Including A Snap, Spring Clip, Or Spring Retainer Patents (Class 359/544)
  • Patent number: 9909270
    Abstract: A sign post cover comprised of a series of segments that are stacked fit around a traffic control sign post. Segments have on a side facing the same direction as the sign on the sign post differing visual patterns that alternate between successive segments. A rear side of each segment includes an alternate pattern. This allows an observer from any direction to determine the nature of the sign and the direction which that sign faces.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 13, 2017
    Date of Patent: March 6, 2018
    Inventors: Mauricio Bonifacio, Shlomo Eizenberger
  • Patent number: 8668342
    Abstract: Described is a device comprising a retro-reflective marker sphere comprising: a core ball comprising: a generally spherical body portion, a mounting base extending from one end of the body portion of the core ball, and a mounting recess having a recess opening in the mounting base and extending into the body portion of the core ball, and a retro-reflective covering on the core ball, the retro-reflective covering comprising an opening through which the mounting base of the core ball extends, wherein a flat lower surface of the mounting base is spaced proximally from a lower edge of the opening of the retro-reflective covering, and wherein the mounting recess includes an interior screw thread for engaging an exterior screw thread of a mounting post when the retro-reflective marker sphere is mounted on the mounting post.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 29, 2012
    Date of Patent: March 11, 2014
    Assignee: IZI Medical Products
    Inventors: Helen Zinreich Shafer, David Alan Zinreich, Douglas Crumb
  • Patent number: 8662684
    Abstract: Described is a device comprising a retro-reflective marker sphere comprising: a core ball comprising: a generally spherical body portion, a mounting base extending from one end of the body portion of the core ball, and a mounting recess having a recess opening in the mounting base and extending into the body portion of the core ball, and a retro-reflective covering on the core ball, the retro-reflective covering comprising an opening through which the mounting base of the core ball extends, wherein a flat lower surface of the mounting base is spaced proximally from a lower edge of the opening of the retro-reflective covering, and wherein the mounting recess includes an interior screw thread for engaging an exterior screw thread of a mounting post when the retro-reflective marker sphere is mounted on the mounting post.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 29, 2012
    Date of Patent: March 4, 2014
    Assignee: Izi Medical Products
    Inventors: Helen Zinreich Shafer, David Alan Zinreich, Douglas Crumb
  • Patent number: 8646921
    Abstract: Described is a device comprising a retro-reflective marker sphere comprising: a core ball comprising: a generally spherical body portion, a mounting base extending from one end of the body portion of the core ball, and a mounting recess having a recess opening in the mounting base and extending into the body portion of the core ball, and a retro-reflective covering on the core ball, the retro-reflective covering comprising an opening through which the mounting base of the core ball extends, wherein a flat lower surface of the mounting base is spaced proximally from a lower edge of the opening of the retro-reflective covering, and wherein the mounting recess includes an interior screw thread for engaging an exterior screw thread of a mounting post when the retro-reflective marker sphere is mounted on the mounting post.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 29, 2012
    Date of Patent: February 11, 2014
    Assignee: IZI Medical Products
    Inventors: Helen Zinreich Shafer, David Alan Zinreich, Douglas Crumb
  • Publication number: 20130135735
    Abstract: Described is a device comprising a retro-reflective marker sphere comprising: a core ball comprising: a generally spherical body portion, a mounting base extending from one end of the body portion of the core ball, and a mounting recess having a recess opening in the mounting base and extending into the body portion of the core ball, and a retro-reflective covering on the core ball, the retro-reflective covering comprising an opening through which the mounting base of the core ball extends, wherein a flat lower surface of the mounting base is spaced proximally from a lower edge of the opening of the retro-reflective covering, and wherein the mounting recess includes an interior screw thread for engaging an exterior screw thread of a mounting post when the retro-reflective marker sphere is mounted on the mounting post.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 29, 2012
    Publication date: May 30, 2013
    Applicant: IZI Medical Products
    Inventors: HELEN ZINREICH SHAFER, David Alan Zinreich, Douglas Crumb
  • Publication number: 20130135732
    Abstract: Described is a device comprising a retro-reflective marker sphere comprising: a core ball comprising: a generally spherical body portion, a mounting base extending from one end of the body portion of the core ball, and a mounting recess having a recess opening in the mounting base and extending into the body portion of the core ball, and a retro-reflective covering on the core ball, the retro-reflective covering comprising an opening through which the mounting base of the core ball extends, wherein a flat lower surface of the mounting base is spaced proximally from a lower edge of the opening of the retro-reflective covering, and wherein the mounting recess includes an interior screw thread for engaging an exterior screw thread of a mounting post when the retro-reflective marker sphere is mounted on the mounting post.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 29, 2012
    Publication date: May 30, 2013
    Applicant: IZI Medical Products
    Inventors: Helen Zinreich SHAFER, David Alan Zinreich, Douglas Crumb
  • Publication number: 20130135734
    Abstract: Described is a device comprising a retro-reflective marker sphere comprising: a core ball comprising: a generally spherical body portion, a mounting base extending from one end of the body portion of the core ball, and a mounting recess having a recess opening in the mounting base and extending into the body portion of the core ball, and a retro-reflective covering on the core ball, the retro-reflective covering comprising an opening through which the mounting base of the core ball extends, wherein a flat lower surface of the mounting base is spaced proximally from a lower edge of the opening of the retro-reflective covering, and wherein the mounting recess includes an interior screw thread for engaging an exterior screw thread of a mounting post when the retro-reflective marker sphere is mounted on the mounting post.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 29, 2012
    Publication date: May 30, 2013
    Applicant: IZI Medical Products
    Inventors: Helen Zinreich SHAFER, David Alan Zinreich, Douglas Crumb
  • Publication number: 20130135733
    Abstract: Described is a device comprising a retro-reflective marker sphere comprising: a core ball comprising: a generally spherical body portion, a mounting base extending from one end of the body portion of the core ball, and a mounting recess having a recess opening in the mounting base and extending into the body portion of the core ball, and a retro-reflective covering on the core ball, the retro-reflective covering comprising an opening through which the mounting base of the core ball extends, wherein a flat lower surface of the mounting base is spaced proximally from a lower edge of the opening of the retro-reflective covering, and wherein the mounting recess includes an interior screw thread for engaging an exterior screw thread of a mounting post when the retro-reflective marker sphere is mounted on the mounting post.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 29, 2012
    Publication date: May 30, 2013
    Applicant: IZI Medical Products
    Inventors: HELEN ZINREICH SHAFER, David Alan Zinreich, Douglas Crumb
  • Patent number: 7896508
    Abstract: A mirror attached to a weapon such as a rifle, pistol or shotgun. The gun mirror is a slightly convex mirror seated in a flexible seat which is anchored to a weapon by flexible legs which may be magnetic or have a threaded fastener or have hook/loop fasteners.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 10, 2002
    Date of Patent: March 1, 2011
    Inventor: William E. Dyson
  • Publication number: 20080297900
    Abstract: Reflective accessories for increasing the visibility of persons engaged in night-time (or other low-light) activities. Reflective accessories include a mechanism configured for attachment of the accessory to an object associated with the person engaging in a low-light activity by looping the accessory around at least a portion of the object and twisting the mechanism about itself to thereby secure the accessory to the object, and a flexible body supported by the mechanism and having an outer surface with a portion configured to reflect light to a degree that the portion is generally more visible than the object to which the accessory is attached when a light source is directed at the accessory and the object.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 4, 2007
    Publication date: December 4, 2008
    Inventor: Vikki Rennick
  • Patent number: 6949999
    Abstract: An apparatus for holding a stable condition at two positions comprising a driving magnet 130 having driving magnetic poles and adapted to be movable in two directions; a driven magnet 140 having driven magnetic poles arranged to be always repulsed by the driving magnetic poles and adapted to be movable in two directions; a motion limiting means for limiting the movement of the driven magnet; and a driving means for driving the driving magnet in two directions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 7, 2003
    Date of Patent: September 27, 2005
    Assignee: Tamron Co., Ltd.
    Inventor: Takayoshi Noji
  • Patent number: 6264335
    Abstract: A light-reflective path-marking clip includes a reflective element connected to a clip portion and can be attached to bushes, tree branches, or high grasses to mark a path into and out of woods or thickets to enable hunters, bird watchers, hikers, campers, and others to find their way in and out of the woods day or night.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 25, 1999
    Date of Patent: July 24, 2001
    Inventor: James C. Bass, Sr.
  • Patent number: 5677790
    Abstract: The subject invention comprises a light-reflective device comprising an article made of light-reflecting material to which is attached fastening means rotatably mounted thereto. Because of the moveable features of the fastening means of the subject invention, the article may be attached to varying objects in varying positions with respect thereto. For example, the reflective device may be worn by a jogger on his or her clothing. In addition, the device may be easily attached to a sneaker or a sock or a bicycle or a baby carriage and the like. Furthermore, because the reflective surface moves in varying positions relative to the fastening means, as the object to which it is attached moves (for example, a jogger), light, impacting upon the surface of the light-reflective device, is reflected in a pulsating manner thereby rendering the object more visible to an oncoming observer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 15, 1993
    Date of Patent: October 14, 1997
    Inventor: Robb Taglieri
  • Patent number: 5654825
    Abstract: An enhanced daytime and nighttime visibility marker for electrical lines is disclosed in two embodiments. Both embodiments are shaped to give visibility from all angles and to allow smooth covering with retroreflective tape. One embodiment includes a continuous burning interior light for maximum nighttime visibility.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 15, 1995
    Date of Patent: August 5, 1997
    Inventor: Richard M. Milton