# US 9,038,298 B2 · Safety sign system > Agents: this data is available as JSON from the patentgrep API and MCP server — see https://patentgrep.com/llms.txt - Number: US 9,038,298 B2 - Document ID: US9038298B2 - Status: Granted - Kind: B2 - Application number: 13/829,693 - Filed: 2013-03-14 - Published: 2013-09-26 - Granted: 2015-05-26 - Earliest claimed: 2012-03-22 - Applicants: John Andrew Bacik - Inventors: John Andrew Bacik - Web page: https://patentgrep.com/patent/US9038298B2 ## CPC - A45B 11/00: Umbrellas characterised by their shape or attachment - A47C 4/00: Foldable, collapsible or dismountable chairs (of tubular metal type A47C5/10) - A47C 7/66: Means to protect against weather - E01F 9/65: with rotatable, swingable or adjustable signs or signals (E01F9/646 takes precedence) - E01F 9/692: Portable base members therefor - E04H 12/22: Sockets or holders for poles or posts {(for sports articles, e.g. floor sockets A63B71/023; for road signs E01F9/673)} - A45B 25/18: Covers (detachable A45B15/00); Means for fastening same - A45B 2200/1009: combined with other objects - A45B 2200/1018: with illuminating devices, e.g. electrical - A45B 2200/1054: with containers for storing objects, e.g. box - A47C 7/664: {of umbrella type} - A45B: WALKING STICKS (walking aids, e.g. sticks, for blind persons A61H3/06); UMBRELLAS; LADIES' OR LIKE FANS (cane or umbrella stands or holders A47G25/12) - A47C: CHAIRS; SOFAS; BEDS - E01F: ADDITIONAL WORK, SUCH AS EQUIPPING ROADS OR THE CONSTRUCTION OF PLATFORMS, HELICOPTER LANDING STAGES, SIGNS, SNOW FENCES, OR THE LIKE - E04H: BUILDINGS OR LIKE STRUCTURES FOR PARTICULAR PURPOSES; SWIMMING OR SPLASH BATHS OR POOLS; MASTS; FENCING; TENTS OR CANOPIES, IN GENERAL (foundations E02D) ## Abstract A safety sign system comprises one or more traffic or informational signs, an expandable pole, a detachable umbrella canopy assembly, and a safety finial assembly. The signs are removably attached to a sleeve that surrounds a portion of a pole and rests upon a sign support. The sleeve with the signs attached swivels about the pole. The umbrella canopy assembly is attached to an upper end of the pole and may include additional features including reflective tape, vents, drop-down flaps, reflective coating, and lights. The safety finial assembly is removably attached to the top of the umbrella canopy assembly and may include flag supports, removable flags, and a safety light assembly. The safety sign system optionally further comprises a collapsible seat, a beverage holder, a satellite tracking device, a communication device, a base, and a control panel for operating the safety light and other features. ## Claims ### Claim 1 A safety sign system comprising: a. a center pole having a first end and a second end; b. a removable umbrella canopy assembly comprising the first end of center pole and attached to the second end of center pole; and c. a finial assembly removably attached to the umbrella canopy assembly comprising: i. a cap configured to removably secure the finial assembly to the umbrella canopy assembly; and ii. one or more flag supports attached to the cap. ### Claim 2 (depends on 1) The safety sign system of claim 1 wherein the finial assembly further comprises: a. a finial support fixedly attached to the cap; and b. a safety light removably attached to the finial support. ### Claim 3 (depends on 1) The safety sign system of claim 1 further comprising: a. a sleeve support attached to the center pole; and b. a sleeve surrounding the center pole and configured to swivel about the pole and to sit on the sleeve support due to gravitational force when the pole is oriented with its first end up. ### Claim 4 (depends on 3) The safety sign system of claim 3 further comprising one or more signs removably attached to the sleeve. ### Claim 5 A safety sign system comprising: a. a center pole having a first end and a second end; b. a removable umbrella canopy assembly comprising the first end of center pole and attached to the second end of center pole; c. a sleeve support attached to the center pole; d. a sleeve surrounding the center pole and configured to swivel about the center pole and to sit on the sleeve support due to gravitational force when the center pole is oriented with its first end up; e. a finial removably attached to the umbrella canopy assembly; f. a cap configured to removably secure the finial assembly to the umbrella canopy assembly; and g. one or more flag supports attached to the cap. ### Claim 6 (depends on 5) The safety sign system of claim 5 wherein the finial assembly further comprises: a. a finial support fixedly attached to the cap; and b. a safety light removably attached to the finial support. ### Claim 7 (depends on 6) The safety sign system of claim 6 further comprising a control panel attached to the pole wherein the control panel communicates with at least the safety light of the finial assembly. ### Claim 8 (depends on 7) The safety sign system of claim 7 wherein the control panel comprises a transmitter, wherein in the safety light comprises a receiver, and wherein the control panel and safety light communicate wirelessly. ### Claim 9 (depends on 6) The safety sign system of claim 6 wherein the safety light comprises two or more lights of different colors. ### Claim 10 A safety sign system comprising: a. a center pole having a first end and a second end and a satellite tracking device attached to the center pole; b. a removable umbrella canopy assembly comprising the first end of center pole and attached to the second end of center pole; c. a sleeve support attached to the center pole; and d. a sleeve surrounding the center pole and configured to swivel about the center pole and to sit on the sleeve support due to gravitational force when the center pole is oriented with its first end up. ### Claim 11 A safety sign system comprising: a. a base pole having a first end and a second end; b. an umbrella canopy assembly removably attached to the first end of the base pole, wherein the umbrella canopy assembly comprises: i. a canopy pole having a first end and a second end and wherein the second end of the canopy pole is configured to attach the umbrella canopy assembly to the first end of the base pole; ii. a frame surrounding and fixedly attached to the canopy pole; and iii. a canopy removably attached to the frame; c. a sleeve support attached to the base pole or canopy pole; d. a sleeve surrounding the base pole or canopy pole and configured to swivel about the base or canopy pole and to sit on the sleeve support due to gravitational force when the base pole is oriented with its first end up; e. one or more signs removably attached to the sleeve; and f. a finial assembly removably attached to the umbrella canopy assembly, wherein the finial assembly comprises: i. a cap configured to removably secure the finial assembly to the first end of the canopy pole; ii. one or more flag supports attached to the cap; iii. a finial support fixedly attached to the cap; and iv. a safety light removably attached to the finial support.