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Auto safety flag and holder
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1975-09-26
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Granted: 1977-01-11
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Expires: 1995-09-26
Abstract
Abstract This invention is a warning flag and holder used as a safety device for motorists on the road.
Inventors
- 👤 Ronald J. Dobala
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-05 21:54
CPC Classifications
B; B60; B60R; B60R13/00; B60R13/005; B60Q; B60Q7/00; B60Q7/005; G; G09; G09F; G09F17/00; G09F2017/0083
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
189 words
A safety device for motorists consisting of a flag and rod, said flag being made of material with a folded over loop, said rod being received in said loop and having a first straight section where it is contiguous to said flag within said loop, said first straight section also extending away from said flag to terminate in a series of other straight sections and angular bends which are all adapted to hold said first straight section of said rod and said flag away from a vehicle window when said device is in use, said series comprising second and third straight sections, the first and second straight sections being tied by a first bend, the second and third straight sections being tied by a 180° second bend such that said second and third sections are in a common plane, the rest of the rod being tied to said third section by a ninety degree third bend, and the rest of the rod is substantially in a second plane normal to said first plane and adapted to be substantially contiguous to said vehicle window when said device is in use.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
189 words
A safety device for motorists consisting of a flag and rod, said flag being made of material with a folded over loop, said rod being received in said loop and having a first straight section where it is contiguous to said flag within said loop, said first straight section also extending away from said flag to terminate in a series of other straight sections and angular bends which are all adapted to hold said first straight section of said rod and said flag away from a vehicle window when said device is in use, said series comprising second and third straight sections, the first and second straight sections being tied by a first bend, the second and third straight sections being tied by a 180° second bend such that said second and third sections are in a common plane, the rest of the rod being tied to said third section by a ninety degree third bend, and the rest of the rod is substantially in a second plane normal to said first plane and adapted to be substantially contiguous to said vehicle window when said device is in use.
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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) | 1980-01-11 | 1980-07-12 | 1981-01-11 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1984-01-11 | 1984-07-12 | 1985-01-11 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1988-01-11 | 1988-07-12 | 1989-01-11 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |