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Safety signal device

Assignee: Tri Vec Inc
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Filing: 1969-07-17
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Granted: 1971-06-29
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Expires: 1989-07-17
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Abstract

Abstract A triangle emergency vehicular traffic diversion signal constructed of elements including the triangle members of uniform width and thickness for quick assembly into a triangular yield signal and the leg support members of uniform width and thickness. The elements are made of a material including an impregnated fluorescent material. The triangle members include a light-reflecting material thereon.

Inventors

  • 👤 John M Kiniry
  • 👤 Anthony Finazzo
  • 👤 John R Carroll

Bibliographic Details

Application Number —
Jurisdiction US
Data Source google_patents
Last Synchronized 2026-11-01 19:06
CPC Classifications
B; B60; B60Q; B60Q7/00; B60Q7/005; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S40/00; Y10S40/903

Claims Analysis

Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim 198 words
A triangular vehicular sign comprising, three signal members constructed of a translucent material, said material impregnated with a fluorescent material, said three signal members includes connecting means to hold said signal members in the form of an open triangular signal, a light-reflecting media connected to a portion of the front face of each of said signal members whereby the front face and rear face of the sign are visable and distinguishable from one another, supporting means connected to said signal members to support said signal members in a generally vertical position, said support means includes a pair of support members removably connected in spaced-apart relation adjacent their midpoint to one of said signal members, said support members are of uniform construction to provide duplicate front and rear portions for each support member, said signal members are flexible to provide a wind-resistant structure, said connecting means includes two pivot means one of which is located in each of two of the vertex portions of the triangular sign to movably connect the adjacent said signal members, said signal members are of uniform construction, and gripping teeth are provided adjacent both ends of said support means to grip the supporting surface.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim 198 words
A triangular vehicular sign comprising, three signal members constructed of a translucent material, said material impregnated with a fluorescent material, said three signal members includes connecting means to hold said signal members in the form of an open triangular signal, a light-reflecting media connected to a portion of the front face of each of said signal members whereby the front face and rear face of the sign are visable and distinguishable from one another, supporting means connected to said signal members to support said signal members in a generally vertical position, said support means includes a pair of support members removably connected in spaced-apart relation adjacent their midpoint to one of said signal members, said support members are of uniform construction to provide duplicate front and rear portions for each support member, said signal members are flexible to provide a wind-resistant structure, said connecting means includes two pivot means one of which is located in each of two of the vertex portions of the triangular sign to movably connect the adjacent said signal members, said signal members are of uniform construction, and gripping teeth are provided adjacent both ends of said support means to grip the supporting surface.

USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows

Annuity Stage Window Opens Payment Deadline Surcharge Period Until Estimated Fee Status
3.5 Years (Year 4) 1974-06-28 1974-12-28 1975-06-29 $2000.00 Window Closed / Lapsed
7.5 Years (Year 8) 1978-06-28 1978-12-28 1979-06-29 $3760.00 Window Closed / Lapsed
11.5 Years (Year 12) 1982-06-28 1982-12-28 1983-06-29 $7700.00 Window Closed / Lapsed

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