Multi-function flare device for populated areas
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1. A personal flare apparatus wearable by safety personnel, the personal flare apparatus comprising:
- a housing having a top surface, a bottom surface, and a plurality of side surfaces;
a securing component coupled to the bottom surface of the housing, the securing component configured to secure the personal flare apparatus to a shoulder of the safety personnel;
a first plurality of light components coupled to a front side surface of the plurality of side surfaces of the housing and configured to emit visual signals;
a second plurality of light components coupled to a rear side surface of the plurality of side surfaces of the housing and configured to emit visual signals in an opposite direction from the visual signals emitted from the first plurality of light components;
a power source configured to supply power to the first and second plurality of light components; and
a control panel configured to;
activate a first signal pattern in response to a first switch setting, the first signal pattern configured to activate the first plurality of lights; and
activate a second signal pattern in response to a second switch setting, the second signal pattern configured to activate the second plurality of lights.
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Abstract
The invention disclosed herein is a securely attached portable, wearable device to enhance safety, visibility and communication capability of safety personnel when such personal leave their vehicles. The device provided is configured to be securely attached to the wearer, and is capable of emitting variable visual and audio signals actuated by a control panel component which is designed so that the user can activate various options of visual and audio signals while in flight. The device may further include GPS capability for tracking, activation and deactivation functions.
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1. A personal flare apparatus wearable by safety personnel, the personal flare apparatus comprising:
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a housing having a top surface, a bottom surface, and a plurality of side surfaces; a securing component coupled to the bottom surface of the housing, the securing component configured to secure the personal flare apparatus to a shoulder of the safety personnel; a first plurality of light components coupled to a front side surface of the plurality of side surfaces of the housing and configured to emit visual signals; a second plurality of light components coupled to a rear side surface of the plurality of side surfaces of the housing and configured to emit visual signals in an opposite direction from the visual signals emitted from the first plurality of light components; a power source configured to supply power to the first and second plurality of light components; and a control panel configured to; activate a first signal pattern in response to a first switch setting, the first signal pattern configured to activate the first plurality of lights; and activate a second signal pattern in response to a second switch setting, the second signal pattern configured to activate the second plurality of lights. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12)
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13. A method of making a personal flare apparatus comprising:
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coupling a securing component to a housing, the securing component configured to secure the housing to a user; coupling a beacon component to a top surface of the housing, the beacon component configured to emit a signal; coupling a first plurality of light components to front-facing surface of the housing, the first plurality of light components configured to emit visual signals from the front-facing surface of the housing; coupling a second plurality of light components to rear-facing surface of the housing, opposite the front-facing surface, the second plurality of light components configured to emit visual signals from the rear-facing surface of the housing; providing a power source configured to supply power to the beacon component and to the first and second pluralities of light components; and configuring a pattern selector to; activate the beacon component in response to a first user switch activation; activate the first plurality of light components in response to a second user switch activation; and activate the second plurality of light components in response to a third user switch activation. - View Dependent Claims (14, 15, 16)
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17. A personal flare device comprising:
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a housing; a securing component configured to secure the personal flare device to a safety personnel; a video-recording device; a beacon coupled to the housing and configured to emit a signal from a first surface of the housing; a plurality of lights coupled to the housing and configured to emit visual signals from a plurality of side surfaces of the housing; and a control panel configured to be activated by one hand of the safety personnel and configured to; activate a first signal pattern in response to a first user switch activation, the first signal pattern configured to cause the signal to emit from the beacon component; and activate a second signal pattern in response to a second user switch activation, the second signal pattern distinct from the first signal pattern and configured to cause the visual signals to emit from the plurality of light components. - View Dependent Claims (18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23)
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