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Motion reflector
Assignee: MOTION REFLECTOR IND Inc
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Filing: 1977-10-14
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Granted: 1980-03-25
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Expires: 1997-10-14
Abstract
Abstract An attachment for objects provides improved safety by affording increased visibility under a wide range of conditions of ambient illumination. The attachment comprises a device mounted on resilient means affixed to an object which can have some independent motion; the motion of the object is transmitted to the device through the resilient means. The device has dark, reflective light-colored, and fluorescent areas. In one embodiment, the dark, reflective light-colored and fluorescent areas are disposed on a lenticular material, the movement of which causes the appearance of exaggerated movement of the object to which the device is affixed.
Inventors
- 👤 James V. Campagna, Jr.
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-08 04:56
CPC Classifications
B; B60; B60Q; B60Q1/00; B60Q1/26; B60Q1/30; B60Q1/2657; G; G02; G02B; G02B5/00; G02B5/12
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 3
Claim 1
Independent Claim
102 words
A motion reflector for improved safety which comprises: (A) a reflecting device having disposed at the edge thereof at least one first non-reflective, dark-colored area and at least one first highly visible area of a fluorescent color, the reflecting device being made of a lenticular material, the first highly visible area of a fluorescent color being disposed to be viewed in one aspect, and a second highly visible area of a fluorescent color being disposed to be viewed in another aspect; (B) flexible metal attachment means affixed to the reflecting device; and (C) means for affixing the attachment means to an object.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
102 words
A motion reflector for improved safety which comprises: (A) a reflecting device having disposed at the edge thereof at least one first non-reflective, dark-colored area and at least one first highly visible area of a fluorescent color, the reflecting device being made of a lenticular material, the first highly visible area of a fluorescent color being disposed to be viewed in one aspect, and a second highly visible area of a fluorescent color being disposed to be viewed in another aspect; (B) flexible metal attachment means affixed to the reflecting device; and (C) means for affixing the attachment means to an object.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
17 words
The motion reflector of claim 1 wherein said areas of fluorescent color are bands of fluorescent color.
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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) | 1983-03-25 | 1983-09-24 | 1984-03-25 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1987-03-25 | 1987-09-24 | 1988-03-25 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1991-03-25 | 1991-09-24 | 1992-03-25 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |