LYTE-COM portable visual signalling device

• US 5,202,660 A
• Filed: 03/25/1992
• Issued: 04/13/1993
• Est. Priority Date: 08/14/1989
• Status: Expired due to Fees

• Current Assignee: Randall L. Hartman
• Original Assignee: Randall L. Hartman
• Inventors: Hartman, Randall L.
• Primary Examiner(s): Ng, Jin F.
• Assistant Examiner(s): SWARTHOUT, BRENT
• Application Number:
  US07/857,625
• Time in Patent Office: 384 Days
• Field of Search: 340/332, 340/326, 340/286.01, 340/286.07, 340/825.19, 340/286.02, 340/286.08, 340/286.09, 340/286.11, 340/329, 340/331, 340/321, 340/815.01 , 340/286.06, 340/815.10, 379/37, 379/42, 379/43, 379/45, 379/159, 379/161, 379/164, 379/167
• US Class Current: 340/332
• CPC Class Codes: G08B 5/36 using visible light sources

Abstract

A portable visual signalling device consists of a plurality of different colored lights and a plurality of switches in a housing. Each light may correspond to a specific designation. The device is powered by a self contained rechargeable battery and recharging circuitry. A switch can be flipped to activate a colored light and provide a visible message. It does not have to be professionally installed. The device can be moved easily from place to place if needed. One or more lights can be activated by remote control. A buzzer may also be activated with one of the lights.

Claims

1. A portable visual signalling device comprising:

a housing having a face;

a battery power supply disposed within said housing;

at least one colored light mounted on the face of said housing for visually conveying at least one respective message to an observer;

at least one manual switch mounted on the face of said housing and operatively connected between said battery supply and a respective at least one colored light to operate same via the battery supply;

an audible signal device and a first manual switch associated therewith each mounted on said housing, said first manual switch for operating said audible signal device via the battery power supply for indicating a quick response desired to a message;

a first colored light mounted on the face of said housing and operatively connected to said first manual switch, said first manual switch for also operating said first colored light via the battery power supply for further indicating a quick response to a desired message; and

a remote control unit for remotely operating said first colored light via the battery power supply for indicating a quick response desired to a message.

2. A portable visual signalling device comprising:

a housing having a face;

a battery power supply disposed within said housing;

at least one colored light mounted on the face of said housing, for visually conveying at least one respective message to an observer;

at least one manual switch mounted on the face of said housing and operatively connected between said battery supply and a respective at least one colored light to operate same via the battery supply;

an audible signal device and a first manual switch associated therewith each mounted on said housing, said first manual switch for operating said audible signal device via the battery power supply for indicating a quick response desired to a message;

a first colored light mounted on the face of said housing and operatively connected to said first manual switch, said first manual switch for also operating said first colored light via the battery power supply for further indicating a quick response to a desired message; and

a remote control unit for remotely operating said audible signal device and said first colored light via the battery power supply for indicating a quick response desired to a message.