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Adjustable traffic cone

Inactive Publication Date: 2018-03-01
ADELEKE DEJI
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The current invention is a collapsible construction cone that breaks down into five levels for easy transport and setup. It is stackable for easy storage and can be quickly adjusted to its upright position. The user can pull up the cone by twisting the handle, and then lock it in place by twisting the opposite direction. This design saves time, energy, and lives, making it the perfect traffic device.

Problems solved by technology

The commonly used traffic cone exhibits some limitations.
One (1) such limitation is that traffic cones are size specific such that one (1) size of cone is required for a specific application, and another size is required for another application such that a large volume of different sizes of cones must be available.
This can result in a large amount of storage.
Also, large sizes of traffic cones are often heavy, resulting in high labor costs.

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[0024]The present invention advantageously fills the aforementioned deficiencies by providing a conveniently collapsible traffic cone 10. The present invention is superior to other systems in that a traffic cone 10 effectively expands and collapses for easy and convenient moving and storage.

[0025]Generally speaking, a collapsible traffic cone 10 is usable during construction activities or other times that traffic control is needed or desired. The traffic cone 10 includes a generally cone-shaped device with a plurality of segments 12a-12c which is both expandable and contractible to provide a cone 10 that can be adjusted to a variety of heights dependent upon specific uses and job requirements.

[0026]Embodiments of the traffic cone 10 can include reflective materials 25 to improve visibility and therefore safety. The traffic cone 10 can be constructed from a wide range of materials (e.g., rubber, plastic, metals, etc.), as well as recycled or reclaimed materials.

[0027]The present inve...

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Abstract

The current invention is a collapsible construction cone that breaks down at five different levels to create a compact, easily transportable traffic control device. The design is stackable for convenient storage and can be quickly adjusted to its upright position. A user would twist the handle to pull up. Pull upwards until all five layers are visible, or to the preferred height, and then twist the opposite direction to lock the cone in place.

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RELATED APPLICATIONS[0001]This application is a non-provisional utility patent claiming the priority of Provisional Application No. 62 / 381,659 filed on Aug. 31, 2016.FIELD OF THE INVENTION[0002]The present invention relates generally to the field of traffic control and more specifically relates to traffic cones.BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION[0003]Traffic cones are generally used outdoors during road work or other situations requiring traffic redirection or advance warning of hazards or dangers, or the prevention of traffic. Traffic cones may also be used to mark and / or block-off a particular area. Traffic cones can be used for night time or low-light situations such that traffic cones are usually fitted with a reflective sleeve or strip to increase visibility. Traffic cones may also be fitted with flashing lights for similar reasons.[0004]In the United States, traffic cones are generally required by the US Federal Highway Administration's Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTC...

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IPC IPC(8): E01F9/654E01F9/688
CPCE01F9/688E01F9/654
Inventor ADELEKE, DEJI
Owner ADELEKE DEJI
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