Elmore Marie F Alexander

US Patent:

40017770, Jan 4, 1977

Filed:

Jun 21, 1974

Appl. No.:

5/481745

Inventors:

Elmore Alexander - Buffalo NY

International Classification:

B60Q 126

US Classification:

340 68

Abstract:

A monitoring system for a vehicle for hire, such as a taxicab, including a source of direct current, electrically controlled switching means in the form of a relay, and condition responsive switching means connected to the source and to the relay. The condition responsive switching means is operated in response to tampering or other unauthorized activity with the vehicle, the fare recording meter of the vehicle, and the monitoring system itself. This in turn operates the relay causing it to change from a normal position to a fault-indicating position, for example to operate a suitale indicator such as an audible alarm or to open the vehicle operating circuit including the storage battery and ignition coil thereby disabling the vehicle. Operation of the relay disconnects the condition responsive switching means from the source thereby minimizing current drain therefrom. A test circuit including an electrically operated indicator and a normally open switch is enabled by operation of the relay whereby a subsequent inspection can be made by closing the test circuit switch.

US Patent:

50676210, Nov 26, 1991

Filed:

Jun 16, 1989

Appl. No.:

7/367543

Inventors:

Elmore Alexander - Charlotte NC

International Classification:

A47F 500

US Classification:

211117

Abstract:

A garment holder especially suited for neckties, scarves, belts, etc. , that loads or unload garments at a convenient height and stores the garments near the ceiling. The main garment hanging area utilizes a coil, wherein a torsion bar stabilizes and strengthens the coil by connecting the coil and torsion bar at said coil top and bottom. The tail stabilizer located at the bottom of the torsion bar provides a secondary hanging area and helps level and stabilize the garment holder. Multi-level action is attained because the hanging eye is connected to a ceiling mounted pulley by a rope which uses two handles to control the load and unload positions whereby a downward pull causes the ring hitches to a wing nut to separate allowing the rope to lower the garment holder until stopped by a washer resting against the pulley. Storage at ceiling level is attained from this position by pulling on the handles until the ring reengages the wing nut hitch. An optical high production garment hanger coil is made in two pieces; the coil and the insert.