US4598661A
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Safety signal device
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1984-04-16
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Granted: 1986-07-08
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Expires: 2004-04-16
Abstract
Abstract A signal device for attachment to the flotation vest of a water skier to permit the skier to be more readily detected when in the water. The signal device includes a telescoping flag member and a support member to support the telescoping flag member in an upright manner. The support member has attachment devices such as cloth hook and loop fasteners to fasten the support member to the flotation vest.
Inventors
- 👤 Joan A. P. Roe
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-30 11:35
CPC Classifications
B; B63; B63C; B63C9/00; B63C9/08; B63C9/20
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 16
Claim 1
Independent Claim
146 words
A signal device to be secured to the clothing of a wearer comprising: telescoping flag means; a support member defining a pocket member constructed and arranged to be connected to said telescoping flag means and to support said telescoping flag means in an upright manner, said pocket member including at least two opposing members joined together by first attachment means; and a second attachment means operatively associated with said support member to attach and secure said support member to the clothing of a wearer, said first attachment means constructed and arranged to permit detachment of said opposing members of said support member and said second attachment means can be constructed and arranged to permit detachment of said support member from said clothing whereby when a force is exerted on said flag means or said support member, one of said first or second attachment means can release.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
146 words
A signal device to be secured to the clothing of a wearer comprising: telescoping flag means; a support member defining a pocket member constructed and arranged to be connected to said telescoping flag means and to support said telescoping flag means in an upright manner, said pocket member including at least two opposing members joined together by first attachment means; and a second attachment means operatively associated with said support member to attach and secure said support member to the clothing of a wearer, said first attachment means constructed and arranged to permit detachment of said opposing members of said support member and said second attachment means can be constructed and arranged to permit detachment of said support member from said clothing whereby when a force is exerted on said flag means or said support member, one of said first or second attachment means can release.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
23 words
The signal device as defined in claim 1 wherein said telescoping flag means includes a base member for securing to said pocket member.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
74 words
The signal device as defined in claim 2 wherein said pocket member includes two substantially U-shaped members joined together by said first attachment means; and said telescoping flag means includes a flexible panel member; said flexible panel member and said base member placed therebetween and a cover member placed over one side of said joined U-shaped members, said second attachment means connected to a side of said joined U-shaped members opposite said cover member.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
26 words
The signal device as defined in claim 2 wherein said telescoping flag means includes a flexible flag member adapted to be folded into said pocket member.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
27 words
The signal device as defined in claim 4 wherein said pocket member is constructed and arranged to cover substantially all of said telescoping flag means when unextended.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
30 words
The signal device as defined in claim 5 wherein said telescoping flag means includes a telescoping pole member with an enlarged portion at the end thereof opposite the base member.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
20 words
The signal device as defined in claim 6 wherein said first attachment means is of the hook and loop type.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
141 words
A signal device to be secured to a person's vest comprising: telescoping flag means; a support member defining a pocket member composed in part of cloth material constructed and arranged to be connected to said telescoping flag means and to support said telescoping flag means in an upright manner, said pocket member including at least two opposing members joined together by attachment means; and cloth attachment means operatively associated with said support member to attach and secure said support member to said vest, said attachment means constructed and arranged to permit detachment of said opposing members of said support member and said cloth attachment means can be constructed and arranged to permit detachment of said support member from said clothing whereby when a force is exerted on said flag means or said support member, one of said attachement means can release.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
141 words
A signal device to be secured to a person's vest comprising: telescoping flag means; a support member defining a pocket member composed in part of cloth material constructed and arranged to be connected to said telescoping flag means and to support said telescoping flag means in an upright manner, said pocket member including at least two opposing members joined together by attachment means; and cloth attachment means operatively associated with said support member to attach and secure said support member to said vest, said attachment means constructed and arranged to permit detachment of said opposing members of said support member and said cloth attachment means can be constructed and arranged to permit detachment of said support member from said clothing whereby when a force is exerted on said flag means or said support member, one of said attachement means can release.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
23 words
The sigal device is defined in claim 8 wherein said telescoping flag means includes a base member for securing to said pocket member.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
75 words
The signal device as defined in claim 9 wherein said pocket member includes two substantially U-shaped members joined together by said attachment means; and said telescoping flag means includes a flexible panel member; a portion of said flexible panel member and said base member placed therebetween and a cover member placed over one side of said joined U-shaped members, said attachment means connected to a side of said joined U-shaped members opposite said cover member.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
26 words
The signal device as defined in claim 9 wherein said telescoping flag means includes a flexible flag member adapted to be folded into said pocket member.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
27 words
The signal device as defined in claim 11 wherein said pocket member is constructed and arranged to cover substantially all of said telescoping flag means when unextended.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
30 words
The signal device as defined in claim 12 wherein said telescoping flag means includes a telescoping pole member with an enlarged portion at the end thereof opposite the base member.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
19 words
The signal device as defined in claim 13 wherein said cloth attachment means is of the adhesive cloth type.
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