US3561394A
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Safety glow vest and jacket
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1967-09-25
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Granted: 1971-02-09
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Expires: 1987-09-25
Abstract
Abstract A garment for riders of motor cycles, bicycles or motor scooters, the garment having a material that will glow when the headlights of an automotive vehicle shine toward it, thus giving the motorist a visibly clear indication of the presence of the cyclist ahead so to prevent colliding into him.
Inventors
- 👤 George R Pickens
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-02 04:26
CPC Classifications
A; A41; A41D; A41D13/00; A41D13/01
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 5
Claim 1
Independent Claim
117 words
In a safety glow garment for a cyclist, the combination of said garment having a front side, and a rear side, with opposite said portions therebetween, said sides and side portions having a light reflective glow material sewn thereto for warning approaching motorists, said material comprising a tape along the edge of a neck opening on the front side, a vertical tape along each side portion, and an emblem on said rear side, said garment further including a pivotal arrow configurated indicator secured pivotally free on the said rear side, and a pair of cords secured to said indicator for rotating said indicator to a left or right direction, and said indicator having said light reflective properties.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
117 words
In a safety glow garment for a cyclist, the combination of said garment having a front side, and a rear side, with opposite said portions therebetween, said sides and side portions having a light reflective glow material sewn thereto for warning approaching motorists, said material comprising a tape along the edge of a neck opening on the front side, a vertical tape along each side portion, and an emblem on said rear side, said garment further including a pivotal arrow configurated indicator secured pivotally free on the said rear side, and a pair of cords secured to said indicator for rotating said indicator to a left or right direction, and said indicator having said light reflective properties.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
18 words
The combination as set forth in claim 1 wherein said garment may be a vest or a jacket.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
180 words
A garment adapted to be worn by persons at night comprising a front side and a rear side joined along the edges thereof to form a garment enclosing the upper torso of a person, said garment including a neck opening having downwardly converging edges in the front side, a light reflective tape attached to the converging edges of the neck opening, a light reflective tape mounted vertically at each side portion of the garment, and an emblem of light reflective material mounted on the rear side of the garment thereby providing light reflective properties for the garment from the front, rear and each side to warn an approaching motorist of the presence of the person wearing the garment by reflection of light from the headlights of a vehicle, said rear emblem including an arrow configurated indicator, means mounting the indicator on the rear side of the garment for pivotal movement, and means connected to said indicator for pivoting it to directional positions in relation to the garment for indicating an action to be taken by the person wearing the garment.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
180 words
A garment adapted to be worn by persons at night comprising a front side and a rear side joined along the edges thereof to form a garment enclosing the upper torso of a person, said garment including a neck opening having downwardly converging edges in the front side, a light reflective tape attached to the converging edges of the neck opening, a light reflective tape mounted vertically at each side portion of the garment, and an emblem of light reflective material mounted on the rear side of the garment thereby providing light reflective properties for the garment from the front, rear and each side to warn an approaching motorist of the presence of the person wearing the garment by reflection of light from the headlights of a vehicle, said rear emblem including an arrow configurated indicator, means mounting the indicator on the rear side of the garment for pivotal movement, and means connected to said indicator for pivoting it to directional positions in relation to the garment for indicating an action to be taken by the person wearing the garment.
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) | 1974-02-08 | 1974-08-10 | 1975-02-09 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1978-02-08 | 1978-08-10 | 1979-02-09 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1982-02-08 | 1982-08-10 | 1983-02-09 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |