![]() ![]() The present invention pertains to connectors and, more particularly, to a connector for securing a support member to an anchor member and that will break in any direction only at a preformed stress point when subjected to a predetermined lateral load.Įxisting highway signs, fences, lights, and guardrails frequently utilize a two-part support post. The connector of claim 5, wherein said first and said second ends comprise internally threaded sleeves. ![]() The connector of claim 5, wherein said first and said second ends comprise threaded shafts.ħ. The connector of claim 1, wherein said flange has a predetermined maximum diameter on each side of said single performed stress point, said flange smoothly reducing in diameter from said predetermined maximum diameter to a predetermined reduced diameter to form a V-shaped annular groove at said single performed stress point.Ħ. The connector of claim 1, wherein said breakaway shank comprises a shaft having a predetermined diameter and said single performed stress point comprises a portion of said shaft having a predetermined reduced diameter in the form of a V-shaped annular groove.ĥ. The connector of claim 1, wherein said first and said second ends comprise internally threaded sleeves.Ĥ. The connector of claim 1, wherein said first and said second ends comprise threaded shafts.ģ. A breakaway connector for attaching a support member to an anchor member, the connector comprising:Ī first end adapter to be attached to the support member Ī second end adapter to be attached to the anchor member Ī breakaway shank positioned between and connected to said first and second ends, said breakaway shank having a single performed stress point such that, when said connector is subjected to a predetermined lateral load, said connector will break only at said single performed stress point, said breakaway shank further including a circumscribing flange formed thereon at the intersection of said first end and said breakaway shank, and at the intersection of said second end and said breakaway shank.Ģ. 8 (10-YR)/SEC.The embodiments of the invention in which anĮxclusive property or privilege is claimed are defined as follows:ġ. TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVEDĪTTORNEY/ AND/OR APPOINTEDĪPPLICANT/CORRESPONDENCE CHANGES (NON-RESPONSIVE) ENTEREDĬASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL OFFICIAL GAZETTE PUBLICATION CONFIRMATION E-MAILEDĬOURTESY REMINDER - SEC. NOTIFICATION OF NOTICE OF PUBLICATION E-MAILED TEAS REQUEST FOR RECONSIDERATION RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED TEAS AMENDMENT ENTERED BEFORE ATTORNEY ASSIGNED NEW APPLICATION OFFICE SUPPLIED DATA ENTERED IN TRAM 3,161,188) has the right to use the mark" Verification for a concurrent use: "No one else except the Registrant of the mark "Dent Breakaway Bolt" (Registration No. Mode of use: The Registrant has used the mark "Dent Breakaway Bolts" on its website. Owner of the mark: Dent Breakaway Industries. The Applicant submits as follows with regard to the name and address of concurrent user, registrations issued and mode of such use. 3,161,188) is the concurrent user of the mark "Dent Breakaway Bolt" under IC 006 for "metal bolts and metal fasteners, namely, bolts and stud bolts", in the state of New Mexico and using the mark in commerce at least as early as August of 2000.4. The Applicant submits that the Registrant of the mark "Dent Breakaway Bolt" (Registration No. The mark "Dent Hardware" is displayed on the packaging of the goods and the services are advertised on its website (Mode of use).3. The Applicant seeks geographical rights for the above mentioned goods in all states of the United States of America except for the state of New Mexico where the Registrant has its place of business. The Applicant seeks registration of the mark under IC 006 for "metal clasps for door security hardware metal door latches metal hinges metal latches".2. The Applicant requests concurrent use registration by fulfilling the requirements as mentioned in the office action:1. ![]()
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