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U.S. Patent : # 7,011,427 Inventor : Gilbert Baez invention uses patent drawings contact info patent attorney

As attorney for the inventor of the innovative new Safety Light Tube we are currently seeking manufacturing companies to license, purchase patent rights or enter into a royalty agreement for this timely invention. Interested parties can reach the attorney at the contact numbers listed at the bottom of this page.

The present invention is a safety device in the form of lights for use at night by people and pets that will allow for the safe continuation of activity after dark under less-than-adequate lighting conditions.The device is a long, linear array of small battery-powered, switch-operated lights encased in a clear, flexible plastic tube.

Objects of the present invention: to provide a safety light tube having its own power supply to provide a safety light tube that will have motion in addition to self-illumination for an added measure of visibility and safety to provide a safety light tube with various functions such as steady on, fast flash, slow flash, sequential and twinkle to provide a safety light tube that can be worn by professionals that desire to increase their visibility in low light conditions to provide a safety light tube that utilizes a plurality of attachment means including but not limited to clips and straps with hook-and-loop fasteners to provide a safety light tube for pets that can be secured to a leash for prominent visibility using either clip hooks or hook-and-loop straps as the attachment means to provide a safety light tube that is water and shock resistant to provide a safety light tube that can be easily turned on and off and has adequate power for long operation

The following pictures are meant to display possible physical characteristics of the present invention and are not to be taken in a limiting sense. It is understood that other embodiments may be utilized and that structural changes may be made without departing from the scope of the invention.

LIST OF REFERENCE NUMERALS 20 present invention 58 fastener strap 21 user 60 fastener first hook and loop portion 22 user arm 62 fastener second hook and loop portion 23 user torso 70 light string 24 dog 72 light members 25 dog leash 74 wiring 26 light 76 control assembly 27 baby carriage 78 batteries 28 baby carriage frame member 80 flasher unit 30 tube member 82 switch 32 tube first end 84 flasher unit control 34 tube second end 86 control assembly lid 36 first end cap 88 lid hinge 38 swivel loop 90 lid seal member 40 clip hook 100 another exemplary embodiment 41 clip hook ring 102 control assembly first portion 42 fastener loop 104 control assembly switch 44 fastener strap 106 control assembly second portion 46 fastener first hook and loop portion 110 first end fastener strap 48 fastener second hook and loop portion 112 fastener first hook and loop portion 50 second end cap 114 fastener second hook and loop portion 52 swivel loop 116 second end fastener strap 54 clip hook 118 fastener first hook and loop portion 56 fastener loop 120 fastener second hook and loop portion

PATENT DRAWINGS FIGURE 1 Figure 1 is a view of a typical owner/pet nighttime traffic scenario showing an embodiment of the invention in use by both as they proceed to cross a street. FIGURE 2 Figure 2 is a perspective view of an embodiment of the present invention. FIGURE 3 Figure 3 is an exploded perspective view of an embodiment of the invention with a detailed view of the switch box showing an on/off switch and a flash function control button. A spring-loaded hinge keeps the cover (shown here in the open position) firmly closed against the rubber gasket to protect the internal components from moisture. FIGURE 4 Figure 4 is a detail exploded view showing the first end cap and clip hook portion of an embodiment of the invention. FIGURE 5 Figure 5 is an end view of an embodiment of the invention. FIGURE 6 Figure 6 is a partial sectional view of an embodiment of the present invention. FIGURE 7 Figure 7 illustrates an embodiment of the invention in use on a dog leash. FIGURE 8 Figure 8 illustrates an embodiment of the invention in use on a dog leash, using a clip hook ring. FIGURE 9 Figure 9 illustrates an embodiment of the invention in use over the user's torso. FIGURE 10 Figure 10 illustrates an embodiment of the invention in use on baby carriage frame members. FIGURE 11 Figure 11 illustrates an embodiment of the present invention in use on the bodies of emergency workers at a night emergency accident scene. FIGURE 12 Figure 12 depicts an alternate control assembly with a detachable battery compartment portion.

If you are interested in licensing, purchasing the rights to the above invention or entering into a royalty agreement please contact the office of Michael I. Kroll as follows:

Michael I. Kroll
171 Stillwell Lane
Syosset, New York 11791
Tel. #: 800-367-7774
Tel. #: 516-367-7777
Fax #: 800-367-7704
Fax #: 516-692-2787

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