US3849804A
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Light reflective safety wearing apparel
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1973-09-06
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Granted: 1974-11-26
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Expires: 1993-09-06
Abstract
Abstract According to one form of the invention, light reflective material is applied directly to a localized area on the inner side of a trouser leg, coat sleeve or skirt so that the garment may be turned up to form a temporary cuff thereby to expose the light reflective material to view in the dark for warning the driver of a moving vehicle of the presence of the wearer in or near the path of the vehicle. In the normal use of the garment, i.e., with the cuff turned down, the light reflective material is concealed from view. According to another form of the invention, light reflective material is applied directly to a localized area of a jacket or coat and is normally concealed from view by the turned down collar of the coat. The coat collar may be turned up thereby to expose the light reflective material to view for the purpose noted hereinabove. In each of the several forms of the invention, except for the presence of the light reflective material applied directly to the garment in the manner noted hereinabove, the garment as a whole is conventional and each part thereof is a customary part of such a garment constructed in a conventional manner.
Inventors
- 👤 R Rakow
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-27 18:59
CPC Classifications
A; A41; A41D; A41D13/00; A41D13/01; A41D15/00; A41D15/005
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 6
Claim 1
Independent Claim
115 words
In an article of wearing apparel for a pedestrian for visually signaling the driver of a moving vehicle and thereby warning him of the presence of the pedestrian in or near the path of the vehicle when it is dark, the combination comprising A. an outer garment for covering a portion of the body, said garment being provided with a pocket which may be turned inside out, being devoid of all means for signaling the driver, and being otherwise conventional in all respects, and B. a light reflective material applied directly to an inner surface area of said pocket, said light reflective material being fully exposed to view when said pocket is turned inside out.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
115 words
In an article of wearing apparel for a pedestrian for visually signaling the driver of a moving vehicle and thereby warning him of the presence of the pedestrian in or near the path of the vehicle when it is dark, the combination comprising A. an outer garment for covering a portion of the body, said garment being provided with a pocket which may be turned inside out, being devoid of all means for signaling the driver, and being otherwise conventional in all respects, and B. a light reflective material applied directly to an inner surface area of said pocket, said light reflective material being fully exposed to view when said pocket is turned inside out.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
51 words
The combination according to claim 1 wherein the light reflective material extends over and covers a substantial area of the inner surface of the pocket exposed to view when said pocket is turned inside out, and the light reflective material is inseparably affixed to said surface in said covering relation thereto.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
176 words
In an article of wearing apparel for a pedestrian for visually signaling the driver of a moving vehicle and thereby warning him of the presence of the pedestrian in or near the path of the vehicle when it is dark, the combination comprising A. an outer garment for covering the upper part of the body, said garment being provided with a collar which may be turned up, being devoid of all means for signaling the driver, and being otherwise conventional in all respects; B. a light reflective material applied directly to a surface area of the garment normally concealed from view by said turned down collar, said light reflective material being fully exposed to view when said collar is turned up; and C. the light reflective material being in strip form and extending over and covering a substantial portion of the surface of the garment fully exposed to view when the collar is turned up, and the light reflective material being inseparably affixed along all of its edges to said surface in said covering relation thereto.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
176 words
In an article of wearing apparel for a pedestrian for visually signaling the driver of a moving vehicle and thereby warning him of the presence of the pedestrian in or near the path of the vehicle when it is dark, the combination comprising A. an outer garment for covering the upper part of the body, said garment being provided with a collar which may be turned up, being devoid of all means for signaling the driver, and being otherwise conventional in all respects; B. a light reflective material applied directly to a surface area of the garment normally concealed from view by said turned down collar, said light reflective material being fully exposed to view when said collar is turned up; and C. the light reflective material being in strip form and extending over and covering a substantial portion of the surface of the garment fully exposed to view when the collar is turned up, and the light reflective material being inseparably affixed along all of its edges to said surface in said covering relation thereto.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
29 words
The combination according to claim 3 wherein the collar terminates at each end in a lapel, the light reflective material extends about said collar and downwardly along said lapels.
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) | 1977-11-25 | 1978-05-27 | 1978-11-26 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1981-11-25 | 1982-05-27 | 1982-11-26 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1985-11-25 | 1986-05-27 | 1986-11-26 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |