Patent ID: 8723644
Filing Date: 2014-05-13
Classification: A01M,G08B

Abstract:
1. A position locator beacon device for use in locating and retrieving a marked specific position or object with respect to the user, said device comprising: a) self-contained casing of hand-holdable size for enclosing beacon components and including a releasable mounting attachment and actuating apparatus, b) said casing being impact resistant, substantially waterproof and enclosing powered multiple beacon signal sources for timed controlling of emitting detectable visual, audible or electronic beacon signals that can identify the location of a marked position, c) said releasable mounting and activating apparatus including a portion adapted to be attached to the user by a releasable connection to said casing, said releasable connection including an interior set of contacts adapted to actuate some or all of said powered multiple beacon signal sources when said casing is released from said releasable connection, d) said casing being sized and weighted to be easily thrown to a markable position and adapted in exterior configuration to inhibit rolling or sliding movement after being positioned.