Trailer-operated warning systems and methods
OwnerAndrew McIsaacinventor
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Abstract
Systems and methods are discussed for operating emergency flashing lights on a trailer that is parked on a roadway to alert passing motorists, where the trailer is not connected to a tow vehicle. The systems operate on power provided by batteries installed on the trailer.
Claims20
A warning system for a trailer, the trailer comprising a direct current (“DC”) battery disposed thereon, the trailer further comprising a trailer wiring connector disposed thereon, the trailer wiring connector operatively coupled to electrical lights disposed on the trailer, the system comprising:
- a) a flasher mechanism operatively coupled to the DC battery and to the electrical lights via the trailer wiring connector, the flasher mechanism configured to flash the electrical lights on and off when operatively coupled to the DC battery;
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- b) the flasher mechanism configured for adjusting a frequency of flashing the electrical lights on and off at a predetermined rate.
An improved trailer, the trailer comprising a direct current (“DC”) battery disposed thereon, the trailer further comprising a trailer wiring connector disposed thereon, the trailer wiring connector operatively coupled to electrical lights disposed on the trailer, the improvement comprising a warning system for the trailer, the improvement comprising:
- a) a flasher mechanism operatively coupled to the DC battery and to the electrical lights via the trailer wiring connector, the flasher mechanism configured to flash the electrical lights on and off when operatively coupled to the DC battery;
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- b) the flasher mechanism configured for adjusting a frequency of flashing the electrical lights on and off at a predetermined rate.
A method for flashing electrical lights disposed on a trailer, the trailer comprising a direct current (“DC”) battery disposed thereon, the trailer further comprising a trailer wiring connector disposed thereon, the trailer wiring connector operatively coupled to the electrical lights disposed on the trailer, the method comprising the steps of:
- a) flashing the electrical lights on and off with a flasher mechanism, the flasher mechanism operatively coupled to the DC battery and to the electrical lights via the trailer wiring connector, the flasher mechanism configured to flash the electrical lights on and off when operatively coupled to the DC battery;
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- b) adjusting a frequency of the flashing the electrical lights on and off at a predetermined rate.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.