Motorcycle mounted radar/laser speed detection countermeasure device

• US 5,781,145 A
• Filed: 04/15/1996
• Issued: 07/14/1998
• Est. Priority Date: 04/15/1996
• Status: Expired due to Fees

• Current Assignee: Stanley Carter, Williams, Robert B.
• Original Assignee: Stanley Carter, Williams, Robert B.
• Inventors: Williams, Robert B., Carter, Stanley
• Primary Examiner(s): Sotomayor, John B.
• Application Number:
  US08/632,095
• Time in Patent Office: 820 Days
• Field of Search: 342/20, 342/175, 342/54, 455/226.2, 455/227, 455/228, 455/568, 2/6.1, 2/6.6, 128/201.19, 345/8, 379/174, 379/430, D 2/865, D 2/866
• US Class Current: 342/20
• CPC Class Codes: G01S 7/022 Road traffic radar detectors
• CPC Class Codes: G01S 7/38 Jamming means, e.g. producing false echoes
• CPC Class Codes: G01S 7/4806 Road traffic laser detectors
• CPC Class Codes: G01S 7/495 Counter-measures or counter-counter-measures using electronic or electro-optical means

Abstract

A radar/laser speed detection countermeasure device for use on a motorcycle is disclosed which detects and annunciates radar and/or laser based speed detection devices in use in the immediate physical area for the purposes of speed limit law enforcement. The device consists of a main detector body mounted in an interior cavity of a motorcycle, which is electrically connected to a remote mounted sensing head unit and a remote mounted indication and control panel. Hidden components and interconnecting wiring reduce the chance of theft and preserve the appearance of customized motorcycles.

Claims

1. A radar and laser detection device including:

a. a sensing means for detecting radar and laser speed detection beams;

b. an audible alarm means for providing an audible indication that a speed detection beam has been detected;

c. a visible alarm means for providing a visible indication that a speed detection beam has been detected; and

d. a switch connected to a face cover of the visible alarm means, the switch configured to change a status of the audible alarm means between on and off each time the face cover is pushed.

2. A radar and laser detection device for use on a motorcycle including:

a. a sensing means for detecting radar and laser speed detection beams;

b. an audible alarm means for providing an audible indication that a speed detection beam has been detected;

c. a visible alarm means for providing a visible indication that a speed detection beam has been detected, the visible alarm means adapted to be mounted on a motorcycle dash; and

d. a switch connected to a face cover of the visible alarm means, the switch configured to change a status of the audible alarm means between on and off each time the face cover is pushed.

3. A radar and laser detection device comprising:

a. a remote detection unit for detection of radar and laser speed detection beams;

b. the remote detection unit adapted for mounting on a front of a motorcycle;

c. a main body adapted for mounting inside of a motorcycle dash;

d. a remote indication and control module adapted to be mounted on a motorcycle dash;

e. the remote indication and control module comprising;

i. a flashing indicator light configured to provide a visible indication that a speed detection beam has been detected;

ii. a switch connected to a face cover of the flashing indicator light, the switch configured to change a status of a speaker between on and off each time the face cover is pushed;

iii. a highway/city switch configured to alter the sensitivity of the device depending on a location of the device;

f. the remote detection unit configured to send electrical signals to the main body;

g. the main body configured to receive and interpret the electrical signals and to send an alarm signal to the remote indication and control module when a speed detection beam has been detected; and

h. the speaker mounted to the main body and configured to provide an audible indication that a speed detection beam has been detected.