanical vehicle signal device
    Patent number: 4956632
    Abstract: A moving signal light for both stationary or traveling vehicles and equipment. The unit can be mounted selectively either inside or outside the vehicle and is controlled either automatically in response to a collision or by the drivers action to provide a flashing moving conspicuous warning light to both traffic and to pedestrians. The unit is activated in one of four ways; thru the brake switch, thru a reverse or back up switch, by a manual switch, or by the automatic collision switch. The movement of the variable speed variable intensity light is controlled by a motion detector in combination with a relay or by the manual switch which has two operating modes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 9, 1989
    Date of Patent: September 11, 1990
    Inventor: John M. Perrigo