US3217292A
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Safety device for motor vehicles
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1963-01-09
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Granted: 1965-11-09
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Expires: 1983-01-09
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Robert E Henderson
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-03 13:07
CPC Classifications
B; B60; B60Q; B60Q1/00; B60Q1/26; B60Q1/50
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
98 words
A SAFETY DEVICE FOR MOTOR VEHICLES INCLUDING, AN ANNULAR HOUSING HAVING MEANS FOR MOUNTING THE SAME ON THE SIDE OF A MOTOR VEHICLE, A GENERALLY CIRCULAR BODY CONSTRUCTED OF TRANSLUCENT MATERIAL SUPPORTED WITHIN THE HOUSING AND HAVING ITS REARWARDLY-DIRECTED PERIPHERAL PORTION EXPOSED TO VIEW FROM THE REAR OF THE DEVICE, SAID BODY HAVING ANGULAR LIGHT-REFLECTING SURFACES FORMED IN ITS FORWARDLY-DIRECTED AND ITS REARWARLY-DIRECTED SIDES FOR DIRECTING AND CONCENTRATING THE LIGHT RAYS WHICH STRIKE EITHER OF SAID SIDE INTO THE PERIPHERAL PORTION WHICH IS EXPOSED TO VIEW FROM THE REAR OF THE DEVICE TO THEREBY ILLUMINATE SAID PERIPHERAL PORTION,
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
98 words
A SAFETY DEVICE FOR MOTOR VEHICLES INCLUDING, AN ANNULAR HOUSING HAVING MEANS FOR MOUNTING THE SAME ON THE SIDE OF A MOTOR VEHICLE, A GENERALLY CIRCULAR BODY CONSTRUCTED OF TRANSLUCENT MATERIAL SUPPORTED WITHIN THE HOUSING AND HAVING ITS REARWARDLY-DIRECTED PERIPHERAL PORTION EXPOSED TO VIEW FROM THE REAR OF THE DEVICE, SAID BODY HAVING ANGULAR LIGHT-REFLECTING SURFACES FORMED IN ITS FORWARDLY-DIRECTED AND ITS REARWARLY-DIRECTED SIDES FOR DIRECTING AND CONCENTRATING THE LIGHT RAYS WHICH STRIKE EITHER OF SAID SIDE INTO THE PERIPHERAL PORTION WHICH IS EXPOSED TO VIEW FROM THE REAR OF THE DEVICE TO THEREBY ILLUMINATE SAID PERIPHERAL PORTION,
References Cited (Backward Citations)
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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) | 1968-11-08 | 1969-05-10 | 1969-11-09 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1972-11-08 | 1973-05-10 | 1973-11-09 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1976-11-08 | 1977-05-10 | 1977-11-09 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |