Including A Snap, Spring Clip, Or Spring Retainer Patents (Class 359/544)
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Patent number: 9909270Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: June 13, 2017Date of Patent: March 6, 2018Inventors: Mauricio Bonifacio, Shlomo Eizenberger
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Patent number: 8668342Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: February 29, 2012Date of Patent: March 11, 2014Assignee: IZI Medical ProductsInventors: Helen Zinreich Shafer, David Alan Zinreich, Douglas Crumb
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Patent number: 8662684Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: February 29, 2012Date of Patent: March 4, 2014Assignee: Izi Medical ProductsInventors: Helen Zinreich Shafer, David Alan Zinreich, Douglas Crumb
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Patent number: 8646921Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: February 29, 2012Date of Patent: February 11, 2014Assignee: IZI Medical ProductsInventors: Helen Zinreich Shafer, David Alan Zinreich, Douglas Crumb
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Publication number: 20130135735Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: February 29, 2012Publication date: May 30, 2013Applicant: IZI Medical ProductsInventors: HELEN ZINREICH SHAFER, David Alan Zinreich, Douglas Crumb
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Publication number: 20130135732Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: February 29, 2012Publication date: May 30, 2013Applicant: IZI Medical ProductsInventors: Helen Zinreich SHAFER, David Alan Zinreich, Douglas Crumb
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Publication number: 20130135734Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: February 29, 2012Publication date: May 30, 2013Applicant: IZI Medical ProductsInventors: Helen Zinreich SHAFER, David Alan Zinreich, Douglas Crumb
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Publication number: 20130135733Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: February 29, 2012Publication date: May 30, 2013Applicant: IZI Medical ProductsInventors: HELEN ZINREICH SHAFER, David Alan Zinreich, Douglas Crumb
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Patent number: 7896508Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: June 10, 2002Date of Patent: March 1, 2011Inventor: William E. Dyson
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Publication number: 20080297900Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: June 4, 2007Publication date: December 4, 2008Inventor: Vikki Rennick
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Patent number: 6949999Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: October 7, 2003Date of Patent: September 27, 2005Assignee: Tamron Co., Ltd.Inventor: Takayoshi Noji
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Patent number: 6264335Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: June 25, 1999Date of Patent: July 24, 2001Inventor: James C. Bass, Sr.
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Patent number: 5677790Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: December 15, 1993Date of Patent: October 14, 1997Inventor: Robb Taglieri
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Patent number: 5654825Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: May 15, 1995Date of Patent: August 5, 1997Inventor: Richard M. Milton