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Auta-help
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1981-01-13
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Granted: 1982-09-14
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Expires: 2001-01-13
Abstract
Abstract A Auta help, is a flag (emergency) attached to a pole in which is part of a complete unit, pole, grip, and handle. This complete unit fits snugly into a cylinder with the flag on it. The grip and handle part fits over the window of a vehicle in which will hold the flag straight out away from vehicle and also will allow to keep window at an opening of 1/2 inch. When window is opened the Auta help flag pole grip and handle will be able to be removed, rolled up, and placed back in cylinder for later use.
Inventors
- 👤 George C. Brucato
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-05 14:34
CPC Classifications
B; B60; B60Q; B60Q1/00; B60Q1/26; B60Q1/50; B60Q1/544
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
151 words
A signal device comprising a flag and a flap pole adapted to be stored inside a cylindrical container, said container adapted to be clipped to a sun visor of a vehicle for ready availability by an occupant of the vehicle; one edge of said flag being attached to said pole; said pole having a planar plastic handle on one end thereof, said handle having a grip portion, said grip portion having a circular finger hole therethrough; said handle having a mounting portion formed therein to embrace the top edge of a vertically movable window of the vehicle, said handle having an extension rising above said mounting portion to maintain the top edge of the window from a closed position when said device is in a mounted position; and the periphery of said handle and said finger hole being provided with a flange extending perpendicularly to the planar handle for added strength.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
151 words
A signal device comprising a flag and a flap pole adapted to be stored inside a cylindrical container, said container adapted to be clipped to a sun visor of a vehicle for ready availability by an occupant of the vehicle; one edge of said flag being attached to said pole; said pole having a planar plastic handle on one end thereof, said handle having a grip portion, said grip portion having a circular finger hole therethrough; said handle having a mounting portion formed therein to embrace the top edge of a vertically movable window of the vehicle, said handle having an extension rising above said mounting portion to maintain the top edge of the window from a closed position when said device is in a mounted position; and the periphery of said handle and said finger hole being provided with a flange extending perpendicularly to the planar handle for added strength.
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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) | 1985-09-13 | 1986-03-15 | 1986-09-14 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1989-09-13 | 1990-03-15 | 1990-09-14 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1993-09-13 | 1994-03-15 | 1994-09-14 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |