US3878810A
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Vehicle mounted safety warning device and bracket therefor
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1973-12-19
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Granted: 1975-04-22
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Expires: 1993-12-19
Abstract
Abstract A safety flag warning device and a support bracket therefor is disclosed. The support bracket is a spiraled spring member having a support receiving end and a fastening means end. The inside diameter of the spiral is of gradually decreasing diameter from the support receiving end to the fastening means end. The fastening means is preferably designed to provide a lock washer effect.
Inventors
- 👤 Gerald L Conrad
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-04 10:03
CPC Classifications
G; G09; G09F; G09F17/00; G09F2017/005; G09F2017/0075; G09F2017/0083
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 7
Claim 1
Independent Claim
120 words
A safety flag support bracket comprising, a spiraled spring member having a support receiving end, a fastening means end, the inside diameter of the spiral adjacent said fastening end being less than the inside diameter of the spiral adjacent said receiving end, and a fastening means secured to the fastening means end of said spring member said fastening means comprising a hook means slightly offset at an acute angle with respect to the longitudinal axis of said spring member, said hook means having a first side hook portion and a second side hook portion, said first side portion of said hook means being slightly offset with respect to the vertical axis of said second side portion of said hook means.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
120 words
A safety flag support bracket comprising, a spiraled spring member having a support receiving end, a fastening means end, the inside diameter of the spiral adjacent said fastening end being less than the inside diameter of the spiral adjacent said receiving end, and a fastening means secured to the fastening means end of said spring member said fastening means comprising a hook means slightly offset at an acute angle with respect to the longitudinal axis of said spring member, said hook means having a first side hook portion and a second side hook portion, said first side portion of said hook means being slightly offset with respect to the vertical axis of said second side portion of said hook means.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
120 words
A safety flag support bracket comprising, a spiraled spring member having a support receiving end, a fastening means end, the inside diameter of the spiral adjacent said fastening end being less than the inside diameter of the spiral adjacent said receiving end, and a fastening means secured to the fastening means end of said spring member said fastening means comprising a hook means slightly offset at an acute angle with respect to the longitudinal axis of said spring member, said hook means having a first side hook portion and a second side hook portion, said first side portion of said hook means being slightly offset with respect to the vertical axis of said second side portion of said hook means.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
120 words
A safety flag support bracket comprising, a spiraled spring member having a support receiving end, a fastening means end, the inside diameter of the spiral adjacent said fastening end being less than the inside diameter of the spiral adjacent said receiving end, and a fastening means secured to the fastening means end of said spring member said fastening means comprising a hook means slightly offset at an acute angle with respect to the longitudinal axis of said spring member, said hook means having a first side hook portion and a second side hook portion, said first side portion of said hook means being slightly offset with respect to the vertical axis of said second side portion of said hook means.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
32 words
The bracket of claim 1 wherein the inside diameter of each spiral, progressing from the receiving end to the fastening end, is smaller than the inside diameter of the immediately preceding spiral.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
22 words
The bracket of claim 1 wherein the spirals, progressing from the receiving end to the fastening end, are of gradually decreasing diameter.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
18 words
In combination, the support bracket of claim 1, and a flag support pole securely received within said spiral.
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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) | 1978-04-21 | 1978-10-21 | 1979-04-22 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1982-04-21 | 1982-10-21 | 1983-04-22 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1986-04-21 | 1986-10-21 | 1987-04-22 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |