Culvert Marker

Abstract

Reflective devices are disclosed, which may be used on railroad tracks to identify the location of culverts beneath the train track. A reflective device may include a body member having a first longitudinal attachment flange, a first inclined section, a second inclined section, and a second longitudinal attachment flange. The first inclined section may extend upwardly away from the first longitudinal attachment flange at a first angle. The second inclined section may extend upwardly away from the second longitudinal attachment flange at a second angle. An upper edge of the first inclined section and an upper edge of the second inclined section may form a peak defined by a third angle. Upper surfaces of the first and second inclined surfaces may be coated with a reflective material. Upper surfaces of the first and second inclined surfaces may have sections of reflective material attached thereto.

1 . A reflective device comprising:
 a body member having a first longitudinal attachment flange, a first inclined section, a second inclined section, and a second longitudinal attachment flange,   the first inclined section extending upwardly away from the first longitudinal attachment flange at a first angle, wherein the first angle is in a range from 0 to 45 degrees,   the second inclined section extending upwardly away from the second longitudinal attachment flange at a second angle, wherein the second angle is in a range from 0 to 45 degrees,   an upper edge of the first inclined section and an upper edge of the second inclined section forming a peak, wherein a third angle formed at the peak between the first inclined section and the second inclined section is in a range from 90 to 180 degrees,   wherein a height from a plane containing the first attachment flange and the second attachment flange to the peak is in a range from ¼ to 1½ inches,   wherein a width from an outer edge of the first longitudinal attachment flange to an outer edge of the second longitudinal attachment flange may be in a range from 6¼ to 7¾ inch.   
     
     
         2 . The reflective device of  claim 1 , wherein the first angle is in a range from 15 to 35 degrees, the second angle is in a range from 15 to 35 degrees, and the third angle is in a range 110 to 150 degrees. 
     
     
         3 . The reflective device of  claim 1 , wherein the first angle is in a range from 12 to 30 degrees, the second angle is in a range from 5 to 30 degrees, and the third angle is in a range 130 to 156 degrees. 
     
     
         4 . The reflective device of  claim 1 , wherein the first angle is in a range from 10 to 20 degrees, the second angle is in a range from 10 to 20 degrees, and the third angle is in a range 140 to 160 degrees. 
     
     
         5 . The reflective device of  claim 1 , wherein the height is in a range from ⅜ to 1 inch, and the width is in a range from 6½ to 7½ inches. 
     
     
         6 . The reflective device of  claim 1 , wherein the height is in a range from ¼ to ¾ inch, and the width is in a range from 6¾ to 7¼ inches. 
     
     
         7 . The reflective device of  claim 1 , wherein the first angle is about 15 degrees, the second angle is about 15 degrees, the third angle is about 150 degrees, the height is about ⅝ inches, and the width is about 7 inches. 
     
     
         8 . A reflective device comprising:
 a body member having a first longitudinal attachment flange, a first inclined section, a second inclined section, and a second longitudinal attachment flange,   the first and second inclined sections being coated with reflective material,   the first inclined section extending upwardly away from the first longitudinal attachment flange at a first angle, wherein the first angle is in a range from 15 to 35 degrees,   the second inclined section extending upwardly away from the second longitudinal attachment flange at a second angle, wherein the second angle is in a range from 15 to 35 degrees,   an upper edge of the first inclined section and an upper edge of the second inclined section forming a peak, wherein a third angle formed at the peak between the first inclined section and the second inclined section is in a range from 110 to 150 degrees,   wherein a height from a plane containing the first attachment flange and the second attachment flange to the peak is in a range from ⅜ to 1 inch,   wherein a width from an outer edge of the first longitudinal attachment flange to an outer edge of the second longitudinal attachment flange may be in a range from 6½ to 7½ inches.   
     
     
         9 . The reflective device of  claim 8 , wherein the first angle is in a range from 5 to 30 degrees, the second angle is in a range from 5 to 30 degrees, and the third angle is in a range 130 to 156 degrees. 
     
     
         10 . The reflective device of  claim 8 , wherein the first angle is in a range from 10 to 20 degrees, the second angle is in a range from 10 to 20 degrees, and the third angle is in a range 140 to 160 degrees. 
     
     
         11 . The reflective device of  claim 8 , wherein the height is in a range from ¼ to ¾ inch, and the width is in a range from 6¾ to 7¼ inches. 
     
     
         12 . The reflective device of  claim 8 , wherein the first angle is about 15 degrees and the second angle is about 15 degrees. 
     
     
         13 . The reflective device of  claim 8 , wherein the third angle is about 150 degrees, the height is about ⅝ inches, and the width is about 7 inches. 
     
     
         14 . A reflective device comprising:
 a body member having a first longitudinal attachment flange, a first inclined section, a second inclined section, and a second longitudinal attachment flange,   a first section of reflective material being secured to an upper surface of the first inclined section,   a second section of reflective material being secured to an upper surface of the second inclined section,   the first inclined section extending upwardly away from the first longitudinal attachment flange at a first angle, wherein the first angle is in a range from 12 to 30 degrees,   the second inclined section extending upwardly away from the second longitudinal attachment flange at a second angle, wherein the second angle is in a range from 12 to 30 degrees,   an upper edge of the first inclined section and an upper edge of the second inclined section forming a peak, wherein a third angle formed at the peak between the first inclined section and the second inclined section is in a range from 130 to 156 degrees,   wherein a height from a plane containing the first attachment flange and the second attachment flange to the peak is in a range from ¼ to ¾ inch,   wherein a width from an outer edge of the first longitudinal attachment flange to an outer edge of the second longitudinal attachment flange may be in a range from 6½ to 7½ inches.   
     
     
         15 . The reflective device of  claim 14 , wherein the first angle is in a range from 12 to 30 degrees, the second angle is in a range from 5 to 30 degrees, and the third angle is in a range 130 to 156 degrees. 
     
     
         16 . The reflective device of  claim 14 , wherein the first angle is in a range from 10 to 20 degrees, the second angle is in a range from 10 to 20 degrees, and the third angle is in a range 140 to 160 degrees. 
     
     
         17 . The reflective device of  claim 14 , wherein the height is in a range from ¼ to ¾ inch, and the width is in a range from 6¾ to 7¼ inches. 
     
     
         18 . The reflective device of  claim 14 , wherein the first angle is about 15 degrees and the second angle is about 15 degrees. 
     
     
         19 . The reflective device of  claim 14 , wherein the third angle is about 150 degrees, the height is about ⅝ inches, and the width is about 7 inches. 
     
     
         20 . The reflective device of  claim 19 , wherein the first angle is about 15 degrees and the second angle is about 15 degrees.