US3775887A
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Collapsible and portable signalling device
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1972-09-11
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Granted: 1973-12-04
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Expires: 1992-09-11
Abstract
Abstract A collapsible and portable signalling device including a collapsible support member and a foldable sign attached thereto. The collapsible support member includes a base member, intermediate telescoping members received within the base member and a supporting end member. One end of the foldable sign is attached to the base member and the other end is attached to the supporting end member so that in a collapsed position the sign ends are adjacent to and abut each other. Transverse and longitudinal fold lines are formed within the foldable sign so that it may be folded into a small portable package.
Inventors
- 👤 V Precourt
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-06 20:07
CPC Classifications
G; G09; G09F; G09F17/00; G09F21/00; G09F21/02; G09F2017/0025; G09F2017/0041
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 8
Claim 1
Independent Claim
232 words
A collapsible and portable signalling device comprising a collapsible supporting member which may be actuated between a collapsed position and an extended position, said collapsible member having a base member, a plurality of intermediate telescoping members which may be collapsed and substantially received within said base member and a supporting end member which in the extended position is remote from said base member, a sign formed of foldable material and having a length substantially greater than its width, said sign having first and second indicia carrying-faces and having indicia thereon, said sign having a first end which is fixedly attached to the upper end of said base member and a second end which is fixedly attached to said supporting end member, said sign being of a length substantially equal to the distance between the upper end of said base member and said supporting end member when said collapsible member is in its extended position, said collapsible member being constructed so that in its collapsed position the upper end of said base member and the first end of said sign are adjacent said supporting end member and the second end of said sign, said foldable sign being foldable to a length substantially equal to the length of said collapsible member in its collapsed position and being further foldable to a reduced width to form a small package in combination with said collapsible member.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
232 words
A collapsible and portable signalling device comprising a collapsible supporting member which may be actuated between a collapsed position and an extended position, said collapsible member having a base member, a plurality of intermediate telescoping members which may be collapsed and substantially received within said base member and a supporting end member which in the extended position is remote from said base member, a sign formed of foldable material and having a length substantially greater than its width, said sign having first and second indicia carrying-faces and having indicia thereon, said sign having a first end which is fixedly attached to the upper end of said base member and a second end which is fixedly attached to said supporting end member, said sign being of a length substantially equal to the distance between the upper end of said base member and said supporting end member when said collapsible member is in its extended position, said collapsible member being constructed so that in its collapsed position the upper end of said base member and the first end of said sign are adjacent said supporting end member and the second end of said sign, said foldable sign being foldable to a length substantially equal to the length of said collapsible member in its collapsed position and being further foldable to a reduced width to form a small package in combination with said collapsible member.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
46 words
A collapsible and portable signalling device in accordance with claim 1 wherein the first end of said sign is formed from layers of said foldable material laminated to each other, the upper end of said base member extending between said layers and being fixedly attached thereto.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
43 words
A collapSible and portable signalling device in accordance with claim 2 wherein the second end of said sign is formed from layers of said foldable material laminated to each other, said supporting end member extending between said layers and being fixedly attached thereto.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
21 words
A collapsible and portable signalling device in accordance with claim 3 wherein said foldable sign has preformed fold lines formed therein.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
47 words
A collapsible and portable signalling device in accordance with claim 4 wherein said preformed fold lines extend transversely of said sign and are substantially perpendicular to said collapsible member so that said sign may be folded over on itself at least twice about said transverse fold lines.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
41 words
A collapsible and portable signalling device in accordance with claim 5 wherein said preformed fold lines extend longitudinally of said sign and are substantially parallel to said collapsible member so that said sign may be folded about said longitudinal fold lines.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
41 words
A collapsible and portable signalling device in accordance with claim 1 wherein the first end of said sign which is fixedly attached to the upper end of said base member includes an opening formed therein through which said base member extends.
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) | 1976-12-03 | 1977-06-04 | 1977-12-04 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1980-12-03 | 1981-06-04 | 1981-12-04 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1984-12-03 | 1985-06-04 | 1985-12-04 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |