US3688259A
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Traffic signals having annular colored illuminated tube around each signal lens
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1971-02-23
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Granted: 1972-08-29
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Expires: 1991-02-23
Abstract
Abstract A traffic light has superposed red, yellow and green lenses, each of which is surrounded by an annular illuminated tube that glows in a color that contrasts with the color of the lens, e.g., white.
Inventors
- 👤 Marcel Rebillt
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-02 21:40
CPC Classifications
G; G08; G08G; G08G1/00; G08G1/09; G08G1/095; F; F21; F21W; F21W2111/00; F21W2111/02
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 3
Claim 1
Independent Claim
67 words
A fixed traffic light comprising a box and three superposed lenses on the front of the box, the top lens being red, the middle lens being yellow, and the bottom lens being green, an illuminable annular tube surrounding each lens, said tube when illuminable glowing with a color different from the color of the lens it surrounds, and means detachably securing said box to a fixed support.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
67 words
A fixed traffic light comprising a box and three superposed lenses on the front of the box, the top lens being red, the middle lens being yellow, and the bottom lens being green, an illuminable annular tube surrounding each lens, said tube when illuminable glowing with a color different from the color of the lens it surrounds, and means detachably securing said box to a fixed support.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
23 words
A traffic light as claimed in claim 1, and three visors carried by said box, one extending over each said lens and tube.
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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) | 1975-08-29 | 1976-02-28 | 1976-08-29 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1979-08-29 | 1980-02-28 | 1980-08-29 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1983-08-29 | 1984-02-28 | 1984-08-29 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |