Patent ID: 8292478
Filing Date: 2012-10-23
Classification: B60Q

Abstract:
1. A signaling system for mounting to an exterior surface of an emergency vehicle, the signaling system comprising: a light bar unit including an outer housing arrangement enclosing a plurality of signaling devices; and a pair of mounting feet that are separate pieces from the light bar unit, the mounting feet secured to the light bar unit, the mounting feet secured to the vehicle, each mounting foot including an outer end, the outer ends of the mounting feet facing away from each other, each mounting foot including a base, each base having a top side including a support portion and an opposite bottom side, each base also including a recess, the support portions of the mounting feet supporting the light bar unit and the recesses disposed adjacent the outer ends of the mounting feet, the recesses being located outside the outer housing arrangement of the light bar unit and being defined by sides walls and signaling device mounting surfaces of the mounting feet, the signaling device mounting surfaces being positioned lower than the support portions of the mounting feet; and signaling devices mounted at the signaling device mounting surfaces, the signaling devices being located outside the outer housing arrangement of the light bar unit and being located at least partially within the recesses.