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Safety arch
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1974-07-29
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Granted: 1976-03-23
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Expires: 1994-07-29
Abstract
Abstract A substantial arch; attached to handlebars or front portion of any cycle; having reflective, illuminative, or decorative attachments; the purpose of which is to make the cycle highly visible at a distance, to other vehicular drivers.
Inventors
- 👤 Dorothy M. Sweetman
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-02 10:35
CPC Classifications
B; B62; B62J; B62J6/00; B62J6/20; B62J6/22; B62J6/26; B62K; B62K21/00; B62K21/26; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T74/00; Y10T74/20; Y10T74/20576; Y10T74/20732; Y10T74/2078; Y10T74/20822
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 7
Claim 1
Independent Claim
88 words
A reflective safety-signal device for the front of a vehicle of the type adapted to have a rider seated thereon and having handlebars, comprising a reflective member of inverted, substantially U-shaped form, having a width approximately that of said handlebars, and a height greater than said rider's head when said rider is seated on said vehicle, and means to attach said member on the front of said vehicle, whereby said signal is easily apparent to approaching drivers, apprising them of the presence, position and width of said vehicle.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
88 words
A reflective safety-signal device for the front of a vehicle of the type adapted to have a rider seated thereon and having handlebars, comprising a reflective member of inverted, substantially U-shaped form, having a width approximately that of said handlebars, and a height greater than said rider's head when said rider is seated on said vehicle, and means to attach said member on the front of said vehicle, whereby said signal is easily apparent to approaching drivers, apprising them of the presence, position and width of said vehicle.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
21 words
A safety-signal device, as defined in claim 1, wherein said reflective member is integral with said handle bars of said vehicle.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
21 words
A safety-signal device, as defined in claim 1, wherein said attaching means is for joining the reflective member to the handlebars.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
24 words
A safety-signal device, as defined in claim 1, wherein said reflective member is integral with hand grips adapted to be used on said handlebars.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
12 words
A safety-signal device, as defined in claim 1 which can be telescoped.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
25 words
A safety-signal device, as defined in claim 1, wherein said attaching means is for joining the reflective member to the main post of said vehicle.
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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) | 1979-03-23 | 1979-09-22 | 1980-03-23 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1983-03-23 | 1983-09-22 | 1984-03-23 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1987-03-23 | 1987-09-22 | 1988-03-23 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |