Patent ID: 7089878
Filing Date: 2006-08-15
Classification: E01F

Abstract:
1. A resiliently expandable cautionary structure, comprising: a structure, having an inherent spiral configuration formed of a band of resilient material; a base member, having a span of at least the largest diameter of said structure, and joining said structure at one or more points; a cross brace, having a span of at least the narrowest diameter of said structure, joining said structure at two or more points, and located opposite said base member, said cross brace securing temporarily to said base member; a strap having sufficient length to span at least the diameter of said structure when collapsed, a width narrower than the width of said base member, and a fixed end joining said cross brace and the opposite end free, co-operating hook and pile fasteners with one segment of said hook and pile located at the fixed end of said strap and a second segment of said hook and pile located at the free end of said strap, whereby said strap extends from said cross brace, wraps the diameter of said structure when contracted, returns to said cross brace, and said second segment secures to said first segment; an illuminating means, integral to said band and regularly arrayed at least partially along said band and is one of light emitting diodes or fiber optic glowing devices; and, a battery pack connecting to said illuminating means, locating upon said base member, and providing energy for said illuminating means.