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System for remote control of the starting of motor vehicles including visual indication of accelerator linkage and starter circuit actuation
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1973-12-13
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Granted: 1975-01-07
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Expires: 1993-12-13
Abstract
Abstract A wireless operated relay control is used for automatic starting of an autombile engine from remote distances. An automatic cranking cycle is initiated by an operator with preliminary control of the accelerator pedal where desired, and with fast idle termination after starting, as well as automatic turn-off after the engine is running for a pre-set time period. A visual display provides separate lights visually indicating activation of the accelerator pedal, cranking of the engine, running of the engine, and fast idle.
Inventors
- 👤 Irving Weiner
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-23 04:42
CPC Classifications
F; F02; F02N; F02N11/00; F02N11/08; F02N11/0803; F02N11/0807; F02B; F02B1/00; F02B1/02; F02B1/04
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 7
Claim 1
Independent Claim
94 words
A system for remote-control starting of an internal combustion engine in a motor vehicle having an accelerator linkage and a starter circuit, said system including first relay means responsive to a radio control signal for actuating said accelerator linkage, second relay means responsive after a certain time delay to operation of said first relay means for operating said starter circuit, and separate visual display means operative respectively with said first and second relay means for respectively indicating to a remote operator the actuation of said accelerator linkage and the operation of said starter circuit.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
94 words
A system for remote-control starting of an internal combustion engine in a motor vehicle having an accelerator linkage and a starter circuit, said system including first relay means responsive to a radio control signal for actuating said accelerator linkage, second relay means responsive after a certain time delay to operation of said first relay means for operating said starter circuit, and separate visual display means operative respectively with said first and second relay means for respectively indicating to a remote operator the actuation of said accelerator linkage and the operation of said starter circuit.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
60 words
A remote-control system as recited in claim 1 wherein said first relay means is responsive to the termination of said radio control signal for releasing said accelerator linkage, whereby an operator can initiate and terminate said radio control signal in less than said certain time delay to feed gas and prime the engine prior to operation of said starter circuit.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
48 words
A remote-control system as recited in claim 2, and further comprising a third relay means responsive to a second, longer time delay for disconnecting the engine battery from the ignition coil, whereby after starting of the engine it continues to run unattended only for said second time delay.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
37 words
A remote-control system as recited in claim 1, and further comprising means for detecting fast and slow idle conditions in the running engine and visual display means for indicating to a remote operator said idle engine condition.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
37 words
A remote-control system as recited in claim 1, wherein said second relay means includes visual display means responsive to the running of the engine after starting thereof for indicating to a remote operator said engine running condition.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
43 words
A remote-control system as recited in claim 1, and further comprising a radio receiver for said radio control signal, and wherein said second relay means includes means for supplying an auxiliary battery voltage to said radio receiver during operation of said starter circuit.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1978-01-06 | 1978-07-08 | 1979-01-07 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1982-01-06 | 1982-07-08 | 1983-01-07 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1986-01-06 | 1986-07-08 | 1987-01-07 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |