Clyde V Boyer

US Patent:

6943677, Sep 13, 2005

Filed:

Apr 9, 2004

Appl. No.:

10/821360

Inventors:

Clyde H. Boyer - Concord OH, US
Edward J. Stropkay - Chesterland OH, US

Assignee:

TransAlert, Inc. - Cleveland OH

International Classification:

B60Q001/22
B60Q001/26
B60Q001/44
B60Q001/50

US Classification:

340479, 340463, 340464, 340467, 340469

Abstract:

A method and apparatus for brightening and dimming a brake light of automotive vehicle for enhanced display indication of braking includes a pulse width modulation unit to be electrically connected to a brake lamp for sequentially modulating the supply energy to the lamp to generate a brightening and dimming of the lamp. A time extent of the modulation is detected so that the modulation can be stopped after a preselected time period and the light will be continually on as in a conventional braking operation. After the brake is released by the operator, a second preselected time period for locking out the sequential interrupting is timed down, for avoiding repetitive flashing during stop-and-go traffic.

US Patent:

8424230, Apr 23, 2013

Filed:

Dec 7, 2011

Appl. No.:

13/313655

Inventors:

Clyde H. Boyer - Concord OH, US

International Classification:

G09F 13/28

US Classification:

40551, 40574

Abstract:

A channel sign assembly is provided having a rear surface for mounting against a raceway, wall, or a structure for supporting the signage, and sheet metal sides which define the figuration of the sign assembly or shape to be depicted. A lighting element is positioned against the rear surface of the enclosure, and a lens is retained to the open front of the enclosure. The lens is retained by a screw-less retainer cap secured to the sign assembly.

US Patent:

8484871, Jul 16, 2013

Filed:

Dec 5, 2012

Appl. No.:

13/705579

Inventors:

Clyde H. Boyer - Concord OH, US

International Classification:

G09F 13/28

US Classification:

40552, 40574

Abstract:

A channel sign assembly is provided having a rear surface for mounting against a raceway, wall, or a structure for supporting the signage, and sheet metal sides which define the figuration of the sign assembly or shape to be depicted. A lighting element is positioned against the rear surface of the enclosure, and a lens is retained to the open front of the enclosure. The lens is retained by a screw-less retainer cap secured to the sign assembly.

US Patent:

20020075148, Jun 20, 2002

Filed:

Dec 20, 2001

Appl. No.:

10/027093

Inventors:

Clyde Boyer - Concord OH, US
Edward Stropkay - Chesterland OH, US
Robert Morris - Pennellville NY, US

Assignee:

TransAlert, Inc.

International Classification:

B60Q001/44

US Classification:

340/479000, 340/463000

Abstract:

A method and apparatus for brightening and dimming a brake light of automotive vehicle for enhanced display indication of braking includes a pulse width modulation unit to be electrically connected to a brake lamp for sequentially modulating the supply energy to the lamp to generate a brightening and dimming of the lamp. A time extent of the modulation is detected so that the modulation can be stopped after a preselected time period and the light will be continually on as in a conventional braking operation After the brake is released by the operator, a second preselected time period for locking out the sequential interrupting is timed down, for avoiding repetitive flashing during stop-and-go traffic.

US Patent:

20130255119, Oct 3, 2013

Filed:

Feb 5, 2013

Appl. No.:

13/759517

Inventors:

Clyde H. Boyer - Concord OH, US

International Classification:

G09F 7/16

US Classification:

40596

Abstract:

A channel letter has a rear surface for mounting against a raceway, wall, or a structure for supporting the signage, and sheet metal sides defining the figuration of the letter or shape to be depicted. A lighting element is positioned against the rear surface of the enclosure, and a lens is retained to the open front of the enclosure. The lens is retained by a plurality of retainer clips. Each of the retainer clips has a first and a second side extending from an arched back with the sides spaced a distance sufficient for the sides to fit around the end of the walls.

US Patent:

20130255123, Oct 3, 2013

Filed:

May 15, 2013

Appl. No.:

13/894867

Inventors:

Clyde H. Boyer - Concord OH, US

International Classification:

G09F 7/16

US Classification:

4060714

Abstract:

A channel letter has a rear surface for mounting against a raceway, wall, or a structure for supporting the signage, and sheet metal sides defining the figuration of the letter or shape to be depicted. A lighting element is positioned against the rear surface of the enclosure, and a lens is retained to the open front of the enclosure. The lens is secured with a retainer cap and a plurality of retainer clips. Each of the retainer clips comprises as least one side including an outwardly extending leg for retention with the retainer cap.

US Patent:

20130321143, Dec 5, 2013

Filed:

May 22, 2013

Appl. No.:

13/900139

Inventors:

Clyde H. Boyer - Concord OH, US

International Classification:

B60Q 1/44

US Classification:

340463, 340479

Abstract:

A method and apparatus for brightening and dimming a brake light of automotive vehicle for enhanced display indication of braking includes a pulse width modulation unit to be electrically connected to a brake lamp for sequentially modulating the supply energy to the lamp to generate a brightening and dimming of the lamp. A time extent of the modulation is detected so that the modulation can be stopped after a preselected time period and the light will be continually on as in a conventional braking operation. After the brake is released by the operator, a second preselected time period for locking out the sequential interrupting is timed down, for avoiding repetitive flashing during stop-and-go traffic. A sensor detects a hard-braking occurrence and disables the lockout timer to enable the sequential modulating.

US Patent:

20170178551, Jun 22, 2017

Filed:

Dec 16, 2016

Appl. No.:

15/381915

Inventors:

Clyde H. Boyer - Concord OH, US
Duane Colford - Skowhegan ME, US

International Classification:

G09F 13/06
G09F 13/22

Abstract:

A channel letter has a rear surface for mounting against a raceway, wall, or a structure for supporting the signage, and sheet metal sides defining the figuration of the letter or shape to be depicted. A lighting element is positioned against the rear surface of the enclosure, and a lens is retained to the open front of the enclosure. The lens is secured with a retainer cap and a plurality of retainer clips. Each of the retainer clips has as least one side including an outwardly extending leg for retention with the retainer cap.