Abstract: A magnetic retractable line divider may include at least a reel assembly having a shell, and a magnetic portion is installed thereon. An elastic line divider belt is wound on the reel assembly, and a magnetic member is connected to a lateral end of the line divider belt. The line divider belt is configured to be horizontally pulled out from the reel assembly and travel a preferred distance to attach to a magnetic object, thus achieving line divider effect. Moreover, when someone pushes against the line divider belt with or over a preferred force, the magnetic member is configured to be detached from the magnetic object and automatically retracted into the reel assembly, thus avoiding accident.

Abstract: A disabled vehicle safety apparatus is disclosed herein. The apparatus is utilized to prevent harm to a disabled vehicle or driver located on a roadway or the side of a road. The apparatus is configured to be collapsed and folded for easy transportation. The apparatus comprises a body and a perimeter that are comprised of lightweight reflective material(s). The apparatus includes elastic cording and a plurality of apertures. The elastic cording is located throughout the perimeter of the apparatus, wherein the elastic cording is operative to tighten and loosen the perimeter. The plurality of apertures is located along the perimeter, wherein the elastic cording is accessible through the plurality of apertures. The apparatus includes at least one removably attachable component that may be operative to be secured to the body and/or the perimeter, such as a GPS component, via the elastic cording.

Abstract: A warning device for mounting on a vehicle having a rear bumper includes a storage housing, a warning frame and a driving unit. The storage housing is concealedly mounted within the rear bumper of the vehicle. The warning frame is selectively received in the storage housing. The driving unit connecting the storage housing and the warning frame to drive the warning frame to operate between a extended mode and a storage mode, wherein in the storage mode, the warning frame is selectively concealed within the storage housing, wherein in the extended mode, the warning frame is selectively driven by the driving unit to extend out of the storage housing to form a triangular structure for providing a warning signal to incoming traffic.

Abstract: A warning device for mounting on a vehicle having a rear bumper includes a storage housing, a warning frame and a driving unit. The storage housing is concealedly mounted within the rear bumper of the vehicle. The warning frame is selectively received in the storage housing. The driving unit connecting the storage housing and the warning frame to drive the warning frame to operate between a extended mode and a storage mode, wherein in the storage mode, the warning frame is selectively concealed within the storage housing, wherein in the extended mode, the warning frame is selectively driven by the driving unit to extend out of the storage housing to form a triangular structure for providing a warning signal to incoming traffic.

Abstract: A visual indicator device for use on a vehicle that includes a bed and a tailgate that engages with the bed and that may assume open and closed positions relative to the bed. The visual indicator device is for determining, from the cab of the vehicle via a rearview mirror, the status of the position of the tailgate. The visual indicator device includes a support mechanism including a first mechanism mounted to the bed and a second mechanism mounted to the tailgate, an actuation pin mechanism that intercouples the first and second mechanisms, and an indicator flag supported by the first mechanism and responsive to the position of the actuation pin mechanism so that the indicator flag has an indicating position when the tailgate is disengaged from the bed so that the actuation pin mechanism is out of engagement with the indicator flag, and has a rest position when the tailgate is engages with the bed whereby the actuation pin mechanism is in engagement with the indicator flag.

Abstract: An apparatus for safely locating an elevated-end of a ramp includes a center strip that hangs down from an overhead location proximate the elevated-end. The center strip aligns with a center of the ramp and is used as a visual or tactile aide to guide a person toward the elevated end. A variation includes a pair of lateral strips that are each disposed proximate the elevated-end and also proximate opposite outer edges of the ramp. Another variation includes the use of two parallel strips to more accurately indicate either the center of the ramp or one of its edges. Fixed, detachable, and retractable versions are described that are attached to either a ceiling of a truck or to an inside surface of an overhead door of the truck.

Abstract: A bumper locating system includes a tractor trailer has a front end has a bumper attached thereto. The bumper has a first end edge corresponds to a driver's side of the trailer and a second end edge corresponding to a passenger's side of the trailer. A housing is attached to the bumper. A telescopic post is mounted in the housing and is extendable upwardly from the housing. A driver mechanism is mechanically coupled to the post. A control actuates the driver mechanism in a first direction to extend the post to an extended position fully extended upwardly from the housing or in a second direction to retract the post to a fully retracted position positioned in the housing. The post is placed in the extended position to guide a driver of the trailer.

Abstract: Visual recognition assistance device (10) for a vehicle includes a pole section (11) provided at a corner area of the vehicle, and a plate section (12) provided at an intermediate portion or end portion of the pole section in substantially parallel relation to the ground surface. The plate section is in any one of disk, rectangular, triangular, kite and bar shapes. The plate section includes a pole-section position indicating portion (13) to point to the pole section in a highlighted fashion. The pole-section-position indicating portion may be in the form of a recessed portion, colored portion, light emitting portion, projecting portion or bar.

Abstract: A vehicle positioning guide for mounting on the front of a vehicle comprises a mounting means for mounting the vehicle positioning guide onto the front area of a vehicle. A guide mast has at least an extended in-use reference configuration whereat the guide mast is positioned in a substantially vertical front plane oriented transversely to the longitudinal axis of the vehicle, such that the guide mast is longitudinally aligned with the front of the vehicle, and such that the guide mast is viewable from the driver's seat of the vehicle, thereby accurately indicating the front end of the vehicle to a driver.

Abstract: A safety device comprising a housing, an extendable tube located in the housing, and a light source for illuminating the extendable tube. The extendable tube is translucent and may be extended from a first position to a second position.

Abstract: Emitter controller including a controller, and a power amplifier, the controller being connected to a power source, the power amplifier being connected to the controller, the power source and to an emitter, the controller providing a pulse sequence to the power amplifier for operating the emitter, the controller determining the pulse sequence according to an available power voltage level.

Abstract: A safety signal apparatus is secured to the lower side portion of roll up doors on trucks and trailers to provide a visual indication of the position of the roll up door, when viewed by the driver of the vehicle through a side mounted rear view mirror. The safety signal apparatus includes a mounting bracket secured to the lower side portion of a roll up door. A first rod portion is secured to the mounting bracket. A resilient flexible member is secured to the first rod portion. A second rod portion is secured to the opposite end of the resilient flexible member. A signal member is secured to the second rod portion, in visual alignment with a side mounted rear view mirror. The signal member is preferably reflective. The resilient flexible member allows the signal member to bend or flex if struck, and to return to operating position when released.

Abstract: A parking guide for a vehicle made of a telescoping antenna attached to a mounting bracket wherein the antenna is extended to allow the driver to see where the front or rear of a vehicle is in relation to other objects while parking.

Abstract: The present invention provides a vehicle travel position marker and method for confirming vehicle travel position for correct, visual confirmation of tire position and vehicle width, which before now could only be sensed. The present invention relates to a method for confirming vehicle travel position wherein markers 2a and 2b are established at positions, at or near the inside bottom of the vehicle A windshield 1, appearing from the driver's seat to lie over lines extending from the right and left tires 3a and 3b of the vehicle A, and the vehicle is operated using the markers 2a and 2b as signs for the positions through which the right and left tires 3a and 3b will pass. The present invention also relates to vehicle travel position markers used in the method for confirming vehicle travel position.

Abstract: A vehicle bumper locator to be mounted to the existing license plate mounting holes of a vehicle. The bumper locator includes a horizontal frame member with openings that register with the license plate mounting holes. A bracket is pivotally attached to the frame near one end thereof. The bracket carries a resiliently mounted elongated rod that is movable between a vertical position visible to the driver, and a horizontal position extending parallel to the frame. Horizontal and vertical stops are attached to the frame and contact the bracket to limit its pivotal movement to a 90° arc.

Abstract: A highly reliable, manually deployable safety reflector device which can be easily installed on a vehicle includes a bracket and a reflector member mounted on the bracket for rotation between a storage position and a deployed position. The bracket or reflector member define a tubular sleeve, and the other of the bracket or reflector member include a shaft rotatably disposed in the sleeve. One of the sleeve or shaft includes a plurality of indentations, and the other of the sleeve or shaft includes a plurality of protuberances configured to project into and resiliently engage the plurality of indentations, whereby resilient engagement between the protuberances and the indentations lock the reflector member in one of the deployed or storage positions as desired.

Abstract: A tail flag assembly for installation on a rear end of an utility pole laid on a pole trailer. The tail flag assembly comprises a ring mountable over the rear end of the pole and a plurality of screws extending radially through the ring for clamping the ring onto the rear end of the pole. The tail flag assembly also comprises a plurality of staffs affixed to the ring and extending outwardly tangentially from the ring, with each staff having a rectangular brightly coloured flag affixed thereto. In one aspect of the invention, each flag has a stripe sewn thereon. The stripe is made of a highly light-reflecting material. The stripe is sewn on a first side of the flag from an upper outside corner thereof to a midpoint on the hem thereof, and on the other side of the flag, from a midpoint on the hem to the lower outside corner thereof. When the flag flaps back and forth, the movement of the stripe simulates a flashing light bar when seen at night under the reflection of the headlights of a vehicle for example.

Abstract: A track flag holder is disclosed for attachment to a railroad track in order to support flags designed to alert train operators. The track flag holder includes an adjustable clamp assembly, a flag assembly, and a flag. The adjustable clamp assembly includes a base member designed for passage beneath the track. A modified clevis and a latch pin are used to secure the adjustable clamp assembly to the track. The flag assembly is coupled to the adjustable clamp assembly and includes an arm to which the flag may be mounted. In preferred embodiments of the invention; a padlock or other appropriated security mechanism may be used to secure the track flag holder and deter vandalism.

Abstract: A flag warning device for attachment to extended loads such as ladders or extended items that are in the trunk of a standard vehicle and which are too large to fit in the ordinary trunk and therefore require the trunk to be opened while the items extend out from the back. The flag warning device comprises a central portion which has an open mesh type surface so that the wind can blow through it and therefore cause it to remain essentially vertical so that it can be easily seen by the oncoming traffic. The flag warning device has a hinge assembly which can be locked into the 90.degree. position further serves to secure the flag in the vertical position to assure that it can be easily seen by oncoming traffic.

Abstract: A warning device includes a flexible collar of adjustable length so as to be wrapped about a beam, pole or log being transported on a vehicular carrier. The flexible collar includes a serial connection of a rigid mounting base, a tensioning device and a chain. A light fixture, warning flags or other devices can be supported by the rigid mounting base. The flexible collar also includes rigid arms hingedly connected to the mounting base, and preferably shaped in the form of a yoke.

Abstract: A light transmissive, including reflective and refractive visual warning device for attachment from the handle grips of a bicycle or motorcycle, to indicate the presence of the user to car drivers, is carried upon a short flexible suspension means, such as a pigtail or a ball chain or rotatable connector, permitting unrestricted motion and displacement, by which in the case of the ball chain or other rotatable connector permits spinning and other displacements due to motion. The device, preferably in the form of a double-faced triangle or multi-faced planar or curved fin shape may have one reflective face of reflective microspheres or retro-reflective micro-prisms and the other a holographic metallized mirror having an arrangement of multi-faceted reflective patterns possessing light refractive characteristics. One embodiment comprises a bicycle handgrip incorporating a wind-driven spinner rotatably mounted in the rear end of the grip, and having at least one light reflective, rotatable surface.

Abstract: A cover for a propeller is disclosed which is intended to be used while a boat on which the propeller is mounted is being transported on a trailer. The cover is either made of a reflective material or is covered with a reflective material and is intended to reflect light from headlights of vehicles following the trailer to provide an added safety factor when a boat is being towed by a vehicle.

Abstract: A safety reflector which is attached to a V-shaped bracket that may be used for mounting onto a boat motor or extended load on a trailer. The safety reflector used to notify persons following such a boat or load that the motor or load is present which will possibly prevent accidental hitting of such. The safety reflector is collapsible and may be easily stored when not in use.

Abstract: A body portion is supported in upright position by a support stem and has wind propelling blades arranged to rotatably drive the body portion when subjected to air currents. The body portion has front and rear surfaces one of which may support a rear view mirror and the other of which may support a reflector. The body portion has a lock nut for holding it stationary on the stem, for allowing rotation thereof when released. The body portion has forward and rearward as well as lateral adjustable positioning on the stem, and the stem has lateral positioning on a bracket that mounts it on a vehicle.

Abstract: The subject invention is a portable apparatus constructed to function as a safety warning device to be temporarily deployed on disabled motor vehicles or the like, such device comprising a container with an internal reel from which can be drawn a predetermined length of reflective material that can be placed around a part of the vehicle to serve as a reflectorized warning device. The container is a substantially cylindrical housing member having an internal rotatable shaft serving as the reel member around which is wound the strip of reflective material. The reflective strip of material has a lead edge which can be fed through a vertically disposed and longitudinally extending opening in the outer shell of the housing member. The lead end of the reflective strip is appropriately magnetized and the housing member is also magnetized to temporarily adhere a part of the reflectorized tape and housing member to the motor vehicle.

Abstract: There is disclosed a fixture for mounting an end of train marker light and/or other electronic apparatus to a railroad freight car coupler including an upright tubular member through which a threaded rod passes and extends into and through the flag hole in a standard railroad coupler; a frustro-conical enlargement at the bottom end of the tubular member seats in the top of the flag hole, and a frustro-conical collar threaded on the bottom of the rod is urged upward by rotating the rod to clamp the fixture in the flaghole. The top of the rod has a horizontal bar which is used to manually rotate the rod, and a keyed sleeve at the top of the tube may be raised to engage the bar to prevent its rotation while a padlock is secured through holes provided in the top of the sleeve.

Abstract: A mnemonic system for identifying one object out of many substantially like objects. The system includes an elastomeric adhesion device proportioned for placement upon a horizontal surface of the object to be identified. Also included is an elongate resilient linear member having a first end and a second end, the member secured, at the first end to the adhesion element, in a vertical orientation relative to the surface of the object to be identified. Also provided are several resilient uniplanar elements, each of the elements having several holes, each of the holes proportioned to permit the slideable passage of the second end of the linear member through a selected pair of such holes after a bending of the uniplanar element has occurred. Such holes are proportioned to frictionally contact the linear member after the passage of the linear member therethru, thereby maintaining said uniplanar elements in a resiliently deformed co-action with the linear elememt.

Abstract: An equipment mounting assembly including a reinforced L-shaped supporting bracket having a monitoring unit carried by the horizontal arm of the L-shaped supporting bracket. A dual-position carrier plate, secured to the vertical arm of the L-shaped supporting bracket, includes a first channel slide mount for carrying a flashing marker light unit when the assembly is clamped to the core holes of one type of railway car coupler and includes a second channel slide mount for carrying the flashing marker light unit when the assembly is clamped to the core holes of another type of railway car coupler.

Abstract: A pliable, directional, protective finial comprising an initially substantially flat resilient member having a longitudinal axis of symmetry, a first geometric shape at the top thereof providing different color indications toward the front and back of the finial in installation, and a pair of geometric shapes at the bottom thereof on opposite sides of the axis of symmetry adapted to be placed in alignment on folding of the bottom of the finial about a finial shaft, structure for securing the end of the shaft to the resilient member adjacent the upper geometric shape and for holding the bottom of the finial on the finial shaft in position folded about the shaft along the longitudinal axis of symmetry thereof. The geometric shapes are of direction indicating colors which are light reflective, and the finial is inherently aerodynamically stable in the folded position whereby correct directional information is assured.