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System for detecting and releasing a person locked in the trunk of a vehicle

US7109853B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateApr 25, 2000
Grant dateSep 19, 2006
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Expiry dateApr 25, 2020

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC E)Fixed Constructions
  • CPC primaryE05B83/26
  • WIPO fieldTransport
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A vehicle safety system automatically detects the presence of a person sealed in the trunk of an automobile by sensing the CO2 respiration of the person. Visible, audio and radio alarms are generated in response to the detection of a person in the trunk. If the vehicle is stopped, the trunk will automatically open and allow the person to escape.

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