Distress light and signal system
US4547761A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 9, 1983 |
| Grant date | Oct 15, 1985 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 9, 2003 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG08B7/064
- WIPO fieldControl
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A distress light and signal system including a light adapted to be anchored in the ground in proximity to a road passing by a house. The light includes a switch for selectively actuating the light in an emergency from within the house and is powered by a solar collector and a rechargeable battery. Information is retained at a location remote from the house including directions for use by a person responding to the emergency. The system includes immediate retrieval of the information upon notification of the existence of an emergency at the house. With these features, a person responding to an emergency may reach the house rapidly by visually locating the light upon reaching the vicinity of the house.
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