Automotive safety device
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1. An automotive safety device comprising:
- a housing;
a support assembly removably attachable to the housing, the support assembly comprising;
a support base configured for attachment to the housing in a first configuration having a first orientation with respect to the housing and in a second configuration having a second orientation with respect to the housing, the support base comprising an aperture for engaging with a corresponding protruding surface formed on the housing for attaching the support base to the housing in the first and second configurations; and
a plurality of support members pivotally attached to the support base and moveable between a first position and a second position, the support members being arranged along an outer surface of the housing in the first position when the support base is attached to the housing in the first configuration, and extending outward from the housing in the second position, whereby the support assembly defines a freestanding support structure when the support base is attached to the housing in the second configuration;
a first light source arranged on the housing; and
at least one processor arranged on the housing and in communication with the first light source;
wherein the at least one processor is configured to control the output of the first light source.
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Abstract
An automotive safety device is provided including a housing and a removable support assembly having a base and a plurality of support members pivotally attached to the base and moveable between a first, closed position and a second, open position. In the second position, the support members allow the device to be freestanding. A first light source is arranged on the housing such that the device may function as an emergency roadside light. The device further includes a tire pressure gauge, including a pressure sensor, a processor, and a display, wherein the processor is configured to output a value on the display indicative of a measured pressure.
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1. An automotive safety device comprising:
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a housing; a support assembly removably attachable to the housing, the support assembly comprising; a support base configured for attachment to the housing in a first configuration having a first orientation with respect to the housing and in a second configuration having a second orientation with respect to the housing, the support base comprising an aperture for engaging with a corresponding protruding surface formed on the housing for attaching the support base to the housing in the first and second configurations; and a plurality of support members pivotally attached to the support base and moveable between a first position and a second position, the support members being arranged along an outer surface of the housing in the first position when the support base is attached to the housing in the first configuration, and extending outward from the housing in the second position, whereby the support assembly defines a freestanding support structure when the support base is attached to the housing in the second configuration; a first light source arranged on the housing; and at least one processor arranged on the housing and in communication with the first light source; wherein the at least one processor is configured to control the output of the first light source. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11)
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12. An automotive safety device, comprising:
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a housing; a support assembly removably attachable to the housing, the support assembly comprising; a support base configured for attachment to the housing in a first configuration having a first orientation with respect to the housing and in a second configuration having a second orientation with respect to the housing; and a plurality of support members pivotally attached to the support base and moveable between a first position and a second position, the support members being arranged along an outer surface of the housing in the first position when the support base is attached to the housing in the first configuration, and extending outward from the housing in the second position, whereby the support assembly defines a freestanding support structure when the support base is attached to the housing in the second configuration; a first light source arranged on the housing; and at least one processor arranged on the housing and in communication with the first light source, wherein the at least one processor is configured to control the output of the first light source; and a cutting tool arranged on the housing, the cutting tool comprising a blade and a guard, wherein one of the support members comprises an aperture formed therein which corresponds in profile to the guard. - View Dependent Claims (13, 14, 15)
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16. A safety light comprising:
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an elongated housing having a first end and a second end; a support assembly configured for attachment to the second end of the housing and comprising; a base removably attachable to the second end of the housing, the base configured to attach to the housing in a first orientation and a second orientation, the base comprising an aperture for engaging with a corresponding protruding surface formed on the housing for attaching the base to the housing in the first and second orientations; and a plurality of legs pivotally attached to the base and moveable between a first position and a second position, the legs being arranged along an outer surface of the housing in the first position when the base is attached to the second end of the housing in the first orientation, and extending outward from the housing in the second position to define a freestanding support structure when the base is attached to the second end of the housing in the second orientation; a first light source arranged on a side of the housing and configured to emit light generally radially away from the housing; a second light source arranged at the first end of the housing and configured to emit light generally axially with respect to the housing; and at least one processor configured to control the output of the first light source. - View Dependent Claims (17, 18, 19, 20)
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