Signals and indicators – Flags and flagstaffs
Reexamination Certificate
2007-12-24
2010-11-02
Smith, R. A. (Department: 2841)
Signals and indicators
Flags and flagstaffs
C403S109200, C403S349000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07823527
ABSTRACT:
A telescopic flagpole for reducing the manual force required to extend and secure multiple segments. The flagpole includes a plurality of segments including a bottom segment, at least one intermediate segment, and a top segment; a plurality of sleeve assemblies each positioned between an associated pairing of a relatively lower segment and a relatively higher segment; and a plurality of biasing members each urging an associate one of the segments toward an extended position.
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Proehl Jeffrey A.
Smith R. A.
Woods Fuller Schultz & Smith PC
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