US4163426A
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Highway safety device
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1978-03-23
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Granted: 1979-08-07
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Expires: 1998-03-23
Abstract
Abstract The invention relates to a highway safety device and in particular to a device which is constructed and arranged to be removably mounted on the window glass of an automobile such that it extends laterally from the automobile so that it may be readily seen by passing motorists. Briefly, the present device comprises a mounting base and a pole extended from the base. A light is mounted on the end of the pole and a fluorescent flag mounted beneath the light whereby passing motorists may easily see that the motorist is in distress and come to his aid.
Inventors
- 👤 Donald C. O'Neill
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-06 10:10
CPC Classifications
B; B60; B60Q; B60Q7/00; B60Q7/005
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 3
Claim 1
Independent Claim
191 words
A highway safety device for use in signaling for assistance in the event of a breakdown on the highway comprising: a unit adapted to be supported on the raised side window glass of a motor vehicle, said unit having a front section, a spacer section and a spaced pair of resilient legs extending downwardly from the spacer section, prior to engagement with the window said legs having their lower ends in engagement with one side of the front section, a pole extending outwardly and upwardly from the lower portion of the other side of the front section, said unit being mounted on the car window with the front section pressed against one surface of the window and the pair of legs in spring pressed engagement with the other side of the window, the spacer being in engagement with the top edge of the window, said pole having a luminous flag movably mounted within the pole and a light on the top for signaling passing vehicles, said flag provided with diagonally extended stiffening seams and a laterally extended stiffening member for holding the flag in an outwardly extended position to the pole.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
191 words
A highway safety device for use in signaling for assistance in the event of a breakdown on the highway comprising: a unit adapted to be supported on the raised side window glass of a motor vehicle, said unit having a front section, a spacer section and a spaced pair of resilient legs extending downwardly from the spacer section, prior to engagement with the window said legs having their lower ends in engagement with one side of the front section, a pole extending outwardly and upwardly from the lower portion of the other side of the front section, said unit being mounted on the car window with the front section pressed against one surface of the window and the pair of legs in spring pressed engagement with the other side of the window, the spacer being in engagement with the top edge of the window, said pole having a luminous flag movably mounted within the pole and a light on the top for signaling passing vehicles, said flag provided with diagonally extended stiffening seams and a laterally extended stiffening member for holding the flag in an outwardly extended position to the pole.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
44 words
A highway safety device as defined in claim 1, wherein each of the spaced legs is similarly curved, the lower ends of each leg being curved outwardly to facilitate engagement of the unit on to the window prior to the raising of the window.
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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) | 1982-08-06 | 1983-02-05 | 1983-08-07 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1986-08-06 | 1987-02-05 | 1987-08-07 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1990-08-06 | 1991-02-05 | 1991-08-07 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |