Method and apparatus of a foldable-reinstallable wireless warning system for transporting oversize loads
US9840189B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 9, 2016 |
| Grant date | Dec 12, 2017 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 9, 2036 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB60Q2900/30
- WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
Disclosed are a method and/or an apparatus of a foldable-reinstallable wireless warning system for transporting oversize loads. The system includes a transmitter unit, a towing receiver unit, a foldable banner, a battery enclosure, and a set of surface mounted lights. The transmitter unit is configured to transmit an encoded signal. The towing receiver unit is separate from the transmitter unit and is configured to receive and communicate the encoded signal to a radio receiver. The foldable banner has an oversize load warning message printed thereupon. The battery enclosure and the set of surface mounted lights are stitched onto the foldable banner. The radio receiver, a lithium-ion battery and a strobe light controller are housed in the battery enclosure. The set of surface mounted lights includes stop tail turn lights, strobe lights and D.O.T. lights.
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