US3077853A
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Vehicle warning signal
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1961-09-13
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Granted: 1963-02-19
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Expires: 1981-09-13
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Ralph R Gunderson
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-06 00:35
CPC Classifications
B; B60; B60Q; B60Q7/00; B60Q7/005
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
117 words
A VEHICLE WARNING SIGNAL, COMPRISING: A SUPPORTING BASE; A SIGNAL DEVICE SWINGABLY CONNECTED TO THE SUPPORTING BASE FOR MOVEMENT FROM AN INOPERATIVE POSITION TO A SIGNALING POSITION, THE CONNECTION AFFORDING LOST MOTION BETWEEN SAID BASE AND SIGNAL DEVICE; LONGITUDINALLY EXTENDING SURFACE PORTIONS ON THE BASE AND ON THE SIGNAL DEVICE POSITIONED FOR FIRM ABUTTING CONTACT WHEN THE SIGNAL DEVICE IS IN SIGNALING POSITION TO RETAIN SAID DEVICE IN SAID SIGNALING POSITION; AND SPRING MEANS URGING SAID SURFACE PORTIONS INTO ABUTTING CONTACT WHEN THE SIGNAL DEVICE IS IN SIGNALING POSITION, THE LOST MOTION OF SAID SWINGABLE CONNECTION PERMITTING THE SURFACE PORTIONS YIELDABLY TO BE SEPARATED SO THAT THE SIGNAL DEVICE CAN BE SWUNG FROM SIGNALING TO INOPERATIVE POSITION.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
117 words
A VEHICLE WARNING SIGNAL, COMPRISING: A SUPPORTING BASE; A SIGNAL DEVICE SWINGABLY CONNECTED TO THE SUPPORTING BASE FOR MOVEMENT FROM AN INOPERATIVE POSITION TO A SIGNALING POSITION, THE CONNECTION AFFORDING LOST MOTION BETWEEN SAID BASE AND SIGNAL DEVICE; LONGITUDINALLY EXTENDING SURFACE PORTIONS ON THE BASE AND ON THE SIGNAL DEVICE POSITIONED FOR FIRM ABUTTING CONTACT WHEN THE SIGNAL DEVICE IS IN SIGNALING POSITION TO RETAIN SAID DEVICE IN SAID SIGNALING POSITION; AND SPRING MEANS URGING SAID SURFACE PORTIONS INTO ABUTTING CONTACT WHEN THE SIGNAL DEVICE IS IN SIGNALING POSITION, THE LOST MOTION OF SAID SWINGABLE CONNECTION PERMITTING THE SURFACE PORTIONS YIELDABLY TO BE SEPARATED SO THAT THE SIGNAL DEVICE CAN BE SWUNG FROM SIGNALING TO INOPERATIVE POSITION.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1966-02-18 | 1966-08-20 | 1967-02-19 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1970-02-18 | 1970-08-20 | 1971-02-19 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1974-02-18 | 1974-08-20 | 1975-02-19 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |