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US 8,410,921 B1Granted
Vehicle gate status indicator
OwnerVern Lewisinventor
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Abstract
A wireless device that provides a visual indication to an operator of a pick-up truck sitting in the driver's seat that a tailgate is deployed or unsecured if in a lowered position is herein disclosed. A sensor is installed on the tailgate which will send a wireless signal to an indicator light mounted on a user selected area of the dashboard. Such a system will provide safety and protect the truck from potential damage to its tailgate and bed.
Claims16
An indicating device, comprising:
- a first indicator mounted adjacent to a tailgate of a vehicle, comprising:
- a “T”-shaped housing;
- a pair of mounting brackets extending outwardly from said “T”-shaped housing;
- a sensor located in a central position of said “T”-shaped housing, comprising a single-pole momentary switch;
- a transmitter;
- and,
- a power source in electrical communication with said sensor and said transmitter;
- and,
- a second indicator in electrical communication with said first indicator;
- wherein said indicating device provides a visual indicator for determining a positional state of a tailgate for an operator;
- wherein said sensor senses an opening of said tailgate and generates an opening signal transmitted by said transmitter to said second indicator;
- and,
- wherein said indicating device does not interfere with normal operation of said tailgate.
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A wireless indicating device for indicating a positional state of a tailgate of a vehicle, comprising:
- a first indicator mounted adjacent to said tailgate of said vehicle, further comprising:
- a first housing;
- a pair of mounting brackets outwardly extending from said first housing;
- a sensor located within a central position of said first housing generating a signaling means of said positional state of said tailgate, comprising a single-pole momentary switch;
- a transmitter for transmitting said signaling means;
- and,
- a first power source in electrical communication with said sensor and said transmitter;
- and,
- a second indicator in wireless communication with said first indicator, further comprising:
- a second housing;
- a mounting means for mounting said second housing to said vehicle;
- a receiver housed within said second housing for receiving said signaling means from said transmitter;
- a visual indication means activated by said receiver upon receipt of said signaling means;
- and,
- a second power supply in electrical communication with said receiver and said visual indication means;
- wherein said indicating device provides a visual indicator for determining a positional state of a tailgate for an operator;
- and,
- wherein said indicating device does not interfere with normal operation of said tailgate.
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