US3563208A
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Safety youth guider
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1969-07-16
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Granted: 1971-02-16
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Expires: 1989-07-16
Abstract
Abstract A device for maintaining walking children in an organized, supervised group is disclosed having an elongated center support member, a plurality of laterally extending crossmembers secured along the length of the center support member and handles for children to grasp secured to the distal ends of the crossmembers. At least one of the grasping handles may be utilized by an adult, preferably at the rear end of the center support member. The crossmembers are preferably constructed of weatherproof rope having metal wire reinforcement at its center to maintain the same above the ground when dropped for easy retrieval. Such members are preferably color coded for easy identification by children; the device of the present invention finding particular utility in safely conducting and keeping track of relatively large groups of young children in public.
Inventors
- 👤 Reginald A Nero
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-27 23:00
CPC Classifications
F; F16; F16G; F16G11/00; A; A47; A47D; A47D13/00; A47D13/08; A47D13/086
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 12
Claim 1
Independent Claim
53 words
A device of for safely organizing and guiding a group of children, said device comprising an elongated center support member, a plurality of laterally extending crossmembers secured in spaced relationship along the longitudinal axis of said center support member, and grasping means for children secured to the extremities of said laterally extending crossmembers
Claim 2
Independent Claim
53 words
A device of for safely organizing and guiding a group of children, said device comprising an elongated center support member, a plurality of laterally extending crossmembers secured in spaced relationship along the longitudinal axis of said center support member, and grasping means for children secured to the extremities of said laterally extending crossmembers
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
30 words
A youth guiding device according to claim 1 wherein is further provided at least one grasping means for an adult secured to a terminal end of said center support member.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
36 words
A youth guiding device according to claim 1 wherein said elongated center support member comprises a pair of semirigid lines in parallel contiguous relationship, each rope being reinforced along its longitudinal axis with a resilient core.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
26 words
A youth guiding device according to claim 1 wherEin each of said laterally extending crossmembers comprises a line having a resilient core along its longitudinal axis.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
32 words
A youth guiding device according to claim 4 wherein securing means comprising molded plastic junctions are employed to secure said crossmembers to said center support member in a rigid and nonrotatable manner.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
24 words
A youth guiding device according to claim 4 wherein said crossmembers comprise pairs of lines secured to opposite sides of said center support member.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
29 words
A youth guiding device according to claim 1 further comprising at least one crossmember secured to said center support member by a means providing for detachment of said crossmember.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
23 words
A youth guiding device according to claim 1 wherein said center support member and said laterally extending crossmembers are covered with thermoplastic material.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
19 words
A youth guiding device according to claim 8 wherein said thermoplastic covered members are color coded for identification purposes.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
36 words
A youth guiding device according to claim 1 wherein said center support member is of one piece, the rear end of said guiding device terminating in double looped configuration, a grasping handle attached to each loop.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
38 words
A youth guiding device according to claim 1 wherein at least one of said grasping handles for children further comprises an adjustable strap adapted to fit around a child''s wrist and secure the child to said grasping handle.
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) | 1974-02-15 | 1974-08-17 | 1975-02-16 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1978-02-15 | 1978-08-17 | 1979-02-16 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1982-02-15 | 1982-08-17 | 1983-02-16 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |