Position responsive lighting apparel
Patent 4599682 Issued on July 8, 1986. Estimated Expiration Date: 
November 2, 2004. 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.
November 2, 2004. 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 References 3840853 Night light belt Light emitting electronic jewelry Patent #: 4296459 InventorAssigneeApplicationNo. 06/667808 filed on 11/02/1984US Classes:362/103, WITH WEARING APPAREL OR BODY SUPPORT362/184, Having plural lamp bulbs or lamp sockets362/190, With support362/191, With or comprising mounting means362/208, Flashlight elements362/225, Plural sources or supports therefor362/252, Particular arrangement (e.g., ornamental star)362/296, Including reflector362/347, Curved surface362/448, With socket or shell362/455, Lens holder or support362/800, LIGHT EMITTING DIODE428/100Hook or barbExaminersPrimary: Lechert, Stephen J. Jr.Attorney, Agent or FirmInternational ClassesA41D 27/00 (20060101)A41D 27/08 (20060101) G08B 5/00 (20060101) AbstractAn item of apparel is disclosed that can be worn on various parts of the body such as the ankle, the arm, the wrist or the like comprising a fabric sleeve having Velcro at its ends so that it can be formed into a loop embracing the user's limb. A series of light-emitting diodes are mounted on the sleeve and connected to a battery powered circuit having a mercury switch so that the diodes are illuminated depending upon the position of the user's limb. Each diode is mounted in a reflector that magnifies the diode's illumination. | |
