FIELD OF DISCLOSURE
The present disclosure relates to traffic lane separators, particularly bike lane delineators that separate bike lanes from motor vehicle lanes to protect cyclists. Even more particularly, the present disclosure relates to bike lane delineators that include reflectors and alternating colors to enhance the visibility of the delineators.
BACKGROUND
With the growing number of cyclists on the road, there is an increased need for bike lane delineators that provide protection for cyclists and separate bike lanes from motor vehicle lanes. In several streets, bike lanes are adjacent to vehicular traffic lanes, making cyclists particularly vulnerable to traffic-related accidents. Some streets or roads attempt to protect cyclists by providing marked, designated bike lanes. For example, some streets include painted lanes or lane dividers on the street's surface. Although the lanes are marked, there is no physical barrier separating the bike lane from vehicular traffic. Thus, it is easy for a motor vehicle to accidentally veer or drift into the bike lane, putting the cyclist in danger.
Some roads include bike lane delineators. However, current designs of bike lane delineators have several drawbacks, including being difficult to see, challenging to install, expensive, and prone to damage.
Therefore, there remains a need for improved bike lane delineators.
SUMMARY
In one aspect, A bike lane delineator that includes a body with a base, a front portion, a rear portion, a first sidewall, and a second sidewall. The delineator includes a plurality of reflecting members protruding from the body.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS
FIG. 1 is a perspective view of one embodiment of a bike lane delineator in accordance with the present disclosure.
FIG. 2 is a top plan view of the bike lane delineator of FIG. 1.
FIG. 3 is a side elevation view of the bike lane delineator of FIG. 1.
FIG. 4 is a cross-sectional view of the bike lane delineator of FIG. 1, taken along lines 4-4 in FIG. 2.
FIG. 5 is a bottom plan view of the bike lane delineator of FIG. 1.
FIG. 6 is a cross-sectional view of the bike lane delineator of FIG. 1, taken along lines 6-6 in FIG. 2.
FIG. 7 is one embodiment of a reflecting member.
FIG. 8 is a cross-sectional view of the bike lane delineator of FIG. 1, taken along lines 8-8 in FIG. 2.
FIG. 9 is a cross-sectional view of the bike lane delineator of FIG. 1, taken along lines 9-9 in FIG. 5.
FIG. 10 is an exploded perspective view of the bike lane delineator of FIG. 1, shown with attachment elements.
FIG. 11 is an exploded perspective view of the bike lane delineator of FIG. 1, shown with attachment elements.
FIG. 12 is a schematic illustration of installed bike delineators.
FIG. 12A is another schematic illustration of installed bike delineators.
FIG. 13 is another schematic illustration of installed bike delineators.
FIG. 14 is a perspective view of another embodiment of a bike lane delineator in accordance with the present disclosure.
FIG. 15 is another perspective view of a bike lane delineator of FIG. 14.
FIG. 16 is a top plan view of the bike lane delineator of FIG. 14.
FIG. 17 is a side elevation view of the bike lane delineator of FIG. 14.
FIG. 18 is a side elevation view of the bike lane delineator of FIG. 14.
FIG. 19 is a bottom view of the bike lane delineator of FIG. 14.
FIG. 20 is an end elevation view of the bike lane delineator of FIG. 14.
FIG. 21 is a cross-sectional view of the bike lane delineator of FIG. 14, taken along lines 21-21 in FIG. 16.
FIG. 22 is a cross-sectional view of the bike lane delineator of FIG. 14, taken along lines 22-22 in FIG. 16.
FIG. 23 is an exploded perspective view of the bike lane delineator of FIG. 14, shown with attachment elements.
FIG. 24 is an exploded perspective view of the bike lane delineator of FIG. 14, shown with attachment elements.
DETAILED DESCRIPTION
While the subject matter of the present disclosure is susceptible to embodiments in various forms, there will hereinafter be described presently preferred embodiments with the understanding that the present disclosure is to be considered an exemplification and is not intended to limit the disclosure to the specific embodiments illustrated. The words “a” or “an” are to be taken to include both the singular and the plural. Conversely, any reference to plural items shall, where appropriate, include the singular.
The present disclosure provides bike lane delineators, sometimes called bike lane markers, flex-posts, separators, bollards, curb extensions, plastic poles, channelizers, traffic delineators, flexible delineators, bike lane protectors, bike lane dividers, bike lane buffers, bikeway delineator, etc. The delineators are used on a street to separate and differentiate different types of traffic. For example, the delineators may be used to separate and differentiate bike lanes from motor vehicle lanes to provide safety for cyclists traveling in the bike lane. The delineators are designed to prevent motorists from drifting or veering from the motor vehicle lane into the bike lane and to reduce the likelihood of a cyclist hitting the delineator and falling off the bicycle.
Referring to FIGS. 1-5, bike lane delineator 10 is shown. Delineator 10 may be made from a polymer or plastic. For example, delineator 10 may be made from rubber or elastomer. In one embodiment, the delineator may be made of recycled rubber and/or other polymers. In some embodiments, the delineators disclosed herein are made from recycled polyvinyl chloride. Delineator 10 has an elongated shape. In one embodiment, delineator 10 has an elongated body 12 with a length “L” (FIG. 2), a width “W” (FIG. 2), and height “H” (FIG. 3). The length “L” extends in the direction of a longitudinal axis “A” and is longer than the width “W,” which extends in the direction of a transverse axis “T.” In some embodiments, the maximum height of body 12 is at an apex “X” (FIG. 3) located in the center of the body. The length “L” of body 12 may be from 88.9 cm to 93.98 cm (35 inches to 37 inches), the width “W” may be from 5 cm to 25.4 cm (2 inches to 10 inches), and the height “H” may be from 5 cm to 15.24 (2 inches to 6 inches). The delineator height “H” is such that the driver of a motor vehicle can feel or otherwise discern when a tire of the vehicle has contacted or driven over the delineator. In one alternative, the length “L” may be about 91.44 cm (36 inches), the width “W” may be about 15.24 cm (6 inches), and the height “H” may be about 7.62 cm (3 inches).
Body 12 includes a base 14, a front portion 16, a rear portion 18, and opposed sidewalls 20 and 22. The front portion 16 includes a front edge 24, wherein the front portion is ramped upward from the front edge 24 toward apex “X” and/or top portion 32 of body 12. The apex “X” being the uppermost center of body 12. Similarly, the rear portion 18 includes a rear edge 26, wherein the rear portion is ramped upward toward apex “X” and/or top portion 32 of body 12. The ramped front and rear portions 16 and 18 may aid in preventing a cyclist from falling off their bicycle. For example, when the front tire of a bicycle contacts the front portion 16, the upward ramping of the front portion 16 allows the tire to ride up the front portion, giving the cyclists time to correct themselves and prevent falling. This contrasts with other delineators with vertical walls at the front and rear ends. At least a portion of the ramped front and rear ends may extend at an angle “R” between 70 deg to 90 deg relative to the base 14, as shown in FIG. 3. In some alternatives, the angle “R” is 73.1 deg.
Sidewall 20 is convex or curved and extends from side edge 28 upward toward the top portion 32 of body 12. Similarly, sidewall 22 is convex or curved and extends upward from side edge 30 toward the top portion 32 of body 12. The convex sidewalls 20, 22 may also aid in preventing a cyclist from falling off their bicycle. When a bicycle tire contacts the curved sidewall, the tire will glance off the sidewall or be deflected back toward the bike lane.
At least a portion of the outer surface of the body 12 may also include treads 34, such as a pattern of grooves and ridges (FIG. 1) that provide traction or gripping when a tire contacts the body. In the illustrated embodiment, the outer surface of body 12 is substantially covered with treads 34. Treads 34 may have virtually any pattern or shape. For example, the treads may have a triangular shape or be curvilinear.
In the illustrated embodiment, body 12 is symmetrically shaped along the longitudinal center line, also represented as “A” in FIG. 2. Body 12 is also symmetrically shaped along the transverse center line, also represented as “T” in FIG. 2. That is, sidewalls 20 and 22 are symmetrically shaped, and front and rear portions 16, 18 are symmetrically shaped. It will be understood that the outer surfaces of the sidewalls and the front and rear portions could have different patterns or treads, with the sidewalls and front and rear portions being symmetrically shaped. FIGS. 6-8 show cross-sectional illustrations of body 12 taken in a plane perpendicular to the longitudinal axis “A.” As shown in these figures, sidewalls 20 and 22 extend upward from edges 28 and 30, respectively, and meet at the top portion 32 of the body 12 to define a domed or parabolic shape cross-sectional shape. FIG. 4 illustrates the cross-section of body 12 taken in a plane perpendicular to the transverse axis “T.” As shown in this figure, body 12 has a generally elongated domed or parabolic cross-sectional shape in this plane. The symmetrical body 12 of delineator 10 aids in the ease and efficiency of installing and placing the delineators. Because of the symmetrical body 12, the installer can be less concerned with the body's orientation during installation.
Turning to FIGS. 1 and 2, in the illustrated embodiment, body 12 may include a plurality of sections 36a-36e between the front edge 24 and the rear edge 26. Although body 12 includes five sections in the illustrated embodiment, body 12 could include more or less than five sections. In some alternative embodiments, the sections may be separated by channels 38a-38d. Channels 38a-38d extend at least partially in each of sidewalls 20 and 22. In the illustrated embodiment, channels 38a-38d extend from edge 28, through sidewalls 20 and 22, and to edge 30. In addition to or alternatively, each section may be separated by color. In other words, each section may be a different color from an immediately adjacent section. This color difference may enhance or improve the visibility of the delineator. In some embodiments, the sections may alternate in color. For example, the color of the sections may alternate between black and white. It will be understood that the color of the sections could be virtually any color. Colors of the sections may include, but are not limited to, yellow, white, green, and blue. The colors may be integral to the polymers used to make the delineator. In other alternatives, the colors may be painted on each section.
Referring to FIGS. 1, 2, 6, and 8, body 12, optionally, may have a plurality of reflecting members 40a-40f, extending or protruding out from body 12 and beyond the outer surfaces of body 12. The reflecting members reflect light from, for example, motor vehicle headlights, street lights, bicycle headlights, the sun, etc. The reflecting members aid with increasing visibility of the delineators, especially in low-light conditions (e.g., dusk, dawn, rainy, and night time conditions). A front portion 42 of each reflecting member 40a-40f protrudes out of body 12. The front portion 42 may be a segment of a sphere or spherical segment, such as hemispherical or less than hemispherical. FIG. 7 illustrates one embodiment of a reflecting member, which is generally referred to as 40. Reflecting member 40 is sometimes referred to as a cat eye because it reflects light similar to a cat's eye. The reflecting member 40 includes a front portion 42 and a rear portion 44. As mentioned above, the front portion 42 may have the shape of a segment of a sphere. Additionally, the front portion 42 is translucent in that it allows the passage of light. The rear portion 44 of the reflecting member 40 reflects light. That is, light that passes into the reflecting member 40 through front portion 42 is reflected off the rear portion 44 and back out of the front portion 42. The rear portion may be made of reflective material, or a reflective coating may be applied to it. The reflecting member 40 may be made from glass, plastic, or any other suitable material.
Referring to FIG. 8, body 12 includes a plurality of retention cavities 46 that receive at least a portion of the reflecting member 40a-40f, respectively. In one alternative, body 12 is formed separately from the reflecting members 40a-40f, and the reflecting members 40a-40c are inserted into the retention cavities 46. The cavity 46 and/or the opening 48 to the cavity may have smaller dimensions than the reflecting members 40. When a portion of reflecting member 40 is inserted through the opening 48 and into the retention cavity 46, the material of body 12 defining the opening 48 and cavity 46 flexes or stretches to allow insertion of the reflecting member 40. The material of body 12 pushes against the reflecting member 40 to form a friction or interference fit between the material of body 12 and reflecting member 40. The reflecting member 40 may also be attached or joined to body 12 in other manners. For example, an adhesive may adhere the reflecting members to the body, or the body may be molded around the reflecting members.
The location of the reflection members 40a-40f may vary depending on the desired application of the delineator. In the illustrated embodiment and referring to FIG. 2, each sidewall 20 and 22 includes two reflecting members, 40b, 40c and 40e, 40f, respectively. The front portions 42 of reflecting members 40b, 40c, 40e, and 40f face outward and away from longitudinal center line “A.” In the illustrated embodiment, the reflecting members 40b and 40e are aligned on one axis, and 40c and 40f are aligned on another axis. Furthermore, 40b and 40c are aligned, and 40e and 40f are aligned. Additionally, the reflection members 40b, 40c, 40e, and 40f are on the lower portion of the sidewall. Also, although the middle section 36c is shown without a reflecting member, one may be included if desired.
The front portion 16 and rear portion 18 of the body include reflecting members 40a and 40d. In the illustrated embodiment, each front and rear portion 16 and 18 of the body includes an alcove or recess 50a and 50b, wherein the reflective member is positioned in a vertical wall of the respective recess 50a and 50b. Additionally, the reflecting members 40a and 40d are opposed and face outward from the transverse center line “T.”
In addition to or alternatively to, the delineators may also include reflective tapes, paints or other suitable reflective films or coatings over the outer surface of the delineator. Optionally, the material of the delineator may also include reflective materials. For example, reflective materials may be mixed with the polymer during manufacturing of the delineator.
Turning to FIGS. 5 and 9, body 12 may have a plurality of hollows 52 within the body. FIG. 5 illustrates a plurality of hollows 52 having openings in the base of body 12 (for the sake of simplicity, only two hollows have been numbered in FIG. 5). The hollows 52 may be any shape. In the illustrated embodiment, the hollows 52 are cylindrically shaped. The hollows 52 are void of material. The hollows 52 reduce the weight of the delineators, may provide the body 12 with flexibility, and allow for expansion and contraction of the dimensions during temperature changes. They also provide flexibility when a tire runs over body 12.
Referring to FIGS. 2, 5, and 6, body 12 also includes a plurality of bores 54 passing through the body. Bores 54 are sized and configured for the passage of securing members, such as a bolt, therethrough to anchor the delineator to a surface, such as the ground or street. Referring to FIG. 6, bores 54, optionally, may be counter-sunk, or the bores may include compartments of two different sizes. The illustrated embodiment includes five bores. Each sidewall 20 and 22 includes two bores 54, and each front and rear portion 16 and 18 includes a bore 54. Although the middle section 36c of body 12 is not shown with a bore, it could include one. The bores 54 in each sidewall 20 and 22 may be aligned with or on the same axis as the bores 54 in the other of the sidewalls 20 and 22. Additionally, the delineators disclosed herein may include at least two rows of attachment or securement locations. For example, the delineators may include at least two row of bores that receive securing members. In some embodiments, the rows of bores are parallel to longitudinal axis “A.” In other embodiments, the rows are parallel to the transverse axis “T.” In some embodiments, the delineator may have at least two rows in both the longitudinal and transverse axes. In the illustrated embodiment, delineator 10 includes three rows R1-R3 parallel to the longitudinal axis “A” and four rows (R4-R7) parallel to the transverse axis.
Referring to FIG. 10, an anchor member 56 may be placed or secured into the ground or street. Bore 54 of the delineator 10 may be aligned with anchor member 56, and a bolt 58 may be placed through the bore 54 and mated to anchor member 56. In the illustrated embodiment, bolt 58 and anchor member 56 have corresponding threads that mate to secure the delineator 10 to the ground. Optionally, washers 60 may be used to secure the bolt and anchor.
FIG. 11 illustrates another method for anchoring the delineator 10 to the ground or street. In this embodiment, a plate 62 is attached to the base 14 of the body 12 with an elevator bolt 64 and a lag nut 66. The stem of the elevator bolt 64 is placed through a hole 68 in the plate and through bore 54. The Nut 66 is mated with the stem of bolt 64 to attach plate 62 to the body 12. The plate 62 is then glued to the ground or street.
FIG. 12 is a schematic illustration of one embodiment of using the bike lane delineators 10 to delineate a bike lane 70 from the motor vehicle lane 72. In this embodiment, the delineators 10 are aligned end to end and spaced as selected distance apart. The delineators may be placed from about 3 feet to about 8 feet apart.
FIG. 12A is a schematic illustration of another embodiment of using the bike lane delineators 10 to delineate a bike lane 70 from the motor vehicle lane 72 and parking lane 74. In this figure, there are two sets of bike lane delineators, 76 and 78. Set 76 separates the bike lane 70 from the motor vehicle lane 72, and set 78 separates the bike lane 70 from the parking lane 74. The relative low height (2 inches to 6 inches) and/or the domed or curved outer contour of the bike lane delineators 10 makes it so the tires of a motor vehicle (car, truck, etc.) approaching the delineators 10 at not too acute of an angle can roll or maneuver over the delineator 10. Thus, in arrangement shown in FIG. 12A, a motor vehicle can drive over the first set 76 of delineators, cross over bike lane 70, drive over the second set 78 of the delineators, and park in parking lane 74. The motor vehicle can also drive over the delineators when leaving the parking lane 74.
FIG. 13 is a schematic illustration of another embodiment of using the bike lane delineators 10 to delineate a bike lane 70 from the motor vehicle lane 72. In this embodiment, the delineators are placed at an angle to the direction of traffic. The delineators may be placed from about 3 feet to about 8 feet apart.
FIGS. 14-24 illustrate another embodiment of a bike lane delineator 110 in accordance with the present disclosure. Referring to FIGS. 15-20, delineator 110 has an elongated body 112 with a length “L′” (FIG. 17), a width “W′” (FIG. 20), and height “H′” (FIG. 20). The length “L′” extends in the direction of a longitudinal axis “A′” (FIG. 16) and is longer than the width “W,” which extends in the direction of a transverse axis “T” (FIG. 16). In some embodiments, the maximum height of body 12 is at an apex “X′” located in the center of the body (FIGS. 17 and 18). The length “L” of body 12 may be from 88.9 cm to 93.98 cm (35 inches to 37 inches), the width “W” may be from 5 cm to 25.4 cm (2 inches to 10 inches), and the height “H” may be from 5.08 cm to 15.24 (2 inches to 6 inches). The delineator height “H” is such that the driver of a motor vehicle can feel or otherwise discern when a tire of the vehicle has contacted or driven over the delineator. In one alternative, the length “L′” may be about 91.44 cm (36 inches), the width “W′” may be about 15.24 cm (6 inches), and the height “H′” may be about 12.7 cm (5 inches).
Body 112 includes a base 114, a front portion 116, a rear portion 118, and opposed sidewalls 120 and 122. The front portion 116 includes a front edge 124, wherein the front portion 116 is ramped upward from the front edge 124 toward apex “X′” (FIGS. 17 and 18) and/or top portion 132 of body 112. The apex “X′” being the uppermost center of body 112. Similarly, the rear portion 118 includes a rear edge 126, wherein the rear portion 118 is ramped upward toward apex “X′” and/or top portion 132 of body 112. The ramped front and rear portions 116 and 118 may aid in preventing a cyclist from falling off their bicycle, in a similar manner as described above relative to front and rear portions 16 and 18. At least a portion of the ramped front and rear 116 and 118 may extend at an angle “R” between 70 deg to 90 deg relative to the base 114, as shown in FIG. 18. In some alternatives, the angle “R” is 73 deg.
Sidewall 120 is convex or curved and extends from side edge 128 upward toward the top portion 132 of body 112. Sidewall 122 is substantially planar or flat and extends from edge 130 upward toward the top portion 132 of body 112. Additionally, sidewall 122 extends at an angle “D′” relative to the base 114. The angle may be from 70 deg to 90 deg. In one embodiment, the angle is about 73 degrees. In the illustrated embodiment, body 112 is asymmetrically shaped along the longitudinal center line, also referenced as “A′” in FIG. 16. Body 112 is symmetrically shaped along the transverse center line, also referenced as “T′” in FIG. 16.
In one alternative, sidewall 120 is designed to face the bike lane, and sidewall 122 is designed to face the motor vehicle lane. The curvature of sidewall 120 assists in preventing a cyclist from falling off their bike in a similar manner as set forth above relative to sidewalls 20 and 22. The flat or planar sidewall 122 provide an pronounced step that serves as an abrupt indication of drifting into the bike lane. Unlike driving over a curved sidewall, when a tire contacts the flat sidewall 122, the driver will encounter an abrupt indication because the tire will not go smoothly over the flat sidewall 122.
Similar to that described above with respect to body 12, at least a portion of the outer surface of the body 112 may also include treads 134, such as a pattern of grooves and ridges (FIG. 14) that provide traction or gripping when a bicycle tire contacts the body.
Turning to FIGS. 14-16, in the illustrated embodiment, body 112 may include a plurality of sections 136a-136e between the front edge 124 and the rear edge 126. Although body 112 includes five sections in the illustrated embodiment, body 112 could include more or less than five sections. In some alternative embodiments, the sections may be separated by channels 138a-138d. Channels 138a-138d extend at least partially in each of sidewalls 120 and 122. In the illustrated embodiment, channels 138a-138d extend from edge 128, through sidewalls 120 and 122, and to edge 130. Similar to that described above relative to body 112, sections 136a-136e may also be separated by color.
Referring to FIGS. 15-17, 20, and 22, body 112, optionally, may have a plurality of reflecting members 140a-140f, extending or protruding out from body 112 and beyond the outer surfaces of body 112. The reflecting members 140a-140f may be located in retention cavities 146 (FIG. 22) and attached to body 112 in the same manner as described above with respect to body 112. Additionally, reflecting members 140a-140f are substantially the same as reflecting members 40a-40f.
The location of the reflection members 140a-140f may vary depending on the desired application of the delineator. In the illustrated embodiment and referring to FIG. 16, sidewall 120 includes four reflecting members, 140b, 140c, 140e, and 140f, respectively. The front portions of reflecting members 140b and 140c face outward and away from longitudinal center line “A.” The front portions of reflecting members 140e and 140f face upward. Additionally, the reflection members 140b and 140c are in a lower portion of the sidewall 120, and reflection members 140e and 140f are in the upper portion of the sidewall 120. Also, although the middle section 136c and sidewall 122 are shown without reflecting members, one or more may be included in these areas if desired.
The front portion 116 and rear portion 118 of the body 112 include reflecting members 140a and 140d. In the illustrated embodiment, each front and rear portion 116 and 118 of the body 112 includes an alcove or recess 150a and 150b, wherein the reflective member is positioned in a vertical wall of the respective recess 150a and 150b. Additionally, the reflecting members 140a and 140d are opposed and face outward from the transverse center line “T.”
Turning to FIGS. 19 and 22, body 112 may have a plurality of hollows 152 within the body. FIG. 19 illustrates a plurality of hollows 152 having openings in the base 114 of body 112 (for the sake of simplicity, only two hollows have been numbered in FIG. 5). The hollows 152 may be any shape. In the illustrated embodiment, the hollows 152 are generally triangularly or pyramid-shaped. The hollows 152 are void of material and serve the same purpose as described above.
Referring to FIGS. 16, 19, and 21, body 112 also includes a plurality of bores 154 passing through the body. Bores 154 are sized and configured for the passage of securing members, such as a bolt, therethrough to anchor the delineator to a surface, such as the ground or street. Referring to FIG. 21, bores 154, optionally, may be counter-sunk, or the bores may include compartments of two different sizes. The illustrated embodiment includes five bores. The bores 154 are located in sidewall 120, with no bores in sidewall 122. Additionally, each of the seconds 136a-136e includes a bore 154. The bores in sections 136a, 136b, 136d, and 136e are aligned and closer to sidewall 122. The bore 154 in section 136c is offset from the bores of the other section and closer to side edge 128. Like delineator 10, delineator 110 may have at least two rows R8 and R9 of attachment/securement members or bores.
Referring to FIG. 23, an anchor member 156 may be placed or secured into the ground or street. Bore 154 of the delineator 110 may be aligned with anchor member 156, and a bolt 158 may be placed through the bore 154 and mated to anchor member 156. In the illustrated embodiment, bolt 158 and anchor member 156 have corresponding threads that mate to secure the delineator 110 to the ground. Optionally, washers 160 may be used to secure the bolt and anchor.
FIG. 24 illustrates another method for anchoring the delineator 110 to the ground or street. In this embodiment, a plate 162 is attached to the base 114 of the body 112 with an elevator bolt 164 and a lag nut 166. The stem of the elevator bolt 164 is placed through a hole 168 in the plate and through bore 154. The nut 166 is mated with the stem of bolt 164 to attach plate 162 to the body 112. The plate 162 is then glued to the ground or street.
The bike lane delineators disclosed herein may be made using any suitable method, such a compression or injection molding. In one embodiment, the bike lane delineators are made by compression molding. In one alternative of making the delineators, a layer of polymer is placed in the mold in the location of the mold that makes the sidewalls. The polymer layers may be in different colors, corresponding to the colored sections described above. Another polymer is then placed into the mold over the polymer layers. The mold is closed, and heat and compression are applied to mold the polymers into the delineator. The delineator is removed from the mold, and the reflecting members are inserted into the retention cavities as described above.
It should be understood that various changes and modifications to the presently preferred embodiments described herein will be apparent to those skilled in the art. Such changes and modifications can be made without departing from the spirit and scope of the invention disclosed herein.
Patent Application
20240344281
