ROAD SAFETY SYSTEM AND METHODS OF USE THEREOF

• US 20080006199A1
• Filed: 07/10/2006
• Published: 01/10/2008
• Est. Priority Date: 07/10/2006
• Status: Active Grant

• Current Assignee: Issifu I. Harruna
• Original Assignee: Issifu I. Harruna
• Inventors: Harruna, Issifu I.
• Granted Patent: US 7,395,776 B2
• Time in Patent Office: Days
• US Class Current: 116/28.R
• CPC Class Codes: G09F 21/04 by land vehicles
• CPC Class Codes: G09F 21/048 Advertisement panels on sides, front or back of vehicles

Abstract

Described herein is a road safety warning system and methods of use thereof.

Claims

1. A safety warning system, comprising

a housing;

a warning sign comprising a first end and a second end; and

a means for extending and retracting the warning sign from the housing.

2. The system of claim 1, wherein the means for extending and retracting the warning sign comprises a reel within the housing, wherein the first end of the warning sign is attached to the reel.

3. The system of claim 2, further comprising a release mechanism to permit rotation of the reel when the reel is in a locked position.

4. The system of claim 2, further comprising a crank attached to the reel to retract the extended warning sign.

5. The system of claim 2, further comprising a motor to rotate the reel to retract the extended warning sign.

6. The system of claim 5, wherein the motor can be operated remotely.

7. The system of claim 1, further comprising one or more magnets, suction cups, hinges, straps, or poles attached to the housing to permit attachment of the housing to a vehicle or mount.

8. The system of claim 1, wherein the housing comprises a reflective material.

9. The system of claim 1, wherein the housing is coated with a reflective material.

10. The system of claim 1, further comprising a weighted rod attached to the second end of the warning sign.

11. The system of claim 10, wherein the weighted rod comprises a handle.

12. The system of claim 10, wherein the weighted rod comprises one or more reflectors.

13. The system of claim 10, wherein the weighted rod comprises one or more fasteners or suction cups.

14. A method for warning oncoming drivers of a disabled vehicle, comprising:

a. attaching the safety warning system of claim 1 to the vehicle;

b. extending the warning sign from system.

15. The method of claim 14, wherein the warning sign is extended away from the vehicle, wherein the second end of the warning sign is secured to the ground.

16. The method of claim 14, wherein the warning sign is extended and the second end of the warning sign is secured to the vehicle.

17. A method for warning oncoming drivers of a construction site, comprising:

a. attaching the safety warning system of claim 1 to a mount;

b. extending the warning sign from system.

18. The method of claim 17, wherein the mount comprises a post, pole drum, or cone.