US3738309A
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Collapsible warning device
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1971-06-01
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Granted: 1973-06-12
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Expires: 1991-06-01
Abstract
Abstract A warning device for use as a traffic warning device has a base member and top member and a support member engaging and extending between the base member and the top member for holding the top member in spaced relation above the base member and eyeattracting material extending between the base member and the top member.
Inventors
- 👤 T Nicholl
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-01 11:24
CPC Classifications
E; E01; E01F; E01F9/00; E01F9/60; E01F9/623; E01F9/654; E01F9/688
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 6
Claim 1
Independent Claim
165 words
A warning device comprising: a. first and second header members; b. said first header member is being a base member and having an open top recess therein; c. said second header member being a top member sized to be received within said base member for storage therein; d. flexiBle lengths of eye attracting material extending between said first and second header members; e. said eye attracting material being reflective; f. means securing said eye attracting material to the first and second header members; g. standard means engaging said first and second header members and extending therebetween for retaining same in spaced relation and said flexible lengths extended; h. said base member having a ballast compartment and a wall member with an upwardly opening depressed portion therein; i. said top member having an upwardly extending recess in the lower surface thereof; and j. said standard means has ends engaged in the respective depressed portion in the base member and upwardly extending recess in said top member.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
165 words
A warning device comprising: a. first and second header members; b. said first header member is being a base member and having an open top recess therein; c. said second header member being a top member sized to be received within said base member for storage therein; d. flexiBle lengths of eye attracting material extending between said first and second header members; e. said eye attracting material being reflective; f. means securing said eye attracting material to the first and second header members; g. standard means engaging said first and second header members and extending therebetween for retaining same in spaced relation and said flexible lengths extended; h. said base member having a ballast compartment and a wall member with an upwardly opening depressed portion therein; i. said top member having an upwardly extending recess in the lower surface thereof; and j. said standard means has ends engaged in the respective depressed portion in the base member and upwardly extending recess in said top member.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
53 words
A warning device as set forth in claim 1 wherein: a. said standard means is removable from said depressed portion in said base member and upwardly extending recess in said top member; and b. said standard means is adjustable in length to vary the spacing between said base member and said top member.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
41 words
A warning device as set forth in claim 2 wherein: a. said reflective eye attracting material collapses for storage in the base member under the top member when the standard means is removed to release the top member and base member.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
71 words
A warning device as set forth in claim 3 wherein: a. said base member is a generally cylindrical member having a tubular portion defining said open top recess; b. said top member is a generally cylindrical member; and c. said reflective material has a plurality of flexible strips, the reflective material is extended into a generally cylindrical form when the base member and top member are retained in spaced erected position.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
59 words
A warning device as set forth in claim 4 wherein the eye attracting material securing means include: a. clamp members extending circumferentially of the base member and top member with end portions of the eye-attracting material therebetween; and b. fastening means securing the clamp members to the base member and the top member and clamping the eye-attracting members thereto.
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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) | 1976-06-11 | 1976-12-11 | 1977-06-12 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1980-06-11 | 1980-12-11 | 1981-06-12 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1984-06-11 | 1984-12-11 | 1985-06-12 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |