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Bicycle reflector assembly
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1977-01-27
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Granted: 1978-08-08
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Expires: 1997-01-27
Abstract
Abstract A reflector assembly adapted for mounting on a moveable vehicle and employing a revolving reflector actuated by movement of the vehicle for flashing a warning signal to, among other things, approaching vehicles.
Inventors
- 👤 Mike H. Curran
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-27 21:37
CPC Classifications
B; B62; B62J; B62J6/00; B62J6/20
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 5
Claim 1
Independent Claim
134 words
A reflector assembly for a vehicle comprising in combination: a tubular housing having a transparent portion which is arranged to contain within said portion a rotatively mounted reflector, means for securing said housing to a vehicle, a reflector rotatively mounted on a shaft arranged in at least one bearing within said housing, said shaft being substantially vertically positioned when mounted on the vehicle, and means connected to said shaft for causing it and the associated reflector's rotation upon actuation thereof, said means causing said shaft and associated reflector's rotation comprising a wheel means engageable with a wheel of the vehicle and rotative thereby, said reflector comprises an open-ended structure pivotally rotatable with said shaft about its axis and comprising side plane surfaces which are exposed sequentially to light rays directed thereto for reflection thereof.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
134 words
A reflector assembly for a vehicle comprising in combination: a tubular housing having a transparent portion which is arranged to contain within said portion a rotatively mounted reflector, means for securing said housing to a vehicle, a reflector rotatively mounted on a shaft arranged in at least one bearing within said housing, said shaft being substantially vertically positioned when mounted on the vehicle, and means connected to said shaft for causing it and the associated reflector's rotation upon actuation thereof, said means causing said shaft and associated reflector's rotation comprising a wheel means engageable with a wheel of the vehicle and rotative thereby, said reflector comprises an open-ended structure pivotally rotatable with said shaft about its axis and comprising side plane surfaces which are exposed sequentially to light rays directed thereto for reflection thereof.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
18 words
The reflector assembly set forth in claim 1 wherein: said transparent portion is detachably connected to said housing.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
78 words
The reflector assembly set forth in claim 1 wherein: said means causing said shaft and associated reflector's rotation comprises a first wheel means mounted on said shaft, a second shaft parallelly from said first shaft and rotatively mounted in bearings in said housing, and second wheel means mounted on said second shaft for rotation therewith, said second wheel means engageable with the side wall of the tire of a bicycle for rotation thereby upon movement of the bicycle.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
40 words
The reflector assembly set forth in claim 1 wherein: said reflector comprises four side panels each having reflective surfaces on the exposed sides thereof, each of said panels being fixedly mounted on said shaft at 90° angles of each other.
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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 |