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Luminous horizontal roadway markings

CA 1297085 C · Owner: Eigenmann, Ludwig · Inventors: Eigenmann, Ludwig

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A road-marking tape or strip is disclosed and has a base strip for application to a roadway surface. series of elements which protrude from the base strip are located therealong with light emitting diodes housed therein. A photosensitive device which is responsive to the headlights of approaching motor vehicles is provided on the strip and which, upon registration of light from headlights causes a, source of electrical energy which can either be carried on the strip itself or obtained from a remote location to render the light emitting diodes light emittive. Optionally the, light emitting diodes may be energized in response to a traffic signal light. If desired, filament-type microlamps can …

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  • Granted March 10, 1992. A Canadian patent filed before October 1, 1989 lasted 17 years from grant, so its term ended March 10, 2009.
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FiledJuly 21, 1986
GrantedMarch 10, 1992
Term endedMarch 10, 2009
Patent numberCA 1297085 C
Classification (IPC)E01F9/58 +2 more

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19871990199319961999200220052008Application filedJuly 21, 1986Patent grantedMarch 10, 1992Term endedMarch 10, 2009

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