US3590506A
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Emergency vehicle signs
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1968-12-16
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Granted: 1971-07-06
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Expires: 1988-12-16
Abstract
Abstract I disclose a sign structure comprising a plurality of foldable sign panels, hinge means joining said panels along junction means therebetween, leg means hingedly joined to the outer ones of said panels, stabilizing means mounted on said sign structure for stabilizing said panels in an operative unfolded mode, and restraining means coupled to said leg means for restraining said leg means to a predetermined extent of movement relative to said sign structure.
Inventors
- 👤 Rudolph S Jeski
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-01 01:01
CPC Classifications
B; B60; B60Q; B60Q7/00; B60Q7/005
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 5
Claim 1
Independent Claim
192 words
A sign structure for use with an automotive vehicle, said structure including a pair of rods and a flexible sign member secured at its ends to said rods respectively, bracket members shaped to engage the end portions of said rods respectively, said bracket members being further shaped for securance to an inward surface of a lid for a trunk compartment of said vehicle for supporting said sign structure from said trunk lid, said bracket members each including first means for rotatably supporting one of said sign rods and second means disposed adjacent said first means for detachably engaging the other of said sign rods so that said other rod can be displaced from and inserted into said second bracket means of said bracket members to display and to store respectively said sign member by unrolling and rolling said sign member relative to said one sign rod, said second means being shaped for snap-engagement with said other rod, said sign member having such length that said other rod can be supported adjacent a lower surface of said trunk compartment upon raising said lid and removal of said other rod from said bracket members.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
192 words
A sign structure for use with an automotive vehicle, said structure including a pair of rods and a flexible sign member secured at its ends to said rods respectively, bracket members shaped to engage the end portions of said rods respectively, said bracket members being further shaped for securance to an inward surface of a lid for a trunk compartment of said vehicle for supporting said sign structure from said trunk lid, said bracket members each including first means for rotatably supporting one of said sign rods and second means disposed adjacent said first means for detachably engaging the other of said sign rods so that said other rod can be displaced from and inserted into said second bracket means of said bracket members to display and to store respectively said sign member by unrolling and rolling said sign member relative to said one sign rod, said second means being shaped for snap-engagement with said other rod, said sign member having such length that said other rod can be supported adjacent a lower surface of said trunk compartment upon raising said lid and removal of said other rod from said bracket members.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
48 words
The combination according to claim 1 wherein at least one end portion of said one sign rod is extended outwardly of the associates one of said bracket members so that said one rod can be grasped and rotated to facilitate rerolling said sign member upon said one rod.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
33 words
The combination according to claim 1 wherein the weight of said other rod is sufficient to maintain said member in its unrolled condition upon removal of said other rod from said bracket members.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
44 words
The combination according to claim 1 wherein said first bracket means include a sleeve member for engaging the adjacent end of said one rod, and said second bracket means include a spring clamp shaped for snap-engagement with the adjacent end of said other rod.
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) | 1974-07-05 | 1975-01-04 | 1975-07-06 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1978-07-05 | 1979-01-04 | 1979-07-06 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1982-07-05 | 1983-01-04 | 1983-07-06 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |