IPC분류정보
국가/구분 |
United States(US) Patent
등록
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국제특허분류(IPC7판) |
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출원번호 |
US-0465543
(2009-05-13)
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등록번호 |
US-8250795
(2012-08-28)
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발명자
/ 주소 |
- Barbieri, Allen C.
- Blake, Gregory Douglas
- Iravantchi, Sam
- Broman, Craig A.
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출원인 / 주소 |
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대리인 / 주소 |
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인용정보 |
피인용 횟수 :
0 인용 특허 :
35 |
초록
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A ground-mounted device for presenting a message can comprise a ground-mounted base, a cover, and one or more panels. The ground-mounted base can have a support surface, a first retainer extending around at least a portion of a periphery of the base, and opposing ends that are substantially rounded.
A ground-mounted device for presenting a message can comprise a ground-mounted base, a cover, and one or more panels. The ground-mounted base can have a support surface, a first retainer extending around at least a portion of a periphery of the base, and opposing ends that are substantially rounded. The cover can be configured to be removably attached to the base. The cover can substantially span the support surface. The cover can extend beneath the first retainer when the cover is attached to the base. The one or more panels can be securable to the base with at least a portion of the panel extending over the cover to inhibit movement of the cover away from the base.
대표청구항
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1. A ground-mounted case for displaying a message in a traffic area, comprising: a ground-mounted base configured to reduce incidence of tripping and configured to be driven over and to support the weight of a vehicle, the base having first and second opposing ends, first and second opposing sides t
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A ground-mounted case for displaying a message in a traffic area, comprising: a ground-mounted base configured to reduce incidence of tripping and configured to be driven over and to support the weight of a vehicle, the base having first and second opposing ends, first and second opposing sides that extend between the first and second ends, a support surface that extends between the first and second opposing ends and between the first and second opposing sides, first and second retainers that extend along the support surface at the first and second opposing sides, at least one generally vertical stop surface positioned adjacent the support surface near each of the first and second opposing ends, a system of ribs underlying the support surface, a plurality of drain holes that are sized to allow water to pass therethrough and spaced from each other along the first and second opposing sides, a plurality of mount holes that extend through the base, a plurality of notches located adjacent the support surface, at least one threaded insert located near each of the first and second ends beyond the support surface, a plurality of slots located near each of the first and second ends, and rounded corners between the first and second opposing sides and the first and second opposing ends, the support surface being arched and facing generally upwardly, the first and second retainers each having a lip extending along the support surface, each of the lips of the first and second retainers comprising a generally downwardly-facing surface;a cover for removable attachment to the base, the cover being substantially translucent and configured to reduce slipping, the cover comprising first and second ends, first and second lateral sides, upper and lower sides, a plurality of upwardly-extending projections arranged generally across the upper side of the cover, a ridge on the lower side of the cover, at least two tabs located along at least one of the first and second lateral sides, the cover substantially spanning the support surface of the base and extending under the lips of the first and second retainers when the cover is attached to the base, the at least two tabs each extending under one of the lips of the first and second retainers and into correspondingly sized openings in the base, at least portions of the first and second ends of the cover being adjacent the generally vertical stop surfaces of the base when the cover is attached to the base, the ridge forming a loop extending along the first and second ends and the first and second lateral sides, the ridge being near to a perimeter of the lower side and having substantially triangular cross section; andfirst and second panels configured for removable attachment to the base near the first and second ends of the base, first and second panels each comprising an upper side and a lower side, a plurality of arms, each of the arms extending generally downwardly and having a finger that extends generally transversely relative to the corresponding arm, at least one hole, a recess surrounding the at least one hole to accommodate a bolt head, and a system of ribs, the first and second panels extending over the cover when the cover and the first and second panels are attached to the base;wherein, when the first and second panels are attached to the base: the systems of ribs of the first and second panels are aligned with corresponding portions of the system of ribs of the base;the at least one hole in each of the first and second panels aligns with one of the threaded inserts in the base;the arms of the first and second panels are positioned through the slots in the base and the fingers extend beyond a downward projection of the slots to inhibit upward movement of the first and second panels;the upper sides of the first and second panels are sloped relative to a lower side of the base; andwherein each of the mount holes in the base is covered by at least one of the cover and the first and second panels when the cover and the first and second panels are attached to the base. 2. A ground-mounted device for displaying a message, comprising: a ground-mounted base configured to reduce incidence of slipping or tripping and configured to support a vehicle, the base having first and second opposing ends, first and second opposing sides that extend between the first and second ends, a support surface that extends between the first and second opposing ends and between the first and second opposing sides, first and second retainers that extend along the support surface at the first and second opposing sides, at least one generally vertical stop surface positioned adjacent the support surface near each of the first and second opposing ends, a plurality of slots located near each of the first and second ends, a plurality of drain holes that are sized to allow water to pass therethrough, a plurality of mount holes that extend through the base, and a plurality of apertures located near each of the first and second ends, the support surface facing generally upwardly;a cover that is substantially translucent and configured to reduce slipping , the cover substantially spanning the support surface of the base and extending beneath the first and second retainers, at least portions of the first and second ends of the cover being adjacent the generally vertical stop surfaces of the base when the cover is attached to the base; andfirst and second panels each comprising a plurality of arms, each of the arms extending generally downwardly and having a finger that extends generally transversely relative to the corresponding arm, the first and second panels extending over the cover when the cover and the first and second panels are attached to the base,wherein when the first and second panels are attached to the base the arms of the first and second panels are positioned through the slots in the base and the fingers extend beyond a downward projection of the apertures to inhibit upward movement of the first and second panels;wherein each of the mount holes in the base is covered by at least one of the cover and the first and second panels when the cover and the first and second panels are attached to the base. 3. The device of claim 2, wherein the cover has a plurality of upwardly-extending projections, arranged generally across an upper side of the cover, which can reduce slipping when the device is dry, and when it is wet. 4. The device of claim 2, wherein the cover comprises a coating to resist slipping when the device is dry and when the device is wet. 5. The device of claim 2, wherein the base further comprises a system of ribs underlying the support surface, and the first and second panels each comprise a system of ribs, and the systems of ribs of the first and second panels are aligned with corresponding portions of the system of ribs of the base when the first and second panels are attached to the base. 6. The device of claim 2, wherein the plurality of drain holes are spaced from each other along the first and second opposing sides. 7. The device of claim 2, wherein the first and second retainers each have a lip extending along the support surface, each of the lips of the first and second retainers comprising a generally downwardly-facing surface, and the cover extends under the lips of the first and second retainers when the cover is attached to the base. 8. The device of claim 2, wherein the base further comprises a plurality of notches located adjacent the support surface. 9. The device of claim 2, wherein the base further comprises rounded corners between the first and second opposing sides and the first and second opposing ends. 10. The device of claim 2, wherein the support surface is arched. 11. The device of claim 2, wherein the cover further comprises first and second ends, first and second lateral sides, upper and lower sides, and a ridge on the lower side of the cover, the ridge forming a loop extending along and the first and second ends and the first and second lateral sides, the ridge being near to a perimeter of the lower side and having substantially triangular cross section. 12. The device of claim 2, wherein the base further comprises at least one threaded insert located near each of the first and second ends beyond the support surface. 13. The device of claim 2, wherein the cover further comprises at least two tabs located along at least one of the first and second lateral sides, the at least two tabs each extending under one of the lips of the first and second retainers and into correspondingly sized openings in the base when the cover is attached to the base. 14. The device of claim 12, wherein the first and second panels each comprise an upper side and a lower side and at least one hole, a recess surrounding the at least one hole to accommodate a bolt head; and wherein, when the first and second panels are attached to the base, the at least one hole in each of the first and second panels aligns with one of the threaded inserts in the base. 15. A ground-mounted device for presenting a message, comprising: a ground-mounted base having a support surface, a first retainer extending around at least a portion of a periphery of the base, and opposing ends, wherein the ground-mounted base is configured to support the weight of a vehicle;a cover having an upper surface, said cover configured to be removably attached to the base and to substantially span the support surface, the cover extending beneath the first retainer when the cover is attached to the base, wherein the upper surface has a slip-resistant coating, film, or texture; anda first panel that is securable to the base with at least a portion of the first panel extending over the cover to inhibit movement of the cover away from the base. 16. The device of claim 15, wherein the base further comprises at least one stopper configured to inhibit movement of the cover relative to the base along the first retainer. 17. The device of claim 15, wherein the cover comprises a system of raised portions on an upper side of the cover. 18. The device of claim 15, wherein the cover comprises at least one projection on a lower side of the cover. 19. The device of claim 15, wherein surface area of the base that is exposed when the cover is attached to the base and the first panel is secured to the base is sloped at an angle of less than 90° relative to a bottom surface of the base. 20. The device of claim 15, wherein a substantial portion of the exposed surface area of the device is sloped toward the outer edges of the device at an angle of less than 45° relative to either the bottom surface of the base, and/or relative to the ground surface on which the device rests.
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