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Reflective stick
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1989-08-04
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Granted: 1990-10-30
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Expires: 2009-08-04
Abstract
Abstract A reflective stick comprises a rigid support cylinder having first and second ends, and defining a stick longitudinal axis. A sheet of foil having a reflective outer surface is wrapped around and secured to the support cylinder. Spacers project radially from the cylinder beyond the radial extent of the foil surface. A transparent, tubular sheath coaxially surrounds the support cylinder and has first and second ends extending at least the length of the cylinder, the sheath being maintained in spaced relation from the foil by the spacers. A generally tubular handle is secured in friction-fit, telescopic relation over the first end of the sheath, and a cap is provided for similarly covering the second end of the sheath.
Inventors
- 👤 Arthur E. DuBois
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-30 04:17
CPC Classifications
G; G08; G08B; G08B5/00; G08B5/006; F; F41; F41B; F41B15/00; F41B15/02
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 23
Claim 1
Independent Claim
123 words
A reflective stick comprising: a rigid support cylinder having first and second ends, and defining a stick longitudinal axis; a sheet member having a reflective outer surface, the sheet member being wrapped around and secured to the support cylinder; spacer means projecting radially from the support cylinder beyond the radial extent of the sheet member outer surface; a transparent, tubular sheath coaxially surrounding the support cylinder and having first and second ends extending at least the length of the support cylinder, the sheath being maintained in spaced relation from the sheet member by said spacer means; a generally tubular handle secured in friction-fit, telescopic relation over the first end of the sheath; and cap means for covering the second end of the sheath.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
123 words
A reflective stick comprising: a rigid support cylinder having first and second ends, and defining a stick longitudinal axis; a sheet member having a reflective outer surface, the sheet member being wrapped around and secured to the support cylinder; spacer means projecting radially from the support cylinder beyond the radial extent of the sheet member outer surface; a transparent, tubular sheath coaxially surrounding the support cylinder and having first and second ends extending at least the length of the support cylinder, the sheath being maintained in spaced relation from the sheet member by said spacer means; a generally tubular handle secured in friction-fit, telescopic relation over the first end of the sheath; and cap means for covering the second end of the sheath.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
18 words
The reflective stock of claim 1, wherein the support cylinder is in the form of a solid rod.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
26 words
The reflective stick of claim 2, wherein the support cylinder is made from one material of the group of materials consisting of metal, wood, and plastic.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
31 words
The reflective stick of claim 1, wherein the support cylinder has an intermediate portion for supporting the sheet member, and radially enlarged end portions, the enlarged portions forming said spacer means.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
29 words
The reflective stick of claim 1, wherein the support cylinder includes an axial channel, and the reflective stick further includes a relatively heavy central rod secured in the channel.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
35 words
The reflective stick of claim 5, wherein the central rod is shorter than the support cylinder channel, and is secured therein by plug members attached to the first and second ends of the support cylinder.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
28 words
The reflective stick of claim 6, wherein the support cylinder has an intermediate portion for supporting the sheet member, and radially enlarged end portions forming said spacer means.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
18 words
The reflective stick of claim 7, wherein the enlarged end portions are integrally formed on the support cylinder.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
26 words
The reflective stick of claim 7, wherein the enlarged end portions are secured in telescoping relation to the first and second ends of the support cylinder.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
18 words
The reflective stick of claim 1, further including a loop member connected to one end of the stick.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
34 words
The reflective stick of claim 10 including, in combination, hook means attachable to a substantially flat surface, for engaging said loop member on the stick and thereby suspending the stick from said flat surface.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
115 words
A reflective night stick comprising: a hard, rigid support cylinder having first and second ends; a highly reflective material carried by the outer surface of the support tube; a transparent, tubular sheath coaxially surrounding and radially spaced from the support cylinder and reflective material, and held in fixed longitudinal relation thereto, the sheath having first and second ends extending at least the length of the support cylinder; an elongated, thin walled, generally tubular handle secured in friction-fit, telescopic relation over the first end of the sheath; and cap means for closing the second end of the sheath; wherein the cap means, sheath, and handle form a closed, cylindrical stick having a substantially uniform outer diameter.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
115 words
A reflective night stick comprising: a hard, rigid support cylinder having first and second ends; a highly reflective material carried by the outer surface of the support tube; a transparent, tubular sheath coaxially surrounding and radially spaced from the support cylinder and reflective material, and held in fixed longitudinal relation thereto, the sheath having first and second ends extending at least the length of the support cylinder; an elongated, thin walled, generally tubular handle secured in friction-fit, telescopic relation over the first end of the sheath; and cap means for closing the second end of the sheath; wherein the cap means, sheath, and handle form a closed, cylindrical stick having a substantially uniform outer diameter.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
18 words
The reflective stick of claim 12, further including a loop member connected to one end of the stick.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
34 words
The reflective stick of claim 13 including, in combination, hook means attachable to a substantially flat surface, for engaging said loop member on the stick and thereby suspending the stick from said flat surface.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
93 words
A reflective night stick comprising: a rigid, elongated, core support member having first and second ends, and defining a stick longitudinal axis; a sheet member having a reflective outer surface, the sheet member being tightly wrapped around and secured to the core member to define a smooth, uncovered reflective surface thereon; and an elongated, substantially cylindrical handle extending longitudinally at one end of the core member; wherein the handle and the sheet member as secured to the core member have substantially the same outer diameter which defines the exterior surface of the stick.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
93 words
A reflective night stick comprising: a rigid, elongated, core support member having first and second ends, and defining a stick longitudinal axis; a sheet member having a reflective outer surface, the sheet member being tightly wrapped around and secured to the core member to define a smooth, uncovered reflective surface thereon; and an elongated, substantially cylindrical handle extending longitudinally at one end of the core member; wherein the handle and the sheet member as secured to the core member have substantially the same outer diameter which defines the exterior surface of the stick.
Claim 19
Dependent Claim
13 words
The reflective night stick of claim 15, wherein the core member is cylindrical.
Claim 20
Dependent Claim
18 words
The reflective night stick of claim 15, wherein the sheet member is adhesively secured to the core member.
Claim 21
Dependent Claim
19 words
The reflective night stick of claim 15, including a cap secured to the other end of the core member.
Claim 22
Dependent Claim
18 words
The reflective stick of claim 15, further including a loop member connected to one end of the stick.
Claim 23
Dependent Claim
34 words
The reflective stick of claim 19, including, in combination, hook means attachable to a substantially flat surface, for engaging said loop member on the stick and thereby suspending the stick from said flat surface.
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