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Trail marker
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1971-05-06
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Granted: 1972-08-22
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Expires: 1991-05-06
Abstract
Abstract This disclosure is directed to a trail marker formed of readily foldable material having a tie portion reinforced by a length of flexible wire, and a connected tail portion. The reinforced tie portion is constructed so that the opposed ends thereof can be readily wrapped and secured about a tree branch or the like to mark a trail.
Inventors
- 👤 Ernest A Ryder
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-09 20:17
CPC Classifications
G; G08; G08B; G08B5/00; G08B5/006
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 3
Claim 1
Independent Claim
104 words
A trail marker comprising: a sheet of readily foldable material, said sheet having a T-shaped configuration having a cross head tie portion and a connected tail stem portion, a reinforcing means connected to the cross head tie portion, said reinforcing means including a length of flexible wire extending substantially co-extensive said cross head tie portion, said wire extending intermediate the width of said cross head tie portion, said cross head tie portion having a sufficient width so as to be reversely folded about said wire, and means for securing the reverse folds of said cross head tie portion to enwrap said reinforcing wire therein.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
104 words
A trail marker comprising: a sheet of readily foldable material, said sheet having a T-shaped configuration having a cross head tie portion and a connected tail stem portion, a reinforcing means connected to the cross head tie portion, said reinforcing means including a length of flexible wire extending substantially co-extensive said cross head tie portion, said wire extending intermediate the width of said cross head tie portion, said cross head tie portion having a sufficient width so as to be reversely folded about said wire, and means for securing the reverse folds of said cross head tie portion to enwrap said reinforcing wire therein.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
28 words
The invention as defined in claim 1 wherein said material comprises a phosphorescent colored sheet of heat fusible plastic, and said last mentioned means comprises a fused seam.
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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) | 1975-08-22 | 1976-02-21 | 1976-08-22 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1979-08-22 | 1980-02-21 | 1980-08-22 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1983-08-22 | 1984-02-21 | 1984-08-22 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |