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Safety strip
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1974-12-09
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Granted: 1976-05-04
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Expires: 1994-12-09
Abstract
Abstract An improved marker for road and pavement, and which is easier to be seen in night-time; the marker comprising a strip of durable rubber material secured by rubber based cement to the road or pavement surface, and the upper side of the rubber strip having reflectors imbedded therin for reflecting light rays for easy visibility thereof.
Inventors
- 👤 George W. Miller
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-06 09:34
CPC Classifications
E; E01; E01F; E01F9/00; E01F9/50; E01F9/576; E01F9/578
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 3
Claim 1
Independent Claim
106 words
In a safety strip, the combination of a length of wear-resistant white rubber strip securable to a pavement or roadway by a rubber-based cement, and means for easily seeing said strip at night and particularly on rainy nights said strip having a cross-sectionally upwardly rounded upper surface, said means comprising a series of multi-faceted, diamond-shaped glass reflectors protruding upwardly from said upper surface of said strip, said reflectors being anchored in said strip by lengths of rods, each said reflector incorporating a downward extending stem, each stem having a transverse opening therethrough receiving said rod, and said rods extending along a longitudinal direction of said strip.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
106 words
In a safety strip, the combination of a length of wear-resistant white rubber strip securable to a pavement or roadway by a rubber-based cement, and means for easily seeing said strip at night and particularly on rainy nights said strip having a cross-sectionally upwardly rounded upper surface, said means comprising a series of multi-faceted, diamond-shaped glass reflectors protruding upwardly from said upper surface of said strip, said reflectors being anchored in said strip by lengths of rods, each said reflector incorporating a downward extending stem, each stem having a transverse opening therethrough receiving said rod, and said rods extending along a longitudinal direction of said strip.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
21 words
The combination as set forth in claim 1 wherein said reflectors are anchored on each said rod in spaced apart relation.
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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) | 1979-05-04 | 1979-11-03 | 1980-05-04 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1983-05-04 | 1983-11-03 | 1984-05-04 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1987-05-04 | 1987-11-03 | 1988-05-04 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |