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Illuminated Wind Indicator

  • US 20090322495A1
  • Filed: 09/08/2009
  • Published: 12/31/2009
  • Est. Priority Date: 01/07/2005
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A lighting apparatus comprising:

  • a suspension device;

    at least one light source, wherein said light source is supported by said member and directed at least partially below at least part of said member;

    an at least partially light transmissive lens having a cavity and comprising luminescent material and extending to cover at least part of said light source, wherein light from said light source causes at least part of said lens to luminesce;

    connections for at least one rechargeable power source;

    an activation circuit to provide power to said at least one light source from said rechargeable power source only at low light levels; and

    at least one photovoltaic panel;

    wherein said photovoltaic panel is electrically connected to said light source via said rechargeable power source, converting solar energy into electrical energy, storing said electrical energy and providing said electrical energy to said light source.

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