Highway warning device

DETAILED DESCRIPTION A highway warning system comprising a mat or mats having an elongated rectangular periphery characterized by a long length direction and a shorter width direction, the underside of the mat being substantially flat to conform to the surface of the roadway, the upper surface of the mat having an upward ramp portion on its leading edge, and a downward ramp portion on its trailing edge, and there being positioned therebetween, a plurality of wave-like formations defined by a wave height and a trough, the distance between wave heights corresponding to a chord dimension of the diameter of a wheel of a vehicle, the mats having a plurality of throughbores therethrough on the axis of its long length direction for the accommodation of a securing means in the form of a cable and spike arrangement for securing the mat in place to compliment the primary securing means, that being an adhesive secured to the underside of the mat member.
OBJECTS OF THE INVENTION It is an object of the present invention to provide for a novel portable warning device for deployment upon a roadway of any surface characteristics to warn a driver of an approaching hazardous or work condition.
It is a still further object of the present invention to provide for a novel portable warning device which imparts not only an audible warning sound to the driver, but also a physical warning sound in the manner of a slight vibration transmitted through the suspension of the vehicle.
It is a still further object of the present invention to provide for a novel warning device for deployment upon a roadway which is lightweight, resilient, and easily installed and removed as necessary.
It is a still further object of the present invention to provide for a novel warning device for deployment upon a roadway which the warning device is easily stored without occupying excessive space.