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Weights for road markers
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1992-04-30
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Granted: 1993-04-06
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Expires: 2012-04-30
Abstract
Abstract Weights for road markers and signs having a laminate structure of a plurality of side walls of discarded vehicle tires assembled and fastened in a stacked configuration and slidable over the road markers and sign frames. The weight of the laminate structure stabilizes the road marker or sign to prevent the marker or sign from being blown or knocked over on its side.
Inventors
- 👤 Yaacov Nagler
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-06 00:24
CPC Classifications
E; E01; E01F; E01F9/00; E01F9/60; E01F9/623; E01F9/654; E01F9/688
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 5
Claim 1
Independent Claim
72 words
A weight for a road marker comprising, a plurality of discarded tire side walls, said side walls being stacked in face-to-face relationship, means fastening the tire side walls in said stacked relationship to provide a laminate structure, said road marker having a base portion for supporting the road marker on the ground, said laminate structure being mounted on said base, to thereby stabilize the road marker against being displaced on its side.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
72 words
A weight for a road marker comprising, a plurality of discarded tire side walls, said side walls being stacked in face-to-face relationship, means fastening the tire side walls in said stacked relationship to provide a laminate structure, said road marker having a base portion for supporting the road marker on the ground, said laminate structure being mounted on said base, to thereby stabilize the road marker against being displaced on its side.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
48 words
A weight for a road marker according to claim 1, wherein said road marker includes an upright portion integral with the base portion, the bead portions of the stacked side walls being aligned to provide a through opening, the upright portion of the marker extending through said opening.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
43 words
A weight for a road marker according to claim 2, wherein the upright portion comprises a conical portion, the bead portions of the side walls being cut at an angle to thereby provide circular edges gripping the side wall of the conical portion.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
32 words
A weight for a road marker according to claim 1, wherein the fastening means comprises a plurality of nut and bolt assemblies extending through the faces of said stack of side walls.
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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) | 1996-04-05 | 1996-10-05 | 1997-04-06 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 2000-04-05 | 2000-10-05 | 2001-04-06 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 2004-04-05 | 2004-10-05 | 2005-04-06 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |