US3610460A
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Traffic signal housing
Assignee: Marbelite Co Inc
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Filing: 1969-10-20
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Granted: 1971-10-05
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Expires: 1989-10-20
Abstract
Abstract A traffic signal housing has a housing body and a pivotal, removable door. Hinge means provide ease of assembly of the door on the body and permits pivoting of the door about an axis to open and close the body with the door being removable from the body only in one position thereof and preferably prevented from movement into said one position when assembled by a stop means which coacts as a lens hood.
Inventors
- 👤 Gregory Siklos
- 👤 Henry Dowding
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-01 20:23
CPC Classifications
E; E05; E05D; E05D7/00; E05D7/10; E05D7/1061; E05D7/1066; E05D7/1072
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 8
Claim 1
Independent Claim
123 words
A traffic signal housing comprising: a housing body defining an opening, a pivotal, removable door for said housing, Hinge means for permitting pivoting of said door about an axis to open and close said opening with said door being slidably removable from said body in one position thereof, said body and said door each being formed of an integral metal casting having a portion of said hinge means integral therewith, said door carrying stop means for preventing pivoting of said door to said one position in use, said door carrying a traffic signal lens, and said stop means comprising a removable hood mounted over said lens with said hood being dimensioned to act as a stop means in conjunction with said housing body.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
123 words
A traffic signal housing comprising: a housing body defining an opening, a pivotal, removable door for said housing, Hinge means for permitting pivoting of said door about an axis to open and close said opening with said door being slidably removable from said body in one position thereof, said body and said door each being formed of an integral metal casting having a portion of said hinge means integral therewith, said door carrying stop means for preventing pivoting of said door to said one position in use, said door carrying a traffic signal lens, and said stop means comprising a removable hood mounted over said lens with said hood being dimensioned to act as a stop means in conjunction with said housing body.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
85 words
A traffic signal housing in accordance with claim 1 wherein said hinge means comprises a seat portion and a male insert portion, said seat portion defining a circular recess and an overlying slot extending through a portion of said circular recess, said insert portion defining an upstanding pin designed to pivot in said slot and a lower circular boss having cutaway portions dimensioned to permit said boss to pivot in said seat and be removable therefrom along with said pin in one pivotal position thereof.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
52 words
A traffic signal housing in accordance with claim 2 wherein said hinge means comprises a second seat portion and a second male insert portion, said second male insert portion defining a second upstanding pin designed to pivot in a second slot of said second seat portion, said pins extending in opposite directions.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
22 words
A traffic signal housing in accordance with claim 3 and further comprising lock means for locking said door in its closed position.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
148 words
A traffic signal housing comprising, a housing body defining an opening, a pivotal door for said housing, hinge means mounting said door for pivotal movement about an axis to open and close said opening, said hinge means having a position coincident with one pivotal position of said door enabling said door to be slidably attached and detached from said housing, removable stop means for preventing said door from pivoting to said one position, said hinge means comprising a seat portion and a male insert portion, said seat portion defining a circular recess and an overlying slot extending through a portion of said circular recess, said insert portion defining an upstanding pin designed to pivot in said slot and a lower circular boss having cutaway portions dimensioned to permit said boss to pivot in said seat and be removable therefrom along with said pin in one pivotal position thereof.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
148 words
A traffic signal housing comprising, a housing body defining an opening, a pivotal door for said housing, hinge means mounting said door for pivotal movement about an axis to open and close said opening, said hinge means having a position coincident with one pivotal position of said door enabling said door to be slidably attached and detached from said housing, removable stop means for preventing said door from pivoting to said one position, said hinge means comprising a seat portion and a male insert portion, said seat portion defining a circular recess and an overlying slot extending through a portion of said circular recess, said insert portion defining an upstanding pin designed to pivot in said slot and a lower circular boss having cutaway portions dimensioned to permit said boss to pivot in said seat and be removable therefrom along with said pin in one pivotal position thereof.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
28 words
A traffic signal housing in accordance with claim 5 wherein said stop means comprises a hood, and said door and body are formed of one-piece lightweight metal castings.
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) | 1974-10-04 | 1975-04-05 | 1975-10-05 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1978-10-04 | 1979-04-05 | 1979-10-05 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1982-10-04 | 1983-04-05 | 1983-10-05 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |