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Reflector for marking driveways and the like
Assignee: LEMCO PLASTICS Inc
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Filing: 1971-05-27
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Granted: 1973-02-13
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Expires: 1991-05-27
Abstract
Abstract The reflector for marking driveways and the like is adapted to be resiliently clamped to a rod which can be inserted into the ground. One or more reflectors can be supported on the rod at various angles and reflect the lights of passing cars to mark, for example, the entrance to a driveway. Each reflector is constructed of a circular molded plastic frame to hold the reflecting plastic and has internal resilient members projecting inwardly from the frame which cooperate to securely clamp the reflector to the supporting rod which passes through aligned holes in the frame and a passage between the springlike internal members. Each reflector at one end has an octagonally shaped embossment on the frame around one of the holes in the frame, and a second embossment around the aligned hole at the opposite side of the frame which has an octagonally shaped inset. Thus, the embossment of one reflector can be seated in the inset embossment of an adjacent reflector to locate a respective reflector at four different angular positions on the supporting rod relative to an adjacent reflector.
Inventors
- 👤 A Kannenberg
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-25 05:40
CPC Classifications
E; E01; E01F; E01F9/00; E01F9/60; E01F9/604; E01F9/619
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 9
Claim 1
Independent Claim
123 words
A reflector adapted to be secured to a standard for use in marking driveways and the like, which comprises a frame for receipt of reflecting means, a pair of internal resilient clamping members extending inwardly from the frame toward each other in cooperating relationship to a position directly opposed with respect to each other to provide a passage therebetween, aligned apertures at opposite ends of the frame and in line with said passage to adapt the reflector for receipt of a standard passing through the aligned apertures and passage, and with the resilient clamping members disposed to securely clamp the reflector to the standard with which it is assembled but permitting ready manual movement of the reflector to varying positions on said standard.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
123 words
A reflector adapted to be secured to a standard for use in marking driveways and the like, which comprises a frame for receipt of reflecting means, a pair of internal resilient clamping members extending inwardly from the frame toward each other in cooperating relationship to a position directly opposed with respect to each other to provide a passage therebetween, aligned apertures at opposite ends of the frame and in line with said passage to adapt the reflector for receipt of a standard passing through the aligned apertures and passage, and with the resilient clamping members disposed to securely clamp the reflector to the standard with which it is assembled but permitting ready manual movement of the reflector to varying positions on said standard.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
123 words
A reflector adapted to be secured to a standard for use in marking driveways and the like, which comprises a frame for receipt of reflecting means, a pair of internal resilient clamping members extending inwardly from the frame toward each other in cooperating relationship to a position directly opposed with respect to each other to provide a passage therebetween, aligned apertures at opposite ends of the frame and in line with said passage to adapt the reflector for receipt of a standard passing through the aligned apertures and passage, and with the resilient clamping members disposed to securely clamp the reflector to the standard with which it is assembled but permitting ready manual movement of the reflector to varying positions on said standard.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
123 words
A reflector adapted to be secured to a standard for use in marking driveways and the like, which comprises a frame for receipt of reflecting means, a pair of internal resilient clamping members extending inwardly from the frame toward each other in cooperating relationship to a position directly opposed with respect to each other to provide a passage therebetween, aligned apertures at opposite ends of the frame and in line with said passage to adapt the reflector for receipt of a standard passing through the aligned apertures and passage, and with the resilient clamping members disposed to securely clamp the reflector to the standard with which it is assembled but permitting ready manual movement of the reflector to varying positions on said standard.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
33 words
The reflector of claim 1, in which the frame is circular in shape and the resilient clamping members are free at the inner end and secured to the frame at the outer end.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
24 words
The reflector of claim 1, in which the frame is circular and both ends of each resilient clamping member is secured to the frame.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
98 words
The reflector of claim 1, wherein the resilient clamping members are secured to the frame at the outer end and are free at the inner end, and an internal abutment secured to the frame in line with the free end of each resilient clamping member but spaced a slight distance therefrom so that when a standard is inserted through the apertures in the frame and the passage between the resilient clamping members each resilient clamping member is forced into engagement with its respective abutment and is compressed outwardly by engagement with the standard to tightly grip the same.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
81 words
The reflector of claim 1, wherein an embossment of irregular shape is provided on the outside of the frame around one aperture and a second embossment with a shape on the inside corresponding to the shape of the first-named embossment surrounds the other aperture to adapt the reflector for assembly on a standard with another reflector with the first-named embossment seating within the second-named embossment of an adjacent reflector to secure the reflectors together in varying positions relative to each other.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
30 words
The reflector of claim 1, wherein the reflector is adapted to be assembled with a round standard for easy rotation of the reflector to dIfferent angular positions on the standard.
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) | 1976-02-13 | 1976-08-14 | 1977-02-13 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1980-02-13 | 1980-08-14 | 1981-02-13 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1984-02-13 | 1984-08-14 | 1985-02-13 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |