Patent ID: 6582114
Filing Date: 2003-06-24
Classification: G02B

Abstract:
An apparatus for generating a flashing optical signal about a predefined arc, comprising:a light source for generating an optical signal; a support member; a motor for rotating said support member; at least one first light transmitting element supported by said support member for receiving said optical signal, said at least one first light transmitting element being supported such that an input end thereof is disposed so as to be in general longitudinal alignment with said light source, while an output end of said first light transmitting element is radially displaced from said input end; a manifold having a plurality of second light transmitting elements arranged about a longitudinal axis of said manifold, an input end of each of said second light transmitting elements being arranged so as to periodically receive said optical signal from said first light transmitting element as said support member is rotated by said motor; and an illumination element for receiving said optical signal from an output end of each of said second light transmitting elements and generating a pulsing flashing optical signal that moves rotationally about a predefined arc.