Patent ID: 9171436
Filing Date: 2015-10-27
Classification: B63B,G01S,G08B

Abstract:
1. A visual distress signal device comprising: a floating waterproof housing having a watertight upper compartment and a floodable lower compartment; an electronically microcontroller controlled light source located within said watertight upper compartment, wherein said microcontroller is capable of controlling flashing of the light source at varying intervals, including in an S O S visual distress pattern; an optical lens having a conical upper reflective cavity located directly above said electronically controlled light source located within said watertight upper compartment wherein said optical lens is configured to refract light in a radially symmetrical pattern, and further wherein said optical lens is configured to refract three separate collimated beam light patterns including two separate horizontal 360 degree light patterns and a vertical light pattern of about 15 degrees and further wherein said optical lens is configured to refract light in a radially symmetrical pattern includes water shedding capability configured as drain slits and drain holes integrated into said optical lens; a power source located directly below said electronically microcontroller controlled light source located within said watertight upper compartment; wherein when activated the waterproof housing floats in an upright position with said upper compartment above said lower compartment and emits a light signal.