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US6688027:
Multipurpose, reconfigurable message board for roadside emergencies
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| Country: |
US United States of America
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| Inventor: |
Fink, Frederick; Huntington Station, NY 11746
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| Assignee: |
None
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| Published / Filed: |
2004-02-10
/ 2001-10-23
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| Application Number: |
US2001000983104
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| IPC Code: |
Advanced:
G09F 7/00;
G09F 7/02;
G09F 7/12;
Core:
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IPC-7:
G09F 7/10;
G09F 7/20;
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| ECLA Code: |
G09F7/00; G09F7/02; G09F7/12;
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| U.S. Class: |
040/611.08;
040/591;
040/597;
206/575;
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| Field of Search: |
040/591,593,597,611,618,611.01,611.06,611.08
206/575
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| Priority Number: |
| 2001-10-23 |
US2001000983104 |
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| Abstract: |
A selectively reversible message board has a first face of the message board which displays one or more message cards, either preprinted, containing common messages such as "OUT OF GAS", "FLAT TIRE", etc., or hand written. The message board may be reversed and the second face is adapted to receive a hand written message. Reversible suction cups are retained in keyhole shaped openings so as to minimize damage to the suction cup tabs when they are reversed. A flashing signal lamp is reversibly mountable on either face of the message board and serves to call attention to the message board and the stopped vehicle. The message board and accessories are provided in a kit contained in a reclosable bag. Storage inside the passenger compartments allows convenient configuration and deployment of the message board without need for any vehicle occupant to leave the vehicle.
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| Attorney, Agent or Firm: |
Siemens Patent Services, LC ;
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| Primary / Asst. Examiners: |
Green, Brian K.;
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| Parent Case: |
This application is related to U.S. patent application Ser. No. 09/438,725, filed Nov. 10, 1999, now abandoned.
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First Claim:
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What is claimed is:
1. A reversible, reconfigurable message display apparatus for removable attachment to a surface, comprising:
- a) a thin, substantially planar, substantially rectangular message board having a first face and a second face, said first face being equipped with means for retaining at least one message card thereupon and said second face being adapted to receive a hand written message thereupon, said message board comprising means for selectively and reversibly mounting said message board to a surface;
- b) a plurality of message cards, at least one of said message cards containing a preprinted message, each of said message cards being adapted for retention upon said first face of said message board;
- c) a flashing strobe light signal removably and selectively affixable to said first face and said second face of said message board,
- d) an attachment means for removably securing said flashing strobe light signal to an article of clothing worn by a person, said flashing strobe light signal serving as a safety beacon for said person.
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