Illuminated apparatus for assisting movement
AssigneeIllumipath LLC
InventorsMichael James Gorey, Scott William Schultz
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Abstract
An illuminated apparatus for assisting movement is provided that is able to illuminate surface areas upon which one walks, hikes, skis, skates, runs, reads from, signals, examines or studies. The illuminated apparatus for assisting movement may provide both broad and focused illumination. The device may ensure safe footing, solid purchase, and stable load bearing by providing illuminated assistance for foot, ski and skate placement, as well as the placement of singular and multi-pole fixtures used for activities such as hiking, climbing, skiing, skating, running, and walking The illuminated apparatus for assisting movement may be compact and lightweight.
Claims18
A detachable light source for attachment to an apparatus for assisting movement, the detachable light source comprising:
- a housing configured to accommodate at least one power source;
- a plurality of light sources located within the housing, the plurality of light sources being powered by the at least one power source;
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- a clamping mechanism for removably securing the housing on a generally elongated shaft of the apparatus for assisting movement, the generally elongated shaft having a longitudinal axis and an external surface;
- wherein the plurality of light sources are oriented in a generally curved configuration that is generally concentric with the longitudinal axis of the generally elongated shaft.
A detachable light source for attachment to an apparatus for assisting movement, the detachable light source comprising:
- a housing configured to accommodate at least one power source;
- a plurality of light sources located in an arcuate configuration within the housing, the plurality of light sources being powered by the at least one power source;
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- a clamping mechanism for removably securing the housing on a generally elongated shaft of the apparatus for assisting movement, the generally elongated shaft having a longitudinal axis and an external surface, the clamping mechanism including an outwardly extending arm enabling the detachable light source to be directionally controllable;
- wherein the plurality of light sources are oriented in a generally curved configuration that is generally concentric with the longitudinal axis of the generally elongated shaft.
An apparatus for assisting movement comprising:
- a detachable light source attached to a portion of the apparatus for assisting movement, the detachable light source comprising:
- a housing configured to accommodate at least one power source;
- a plurality of light sources located within the housing, the plurality of light sources being powered by the at least one power source;
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- a clamping mechanism for removably securing the housing on a generally elongated shaft of the apparatus for assisting movement, the generally elongated shaft having a longitudinal axis and an external surface;
- wherein the plurality of light sources are oriented in a generally curved configuration that is generally concentric with the longitudinal axis of the generally elongated shaft.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.