US3577122A
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Flat panel traffic warning sign having light mounted thereon
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1969-01-09
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Granted: 1971-05-04
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Expires: 1989-01-09
Abstract
Abstract A traffic warning sign having a flasher mounted within an opening in a panel of the sign so as to be visible from either side of the panel and connected to a flasher circuit and battery by leads contained within a concealed passageway or groove in the panel. One disclosed embodiment of the invention is a street barricade in which the flasher circuit and battery are contained within a housing which also tends to shield the lenses of the flasher lamp. A second disclosed embodiment is a traffic lane divider.
Inventors
- 👤 James O Lapham
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-30 04:11
CPC Classifications
G; G08; G08B; G08B5/00; G08B5/22; G08B5/36; G08B5/38
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 3
Claim 1
Independent Claim
97 words
A traffic warning sign comprising: a relatively thin flat panel having flat side surfaces adapted to be provided with traffic Warning markings, and an opening extending through said surfaces, means for supporting said panel in an upright position, a flash lamp within and mounted on the edge of said opening, transparent lenses seating against and secured to said panel surfaces, respectively, in covering relation to said opening, a housing secured to said panel for containing a battery, a flasher circuit within said housing, and concealed wires extending edgewise through said panel between said flasher circuit and lamp.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
97 words
A traffic warning sign comprising: a relatively thin flat panel having flat side surfaces adapted to be provided with traffic Warning markings, and an opening extending through said surfaces, means for supporting said panel in an upright position, a flash lamp within and mounted on the edge of said opening, transparent lenses seating against and secured to said panel surfaces, respectively, in covering relation to said opening, a housing secured to said panel for containing a battery, a flasher circuit within said housing, and concealed wires extending edgewise through said panel between said flasher circuit and lamp.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
54 words
A traffic warning sign according to claim 1 wherein: said opening is located adjacent an edge of said panel, and said housing is secured to said panel edge and projects beyond said panel surfaces a distance at least equal to the projection of said lenses beyond said surfaces for shielding said lenses against impact.
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) | 1974-05-03 | 1974-11-02 | 1975-05-04 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1978-05-03 | 1978-11-02 | 1979-05-04 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1982-05-03 | 1982-11-02 | 1983-05-04 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |