Illuminated safety garment
Patent 4328533 Issued on May 4, 1982. Estimated Expiration Date: 
May 4, 1999. Estimated Expiration Date is calculated based on simple USPTO term provisions. It does not account for terminal disclaimers, term adjustments, failure to pay maintenance fees, or other factors which might affect the term of a patent.
May 4, 1999. Estimated Expiration Date is calculated based on simple USPTO term provisions. It does not account for terminal disclaimers, term adjustments, failure to pay maintenance fees, or other factors which might affect the term of a patent.Patent ReferencesInventorApplicationNo. 06/015381 filed on 02/26/1979US Classes:362/108, Shoulder suspension or torso encircling (e.g., vest, neck-sling)2/102, Vests359/519Worn over clothingExaminersPrimary: Hix, L. T.Assistant: Mathews, Alan Attorney, Agent or FirmInternational ClassA41D 13/01 (20060101)AbstractAn illuminated safety harness adapted for wearing with or without a vest, and having a battery compartment in its belt connected through a switch to lamp sockets fixed on each shoulder. Each lamp socket is designed for a flashing light bulb. The harness has a plurality of reflective, luminescent or phosphorescent patches on its front and back to increase the visibility of the wearer during conditions of poor visibility. The elements of the electrical system are held in the harness which is fitted with snaps so it may be fastened to a vest, or to straps which fasten it directly about a user. The vest is preferably reversible with one side of a white reflective material for night use and the opposed side of a brightly colored material for daytime use. | |
