Multi-purpose light emitting diode flare
AssigneeMarche International LLC
InventorChristopher J. Ostrander
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Abstract
A road flare including a two-sided panel, each side containing a grid of light-emitting diodes (LEDs). In a preferred embodiment one side would include typical white or standard colored LEDs and the other side would include red or other color LED. Each panel has several modes of lighting, which is selectable via a power switch or other switch. The different modes include solid lights, blinking lights, off, or a combination thereof. For example, the red side of the panel may be set to blinking or flashing, while the white side of the panel could be constantly lit. This creates a flashing hazard strobe facing away from a vehicle to warn oncoming vehicles, and a solid white light source aimed towards the vehicle to assist with repairs or other tasks.
Claims10
A light emitting diode (LED) flare comprising:
- a translucent housing containing a panel containing having a first face and a second face;
- said grid containing a first set of light emitting diodes (LEDs) on said first face and a second set of LEDs on said second face;
- a base affixed to a bottom of said translucent housing, said base containing a power source configured to power said first and second sets of LEDs, and said base further configured to keep the LED flare upright;
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- a top cap affixed to a top of said translucent housing, said top cap including a switch configured to activate said power source and said first and second sets of LEDs.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.