Detector with pivotal display

• US 20020196175A1
• Filed: 12/19/2001
• Published: 12/26/2002
• Est. Priority Date: 06/25/2001
• Status: Active Grant

• Current Assignee: Craig R. Autio, Michael Batten
• Original Assignee: Craig R. Autio, Michael Batten
• Inventors: Autio, Craig R., Batten, Michael
• Granted Patent: US 6,639,542 B2
• Time in Patent Office: Days
• US Class Current: 342/20
• CPC Class Codes: G01S 7/022 Road traffic radar detectors

Abstract

A detector device for detecting the presence of a speed detection system which includes a displaying means which pivots in relation to the device'"'"'s housing thereby allowing a user to selectively adjust the orientation of the display to maximize the display'"'"'s visual output without detracting from the alignment/orientation of the device'"'"'s detection means.

Claims

1. A detector device for detecting the presence of a speed detection system comprising:

a housing containing;

(i) means for detecting a signal utilized by the speed detection system;

(ii) means for processing said signal; and

(iii) means for displaying signal,

wherein said means for displaying is pivotally attached to said housing.

2. The device of claim 1 wherein said means for detecting includes means for detecting a microwave signal.

3. The device of claim 1 wherein said means for detecting includes means for detecting an infrared signal.

4. The device of claim 1 wherein said pivotally attached means for displaying may pivot about more than one axis.

5. A detector device for detecting the presence of a speed detection system comprising:

(a) a main housing containing;

(i) means for detecting a signal utilized by the speed detection system;

(ii) means for processing said signal; and

(b) a second housing containing;

(i) means for displaying signal,

wherein said secondary housing is pivotally attached to said main housing.

6. The device of claim 5 wherein said means for detecting includes means for detecting an infrared signal.

7. The device of claim 5 wherein said means for detecting includes means for detecting a microwave signal.

8. The device of claim 5 wherein said pivotally attached means for displaying may pivot about more than one axis.

9. A detector device for detecting the presence of a speed detection system comprising:

(a) a main housing containing;

(i) means for detecting a signal utilized by the speed detection system;

(ii) means for processing said signal; and

(b) a second housing attached to the main housing containing;

(i) a pivotally attached insert which includes a means for displaying the signal.

10. The device of claim 9 wherein said means for detecting includes means for detecting a microwave signal.

11. The device of claim 9 wherein said means for detecting includes means for detecting an infrared signal.

12. The device of claim 9 wherein said pivotally attached means for displaying may pivot about more than one axis.