Patent ID: 8579460
Filing Date: 2013-11-12
Classification: F21L,F21V

Abstract:
1. An electrically powered flare comprising: an elongated housing formed of a generally cylindrical shape and having a flat side; a handle at one end of the elongated housing; a plurality of LEDs positioned in a plurality of corresponding windows on opposing sides along the length of the generally cylindrically shaped elongated housing, wherein each of the plurality of windows is spaced apart at discrete intervals along the length of the housing relative to other windows; a switch on the elongated housing for operating the flare; a re-chargeable battery encased in the elongated housing for powering the flare; a circuit having a controller encased in the elongated housing that is in electrical connection with the switch, the battery and the LEDs for delivering power and operational control from the battery to the LEDs upon activation by the switch, the controller programmed with a plurality of light patterns selected and displayed on the plurality of LEDs during operation of the flare; flare contacts mounted to the housing on the flat side of the elongated housing and electrically connected to the battery for delivering a charge to the battery; a flare attachment device recessed in the flat side of the housing and proximate to the contacts; and an external charger comprising: