Illumination device

Abstract

An illumination device comprises a housing having two mating halves which mount an acrylic rod-like lens forming an optical illumination transmitting element in a window thereof. The optical illumination transmitting element is half round with a light scattering reflector bonded to a flat side of the element. Multiple LEDs of any selected color and of selected brightness are inserted in bores in the optical illumination transmitting element at opposite ends thereof. The LEDs are powered by a 9 volt battery via a Schmitt trigger circuit. The circuit is switched to provide steady state illumination or on-off flashing illumination. The housing is elongated in the shape of a wand and includes straps which attach the device to scooters, bicycles, automotive appendages, boating appendages, and many other arrangements for use as warning safety lights, and decorative or mood lighting. The optical illumination transmitting element transmits unfocussed light in a variety of directions and is readily visible for safety purposes on individuals or vehicles and so on or other uses.

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