Patent · US Expired

Mounting foot for light bar

US7244053B2 · kind B2 · utility

17Cited by
18References
33Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateMar 25, 2004
Grant dateJul 17, 2007
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Expiry dateMar 25, 2024

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB60Q1/2611
  • WIPO fieldTransport
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A signaling system for mounting to an exterior surface of an emergency vehicle is provided. The signaling system includes a light bar and a pair of mounting feet. The light bar can include a plurality of signaling devices supported on and distributed along a base member and enclosed by a cover. The light bar can be secured to the mounting feet via a plurality of fasteners. The mounting feet can be connected to the emergency vehicle via roof straps. Each mounting foot can include a base, which can have a support portion, a contoured portion, and a pair of compartments; a pair of seals associated with each compartment; a pair of covers, which can be translucent, removably mounted to the base to enclose the compartments; and a roof strap secured to the base. Each compartment can house a signaling device, such as a lamp assembly.

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