Transportation safety device
OwnerJames D. Gravesinventor
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Abstract
The invention relates to a visual warning device adapted to extend between a first cargo-carrying unit and a second cargo-carrying unit. The visual warning device includes a first mounting adapted to attach to the first cargo-carrying unit, a second mounting adapted to attach to a second cargo-carrying unit, and a conspicuous, elongate belt that engages the first and second mountings. The invention also relates to a method for providing a visual indicator of a region between a dump truck and a pull trailer.
Claims24
A visual warning device adapted to extend between a first cargo-carrying unit and a second cargo-carrying unit that is towed following the first cargo-carrying unit, the visual warning device comprising:
- (a) a first mounting adapted to attach to the first cargo-carrying unit;
- (b) a second mounting adapted to attach to the second cargo-carrying unit;
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- (c) a first conspicuous, elongate belt having a first end that engages the first mounting and a second end that engages the second mounting.
A warning device for use with a transfer dump system comprising a dump truck and a pull trailer, the warning device comprising:
- (a) a first bracket adapted to be connected to the dump truck;
- (b) a second bracket adapted to be connected to the pull trailer;
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- (c) a conspicuous, tensioned strap extending between the dump truck and the pull trailer, wherein the tensioned strap has a first end that is connected to the first bracket and a second end that is connected to the second bracket.
A method of providing a visual indicator of a region between a dump truck and a pull trailer comprising:
- (a) providing a first bracket adapted to be connected to the dump truck;
- (b) providing a second bracket adapted to be connected to the pull trailer;
- (c) attaching a conspicuous, adjustable belt extending between the dump truck and the pull trailer, wherein the adjustable belt has a first end that is connected to the first bracket and a second end that is connected to the second bracket;
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- (d) adjusting the length of the adjustable belt such that the effective length of the adjustable belt is comparable to an interval between the dump truck and the pull trailer.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.