Detector with pivotal display

• US 6,639,542 B2
• Filed: 12/19/2001
• Issued: 10/28/2003
• Est. Priority Date: 06/25/2001
• Status: Expired due to Term

• Current Assignee: The Whistler Group Incorporated
• Original Assignee: The Whistler Group Incorporated
• Inventors: Autio, Craig R., Batten, Michael
• Primary Examiner(s): Lobo, Ian J.
• Application Number:
  US10/033,751
• Publication Number:
  US 20020196175A1
• Time in Patent Office: 678 Days
• Field of Search: 342/20, 342/104, 340/936, 340/942, 340/555
• 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 first signal, wherein said first signal is generated by the speed detection system;

(ii) means for processing said first signal into a second signal; and

(iii) means for displaying said second signal,

wherein said means for displaying is pivotally attached within 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. The device of claim 1 wherein said second signal comprises a strength and a type indication of the first signal.

6. A detector device for detecting the presence of a speed detection system comprising in interlocking combination:

(a) a main housing containing;

(i) means for detecting a first signal, wherein said first signal is generated by the speed detection system;

(ii) means for processing said first signal into a second signal; and

(b) a second housing containing;

(i) means for displaying said second signal,

wherein said second housing is pivotally attached within said main housing.

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

8. The device of claim 6 wherein said means for detecting includes means for detecting a microwave signal.

9. The device of claim 6 wherein said pivotally attached means for displaying may pivot about more than one axis.

10. The device of claim 6 wherein said second signal comprises a strength and a type indication of the first signal.

11. A detector device for detecting the presence of a speed detection system comprising in interlocking combination:

(a) a main housing containing;

(i) means for detecting a first signal, wherein said first signal is generated by the speed detection system;

(ii) means for processing said first signal into a second signal, wherein said second signal comprises a strength and a type indication of the first signal; and

(b) a second housing contained within the main housing, and comprising,

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

12. The device of claim 11 wherein said means for detecting includes means for detecting a microwave signal.

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

14. The device of claim 11 wherein said pivotally attached means for displaying may pivot about more than one axis.