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Illuminated trail marker apparatus

US7525424B2 · kind B2 · utility

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32Claims
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Filing dateAug 15, 2006
Grant dateApr 28, 2009
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Expiry dateApr 2, 2027

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG08B21/02
  • WIPO fieldControl
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A remotely actuated trail marker apparatus includes a transmitter unit designed to be carried by a hiker or hunter, which selectively broadcasts an interrogation signal throughout a predetermined range. One or more associated receiver units are adapted for pre-positioning at specific trail waypoints or a final destination. Each receiver unit generates a user sensible reply signal, such as self-illumination, in response to receiving the interrogation signal.

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