US4015557A
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Vehicle display assembly
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1975-09-15
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Granted: 1977-04-05
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Expires: 1995-09-15
Abstract
Abstract A display assembly for use on a vehicle such as an automobile arranged to communicate a visual message indicating distress when the automobile or its occupants require aid. A generally U-shaped carrying clip is supportably disposed on an upper margin of a side window and provides a rigid carrier for an elongated rod which is inserted through apertures in the clip. The generally U-shaped clip has two depending side members joined by a connecting portion which are disposed on opposite sides of the window to enable contact of the inserted rod with the upper margin of the side window to allow frictional contact between the upper margin and the elongated rod when the side window is substantially closed pressing the connecting portion against the side window's upper rest. A visual message arranged on a flag or placard may be attached to the elongated rod and extends outwardly from the side window substantially normal to the longitudinal axis of the vehicle for communication to oncoming and upcoming vehicular traffic.
Inventors
- 👤 Joseph Schulein
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-05 18:02
CPC Classifications
B; B60; B60Q; B60Q7/00; B60Q7/005
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 8
Claim 1
Independent Claim
134 words
A removable display assembly for use on a vehicle arranged to communicate a visual message to oncoming and upcoming vehicular traffic comprising: carrying means including a clip having laterally opposed side members joined by an interconnecting portion, said portion positionable over the upper margin of a side window such that said side members are disposed on opposite sides of the window, said clip also including at least one aperture; and elongate rod means insertable through said aperture for permitting the upper margin of a substantially rolled up side window to press against said rod means such that said connecting portion will be urged upwardly for contact against the side window's uppwer rest, said rod means being frictionally engaged against the upper margin and extending from the side window for displaying an attached visual message.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
134 words
A removable display assembly for use on a vehicle arranged to communicate a visual message to oncoming and upcoming vehicular traffic comprising: carrying means including a clip having laterally opposed side members joined by an interconnecting portion, said portion positionable over the upper margin of a side window such that said side members are disposed on opposite sides of the window, said clip also including at least one aperture; and elongate rod means insertable through said aperture for permitting the upper margin of a substantially rolled up side window to press against said rod means such that said connecting portion will be urged upwardly for contact against the side window's uppwer rest, said rod means being frictionally engaged against the upper margin and extending from the side window for displaying an attached visual message.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
31 words
A removable display assembly as described in claim 1 wherein said elongated means comprises a rod having means integrally formed thereon for preventing inadvertent removal of a visual message attached thereto.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
26 words
A removable display assembly as described in claim 2 wherein said visual message is arranged on a flag or the like secured to said elongated means.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
150 words
In combination, a vehicle having a side window with an upper margin seatable against a rest when closed and a removable display assembly for use thereon arranged to communicate a visual message to oncoming and upcoming vehicular traffic comprising: carrying means including a clip having laterally opposed side members joined by an interconnecting portion, said portion positionable over the upper margin of a side window such that said side members are disposed on opposite sides of the window, said clip also including at least one aperture; and elongate rod means insertable through said aperture for permitting the upper margin of a substantially rolled up side window to press against said rod means such that said connecting portion will be urged upwardly for contact against the side window's upper rest, said rod means being frictionally engaged against the margin and extending from the side window for displaying an attached visual message.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
150 words
In combination, a vehicle having a side window with an upper margin seatable against a rest when closed and a removable display assembly for use thereon arranged to communicate a visual message to oncoming and upcoming vehicular traffic comprising: carrying means including a clip having laterally opposed side members joined by an interconnecting portion, said portion positionable over the upper margin of a side window such that said side members are disposed on opposite sides of the window, said clip also including at least one aperture; and elongate rod means insertable through said aperture for permitting the upper margin of a substantially rolled up side window to press against said rod means such that said connecting portion will be urged upwardly for contact against the side window's upper rest, said rod means being frictionally engaged against the margin and extending from the side window for displaying an attached visual message.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
29 words
A combination as described in claim 4 wherein said elongated means comprises a rod having means integrally formed thereon for preventing inadvertent removal of a visual message attached thereto.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
25 words
A combination as described in claim 5 wherein said visual message is arranged on a flag or the like which fixingly engages said elongated means.
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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) | 1980-04-04 | 1980-10-04 | 1981-04-05 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1984-04-04 | 1984-10-04 | 1985-04-05 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1988-04-04 | 1988-10-04 | 1989-04-05 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |