US5223977A
Expired / Lapsed
US
⏱️ 0.0 years remaining
Two sided marker
Assignee: Individual
•
Filing: 1991-10-15
•
Granted: 1993-06-29
•
Expires: 2011-10-15
Abstract
Abstract The marker has a pair of upwardly converging reflectant planar panels facing approximately in opposite directions. In its correct attitude on a support surface the panels slope at 2 DEG -6 DEG to the vertical if the marker is intended for assisting the landing of fixed wing aircraft and at 8 DEG -10 DEG to the vertical if the marker is intended for assisting the landing of helicopters. The reflectant panels are preferably retroreflectant.
Inventors
- 👤 Reginald S. Bennett
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
—
Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-09 00:54
CPC Classifications
G; G02; G02B; G02B5/00; G02B5/12; G02B5/122; G02B5/124; E; E01; E01F; E01F9/00; E01F9/60; E01F9/623; E01F9/654; E01F9/688
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 11
Claim 1
Independent Claim
94 words
A marker for resting on a support surface in a predetermined attitude comprising a pair of substantially planar metal panels facing approximately away from each other in azimuthal directions, and each sloping upwardly toward the other at an angle between 2° and 6° to the vertical in such attitude, and retroreflectant material covering a substantial area of each of said panels, wherein at least one fluorescent stripe is located on each of said panels which stripe is horizontal in said predetermined attitude, said stripe having a color contrasting with that of said substantial area.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
94 words
A marker for resting on a support surface in a predetermined attitude comprising a pair of substantially planar metal panels facing approximately away from each other in azimuthal directions, and each sloping upwardly toward the other at an angle between 2° and 6° to the vertical in such attitude, and retroreflectant material covering a substantial area of each of said panels, wherein at least one fluorescent stripe is located on each of said panels which stripe is horizontal in said predetermined attitude, said stripe having a color contrasting with that of said substantial area.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
49 words
The marker as claimed in claim 1 wherein said material is formed with cube corner cavities has a higher retroreflectivity for light incident normal to the plane of each of said panels and a substantial but lower retroreflectivity for light incident at angles other than normal to said panels.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
43 words
The marker as claimed in claim 2 wherein said panels are made of aluminum thick enough to be self sustaining and said retroreflectant material is formed with cube corner cavities and is a layer attached to the outwardly facing surfaces of said panels.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
32 words
The marker as claimed in claim 3 wherein said marker is shaped to provide that vertical planes through said panels intersect at an angle of greater than 0° and less than 3°.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
43 words
The marker as claimed in claim 1 wherein said panels are formed of aluminum thick enough to be self sustaining and said retroreflectant material is formed with cube corner cavities and is a layer attached to the outwardly facing surfaces of said panels.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
93 words
A marker for resting on a support surface in a predetermined attitude comprising a pair of metal panels facing approximately away from each other in aximuthal directions, and each sloping upwardly toward the other at an angle of between 8° and 10° to the vertical in such attitude, and retroreflectant material covering a substantial area of each of said panels, wherein at least one fluorescent stripe is located on each of said panels which stripe is horizontal in said predetermined attitude, said stripe having a color contrasting with that of said substantial area.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
93 words
A marker for resting on a support surface in a predetermined attitude comprising a pair of metal panels facing approximately away from each other in aximuthal directions, and each sloping upwardly toward the other at an angle of between 8° and 10° to the vertical in such attitude, and retroreflectant material covering a substantial area of each of said panels, wherein at least one fluorescent stripe is located on each of said panels which stripe is horizontal in said predetermined attitude, said stripe having a color contrasting with that of said substantial area.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
50 words
The marker as claimed in claim 6 wherein said material is formed with cube corner cavities and has a higher retroreflectivity for light incident normal to the plane of each of said panels and a substantial but lower retroreflectivity for light incident at angles other than normal to said panels.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
43 words
The marker as claimed in claim 7 wherein said panels are made of aluminum thick enough to be self sustaining and said retroreflectant material is formed with cube corner cavities and is a layer attached to the outwardly facing surfaces of said panels.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
43 words
The marker as claimed in claim 6 wherein said panels are formed of aluminum thick enough to be self sustaining and said retroreflectant material is formed with cube corner cavities and is a layer attached to the outwardly facing surfaces of said panels.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
US2561016A
Cited
US4440104A
Cited
US4428320A
Cited
US4466376A
Cited
US4770495A
Cited
US4726706A
Cited
US4778250A
Cited
US4875799A
Cited
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1996-06-28 | 1996-12-28 | 1997-06-29 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 2000-06-28 | 2000-12-28 | 2001-06-29 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 2004-06-28 | 2004-12-28 | 2005-06-29 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |