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Visor assembly for pedestrian traffic signal
Assignee: INDICATOR CONTROLS Corp A CORP OF CA
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Filing: 1981-06-04
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Granted: 1983-05-24
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Expires: 2001-06-04
Abstract
Abstract A visor assembly for a pedestrian traffic signal, which is intended to be mounted across the face of the signal and which serves to screen the signal from sunlight. The visor assembly includes a frame, and an "egg-crate" grating mounted in the frame, the grating being composed of a multiplicity of intersecting webs which provide a plurality of rectangular openings. The invention, the grating is locked in the frame to prevent vandalism by plastic strips which receive the ends of the webs, and which are secured to the frame.
Inventors
- 👤 Samuel Gould
- 👤 James S. Gould
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-07 17:50
CPC Classifications
G; G09; G09F; G09F13/00; G09F13/04; G09F13/0418; G09F13/0472
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 4
Claim 1
Independent Claim
151 words
In combination with a pedestrian traffic signal of the type having legends selectively illuminated by light sources within the housing of the signal, a grating mounted on the housing in front of the legends composed of a first set of webs and a second set of webs which intersect with one another to form a multiplicity of intersecting webs providing a plurality of openings through which the legends are exposed when illuminated by the light sources within the housing; a frame extending around and supporting said webs, said frame having a rim portion extending inwardly from the perimeter of the frame in coplanar relationship with the front of the frame for receiving the ends of the webs; and at least one locking strip secured to a side of said frame extending across the ends of one set of said webs to prevent said webs from being forced out of said frame.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
151 words
In combination with a pedestrian traffic signal of the type having legends selectively illuminated by light sources within the housing of the signal, a grating mounted on the housing in front of the legends composed of a first set of webs and a second set of webs which intersect with one another to form a multiplicity of intersecting webs providing a plurality of openings through which the legends are exposed when illuminated by the light sources within the housing; a frame extending around and supporting said webs, said frame having a rim portion extending inwardly from the perimeter of the frame in coplanar relationship with the front of the frame for receiving the ends of the webs; and at least one locking strip secured to a side of said frame extending across the ends of one set of said webs to prevent said webs from being forced out of said frame.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
23 words
The combination defined in claim 1, in which the ends of said one set of webs are slotted to receive the locking strip.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
21 words
The combination defined in claim 1, and which includes two of said locking strips secured to opposite sides of said frame.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
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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) | 1986-05-23 | 1986-11-22 | 1987-05-24 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1990-05-23 | 1990-11-22 | 1991-05-24 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1994-05-23 | 1994-11-22 | 1995-05-24 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |