Abstract: A flexible marker post assembly having a base, first and second members of an elastomeric material secured to the base and extending upwardly therefrom, the first and second flexible members each having respective first and second side walls with a concave recess formed on each of the side walls, substantially rigid post mounted intermediate of an upper portion of the first and second flexible members with the post having a lower end secured to an upper portion of the first and second flexible members. The provision of concave recesses permits a better bending action when the post is struck at an angle.

Abstract: A bracket for mounting an article, such as a roll-up fabric sign, on a mast, includes a body and a clamp on the body for securing the bracket at a desired location on the mast. A receptacle on the body is provided for receiving a portion of the article. The bracket body may be secured in first and second different orientations on the mast at the desired location, the first operational orientation being one in which the receptacle is positioned forwardly of a forward surface of the mast, for receiving the article portion, and the second non-operational orientation being one in which substantially no portions of the bracket body are positioned forwardly of the mast forward surface.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a structure for supporting a road support including: a base plate fixedly disposed on ground in such a manner as to be spaced apart by a predetermined distance from the surface of ground; a slip plate slidably disposed on the top surface of the base plate; a coupling body protruded upwardly from the center portion of the top surface of the slip plate in such a manner as to be insertedly coupled to the inner lower end portion of a support body; and a plurality of clips each having an approximately ‘’ or ‘C’-like shape so as to receive the edges of the base plate and the slip plate thereinto, each of the plurality of clips having a fixing bolt fastened to a female screw passed through the top end portion thereof so as to compressedly support the top surface of the slip plate.

Abstract: A bollard covering and advertisement assembly constructed to protect a bollard structure from damage incurred from various surface and structural degrading phenomena, and further include one or more advertising indicia to increase the visibility of the bollard structure and convey messages.

Abstract: A safety sign that has a front panel with cut out letters or numbers that form the word or message of the sign. Behind the front panel a predetermined distance can be a reflective panel or other surface. Light from an oncoming vehicle can reflect from this reflective panel through the cut out letters causing the sign to function like any other safety sign when not lighted. One or more light sources like LEDs can be mounted facing the reflective panel at angles so that light from these sources is reflected from the reflective panel and out through the cut out letters causing the sign to increase significantly in visibility at night or in other low light conditions. Further light sources can be located around the periphery of the sign or around the word or words on the sign. All or part of the light sources can be made to blink, and the system can optionally be made to turn off during the daytime. The sign can be run from AC power or battery power.

Abstract: A traffic signal device includes a plurality of illuminatable light assemblies such as red amber and green used to control traffic flow. A transparent element configured to fit upon the outer surface of the lens of a light assembly supports one or more opaque numerals corresponding to vehicle speed limits. The transparent member baring the speed limit numerals is placed upon the outer surface of the traffic signal lens to impose the speed limit numerals upon the light emitted by the light assembly when illuminated.

Abstract: The present invention provides an overlay for conventional signs that provides multi-dimensional visibility. The overlay includes a number of individual trim sections disposed around the peripheral edge of the sign. The trim sections have an interior slot that engages the peripheral edge, and a reflective surface on the rear portion, and optionally on the edge portion, of each trim section. A connecting cable is received in a channel of each trim section, and the free ends of the cable and connected to secure the trim sections in place around the sign.

Abstract: Provided is a messaging system that includes a highway message sign system. The message sign system includes a wireless cellular router having an Ethernet port and a serial port and being capable of communicating with a cellular wireless communication network. The message system also includes a camera coupled to the Ethernet port of the cellular router and a message sign. The message sign includes a message display and a message sign controller coupled to the serial port of the cellular router. The message sign controller is able to control operation of the message sign. Further provided is a method of operating message sign remote controller.

Abstract: A rib-engaging support is made from a unitary web having four panels, including two inner panels and two outer panels, with each panel having the shape of an isosceles trapezoid. Each panel includes a base side and a top side parallel to each other, and a pair of equal sides extending between the base side and the top side. The inner panels have a smaller size and are joined together at their bases. The outer panels have a larger size, with their top sides joined to the top sides of respective inner panels along respective fold lines. The web is folded such that the inner panels are folded one on top of the other and the outer panels are folded one on top of the other, with the inner panels on top of the outer panels. A rib-receiving pocket is formed between the inner panels and the outer panels.

Abstract: An informational stop sign has an octagonal center portion, a primary traffic symbol in the center of the octagonal center portion wherein the primary traffic symbol is the word STOP displayed within the center portion, a plurality of rectangular portions extending radially outward from and perpendicular to the periphery of the center portion, each of the plurality of rectangular portions corresponding to a location of an inlet of a traffic intersection, and an Arabic numeral displayed within at least one of the plurality of rectangular portions indicating an inlet to the traffic intersection having a stop sign, the Arabic numeral being the number of inlets to the traffic intersection having a stop sign.

Abstract: A sign system is disclosed in which a flexible sign panel is supported by light weight frame numbers such as fiberglass ribs joined together with a pivot connection. A sign panel of flexible material has a center section disposed between a pair of opposed sign panel portions. The center portion of the sign panel engages a cross member with the sign panel portions being folded over on either side of an upright support member. Free ends of the sign panel member are secured with a stretchable elastic cord, ribbon or the like, to a mounting member having a socket for receiving one end of the vertical support member. By engaging the mounting member and stretching the elastic cords, the mounting member is disposed over one end of the vertical support and one released, engages the vertical support holding the sign panel portions in a display position.

Abstract: The present application relates to a sign including: (1) a sign blank including multiple first interlockable members; and (2) optically active sheeting including multiple second interlockable members; wherein the first and second matable members interlock with one another to hold the sign blank and the sheeting together.

Abstract: A foldable traffic sign system comprises a relatively rigid sign panel and a plurality of folding lines disposed in the sign panel, for permitting ready folding of the sign panel into a substantially smaller configuration. In a preferred embodiment, at least one cut is disposed partially along a dimension of the sign panel, to further facilitate ready folding of the sign panel. One of the folding lines is disposed substantially horizontally across a center region of the sign panel, and at least one of the folding lines is disposed substantially vertically on the sign panel, and intersects with the horizontal folding line. The plurality of folding lines creates a plurality of sign sections, preferably six, defined by a combination of the folding lines and cuts in the sign panel. The sign system further comprises a folding sign stand, and a tote for containing both the sign panel and sign stand.

Abstract: A multi-sided hand-held sign includes two substantially planar panels having a preselected shape interlocking substantially perpendicularly at a common central vertical axis and held in position partly by a handle for engaging with and holding the sign panels. Indicia typical of signs held by school crossing guards are disposed on all the planar surfaces of the planar sign panels, and a slotted top end cap is engageable with the top horizontal edges of the planar sign panels.

Abstract: A delineator mounting system has a coupler for mating a delineator having a cylindrical tubular lower end in a curb-like mount having a cavity with square cross-sections.

Abstract: A warning system for barriers of highways comprises a plurality of barrier plates erected on two sides of roads in a different distance arrangement, and each including an optical fiber and a power line for network connection and communication connected therewith, and including a plurality of LED warning lights and LED illumination lights attached thereon; a number of electric control boxes affixed onto the barrier plates in a different distance arrangement, and each electrically connecting with the optical fiber and the power line for controllably changing warning and illuminating signs of the LED warning lights and the LED illumination lights; a plurality of solar energy devices matching with the electrical control boxes for absorbing and storing solar energy to supply power in the night or in electricity shortage; multiple monitor stations severing to monitor the electrical control boxes for controlling the LED warning lights of the barrier plates to change warning signs.

Abstract: A delineator mounting system has a coupler for mating a delineator having a cylindrical tubular lower end in a mount having square cross-sections.

Abstract: An outdoor display sign has a display enclosure. The display enclosure has a number shades that reduce the solar loading on the display enclosure. The outdoor display sign has shades covering the top, back, sides and parts of the front of the sign. The shades are offset from the display enclosure to allow natural airflow between the shade and the display enclosure.

Abstract: One example embodiment disclosed herein includes apparatus including a sign substrate having a front and back side, and a first sign layer applied to the front side of the sign substrate. A masking layer covers the first sign layer, wherein the masking layer is adapted to block light from penetrating the masking layer and reaching the first sign layer. Also, a top sign layer is applied to a back side of the sign substrate or to a top surface of the masking layer. According to another example embodiment, a method provides for applying a masking layer over a first sign layer disposed on a sign substrate having a front and back side. The masking layer is adapted to block light from penetrating the masking layer and reaching the first sign layer. A top sign layer may be applied to the back side of the sign substrate or to a top surface of the masking layer.

Abstract: An optical traffic signal column including stacked levels fixed to one another by rotation. The base of each level includes, distributed along its periphery, oblong passages and fixed connectors. The conductors include rods each having two ends angularly offset from one another, and including a common conducting rod and a stage-specific conducting rod. The connector rods are identical and respectively fix the bottom of a conducting rod of the relevant level and the top of the respective conducting rod of an adjacent level, the angular offset between the two fixing points corresponding to that of ends of the conducting rods. The conducting rods are mutually arranged and mounted to effect, from one level to the next level, an essentially identical angular position of the common conducting rods and an angular offset of the stage-specific conducting rods.

Abstract: A flexible mounting system for supporting a sign from a rigid structure for minimizing damage that might result from an impact force on the sign is disclosed. The flexible mounting system includes a flexible sign mount having a support bracket secured to a sign and a stationary bracket releasably securable to a rigid structure such a bollard. A flex element can be interposed between the support bracket and the stationary bracket to permit the sign to translate and rotate relative to the rigid support when the sign is subjected to an impact load.

Abstract: A street sign, made typically at least in part using an extrusion process, having a flat elongated section where the name of a street can be inscribed or otherwise indicated, and a length of thickened section along the top edge or the bottom edge of the flat elongated section, and including a channel or slot along at least a portion of the length of the thickened section.

Abstract: A movable pointer is mounted for pivoting movement on a traffic cone to reliably and safely direct traffic in a desired traffic flow-direction.

Abstract: A dual release locking system for locking and unlocking the foldable leg members of a sign supporting stand. For deployment, a locking pin can be retracted by the stepping action of a worker's foot or pulled by hand. Consequently, this same pin can be retracted for retrieval by a kicking action of a worker's foot or pulled by hand.

Abstract: A mounting system is provided for flexible message panel assemblies. An end cap is secured to the panel assembly with an elastic flexible tether which allows the end cap to be fitted over an end of a rib supporting the panel. Stored force in the elastic tether holds the corner of the message panel in position.

Abstract: A modular signaling system for a runway. The signaling system includes a plurality of attachable modules, each particular module from the plurality of modules including a signaling surface, an attachment to attach the particular module to another module from the plurality of modules, and a support connected to the signaling surface. The attachment is connected to the signaling surface and the support is supporting the particular module over the runway.

Abstract: Provided is a road traffic-control signboard assembly with which a road traffic-control signboard can be assembled while being linked with a vertical support at right angle. The road traffic-control signboard assembly is fitted with and fixed to a road traffic-control signboard stay bar and has a structure of being returned to an original position even if impact by typhoon or collision of vehicles is applied to the road traffic-control signboard. Thus, the road traffic-control signboard assembly prevents a phenomenon that an initial fixed position of the road traffic-control signboard is changed because of impact by typhoon or collision of vehicles which is applied to the road traffic-control signboard, to thereby lose the function of the road traffic-control signboard.

Abstract: A condensed retractable traffic cone is a device designed to provide motorists with advance warning of disabled vehicles and/or work zone areas. The device has been designed to withstand reasonable winds through the use of two base supports, a lower portion, a retractable arm and a series of retractable vertical risers. The retractable vertical risers in combination with a retractable arm allow for the device to easily expand to height consistent with traffic engineering design standards when in operation and then compact when it is in storage. The two base supports are designed not only to provide the necessary structural stability but to also open and close about the retractable vertical risers thus providing for additional compactness. The vertical risers are designed with flexible hinges so that they may store flat and expand to a rectangular shape when the base supports are rotated to an open position, accomplished a by linkage connecting the lower vertical riser and the base supports.

Abstract: A weather protection system for a sign having a planar surface, the system comprising a frame coupled to the sign, the frame having a plurality of struts, a first end of the frame arranged proximal to the planar surface of the sign and a second end arranged distal to the planar surface of the sign, and a storm protection material coupled to the frame.

Abstract: Traffic delineators may be surface mounted on either level or sloped surfaces. A delineator mounting system adapted for the surface-mounting of a delineator includes a base having a generally-planar bottom surface, a cavity in the base, a top surface, and walls forming an aperture through the top surface to the cavity. A coupling has legs, with at least one leg being interfitted with the cavity of the base, and at least one other leg extending through the aperture of the base. A delineator is fastened to the leg of the coupling extending through the aperture of the base.

Abstract: An informational stop sign has an octagonal center portion, a primary traffic symbol in the center of the octagonal center portion wherein the primary traffic symbol is the word STOP displayed within the center portion, a plurality of rectangular portions extending radially outward from and perpendicular to the periphery of the center portion, each of the plurality of rectangular portions corresponding to a location of an inlet of a traffic intersection, and an Arabic numeral displayed within at least one of the plurality of rectangular portions indicating an inlet to the traffic intersection having a stop sign, the Arabic numeral being the number of inlets to the traffic intersection having a stop sign.

Abstract: A sectional I-beam post for use along a roadside in which the post has a first elongate lower section securable via a first slip type coupling to a base anchored in the ground. Slip movement of such coupling is in a direction across the length of the post. The first coupling includes L-shaped brackets with one leg thereof attached to the post by bolts so as to be detachable therefrom and notches in the outer end of the other leg which projects outwardly from the post. A second elongate upper post section has the lower end thereof connected to the upper end of the first post section by a second slip type coupling. Slip movement of the second coupling is in a direction lengthwise of the post. The second coupling includes plates bolted to one post section and having notches that provide a slip connection with the other post section.

Abstract: Plastic molded uprights and/or light and flag mounts may include stepped upper ends for mounting of a light thereon and/or laterally spaced apart oppositely downwardly angled flag mounting holes extending at least partway therethrough adjacent the upper ends thereof. One or more pairs of integral molded, axially spaced apart flanges may protrude outwardly from one of the front and back walls of the uprights for aiding in locating and supporting one or more barricade boards between respective pairs of flanges.

Abstract: Provided is a road traffic-control signboard assembly with which a road traffic-control signboard can be assembled while being linked with a vertical support at right angle. The road traffic-control signboard assembly is fitted with and fixed to a road traffic-control signboard stay bar and has a structure of being returned to an original position even if impact by typhoon or collision of vehicles is applied to the road traffic-control signboard. Thus, the road traffic-control signboard assembly prevents a phenomenon that an initial fixed position of the road traffic-control signboard is changed because of impact by typhoon or collision of vehicles which is applied to the road traffic-control signboard, to thereby lose the function of the road traffic-control signboard.

Abstract: A display system for use with a sign panel includes a bracket with a securement for attachment to a sign panel structure such as a support rib, to receive support therefrom. The bracket includes pairs of diagonally spaced apart support surfaces with each pair of support surfaces defining a channel for receiving a respective flag staff, to support opposite sides of a flag staff at spaced apart locations. A pivot connection pivotally attaches the flag staffs to the bracket, bringing the flag staffs into alignment with the support surfaces as the flags are rotated between an open or display position and a closed or storage position.

Abstract: The present invention is a traffic control apparatus to further control a flow of traffic. The traffic control apparatus comprises a base structure which supports a figurine, wherein the figurine is operational to help solicit attention from the flow of traffic. The traffic control apparatus further comprises a method for creating a perceptible safety warning using a combination of the base structure and the figurine.

Abstract: A flexible route marker post which comprises an upright post having an upper end and a lower end, the lower end having first and second flexible members secured thereto, the lower end of the flexible members being secured to a base, the arrangement being such that there is a bending zone in between the upright post and the base. The upper end and the lower end of the post have a reinforcing material extending thereabout.

Abstract: A construction zone sign cover for covering a highway and/or roadway sign during construction or other events is provided. The sign has a top edge and a bottom edge. The sign cover comprises a first sign portion having a first side surface, a second side surface, first side edge, a second side edge, a top edge, and a bottom edge and a second sign portion having a first side surface, a second side surface, a first side edge, a second side edge, a top edge, and a bottom edge. A connecting mechanism slidably connects the first sign portion to the second sign portion. A biasing mechanism biases the first sign portion and the second sign portion in a general direction toward each other. A first securing mechanism releasably secures the top edge of the first sign portion to the top edge of the sign. A second securing mechanism releasably secures the bottom edge of the second sign portion to the bottom edge of the sign.

Abstract: A pair of sign support frames connected to a sign with upright member has upright reinforcement bars secured to arch or base members. The bars are associated with the upright members to reinforce the upright and arch members in motor vehicle impact areas above the arch members. When the upright members are hit with a motor vehicle the sign support frames move upwardly and rearwardly into engagement with the bumper or front frame of the motor vehicle to limit rearward movement of the sign toward the motor vehicle and reduce bending and breaking forces on the upright members and sign support frames.

Abstract: An illuminated sign (2) comprises a sign panel (5) and at least two elements of electroluminescent material (14, 15) each element being individually selectively actuable and arranged to emit light so as to illuminate the sign panel. Each element may be used as a photodetector or a photo-emitter. A retro-reflective strip (10) may provide additional visibility.

Abstract: Systems, methods, and devices, including program instructions, are provided for displaying information on a gate system. One embodiment includes a processor and a memory associated with a vehicle gate system. Program instructions are storable on the memory and executable by the processor to display target audience information.

Abstract: A safety bumper, and method for covering edges and corners of a street sign, has an elongate bumper element and a clip element. The elongate bumper element has a pliable body, a generally U-shaped cross-section for fitting around the edges and corners of the street sign, and two ends. The pliable body has a thickness for preventing the street sign from causing injuries, while the pliable body is still pliant enough to wrap closely around the corners of the sign without bulging away from the street sign, enabling the elongate bumper to cover substantially all of the edges and corners. The clip element functions to clip together or otherwise fasten the two ends of the elongate bumper element.

Abstract: A road stand comprising a substantially planar cut-out figure. The figure bears a sign having a design thereon appropriate to attract the attention of passers-by. The figure is supported by a free-standing base.

Abstract: A load assembly for a self-uprighting delineator which moves from a first upright position to a second yielded or deflected position upon impact and returns to the upright position after impact. The assembly has upper and lower cell elements that have cooperating and complimentary alignment members in the form of notches and ridges. When the assembly is twisted, the alignment members cause the upper and lower cells to properly align the spring loaded cables passing through cable passages in the elements.

Abstract: A traffic sign system permits automatic deployment thereof from a moving vehicle. The foldable, spring-loaded sign may be deployed without assembly of the traffic sign at a desired display location.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a system, method, and composition for a thermochromatic, color indicative sheet or device that is bonded to an article such as a concrete or asphalt surface, a traffic sign, a plate of a guidepost and on which is indicated a surface temperature near or below the freezing point of water. The invention can also utilize an adhesive system including a pressure sensitive adhesive (PSA) and/or thermal sensitive adhesive sheet for adhering sheets of preformed thermoplastic with the thermochromatic color indicative sheet to concrete, asphalt, wood or composite material surfaces. The invention includes methods of applying the product allowing for immediate use in a traffic area upon completion of the application to any appropriate outdoor surface.

Abstract: Systems, methods, and devices, including program instructions, are provided for displaying information on a gate system. One embodiment includes a processor and a memory associated with a vehicle gate system. Program instructions are storable on the memory and executable by the processor to display target audience information.

Abstract: An apparatus, method, and system for highway signs, particularly those related to highway or route number and direction information related to that highway or route number. The apparatus includes a highway or route number on the sign. A high visibility portion is physically positioned relative to the route number in a manner correlated to a cardinal point compass direction relative to the route number. By this relationship, a driver will immediately perceive directional information related to the route number by the position of the portion on the sign.

Abstract: A structure for supporting a sign board is disclosed. The structure includes: a post clamp having a pair of arched clamping bands which are hingedly coupled and joined to each other by a fastening element, at least one clamping band having a pillar; a hanger having a socket pipe joined to the pillar of the post clamp, a support bar inserted into the socket pipe and joined by a fastening element, the support bar having an axial coupling groove; at least one connector having a first coupling plate with a coupling bulge adapted to be fitted into the coupling groove of the support bar and with a first arched hinge holder, and a second coupling plate coupled to the first coupling plate having a second arched hinge holder; and a sign board having a coupling bulge and a guide slot through which the hinge holders of the connector pass.

Abstract: A stick figure structure for conveying information to observer of the structure. The stick figure structure may have a torso member, left and right leg members, left and right arm members, and a head member configured to resemble a stick figure. The stick figure structure's members may be further configured to convey information to observers. The stick figure structure may support a sign or a banner. One or more stick figure structures may be located along a route to convey direction information to observers of the structures. Two or more stick figure structures may be arranged to jointly support a sign or a banner or to form a barricade.