Patents by Inventor Terry Utz

Terry Utz has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Publication number: 20230228046
    Abstract: A system of retroreflectorized traffic control channelizing devices is disclosed. The system comprises a plurality of channelizing devices, each device having a reflective member that is either white, yellow, or red in color. Those having a white reflective member are used to direct traffic from a right side of a traffic lane. Those having a yellow reflective member are used to direct traffic from a left side of a traffic lane. Those having a red reflective member are used to stop traffic for a road closure. A method of use of a system of retroreflectorized traffic control channelizing devices is also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 13, 2023
    Publication date: July 20, 2023
    Inventor: Terry Utz
  • Patent number: 11603633
    Abstract: A system of retroreflectorized traffic control channelizing devices is disclosed. The system comprises a plurality of channelizing devices, each device having a reflective member that is either white, yellow, or red in color. Those having a white reflective member are used to direct traffic from a right side of a traffic lane. Those having a yellow reflective member are used to direct traffic from a left side of a traffic lane. Those having a red reflective member are used to stop traffic for a road closure. A method of use of a system of retroreflectorized traffic control channelizing devices is also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 9, 2018
    Date of Patent: March 14, 2023
    Inventor: Terry Utz
  • Patent number: 10745871
    Abstract: A traffic cone is provided. The traffic cone includes a triangular base with feet coupled to a bottom side of the triangular base. The traffic cone further includes a cone body having eight surfaces forming an octagonal cone shape coupled to the triangular base, wherein the cone body extends from a top side of the triangular base. Additionally, the traffic cone includes at least one reflective member coupled around a perimeter of the cone body.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 9, 2018
    Date of Patent: August 18, 2020
    Inventor: Terry Utz
  • Publication number: 20190040596
    Abstract: A traffic cone is provided. The traffic cone includes a triangular base with feet coupled to a bottom side of the triangular base. The traffic cone further includes a cone body having eight surfaces forming an octagonal cone shape coupled to the triangular base, wherein the cone body extends from a top side of the triangular base. Additionally, the traffic cone includes at least one reflective member coupled around a perimeter of the cone body.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 9, 2018
    Publication date: February 7, 2019
    Inventor: Terry Utz
  • Publication number: 20190040595
    Abstract: A system of retroreflectorized traffic control channelizing devices is disclosed. The system comprises a plurality of channelizing devices, each device having a reflective member that is either white, yellow, or red in color. Those having a white reflective member are used to direct traffic from a right side of a traffic lane. Those having a yellow reflective member are used to direct traffic from a left side of a traffic lane. Those having a red reflective member are used to stop traffic for a road closure. A method of use of a system of retroreflectorized traffic control channelizing devices is also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 9, 2018
    Publication date: February 7, 2019
    Inventor: Terry Utz
  • Patent number: 10094080
    Abstract: A traffic cone is provided. The traffic cone includes a triangular base with feet coupled to a bottom side of the triangular base. The traffic cone further includes a cone body having eight surfaces forming an octagonal cone shape coupled to the triangular base, wherein the cone body extends from a top side of the triangular base. Additionally, the traffic cone includes at least one reflective member coupled around a perimeter of the cone body.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 11, 2016
    Date of Patent: October 9, 2018
    Inventor: Terry Utz
  • Publication number: 20160230356
    Abstract: A traffic cone is provided. The traffic cone includes a triangular base with feet coupled to a bottom side of the triangular base. The traffic cone further includes a cone body having eight surfaces forming an octagonal cone shape coupled to the triangular base, wherein the cone body extends from a top side of the triangular base. Additionally, the traffic cone includes at least one reflective member coupled around a perimeter of the cone body.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 11, 2016
    Publication date: August 11, 2016
    Inventor: Terry Utz
  • Patent number: 7690860
    Abstract: A traffic control device includes a base having a post aperture, a post adjustably and removably coupled to the base through the post aperture and a pavement marker. The pavement marker is affixed to a surface. The base may include a recess for receiving the pavement marker, such that a bottom side of the base rests on the surface with the pavement marker retained within the base. The post aperture extends from a top surface of the base to the recess of the base. The post includes one of a magnet and a metal plate coupled to an end of the post. The pavement marker includes one of a magnet and a metal plate, wherein the pavement marker comprises a magnet if the post comprises a metal plate and the pavement marker comprises a metal plate if the post comprises a magnet.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 22, 2008
    Date of Patent: April 6, 2010
    Inventor: Terry Utz