US3363347A
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Visual indicator device
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1966-11-09
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Granted: 1968-01-16
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Expires: 1986-11-09
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Robert N Benson
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-29 04:14
CPC Classifications
G; G09; G09F; G09F9/00; G09F9/30; G09F9/37; G09G; G09G3/00; G09G3/20; G09G3/34; G09G3/3486
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
88 words
A CHANGEABLE VISUAL INDICATOR DEVICE COMPRISING: (A) A FACE LAYER INCLUDING A VIEWABLE FRONT SURFACE, (B) AT LEAST ONE FLEXIBLE APERTURE FORMED IN THE FACE LAYER, THE APERTURE BEING CLOSABLE TO PROVIDE SUBSTANTIALLY NO VISIBLE CONTRAST FROM A NORMAL VIEWING DISTANCE WITH THE VIEWABLE FRONT SURFACE OF THE FACE LAYER, (C) MEANS FOR SELECTIVELY OPENING THE FLEXIBLE APERTURE, AND (D) MEANS FOR PROVIDING A VISIBLE CONTRAST BETWEEN THE OPENING IN THE FACE LAYER CAUSED BY AN OPENED FLEXIBLE APERTURE AND THE VIEWABLE FRONT SURFACE OF THE FACE LAYER.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
88 words
A CHANGEABLE VISUAL INDICATOR DEVICE COMPRISING: (A) A FACE LAYER INCLUDING A VIEWABLE FRONT SURFACE, (B) AT LEAST ONE FLEXIBLE APERTURE FORMED IN THE FACE LAYER, THE APERTURE BEING CLOSABLE TO PROVIDE SUBSTANTIALLY NO VISIBLE CONTRAST FROM A NORMAL VIEWING DISTANCE WITH THE VIEWABLE FRONT SURFACE OF THE FACE LAYER, (C) MEANS FOR SELECTIVELY OPENING THE FLEXIBLE APERTURE, AND (D) MEANS FOR PROVIDING A VISIBLE CONTRAST BETWEEN THE OPENING IN THE FACE LAYER CAUSED BY AN OPENED FLEXIBLE APERTURE AND THE VIEWABLE FRONT SURFACE OF THE FACE LAYER.
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) | 1971-01-15 | 1971-07-17 | 1972-01-16 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1975-01-15 | 1975-07-17 | 1976-01-16 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1979-01-15 | 1979-07-17 | 1980-01-16 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |