Self-illuminated reflective materials for signage and the like
OwnerCharles A. Massinventor
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Abstract
Safety vests, highway traffic signs and other articles having reflective or fluorescent surfaces for the purpose of enhanced visibility at night when oncoming vehicle are given a substantially higher level of night visibility by the incorporation of candescent light-emitting diodes integrally into the reflective surfaces.
Claims7
In an article having reflect and/or fluorescent surfaces for increasing the visibility of said article at night to the driver of the vehicle, the improvement comprising a plurality of light-emitting diodes mounted to at least one of said reflective and/or fluorescent surfaces, and a self-contained power source with electrical circuitry for illuminating the light-emitting diodes, thereby enhancing the visibility of the article.
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