GB2306041A - Hazard warning indicator - Google Patents

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GB2306041A
GB2306041A GB9621033A GB9621033A GB2306041A GB 2306041 A GB2306041 A GB 2306041A GB 9621033 A GB9621033 A GB 9621033A GB 9621033 A GB9621033 A GB 9621033A GB 2306041 A GB2306041 A GB 2306041A
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Alan Carnochan
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MARIE TRADING CO Ltd
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    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B60—VEHICLES IN GENERAL
    • B60Q—ARRANGEMENT OF SIGNALLING OR LIGHTING DEVICES, THE MOUNTING OR SUPPORTING THEREOF OR CIRCUITS THEREFOR, FOR VEHICLES IN GENERAL
    • B60Q7/00—Arrangement or adaptation of portable emergency signal devices on vehicles
    • B60Q7/005—Devices without lamps

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Abstract

A hazard warning indicator for use with an automotive vehicle, comprising a flexible drape for mounting on a vehicle body, the drape bearing a highly visible hazard warning triangle, and means for mounting the drape securely on the vehicle. The mounting means comprise magnetic devices, suction devices, weights, strips, pads or ropes. The centre of the triangle may be white and may include a black exclamation mark.

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HIGH VISIBILITY WARNING DRAPE The High Visibility Warning Drape has been designed as a Temporary Warning Sign to be used as a road safety measure to be mounted on the back of broken down vehicles to enable it to be 'highly visible' to any approaching vehicles.
When a vehicle has broken down or has been involved in an accident this is normally brought to the attention of other motorists by either: 1) The use of hazard warning lights - which do not last long on a tired battery.
or 2) The erection of a small hazard warning triangle which is not easy to distinguish and can be blown over.
PREFERRED TECHNICAL FEATURES The High Visibility Warning Drape is designed as follows: 1. The triangle shall be equilateral, coloured red and shall be reflectorised to Class 1 of BS873 Part 6 or equivalent specification of a European Economic Area State.
2. The centre of the triangle may be coloured white, in which case it shall be reflectorised to Class 1 of BS873 Part 6 or equivalent specification of a European Economic Area State. Alternatively it may be the same colour as the background specified in note 3 below.
3. The background shall be coloured yellow which shall be fluorescent and may also be reflectorised.
4. The total area of the device, including the red triangle, shall not be less than 0.8 square metres and can be a maximum of any size required to fit the relevant vehicle, eg cars, vans, lorries, trailers etc.
5. The device will be capable of being fixed to the vehicle securely with magnetic strips, rubber suckers, ropes, or any other fixing devices, in such a manner that it does not obscure the vehicle's hazard flashing lights, red reflectors or registration plate.
6. The Drape can be made in many flexible type materials, eg Nylon, cotton, PVC, Polypropylenelcanvas or similar types of material therefore allowing the drape to fold up into a relatively small package to enable it to be stored in the car boot or glove compartment or similar storage locations within vehicles.

Claims (11)

1. A hazard warning indicator for use with an automotive vehicle, comprising: a flexible drape for mounting on a vehicle body, the drape bearing a highly visible hazard warning triangle, and means for mounting the drape securely on the vehicle.
2. An indicator as claimed in claim 1 in which the mounting means comprise magnetic elements.
3. An indicator as claimed in claim 1 in which the mounting means comprise weighted elements.
4. An indicator as claimed in claim 1 in which the mounting means comprise suction elements.
5. An indicator as claimed in any of claims 2 to 4 in which the mounting elements comprise strips or pads.
6. An indicator as claimed in claim 1 in which the mounting means comprise ropes.
7. An indicator as claimed in any preceding claim in which the drape is formed from a foldable plastics material.
8. An indicator as claimed in preceding claim in which the drape bears a reflectorised or fluorescent red triangle.
9. An indicator as claimed in any preceding claim in which the drape has a reflectorised or fluorescent background for the warning triangle.
10. A drape as claimed in claim 9 in which the centre of the triangle is reflectorised or fluorescent in the same colour as the background.
11. An indicator as claimed in any of claims 1 to 8 in which the centre of the triangle is white or white with a black exclamation mark.
GB9621033A 1995-10-09 1996-10-09 Hazard warning indicator Withdrawn GB2306041A (en)

Applications Claiming Priority (2)

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GBGB9520578.7A GB9520578D0 (en) 1995-10-09 1995-10-09 High visability warning drape
GBGB9605313.7A GB9605313D0 (en) 1995-10-09 1996-03-13 High visibility warning drape

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GB9621033D0 GB9621033D0 (en) 1996-11-27
GB2306041A true GB2306041A (en) 1997-04-23

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GBGB9605313.7A Pending GB9605313D0 (en) 1995-10-09 1996-03-13 High visibility warning drape
GB9621033A Withdrawn GB2306041A (en) 1995-10-09 1996-10-09 Hazard warning indicator

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Cited By (2)

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WO2004041590A1 (en) * 2002-11-07 2004-05-21 Lander Automotive Limited Warning signs
EP1688307A2 (en) * 2005-02-02 2006-08-09 Centurion Risk Assessment Services Ltd. (UK) Road safety breakdown panel

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US3949503A (en) * 1973-09-17 1976-04-13 Waress Edward T Emergency warning device
US4021948A (en) * 1975-09-16 1977-05-10 Alfred Mosch Foldable warning device
GB2063970A (en) * 1979-11-23 1981-06-10 Fearon E Vehicle Hazard Warning Device
WO1992001838A1 (en) * 1990-07-17 1992-02-06 Ata Bygg- Och Markprodukter Ab Road sign and information display apparatus
GB2260214A (en) * 1991-10-05 1993-04-07 Christine Rushen Emergency motoring aid

Patent Citations (5)

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Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
US3949503A (en) * 1973-09-17 1976-04-13 Waress Edward T Emergency warning device
US4021948A (en) * 1975-09-16 1977-05-10 Alfred Mosch Foldable warning device
GB2063970A (en) * 1979-11-23 1981-06-10 Fearon E Vehicle Hazard Warning Device
WO1992001838A1 (en) * 1990-07-17 1992-02-06 Ata Bygg- Och Markprodukter Ab Road sign and information display apparatus
GB2260214A (en) * 1991-10-05 1993-04-07 Christine Rushen Emergency motoring aid

Cited By (4)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
WO2004041590A1 (en) * 2002-11-07 2004-05-21 Lander Automotive Limited Warning signs
EP1688307A2 (en) * 2005-02-02 2006-08-09 Centurion Risk Assessment Services Ltd. (UK) Road safety breakdown panel
GB2422867A (en) * 2005-02-02 2006-08-09 Centurion Risk Assessment Serv Road safety breakdown panel for a vehicle
EP1688307A3 (en) * 2005-02-02 2007-09-12 Centurion Risk Assessment Services Ltd. (UK) Road safety breakdown panel

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