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Recognition award, personnel identification holder and/or personnel unit for attachment to hardhats, protective helmets or the like

US8193940B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateSep 24, 2009
Grant dateJun 5, 2012
Priority date
Expiry dateAug 31, 2030

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG08B21/0461
  • WIPO fieldControl
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A signal device is provided for identifying and communicating a location or hazard, concealed within a housing on a hard hat having a pocket. Further provided is a detachable housing to be placed in the pocket. Embodiments incorporate a speaker for audible identification, a light emitting diode (LED) for visual identification and a global positioning sensor (GPS) for identifying the wearer's location and various circuits and systems that utilize the invention.

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