Patent · US Expired

Signal indicator

US4583482A · kind A · utility

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8References
5Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateJan 24, 1985
Grant dateApr 22, 1986
Priority date
Expiry dateJan 24, 2005

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG09F17/00
  • WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A portable ground insert signal indicator designed to be utilized by an individual to indicate his or her presence in a wooded or forested area and to direct others to his or her location. The signal indicator of the present invention comprises an elongated stake having a flag attached to an upper end portion thereof and a directional indicator pivotably attached to an intermediate portion of the stake. Also provided is a sleeve axially movable on said stake and movable between a closed position where the same encompasses and encloses the directional indicator and said flag and an open position where said directional indicator and said flag are exposed.

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