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US3289629A
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Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1964-02-14
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Granted: 1966-12-06
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Expires: 1984-02-14
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Yarger Milton Ray
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-04 20:29
CPC Classifications
G; G08; G08G; G08G1/00; G08G1/09; G08G1/096
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
133 words
A TRAFFIC SIGNAL COMPRISING A HOLLOW CYLINDER HAVING CIRCULAR OF RED, AMBER AND GREEN LENSES MOUNTED IN CUT-OUT PORTIONS THEREOF STAGGERED VERTICALLY AND CIRCUMFERENTIALLY OF SAID CYLINDER, THE AMBER LENSES BEING CENTRAL IN A VERTICAL DIRECTION LIGHT BULB MENAS INSIDE SAID CYLINDER FOR PROVIDING ILLUMINATION, A HOUSING SURROUNDING SAID CYLINDER HAVING CUT-OUT PORTIONS OFFSET VERTICALLY AND CIRCUMFERENTIALLY SO AS TO EFFECT SEQUENTIAL REGISTRY WITH SAID LENSES, WHEREBY ONLY ONE PAIR OF LENSES WILL BE FULLY EXPOSED AT ANY ONE TIME, AND MEANS FOR SLOWLY ROTATING SAID CYLINDER WITH RESPECT TO SAID HOUSING SO AS TO EFFECT SEQUENTIAL FULL REGISTRY WITH PAIRS OF SAID LENSES, WHEREBY AN OBSERVER WILL HAVE A VISUAL INDICATION OF THE TIME REMAINING FOR A CHANGE IN SIGNAL BY NOTING THE AMOUNT OF AREA OF EXPOSURE OF THE VARIOUS LENSES.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
133 words
A TRAFFIC SIGNAL COMPRISING A HOLLOW CYLINDER HAVING CIRCULAR OF RED, AMBER AND GREEN LENSES MOUNTED IN CUT-OUT PORTIONS THEREOF STAGGERED VERTICALLY AND CIRCUMFERENTIALLY OF SAID CYLINDER, THE AMBER LENSES BEING CENTRAL IN A VERTICAL DIRECTION LIGHT BULB MENAS INSIDE SAID CYLINDER FOR PROVIDING ILLUMINATION, A HOUSING SURROUNDING SAID CYLINDER HAVING CUT-OUT PORTIONS OFFSET VERTICALLY AND CIRCUMFERENTIALLY SO AS TO EFFECT SEQUENTIAL REGISTRY WITH SAID LENSES, WHEREBY ONLY ONE PAIR OF LENSES WILL BE FULLY EXPOSED AT ANY ONE TIME, AND MEANS FOR SLOWLY ROTATING SAID CYLINDER WITH RESPECT TO SAID HOUSING SO AS TO EFFECT SEQUENTIAL FULL REGISTRY WITH PAIRS OF SAID LENSES, WHEREBY AN OBSERVER WILL HAVE A VISUAL INDICATION OF THE TIME REMAINING FOR A CHANGE IN SIGNAL BY NOTING THE AMOUNT OF AREA OF EXPOSURE OF THE VARIOUS LENSES.
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) | 1969-12-05 | 1970-06-06 | 1970-12-06 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1973-12-05 | 1974-06-06 | 1974-12-06 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1977-12-05 | 1978-06-06 | 1978-12-06 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |