Illuminating handle/strap

• US 20030067766A1
• Filed: 10/10/2001
• Published: 04/10/2003
• Est. Priority Date: 10/10/2001
• Status: Active Grant

• Current Assignee: Lane E. Burnidge
• Original Assignee: Lane E. Burnidge
• Inventors: Burnidge, Lane E.
• Granted Patent: US 6,776,501 B2
• Time in Patent Office: Days
• US Class Current: 362/108
• CPC Class Codes: A45C 13/28 Combinations of handles with other devices
• CPC Class Codes: A45C 13/30 Straps; Bands
• CPC Class Codes: A45C 15/06 with illuminating devices
• CPC Class Codes: A47G 19/2227 with means for amusing or giving information to the user A47G23/16 takes precedence
• CPC Class Codes: A47G 2019/2238 with illumination means
• CPC Class Codes: F21V 33/00 Structural combinations of lighting devices with other articles, not otherwise provided for
• CPC Class Codes: F21Y 2115/10 Light-emitting diodes [LED]

Abstract

An electrically powered illuminating handle/strap for lifting, pulling, carrying, opening, holding or whatever. The light source is the handle/strap. Illumination can occur in different ways by aiming the light emitting means. Directions can be: generally, as in all directions; partially, such as drown into a container, at what it is attached to, or towards the person using it; specifically, such as at signage or a keyhole on or adjacent to what it is attached to; or in a combination of several directions at once. Different or combinations of light emitting means can be used. The handle can be rigid or flexible. This is a simple cost effective way to increase visibility and safety.

Claims

1. A flexible illuminating strap comprising

A light emitting means powered by electricity attached to or inside a translucent or transparent strap. (1A) The strap in claim 1 with one or more of the light emitting means aimed generally or specifically at a target.

2. A rigid illuminating handle comprising:

A light emitting means, electrically powered. Attached to or inside a translucent or transparent handle. (2A) The handle of claim 2 with one or more of the light emitting means aimed generally or specifically at a target.