Patent ID: 6150950
Filing Date: 2000-11-21
Classification: A44C,F21V,G08B

Abstract:
A band-type warning device adapted to be strapped around a body part for ease of recognition in a dim environment, said warning device comprising:a buckle body including right and left lateral walls opposite to each other in a longitudinal direction, and front and rear walls opposite to each other in a first transverse direction, and interposed between said right and left lateral walls;a strap member made of a light-transmissive material and provided with front and rear major surfaces, said strap member including a detachable end, and a connecting end secured to said right lateral wall such that said front and rear major surfaces are proximate to said front and rear walls respectively in the first transverse direction;a detachable engaging member disposed to bring said detachable end into engagement or disengagement with said left lateral wall such that upon engagement, said front and rear major surfaces cooperate with said front and rear walls to form outwardly and inwardly oriented circumferences, respectively; anda lighting element disposed on at least one of said right and left lateral walls to emit luminous light in the longitudinal direction, and inwardly of said outwardly oriented circumference so as to illuminate said strap member.