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Traffic light timer

  • US 5,519,390 A
  • Filed: 02/02/1995
  • Issued: 05/21/1996
  • Est. Priority Date: 02/02/1995
  • Status: Expired due to Fees
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1. A traffic light timer comprising:

  • a. traffic timing circuit means mounted at a traffic intersection for controlling vehicle and pedestrian flow across said intersection including red, yellow, and green traffic lights;

    b. backward counting timer means initiated each time the timing circuit means switches states;

    c. graphics generating means for producing graphics and pictorial icons for pedestrians corresponding to a traffic light being energized including memory module means for storing said icons, said memory module means being easily removable and replaceable to allow easy changing of icons;

    d. means comprising a rectangular shaped member having a pair of spaced vertical legs for mounting said timing circuit means including traffic lights on one vertical leg and said backward counting timer means and said graphic generating means on the other vertical leg for continuously displaying the time, in seconds, remaining before said traffic timing circuit means again changes state and graphics including an appropriate pictorial icon together in a single display facing oncoming pedestrian traffic.

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