US4145152A
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Temporary highway reflector cover
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1978-05-25
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Granted: 1979-03-20
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Expires: 1998-05-25
Abstract
Abstract The invention is a disposable, easily-removable masking cap for pavement-mounted highway reflectors to permit the taring or other re-surfacing of the roadway while protecting the reflectors so that they need not be graded off prior to resurfacing.
Inventors
- 👤 Bobby L. Waugh
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-08 14:28
CPC Classifications
E; E01; E01F; E01F9/00; E01F9/50; E01F9/553
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 8
Claim 1
Independent Claim
87 words
A mask for a pavement-mounted highway reflector comprising: (a) A cap dimensioned and shaped to fit over substantially the entire surface of a pavement-mounted highway reflector; (b) A portion of the interior of said cap having adhesive applied thereto to connect said cap to a highway reflector; (c) A pull-tab connected to said cap and having an end portion extending free of said cap, whereby subsequent to using said mask, same is rapidly removable by gripping and pulling said pull-tab to disengage said cap from a reflector.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
87 words
A mask for a pavement-mounted highway reflector comprising: (a) A cap dimensioned and shaped to fit over substantially the entire surface of a pavement-mounted highway reflector; (b) A portion of the interior of said cap having adhesive applied thereto to connect said cap to a highway reflector; (c) A pull-tab connected to said cap and having an end portion extending free of said cap, whereby subsequent to using said mask, same is rapidly removable by gripping and pulling said pull-tab to disengage said cap from a reflector.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
12 words
A mask according to claim 1 wherein said pull-tab includes a pull-ring.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
25 words
Structure according to claim 2 wherein said pull-tab is connected to the edge of said cap and extends above said cap to be readily accessible.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
54 words
Structure according to claim 3 wherein said ring is connected to the distal end of said pull-tab and a portion of said pull tab is releasibly connected to the top of said cap to lie back over said cap and keep said tab lying substantially flat until it is desired to remove said mask.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
13 words
Structure according to claim 1 wherein said mask is made of fiber-reinforced paper.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
82 words
Structure according to claim 5 wherein said mask comprises two die-cut segments one of which is shaped and formed into a reflector-covering cap, and a second segment adhered to said first segment, one of said die cuts being generally rectangular having re-entrant cut-outs at the corners to define a top portion and four side portions, said cap having tabs extending from two edges of two of said portions for cementing to the remaining two side portions to produce a concave cap structure.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
42 words
Structure according to claim 1 wherein said cap has two side panels and two sloped end panels to define a trapezoidal cross section through said end panels, and said pull tab is adhered to one edge of one of said end panels.
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) | 1982-03-19 | 1982-09-18 | 1983-03-20 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1986-03-19 | 1986-09-18 | 1987-03-20 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1990-03-19 | 1990-09-18 | 1991-03-20 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |