Safety device for transporting oversized loads

Details Safety device for transporting oversized loads Safety device for transporting oversized loads

2008-01-08

2008-01-08

O'Shea, Sandra (Department: 2875)

Illumination

Supported by vehicle structure

Truck, trailer, or wagon

C362S034000, C362S084000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07316491

ABSTRACT:
The present invention includes a method for improving driver safety in an oversized highway vehicle or highway vehicle with an oversized load. The method includes obtaining an oversized highway vehicle or highway vehicle with an oversized load that includes safety indicia illuminated by one or more EL lighting surfaces, and driving the vehicle on an highway.

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