GB2315354A - Autoflash - Google Patents
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- GB2315354A GB2315354A GB9614940A GB9614940A GB2315354A GB 2315354 A GB2315354 A GB 2315354A GB 9614940 A GB9614940 A GB 9614940A GB 9614940 A GB9614940 A GB 9614940A GB 2315354 A GB2315354 A GB 2315354A
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- Prior art keywords
- autoflash
- gratitude
- vehicle
- screen
- switch
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- G—PHYSICS
- G09—EDUCATION; CRYPTOGRAPHY; DISPLAY; ADVERTISING; SEALS
- G09F—DISPLAYING; ADVERTISING; SIGNS; LABELS OR NAME-PLATES; SEALS
- G09F21/00—Mobile visual advertising
- G09F21/04—Mobile visual advertising by land vehicles
Abstract
A screen mounted on a part of a vehicle is used to express a gratitude in writing or in similar form pictorially or symbolically. The screen is fed off an external battery supply. By the depression of a switch an illuminator unit will display an acknowledgement signal expressing the gratitude. The switch is suitably positioned on the steering column of the vehicle. The screen may be mounted to the rear of the vehicle, for example in the rear window, or at bumper level.
Description
Autoflash
Technical Field
This invention relates to Autoflash.
Background
It is the habit of motorists to express a gratitude when a driver is allowed to enter the major road by the kindness of another. This is currently expressed manually by the use of hands which in a way distracts the driver offering the compliment.
Tn summer, motorists often use their hands through the window. If the window is not electrically operated, this may be a struggle. In winter and at nights an arm may be raised in the car for this purpose. (See exhibits 1 - 3). This is not usually possible with vans, buses, lorries and other heavy vehicles. (See exhibits 4 - 6). As a result, most of these motorists use their hazard lights
Essential Technical Features
Autoflash is a small screen of about 8cm x 30cm (exact size depending on the particular type of vehicle) placed at the rear or/and any convenient part of the vehicle, which will flash in bright red, the gratitude like "Thank You"- Figure 1 or "Very Kind
Of You"- Figure 2 or something similar, when the situation arises. The use of a spring back switch around the steering column will eliminate the strain and express the feeling of satisfaction either way, without any disruption, no matter the nature and size of the vehicle.
Claims
Courtesy is part of good motoring. Majority of British motorists have got this sense of appreciation. Autoflash will make it easy to express this appreciation.
Abstract
No matter the type of vehicle, Autoflash makes it easy to say "Thank You" to the motorist who offers a service at the time when you cannot shake the hand to say "Very
Kind Of You".
Claims (6)
1. Autoflash - a screen mounted at any convenient part of the vehicle which will flash a
gratitude.
2. Autoflash, as in Claim 1 where the gratitude is expressed in writing, pictorially or
symbolically.
3. Autoflash, as claimed in Claim 1 or Claim 2 where the illuminated electrical sign
expressing a gratitude is energised by a supply voltage.
4. Autoflash as claimed in Claim 3 where the illuminated sign expressing a gratitude is
operated by a switch.
5. Autoflash as claimed in any preceding claim which is made from metal, plastics
material, wood or glass, or from a combination of these materials.
6. Autoflash substantially as herein described and illustrated in the drawings already
submitted (See Figures 1 and 2, and exhibits 1 - 6) and in the accompanymg diagram Figure 3.
Priority Applications (1)
Application Number | Priority Date | Filing Date | Title |
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GB9614940A GB2315354A (en) | 1996-07-16 | 1996-07-16 | Autoflash |
Applications Claiming Priority (1)
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GB9614940A GB2315354A (en) | 1996-07-16 | 1996-07-16 | Autoflash |
Publications (2)
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GB9614940D0 GB9614940D0 (en) | 1996-09-04 |
GB2315354A true GB2315354A (en) | 1998-01-28 |
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GB9614940A Withdrawn GB2315354A (en) | 1996-07-16 | 1996-07-16 | Autoflash |
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Cited By (1)
Publication number | Priority date | Publication date | Assignee | Title |
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DE29802669U1 (en) * | 1998-02-10 | 1998-04-23 | Eduard Winter Nachlass Vermoeg | Word signaling device for motor vehicles |
Citations (6)
Publication number | Priority date | Publication date | Assignee | Title |
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US3299552A (en) * | 1964-06-23 | 1967-01-24 | Newman Herman | Automotive message indicator and actuator |
US4574269A (en) * | 1985-04-10 | 1986-03-04 | Miller Gregory R | Vehicle communicator |
GB2173028A (en) * | 1985-03-28 | 1986-10-01 | Robert William Braker | Vehicle accessory |
EP0214594A2 (en) * | 1985-09-03 | 1987-03-18 | Gerald Clinker | Improved auxiliary vehicle warning system |
GB2227590A (en) * | 1988-10-19 | 1990-08-01 | Timothy Charles Dodd | Vehicle message display system |
GB2274533A (en) * | 1992-11-27 | 1994-07-27 | Gary Hurst | Signalling device in or for a motor vehicle. |
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1996
- 1996-07-16 GB GB9614940A patent/GB2315354A/en not_active Withdrawn
Patent Citations (6)
Publication number | Priority date | Publication date | Assignee | Title |
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US3299552A (en) * | 1964-06-23 | 1967-01-24 | Newman Herman | Automotive message indicator and actuator |
GB2173028A (en) * | 1985-03-28 | 1986-10-01 | Robert William Braker | Vehicle accessory |
US4574269A (en) * | 1985-04-10 | 1986-03-04 | Miller Gregory R | Vehicle communicator |
EP0214594A2 (en) * | 1985-09-03 | 1987-03-18 | Gerald Clinker | Improved auxiliary vehicle warning system |
GB2227590A (en) * | 1988-10-19 | 1990-08-01 | Timothy Charles Dodd | Vehicle message display system |
GB2274533A (en) * | 1992-11-27 | 1994-07-27 | Gary Hurst | Signalling device in or for a motor vehicle. |
Cited By (1)
Publication number | Priority date | Publication date | Assignee | Title |
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DE29802669U1 (en) * | 1998-02-10 | 1998-04-23 | Eduard Winter Nachlass Vermoeg | Word signaling device for motor vehicles |
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Legal Events
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WAP | Application withdrawn, taken to be withdrawn or refused ** after publication under section 16(1) |