US3603802A — Remote control automobile motor starter

Claim 1

Independent Claim 87 words

A method of remotely controlling an internal combustion engine, comprising the steps of: a. transmitting a first signal to close the normally open contacts of a relay in a radio receiver responsive to a single predetermined frequency and initiate the operation of timing means controlling the actuation of switch means; and b. after a predetermined time interval from the termination of the first signal, transmitting a second signal to reclose said contacts and actuate the switch means to close the ignition and starter circuits of the engine.

Claim 2

Independent Claim 87 words

A method of remotely controlling an internal combustion engine, comprising the steps of: a. transmitting a first signal to close the normally open contacts of a relay in a radio receiver responsive to a single predetermined frequency and initiate the operation of timing means controlling the actuation of switch means; and b. after a predetermined time interval from the termination of the first signal, transmitting a second signal to reclose said contacts and actuate the switch means to close the ignition and starter circuits of the engine.

Claim 3

Dependent Claim 40 words

A method as claimed in claim 1 in which the timing means is constructed and arranged to close, after said predetermined time interval and in conjunction with the reclosing of said relay contacts, an actuating circuit for the switch means.

Claim 4

Dependent Claim 25 words

A method as claimed in claim 1 in which the transmission of the first signal also actuates means to operate the accelerator of the engine.

Claim 5

Dependent Claim 30 words

A method as claimed in claim 3 in which the initiation of operation of the timing means momentarily closes a pair of further contacts to energize the accelerator actuating means.

Claim 6

Dependent Claim 32 words

A method as claimed in claim 1 including the step of repeatedly transmitting a third signal to further actuate the switch means to open the ignition circuit and shut off the engine.

Claim 7

Independent Claim 97 words

A device for remotely controlling an internal combustion engine having an ignition circuit and starter circuit, comprising: a radio receiver responsive to a single predetermined frequency; timing means initiated in operation in response to reception of a first signal bY said receiver; and switch means controlled by said timing means and adapted for connection with said ignition and starter circuits whereby upon such connection and upon reception of a second signal by said receiver a predetermined time interval after termination of said first signal said switch means is actuated and said ignition and starter circuits are closed.

Claim 8

Independent Claim 97 words

A device for remotely controlling an internal combustion engine having an ignition circuit and starter circuit, comprising: a radio receiver responsive to a single predetermined frequency; timing means initiated in operation in response to reception of a first signal bY said receiver; and switch means controlled by said timing means and adapted for connection with said ignition and starter circuits whereby upon such connection and upon reception of a second signal by said receiver a predetermined time interval after termination of said first signal said switch means is actuated and said ignition and starter circuits are closed.

Claim 9

Dependent Claim 31 words

A device as claimed in claim 6 in which the initiation of operation of the timing mechanism momentarily energizes a relay which actuates means to operate the accelerator of the engine.

Claim 10

Dependent Claim 32 words

A device as claimed in claim 6 in which the receiver is responsive to actuate, by a third signal, the switch means to open the ignition circuit and shut off the engine.

Claim 11

Dependent Claim 15 words

A device as claimed in claim 6 in which the switch means comprises a step-switch.

Claim 12

Dependent Claim 50 words

A device as claimed in claim 6 in which said first signal energizes a relay closing a solenoid circuit to actuate the timing means and the second signal, together with timing mechanism at said predetermined interval, closes a circuit which actuates switch means to close the ignition and starter circuits.

Claim 13

Dependent Claim 64 words

The device of claim 6 including a main direct current power source for said engine; said main power source being connected to said receiver; an auxiliary direct current power source; said auxiliary source being connected to said receiver and to said main source; and means upon closing of the ignition and starter circuits to disconnect said main source from said auxiliary source and receiver.

Claim 14

Independent Claim 92 words

A method of remotely controlling an internal combustion engine, comprising the steps of: a. transmitting a first signal to close the normally open contacts of a first relay in a radio receiver responsive to a single predetermined frequency and initiate the operation of timing means controlling a normally open actuating circuit; and b. a predetermined time interval after termination of from the first signal, continuously transmitting a second signal to reclose the contacts of the first relay and close the actuating circuit to close the ignition and starter circuits of the engine.

Claim 15

Independent Claim 92 words

A method of remotely controlling an internal combustion engine, comprising the steps of: a. transmitting a first signal to close the normally open contacts of a first relay in a radio receiver responsive to a single predetermined frequency and initiate the operation of timing means controlling a normally open actuating circuit; and b. a predetermined time interval after termination of from the first signal, continuously transmitting a second signal to reclose the contacts of the first relay and close the actuating circuit to close the ignition and starter circuits of the engine.

Claim 16

Dependent Claim 25 words

A method as claimed in claim 12 in which the transmission of the first signal also actuates means to operate the accelerator of the engine.

Claim 17

Dependent Claim 30 words

A method as claimed in claim 13 in which the initiation of operation of the timing means momentarily closes a pair of further contacts to energize the accelerator actuating means.

Claim 18

Dependent Claim 190 words

A method as claimed in claim 12 including the steps of: c. transmitting a third signal reclosing the contacts to actuate a second relay to charge from a power source a capacitor in series in a capacitor circuit, the capacitor discharging in the capacitor circuit on reopening of the contacts; and d. transmitting a fourth signal after termination of the third while the capacitor is discharging, to reclose the contacts of the first relay and open the actuating circuit to open the ignition circuit and shut off the engine. 16 A device for remotely controlling an internal combustion engine having an ignition circuit and a starter circuit, comprising: a radio receiver responsive to a single predetermined frequency; timing means initiated in operation in response to reception of a first signal by said receiver; and a normally open actuating circuit controlled by said timing means and adapted for connection with said ignition and starter circuits whereby upon such connection and upon reception of a second signal by said receiver a predetermined time interval after termination of said first signal said actuating circuit is closed to close said ignition and starter circuits.

Claim 19

Dependent Claim 63 words

A device as claimed in claim 16 including a capacitor adapted to be charged responsive to a third signal from the receiver and to discharge on cessation of the third signal, and means responsive to a fourth signal from the receiver after termination of the third signal and while the capacitor is discharging to open the ignitIon circuit and shut off the engine.

Claim 20

Independent Claim 121 words

A method of remotely controlling an internal combustion engine, comprising the steps of: a. transmitting a first signal to close the normally open contacts of a first relay in a radio receiver responsive to a single predetermined frequency to close the normally open contacts of a second relay and charge a capacitor in series in a capacitor circuit; b. discharging the capacitor in said circuit on reopening said first relay contacts; and c. after termination of the first signal, transmitting a second signal to reclose said first relay contacts while the capacitor is discharging, the discharge of the capacitor acting, while the contacts are reclosed, to close an actuating circuit and thereby close the ignition and starter circuits of the engine.

Claim 21

Independent Claim 121 words

A method of remotely controlling an internal combustion engine, comprising the steps of: a. transmitting a first signal to close the normally open contacts of a first relay in a radio receiver responsive to a single predetermined frequency to close the normally open contacts of a second relay and charge a capacitor in series in a capacitor circuit; b. discharging the capacitor in said circuit on reopening said first relay contacts; and c. after termination of the first signal, transmitting a second signal to reclose said first relay contacts while the capacitor is discharging, the discharge of the capacitor acting, while the contacts are reclosed, to close an actuating circuit and thereby close the ignition and starter circuits of the engine.

Claim 22

Dependent Claim 25 words

A method as claimed in claim 18 in which the transmission of the first signal also actuates means to operate the accelerator of the engine.

Claim 23

Dependent Claim 84 words

A method as claimed in claim 18 including the steps of: d. transmitting a third signal reclosing the contacts to actuate a third relay to charge from the power source a second capacitor in a second capacitor circuit, the second capacitor discharging in the capacitor circuit on reopening the first relay contacts; and e. transmitting a fourth signal while the second capacitor is discharging, to reclose the first relay contacts and open the actuating circuit and thereby open the ignition circuit of the engine.

Claim 24

Independent Claim 152 words

A device for remotely controlling an internal combustion engine having an ignition circuit and a starter circuit, comprising: a radio receiver responsive to a single predetermined frequency; a relay having normally open contacts and initiated in operation in response to reception of a first signal by said receiver; a power source; a normally open circuit having a capacitor in series therein and connected with said power source through said relay, the capacitor circuit being adapted to charge the capacitor on closing the contacts of said relay and to discharge the capacitor on reopening the contacts of said relay; and an actuating circuit adapted for connection with said ignition and starter circuits whereby upon such connection and upon reception of a second signal by said receiver after termination of said first signal and while said capacitor is discharging the contacts of said second relay are reclosed to close said ignition and starter circuits.

Claim 25

Independent Claim 152 words

A device for remotely controlling an internal combustion engine having an ignition circuit and a starter circuit, comprising: a radio receiver responsive to a single predetermined frequency; a relay having normally open contacts and initiated in operation in response to reception of a first signal by said receiver; a power source; a normally open circuit having a capacitor in series therein and connected with said power source through said relay, the capacitor circuit being adapted to charge the capacitor on closing the contacts of said relay and to discharge the capacitor on reopening the contacts of said relay; and an actuating circuit adapted for connection with said ignition and starter circuits whereby upon such connection and upon reception of a second signal by said receiver after termination of said first signal and while said capacitor is discharging the contacts of said second relay are reclosed to close said ignition and starter circuits.

Claim 26

Dependent Claim 62 words

A device as claimed in claim 21 including a second capacitor adapted to be charged responsive to reception of a third signal by the receiver and to discharge on cessation of the third signal, and means responsive to reception of a fourth signal by the receiver while the second capacitor is discharging to open the ignition circuit and shut off the engine.

Annuity Stage	Window Opens	Payment Deadline	Surcharge Period Until	Estimated Fee	Status
3.5 Years (Year 4)	1974-09-06	1975-03-08	1975-09-07	$2000.00	Window Closed / Lapsed
7.5 Years (Year 8)	1978-09-06	1979-03-08	1979-09-07	$3760.00	Window Closed / Lapsed
11.5 Years (Year 12)	1982-09-06	1983-03-08	1983-09-07	$7700.00	Window Closed / Lapsed

Remote control automobile motor starter

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