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US4038552A
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Luminous safety device
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1976-06-16
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Granted: 1977-07-26
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Expires: 1996-06-16
Abstract
Abstract A safety device consists essentially of at least one octagonal plate which is provided on the opposed faces thereof with a luminous or light-reflective material. Each such plate is given connecting means cooperable to detachably secure the device to a selected object such as a garment worn by a person, an umbrella carried by such person or a collar worn by a pet animal. In one of the preferred forms of the invention the device includes a pair of plates connected integrally along adjacent edges by a living hinge. In such form the device is preferably made of a synthetic plastics material and is molded in a single step.
Inventors
- 👤 Anne Louise Ciofalo
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-04 03:24
CPC Classifications
F; F21; F21K; F21K2/00
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 4
Claim 1
Independent Claim
73 words
A safety device comprising a pair of octagonal plates and a living hinge secured therebetween along adjacently disposed edges thereof to thereby integrally and hingedly connect said plates, said plates and said hinge element being formed in a single step by a molding procedure, a luminous material being provided on at least the opposed outer faces of said plates, and separable cooperable connecting means for detachably securing said plates to a selected object.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
73 words
A safety device comprising a pair of octagonal plates and a living hinge secured therebetween along adjacently disposed edges thereof to thereby integrally and hingedly connect said plates, said plates and said hinge element being formed in a single step by a molding procedure, a luminous material being provided on at least the opposed outer faces of said plates, and separable cooperable connecting means for detachably securing said plates to a selected object.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
53 words
A safety device according to claim 1, wherein at least one connecting element is carried integrally by each plate of said pair of plates, the connecting elements on a first of said plates being cooperable with the corresponding connecting elements on the second of said pair of plates to releasably connect said plates.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
37 words
A safety device according to claim 1, wherein an aperture is formed in each said plate, and a chain element is threaded through said apertures, a clasp being provided for securing the ends of said chain therein.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1980-07-25 | 1981-01-24 | 1981-07-26 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1984-07-25 | 1985-01-24 | 1985-07-26 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1988-07-25 | 1989-01-24 | 1989-07-26 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |