US4105190A
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Safety device
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1977-02-10
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Granted: 1978-08-08
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Expires: 1997-02-10
Abstract
Abstract Barrier device consisting of a fluorescent strip of fabric supported on a stretchable cord.
Inventors
- 👤 Fred J. Curtis
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-28 21:31
CPC Classifications
E; E01; E01F; E01F13/00; E01F13/02; E01F13/028
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 5
Claim 1
Independent Claim
111 words
Barrier device, comprising: (a) an elongated strip of highly-visible fabric, the fabric being fluorescent and open mesh that allows the passage of air and the strip being provided with a hollow seam along one side, and (b) a support element consisting of a length of stretchable cord extending along one side of the strip in the seam, and extending from both ends thereof, and wherein each end of the cord is provided with an S-shaped clip, and the fabric and support element are folded along the width of the fabric and enclosed in a fabric envelope having on half of one side a clear window extending the width of the fabric.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
111 words
Barrier device, comprising: (a) an elongated strip of highly-visible fabric, the fabric being fluorescent and open mesh that allows the passage of air and the strip being provided with a hollow seam along one side, and (b) a support element consisting of a length of stretchable cord extending along one side of the strip in the seam, and extending from both ends thereof, and wherein each end of the cord is provided with an S-shaped clip, and the fabric and support element are folded along the width of the fabric and enclosed in a fabric envelope having on half of one side a clear window extending the width of the fabric.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
14 words
Barrier device as recited in claim 1, wherein the cord has an elastomer core.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
29 words
Barrier device as recited in claim 1, wherein each end of the cord is doubled back on itself to form a loop to which its respective clip is attached.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
22 words
Barrier device as recited in claim 1, wherein the fabric is an open-mesh polyvinyl chloride that is impregnated with the fluorescent material.
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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) | 1981-08-07 | 1982-02-06 | 1982-08-08 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1985-08-07 | 1986-02-06 | 1986-08-08 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1989-08-07 | 1990-02-06 | 1990-08-08 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |