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US5675318:
Graffiti prevention apparatus
[ Derwent Title ]
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| Country: |
US United States of America
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| Inventor: |
Hunt, Jr., Henry C.; St. George, UT 84770
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| Assignee: |
None
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| Published / Filed: |
1997-10-07
/ 1996-05-06
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| Application Number: |
US1996000642873
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| IPC Code: |
Advanced:
G08B 15/00;
Core:
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IPC-7:
G08B 21/00;
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| ECLA Code: |
G08B15/00;
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| U.S. Class: |
Current:
340/540;
222/061;
222/153.11;
222/402.1;
340/541;
Original:
340/540;
340/541;
222/061;
222/153.11;
222/402.1;
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| Field of Search: |
340/540,541,573
222/061,63,153.11,402.1,402.11
052/101
109/020,33
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| Priority Number: |
| 1996-05-06 |
US1996000642873 |
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| Abstract: |
A system of components for preventing the application of graffiti to property includes one or more sensors and a signal transmitter at or near the surface to be defaced, and signal receiving means for actuating a mechanism in the spray apparatus or at the surface to be protected which will enable prevention of the surface targeted for defacement. One embodiment of the invention includes a signal receiver in the spray canister which actuates an electromagnet to move a plug in the marking material delivery tube to a flow blocking position. A second embodiment of the invention includes a signal receiver in the spray canister coupled to a rotatable magnet for rotating the upper end of the delivery tube away from the spray nozzle thereby breaking the path through which the marking material travels from the spray apparatus to the target surface. A third embodiment of the invention provides for the creation of an electromagnetic field at the targeted surface, and the mixing of the marking material (either by the "paint" manufacturer or afterwards) with a magnetic material so that when sprayed at the surface, the marking material is repelled.
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| Attorney, Agent or Firm: |
Lewis, Terrell P. ;
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| Primary / Asst. Examiners: |
Hofsass, Jeffery; La, Anh
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| Family: |
None
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First Claim:
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What I claim is:
1. A graffiti thwarting system, comprising:
- proximity detectors adapted to be mounted adjacent a surface to be defaced,
- transmitter means, supported adjacent said surface, for emitting signals, and
- means, responsive to said transmitter means signals, for preventing marking material released from a pressurized spray canister from reaching said surface.
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| Forward References: |
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