US3950076A
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Snapable and removeable safety reflector
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1974-09-11
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Granted: 1976-04-13
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Expires: 1994-09-11
Abstract
Abstract A safety reflector comprising two support members which have snap-acting interlocking means on them for releasably locking or securing them together in spaced apart relationship. At least one side of each of the two support members is provided with a reflective material which will reflect light impinged on it.
Inventors
- 👤 Curt S. Carlson
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-02 18:49
CPC Classifications
B; B62; B62J; B62J6/00; B62J6/20
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 10
Claim 1
Independent Claim
173 words
A safety reflector comprising a pair of molded support members of identical construction, each having a reflective material on a front face thereof and complimentary snap-acting interlocking means on a rear face thereof for lockingly securing said pair of support members together in spaced-apart relationship so as to receive therebetween an element for the purpose of removable securing said reflector to the element, said interlocking means comprising a complimentary spacer and a stud, said spacer projecting from said rear face and having a bore therein, a flange at the end of said bore providing a reduced diameter entrance into said bore and a shoulder within said bore, said stud having a rib extending at least partially about its peripheral side wall proportioned to be forcibly urged into said bore in said spacer to snap-actingly lockingly engage said rib behind said shoulder to secure said stud in said bore in said spacer to secure said pair of support members together, said support members when secured together being held in spaced-apart relationship by said spacers.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
173 words
A safety reflector comprising a pair of molded support members of identical construction, each having a reflective material on a front face thereof and complimentary snap-acting interlocking means on a rear face thereof for lockingly securing said pair of support members together in spaced-apart relationship so as to receive therebetween an element for the purpose of removable securing said reflector to the element, said interlocking means comprising a complimentary spacer and a stud, said spacer projecting from said rear face and having a bore therein, a flange at the end of said bore providing a reduced diameter entrance into said bore and a shoulder within said bore, said stud having a rib extending at least partially about its peripheral side wall proportioned to be forcibly urged into said bore in said spacer to snap-actingly lockingly engage said rib behind said shoulder to secure said stud in said bore in said spacer to secure said pair of support members together, said support members when secured together being held in spaced-apart relationship by said spacers.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
26 words
The safety reflector of claim 1, wherein said reflective material comprises a flat sheet of reflective material secured to the front face of said support members.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
41 words
The safety reflector of claim 1, wherein said studs have a bore extending axially though them and a slot effectively dividing them in half, whereby said studs are rendered resilient and more easily forcibly urged into said bores in said spacers.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
40 words
The safety reflector of claim 3, wherein the edge of said flange at the entrance to said bore is beveled or rounded to permit said ribs on said studs to be more easily extended into said bores in said spacers.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
53 words
The safety reflector of claim 1, wherein said spacers are proportioned such that said support members are secured in spaced apart relationship to receive therebetween the spokes of a bicycle, whereby said safety reflector can be secured to the spokes of a bicycle by clamping the spokes between said pair of support members.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
56 words
The safety reflector of claim 1, further including in combination therewith a generally U-shaped band having complimentary interlocking means thereof to permit one of said pair of support members to be secured to said band, to thereby provide a safety reflector which can be clipped to a belt or a pocket of a skirt or pants.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
48 words
The safety reflector of claim 1, further including in combination therewith a generally U-shaped band which is adapted to be secured between said pair of support members, to thereby provide a safety reflector which can be clipped to a belt or a pocket of a skirt or pants.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
32 words
The safety reflector of claim 1, further including bores therein which permit said support members to be individually secured to an object by means of a threaded bolt extended through said bores.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
16 words
The safety reflector of claim 8, wherein said bores extend through said spacers and said studs.
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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) | 1979-04-13 | 1979-10-13 | 1980-04-13 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1983-04-13 | 1983-10-13 | 1984-04-13 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1987-04-13 | 1987-10-13 | 1988-04-13 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |