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Bracket having integral locating beacon

  • US 5,793,280 A
  • Filed: 03/25/1997
  • Issued: 08/11/1998
  • Est. Priority Date: 03/25/1997
  • Status: Expired due to Fees
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1. A bracket having:

  • support apparatus for at least partially encircling and thereby supporting an elongate object in a constant orientation;

    mounting apparatus for mounting said bracket to an environmental surface in a fixed location;

    a beacon fixed to said bracket, for rendering said bracket conspicuous, said beacon comprising a source of visible lighta battery for powering said beacon;

    circuitry for operably connecting said battery to said beacon, said circuitry including a proximity switch arranged to close said circuitry and cause said beacon to emit visible light when an elongate object is placed in and supported by said bracket.

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