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US3146613A
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Highway flare signal device
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1963-05-06
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Granted: 1964-09-01
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Expires: 1983-05-06
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Ralph B Hiner
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-02 22:53
CPC Classifications
G; G08; G08B; G08B5/00; G08B5/006
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
145 words
A WARNING SIGNAL DEVICE EMPLOYING CONVENTIONAL FLARE PRODUCING TORCHES, COMPRISING AN OPEN BOX-LIKE SUPPORTING CONTAINER, MEANS FOR INDIVIDUALLY SUPPORTING A PLURALITY OF FLARE PRODUCING TORCHES WITHIN SAID CONTAINER IN ALTERNATE OPPOSITELY EXTENDING SUBSTANTIALLY HORIZONTAL RELATIONSHIP WITH EACH OTHER, EACH OF SAID MEANS BEING MOUNTED FOR UPWARD PIVOTAL MOVEMENT WITHIN SAID CONTAINER, MEANS FOR BIASING EACH OF SAID FIRST MEANS INTO A POSITION TO SUPPORT A TORCH IN A SUBSTANTIALLY VERTICAL POSITION, AND MEANS ENGAGING THE FREE ENDS AND HOLDING A FLARE PRODUCING TORCH CARRIED BY SAID SUPPORTING MEANS IN A DEPRESSED POSITION, MEANS IGNITING ONE OF SAID FLARE PRODUCING TORCHES SAID SUPPORTING MEANS BEING SO ARRANGED THAT WHEN RELEASED AT ITS FREE END THE IGNITED OPERATING FLARE WILL IGNITE AND THUS RELEASE AN ADJACENT FLARE AT ITS DEPRESSED END WHEN SAID IGNITED FLARE HAS BURNED DOWN TO THE END OF ITS ACTIVE FLARE PRODUCING LIFE.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
145 words
A WARNING SIGNAL DEVICE EMPLOYING CONVENTIONAL FLARE PRODUCING TORCHES, COMPRISING AN OPEN BOX-LIKE SUPPORTING CONTAINER, MEANS FOR INDIVIDUALLY SUPPORTING A PLURALITY OF FLARE PRODUCING TORCHES WITHIN SAID CONTAINER IN ALTERNATE OPPOSITELY EXTENDING SUBSTANTIALLY HORIZONTAL RELATIONSHIP WITH EACH OTHER, EACH OF SAID MEANS BEING MOUNTED FOR UPWARD PIVOTAL MOVEMENT WITHIN SAID CONTAINER, MEANS FOR BIASING EACH OF SAID FIRST MEANS INTO A POSITION TO SUPPORT A TORCH IN A SUBSTANTIALLY VERTICAL POSITION, AND MEANS ENGAGING THE FREE ENDS AND HOLDING A FLARE PRODUCING TORCH CARRIED BY SAID SUPPORTING MEANS IN A DEPRESSED POSITION, MEANS IGNITING ONE OF SAID FLARE PRODUCING TORCHES SAID SUPPORTING MEANS BEING SO ARRANGED THAT WHEN RELEASED AT ITS FREE END THE IGNITED OPERATING FLARE WILL IGNITE AND THUS RELEASE AN ADJACENT FLARE AT ITS DEPRESSED END WHEN SAID IGNITED FLARE HAS BURNED DOWN TO THE END OF ITS ACTIVE FLARE PRODUCING LIFE.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1967-09-01 | 1968-03-02 | 1968-09-01 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1971-09-01 | 1972-03-02 | 1972-09-01 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1975-09-01 | 1976-03-02 | 1976-09-01 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |