US3741382A
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Highway safety kit
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1971-06-09
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Granted: 1973-06-26
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Expires: 1991-06-09
Abstract
Abstract A highway safety kit having a small plastic container of gasoline surrounded by a two-piece plastic foam protective case one of which has a recess therein for carrying a sheet of material with a high visibility color with a tear-out center section having a distress message thereon for taping to a vehicle in distress, the remainder being worn by an occupant of the vehicle; and a slip cover dimensioned for receiving and retaining the the assembled package therein.
Inventors
- 👤 R Larimer
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-26 21:18
CPC Classifications
B; B60; B60R; B60R99/00; B65; B65D; B65D79/00; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S206/00; Y10S206/803
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
124 words
A highway safety kit comprising: a small container of fuel; first and second protective casing members, said first and second protective casing members having matching cavities therein for receiving said container of fuel; an outside cover dimensioned for receiving the first and second protective casing members with the container of fuel therein in a snug fashion; an outside recess in one of said protective casing members; and a high visibility sheet of pliable material contained therein, said section of pliable material having a tear-out section containing a distress message, said tear-out section being dimensioned for attachment to a distressed vehicle, said tearout section leaving an aperture dimensioned for fitting over the head of an occupant of a distressed vehicle forming a high visibility apron.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
124 words
A highway safety kit comprising: a small container of fuel; first and second protective casing members, said first and second protective casing members having matching cavities therein for receiving said container of fuel; an outside cover dimensioned for receiving the first and second protective casing members with the container of fuel therein in a snug fashion; an outside recess in one of said protective casing members; and a high visibility sheet of pliable material contained therein, said section of pliable material having a tear-out section containing a distress message, said tear-out section being dimensioned for attachment to a distressed vehicle, said tearout section leaving an aperture dimensioned for fitting over the head of an occupant of a distressed vehicle forming a high visibility apron.
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) | 1976-06-25 | 1976-12-25 | 1977-06-26 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1980-06-25 | 1980-12-25 | 1981-06-26 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1984-06-25 | 1984-12-25 | 1985-06-26 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |