US3701210A
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Temporary vehicle markings
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1970-06-09
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Granted: 1972-10-31
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Expires: 1990-06-09
Abstract
Abstract Identification means for vehicles, the identification means comprising indicia bearing panels with rigidifying slats adapted for temporary mounting on vehicle roofs, trunk deck lids, hoods, or the like, by adjustable straps.
Inventors
- 👤 George E Smith
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-30 05:10
CPC Classifications
G; G09; G09F; G09F21/00; G09F21/04; G09F21/042
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 4
Claim 1
Independent Claim
253 words
A temporary means for aerial identification of a vehicle having upper body sections, the means comprising: an indicia bearing panel of rectangular form and of an area of sufficient size to extend over a substantial portion of one of said vehicle upper body sections; the panel being flexible and having an exposed fabric side with a background color and being provided with indicia of a color contrasting the background color of said side whereby the indicia is readily observable; the panel having side portions and leading and trailing end portions, said portions being reverted and being attached to the side opposite said fabric side to provide sleeves adjacent the outer edges of the panel; the side portion sleeves being open at their leading ends and each having an elongated side portion slat disposed therein and extending substantially the full length of the side portion, each of said side portion slats having a forward end and a rear end; at least the leading end portion sleeve being closed at its ends and having an elongated, rigid end portion slat therein with ends extended over the forward ends of the side portion slats; the end portion sleeves having slits therein; and a pair of straps extending respectively through said end portion sleeves and passing through said slits, one of said straps being engaged over the end portion slat and over the forward ends of the side portion slats, and the other of said straps being extended over the rear ends of the side portion slats.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
253 words
A temporary means for aerial identification of a vehicle having upper body sections, the means comprising: an indicia bearing panel of rectangular form and of an area of sufficient size to extend over a substantial portion of one of said vehicle upper body sections; the panel being flexible and having an exposed fabric side with a background color and being provided with indicia of a color contrasting the background color of said side whereby the indicia is readily observable; the panel having side portions and leading and trailing end portions, said portions being reverted and being attached to the side opposite said fabric side to provide sleeves adjacent the outer edges of the panel; the side portion sleeves being open at their leading ends and each having an elongated side portion slat disposed therein and extending substantially the full length of the side portion, each of said side portion slats having a forward end and a rear end; at least the leading end portion sleeve being closed at its ends and having an elongated, rigid end portion slat therein with ends extended over the forward ends of the side portion slats; the end portion sleeves having slits therein; and a pair of straps extending respectively through said end portion sleeves and passing through said slits, one of said straps being engaged over the end portion slat and over the forward ends of the side portion slats, and the other of said straps being extended over the rear ends of the side portion slats.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
64 words
The invention of claim 1, wherein: the strap means each comprise an elongated main strap having opposite ends; one of the ends of the main strap being directly connected to a first end of the connector; and adjustment means comprising a supplementary strap of loop form including a movable buckle, interposed between the other end of the main strap and a second end connector.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
64 words
The invention of claim 1, wherein: the strap means each comprise an elongated main strap having opposite ends; one of the ends of the main strap being directly connected to a first end of the connector; and adjustment means comprising a supplementary strap of loop form including a movable buckle, interposed between the other end of the main strap and a second end connector.
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) | 1975-10-31 | 1976-05-01 | 1976-10-31 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1979-10-31 | 1980-05-01 | 1980-10-31 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1983-10-31 | 1984-05-01 | 1984-10-31 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |