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Emergency sign assembly
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1971-01-19
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Granted: 1972-06-27
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Expires: 1991-01-19
Abstract
Abstract A sign assembly for use with automobiles, trucks or the like to warn traffic that a vehicle ahead is disabled. The assembly includes a reflectorized, triangular sign which is collapsible for storage and a clip and extension for fastening the sign to the upper edge of an automobile window and for positioning the sign above the roof of the automobile so that it can be seen by approaching traffic.
Inventors
- 👤 Edward L Hawes
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-05 04:28
CPC Classifications
B; B60; B60Q; B60Q7/00; B60Q7/005
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 13
Claim 1
Independent Claim
164 words
A sign member comprising: a base, a pair of side members and means connecting said side members with said base and with each other to form a triangular configuration, said connecting means including at least one disconnectable connection whereby upon disconnection of said disconnectable connection said sides can be pivoted downwardly to a position adjacent said base, means for supporting said sign member in an upright position above the roof of an automobile, said last mentioned means comprising: an extension, said extension formed so that when the sign member is positioned in said upright position a first end of the extension lies adjacent to one of said side members while the second end of the extension is positioned near the top edges of a window of said automobile, means provided at the first end of said extension for connection with said side member and means provided at the second end of said extension for attaching said extension to the upper edge of said window.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
164 words
A sign member comprising: a base, a pair of side members and means connecting said side members with said base and with each other to form a triangular configuration, said connecting means including at least one disconnectable connection whereby upon disconnection of said disconnectable connection said sides can be pivoted downwardly to a position adjacent said base, means for supporting said sign member in an upright position above the roof of an automobile, said last mentioned means comprising: an extension, said extension formed so that when the sign member is positioned in said upright position a first end of the extension lies adjacent to one of said side members while the second end of the extension is positioned near the top edges of a window of said automobile, means provided at the first end of said extension for connection with said side member and means provided at the second end of said extension for attaching said extension to the upper edge of said window.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
32 words
The sign member as defined in claim 1 and including disconnectable means intermediate the ends of said extension whereby said extension can be disconnected to form two pieces for purposes of storage.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
39 words
The sign member as defined in claim 1 and including means disposed intermediate the ends of said extension for permitting rotational adjustment between said ends whereby said sign member can be adjustably positioned above the roof of the automobile.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
24 words
The sign assembly as defined in claim 3 and including means carried by said extension for locking said sign in a selected rotated position.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
191 words
A sign assembly comprising: an elongated flat base and a pair of elongated flat sides and means joining said base and sides together to form a sign of an open center triangular configuration, said joining means comprising at least one snap connector and a pair of pivotal connectors with one of said connectors connecting the ends of said sides to each other and to said base, said snap connector being disconnectable whereby said sides can be pivoted to a position adjacent said base, and means for supporting said sign member in an upright position above the roof of an automobile, said last mentioned means comprising: an extension, said extension formed so that when the sign member is positioned in said upright position a first end of the extension lies adjacent to one of said side members while the second end of the extension is positioned near the top edges of a window of said automobile, means provided at the first end of said extension for connection with said side member and means provided at the second end of said extension for attaching said extension to the upper edge of said window.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
191 words
A sign assembly comprising: an elongated flat base and a pair of elongated flat sides and means joining said base and sides together to form a sign of an open center triangular configuration, said joining means comprising at least one snap connector and a pair of pivotal connectors with one of said connectors connecting the ends of said sides to each other and to said base, said snap connector being disconnectable whereby said sides can be pivoted to a position adjacent said base, and means for supporting said sign member in an upright position above the roof of an automobile, said last mentioned means comprising: an extension, said extension formed so that when the sign member is positioned in said upright position a first end of the extension lies adjacent to one of said side members while the second end of the extension is positioned near the top edges of a window of said automobile, means provided at the first end of said extension for connection with said side member and means provided at the second end of said extension for attaching said extension to the upper edge of said window.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
53 words
The sign assembly as defined in claim 5 and in which said last mentioned means comprises a clip member adapted for attachment to the edge of a window of a vehicle, an extension connected with said clip member at one end and means attaching the opposite end of said extension to said sign.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
24 words
The sign assembly as defined in claim 6 and including means carried by said extension for locking said sign in a selected rotated position.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
19 words
The sign assembly as defined in claim 6 and including means separating said extension into at least two pieces.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
145 words
A sign member comprising: means forming at least one indicia bearing face, means for supporting said indicia bearing face over the roof of an automobile or the like in a position in which said indicia bearing face is visible above The roof of the automobile or the like, said last mentioned means comprising: an extension, said extension formed so that when the indicia bearing face is positioned over the roof of an automobile or the like a first end of the extension lies adjacent to said indicia bearing face while the second end of the extension is positioned near the top edges of a window of the automobile, means provided at the first end of said extension for connection with said indicia bearing face and means provided at the second end of said extension for attaching said extension to the upper edge of said window.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
145 words
A sign member comprising: means forming at least one indicia bearing face, means for supporting said indicia bearing face over the roof of an automobile or the like in a position in which said indicia bearing face is visible above The roof of the automobile or the like, said last mentioned means comprising: an extension, said extension formed so that when the indicia bearing face is positioned over the roof of an automobile or the like a first end of the extension lies adjacent to said indicia bearing face while the second end of the extension is positioned near the top edges of a window of the automobile, means provided at the first end of said extension for connection with said indicia bearing face and means provided at the second end of said extension for attaching said extension to the upper edge of said window.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
40 words
The sign member as defined in claim 9 and including means disposed intermediate the ends of said extension for permitting rotational adjustment between said ends whereby said indicia bearing face can be adjustably positioned on the roof of the automobile.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
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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) | 1975-06-27 | 1975-12-27 | 1976-06-27 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1979-06-27 | 1979-12-27 | 1980-06-27 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1983-06-27 | 1983-12-27 | 1984-06-27 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |