Motorcycle mounted radar/laser detector

• US 6,950,053 B1
• Filed: 03/09/2004
• Issued: 09/27/2005
• Est. Priority Date: 03/06/2003
• Status: Expired due to Fees

• Current Assignee: Daniel John Peterson
• Original Assignee: Daniel John Peterson
• Inventors: Peterson, Daniel John
• Primary Examiner(s): Gregory, Bernarr E.
• Application Number:
  US10/795,484
• Publication Number:
  US 20050200514A1
• Time in Patent Office: 567 Days
• Field of Search: 340/425.5, 340/463, 340/933, 340/936, 340/942, 342 13- 20, 342/89, 342/175, 342176-197, 342 52- 54, 734/88, 356/28, 356/73, 356213-236, 4552261-229, 398202-214
• US Class Current: 342/20
• CPC Class Codes: G01S 7/022 Road traffic radar detectors
• CPC Class Codes: G01S 7/4806 Road traffic laser detectors

Abstract

A radar and laser detection device for mounting upon a motorcycle is described which provides increased concealment, security, safety, ease of use and functionality specific to the needs of motorcycle drivers. A method of semi-permanently mounting the device is described which requires no permanent alterations to the vehicle while providing improved visibility of alarm signals, a simple display technique, and controls which do not require the operator to remove his/her hands from the vehicle handlebars.

Claims

1. A police radar and laser detection device including:

a. an internal antenna which receives X, Ka, and Ka-wideband microwave signals

b. an external, electrically connected antenna which receives X, Ka, and Ka-wideband microwave signals

c. two external, electrically connected light sensitive diode antennas which receives laser signals in the range between 820 and 950 nm

d. a visible means for providing an alarm signal with automatic display intensity control

e. a control module

f. an integration unit for combining wiring into a single loom for connection to the main detection unit.

2. A police radar and laser detection device as claimed in claim 1 for semi-permanent mounting upon a motorcycle and running from the electrical system of said motorcycle, consisting of:

a. a main detection unit designed for mounting to a motorcycle speedometer or RPM indicator and constructed to be water resistant

b. external radar and laser detection antennas constructed to be water resistant and adapted for mounting inconspicuously to a motorcycle

c. a wiring integration unit constructed to be water resistant and adapted for mounting inconspicuously to a motorcycle

d. a control housing constructed to be water resistant and adapted for mounting to the handlebars of a motorcycle.

3. A police radar and laser detection device as claimed in claim 2 requiring no permanent alterations to the vehicle and further including:

a. the main detection unit comprised of;

i. antenna array which receives X, Ka, and Ka wideband signals

ii. a super heterodyne receiver and a microprocessor programmed to control the visible alarm signals

iii. visible alarm signals consisting of an array of six light emitting diodes of different colors;

four of which are used to indicate the specific frequency detected, the other two used to indicate relative direction of origin of the detected signal

b. the control module comprised of;

i. one switch used to change the sensitivity mode of the main detection unit from City to Highway mode and vice versa

ii. one button used to temporarily turn off the light emitting diode array if pushed quickly, and used to turn off entirety of the radar detection unit until restarting of the vehicle if held for three seconds or longer.