Patent Abstract:
An improved light emitting reflective hazard alert unit that is of a triangular configuration when erected, that emits light as a beacon and reflect in light beams aimed in general direction of device. Said invention provides GPS early warning via satellite, and practical for use in any condition. A foldable device conveniently stored in a protective case. Said invention is composed of two upper-blades ( 70 ), ( 70 -A) of equal dimension that is hinge-joined to a base-blade ( 56 ) nearing both ends of the base-blade ( 56 ) using gudgeon ( 66 ), ( 66 -A) and pin-rivet ( 68 ), ( 68 -A) and overlapping interlocking at unhinge end of upper-blades ( 70 ), ( 70 -A) thereby configuring a triangle as in  FIG. 1 . This invention possess means for illumination affixed to the center section of chassis ( 92 ), ( 92 -A), ( 92 -B) and are respectively encased by all concave/convex translucent reflective lenses ( 80 ), ( 80 -A), ( 80 -B). The protective-edges ( 82 ), ( 82 -A) of the chassis ( 92 ), ( 92 -A), ( 92 -B) protect the outer corners of concave/convex translucent reflective lenses ( 80 ), ( 80 -A), ( 80 -B from being damaged during handling thereby preventing moisture to enter and causing said invention, the autonomous power supply, on/off switch ( 28 ), means for illumination control and GPS are housed in base ( 30 ) to become the ballast for said invention. It&#39;s the intention of this present invention to promote safety on all roadways during adverse driving conditions, by communicating hazard, and or potential hazards allowing approaching motorist adequate response time.

Full Description:
BACKGROUND FIELD OF INVENTION  
       [0001]     This invention relates to the field of highway safety devices, this is an improved safety triangle, more practical, safe and easy to use hazard alert unit for the every day motorist traveling the highways.  
       BACKGROUND DESCRIPTION OF PRIOR ART  
       [0002]     Among the types of warning devices regularly in use are standard highway safety triangles with a lower base and upper sections, usually collapsible, triangular shaped devices that are commonly referred to as safety triangle or hazard warning marker. It is a legal requirement that most commercial vehicles carry these devices on board to be used in a potentially hazardous situation in regards to highway safety.  
         [0003]     Some methods and designs used to optimize the standard hazard warning triangle is shown in foreign Pat. GB2192017 to Ryland C. Henry (1987), U.S. Pat. No. 5,349,346 to Wu (1994), foreign Pat. GB2312457 to Lin Wei, and Quan Song (1997), U.S. Pat. No. 6,389,720 to Hsieh (2002), U.S. Pat. No. 6,535,117 to Haerer (2003), and U.S. Pat. No. 6,543,165 to Youseph et al (2003), all these devices are unique in its own way however most have shortfalls such as not being able to fold for storage when not in use or non-reflective ability and overtly bulky, while some are a bit complex with delicate external components that may cause the device to be less practical for most applications.  
         [0004]     In the foreign Pat.GB2192017 to Ryland C. Henry (1987), the prior art uses bulbs. Bulbs have short lifespan and generate heat when illuminated thus create condensation in cold weather, said prior art has limited mobility a result of using a power cord attached to the vehicle; further more if the battery in the vehicle is dead there would be no electricity to power the device.  
         [0005]     With U.S. Pat. No. 5,349,346 to Wu (1994) the prior art has many LED&#39;s. LED&#39;s can be very bright and when there is too many LED&#39;s in a sing the intended image that is being projected becomes distorted; also the lights in this prior art does not blink. Wu&#39;s triangle has many external parts to contend with during deployment with limited mobility according to the length of the power cord; also it is non-folding therefore pose a problem in storing it.  
         [0006]     In U.S. Pat. No. 6,389,720 to Hsieh (2002), this prior art has flashing light but it does not reflect light. The device is complicated with delicate external parts and is very bulky; this will make storage and usage difficult for the average user.  
         [0007]     In U.S. Pat. No. 6,535,117 to Haerer (2003), this prior art is not one complete device it has two separate pieces, the triangle, and an illuminating device that is placed within the center portion of the triangle therefore not projecting an illuminated triangular figure, traditionally the triangle has always been a symbol of caution and this prior art does not project a illuminated triangular figure nor the triangle in the prior art appears as if it would be stable if deployed in windy condition.  
         [0008]     In U.S. Pat. No. 6,543,165 to Youseph, et al (2003) this prior art is a light only, non-reflective device similar to that of Hsieh U.S. Pat. No. 6,389,720 they do not reflect light, the light reflecting ability of a safety triangle could act as a back up if the light emitting ability of the device fails said prior art U.S. Pat. No. 6,543,165 does not have a protective edge around it&#39;s translucent halves to protect against chips or cracks that might allow moisture to enter causing circuit failure; cracks that could occur while handling, especially with it&#39;s overt bulk which could be a problem for the motorists who values storage space.  
         [0009]     In U.S. Pat. No. 3,934,541 to May, et al (1976), this prior art has no illumination ability, it was design for use in a time when the average speed limits was 55 mph, on major highways. On today&#39;s interstate highways the traffic speed ranges from 65 to 75 mph much faster than the days of the prior art.  
       Objects and Advantages  
       [0010]     When trucks with a gross weight of 80,000 lbs traveling at 65 to 70 mph, 200 ft. isn&#39;t adequate safe stopping distance for such a vehicle on dry road surface, or even traveling 55 mph on an unlit but familiar highway at night shortly after it rained, with headlights from vehicles traveling in opposite direction affecting ones vision, it isn&#39;t safe to for any stalled vehicle on the side of such a highway. This invention will provide a multiple alert over a safe distance to allow motorist adequate time to safely respond to any hazard up-ahead.  
         [0011]     Therefore accordingly the objects and advantages of this invention is proper to provide an improved light emitting reflective hazard alert unit with GPS that is:  
         [0012]     (a) Compactable for storage due to mounting the LEDs on a PC board that is fitted to the chassis wherein achieving a sturdy slender structure, and not a bulky construction.  
         [0013]     (b) Fully mobile using own power source and not depending on the vehicle for electricity to operate incases the vehicle have dead battery/batteries.  
         [0014]     (c) Not distorted in image projection by oscillating less light emitting diodes (LED).  
         [0015]     (d) Easy to assemble and deployed with no detachable external parts to contend with.  
         [0016]     (e) Has protection all around the outer edges of the chassis (frame) to protect lenses.  
         [0017]     (f) Constructed to reduce and deflect wind pressure, preventing said invention from being blown about, if deployed in high wind; with a cylindrical base, concave/convex lenses to facilitate wind deflection, and wind-slots/apertures to allow the passage of air through the flat sections of structure in accordance with said invention. These improvements enhance stability in high winds.  
         [0018]     (g) Capable of reflecting light as a backup if the power source need replacing.  
         [0019]     However this invention aim to provide a improved light emitting reflective hazard alert unit in the traditional triangular configuration that is visible over a safe distance allowing motorist adequate time to respond to a potential hazard.  
         [0020]     (h) Technically advanced by incorporating GPS transmitter that is activated whenever device is turn on, therefore approaching motor vehicles will be alerted of the stalled vehicle on roadway, or shoulder from a safe distance, upon approach there will be visual conformation of this hazard, (a good device for bad driving conditions).  
         [0021]     Said invention is simple to operate, easy to configured, totally moisture resistant with all internal circuitry said invention is totally mobile, with a wide range of visibility due to oscillating light emitting diodes that is visible on both sides of the device.  
         [0022]     This present invention is collapsible for compact storage, and lightweight.  
         [0023]     The light emitting ability of said invention has the working duration of at least twenty-four consecutive hours under normal circumstances.  
         [0024]     Further objects and advantages will become apparent from a study of the following description and accompanying drawings.  
       SUMMARY  
       [0025]     In accordance with this invention; an improved light emitting reflective hazard alert unit that have the ability to configure a triangular shape when deployed, said invention emits light on interval via means for controlling light, the lights are visible through concave/convex translucent reflective lenses as a beacon across great distance.  
         [0026]     This invention transmits a signal using GPS transmitter to forewarn approaching traffic of potential hazard up-ahead before its in visual range; said invention is practical for use in almost any traffic situation where public safety is a concern.  
         [0027]     This said invention is a compact collapsible unit for convenient storage; said invention is a composition of two upper-blades of equal dimension that is hinge-joined to both ends of a base-blade, both upper-blades and base-blade is coupled to a base at a central axial point that allow for a ninety degree horizontal rotation of triangular upper portion and base in preparation for deployment.  
     
    
     DRAWING  
       [0000]     Drawing Figures  
         [0028]     In these drawings, closely related figures have the same numbers but different alphabetical suffixes.  
         [0029]      FIG. 1  is a isometric perspective view of a triangle in its&#39; erected form in accordance with this invention.  
         [0030]      FIG. 1 -A is a magnified view of a lower corner of said triangle  
         [0031]      FIG. 2  is a front view of a triangle in compact collapsed position.  
         [0032]      FIG. 3  is a partially exploded perspective view of a cylindrical base.  
         [0033]      FIG. 4  is a front view of a cap, (one of two identical caps).  
         [0034]      FIG. 5  is a cutaway view of said cap.  
         [0035]      FIG. 6  is a exploded inverted view of one of two identical ends of base, cap, and O-ring.  
         [0036]      FIG. 7  is a partly cutaway front view of a base-blade fully detached.  
         [0037]      FIG. 7 -A is a magnified view of a base-blade outer corner.  
         [0038]      FIG. 8  is a cutaway end view of a base-blade.  
         [0039]      FIG. 9  is a front view of said invention with one upper-blade erected, and other upper-blade partially erected.  
         [0040]      FIG. 10  is a fragmentary enlarged front view of both upper-blades in unlocked position.  
         [0041]      FIG. 11  is a fragmentary enlarged front view of both upper-blades in locked position.  
         [0042]      FIG. 12  is a cutaway front view of a upper-blade.  
         [0043]      FIG. 13  is an enlarged fragmentary isometric view of a upper-blade in accordance with this invention showing locking mechanism and a release-boss.  
         [0044]      FIG. 14  is a cutaway end view showing alternative configuration of lenses.  
         [0045]      FIG. 15  is a fragmentary enlarged cutaway view of center section of a base, and a base-blade.  
         [0046]      FIG. 16  is an exploded cutaway end view of a upper-blade showing chassis with convex/concave lenses.  
         [0047]      FIG. 17  is a fragmentary vertical front view of a upper-blade without lens, showing chassis with LEDs affixed to PC-board, and PC-board fitted in chassis via PC-retainer-clip.  
         [0048]      FIG. 18  is a perspective fragmentary view of an alternative configuration of a base.  
         [0049]      FIG. 18 -A is a perspective fragmentary view of base in accordance with said invention.  
         [0050]      FIG. 19  is a preliminary layout of a integral circuitry in accordance with this invention.  
     
    
     Improved Light Emitting Reflective Hazard Alert Unit Numerals Reference  
       [0000]    
       
           20 ,  20 A Caps  
           22 ,  22 A Stabilizer-recess  
           24  Flange-mount  
           26 ,  26 A,  26 B Orifice  
           28  On/Off-switch  
           30  Base  
           32 ,  32 A Adhesive-friction-pad  
           34  Coil-spring  
           35  Rivet  
           36  Cap-electrode  
           37  Rivet-conductor  
           38  Base-electrode  
           39  Power-source-retainer  
           40 ,  40 -A O-A O-ring  
           42 ,  42 -A O-ring-groove  
           44  Cap-locking-stud  
           46  Cap-locking-slot  
           47  Flange-O-ring  
           48  Flange-mount-hole  
           49  Flange-O-ring-groove  
           50  Flange-shank  
           52  Flange  
           54 ,  54 A Stabilizer  
           56  Base-blade  
           58  Rotation-stop  
           60  Flange-mount-rotation-stop  
           64  Flat-nut  
           65  Flat-washer  
           62 ,  62 A Gudgeon  
           68 ,  68 A Rivet/pin  
           70 ,  70 A Upper-blade  
           72 ,  72 A Release-boss  
           74 ,  74 A,  74 B,  74 C Retainer-clip  
           76 ,  76 A Stud  
           78 ,  78 A Snap-lock  
           80 ,  80 A,  80 B Concave/convex-translucent-reflective-lens  
           81 ,  81 A,  81 B Flat-lens  
           82  Protective-edge  
           84  PC-Retainer-clip  
           86  Rib  
           88  Light-emitting-diode (LED)  
           90 ,  90 A Printed-Circuit (PC) board  
           90 ,  92 A,  92 B Chassis  
           94 ,  94 A wiring-groove  
           96 ,  96 A,  96 B Wind-slot  
           98  Line for showing how the concave/convex lenses would be fitted to the chassis  
           100  Rotation line of upper-blades from collapsed to erect position and vice versa  
       
     
       DETAILED DESCRIPTION  
       [0000]     Description— FIGS. 1-13 ,  15 - 17 , and  18 -A- 19  are Preferred Embodiment  
         [0098]     A preferred embodiment of an improved light emitting reflective hazard alert unit respectively constructed in accordance with the present invention,  FIG. 1  is a isometric view of a hazard triangle that is composed of four main parts. a base  30  a base-blade  56  a upper-blade  70 , and other upper-blade  70 -A.  FIG. 1A  is a perspective magnified view of one of two hinge-joints of a triangle where the upper-blade  70 -A is coupled to the base-blade  56  using a gudgeon  66  and a rivet  68  on one end of upper-blade  70 -A, and base-blade  56  forming a hinge joint.  
         [0099]      FIG. 2  is a isometric view of said triangle in a completely compact collapsed position also showing is a magnified view of a flat-nut  64  that is used in coupling a base-blade-flange  52  (as in  FIG. 8 ) and base  30  by placing a flange-O-ring  47  in a flange-O-ring-groove  49  then putting a flange-shank  50  through a flange-mount-hole  48  that is located in a flange-mount  24 , (as in  FIG. 3 ) then placing a flat-washer  65  (as seen in  FIG. 15 ) onto flange-shank  50  after it passes through the flange-mount  24 , at this point the flat-nut  64  is screwed onto the flange-shank  50  thereby coupling base-blade  56  to the flange-mount  24 , next step is fitting a PC-board  90 -A (LED driver and GPS unit) to underside of the flange-mount  24  using proper fastening means, at this point connect electrical circuitry in said base  30 , fit the flange-mount  24  to the base  30  using proper fastening means and sealant, thereby assembling base  30  and base-blade  56 , as in  FIG. 15 .  
         [0100]      FIG. 3  is a exploded perspective view of a cylindrical base  30  showing a flange-mount  24  with a on/off-switch  28 , and a flange-mount-rotation-stop  60 , and two adhesive-friction-pads  32 ,  32 -A also showing is one of two stabilizer-recess  22 , ( 22 -A not visible) to accommodate stabilizers  54 ,  54 -A as in  FIG. 2 , also showing are caps  20 , 20 -A in assembly with the base  30 .  
         [0101]      FIG. 4  is a front view of one of two identical caps  20 , ( 20 -A not showing) that is used on both ends of the base  30  to secure power source (batteries/power-pack) within the base  30 , also showing is a coil-spring  34  that serve as locking aid in conjunction with one of two identical cap-locking-studs  44 , (as in  FIG. 6 ) and a cap-locking-slots  46 , (as in  FIG. 6 ) as a bayonet style locking mechanism, while coil-spring  34  maintaining firm contact with power source. Connected to the coil-spring  34  is a cap-electrode  36  that makes contact with a rivet-conductor  37  when cap  20 ,  20 -A is fitted to the base  30 .  
         [0102]      FIG. 5  is a perspective cutaway view of said cap  20  showing a coil-spring  34 , a adhesive-friction-pad  32 , a cap-electrode  36 , and a cap-locking-slot  46 .  
         [0103]      FIG. 6  is a perspective exploded inverted view of one of two identical ends of a cylindrical base  30  showing a cap-locking-stud  44 , and a cap-locking-slot  46  used for coupling cap  20  and base  30 . a O-ring-groove  42 , ( 42 -A not showing) is for installing O-ring  40 , ( 40 -A not showing) that is use to seal both ends of the base  30  to ensuring a watertight integrity within the base where electrical components are installed in accordance with said invention.  
         [0104]      FIG. 7  is a isometric front view of a base-blade  56  detached from said invention showing a plurality of wind-slots  96  that allow wind to pass through inner flat surface of all blades thereby reducing wind pressure against said invention when erected for deployment, also showing gudgeon  66 ,  66 -A at both ends of the base-blade  56 , both upper-blades  70 ,  70 -A are coupled on opposite ends of said base-blade  56  by putting rivet  68 ,  68 -A through all gudgeon  66 ,  66 -A to form hinge joints as in  FIG. 1A , a retaining-clip  74 , ( 74 -A not visible) is used to secure upper-blade  70 ,  70 -A to base-blade  56  when said invention is collapsed and compact for storage as in  FIGS. 2 and 14 . a orifice  26 ,  26 -A, ( 26 -B not showing) allow wiring to connect all electrical circuit throughout said invention. a wiring-groove  94 , and  94 -A as in  FIG. 7 -A, and  17  is part of a passageway that allows wire coming up from base-blade  56  to coil around inside both hinge-joints then connecting PC-board  90  in base-blade  56  to PC-boards  90  in both upper-blades  70 ,  70 -A (wherein wiring is unexposed) as in  FIG. 9 . a rotation-stop  58  is located at bottom edge of a flange  52 , it is used during deployment process to stop the base  30  and the base-blade  56  at end of rotation as in  FIG. 1 . a stabilizer  54 ,  54 -A. along with base  30  keep said invention in an upright position during deployment as in  FIG. 1 .  
         [0105]      FIG. 8  is a fragmentary end view of a base-blade  56  showing configuration of a stabilizer  54 , a lens  80 , and a chassis  92 , along with a orifice  26  that allow wiring to pass through a flange  52  to upper circuits, a flange-o-ring  47  seats in a flange-o-ring-groove  49  to seal against moisture after flange  52  and flange-mount  24  are coupled as in  FIG. 14 .  
         [0106]      FIG. 9  is a front view of said invention showing a upper-blade  70 -A fully erected and other upper-blade  70  partially erected. to the inside flat section of triangle in accordance with said invention are wind-slots  96 ,  96 -B, also showing are retainer-clips  74 ,  74 -B ( 74 -A, and  74 -C not visible) as in  FIGS. 7 and 13 . to the unattached end of both upper-blades  70 ,  70 -A are snap-lock  78 ,  78 -A and stud  76  ( 76 -A not visible) means of interlocking both upper-blades  70 ,  70 -A as illustrated in  FIGS. 1 and 11 . on the said end of upper-blades  70 ,  70 -A are release-boss  72 ,  72 -A that aid in the unlocking of the upper-blades  70 ,  70 -A as in  FIGS. 11 and 13 , line  100  shows the path of travel for both upper blades when setting up for deployment.  
         [0107]      FIG. 10  is a fragmentary view of both upper-blades  70 ,  70 -A showing locking mechanism a snap-lock  78 ,  78 -A on locking end of upper-blade  70 ,  70 -A. as in  FIG. 13  is the configuration of a stud  76 , ( 76 -A not visible) that works with snap-locks  78 ,  78 -A as a locking mechanism.  
         [0108]      FIG. 11  is a fragmentary view of upper-blade  70 ,  70 -A in the locked position.  
         [0109]      FIG. 12  is a cutaway front view of one of two identical upper-blades  70 ,  70 -A detached, showing a PC-board  90  with LEDs  88  in attachment and multiple PC-board-clip  84 , the PC-board with LEDs are encased with concave/convex translucent reflective lenses  80 -B of upper-blade  70 -A, a protective-edge  82  and  82 -A of chassis  92 ,  92 -A, and  92 -B protect the outer corners of concave/convex translucent reflective lenses  80 ,  80 -A, and  80 -B as in  FIG. 16 .  
         [0110]      FIG. 13  is as illustrated above.  
         [0111]      FIG. 14  is a cutaway side view of alternative lens configuration, (except for the lenses, the remainder of  FIG. 14  is consistent with present invention)  
         [0112]      FIG. 15  is a fragmentary cutaway view of said invention showing a base-blade  56  assembled to a base  30 ; a flat-washer  65  and a flat-nut  64 , showing is a printed circuit board/PC-board  90 -A (LED driver and GPS means) and showing is a on/off-switch  28 , LEDs  88 , PC-board-clip  84 , and a flange-mount-rotation-stop  60 , and flange-rotation-stop  58 . assembling lower portion of said invention by inserting power-source-retainer  39 , and fasten it with rivet  35  on inside of base the power-source-retainer  39  is used for hold batteries/power-pack at a position, (keeping batteries from going into center of base where light controlling means are installed) while holding batteries in place, power-source-retainer  39  also act as positive (+) contact for power source therefore has a wire connecting both power-source-retainer  39  to a PC-board in center of base  30 , both power-source-retainer  39  being installed in both ends of base  30  not only act as retainer, and positive (+) contact it aids locking method by providing a block (using batteries/power-pack) for coil-spring  34  to push against when both caps  20 , and  20 -A are fitted to base  30 , using power-source-retainer  39  and batteries/power pack as a block for coil-spring  34  therefore creating enough spring pressure for locking mechanism while maintaining firm contact with negative (−) end of batteries/power-pack, as in  FIGS. 4 and 5  coil-spring  34  and cap-electrode  36  are connected in cap  20 , when caps  20  and  20 -A are affixed to base  30  cap-electrode  36  make contact with a rivet-conductor  37  that is used to install a base-electrode  38  in a base  30 , both base-electrode  38  have insulated wiring connected to a on/off-switch  28  (switch is watertight) where on/off-switch  28  is connected to a PC-board  90 -A which is mounted to underside of a flange-mount  24  as in  FIG. 15 , with all electrical connections completed within lower portion of said invention and a flange-mount  24  is assembled with a base-blade  56 , assemble a flange-mount  24  to a base  30  using proper fastening and sealant means to secure and maintain watertight integrity in accordance with present invention.  
         [0113]      FIG. 16  is an exploded end view of a upper-blade  70 , (or  70 -A) with convex/concave lenses  80 -B detached and exposing LED  88  and PC-board  90 , line  98  shows path of assembly for lenses to chassis wherein all blades are similarly constructed in accordance with this invention.  
         [0114]      FIG. 17  is a vertical fragmentary view of a upper-blade  70 -A without lens, showing a chassis  92 -B, a PC-board  90  with LEDs  88  affixed thereto, (whereas both upper-blades  70 ,  70 -A are identically constructed with a PC-board  90  and an array of LED  88  mounted to PC-board), showing is a gudgeon  66  through which rivet/pin are placed to form hinge joint with a base-blade  56 , (as in FIGS.  1 -A and  9 ) showing is a retainer-clip  74 -B that mates with a retainer-clip  74 -A on base-blade  56  whenever said device is in storage, (as with retainer-clip  74  and  74 -C in  FIG. 14 ), also showing a upper-blade  70 -A having a rib  86  (to reinforce the part of upper-blades that is not overlapping). The base-blade  56  as in  FIG. 7 , and  8  is similarly constructed as both upper-blades  70 ,  70 -A with multiple LEDs  88 , affixed to a PC-board  90 , duly mounted to the chassis  92  using PC-retainer-clips  84 , insulated wires passed through orifice  26  located in flange  52  (as in  FIG. 8 ) connecting to a PC-board  90  in base-blade  56  using fastening means; using fastening means to connect insulated wires at both ends of PC-board  90  located in base-blade  56 , place wiring through orifices  26 -A and  26 -B, coil insulated wire around in wiring-groove  94 , and  94 -A to allow flexibility of the wiring within the hinge-joint of upper-blade  70 ,  70 -A, and base-blade  56 , put wire through orifices  26 -A,  26 -B of upper-blades  70  and  70 -A, and connect the wire to PC-boards in both upper-blade  70  and  70 -A using fastening means, after connecting insulated wiring to PC-board, orifice  26 ,  26 -A, and  26 -B are then sealed with sealant means to ensure watertight integrity within said invention, affix all concave/convex translucent reflective lenses to chassis using a proper sealant to further ensure a totally moisture free environment within said device. Subsequent to construction of upper-blade  70 ,  70 -A and base-blade  56 , added sealant is applied within crevice of all protective-edges  82 ,  82 -A, and concave/convex-translucent-reflective-lenses  80 - 80 -B of all blades, as in  FIG. 16 .  
       ALTERNATIVE EMBODIMENTS  
       [0115]     With regards to flat-lenses  81 ,  81 A, and  81 B as in  FIG. 14  wherein the lenses has a flat outer surface unlike the illustrations in  FIG. 16 , wherein the lenses of  FIG. 16  having a concave/convex shape.  
         [0116]      FIG. 18  is a rectangular base  31  that could otherwise be used with this invention.  
         [0000]     Operation:  
         [0117]     In the operation of this invention one would use the Improved Light Emitting Reflective Hazard Alert Unit in the purpose intended, such as: a proper beacon for potential hazard; likewise an alternative use on winding dark one lane country roads as a reference for hidden driveways. Or in the event of poor driving conditions the GPS transmitter aid in early warning providing that approaching vehicles are equipped with GPS.  
         [0118]     Four simple steps to complete in achieving a hazard alert unit in accordance with this invention:  
         [0119]     Step 1; remove invention from storage box  
         [0120]     Step 2, to achieve intended triangular configuration of this invention t for deployment (after removing from box) raise both upper-blades  70  and  70 -A as in  FIG. 9 , following lines  100 - 100  simultaneously creating a scissors like motion from collapsed to erect position, at end of upward travel both upper-blades  70  and  70 -A must be shifted to opposite sides of each other where studs  76 ,  76 -A ( 76 -A not visible) and snap-lock  78 ,  78 -A as in  FIGS. 10, 13 . bringing upper-blades together overlapping and interlocking as in  FIG. 11  using snap-lock  78 ,  78 -A and studs  76 ,  76 -A ( 76 -A not visible) as in FIGS.  9 , 10 , 11 , and  13 .  
         [0121]     Step 3, after configuration of the triangular portion of said invention then rotate triangle clockwise, until stopped by the rotation-stop  58 , and  60  while base  56  remain stationary.  
         [0122]     Step 4, the final step in the procedure is to deploy said invention at prescribed distance away from potential hazard, setting down unit on roadway/ground with stabilizers  54 ,  54 -A and adhesive-friction-pad  32 ,  32 -A thus keeping said invention from sliding around in high wind, by pressing on/off switch  28  located in the on flange-mount  24  deployment is complete. This device will operate for over 30 hours continuously. the use of LEDs which produce almost no heat, the chances of hot/cold condensation is to a minimal therefore the invention can be operated in cold temperatures as a beacon.  
         [0123]     To disassemble and store said invention:  
         [0124]     Step 1, turn device off.  
         [0125]     Step 2, squeeze firmly on release-boss  72 , and  72 -A unlocking both upper-blade  70 , and  70 -A.  
         [0126]     Step 3, fold upper-blades  70 , and  70 -A downwards following line  100  (as in  FIG. 9 ) to base-blade  56  where all retainer-clips  74 ,  74 -A,  74 -B, and  74 -C are interlocked (as in  FIG. 14 )  
         [0127]     Step 4, rotate triangular portion of device anticlockwise, locking the stabilizers  54 ,  54 -A in stabilizer-recesses  22 ,  22 -A as in  FIGS. 1, 2 , and  3 .  
         [0128]     Step 5, return said invention to storage  
         [0000]     Conclusion, Ramifications, and Scope  
         [0129]     Respectively, the reader will see that the GPS, light emitting, and reflective ability of this invention is readily practical for use on today&#39;s highways, furthermore the device will be constructed from some recycled material and is affordable, said invention has additional advantages in that:  
         [0130]     (a) It permit use in vehicles where weight and space is a factor, by not being overtly bulky or heavier than those of it&#39;s same class and are in use today.  
         [0131]     (b) It permits total mobility with no strings attached due to having integral circuitry, and power source.  
         [0132]     (c) It reflect light continuously while illuminating on interval using a specified amount of light emitting diodes that project a clearly visible triangular image across great distance with the oscillation illumination of bank-A, and bank-B.  
         [0133]     (d) It allows wind to flow through and around it due to a unique shape and design whereby using concave/convex lenses, and a cylindrical base the wind passes easily around said invention wherein the use of wind-slots in the flat inner portions of frame allowing wind to pass through thus reducing wind pressure against said invention keeping it from being blown about in high wind.  
         [0134]     (e) It is totally moisture proof/resistant as a result of proper means for sealing and fastening, fusing the concave/convex lenses to chassis then adding sealant to crevice between concave/convex lenses and outer protective-edge of frame along with O-rings around the openings of base and moisture proof on/off switch.  
         [0135]     (f) It use a GPS transmitter that is activated when device is turned on, to alert vehicles equipped with onboard navigation systems (via satellite) of a stalled motor vehicle up ahead during poor driving conditions, such as dense fog or near blinding cloud burst.  
         [0136]     The above description has lots of specificity; they should not be construed as a limit for the scope of the present invention but rather providing illustrations of the presently preferred embodiments of this invention. For example, the device can have other shapes such as a recangulr-elongated base. A base made partly from rubber, or other non-slip materials, and lenses that are flat on the broader surface area.

Technology Classification (CPC): 1