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US5230296A
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Retractable parking aid
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1992-03-03
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Granted: 1993-07-27
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Expires: 2012-03-03
Abstract
Abstract An improved parking aid device for positioning a moving vehicle in a specific parking space of limited size the device is suspended from overhead support and comprises in combination a retractable corrugated tube with an illuminated pendant connecting at lower end extending downwardly to a level within driver's view at vehicle windshield which makes contact with pendant staying at rest until vehicle advances past desired location and pendant shows angled position.
Inventors
- 👤 Ann M. Giltz
- 👤 Perry M. Giltz
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-08 23:16
CPC Classifications
G; G09; G09F; G09F7/00; G09F7/18; G09F7/20; G09F7/205
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 4
Claim 1
Independent Claim
67 words
An adjustable device for determining the specific position of a moving vehicle for the driver's purpose of parking the vehicle in a space of limited size, comprising: a. a corrugated tube of adjustable plastic fastened at a shank to a support at a predetermined position; b. a pendant with a fluorescent marking attached at a shank such that the pendant can move relative to the corrugated tube.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
67 words
An adjustable device for determining the specific position of a moving vehicle for the driver's purpose of parking the vehicle in a space of limited size, comprising: a. a corrugated tube of adjustable plastic fastened at a shank to a support at a predetermined position; b. a pendant with a fluorescent marking attached at a shank such that the pendant can move relative to the corrugated tube.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
19 words
The device of claim 1 wherein said adjustable plastic corrugated tube has a mount hole in the shank end.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
28 words
The device of claim 1 wherein said pendant has a pendent mount hole with a slot made at an angle relative to the vertical axis of the pendant.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1996-07-26 | 1997-01-25 | 1997-07-27 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 2000-07-26 | 2001-01-25 | 2001-07-27 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 2004-07-26 | 2005-01-25 | 2005-07-27 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |