US4142814A
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Parking area divider
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1977-06-17
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Granted: 1979-03-06
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Expires: 1997-06-17
Abstract
Abstract A parking lot space marker or "bumper" is provided having a plastic foam body enclosed by a smooth surfaced cover. Alternatively, bandlike clamps or adhesive can be used to secure the marker to the parking lot surface.
Inventors
- 👤 Richard E. Sanchez
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-07 17:44
CPC Classifications
E; E01; E01F; E01F9/00; E01F9/50; E01F9/576; E01F9/588; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T403/00; Y10T403/71
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 6
Claim 1
Independent Claim
69 words
A parking lot surface space marker, comprising: an elongated foam core having at least one longitudinally extending flat surface; a plastic cover received over said core conforming to the core periphery except for said core flat surface; strap means received transversely about said core and cover for securing the core flat surface against said parking lot surface; and a reinforcing rodlike member received in said core extending longitudinally thereof.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
69 words
A parking lot surface space marker, comprising: an elongated foam core having at least one longitudinally extending flat surface; a plastic cover received over said core conforming to the core periphery except for said core flat surface; strap means received transversely about said core and cover for securing the core flat surface against said parking lot surface; and a reinforcing rodlike member received in said core extending longitudinally thereof.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
17 words
A space marker as in claim 1, in which the reinforcing rodlike member is a cylindrical tube.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
50 words
A divider for use in defining areas on a ground-plane surface within which to park automobiles, comprising: a foam body; a plastic cover enclosing said foam body; strap means received within said foam body having end portions extending outwardly therefrom; and means for affixing the strap means to the surface.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
50 words
A divider for use in defining areas on a ground-plane surface within which to park automobiles, comprising: a foam body; a plastic cover enclosing said foam body; strap means received within said foam body having end portions extending outwardly therefrom; and means for affixing the strap means to the surface.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
29 words
A divider as in claim 3, in which the foam body is constructed of a material that sets up to provide a foam core having a peripheral skinlike covering.
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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) | 1982-03-05 | 1982-09-04 | 1983-03-06 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1986-03-05 | 1986-09-04 | 1987-03-06 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1990-03-05 | 1990-09-04 | 1991-03-06 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |