Safety light

Abstract

To provide a multi-directional safety light that is portable, can be worn, has small size and is light-weight.SOLUTION: A safety light 10 comprises: an upper housing 12; a printed circuit board assembly coupled to the upper housing 12; a plurality of light elements coupled to a bottom surface of the printed circuit board assembly; a lens 64 coupled to the bottom surface of the printed circuit board assembly and to the plurality of light elements, the lens 64 having a first angled reflective surface 66 and a plurality of lateral surfaces 68; and a bottom housing 94 coupled to the lens 64.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 1

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This disclosure relates to safety lights.

Background Art

[0002] Individuals are frequently in situations where a light can promote their safety. For example, safety workers walking on the edge of a road (e.g., police officers, firefighters, medical personnel, military personnel, and security guards) can carry a light to warn oncoming traffic of their presence. Also, for example, workers in other industries such as construction, transportation, electricity, airports, traffic controllers, and towing carry and wear lights and / or reflective gear to make themselves more visible in the dark. Additionally, individuals engaged in outdoor activities such as hunting, fishing, boating, camping, rock climbing, and hiking carry and wear lights and / or reflective gear to make themselves more visible. known.

[0003] However, having to carry a light such as a flashlight or lantern is cumbersome. This is because it requires the use of an individual's hand. Conventional wearable lights such as headlamps free up an individual's hands but are limited in the direction in which they can project light. That is, a headlamp projects light only in front of the user. However, there is a need for a light that can project light in multiple directions at once.

[0004] ​In addition, due to the replaceable battery and the light source directed outward toward the front lens of the wearable light, the conventional wearable light is bulky. The bulky light tends to cause discomfort to the user due to its weight and the high possibility of displacement on the user. Those skilled in the art recognize the need for a multi-directional safety light that is portable, small in size, and has a low weight. Those skilled in the art further recognize the need for a multi-directional safety light that is wearable, small in size, and has a low weight.

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[0006] SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION MEANS FOR SOLVING THE PROBLEM

[0007] The present disclosure provides a safety light. The safety light includes an upper housing, a printed circuit board assembly coupled to the upper housing, the printed circuit board assembly including a printed circuit board having a top surface and a bottom surface, a plurality of light elements coupled to the bottom surface of the printed circuit board assembly, the printed circuit board assembly being programmed to energize the plurality of light elements following depression of a first control button, a lens coupled to the bottom surface of the printed circuit board assembly and the plurality of light elements, the lens including a first angled reflective surface and a plurality of side surfaces, and a bottom housing coupled to the lens.

[0008] In another embodiment, the present disclosure is an upper housing including a wall portion, a printed circuit board assembly coupled to the upper housing, the printed circuit board assembly including an upper surface, a bottom surface, and a rechargeable power source, a printed circuit board assembly, a plurality of light elements coupled to the bottom surface of the printed circuit board assembly, wherein the printed circuit board assembly is programmed to energize a plurality of light elements in a first group following depression of a first control button and to energize a plurality of light elements in a second group following depression of a second control button, a plurality of light elements, a beacon light element coupled to the upper surface of the printed circuit board assembly, wherein the printed circuit board assembly is programmed to energize the beacon light element following depression of a third control button, a beacon light element, a beacon light lens coupled to the beacon light element, the beacon light lens extending through the wall portion of the upper housing, a beacon light lens, a lens coupled to the bottom surface of the printed circuit board assembly and the plurality of light elements, the lens including a first angled reflective surface, a bottom angled reflective surface, and a plurality of side surfaces, wherein the angle between the bottom reflective surface and the first angled reflective surface is from 110° to 150°, a lens, a bottom housing coupled to the lens, the bottom housing including a magnet, a bottom housing, and a bottom housing coupled to the lens, the bottom housing including a magnet, a bottom housing Provide a safety light including

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DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0010] Definitions The numerical ranges disclosed in this specification include all values from the lower value and the upper value ( (including a lower value and an upper value). For ranges containing explicit values (e.g., 1 or 2; or 3 to 5; or 6; or 7), any sub-range between any two explicit values is included (e.g., 1 to 2; 2 to 6; 5 to 7; 3 to 7; 5 to 6, etc. ). )

[0011] The terms "comprising", "including", "having", and their derivatives are not intended to exclude the presence of any additional components, steps, or procedures, whether or not specifically disclosed. To avoid any doubt, all compositions claimed through the use of the term "comprising" are, unless stated otherwise, capable of including any additional additives, adjuvants, or compounds, whether polymeric or otherwise. In contrast, the term "consisting essentially of" excludes any other components, steps, or procedures from the scope of any following description, except for those that are not essential for operability. The term "consisting of" excludes any component, step, or procedure not specifically described or listed. The term "or" represents the listed members individually and in any combination, unless stated otherwise. The use of the singular form includes the use of the plural form and vice versa. Any reference to the Periodic Table of the Elements is to CRC Press, Inc., 1990 - 1991 .

[0012] ​​​​References in this table to groups of elements refer to groups of elements. This is based on a new notation for numbering.

[0013] Unless implied from the context or customary in the art to the contrary, All parts and percentages are by weight unless otherwise stated and all testing The methods are current as of the filing date of this disclosure.

[0014] For purposes of U.S. patent practice, the contents of any referenced patent, patent application, or publication Specifically, the disclosure of definitions (without conflicting with any definition specifically provided in this disclosure) (to the extent not expressly stated) and the general knowledge in the art. The entire disclosure is incorporated by reference (or its equivalent U.S. version). (Incorporated by reference).

[0015] A "polymer" is a compound formed by polymerizing monomers of the same or different types. A "polymer" is a polymer compound that is prepared by mixing a polymer with a carboxylic acid. "Interpolymer" refers to a polymer that is made up of at least two types of polymers. A polymer prepared by polymerization of a type of monomer or comonomer. can be, but is not limited to, a copolymer (which is usually a polymer made up of two different types of monomers) or comonomers), terpolymers (which are usually , which represent polymers prepared from three different types of monomers or comonomers. ), and tetrapolymers (which are usually made up of four different types of monomers or comonomers) (representing polymers prepared from mers).

[0016] A "multi-directional safety light" is a light that can project light in at least two directions, at least three directions, or at least four directions. In one embodiment, the multi-directional safety light can project light in two, three, or four, or six, or seven, or eight, or nine, or ten, or fourteen, or sixteen, or eighteen, or twenty, or twenty-two, or twenty-four, or twenty-six directions. In one implementation form, the multi-directional safety light can project light in at least four directions.

[0017] The present disclosure provides a safety light 10 as shown in FIG. 1. The safety light 10 includes an upper housing 12 having a wall portion and a printed circuit board assembly connected to the upper housing 12. The printed circuit board assembly has an upper surface and a bottom surface. Also, the safety light 10 includes a plurality of light elements connected to the bottom surface of the printed circuit board assembly. The printed circuit board assembly is programmed to excite the plurality of light elements following depression of a first control button 42. The safety light 10 includes a lens 64 connected to the bottom surface of the printed circuit board assembly and the plurality of light elements. The lens 64 has a first angled reflective surface 66 and a plurality of side surfaces 68. Also, the safety light 10 includes a bottom housing 94 connected to the lens 64. The safety light 10 includes a bottom housing 94 connected to the lens 64. A lens 64 and a plurality of light elements, the lens 64 having a first angled reflective surface 66 and a plurality of side surfaces 68. Also, the safety light 10 includes a bottom housing 94 connected to the lens 64. The safety light 10 includes a bottom housing 94 connected to the lens 64.

[0018] A. Upper Housing The safety light 10 includes an upper housing 12 as shown in FIGS. 1-9.

[0019] The upper housing 12 includes a wall 13, as shown in FIG.

[0020] The upper housing 12 is formed from one or more rigid materials. Non-limiting examples of materials include impact resistant polymers, thermoplastic polymers, thermoset polymers, composites, , metal, glass, ceramic, cellulose, and / or combinations thereof. "Thermoplastic" polymers are polymers that can be repeatedly softened and made flowable when heated. When cooled to room temperature, the thermoplastic material can be returned to a rigid state. When heated to a softened state, it can be molded or extruded into an article of any given shape. "Thermoset" polymers, once hardened, are irreversibly hard. do.

[0021] In one embodiment, the upper housing 12 may include an upper The plate has two opposing surfaces including a top surface 16 and a bottom surface 18 .

[0022] In one embodiment, the upper housing 12 includes a plurality of side surfaces 20. 4, 5, 6 and 7, the side surface 20 is a front surface 20a, rear surface 20b, left surface 20c, and right surface 20d.

[0023] The upper housing 12 has a predetermined cross-sectional shape. Non-limiting examples of suitable cross-sectional shapes include: In some embodiments, the upper housing is a polygonal shape. A "polygon" is a polygon defined by at least three sides. A polygon is a closed, planar shape. A polygon can have 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, or 10 sides. or a regular polygon or an irregular polygon having two or more sides. Non-limiting examples of suitable polygon shapes include triangles, squares, rectangles, diamonds, trapezoids, parallelograms, hexagons, and octagons. FIG. 3 shows an upper housing 12 having a rectangular cross-sectional shape.

[0024] In certain embodiments, a plurality of threaded connectors 22 are coupled to the bottom surface 18 of the upper housing 12 as shown in FIGS. 8 and 9. A "threaded connector" is a protrusion sized to receive a threaded fastener 114 such as a screw. The upper housing 12 and the threaded connectors 22 can have a one-piece design or a composite design. The upper housing 12 with threaded connectors 22 having a "one-piece design" is formed from a one-piece rigid material such as a molded piece. The upper housing 12 with threaded connectors 22 having a "composite design" is formed from two or more individual pieces (or parts) that are combined during assembly. In certain embodiments, the safety light 10 includes from two or three to four, or five, or up to six threaded connectors 22, and the threaded connectors 22 are coupled to the bottom surface 18 of the upper housing 12. In another embodiment, the safety light 10 includes four threaded connectors 22 coupled to the bottom surface 18 of the upper housing 12.

[0025] The upper housing 12 can include two or more of the embodiments disclosed herein.

[0026] B. Printed Circuit Board Assembly As shown in FIGS. 10 to 15B, the safety light 10 includes a printed circuit board assembly 24 connected to the upper housing 12.

[0027] A "printed circuit board assembly" or "PCBA" is a component that mechanically supports and electrically connects the electronic components of the safety light. The PCBA 24 has two opposing surfaces including an upper surface 26 and a bottom surface 28, as shown in FIGS. 10 and 11. In some embodiments, the PCBA 24 includes a plurality of side surfaces 30. In some embodiments, the side surfaces 30 include a front surface 30a, a rear surface 30b, a left side surface 30c, and a right side surface 30d, as shown in FIGS. 10, 11, 15A, and 15B.

[0028] In some embodiments, the PCBA 24 includes a plurality of threaded openings 38, as shown in FIGS. 10 and 11. A "threaded opening" is a cavity in the PCBA sized to receive a threaded fastener 114 such as a screw. The threaded openings 38 allow the threaded fasteners 114 to extend through the PCBA 24. In some embodiments, the PCBA 24 includes from two or three to four, or five, or up to six threaded openings 38. In some embodiments, the PCBA 24 includes four threaded openings 38.

[0029] In some embodiments, the PCBA 24 includes a plurality of threaded openings 38, as shown in FIGS. 12, 13, 15A, and 15B.

[0030] In some embodiments, the PCBA 24 includes a plurality of threaded openings 38, as shown in FIGS. 12, 13, 15A, and 15B. ​​​​​​​​​​includes a rechargeable power source 32. In certain embodiments, the rechargeable power source 32 is a rechargeable battery. The rechargeable power source 32 is electrically connected to the PCBA 24. The rechargeable power source 32 is advantageously smaller than a conventional replaceable battery and obviates the need to disassemble the safety light 10 when the power source runs out of charge.

[0031] The rechargeable power source 32 can be recharged via an inductive coupling or a recharge port 34, as shown in FIGS. 41 and 65. In certain embodiments, the safety light 10 includes a recharge port 34 that enables a user to recharge the rechargeable power source 32 through a power cord, which is connected via an adapter to a power supply such as a standard AC power outlet. In another embodiment, the rechargeable power source 32 can be recharged via an inductive coupling to a wireless power supply connected to an AC outlet through the walls 14 of the upper housing 12 and / or the walls 104 of the bottom housing 94. (i.e., wireless charging).

[0032] In certain embodiments, a rechargeable power connector 33 is positioned within, or as part of, the rechargeable power source 32, as shown in FIG. 40. The rechargeable power connector 33 can be a Universal Serial Bus (USB) or a micro USB. The rechargeable power connector 33 charges the rechargeable power source 32, provides software updates to the safety light 10, and provides security Transfer data from all lights 10 to another device (e.g., a computer), and safety la Testing analytics of light 10 to another device (e.g., a computer), and can be configured to perform combinations thereof .

[0033] In one embodiment, the PCBA 24 is configured to provide global positioning system (GPS) capabilities to the safety light 10.

[0034] In one embodiment, the PCBA 24 is configured to generate, collect, store, and / or Transfer data. Non-limiting examples of data that the PCBA 24 can be configured to generate, collect, store, and / or transfer include safety light 10 usage data (e.g., battery life duration; duration of time the light emits light, such as for a plurality of light elements 36 and / or Beacon light elements 40; location information such as location derived from GPS; and combinations thereof); safety Testing analytics of light 10 (e.g., detection of failed components, detection of power outages, detection of software errors, and combinations thereof); biometric data (e.g., heart rate, temperature, facial recognition, and / or facial expression information regarding the user wearing the safety light 10 and / or an individual near the safety light 10); camera images; videos; recordings; and combinations thereof. ; camera images; videos; recordings; and combinations thereof. In one embodiment, the PCBA 24 is a mobile phone, remote control, or another safety light, etc. 10); camera images; videos; recordings; and combinations thereof. ; camera images; videos; recordings; and combinations thereof.

[0035] In one embodiment, the PCBA 24 is a mobile phone, remote control, or another safety light, etc. configured to wirelessly connect to a wireless device, such as (wireless including transmitting and receiving wireless communication). Non-limiting examples of suitable wireless connections include B luetooth, radio frequency (RF), and Wireless Fidelity (WiFi). In certain embodiments, the PCBA 24 may be configured to excite a plurality of light elements 36 and / or beacon light elements 40 via wireless communication from a wireless device. In certain embodiments, usage data, safety light testing analytics, biometric data, camera images, videos, recordings, and combinations thereof may be wirelessly transferred as wireless communication. The PCBA 24 may be capable of including two or more embodiments disclosed herein.

[0036]

[0037] C. Plurality of Light Elements The safety light 10 includes a plurality of light elements 36 coupled to the bottom surface 28 of the PCBA 24, as shown in FIGS. 11-15B.

[0038] A "light element" is a component capable of emitting light, such as visible light, ultraviolet (UV) light, infrared (IR) light, black light, or combinations thereof. In certain embodiments, each light element is capable of emitting visible light. Non-limiting examples of suitable visible light include white light, red light, orange light, yellow light, green light , blue light, cyan light, purple light, and combinations thereof. Each light element may be capable of emitting the same type of light or different types of light. Yes. For example, the safety light 10 can include a plurality of light elements 36, and each light element 36 can emit white, blue, and red visible light.

[0039] Non-limiting examples of suitable light elements 36 include light-emitting diodes (LEDs), fluorescent lamps, xenon lamps, incandescent lamps, halogen lamps, optical fibers, and combinations thereof. In certain embodiments, each light element 36 is an LED.

[0040] Each light element 36 connected to the bottom surface 28 of the PCBA 24 emits light away from or in the opposite direction from the bottom surface 28 of the PCBA 24. In certain embodiments, each light element 36 connected to the bottom surface 28 of the PCBA 24 emits light away from or in the opposite direction from the upper housing 12. In certain embodiments, each light element 36 connected to the bottom surface 28 of the PCBA 24 emits light at an angle from 70°, or 75°, or 80°, or 85° to 90°, or 95°, or 100°, or 105°, or 110° with respect to the bottom surface 28 of the PCBA 24. In another embodiment, each light element 36 connected to the bottom surface 28 of the PCBA 24 emits light at an angle of 90° with respect to the bottom surface 28 of the PCBA 24. The light element 36 is electrically connected to the PCBA 24.

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[0042] ​​​​​​​​​​​In one embodiment, the light element 36 is connected to the bottom surface 28 of the PCBA 24 and positioned adjacent to the side surface 30 of the PCBA 24 as shown in FIGS. 11, 12, and 13. In one embodiment, from one or two to three, or four, or five, or six, or seven, or eight, or nine, or ten light elements 36 are positioned adjacent to the front side surface 30a of the PCBA 24, and from one or two to three, or four, or five, or six, or seven, or eight, or nine, or ten light elements 36 are positioned adjacent to the rear side surface 30b of the PCBA 24. From one or two to three, or four, or five, or six light elements 36 are positioned adjacent to the left side surface 30c of the PCBA 24, and from one or two to three, or four, or five, or six light elements 36 are positioned adjacent to the right side surface 30d of the PCBA 24. In another embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 13 and 14, seven light elements 36 are positioned adjacent to the front side surface 30a of the PCBA 24, six light elements 36 are positioned adjacent to the rear side surface 30b of the PCBA 24, two light elements 36 are positioned adjacent to the left side surface 30c of the PCBA 24, and two light elements 36 are positioned adjacent to the right side surface 30d of the PCBA 24. The plurality of light elements 36 can include two or more embodiments disclosed herein.

[0043]

[0044] D. Beacon Light Element In one embodiment, the safety light 10 includes a beacon light element 40 connected to the upper surface 26 of the PCBA 24 as shown in FIGS. 10, 15A, and 15B.

[0045] The beacon light element 40 can be any light element disclosed herein. In one embodiment, the beacon light element 40 is an LED.

[0046] The beacon light element 40 connected to the upper surface 26 of the PCBA 24 emits light directed away from the upper surface 26 of the PCBA 24 or in the opposite direction therefrom. In one embodiment, the beacon light element 40 connected to the upper surface 26 of the PCBA 24 emits light directed away from the bottom housing 94 or in the opposite direction therefrom. In one embodiment, the beacon light element 40 connected to the upper surface 26 of the PCBA 24 emits light at an angle from 75°, or 80°, or 85° to 90°, or 95°, or 100°, or 105° with respect to the upper surface 26 of the PCBA 24. In another embodiment, the beacon light element 40 connected to the upper surface 26 of the PCBA 24 emits light at an angle of 90° with respect to the upper surface 26 of the PCBA 24.

[0047] In one embodiment, the beacon light element 40 emits light in the opposite direction from the light emitted from the plurality of light elements 36.

[0048] ​​​​​​​​​​​​​​The beacon light element 40 is electrically connected to the PCBA 24.

[0049] In certain embodiments, the safety light 10 includes from 1 to 2, or 3, or up to 4 beacon light elements 40. In certain embodiments, the safety light 10 includes one and only one beacon light element 40.

[0050] The beacon light element 40 can include two or more embodiments disclosed herein.

[0051] E. Control Buttons The safety light 10 includes at least 1 control button 42, as shown in FIGS. 1, 16, and 17.

[0052] In certain embodiments, the safety light 10 includes a plurality of control buttons 42. In certain embodiments, the safety light 10 includes from 1 or 2 to 3, or 4, or 5, or up to 6 control buttons 42.

[0053] Each control button 42 is connected to the PCBA 24 via a mechanical connection, an electrical connection, or a combination thereof.

[0054] Non-limiting examples of suitable control buttons 42 include push buttons, push switches, toggle switches, touch switches, wireless switches, and combinations thereof. In certain embodiments, each control button 42 is a push button.

[0055] In certain embodiments, following depression of the control button 42, the PCBA 24 causes a plurality of light elements ​​​Programmed to excite the element 36 and / or the beacon light element 40 In one embodiment, the PCBA 24, following another depression of the control button 42, is programmed to stop the energy to the plurality of light elements 36 and / or the beacon light element 40, with the first depression exciting the light element(s) (36 and / or 40) and the second depression stopping the energy to the light element(s) (36 and / or 40). When the energy is stopped, the light element(s) (36 and / or 40) do not emit light, i.e., the light element is "off". When the light element(s) (36 and / or 40) are excited, it emits light, i.e., the element is "on". When the energy is stopped, the light element(s) (36 and / or 40) do not emit light, i.e., the light element is "off". When the light element(s) (36 and / or 40) are excited, it emits light, i.e., the element is "on". element(s) (36 and / or 40) do not emit light, i.e., the light element is "off". When the light element(s) (36 and / or 40) are excited, it emits light, i.e., the element is "on". element(s) (36 and / or 40) are excited, it emits light, i.e., the element is "on". When the light element(s) (36 and / or 40) are excited, it emits light, i.e., the element is "on".

[0056] In one embodiment, the control button 42 is a touch switch. A "touch switch" enables the user to tap on the safety light 10 (such as on the upper surface 16 of the upper housing) to activate or deactivate the sensor, thereby exciting or stopping the energy to the plurality of light elements 36 and / or the beacon light element 40, respectively. activating or deactivating the sensor, thereby exciting or stopping the energy to the plurality of light elements 36 and / or the beacon light element 40, respectively. exciting or stopping the energy to the plurality of light elements 36 and / or the beacon light element 40, respectively.

[0057] In one embodiment, the PCBA 24 is programmed to excite the plurality of light elements 36 following a depression of the first control button 42a. In another embodiment, the PC BA 24 is programmed to excite the beacon light element 40 following a depression of the second control button 42b. BA 24 is programmed to excite the beacon light element 40 following a depression of the second control button 42b. is programmed to excite the beacon light element 40 following a depression of the second control button 42b.

[0058] In one embodiment, following the pressing of the first control button 42a, the PCBA 24 is programmed to excite a plurality of light elements 36a of the first group, and following the pressing of the second control button 42b, is programmed to excite a plurality of light elements 36b of the second group. In one embodiment, the plurality of light elements 36a of the first group are those light elements 36 near the front surface 30a of the PCBA 24, and the plurality of light elements 36b of the second group are those light elements 36 near the rear surface 30b of the PCBA 24 as shown in FIG. 13. In another embodiment, following the pressing of the third control button 42c, the PCBA 24 is programmed to excite the beacon light element 40. In one embodiment, following the pressing of the control button 42, the PCBA 24 is programmed to excite the plurality of light elements 36 and / or the beacon light element 40, causing the light elements (36 and / or 40) to emit a specific type of light, a specific color of light, or a combination thereof.

[0059] In one embodiment, following the pressing of the control button 42, the PCBA 24 is programmed to excite the plurality of light elements 36 and / or the beacon light element 40, causing the light elements (36 and / or 40) to emit light in a predetermined pattern, such as a strobe pattern, a timed flash pattern, a continuous pattern, a pattern where colors alternate, or a combination thereof.

[0060] In one embodiment, following the pressing of the control button 42, the PCBA 24 is programmed to excite the plurality of light elements 36 and / or the beacon light element 40, causing the light elements (36 and / or 40) to emit light in a predetermined pattern, such as a strobe pattern, a timed flash pattern, a continuous pattern, a pattern where colors alternate, or a combination thereof.

[0061] ​​​​​​​​​​ In one embodiment, the PCBA 24 is programmed to energize a plurality of light elements 36 and beacon light elements 40 following the depression of a single control button 42.

[0062] In one embodiment, the PCBA 24 includes a control button 42 that is an emergency button 44, as shown in FIG. 1. The "emergency button" can energize all light elements (36 and / or 40) following depression and can stop all energy to all light elements (36 and / or 40) following a second depression. In one embodiment, the emergency button 44 is centrally positioned within the upper housing 12, as shown in FIG. 1.

[0063] In one embodiment, the PCBA 24 includes a control button 42 that is a power saving button 46, as shown in FIG. 16. The "power saving button" energizes only a portion of the light elements (36 and / or 40) to be energized. In one embodiment, the power saving button energizes from 10%, or 20%, or 30%, or 40% to 50%, or 60%, or 70%, or 80% of the light elements (36 and 40) of the safety light 10.

[0064] The control buttons (42, 44, 46) are formed from one or more flexible materials. A non-limiting example of a suitable flexible material is rubber.

[0065] In one embodiment, the control buttons (42, 44, 46) are formed from a button pad 48, as shown in FIGS. 16 and 17. In one embodiment, the button pad ​ 48 has an integrated design, and the control buttons (42, 44, 46) are made of a one-piece flexible material. The button pad 48 has two opposing surfaces, including an upper surface 50 and a bottom surface 52. As shown in FIG. 16, the control buttons (42, 44, 46) protrude from the upper surface 50 of the button pad 48.

[0066] The button pad 48 has a predetermined cross-sectional shape. The cross-sectional shape can be any cross-sectional shape disclosed in this specification. The cross-sectional shape of the button pad 48 is the same as the cross-sectional shape of the upper housing 12. FIGS. 16 and 17 show a button pad 48 having a rectangular cross-sectional shape.

[0067] In some embodiments, the button pad 48 includes a plurality of threaded openings 56, as shown in FIGS. 16 and 17. A "threaded opening" is a cavity in the button pad 48 sized to receive a threaded fastener 114, such as a screw. The threaded openings 56 allow the threaded fastener 114 to extend through the button pad 48. In some embodiments, the threaded openings 56 of the button pad 48 are aligned with the threaded openings 38 of the PCBA 24, which is aligned with the threaded connector 22 of the upper housing 12, allowing the threaded fastener 114 to extend through the PCBA 24 and the button pad 48 and connect to the upper housing 12. In some embodiments, the button pad 48 includes from two or three to four, or five, or six threaded openings 56. In some embodiments, The button pad 48 includes four threaded openings 56.

[0068] In certain embodiments, the button pad 48 has an upper portion 48 a and a bottom portion 48b, as shown in FIG. 16. In certain embodiments, the upper housing 12 is sized to receive the upper portion 48a of the button pad 48.

[0069] In certain embodiments, the upper housing 12 includes a plurality of button openings 54, as shown in FIG. 2. A "button opening" is a cavity in the wall portion 14 of the upper housing 12 and is configured such that the control buttons (42, 44, 46) can extend through the wall portion 14, as shown in FIGS. 1 and 59. In certain embodiments, the upper housing 12 includes a plurality of button openings 54, and each button opening 54 is aligned with a control button (42, 44, 46) of the button pad 48. The number of control buttons (42, 44, 46) on the button pad 48 is the same as the number of button openings 54 in the upper housing 12.

[0070] In certain embodiments, the button pad 48 includes a beacon opening 58, as shown in FIGS. 16 and 17. A "beacon opening" is a cavity in the button pad 48 sized to receive the beacon light element 40 and is configured such that the beacon light element 40 can extend through the button pad 48.

[0071] In certain embodiments, the bottom portion 48b of the button pad 48 serves as a rubberized gasket, and the rubberized gasket seals between the lens 64 and the upper housing 12. A waterproof seal or semi-waterproof seal is formed therebetween.

[0072] The control button 42 can include two or more embodiments disclosed herein. Yes.

[0073] The button pad 48 can include two or more embodiments disclosed herein. Yes.

[0074] F. Beacon Light Lens In certain embodiments, the safety light 10 includes a beacon light lens 60 as shown in FIGS. 1, 18-20, and 70. The beacon light lens 60 is coupled to the beacon light element 40. The beacon light lens 60 is formed from one or more rigid materials, and light can pass through the one or more rigid materials. Non-limiting examples of suitable rigid materials include impact-resistant polymers, thermoplastic polymers, thermosetting polymers, composites, glass, ceramic, cellulose, acrylic, and / or combinations thereof. In certain embodiments, the beacon light lens 60 is formed from glass, polymethyl methacrylate, polycarbonate resin, polystyrene resin, styrene-acrylonitrile resin, cellulose acetate, polypropylene, nylon, polychlorotrifluoroethylene, ethylene-tetrafluoroethylene copolymer, polyvinylidene chloride, ethylene-propylene fluoride copolymer, polyethylene terephthalate, silic class, or combinations thereof. In certain embodiments, the beacon light lens 60 is coupled to the beacon light element 40.

[0075] formed from one or more rigid materials, and light can pass through the one or more rigid materials. Non-limiting examples of suitable rigid materials include impact-resistant polymers, thermoplastic polymers, thermosetting polymers, composites, glass, ceramic, cellulose, acrylic, and / or combinations thereof. In certain embodiments, the beacon light lens 60 is formed from glass, polymethyl methacrylate, polycarbonate resin, polystyrene resin, styrene-acrylonitrile resin, cellulose acetate, polypropylene, nylon, polychlorotrifluoroethylene, ethylene-tetrafluoroethylene copolymer, polyvinylidene chloride, ethylene-propylene fluoride copolymer, polyethylene terephthalate, silic class, or combinations thereof. In certain embodiments, the beacon light lens 60 is formed from one or more rigid materials, and light can pass through the one or more rigid materials. Non-limiting examples of suitable rigid materials include impact-resistant polymers, thermoplastic polymers, thermosetting polymers, composites, glass, ceramic, cellulose, acrylic, and / or combinations thereof. In certain embodiments, the beacon light lens 60 is formed from glass, polymethyl methacrylate, polycarbonate resin, polystyrene resin, styrene-acrylonitrile resin, cellulose acetate, polypropylene, nylon, polychlorotrifluoroethylene, ethylene-tetrafluoroethylene copolymer, polyvinylidene chloride, ethylene-propylene fluoride copolymer, polyethylene terephthalate, silic class, or combinations thereof. In certain embodiments, the beacon light lens 60 is formed from one or more rigid materials, and light can pass through the one or more rigid materials. Non-limiting examples of suitable rigid materials include impact-resistant polymers, thermoplastic polymers, thermosetting polymers, composites, glass, ceramic, cellulose, acrylic, and / or combinations thereof. In certain embodiments, the beacon light lens 60 is formed from glass, polymethyl methacrylate, polycarbonate resin, polystyrene resin, styrene-acrylonitrile resin, cellulose acetate, polypropylene, nylon, polychlorotrifluoroethylene, ethylene-tetrafluoroethylene copolymer, polyvinylidene chloride, ethylene-propylene fluoride copolymer, polyethylene terephthalate, silic class, or combinations thereof. In certain embodiments, the beacon light lens 60 is formed from one or more rigid materials, and light can pass through the one or more rigid materials. Non-limiting examples of suitable rigid materials include impact-resistant polymers, thermoplastic polymers, thermosetting polymers, composites, glass, ceramic, cellulose, acrylic, and / or combinations thereof. In certain embodiments, the beacon light lens 60 is formed from glass, polymethyl methacrylate, polycarbonate resin, polystyrene resin, styrene-acrylonitrile resin, cellulose acetate, polypropylene, nylon, polychlorotrifluoroethylene, ethylene-tetrafluoroethylene copolymer, polyvinylidene chloride, ethylene-propylene fluoride copolymer, polyethylene terephthalate, silic class, or combinations thereof. In certain embodiments, the beacon light lens 60 is formed from glass, polymethyl methacrylate, polycarbonate resin, polystyrene resin, styrene-acrylonitrile resin, cellulose acetate, polypropylene, nylon, polychlorotrifluoroethylene, ethylene-tetrafluoroethylene copolymer, polyvinylidene chloride, ethylene-propylene fluoride copolymer, polyethylene terephthalate, silic class, or combinations thereof. In certain embodiments, the beacon light lens 60 is formed from glass, polymethyl methacrylate, polycarbonate resin, polystyrene resin, styrene-acrylonitrile resin, cellulose acetate, polypropylene, nylon, polychlorotrifluoroethylene, ethylene-tetrafluoroethylene copolymer, polyvinylidene chloride, ethylene-propylene fluoride copolymer, polyethylene terephthalate, silic class, or combinations thereof. In certain embodiments, the beacon light lens 60 is formed from glass, polymethyl methacrylate, polycarbonate resin, polystyrene resin, styrene-acrylonitrile resin, cellulose acetate, polypropylene, nylon, polychlorotrifluoroethylene, ethylene-tetrafluoroethylene copolymer, polyvinylidene chloride, ethylene-propylene fluoride copolymer, polyethylene terephthalate, silic class, or combinations thereof. In certain embodiments, the beacon light lens 60 is formed from glass, polymethyl methacrylate, polycarbonate resin, polystyrene resin, styrene-acrylonitrile resin, cellulose acetate, polypropylene, nylon, polychlorotrifluoroethylene, ethylene-tetrafluoroethylene copolymer, polyvinylidene chloride, ethylene-propylene fluoride copolymer, polyethylene terephthalate, silic class, or combinations thereof. In certain embodiments, the beacon light lens 60 is formed from glass, polymethyl methacrylate, polycarbonate resin, polystyrene resin, styrene-acrylonitrile resin, cellulose acetate, polypropylene, nylon, polychlorotrifluoroethylene, ethylene-tetrafluoroethylene copolymer, polyvinylidene chloride, ethylene-propylene fluoride copolymer, polyethylene terephthalate, silic class, or combinations thereof. In certain embodiments, the beacon light lens 60 is formed from glass, polymethyl methacrylate, polycarbonate resin, polystyrene resin, styrene-acrylonitrile resin, cellulose acetate, polypropylene, nylon, polychlorotrifluoroethylene, ethylene-tetrafluoroethylene copolymer, polyvinylidene chloride, ethylene-propylene fluoride copolymer, polyethylene terephthalate, silic class, or combinations thereof. In certain embodiments, the beacon light lens 60 is , is formed of a transparent material or a translucent material. A "transparent" material allows all light or 100% of the light to pass through the material. A "translucent" material allows more than 0% to less than 100% of the light to pass through the material. or less than 100% of the light to pass through the material.

[0076] The beacon light lens 60 has a predetermined cross-sectional shape. The cross-sectional shape can be any cross-sectional shape disclosed herein. FIG. 19 shows a beacon light lens 60 having a circular cross-sectional shape.

[0077] In some embodiments, the beacon light lens 60 is connected to the beacon light element 40 and the button pad 48. In further embodiments, the beacon light lens 60 is connected to the beacon light element 40 and the upper surface 50 of the button pad 48.

[0078] The beacon light lens 60 is aligned with the beacon light element 40 such that light emitted from the beacon light element 40 passes through the beacon light lens 60.

[0079] In some embodiments, the upper housing 12 has a beacon light lens opening 62, as shown in FIG. 2. A "beacon light lens opening" is an aperture in the wall 14 of the upper housing 12 sized to receive the beacon light lens 60 such that at least a portion of the beacon light lens 60 can extend through the upper housing 12.

[0080] In some embodiments, the beacon light lens 60 is upper, as shown in FIG. 18.​​​​​​​​​​​​ It has an upper portion 60a and a bottom portion 60b. The upper portion 60a has a diameter that is smaller (<) than the diameter of the bottom portion 60b.

[0081] In one embodiment, the beacon light lens 60 has a reflective surface 61 within the bottom portion 60b, as shown in FIG. 18. A “reflective surface” is a plane that can reflect light. In one embodiment, the plane is coated with a reflective material such as, for example, a metal (e.g., nickel, chrome, aluminum, gold, silver, and combinations thereof) or a polymeric material to form the reflective surface. In one embodiment, the reflective material is vacuum deposited onto the plane to form the reflective surface. In one embodiment, the reflective surface 61 has a conical shape, as shown in FIG. 18. Light emitted from the beacon light element 40 is reflected off the reflective surface 61 and projected through the upper portion 60a of the beacon light lens 60.

[0082] In one embodiment, the upper housing 12 has a beacon light lens opening 62 sized to receive the upper portion 60a of the beacon light lens 60 rather than the bottom portion 60b of the beacon light lens 60. As a result, the bottom portion 60b of the beacon light lens 60 is contained within the safety light 10 below the bottom surface 18 of the upper housing 12. In one embodiment, the bottom portion 60b of the beacon light lens 60 is contained within the safety light 10 below the bottom surface 18 of the upper housing 12 and above the upper surface 50 of the button pad 48. In other words, the beacon light lens 60 The bottom portion 60b of the beacon light lens 60 is positioned between the button pad 48 and the upper housing 12, and the upper portion 60a of the beacon light lens 60 extends through the wall portion 14 of the upper housing 12. The bottom portion 60b of the beacon light lens 60 is positioned between the button pad 48 and the upper housing 12, and the upper portion 60a of the beacon light lens 60 extends through the wall portion 14 of the upper housing 12. The beacon light lens 60 may or may not protrude beyond the upper surface 16 of the upper housing 12. In certain embodiments, the beacon light lens 60 protrudes beyond the upper surface 16 of the upper housing 12 as shown in FIGS. 1, 60, and 68.

[0083] The beacon light lens 60 may or may not protrude beyond the upper surface 16 of the upper housing 12. In certain embodiments, the beacon light lens 60 protrudes beyond the upper surface 16 of the upper housing 12 as shown in FIGS. 1, 60, and 68. The beacon light lens 60 may or may not protrude beyond the upper surface 16 of the upper housing 12. In certain embodiments, the beacon light lens 60 protrudes beyond the upper surface 16 of the upper housing 12 as shown in FIGS. 1, 60, and 68. The safety light 10 includes the same number of beacon light elements 40 and beacon light lenses 60. In certain embodiments, the safety light 10 includes from 1 to 2, or 3, or up to 4 beacon light lenses 60. In certain embodiments, the safety light 10 includes 1 and only 1 beacon light lens 60. The safety light 10 includes the same number of beacon light elements 40 and beacon light lenses 60. In certain embodiments, the safety light 10 includes from 1 to 2, or 3, or up to 4 beacon light lenses 60. In certain embodiments, the safety light 10 includes 1 and only 1 beacon light lens 60.

[0084] The safety light 10 includes the same number of beacon light elements 40 and beacon light lenses 60. In certain embodiments, the safety light 10 includes from 1 to 2, or 3, or up to 4 beacon light lenses 60. In certain embodiments, the safety light 10 includes 1 and only 1 beacon light lens 60. The safety light 10 includes the same number of beacon light elements 40 and beacon light lenses 60. In certain embodiments, the safety light 10 includes from 1 to 2, or 3, or up to 4 beacon light lenses 60. In certain embodiments, the safety light 10 includes 1 and only 1 beacon light lens 60. The safety light 10 includes the same number of beacon light elements 40 and beacon light lenses 60. In certain embodiments, the safety light 10 includes from 1 to 2, or 3, or up to 4 beacon light lenses 60. In certain embodiments, the safety light 10 includes 1 and only 1 beacon light lens 60. The safety light 10 includes the same number of beacon light elements 40 and beacon light lenses 60. In certain embodiments, the safety light 10 includes from 1 to 2, or 3, or up to 4 beacon light lenses 60. In certain embodiments, the safety light 10 includes 1 and only 1 beacon light lens 60.

[0085] The beacon light lens 60 disclosed herein can include more than one embodiment. The beacon light lens 60 disclosed herein can include more than one embodiment.

[0086] G. Lens The safety light 10 includes a lens 64, and the lens 64 is connected to the bottom surface 28 of the PCBA 24 and a plurality of light elements 36. The lens 64 has an angled reflective surface 66 and a plurality of side surfaces 68 as shown in FIGS. 1 and 21 - 29. The safety light 10 includes a lens 64, and the lens 64 is connected to the bottom surface 28 of the PCBA 24 and a plurality of light elements 36. The lens 64 has an angled reflective surface 66 and a plurality of side surfaces 68 as shown in FIGS. 1 and 21 - 29. The safety light 10 includes a lens 64, and the lens 64 is connected to the bottom surface 28 of the PCBA 24 and a plurality of light elements 36. The lens 64 has an angled reflective surface 66 and a plurality of side surfaces 68 as shown in FIGS. 1 and 21 - 29. The safety light 10 includes a lens 64, and the lens 64 is connected to the bottom surface 28 of the PCBA 24 and a plurality of light elements 36. The lens 64 has an angled reflective surface 66 and a plurality of side surfaces 68 as shown in FIGS. 1 and 21 - 29.

[0087] The lens 64 can be formed from any lens material disclosed herein. In certain embodiments, the lens 64 is formed from a transparent or translucent material. The lens 64 can be formed from any lens material disclosed herein. In certain embodiments, the lens 64 is formed from a transparent or translucent material.

[0088] In one embodiment, the lens 64 is disposed on the upper surface of the lens 64 as shown in FIGS. The lens 64 has two opposing surfaces, including a face 70 and a bottom surface 72. Surface 70 is oriented parallel to a bottom surface 72 of lens 64. The term "parallel" as used herein refers to the fact that the top surface 70 is parallel to the bottom surface 72 of the lens 64. It indicates that the two elements extend in the same direction or in substantially the same direction. shows a top surface 70 and a bottom surface 72 that are parallel to one another.

[0089] In one embodiment, the lens 64 has a bottom surface 72 that is a reflective surface. A "surface" is a flat surface that can reflect light. In some embodiments, the flat surface can be, for example, , metals (e.g., nickel, chromium, aluminum, gold, silver, and combinations thereof) or polymeric materials to form a reflective surface. In some embodiments, the reflective material is vacuum deposited onto a flat surface to form a reflective surface. .

[0090] Lens 64 includes an angled reflective surface 66. An "angled reflective surface" is defined as a surface that is 4, the top surface 70 of the lens, the bottom surface 72 of the lens, or a combination thereof, other than 90°. The plane extends at an angle of 0.05 mm to 0.05 mm, and the plane is a plane of light emitted from the light elements 36. The angled reflective surface 66 can be flat or curved. In one embodiment, the angled reflective surface 66 may be flat. 21-29 show a flat angled reflective surface 66. shows the provided lens 64.

[0091] In one embodiment, the angle X between the bottom surface 72 and the angled reflective surface 66 is, as shown in FIG. 29 110°, or 115°, or 120°, or 125°, or up to 130°, or 135°, or 140°, or 145°, or 150°. In one embodiment, the angle X between the bottom surface 72 and the angled reflective surface 66 is 135°.

[0092] In one embodiment, the lens 64 includes from 1 to 2, or 3, or 4, or 5 or 6, or 7, or 8, or 9, or 10, or 12, or 14, or 16, or 18, or 20, or 22, or 24 or 26, or 28, or 30, or up to 40 angled reflective surfaces 66. For the purposes of this disclosure, each angled reflective surface 66 having the same angle X between the bottom surface 72 of the lens 64 and the angled reflective surface 66, from 110°, or 115°, or 120°, or 125° to 130 °, or 135°, or 140°, or 145°, or 150° shall constitute the "first angled reflective surface" 66a, as shown in FIGS. 21 - 29. However, it is understood that the first angled reflective surface 66a shown in FIGS. 21 - 29 includes 18 individual flat angled reflective surfaces 66, as shown in FIG. 26. In one embodiment, the angle Y between the top surface 70 and the angled reflective surface 66 is, as shown in FIG. 29 shall constitute the "first angled reflective surface" 66a. However, it is understood that the first angled reflective surface 66a shown in FIGS. 21 - 29 includes 18 individual flat angled reflective surfaces 66, as shown in FIG. 26. It is understood that the first angled reflective surface 66a shown in FIGS. 21 - 29 includes 18

[0093] In one embodiment, the angle Y between the top surface 70 and the angled reflective surface 66 is, as shown in FIG. 29 As shown, it is either 110°, or 115°, or 120°, or 125°, or from 130°, or 135°, or 140°, or 145°, to 150°. In certain embodiments, the angle Y between the upper surface 70 and the angled reflective surface 66 is 135°.

[0094] In certain embodiments, the lens 64 includes a first angled reflective surface 66a and a second angled reflective surface 66b, as shown in FIGS. 21-29. For the purposes of this disclosure, each angled reflective surface 66 having the same angle Y between the upper surface 70 of the lens 64 and the angled reflective surface 66, from 110°, or 115°, or 120°, or 125° to 130°, or 135°, or 14 0°, or 145°, or 150°, shall constitute the "second angled reflective surface" 66b, as shown in FIGS. 21-29. However, it is understood that the second angled reflective surface 66b shown in FIGS. 21-29 includes 14 individual flat angled reflective surfaces, as shown in FIGS. 21 and 25.

[0095] In certain embodiments, the lens 64 includes a first angled reflective surface 66a and a second angled reflective surface 66b. The angle Z between the first angled reflective surface 66a and the second angled reflective surface 66b is from 80° or 85°, as shown in FIG. 29, to 90°, or 95°, or 100°. In certain embodiments, the lens 64 includes a first angled reflective surface 66a and a second angled reflective surface 66b. The angle Z between the first angled reflective surface 66a and the second angled reflective surface 66b is 90°. ​​ is as follows.

[0096] The first angled reflective surface 66a and the second angled reflective surface 66b may or may not be continuous around the periphery 74 of the lens 6 4. Figures 21 - 29 show the first angled reflective surface 66a and the second angled reflective surface 66b that are not continuous around the periphery 74 of the lens 64. Rather, they are discontinuous.

[0097] In one embodiment, the lens 64 includes the first angled reflective surface 66a, and the angle X between the bottom surface 72 and the first angled reflective surface 66a is 135°. In another embodiment, the lens 64 includes the second angled reflective surface 66b, and the angle Y between the upper surface 70 and the second angled reflective surface 66b is 135°. In a further embodiment, the angle Z between the first angled reflective surface 66a and the second angled reflective surface 66b is 90°.

[0098] The lens 64 has a plurality of side surfaces 68. In one embodiment, the lens 64 includes from 4 to 5, or 6, or 7, or up to 8 side surfaces 68. In one embodiment, the lens 64 includes 4 side surfaces 68. In one embodiment, the lens 64 includes a front side surface 68a, a rear side surface 68b, a left side surface 68c, and a right side surface 68d, as shown in Figures 21 - 24, 27, and 28. Each side surface 68 extends perpendicularly to the upper surface 70 and the bottom surface 72 of the lens 64, as shown in Figure 29. The upper surface 70 and the bottom surface 72 of the lens 64 The side surface 68 that extends "vertically" with respect to it is at an angle of 90° with the upper surface 70 and the bottom surface 72 of the lens 64. Each side surface 68 can be flat or curved. FIG. 29 shows a lens 64 with a flat side surface 68. shown.

[0099] The side surface 68 extends in a continuous manner around the peripheral portion 74 of the lens 64.

[0100] The side surface 68 is not reflective. In other words, light does not reflect off the side surface 68 of the lens 64, but rather transmits or projects through the side surface 68.

[0101] In certain embodiments, the plurality of light elements 36 emit light directed away from the bottom surface 28 of the PCBA 24, and the light reflects off the first angled reflective surface 66a of the lens 64 and projects through the plurality of side surfaces 68 of the lens 64. The angle of incidence (i.e., the angle at which the light hits the reflective surface) is understood to be equal to the angle of reflection (i.e., the angle at which the light reflects off the reflective surface). Thus, the current safety light 10 advantageously is, for example, angled at 90° with respect to the upper surface 70 of the lens 64 and directs its light elements 36 downward, and still projects light outwardly through the plurality of side surfaces 68 of the lens 64 in a direction parallel or substantially parallel to the upper surface 70 of the lens 64. This configuration allows the light elements 36 to be positioned above the lens 64 rather than behind the lens (i.e., parallel to the lens), enabling a safety light 10 with a smaller length and width compared to conventional safety lights. 36 downward, and still projects light outwardly through the plurality of side surfaces 68 of the lens 64 in a direction parallel or substantially parallel to the upper surface 70 of the lens 64. This configuration allows the light elements 36 to be positioned above the lens 64 rather than behind the lens (i.e., parallel to the lens), enabling a safety light 10 with a smaller length and width compared to conventional safety lights. above the lens 64, enabling a safety light 10 with a smaller length and width compared to conventional safety lights. .

[0102] In one embodiment, lens 64 includes a plurality of light posts 76 coupled to the upper surface 70 of the lens 64 as shown in FIGS. 21, 27, and 28. The lens 64 and the light posts 76 can have a unitary design or a composite design. A lens 64 with a light post 76 having a "unitary design" is formed from a one-piece rigid material, such as a molded piece. A lens 64 with a light post 7 6 having a "composite design" is formed from two or more individual pieces (or parts) that are combined during assembly. Each light post 76 is coupled to a light element 36. Thus, the safety light 10 includes the same number of light elements 36 and light posts 76. The light posts 76 advantageously reduce the separation between the lens 64 and the plurality of light elements 36, and thus reduce the amount of air present between the lens 64 and the plurality of light elements 36. The reduction of air between the lens 64 and the plurality of light elements 36 reduces the amount of light scattering and attenuation that occurs in the air, resulting in more light entering the lens 64. Each light post 76 has a predetermined shape. Non-limiting examples of suitable shapes include a square prism, a rectangular parallelepiped, a cylinder, a frustum of a cone, a pentagonal prism, a scalene quadrilateral prism, and combinations thereof. FIG. 21 shows a light post 76 having a rectangular parallelepiped shape.

[0103] The lens 64 disclosed herein can include two or more embodiments.

[0104] .

[0105] In one embodiment, as shown in FIG. 80, the lens 364 includes a plurality of spacing posts 377 connected to the upper surface 370 of the lens 364. The lens 364 and the spacing posts 377 can have a one-piece design or a composite design. The lens 364 with spacing posts 377 having a "one-piece design" is formed from a one-piece rigid material such as molded plastic. The lens 364 with spacing posts 377 having a "composite design" is formed from two or more individual pieces (or parts) that are combined during assembly. The spacing posts 377 are positioned between the light posts 376 as shown in FIG. 80. Each spacing post 377 has a height H which is the distance between the upper surface 370 of the lens and the upper surface 379 of the spacing post. Each light post 376 has a height H which is the distance between the upper surface 370 of the lens and the upper surface 379 of the light post. Each spacing post 377 has a height H greater than the height H of each light post 376. The bottom surface of the PCBA is in contact with the upper surface 379 of each spacing post 377. When the bottom surface of the PCBA is in contact with the upper surface 379 of each spacing post 377, a gap (i.e., a cavity) is formed between the upper surface 375 of each light post 376 and each light element. The lens 364 with spacing posts 377 having a "composite design" is formed from two or more individual pieces (or parts) that are combined during assembly. The spacing posts 377 are positioned between the light posts 376 as shown in FIG. 80. Each spacing post 377 has a height H which is the distance between the upper surface 370 of the lens and the upper surface 379 of the spacing post. Each light post 376 has a height H which is the distance between the upper surface 370 of the lens and the upper surface 379 of the light post. Each spacing post 377 has a height H greater than the height H of each light post 376. The bottom surface of the PCBA is in contact with the upper surface 379 of each spacing post 377. When the bottom surface of the PCBA is in contact with the upper surface 379 of each spacing post 377, a gap (i.e., a cavity) is formed between the upper surface 375 of each light post 376 and each light element. S which is the distance between the upper surface 370 of the lens and the upper surface 379 of the spacing post. Each light post 376 has a height H S which is the distance between the upper surface 370 of the lens and the upper surface 379 of the spacing post. Each light post 376 has a height H which is the distance between the upper surface 370 of the lens and the upper surface 379 of the light post. Each spacing post 377 has a height H P which is the distance between the upper surface 370 of the lens and the upper surface 379 of the spacing post. Each light post 376 has a height H P which is the distance between the upper surface 370 of the lens and the upper surface 379 of the light post. Each spacing post 377 has a height H which is the distance between the upper surface 370 of the lens and the upper surface 379 of the light post. Each spacing post 377 has a height H greater than the height H of each light post 376. The bottom surface of the PCBA is in contact with the upper surface 379 of each spacing post 377. When the bottom surface of the PCBA is in contact with the upper surface 379 of each spacing post 377, a gap (i.e., a cavity) is formed between the upper surface 375 of each light post 376 and each light element. P which is the distance between the upper surface 370 of the lens and the upper surface 379 of the spacing post. Each light post 376 has a height H greater than the height H of each light post 376. The bottom surface of the PCBA is in contact with the upper surface 379 of each spacing post 377. When the bottom surface of the PCBA is in contact with the upper surface 379 of each spacing post 377, a gap (i.e., a cavity) is formed between the upper surface 375 of each light post 376 and each light element. S which is the distance between the upper surface 370 of the lens and the upper surface 379 of the spacing post. Each light post 376 has a height H greater than the height H of each light post 376. The bottom surface of the PCBA is in contact with the upper surface 379 of each spacing post 377. When the bottom surface of the PCBA is in contact with the upper surface 379 of each spacing post 377, a gap (i.e., a cavity) is formed between the upper surface 375 of each light post 376 and each light element. which is the distance between the upper surface 370 of the lens and the upper surface 379 of the spacing post. Each light post 376 has a height H greater than the height H of each light post 376. The bottom surface of the PCBA is in contact with the upper surface 379 of each spacing post 377. When the bottom surface of the PCBA is in contact with the upper surface 379 of each spacing post 377, a gap (i.e., a cavity) is formed between the upper surface 375 of each light post 376 and each light element. It exists in. In other words, the light element is not in direct contact with the lens 364 and further is not in direct contact with the light post 376. The gap protects the light element from potential damage that can be caused by direct contact between the light element and the lens 364. As used herein, "direct contact" represents a predetermined configuration by which the light element is positioned immediately adjacent to the lens 364, the light element touches the lens 364, and no intervening structure, substantial cavity, or cavity exists between the light element and the lens 364. Rather, the light post 376 is not in direct contact with the light element. The gap protects the light element from potential damage that can be caused by direct contact between the light element and the lens 364. As used herein, "direct contact" represents a predetermined configuration by which the light element is positioned immediately adjacent to the lens 364, the light element touches the lens 364, and no intervening structure, substantial cavity, or cavity exists between the light element and the lens 364. Rather, the light post 376 is not in direct contact with the light element. The gap protects the light element from potential damage that can be caused by direct contact between the light element and the lens 364. As used herein, "direct contact" represents a predetermined configuration by which the light element is positioned immediately adjacent to the lens 364, the light element touches the lens 364, and no intervening structure, substantial cavity, or cavity exists between the light element and the lens 364. Rather, the light post 376 is not in direct contact with the light element. The gap protects the light element from potential damage that can be caused by direct contact between the light element and the lens 364. As used herein, "direct contact" represents a predetermined configuration by which the light element is positioned immediately adjacent to the lens 364, the light element touches the lens 364, and no intervening structure, substantial cavity, or cavity exists between the light element and the lens 364. .

[0106] In some embodiments, each light post 376 has a height H that is from 1 mm, or 1.5 mm, or 1.9 mm to 2.0 mm or 2.5 mm . P In some embodiments, each light post 376 has a height H that is from 1 mm, or 1.5 mm, or 1.9 mm to 2.0 mm or 2.5 mm.

[0107] In some embodiments, each spacing post 377 has a height H that is from 2.6 mm, or 2.7 mm, or 2.8 mm to 2.9 mm, or 3.0 mm, or 3.2 mm, or 3.5 mm. In some embodiments, each spacing post 377 has a height H that is from 2.6 mm, or 2.7 mm, or 2.8 mm to 2.9 mm, or 3.0 mm, or 3.2 mm, or 3.5 mm. S In some embodiments, each spacing post 377 has a height H that is from 2.6 mm, or 2.7 mm, or 2.8 mm to 2.9 mm, or 3.0 mm, or 3.2 mm, or 3.5 mm.

[0108] In some embodiments, each light post 376 has a height H that is from 1 mm, or 1.5 mm, or 1.9 mm to 2.0 mm or 2.5 mm . P and each spacing post 377 has a height H that is from 2.6 mm, or 2.7 mm, or 2.8 mm to 2.9 mm, or 3.0 mm, or 3.2 mm, or 3.5 mm. SIt has. In a further embodiment, each light post 376 is 1.9 mm to 2.0 mm in height H P and each spacing post 377 is 2.8 mm to 2.9 mm in height H S It has.

[0109] In one embodiment, the lens 364 includes 2, or 3, or 4 to 5, or 6, or 7, or 8, or up to 10 spacing posts 377. In a further embodiment, the lens 364 includes 8 spacing posts 377, and each spacing post is positioned between the light posts 376.

[0110] The lens 364 disclosed herein can include more than one embodiment. It is.

[0111] H. Rubber Seal In one embodiment, the safety light 10 includes a rubber seal 78 as shown in FIGS. 1 and 30-39. It includes a rubber seal 78.

[0112] The rubber seal 78 serves as a rubber - processed gasket, and the rubber - processed gasket forms a waterproof or semi - waterproof seal between the lens 64 and the bottom housing 94. The rubber - processed gasket forms a waterproof or semi - waterproof seal between the lens 64 and the bottom housing 94. It is forming.

[0113] The rubber seal 78 has a predetermined cross - sectional shape. The cross - sectional shape can be any cross - sectional shape disclosed herein. The rubber seal 78 has the same cross - sectional shape as the cross - sectional shape of the upper housing 12. FIGS. 38 and 39 show a rubber seal 78 having a rectangular cross - sectional shape. The rubber seal 78 has a predetermined cross - sectional shape. The cross - sectional shape can be any cross - sectional shape disclosed herein. The rubber seal 78 has the same cross - sectional shape as the cross - sectional shape of the upper housing 12. FIGS. 38 and 39 show a rubber seal 78 having a rectangular cross - sectional shape. FIGS. 38 and 39 show a rubber seal 78 having a rectangular cross - sectional shape. It is showing.

[0114] As shown in FIGS. 30 and 32, the rubber seal 78 has two opposing surfaces including an upper surface 80 and a bottom surface 82.

[0115] In certain embodiments, as shown in FIGS. 34-35, the rubber seal 78 has an upper portion 78a and a bottom portion 78b. In certain embodiments, the lens 64 is sized to receive the upper portion 78a of the rubber seal 78. In certain embodiments , the upper portion 78a of the rubber seal 78 is connected to the lens 64 and the PCBA 24 .

[0116] In certain embodiments, as shown in FIGS. 30 and 33, the rubber seal 78 includes a plurality of threaded openings 84. A "threaded opening" is a cavity in the rubber seal 78 sized to receive a threaded fastener 114 such as a screw. The threaded openings 84 allow the threaded fastener 114 to extend through the rubber seal 78. In certain embodiments, the threaded openings 84 of the rubber seal 78 are aligned with the threaded openings 38 of the PCBA 24, which are aligned with the threaded openings 56 of the button pad 48, which are aligned with the threaded connector 22 of the upper housing 12, such that the threaded fastener 114 can extend through the rubber seal 78, the PCBA 24, and the button pad 48 and connect to the upper housing 12. In certain embodiments, the rubber seal 78 includes from two or three to four, or five, or six threaded openings 84. In certain embodiments, the rubber seal 78 includes four threaded openings 84.

[0117] In one embodiment, the rubber seal 78 includes a rechargeable power opening 86 as shown in FIGS. 38 and 39. The "rechargeable power opening" is a cavity in the rubber seal 78 sized to receive the rechargeable power source 3 2. In one embodiment, the rechargeable power source 32 is connected to the rubber seal 78. In one embodiment, the rubber seal 78 includes a recharge port opening 88 as shown in FIGS. 38 and 39. The "recharge port opening" is a cavity in the rubber seal 78 sized to receive the recharge port 34. A non-limiting example of a suitable recharge port 34 is a universal serial bus (USB) port as shown in FIG. 41. The recharge port 34 is electrically connected to the PCBA 24 and the rechargeable power source 32.

[0118] In one embodiment, the rubber seal 78 includes a recharge port cover 90 as shown in FIGS. 32 and 33. In one embodiment, the recharge port cover 90 is attached to the bottom portion 78b of the rubber seal 78 by a flexible hinge 92. FIGS. 32 and 33 show the recharge port cover 90 attached to the bottom portion 78b of the rubber seal 78 by a flexible hinge 92. The flexible hinge 92 allows access to the recharge port 34 when the recharge port cover 90 is in the open position as shown in FIGS. 30 and 65. When the recharge port cover 90 is in the closed position, the recharge port cover 90 creates a protective seal over the recharge port 34. In one embodiment, the rubber seal 78 includes a recharge port cover 90 as shown in FIGS. 32 and 33. In one embodiment, the recharge port cover 90 is attached to the bottom portion 78b of the rubber seal 78 by a flexible hinge 92. FIGS. 32 and 33 show the recharge port cover 90 attached to the bottom portion 78b of the rubber seal 78 by a flexible hinge 92. The flexible hinge 92 allows access to the recharge port 34 when the recharge port cover 90 is in the open position as shown in FIGS. 30 and 65. When the recharge port cover 90 is in the closed position, the recharge port cover 90 creates a protective seal over the recharge port 34.

[0119] In one embodiment, the rubber seal 78 includes a recharge port cover 90 as shown in FIGS. 32 and 33. In one embodiment, the recharge port cover 90 is attached to the bottom portion 78b of the rubber seal 78 by a flexible hinge 92. FIGS. 32 and 33 show the recharge port cover 90 attached to the bottom portion 78b of the rubber seal 78 by a flexible hinge 92. The flexible hinge 92 allows access to the recharge port 34 when the recharge port cover 90 is in the open position as shown in FIGS. 30 and 65. When the recharge port cover 90 is in the closed position, the recharge port cover 90 creates a protective seal over the recharge port 34. 33 show the recharge port cover 90 attached to the bottom portion 78b of the rubber seal 78 by a flexible hinge 92. The flexible hinge 92 allows access to the recharge port 34 when the recharge port cover 90 is in the open position as shown in FIGS. 30 and 65. When the recharge port cover 90 is in the closed position, the recharge port cover 90 creates a protective seal over the recharge port 34. 65. When the recharge port cover 90 is in the open position, the flexible hinge 92 allows access to the recharge port 34 as shown in FIGS. 30 and 65. When the recharge port cover 90 is in the closed position, the recharge port cover 90 creates a protective seal over the recharge port 34. When the recharge port cover 90 is in the closed position, the recharge port cover 90 creates a protective seal over the recharge port 34. Prevent fragments and moisture from entering the recharge port 34.

[0120] The rubber seal 78 disclosed in this specification can include two or more embodiments. Yes.

[0121] I. Bottom housing The safety light 10 includes a bottom housing 94 as shown in FIGS. 42 to 46. .

[0122] The bottom housing 94 is connected to the lens 64. In certain embodiments, the bottom housing 94 is connected to the lens 64 via a rubber seal 78, and the rubber seal 78 is positioned between the bottom housing 94 and the lens 64. The bottom housing 94 is formed of a rigid material. The rigid material can be any rigid material disclosed in this specification. The bottom housing 94 has a wall portion 104 as shown in FIGS. 45 and 59.

[0123] The bottom housing 94 has two opposing surfaces including an upper surface 96 and a bottom surface 98 as shown in FIGS. 42 and 44. In certain embodiments, the upper surface 96 of the bottom housing 94 is connected to the bottom surface 82 of the rubber seal 78. In certain embodiments, the bottom housing 94 includes a plurality of side surfaces 100. In certain embodiments, the side surfaces 100 include a front surface 100a, a rear surface 100b, a left side surface 100c, and a right side surface 100d as shown in FIGS. 42 and 43.

[0124] Yes.

[0125]

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[0127] The bottom housing 94 has a cross-sectional shape, which is defined as described herein. The cross-sectional shape of the bottom housing 94 may be any of the cross-sectional shapes shown. 45 and 46 show the same cross-sectional shape of the upper housing 12. 1 shows a bottom housing 94 having

[0128] In one embodiment, the bottom housing 94 may be, as shown in FIGS. The threaded opening 102 includes a plurality of threaded openings 102. A "threaded opening" is an opening that is of the bottom housing 94 sized to accept such threaded fasteners 114. The threaded opening 102 is a hollow space within the threaded fastener (or 104) through the wall 104 of the bottom housing 94. In one embodiment, the threaded opening 102 in the bottom housing 94 is 2. The threaded opening 84 of the PCBA 24 is aligned with the threaded opening 84 of the PCBA 78. 38, which in turn aligns with threaded opening 56 in button pad 48. It mates with the threaded connector 22 on the upper housing 12 and is The fastener 114 connects the bottom housing 94, the rubber seal 78, the PCBA 24, and the button The pad 48 extends through the upper housing 12. In one embodiment, the threaded opening 102 has a narrow diameter portion and a wide straight portion. A portion of the threaded fastener 114 (e.g., the head of a screw) has a diameter portion. ) cannot extend through the wall 104 of the bottom housing 94 . In certain embodiments, the bottom housing 94 includes from two or three to four, five, or up to six threaded openings 102. In certain embodiments, the bottom housing 9 4 includes four threaded openings 102.

[0129] In certain embodiments, the bottom housing 94 includes a recharge port opening 106, as shown in FIGS. 45 and 46. The "recharge port opening" is a cavity in the wall 104 of the bottom housing 94 sized to receive a recharge port cover 9 0. There is a recharge port opening 106 in the bottom housing 94. The recharge port opening 106 in the bottom housing 94 is aligned with the recharge port opening 88 in the rubber seal 78.

[0130] In certain embodiments, the bottom housing 94 includes a magnet 108. Non-limiting examples of suitable magnets are shown in FIG. 47. The magnet has a predetermined shape. Non-limiting examples of suitable shapes include a square prism, a rectangular parallelepiped, a cylinder, a frustum of a cone, a pentagonal prism, a scalene quadrilateral prism, a pyramid, and combinations thereof. FIG. 47 shows a magnet 108 having a cylindrical shape.

[0131] The safety light 10 including the magnet 108 can advantageously be magnetically coupled to a magnetic material or a magnetic article. Non-limiting examples of magnetic articles include automobiles, motorcycles, bicycles, stands containing magnets, helmets, helmet mounts, boats (e.g., kayaks, motorboats, and canoes), and mounting plates. Non-limiting examples of mounting plates are the mounting plates disclosed in U.S. Patent No. 9,478,108, the entire disclosure of which is incorporated herein by reference. The article is magnetically coupled to the magnet 108. can be disposed between such materials or magnetic articles. For example, a user's clothing (such as, for example, a jacket or a shirt) can be disposed between the mounting plate and the magnet 108, and the magnet 108 is connected to the mounting plate through the user's clothing, thereby releasably attaching the safety light 10 to the user's clothing. Non-limiting examples of suitable articles include clothing, helmets, backpacks, belts, tents, windows, boats (such as boat siding), containers, road signs, and combinations thereof.

[0132] Non-limiting examples of suitable magnets 108 are neodymium iron boron. In some embodiments, the magnet 108 is substantially encapsulated or fully encapsulated within a water-resistant coating such as a silicone coating.

[0133] In some embodiments, the bottom housing 94 includes a magnet bracket 110, as shown in FIGS. 42 and 44. A "magnet bracket" is a protrusion sized to receive and hold the magnet 108. As shown in FIGS. 43 and 44, the magnet bracket 110 includes a cavity in the wall 104 of the bottom housing 94, and the cavity has a diameter smaller than the diameter of the magnet 108. The magnet bracket 110 and the bottom housing 94 can have an integral design or a composite design. The magnet bracket 110 and the magnet 108 have complementary shapes. For example, when the magnet 108 has a cylindrical shape, the magnet bracket 110 has a cylindrical shape sized to receive and hold the magnet 108, as shown in FIG. 61.

[0134] ​ .

[0135] In one embodiment, magnet 108 is coupled to magnet bracket 110. In another embodiment magnet 108 is coupled to the bottom surface 82 of rubber seal 78. In one embodiment magnet 108 is coupled to the bottom surface 82 of rubber seal 78 via adhesive 112 as shown in FIGS. 48, 49, 59, and 61.

[0136] The bottom housing 94 disclosed herein can include two or more embodiments.

[0137] J. Safety Light The present disclosure provides a safety light 10 as shown in FIGS. 1 and 50 - 69. The safety light 10 includes an upper housing 12 having a wall portion 14 and a PCBA 24 coupled to the upper housing 12. The PCBA 24 has an upper surface 26 and a bottom surface 28. The safety light 10 also includes a plurality of light elements 36 coupled to the bottom surface 28 of the PCBA 24. The PCBA 24 is programmed to energize the plurality of light elements 36 subsequent to depression of a first control button 42. The safety light 10 includes a lens 64 coupled to the bottom surface 28 of the PCBA 24 and the plurality of light elements 36. The lens 64 has a first angled reflective surface 66a and a plurality of side surfaces 68. The safety light 10 also includes a bottom housing 94 coupled to the lens 64. In one embodiment, the safety light includes a beacon light element 40 coupled to the upper surface 26 of the PCBA 24 and coupled to the beacon light element 40 ​​​​​​​​​​​​and a beacon light lens 60 attached to the upper housing. The PCBA 24 extends through the wall 14 of the housing 12 and includes a second control button 42b. is programmed to excite the beacon light element 40 following pressing of .

[0138] 48 and 49 show exploded views of an embodiment of the present safety light 10. FIG.

[0139] In one embodiment, the safety light 10 includes an upper housing 12 having a wall 14 and an upper and a PCBA 24 coupled to the housing 12. The PCBA 24 has an upper surface 26 , a bottom surface 28, and a rechargeable power source 32. The safety light 10 also includes a PCB A plurality of light elements 36 are coupled to the bottom surface 28 of PCBA24. 4, following pressing of the first control button 42a, a plurality of light elements of the first group 36a are turned on. 36, and pressing the second control button 42b A second group 36b of light elements 36 is then programmed to be energized. The safety light 10 is mounted on a beacon that is coupled to the top surface 26 of the PCBA 24. The PCBA 24 includes a light element 40, and the PCBA 24 detects the depression of the third control button 42c. The beacon light element 40 is then programmed to be energized. The beacon light lens 60 is connected to the beacon light element 40. The light lens 60 extends through the wall 14 of the upper housing 12. The lens 64 , coupled to the bottom surface 28 of the PCBA 24 and a plurality of light elements 36 . Lens 64 includes a first angled reflective surface 66a, a bottom reflective surface 72, and a number of side surfaces. has a surface 68, and the angle between the bottom reflective surface 72 and the reflective surface 66a with the first angle X is from 110° to 150°. Further, the safety light 10 includes a bottom housing 94 connected to the lens 64, and the bottom housing 94 contains a magnet 108.

[0140] In certain embodiments, the present disclosure provides a safety light 210 as shown in FIGS. 71-79. The safety light 210 includes an upper housing 212 having a wall portion 214, and a PCBA connected to the upper housing 212, the PCBA having an upper surface and a bottom surface, a plurality of light elements connected to the bottom surface of the PCBA, a lens 264 connected to the bottom surface of the PCBA and the plurality of light elements, the lens 264 having a reflective surface with a first angle and a plurality of side surfaces 268, and a bottom housing 294 connected to the lens 264. The bottom housing 294 includes a hinge 292 as shown in FIGS. 71 and 79. The hinge 292 is a protrusion extending from the side surface 300 of the bottom housing. The hinge 292 is sized to receive a recharge port cover 290. FIGS. 77 and 78 show the recharge port cover 290, and the recharge port cover 290 is attached to the hinge 292 extending from the side surface 300 of the bottom housing 294. The recharge port cover 290 is rotatable about the axis of the hinge 292. In FIGS. 77 and 78, the recharge port cover 290 is in the closed position, and the recharge port cover 290 generates a protective seal above the recharge port 234. ​​​​​​​​​​​​​It is configured to prevent debris and moisture from entering the recharge port 234. FIG. 7 As shown in FIGS. 2 and 78, the recharge port cover 290 can have one or more curved ends 291. The curved ends 291 allow the user to more easily grip the recharge port cover 290 and move the recharge port cover 290 from the closed position to the open position. In certain embodiments, the recharge port cover includes two curved ends 291, as shown in FIGS. 7 and 78. FIG. 79 shows the safety light 210 with the recharge port cover 290 removed. As shown in FIG. 79, the recharge port 234 is open to the environment or in the open position when the recharge port cover 290 is absent.

[0141] In certain embodiments, the bottom housing 294 includes a threaded attachment 295 having an exposed end 297, as shown in FIG. 77. The exposed end 297 is open to the environment. A "threaded attachment" is a component sized to receive a threaded article such as a screw or a post. The threaded article can be any threaded fastener disclosed herein. The threaded attachment 295 allows the safety light 210 to be releasably attached to the threaded article. In certain embodiments, the threaded article is a post attached to a bicycle or a boat. The threaded attachment 295 is formed from one or more rigid materials such as metal.

[0142] In one embodiment, the bottom housing 294 includes from one or two to three, or four, or up to five threaded attachments 295. FIG. 77 shows a bottom housing 294 with two threaded attachments 295. The threaded attachments 295 are connected to the bottom surface 298 of the bottom housing 294.

[0143] In one embodiment, the plurality of light elements 36 emit light directed away from the bottom surface 28 of the PCBA 24, and the light is reflected by the first angled reflective surface 66a of the lenses 64, 264 and projected through the plurality of side surfaces 68, 268 of the lenses 64, 264.

[0144] In one embodiment, the safety lights 10, 210 can project light through each of the lens side surfaces 68 (68a, 68b, 68c, 68d) (268). In another embodiment, the safety lights 10, 210 can project light through each of the lens side surfaces 68 (68a, 68b, 68c, 68d) (268) and the beacon light lens 60 (260 in FIG. 71).

[0145] In one embodiment, the safety lights 10, 210 are configured to emit an audio signal.

[0146] In one embodiment, the safety lights 10, 210 are configured with GPS

[0147] In one embodiment, the safety lights 10, 210 further include a fixing mechanism (not shown) connected to the upper housing 12, 212 and / or the is included. Non-limiting examples of the fixing mechanism include pins, clips, clamps, clasps, bells tops, snaps, ties, lanyards, Velcro, and combinations thereof.

[0148] In certain embodiments, the safety lights 10, 210 are wearable. A "wearable" safety light can be attached to a user, for example, to the user's clothing, helmet or accessory (e.g., backpack).

[0149] In certain embodiments, the safety lights 10, 210 are connectable to magnetic articles.

[0150] In certain embodiments, the safety lights 10, 210 weigh from 50 grams (g), or 60 g, or 70 g, or 75 g to 80 g, or 85 g, or 90 g, or 100 g , or 120 g, or 150 g.

[0151] The safety lights 10, 210 have a length L, as shown in FIG. 50. In certain embodiments, the safety lights 10, 210 have a length L from 2.54 cm (1 inch (in)) to 91 .44 cm (36 in). In certain embodiments, the safety lights 10 , 210 have a length L from 2.54 cm (1 in), or 3.81 cm (1.5 in) to 5.0 8 cm (2 in), or 6.35 cm (2.5 in), or 7.62 cm (3 in) , or 8.89 cm (3.5 in), or 10.16 cm (4 in), or 11. 43 cm (4.5 in), or 12.7 cm (5 in), or 13.97 cm (5. 5 in), or 15.24 cm (6 in). In another embodiment The safety lights 10, 210 are 10.16 cm (4 in), or 11.43 cm (4 .5 in), or 12.7 cm (5 in), or 13.97 cm (5.5 in), or 15.24 cm (6 in), or 25.4 cm (10 in), up to 30.48 cm (12 in), or 35.56 cm (14 in), or 38.1 cm (15 in), or 40.64 cm (16 in), or 45.72 cm (18 in), or 50. 8 cm (20 in), or 60.96 cm (24 in), or 76.2 cm (30 i n), or 81.28 cm (32 in), or 91.44 cm (36 in) in length L.

[0152] The safety lights 10, 210 have a width W as shown in FIG. 50. In one embodiment, the safety lights 10, 210 have a width W from 0.635 cm (0.25 in) to 30.4 8 cm (12 in). In one embodiment, the safety lights 10, 21 0 have a width W of 0.635 cm (0.25 in), or 1.27 cm (0.5 in), or 1 .905 cm (0.75 in) to 2.54 cm (1 in), or 3.81 cm (1 .5 in), or 5.08 cm (2 in), or 7.62 cm (3 in), or 8 .89 cm (3.5 in), or 10.16 cm (4 in). In another embodiment, the safety lights 10, 210 are 7.62 cm (3 in), or 8.8 9 cm (3.5 in), or 10.16 cm (4 in), or 12.7 cm (5 in ) to 13.97 cm (5.5 in), or 15.24 cm (6 in), 16.51 cm (6.5 in), or 17.78 cm (7 in), or 19.05 cm (7.5 in), or 20.32 cm (8 in), or 21.59 cm (8.5 in), or 22.86 cm (9 in), or 24.13 cm (9.5 in), or 25.4 c m (10 in), or 27.94 cm (11 in), or 30.48 cm (12 in ) and has a width W up to.

[0153] The safety lights 10, 210 have a height H as shown in FIG. 52. Safety The height H of the lights 10, 210 excludes the height of the recharge port cover 90. In one embodiment, the safety lights 10, 210 have a height H from 0.635 cm (0.25 in) to 30.4 8 cm (12 in). In one embodiment, the safety lights 10, 2 10 have a height H from 0.635 cm (0.25 in), or 1.27 cm (0.5 in), to 1 .905 cm (0.75 in), or 2.54 cm (1 in), or 3.175 cm (1.25 in), or 3.81 cm (1.5 in), or 4.445 cm (1.7 5 in), or 5.08 cm (2 in). In another embodiment , the safety lights 10, 210 are 2.54 cm (1 in), or 3.175 cm (1.2 5 in), or 3.81 cm (1.5 in), or 4.445 cm (1.75 in) , or 5.08 cm (2 in) to 6.35 cm (2.5 in), or 7.62 c m (3 in), or 8.89 cm (3.5 in), or 10.16 cm (4 in), or 12.7 cm (5 in) to 13.97 cm (5.5 in), or 15.24 c m (6 in), 16.51 cm (6.5 in), or 17.78 cm (7 in), or 19.05 cm (7.5 in), or 20.32 cm (8 in), or 21.59 cm (8.5 in), or 22.86 cm (9 in), or 24.13 cm (9.5 in), or 25.4 cm (10 in), or 27.94 cm (11 in), or has a height H up to 30.48 cm (12 in).

[0154] In one embodiment, the safety lights 10, 210 are from 2.54 cm (1 inch (in)) to 91.44 cm (36 in) in length L, from 0.635 cm (0.25 in) to 30 .48 cm (12 in) in width W, and from 0.635 cm (0.25 in) to 30 .48 cm (12 in) in height H. In another embodiment, the safety lights 10 , 210 are from 2.54 cm (1 inch (in)) to 10.16 cm (4 in) in length L, from 0.635 cm (0.25 in) to 8.89 cm (3.5 in) in width W, and from 0.635 cm (0.25 in) to 4.445 cm (1.75 in) in height H.

[0155] In one embodiment, the safety lights 10, 210 are (i) from 2.54 cm (1 in), or 3.81 cm (1.5 in) to 5.08 cm (2 in), or 6.35 cm (2.5 in), or 7.62 cm (3 in), or 8.89 cm (3.5 in), or 10.16 cm (4 in), or 11.4 3 cm (4.5 in), or 12.7 cm (5 in), or 13.97 cm (5.5 in), or 15.24 cm (6 in) in length L, (ii) from 0.635 cm (0.25 in), or 1.27 cm (0.5 in), or 1.905 cm (0.75 in) to 2.54 cm (1 in), or 3.81 c Width W up to 3.81 cm (1.5 in), or 5.08 cm (2 in), or 7.62 cm (3 in), or 8.89 cm (3.5 in), or 10.16 cm (4 in), and (iii) height H from 0.635 cm (0.25 in), or 1.27 cm (0.5 in), or 1.905 cm (0.75 in), or 2.54 cm (1 in), or 3.175 cm (1.25 in), or 3.81 cm (1.5 in), or 4.445 cm (1.75 in), or 5.08 cm (2 in). (iii) height H from 0.635 cm (0.25 in), or 1.27 cm (0.5 in), or 1.905 cm (0.75 in), or 2.54 cm (1 in), or 3.17 5 cm (1.25 in), or 3.81 cm (1.5 in), or 4.445 cm( 1.75 in), or 5.08 cm (2 in). (iii) height H from 0.635 cm (0.25 in), or 1.27 cm (0.5 in), or 1.905 cm (0.75 in), or 2.54 cm (1 in), or 3.17 5 cm (1.25 in), or 3.81 cm (1.5 in), or 4.445 cm (1.75 in), or 5.08 cm (2 in).

[0156] The present disclosure relates to a safety light 10, 210 containing an upper housing 12, 212 with wall portions 14, 214, a PCBA 24 connected to the upper housing 12, 212, the PCBA 24 having an upper surface 26 and a bottom surface 28, a plurality of light elements 36 connected to the bottom surface 28 of the PCBA 24, and a lens 64, 264 connected to the bottom surface 28 of the PCBA 24 and the plurality of light elements 36, the lens 64, 264 having a first angled reflective surface 66a and a plurality of side surfaces 68, 268, and a bottom housing 94, 294 connected to the lens 64, 264. However, those skilled in the art will recognize a bottom housing having an upper surface and a bottom surface, a PCBA connected to the bottom housing, the PCBA having an upper surface and a bottom surface, a plurality of light elements connected to the upper surface of the PCBA, and a lens connected to the upper surface of the PCBA and the plurality of light elements, the lens having a first angled reflective surface and a plurality of side surfaces. The safety light 10, 210 contains an upper housing 12, 212 with wall portions 14, 214, a PCBA 24 connected to the upper housing 12, 212, the PCBA 24 having an upper surface 26 and a bottom surface 28, a plurality of light elements 36 connected to the bottom surface 28 of the PCBA 24, and a lens 64, 264 connected to the bottom surface 28 of the PCBA 24 and the plurality of light elements 36, the lens 64, 264 having a first angled reflective surface 66a and a plurality of side surfaces 68, 268, and a bottom housing 94, 294 connected to the lens 64, 264. However, those skilled in the art will recognize a bottom housing having an upper surface and a bottom surface, a PCBA connected to the bottom housing, the PCBA having an upper surface and a bottom surface, a plurality of light elements connected to the upper surface of the PCBA, and a lens connected to the upper surface of the PCBA and the plurality of light elements, the lens having a first angled reflective surface and a plurality of side surfaces. A lens having a side surface 68 thereof, and an upper housing connected to the lens Understand an alternative embodiment including a safety light obtained. In this alternative embodiment, each light element connected to the upper surface of PCB A is arranged to emit light away from the bottom housing or in a direction opposite to the bottom housing, and the light is Reflected by the first angled reflective surface of the lens and projected through a plurality of side surfaces of the lens

[0157] The safety lights 10, 210 disclosed herein can include two or more embodiments It is possible.

[0158] Specifically, the present disclosure is not limited to the embodiments and illustrations contained herein, but includes a part of the embodiments and combinations of elements of different embodiments Including modified forms of those embodiments as being within the scope of the following claims It is intended to include.

Explanation of Reference Numerals

[0159] 10 Safety light 12 Upper housing 14 Wall portion 16 Upper surface 18 Bottom surface 20 Side surface 20a Front surface 20b Rear surface 20c Left side surface 20d Right side surface 22 Threaded connector 24 Printed circuit board assembly 26 Upper surface 28 Bottom surface 30 Side surface 30a Front side surface ​​​30b Rear side surface 30c Left side surface 30d Right side surface 32 Rechargeable power source 33 Rechargeable power connector 34 Recharging port 36 Light element 36a First group of multiple light elements 36b Second group of multiple light elements 38 Threaded opening 40 Beacon light element 44 Emergency button 42 Control button 42a First control button 42b Second control button 42c Third control button 44 Emergency button 46 Power-saving button 48 Button pad 48a Upper part 48b Bottom part 54 Button opening 56 Threaded opening 58 Beacon opening 60 Beacon light lens 60a Upper part 60b Bottom part 61 Reflective surface 62 Beacon light lens opening 64 Lens 66 Angled reflective surface 66a First angled reflective surface 66b Second angled reflective surface 68 Multiple side surfaces 68a Front side surface 68b Rear side surface 68c Left side surface 68d Right side surface 70 Upper surface 72 Bottom reflective surface 74 Peripheral part 76 Light post 78 Rubber seal 78a Upper part 78b Bottom part 80 Upper surface 82 Bottom surface 84 Threaded opening 86 Rechargeable power opening 88 Recharge port opening 90 Recharge port cover 92 Flexible hinge 94 Bottom housing 96 Upper surface 98 Bottom surface 100 Side surface 100a Front surface 100b Rear surface 100c Left side surface 100d Right side surface 102 Threaded opening 106 Recharge port opening 108 Magnet 110 Magnet bracket 112 Adhesive 114 Threaded fastener 210 Safety light 212 Upper housing 214 Wall part 234 Recharge port 260 Beacon light lens 264 Lens 268 Side surface 290 Recharge port cover 291 Curved end 292 Hinge 294 Bottom housing 295 Threaded attachment 297 Exposed end 300 Bottom housing side surface 364 Lens 370 Lens upper surface 375 Upper surface 376 Light post 377 Spacing post 379 Light post upper surface H Height L Length W Width X Angle Y Angle Z Angle

Claims

1. An upper housing; a printed circuit board assembly coupled to the upper housing, The printed circuit board assembly includes a top surface and a bottom surface. Senburi and A plurality of light elements coupled to the bottom surface of the printed circuit board assembly. the printed circuit board assembly is adapted to a plurality of light elements, the plurality of light elements being programmed to excite the plurality of light elements by a plurality of light sources; Elements and the bottom surface of the printed circuit board assembly and the plurality of light elements a lens coupled to the first angled reflective surface and a plurality of a lens including a side surface of a bottom housing coupled to the lens; Includes a safety light.

2. The lens includes a bottom reflective surface, the bottom reflective surface and the first angled reflective surface 2. The safety light of claim 1, wherein the angle between the faces is between 110[deg.] and 150[deg.].

3. The lens further includes a second angled reflective surface, the first angled reflective surface being 4. The angle between the face and the second angled reflective surface is between 80° and 100°.

2. A safety light as described in claim 1.

4. The light elements extend from the bottom surface of the printed circuit board assembly. a first angled lens that projects light away from the first lens; 2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the light is reflected from a reflective surface of the lens and projected through the side surfaces of the lens. On-board safety light.

5. The safety light of claim 1 , wherein the lens includes four side surfaces.

6. 2. The safety light according to claim 1, wherein the light element is a light emitting diode (LED). Thread.

7. The safety light of claim 1 , wherein the bottom housing further comprises a magnet.

8. The safety light is A beacon light element coupled to the top surface of the printed circuit board assembly. Rement and a beacon light lens coupled to the beacon light element; The beacon light lens extends through the wall of the upper housing. Light lenses and Further comprising: The printed circuit board assembly is adapted to:

13. The safety light of claim 1, programmed to energize a light element. to.

9. 10. The method of claim 1, wherein the printed circuit board assembly further comprises: On-board safety light.

10. an upper housing including a wall; a printed circuit board assembly coupled to the upper housing, The lint circuit board assembly includes a top surface, a bottom surface, and a rechargeable power source. a printed circuit board assembly; A plurality of light elements coupled to the bottom surface of the printed circuit board assembly. the printed circuit board assembly is adapted to and programmed to excite a first group of the plurality of light elements. and, following pressing of a second control button, turning on a second group of the plurality of light elements. a plurality of light elements programmed to be excited; A beacon light element coupled to the top surface of the printed circuit board assembly. a third control button is pressed, the printed circuit board assembly and programmed to excite the beacon light element. Light elements and a beacon light lens coupled to the beacon light element; A beacon light lens extends through the wall of the upper housing. A light lens and the bottom surface of the printed circuit board assembly and the plurality of light elements a lens coupled to the first angled reflective surface, a bottom angle a first angled reflective surface and a plurality of side surfaces, the angle between the reflective surface of the lens is between 110° and 150°; a bottom housing coupled to the lens, the bottom housing including a magnet; a bottom housing and Includes a safety light.

11. The lens has a top surface and a number of spaces coupled to the top surface of the lens. Including SingPost, Each spacing post is attached to the bottom surface of the printed circuit board assembly. a top surface in contact with the 10. The safety device of claim 1, wherein the light element is not in direct contact with the lens. All lights.

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