Article of protective clothing with light source
US9228736B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jul 24, 2014 |
| Grant date | Jan 5, 2016 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 24, 2034 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF21V33/0008
- WIPO fieldOther consumer goods
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
An article of protective clothing, such as a boot, for providing visibility to a wearer has at least one light source encased within a housing. The housing is integrated within the article of protective clothing. The article of protective clothing includes a light-permeable shield positioned over the encased light source in the housing. Also, the article of protective clothing has a power source functionally coupled to the light source. The shield has one or more protective properties equal to or greater than one or more protective properties of the protective clothing.
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