Patent Description:
Individuals are frequently in situations in which a light may facilitate the individual's safety. For example, safety workers (e.g., law enforcement officers, firefighters, medical personnel, military personnel, and security personnel) walking on the side of a road may carry a light to warn oncoming traffic of their presence. Workers in other industries, such as construction, transportation, power, airports, crossing guards, and towing are also known to carry and wear lights and/or reflective gear to make themselves more visible in the dark. Additionally, individuals engaged in outdoor activities, such as hunting, fishing, boating, camping, rock climbing, and hiking are known to carry and wear lights and/or reflective gear to make themselves more visible.

However, the need to carry a light, such as a flashlight or a lantern, is a hindrance because it requires use of an individual's hand. Conventional wearable lights, such as head lamps, free up the individual's hand, but are limited in the direction it can project light. Namely, head lamps only project light in front of the user. However, a need exists for a light that can project light in multiple directions at one time.

Conventional wearable lights are also bulky due to replaceable batteries and a light source directed out towards the front lens of the wearable light. Bulky lights tend to cause discomfort for a user because of their weight and high likelihood of becoming displaced on a user.

The art recognizes a need for a multi-directional safety light that is portable and small in size, and has a low weight.

The art further recognizes the need for a multi-directional safety light that is wearable and small in size, and has a low weight.

<CIT> discloses a safety light with top and bottom housings and a plurality of light elements coupled to a printed circuit board assembly which is programmed to energize the light elements upon depression of a control button. <CIT> discloses an LED based light engine with a toroidal lens. <CIT> describes an arrangement for controlling an LED rotating beacon.

The present invention provides a safety light as set out in claim <NUM>. Further advantageous features are set out in the dependent claims.

The numerical ranges disclosed herein include all values from, and including, the lower and upper value. For ranges containing explicit values (e.g., <NUM> or <NUM>; or <NUM> to <NUM>; or <NUM>; or <NUM>), any subrange between any two explicit values is included (e.g., <NUM> to <NUM>; <NUM> to <NUM>; <NUM> to <NUM>; <NUM> to <NUM>; <NUM> to <NUM>; etc.).

The terms "comprising," "including," "having," and their derivatives, are not intended to exclude the presence of any additional component, step or procedure, whether or not the same is specifically disclosed. In order to avoid any doubt, all compositions claimed through use of the term "comprising" may include any additional additive, adjuvant, or compound, whether polymeric or otherwise, unless stated to the contrary. In contrast, the term, "consisting essentially of" excludes from the scope of any succeeding recitation any other component, step, or procedure, excepting those that are not essential to operability. The term "consisting of excludes any component, step, or procedure not specifically delineated or listed. The term "or," unless stated otherwise, refers to the listed members individually, as well as in any combination. Use of the singular includes use of the plural and vice versa.

Any reference to the Periodic Table of Elements is that as published by CRC Press, Inc. , <NUM>-<NUM>. Reference to a group of elements in this table is by the new notation for numbering groups.

Unless stated to the contrary, implicit from the context, or customary in the art, all parts and percentages are based on weight and all test methods are current as of the filing date of this disclosure.

A "polymer" is a macromolecular compound prepared by polymerizing monomers of the same or different type. "Polymer" includes homopolymers, copolymers, terpolymers, interpolymers, and so on. An "interpolymer" is a polymer prepared by the polymerization of at least two types of monomers or comonomers. It includes, but is not limited to, copolymers (which usually refers to polymers prepared from two different types of monomers or comonomers, terpolymers (which usually refers to polymers prepared from three different types of monomers or comonomers), tetrapolymers (which usually refers to polymers prepared from four different types of monomers or comonomers), and the like.

A "multi-directional safety light" is a light that is capable of projecting light in at least two, or at least three, or at least four directions. In an embodiment, the multi-directional safety light is capable of projecting light in from <NUM> to <NUM>, or <NUM>, or <NUM>, or <NUM>, or <NUM>, or <NUM>, or <NUM>, or <NUM>, or <NUM>, or <NUM>, or <NUM>, or <NUM>, or <NUM>, or <NUM> directions. In an embodiment, the multi-directional safety light is capable of projecting light in at least four directions.

The present disclosure provides a safety light <NUM>, as shown in <FIG>. The safety light <NUM> includes a top housing <NUM> having a wall and a printed circuit board assembly coupled to the top housing <NUM>, the printed circuit board assembly having a top surface and a bottom surface. The safety light <NUM> also includes a plurality of light elements coupled to the bottom surface of the printed circuit board assembly and the printed circuit board assembly is programmed to energize the plurality of light elements following depression of a first control button <NUM>. The safety light <NUM> includes a lens <NUM> coupled to the bottom surface of the printed circuit board assembly and the plurality of light elements, the lens <NUM> having a first angled reflective surface <NUM> and a plurality of side surfaces <NUM>. The safety light <NUM> also includes a bottom housing <NUM> coupled to the lens <NUM>.

The safety light <NUM> includes a top housing <NUM>, as shown in <FIG>.

The top housing <NUM> includes a wall <NUM>, as shown in <FIG>.

The top housing <NUM> is formed from one or more rigid materials. Nonlimiting examples of suitable rigid materials include high impact polymers, thermoplastic polymers, thermoset polymers, composites, metals, glass, ceramics, cellulose, combinations thereof, and/or the like. A "thermoplastic" polymer can be repeatedly softened and made flowable when heated and returned to a hard state when cooled to room temperature. In addition, thermoplastics can be molded or extruded into articles of any predetermined shape when heated to the softened state. A "thermoset" polymer, once in a hard state, is irreversibly in the hard state.

In an embodiment, the top housing <NUM> has two opposing surfaces, including a top surface <NUM> and a bottom surface <NUM>, as shown in <FIG> and <FIG>.

In an embodiment, the top housing <NUM> includes a plurality of side surfaces <NUM>. In an embodiment, the side surfaces <NUM> include a front surface 20a, a rear surface 20b, a left surface 20c, and a right surface 20d, as shown in <FIG>, <FIG>.

The top housing <NUM> has a cross-sectional shape. Nonlimiting examples of suitable cross-sectional shapes include polygon, circle, and oval. In an embodiment, the top housing has a polygon cross-sectional shape. A "polygon" is a closed-plane figure bounded by at least three sides. The polygon can be a regular polygon, or an irregular polygon having three, four, five, six, seven, eight, nine, ten or more sides. Nonlimiting examples of suitable polygonal shapes include triangle, square, rectangle, diamond, trapezoid, parallelogram, hexagon and octagon. <FIG> depicts a top housing <NUM> with a rectangle cross-sectional shape.

In an embodiment, a plurality of threaded connectors <NUM> are coupled to the bottom surface <NUM> of the top housing <NUM>, as shown in <FIG> and <FIG>. A "threaded connector" is a protrusion sized to receive a threaded fastener <NUM>, such as a screw. The top housing <NUM> and the threaded connectors <NUM> may have an integral design or a composite design. A top housing <NUM> with threaded connectors <NUM> having an "integral design" is formed from one piece of rigid material, such as a molded piece. A top housing <NUM> with threaded connectors <NUM> having a "composite design" is formed from more than one distinct piece (or part), which upon assembly are combined. In an embodiment, the safety light <NUM> includes from <NUM>, or <NUM> to <NUM>, or <NUM>, or <NUM> threaded connectors <NUM> coupled to the bottom surface <NUM> of the top housing <NUM>. In another embodiment, the safety light <NUM> includes four threaded connectors <NUM> coupled to the bottom surface <NUM> of the top housing <NUM>.

The top housing <NUM> may comprise two or more embodiments disclosed herein.

The safety light <NUM> includes a printed circuit board assembly <NUM> coupled to the top housing <NUM>, as shown in <FIG>.

A "printed circuit board assembly" or "PCBA" is a component that mechanically supports and electrically connects the electronic components of the safety light. The PCBA <NUM> has two opposing surfaces, including a top surface <NUM> and a bottom surface <NUM>, as shown in <FIG> and <FIG>.

In an embodiment, the PCBA <NUM> includes a plurality of side surfaces <NUM>. In an embodiment, the side surfaces <NUM> include a front surface 30a, a rear surface 30b, a left surface 30c, and a right surface 30d, as shown in <FIG>, <FIG>, <FIG>.

In an embodiment, the PCBA <NUM> includes a plurality of threaded openings <NUM>, as shown in <FIG> and <FIG>. A "threaded opening" is a void in the PCBA sized to receive a threaded fastener <NUM>, such as a screw. The threaded opening <NUM> allows the threaded fastener <NUM> to extend through the PCBA <NUM>. In an embodiment, the PCBA <NUM> includes from <NUM>, or <NUM> to <NUM>, or <NUM>, or <NUM> threaded openings <NUM>. In an embodiment, the PCBA <NUM> includes four threaded openings <NUM>.

In an embodiment, the PCBA <NUM> includes a rechargeable power source <NUM>, as shown in <FIG>, <FIG>, <FIG>. In an embodiment, the rechargeable power source <NUM> is a rechargeable battery. The rechargeable power source <NUM> is electrically connected to the PCBA <NUM>. The rechargeable power source <NUM> is advantageously smaller than conventional replaceable batteries and avoids the need to disassemble the safety light <NUM> when the power source runs out of power.

The rechargeable power source <NUM> may be recharged via inductive coupling or a recharging port <NUM>, as shown in <FIG> and <FIG>. In an embodiment, the safety light <NUM> includes a recharging port <NUM> such that a user may recharge the rechargeable power source <NUM> through a power cord connected to a power supply such as a standard AC power outlet, via an adapter. In another embodiment, the rechargeable power source <NUM> may be recharged via inductive coupling (i.e., wireless charging) through the wall <NUM> of the top housing <NUM> and/or the wall <NUM> of the bottom housing <NUM> to a wireless power supply connected to an AC outlet.

In an embodiment, a rechargeable power source connector <NUM>, as shown in <FIG>, is positioned within, or within a portion of, the rechargeable power source <NUM>. The rechargeable power source connector <NUM> may be a Universal Serial Bus (USB) or a micro USB. The rechargeable power source connector <NUM> may be configured to charge the rechargeable power source <NUM>, to provide software updates to the safety light <NUM>, to transfer data from the safety light <NUM> to another device (e.g., a computer), to transfer testing analytics of the safety light <NUM> to another device (e. g, a computer), and combinations thereof.

In an embodiment, the PCBA <NUM> is configured to provide Global Positioning System (GPS) capability to the safety light <NUM>.

In an embodiment, the PCBA <NUM> is configured to generate, collect, store, and/or transfer data. Nonlimiting examples of data that the PCBA <NUM> may be configured to generate, collect, store, and/or transfer include safety light <NUM> usage data (e.g., duration of battery life; duration of time that a light, such as the plurality of light elements <NUM> and/or the beacon light element <NUM>, is emitting light; location information, such as locations derived from GPS; and combinations thereof); testing analytics of the safety light <NUM> (e.g., detection of faulty components, detection of light outages, detection of software errors, and combinations thereof); biometric data (e.g., heartrate, temperature, facial recognition, and/or facial expression information on a user wearing the safety light <NUM> and/or an individual in proximity to the safety light <NUM>); camera images; video; sound recordings; and combinations thereof.

In an embodiment, the PCBA <NUM> is configured to wirelessly connect, including sending and receiving wireless communications, with a wireless device, such as a cell phone, a remote, or another safety light. Nonlimiting examples of suitable wireless connections include Bluetooth, radio frequency (RF), and Wireless Fidelity (WiFi). In an embodiment, the PCBA <NUM> is configured to energize the plurality of light elements <NUM> and/or the beacon light element <NUM> via a wireless communication from a wireless device. In an embodiment, usage data, testing analytics of the safety light, biometric data, camera images, video, sound recordings, and combinations thereof may be wirelessly transferred as a wireless communication.

The PCBA <NUM> may comprise two or more embodiments disclosed herein.

The safety light <NUM> includes a plurality of light elements <NUM> coupled to the bottom surface <NUM> of the PCBA <NUM>, as shown in <FIG>.

A "light element" is a component capable of emitting a light, such as a visible light, ultraviolet (UV) light, infrared (IR) light, black light, or combinations thereof. In an embodiment, each light element is capable of emitting a visible light. Nonlimiting examples of suitable visible light include white light, red light, orange light, yellow light, green light, indigo light, blue light, violet light, and combinations thereof. Each light element may be capable of emitting the same type of light or a different type of light. For example, the safety light <NUM> may include a plurality of light elements <NUM>, wherein each light element <NUM> is capable of emitting white, blue, and red visible light.

Nonlimiting examples of suitable light elements <NUM> include light emitting diodes (LEDs), fluorescent lamps, xenon lamps, incandescent lamps, halogen lamps, fiber optics, and combinations thereof. In an embodiment, each light element <NUM> is a LED.

Each light element <NUM> coupled to the bottom surface <NUM> of the PCBA <NUM> emits a light directed away from, or in opposite direction from, the bottom surface <NUM> of the PCBA <NUM>. In an embodiment, each light element <NUM> coupled to the bottom surface <NUM> of the PCBA <NUM> emits a light directed away from, or in opposite direction from, the top housing <NUM>. In an embodiment, each light element <NUM> coupled to the bottom surface <NUM> of the PCBA <NUM> emits a light at an angle of from <NUM>°, or <NUM>°, or <NUM>°, or <NUM>° to <NUM>°, or <NUM>°, or <NUM>°, or <NUM>°, or <NUM>° relative to the bottom surface <NUM> of the PCBA <NUM>. In another embodiment, each light element <NUM> coupled to the bottom surface <NUM> of the PCBA <NUM> emits a light at an angle of <NUM>° relative to the bottom surface <NUM> of the PCBA <NUM>.

The light elements <NUM> are electrically connected to the PCBA <NUM>.

The light elements <NUM> are coupled to the bottom surface <NUM> of the PCBA <NUM> and are positioned adjacent to the side surfaces <NUM> of the PCBA <NUM>, as shown in <FIG> and <FIG>. In an embodiment, from <NUM>, or <NUM> to <NUM>, or <NUM>, or <NUM>, or <NUM>, or <NUM>, or <NUM>, or <NUM>, or <NUM> light elements <NUM> are positioned adjacent to the front side surface 30a of the PCBA <NUM>; from <NUM>, or <NUM> to <NUM>, or <NUM>, or <NUM>, or <NUM>, or <NUM>, or <NUM>, or <NUM>, or <NUM> light elements <NUM> are positioned adjacent to the rear side surface 30b of the PCBA <NUM>; from <NUM>, or <NUM> to <NUM>, or <NUM>, or <NUM>, or <NUM> light elements <NUM> are positioned adjacent to the left side surface 30c of the PCBA <NUM>; and from <NUM>, or <NUM> to <NUM>, or <NUM>, or <NUM>, or <NUM> light elements <NUM> are positioned adjacent to the right side surface 30d of the PCBA <NUM>. In another embodiment, <NUM> light elements <NUM> are positioned adjacent to the front side surface 30a of the PCBA <NUM>; <NUM> light elements <NUM> are positioned adjacent to the rear side surface 30b of the PCBA <NUM>; <NUM> light elements <NUM> are positioned adjacent to the left side surface 30c of the PCBA <NUM>; and <NUM> light elements <NUM> are positioned adjacent to the right side surface 30d of the PCBA <NUM>, as shown in <FIG>.

The plurality of light elements <NUM> may comprise two or more embodiments disclosed herein.

In an embodiment, the safety light <NUM> includes a beacon light element <NUM> coupled to the top surface <NUM> of the PCBA <NUM>, as shown in <FIG>, <FIG>.

The beacon light element <NUM> can be any light element disclosed herein. In an embodiment, the beacon light element <NUM> is a LED.

The beacon light element <NUM> coupled to the top surface <NUM> of the PCBA <NUM> emits a light directed away from, or in opposite direction from, the top surface <NUM> of the PCBA <NUM>. In an embodiment, the beacon light element <NUM> coupled to the top surface <NUM> of the PCBA <NUM> emits a light directed away from, or in opposite direction from, the bottom housing <NUM>. In an embodiment, the beacon light element <NUM> coupled to the top surface <NUM> of the PCBA <NUM> emits a light at an angle of from <NUM>°, or <NUM>°, or <NUM>° to <NUM>°, or <NUM>°, or <NUM>°, or <NUM>° relative to the top surface <NUM> of the PCBA <NUM>. In another embodiment, the beacon light element <NUM> coupled to the top surface <NUM> of the PCBA <NUM> emits a light at an angle of <NUM>° relative to the top surface <NUM> of the PCBA <NUM>.

In an embodiment, the beacon light element <NUM> emits a light in the opposite direction from the light emitted from the plurality of light elements <NUM>.

The beacon light element <NUM> is electrically connected to the PCBA <NUM>.

In an embodiment, the safety light <NUM> includes from <NUM> to <NUM>, or <NUM>, or <NUM> beacon light elements <NUM>. In an embodiment, the safety light <NUM> includes one and only one beacon light element <NUM>.

The beacon light element <NUM> may comprise two or more embodiments disclosed herein.

The safety light <NUM> includes at least one control button <NUM>, as shown in <FIG>, <FIG> and <FIG>.

In an embodiment, the safety light <NUM> includes a plurality of control buttons <NUM>. In an embodiment, the safety light <NUM> includes from <NUM>, or <NUM> to <NUM>, or <NUM>, or <NUM>, or <NUM> control buttons <NUM>.

Each control button <NUM> is connected to the PCBA <NUM> via a mechanical connection, an electrical connection, or a combination thereof.

Nonlimiting examples of suitable control buttons <NUM> include depression buttons, depression switches, toggle switches, touch switches, wireless switches, and combinations thereof. In an embodiment, each control button <NUM> is a depression button.

The PCBA <NUM> is programmed to energize the plurality of light elements <NUM> and/or the beacon light element <NUM> following depression of a control button <NUM>. In an embodiment, the PCBA <NUM> is programmed to stop energy to the plurality of light elements <NUM> and/or the beacon light element <NUM> following another depression of the control button <NUM>, such that a first depression energizes the light element (<NUM> and/or <NUM>) and a second depression stops energy to the light element (<NUM> and/or <NUM>). When energy is stopped, the light element (<NUM> and/or <NUM>) does not emit light, i.e., the light element is "off. " When a light element (<NUM> and/or <NUM>) is energized, it emits a light, i.e., the element is "on.

In an embodiment, the control button <NUM> is a touch switch. "touch switch" enables a user to tap the safety light <NUM>, such as on the top housing's top surface <NUM>, to activate or deactivate a sensor, thereby energizing or stopping energy to (respectively) the plurality of light elements <NUM> and/or the beacon light element <NUM>.

The PCBA <NUM> is programmed to energize the plurality of light elements <NUM> following depression of a first control button 42a. In another embodiment, the PCBA <NUM> is programmed to energize the beacon light element <NUM> following depression of a second control button 42b.

In an embodiment, the PCBA <NUM> is programmed to energize a first group of the plurality of light elements 36a following depression of a first control button 42a and a second group of the plurality of light elements 36b following depression of a second control button 42b. In an embodiment, the first group of the plurality of light elements 36a are those light elements <NUM> near the front surface 30a of the PCBA <NUM> and the second group of the plurality of light elements 36b are those light elements <NUM> near the rear surface 30b of the PCBA <NUM>, as shown in <FIG>. In another embodiment, the PCBA <NUM> is programmed to energize the beacon light element <NUM> following depression of a third control button 42c.

In an embodiment, the PCBA <NUM> is programmed to energize the plurality of light elements <NUM> and/or the beacon light element <NUM> following depression of a control button <NUM> to cause the light element (<NUM> and/or <NUM>) to emit a certain type of light, a certain color of light, or combinations thereof.

In an embodiment, the PCBA <NUM> is programmed to energize the plurality of light elements <NUM> and/or the beacon light element <NUM> following depression of a control button <NUM> to cause the light element (<NUM> and/or <NUM>) to emit light in a pattern, such as in a strobe pattern, a timed flash pattern, a running pattern, an alternating color pattern, or combinations thereof.

In an embodiment, the PCBA <NUM> is programmed to energize the plurality of light elements <NUM> and the beacon light element <NUM> following depression of a single control button <NUM>.

In an embodiment, the PCBA <NUM> includes a control button <NUM> that is an emergency button <NUM>, as shown in <FIG>. An "emergency button" is capable of energizing all light elements (<NUM> and/or <NUM>) following a depression and stoping all energy to all light elements (<NUM> and/or <NUM>) following a second depression. In an embodiment, the emergency button <NUM> is centrally positioned in the top housing <NUM>, as shown in <FIG>.

In an embodiment, the PCBA <NUM> includes a control button <NUM> that is a power-saver button <NUM>, as shown in <FIG>. A "power-saver button" energizes only a portion of the light elements (<NUM> and/or <NUM>) to energize. In an embodiment, the power-saver button energizes from <NUM>%, or <NUM>%, or <NUM>%, or <NUM>% to <NUM>%, or <NUM>%, or <NUM>%, or <NUM>% of the light elements (<NUM> and <NUM>) of the safety light <NUM>.

The control buttons (<NUM>, <NUM>, <NUM>) are formed from one or more flexible materials. A nonlimiting example of a suitable flexible material is rubber.

In an embodiment, the control buttons (<NUM>, <NUM>, <NUM>) are formed from a button pad <NUM>, as shown in <FIG> and <FIG>. In an embodiment, the button pad <NUM> has an integral design such that the control buttons (<NUM>, <NUM>, <NUM>) are formed from one piece of flexible material. The button pad <NUM> has two opposing surfaces, including a top surface <NUM> and a bottom surface <NUM>. As shown in <FIG>, the control buttons (<NUM>, <NUM>, <NUM>) protrude from the top surface <NUM> of the button pad <NUM>.

The button pad <NUM> has a cross-sectional shape. The cross-sectional shape may be any cross-sectional shape disclosed herein. The cross-sectional shape of the button pad <NUM> is the same cross-sectional shape as the top housing <NUM>. <FIG> and <FIG> depict a button pad <NUM> with a rectangle cross-sectional shape.

In an embodiment, the button pad <NUM> includes a plurality of threaded openings <NUM>, as shown in <FIG> and <FIG>. A "threaded opening" is a void in the button pad <NUM> sized to receive a threaded fastener <NUM>, such as a screw. The threaded opening <NUM> allows the threaded fastener <NUM> to extend through the button pad <NUM>. In an embodiment, the threaded openings <NUM> of the button pad <NUM> align with the threaded openings <NUM> of the PCBA <NUM>, which align with the threaded connector <NUM> of the top housing <NUM> such that a threaded fastener <NUM> may extend through the PCBA <NUM> and the button pad <NUM> and connect to the top housing <NUM>. In an embodiment, the button pad <NUM> includes from <NUM>, or <NUM> to <NUM>, or <NUM>, or <NUM> threaded openings <NUM>. In an embodiment, the button pad <NUM> includes four threaded openings <NUM>.

In an embodiment, the button pad <NUM> has a top portion 48a and a bottom portion 48b, as shown in <FIG>. In an embodiment, the top housing <NUM> is sized to receive the top portion 48a of the button pad <NUM>.

In an embodiment, the top housing <NUM> includes a plurality of button openings <NUM>, as shown in <FIG>. A "button opening" is a void in the wall <NUM> of the top housing <NUM> such that a control button (<NUM>, <NUM>, <NUM>) may extend through the wall <NUM>, as shown in <FIG> and <FIG>. In an embodiment, the top housing <NUM> includes a plurality of button openings <NUM>, wherein each button opening <NUM> is aligned with a control button (<NUM>, <NUM>, <NUM>) of the button pad <NUM>. The number of control buttons (<NUM>, <NUM>, <NUM>) on the button pad <NUM> is the same number of button openings <NUM> in the top housing <NUM>.

In an embodiment, the button pad <NUM> includes a beacon opening <NUM>, as shown in <FIG> and <FIG>. A "beacon opening" is a void in the button pad <NUM> sized to receive the beacon light element <NUM> such that the beacon light element <NUM> may extend through the button pad <NUM>.

In an embodiment, the bottom portion 48b of the button pad <NUM> serves as a rubberized gasket that forms a watertight or semi-watertight seal between the lens <NUM> and the top housing <NUM>.

The control button <NUM> may comprise two or more embodiments disclosed herein.

The button pad <NUM> may comprise two or more embodiments disclosed herein.

In an embodiment, the safety light <NUM> includes a beacon light lens <NUM>, as shown in <FIG>, <FIG>, and <FIG>. The beacon light lens <NUM> is coupled to the beacon light element <NUM>.

The beacon light lens <NUM> is formed from one or more rigid materials through which light may pass through. Nonlimiting examples of suitable rigid materials include high impact polymers, thermoplastic polymers, thermoset polymers, composites, glass, ceramics, cellulose, acrylics, combinations thereof, and/or the like. In an embodiment, the beacon light lens <NUM> is formed from glass, polymethyl methacylate, a polycarbonate resin, a polystyrene resin, a styrene-acrylonitrile resin, cellulose acetate, polypropylene, nylon, polychlorotrifluoroethylene, ethylene-tetrafluoroethylene copolymer, polyvinylidene chloride, fluorinated ethylene/propylene copolymer, polyethylene telephthaleate, silic class, or combinations thereof. In an embodiment, the beacon light lens <NUM> is formed from a transparent material or a translucent material. A "transparent" material allows all light, or <NUM>% of light, to pass through the material. A "translucent" material allows from greater than <NUM>% to less than <NUM>% of light to pass through the material.

The beacon light lens <NUM> has a cross-sectional shape. The cross-sectional shape may be any cross-sectional shape disclosed herein. <FIG> depicts a beacon light lens <NUM> with a circular cross-sectional shape.

In an embodiment, the beacon light lens <NUM> is coupled to the beacon light element <NUM> and the button pad <NUM>. In a further embodiment, the beacon light lens <NUM> is coupled to the beacon light element <NUM> and the top surface <NUM> of the button pad <NUM>.

The beacon light lens <NUM> is aligned with the beacon light element <NUM> such that light emitted from the beacon light element <NUM> passes through the beacon light lens <NUM>.

In an embodiment, the top housing <NUM> has a beacon light lens opening <NUM>, as shown in <FIG>. A "beacon light lens opening" is a void in the wall <NUM> of the top housing <NUM> sized to receive the beacon light lens <NUM> such that at least a portion of the beacon light lens <NUM> may extend through the top housing <NUM>.

In an embodiment, the beacon light lens <NUM> has a top portion 60a and a bottom portion 60b, as shown in <FIG>. The top portion 60a has a diameter that is less than (<) the diameter of the bottom portion 60b.

In an embodiment, the beacon light lens <NUM> has a reflective surface <NUM> in the bottom portion 60b, as shown in <FIG>. A "reflective surface" is a plane capable of reflecting light. In an embodiment, the plane is coated with a reflective material, such as a metal (e.g., nickel, chromium, aluminum, gold, silver, and combinations thereof) or a polymeric material to form a reflective surface. In an embodiment, the reflective material is vacuum-deposited on the plane to form a reflective surface. In an embodiment, the reflective surface <NUM> has a conical shape, as shown in <FIG>. Light emitted from the beacon light element <NUM> reflects off of the reflective surface <NUM> and projects through the top portion 60a of the beacon light lens <NUM>.

In an embodiment, the top housing <NUM> has a beacon light lens opening <NUM> sized to receive the top portion 60a of the beacon light lens <NUM>, but not the bottom portion 60b of the beacon light lens <NUM>. Consequently, the bottom portion 60b of the beacon light lens <NUM> is contained within the safety light <NUM> below the bottom surface <NUM> of the top housing <NUM>. In an embodiment, the bottom portion 60b of the beacon light lens <NUM> is contained within the safety light <NUM> below the bottom surface <NUM> of the top housing <NUM> and above the top surface <NUM> of the button pad <NUM>. In other words, the bottom portion 60b of the beacon light lens <NUM> is positioned between the button pad <NUM> and the top housing <NUM>, and the top portion 60a of the beacon light lens <NUM> extends through the wall <NUM> of the top housing <NUM>.

The beacon light lens <NUM> may or may not protrude past the top surface <NUM> of the top housing <NUM>. In an embodiment, the beacon light lens <NUM> protrudes past the top surface <NUM> of the top housing <NUM>, as shown in <FIG>, <FIG>, and <FIG>.

The safety light <NUM> includes the same number of beacon light elements <NUM> and beacon light lenses <NUM>. In an embodiment, the safety light <NUM> includes from <NUM> to <NUM>, or <NUM>, or <NUM> beacon light lenses <NUM>. In an embodiment, the safety light <NUM> includes one and only one beacon light lens <NUM>.

The beacon light lens <NUM> may comprise two or more embodiments disclosed herein.

The safety light <NUM> includes a lens <NUM> coupled to the bottom surface <NUM> of the PCBA <NUM> and the plurality of light elements <NUM>, the lens <NUM> having an angled reflective surface <NUM> and a plurality of side surfaces <NUM>, as shown in <FIG> and <FIG>.

The lens <NUM> may be formed from any lens material disclosed herein. In an embodiment, the lens <NUM> is formed from a transparent material or a translucent material.

In an embodiment, the lens <NUM> has two opposing surfaces, including a top surface <NUM> and a bottom surface <NUM>, as shown in <FIG> and <FIG>. The top surface <NUM> of the lens <NUM> is oriented parallel to the bottom surface <NUM> of the lens <NUM>. The term "parallel," as used herein, indicates the top surface <NUM> extends in the same direction, or substantially the same direction, as the bottom surface <NUM> of the lens <NUM>. <FIG> depicts a top surface <NUM> and a bottom surface <NUM> that are parallel to one another.

The lens <NUM> has a bottom surface <NUM> that is a reflective surface. A "reflective surface" is a plane capable of reflecting light. In an embodiment, the plane is coated with a reflective material, such as a metal (e.g., nickel, chromium, aluminum, gold, silver, and combinations thereof) or a polymeric material to form a reflective surface. In an embodiment, the reflective material is vacuum-deposited on the plane to form a reflective surface.

The lens <NUM> includes an angled reflective surface <NUM>. An "angled reflective surface" is a plane extending at an angle other than <NUM>° from the top surface <NUM> of the lens <NUM>, the bottom surface <NUM> of the lens, or combinations thereof, the plane capable of reflecting light emitted from the plurality of light elements <NUM>. The angled reflective surface <NUM> may be flat or curved. <FIG> depict a lens <NUM> with a flat angled reflective surface <NUM>.

In an embodiment, the angle, X, between the bottom surface <NUM> and the angled reflective surface <NUM> is from <NUM>°, or <NUM>°, or <NUM>°, or <NUM>° to <NUM>°, or <NUM>°, or <NUM>°, or <NUM>°, or <NUM>°, as shown in <FIG>. In an embodiment, the angle, X, between the bottom surface <NUM> and the angled reflective surface <NUM> is <NUM>°.

In an embodiment, the lens <NUM> includes from <NUM> to <NUM>, or <NUM>, or <NUM>, or <NUM>, or <NUM>, or <NUM>, or <NUM>, or <NUM>, or <NUM>, or <NUM>, or <NUM>, or <NUM>, or <NUM>, or <NUM>, or <NUM>, or <NUM>, or <NUM>, or <NUM>, or <NUM>, or <NUM> angled reflective surfaces <NUM>. For purposes of this disclosure, each angled reflective surface <NUM> having the same angle, X, of from <NUM>°, or <NUM>°, or <NUM>°, or <NUM>° to <NUM>°, or <NUM>°, or <NUM>°, or <NUM>°, or <NUM>°, between the bottom surface <NUM> of the lens <NUM> and the angled reflective surface <NUM> shall constitute a "first angled reflective surface" 66a, as shown in <FIG>. However, it is understood that the first angled reflective surface 66a depicted in <FIG> includes <NUM> individual flat angled reflective surfaces <NUM>, as shown in <FIG>.

In an embodiment, the angle, Y, between the top surface <NUM> and the angled reflective surface <NUM> is from <NUM>°, or <NUM>°, or <NUM>°, or <NUM>° to <NUM>°, or <NUM>°, or <NUM>°, or <NUM>°, or <NUM>°, as shown in <FIG>. In an embodiment, the angle, Y, between the top surface <NUM> and the angled reflective surface <NUM> is <NUM>°.

In an embodiment, the lens <NUM> includes the first angled reflective surface 66a and a second angled reflective surface 66b, as shown in <FIG>. For purposes of this disclosure, each angled reflective surface <NUM> having the same angle, Y, of from <NUM>°, or <NUM>°, or <NUM>°, or <NUM>° to <NUM>°, or <NUM>°, or <NUM>°, or <NUM>°, or <NUM>°, between the top surface <NUM> of the lens <NUM> and the angled reflective surface <NUM> shall constitute a "second angled reflective surface" 66b, as shown in <FIG>. However, it is understood that the second angled reflective surface 66b depicted in <FIG> includes <NUM> individual flat angled reflective surfaces, as shown in <FIG> and <FIG>.

In an embodiment, the lens <NUM> includes the first angled reflective surface 66a and the second angled reflective surface 66b, and the angle, Z, between the first angled reflective surface 66a and the second angled reflective surface 66b is from <NUM>°, or <NUM>° to <NUM>°, or <NUM>°, or <NUM>°, as shown in <FIG>. In an embodiment, the lens <NUM> includes the first angled reflective surface 66a and the second angled reflective surface 66b, and the angle, Z, between the first angled reflective surface 66a and the second angled reflective surface 66b is <NUM>°.

The first angled reflective surface 66a and the second angled reflective surface 66b may or may not be continuous around the perimeter <NUM> of the lens <NUM>. <FIG> depict a first angled reflective surface 66a and a second angled reflective surface 66b that are not continuous around the perimeter <NUM> of the lens <NUM>, rather, they are discontinuous.

In an embodiment, the lens <NUM> includes a first angled reflective surface 66a and the angle, X, between the bottom surface <NUM> and the first angled reflective surface 66a is <NUM>°. In another embodiment, the lens <NUM> includes a second angled reflective surface 66b and the angle, Y, between the top surface <NUM> and the second angled reflective surface 66b is <NUM>°. In a further embodiment, the angle, Z, between the first angled reflective surface 66a and the second angled reflective surface 66b is <NUM>°.

The lens <NUM> has a plurality of side surfaces <NUM>. In an embodiment, the lens <NUM> includes from <NUM> to <NUM>, or <NUM>, or <NUM>, or <NUM> side surfaces <NUM>. In an embodiment, the lens <NUM> includes four side surfaces <NUM>. In an embodiment, the lens <NUM> includes a front side surface 68a, a rear side surface 68b, a left side surface 68c, and a right side surface 68d, as shown in <FIG>, <FIG>and <FIG>. Each side surface <NUM> extends perpendicular to the top surface <NUM> and the bottom surface <NUM> of the lens <NUM>, as shown in <FIG>. A side surface <NUM> that extends "perpendicular" to the top surface <NUM> and the bottom surface <NUM> of the lens <NUM> is at a <NUM>° angle with the top surface <NUM> and the bottom surface <NUM> of the lens <NUM>. Each side surface <NUM> may be flat or curved. <FIG> depicts a lens <NUM> with flat side surfaces <NUM>.

The side surfaces <NUM> extend in a continuous manner around the perimeter <NUM> of the lens <NUM>.

The side surfaces <NUM> are not reflective. In other words, light is not reflected by the side surfaces <NUM> of the lens <NUM>, but rather transmits, or projects, through the side surfaces <NUM>.

In an embodiment, the plurality of light elements <NUM> emit a light directed away from the bottom surface <NUM> of the PCBA <NUM> and the light reflects off of the first angled reflective surface 66a of the lens <NUM> and projects through the plurality of side surfaces <NUM> of the lens <NUM>. It is understood that the angle of incidence (i.e., the angle a light hits a reflective surface) is equal to the angle of reflection (i.e., the angle at which the light reflects off of the reflective surface). Thus, the present safety light <NUM> may advantageously direct its light elements <NUM> downward, such as at a <NUM>° angle with the top surface <NUM> of the lens <NUM>, and still project the light outward through the plurality of side surfaces <NUM> of the lens <NUM> in a direction that is parallel, or substantially parallel, to the top surface <NUM> of the lens <NUM>. This configuration allows for light elements <NUM> to be located above the lens <NUM>, rather than behind (i.e., parallel to) the lens, allowing for a safety light <NUM> with a smaller length and width compared to conventional safety lights.

In an embodiment, the lens <NUM> includes a plurality of light posts <NUM> coupled to the top surface <NUM> of the lens <NUM>, as shown in <FIG>, <FIG> and <FIG>. The lens <NUM> and the light posts <NUM> may have an integral design or a composite design. A lens <NUM> with light posts <NUM> having an "integral design" is formed from one piece of rigid material, such as a molded piece. A lens <NUM> with light posts <NUM> having a "composite design" is formed from more than one distinct piece (or part), which upon assembly are combined. Each light post <NUM> is coupled to a light element <NUM>. Thus, the safety light <NUM> includes the same number of light elements <NUM> and light posts <NUM>. The light posts <NUM> advantageously reduce the separation between the lens <NUM> and the plurality of light elements <NUM>, and thus reduce the amount of air present between the lens <NUM> and the plurality of light elements <NUM>. Reduced air between the lens <NUM> and the plurality of light elements <NUM> reduces the amount of light dissipation and attenuation that occurs in air, resulting in more light entering the lens <NUM>.

Each light post <NUM> has a shape. Nonlimiting examples of suitable shapes include square prism, rectangular prism, cylinder, frustum, pentagonal prism, trapezium prism, and combinations thereof. <FIG> depicts light posts <NUM> with a rectangular prism shape.

The lens <NUM> may comprise two or more embodiments disclosed herein.

In an embodiment, the lens <NUM> includes a plurality of spacing posts <NUM> coupled to the top surface <NUM> of the lens <NUM>, as shown in <FIG>. The lens <NUM> and the spacing posts <NUM> may have an integral design or a composite design. A lens <NUM> with spacing posts <NUM> having an "integral design" is formed from one piece of rigid material, such as a molded piece. A lens <NUM> with spacing posts <NUM> having a "composite design" is formed from more than one distinct piece (or part), which upon assembly are combined. The spacing posts <NUM> are positioned between the light posts <NUM>, as shown in <FIG>. Each spacing post <NUM> has a height, Hs, that is the distance between the lens top surface <NUM> and the spacing post top surface <NUM>. Each light post <NUM> has a height, HP, that is the distance between the lens top surface <NUM> and the light post top surface <NUM>. Each spacing post <NUM> has a height, HS, that is that is greater than the height, HP, of each light post <NUM>, as shown in <FIG>. The PCBA bottom surface is in contact with the top surface <NUM> of each spacing post <NUM>. When the PCBA bottom surface is in contact with the top surface <NUM> of each spacing post <NUM>, a gap (i.e., a void) is present between the top surface <NUM> of each light post <NUM> and each light element. In other words, the light elements are not in direct contact with the lens <NUM>, and further the light posts <NUM>. The gap protects the light elements from potential damage that may be caused by direct contact between the light elements and the lens <NUM>. As used herein, "direct contact" refers to a configuration whereby the light element is located immediately adjacent to the lens <NUM>, the light element touches the lens <NUM>, and no intervening structures, or substantial voids, or voids, are present between the light element and the lens <NUM>.

In an embodiment, each light post <NUM> has a height, HP, that is from <NUM>, or <NUM>, or <NUM> to <NUM>, or <NUM>.

In an embodiment, each spacing post <NUM> has a height, Hs, that is from <NUM>, or <NUM>, or <NUM> to <NUM>, or <NUM>, or <NUM>, or <NUM>.

In an embodiment, each light post <NUM> has a height, HP, that is from <NUM>, or <NUM>, or <NUM> to <NUM>, or <NUM>; and each spacing post <NUM> has a height, Hs, that is from <NUM>, or <NUM>, or <NUM> to <NUM>, or <NUM>, or <NUM>, or <NUM>. In a further embodiment, each light post <NUM> has a height, HP, that is from <NUM> to <NUM>; and each spacing post <NUM> has a height, HS, that is from <NUM> to <NUM>.

In an embodiment, the lens <NUM> includes from <NUM>, or <NUM>, or <NUM> to <NUM>, or <NUM>, or <NUM>, or <NUM>, or <NUM> spacing posts <NUM>. In a further embodiment, the lends <NUM> includes <NUM> spacing posts <NUM>, wherein each spacing post is positioned between a light post <NUM>.

In an embodiment, the safety light <NUM> includes a rubber seal <NUM>, as shown in <FIG> and <FIG>.

The rubber seal <NUM> serves as a rubberized gasket that forms a watertight or semi-watertight seal between the lens <NUM> and the bottom housing <NUM>.

The rubber seal <NUM> has a cross-sectional shape. The cross-sectional shape may be any cross-sectional shape disclosed herein. The rubber seal <NUM> has the same cross-sectional shape as the cross-sectional shape of the top housing <NUM>. <FIG> and <FIG> depict a rubber seal <NUM> with a rectangle cross-sectional shape.

The rubber seal <NUM> has two opposing surfaces, including a top surface <NUM> and a bottom surface <NUM>, as shown in <FIG> and <FIG>.

In an embodiment, the rubber seal <NUM> has a top portion 78a and a bottom portion 78b, as shown in <FIG>. In an embodiment, the lens <NUM> is sized to receive the top portion 78a of the rubber seal <NUM>. In an embodiment, the top portion 78a of the rubber seal <NUM> is coupled to the lens <NUM> and the PCBA <NUM>.

In an embodiment, the rubber seal <NUM> includes a plurality of threaded openings <NUM>, as shown in <FIG> and <FIG>. A "threaded opening" is a void in the rubber seal <NUM> sized to receive a threaded fastener <NUM>, such as a screw. The threaded opening <NUM> allows the threaded fastener <NUM> to extend through the rubber seal <NUM>. In an embodiment, the threaded openings <NUM> of the rubber seal <NUM> align with the threaded openings <NUM> of the PCBA <NUM>, which align with the threaded openings <NUM> of the button pad <NUM>, which align with the threaded connector <NUM> of the top housing <NUM> such that a threaded fastener <NUM> may extend through the rubber seal <NUM>, the PCBA <NUM>, and the button pad <NUM> and connect to the top housing <NUM>. In an embodiment, the rubber seal <NUM> includes from <NUM>, or <NUM> to <NUM>, or <NUM>, or <NUM> threaded openings <NUM>. In an embodiment, the rubber seal <NUM> includes four threaded openings <NUM>.

In an embodiment, the rubber seal <NUM> includes a rechargeable power source opening <NUM>, as shown in <FIG> and <FIG>. The "rechargeable power source opening" is a void in the rubber seal <NUM> sized to receive the rechargeable power source <NUM>. In an embodiment, the rechargeable power source <NUM> is coupled to the rubber seal <NUM>.

In an embodiment, the rubber seal <NUM> includes a recharging port opening <NUM>, as shown in <FIG> and <FIG>. The "recharging port opening" is a void in the rubber seal <NUM> sized to receive a recharging port <NUM>. A nonlimiting example of a suitable recharging port <NUM> is a Universal Serial Bus (USB) port, as shown in <FIG>. The recharging port <NUM> is electrically connected to the PCBA <NUM> and the rechargeable power source <NUM>.

In an embodiment, the rubber seal <NUM> includes a recharging port cover <NUM>, as shown in <FIG> and <FIG>. In an embodiment, the recharging port cover <NUM> is attached to the bottom portion 78b of the rubber seal <NUM> by a flexible hinge <NUM>. <FIG> and <FIG> depict a recharging port cover <NUM> that is attached to the bottom portion 78b of the rubber seal <NUM> by a flexible hinge <NUM>. The flexible hinge <NUM> permits access to the recharging port <NUM> when the recharging port cover <NUM> is in an open position, as shown in <FIG> and <FIG>. When the recharging port cover <NUM> is in a closed position, the recharging port cover <NUM> creates a protective seal over the recharging port <NUM> to prevent debris and moisture from entering the recharging port <NUM>.

The rubber seal <NUM> may comprise two or more embodiments disclosed herein.

The safety light <NUM> includes a bottom housing <NUM>, as shown in <FIG>.

The bottom housing <NUM> is coupled to the lens <NUM>. In an embodiment, the bottom housing <NUM> is coupled to the lens <NUM> via the rubber seal <NUM> such that the rubber seal <NUM> is positioned between the bottom housing <NUM> and the lens <NUM>.

The bottom housing <NUM> is formed from a rigid material. The rigid material may be any rigid material disclosed herein.

The bottom housing <NUM> has a wall <NUM>, as shown in <FIG> and <FIG>.

The bottom housing <NUM> has two opposing surfaces, including a top surface <NUM> and a bottom surface <NUM>, as shown in <FIG>. In an embodiment, the top surface <NUM> of the bottom housing <NUM> is coupled to the bottom surface <NUM> of the rubber seal <NUM>.

In an embodiment, the bottom housing <NUM> includes a plurality of side surfaces <NUM>. In an embodiment, the side surfaces <NUM> include a front surface 100a, a rear surface 100b, a left surface 100c, and a right surface 100d, as shown in <FIG>.

The bottom housing <NUM> has a cross-sectional shape. The cross-sectional shape may be any cross-sectional shape disclosed herein. The cross-sectional shape of the bottom housing <NUM> is the same cross-sectional shape of the top housing <NUM>. <FIG> depict a bottom housing <NUM> with a rectangle cross-sectional shape.

In an embodiment, the bottom housing <NUM> includes a plurality of threaded openings <NUM>, as shown in <FIG>. A "threaded opening" is a void in the bottom housing <NUM> sized to receive a threaded fastener <NUM>, such as a screw. The threaded opening <NUM> allows the threaded fastener, or a portion of the threaded fastener <NUM>, to extend through the wall <NUM> of the bottom housing <NUM>. In an embodiment, the threaded openings <NUM> of the bottom housing <NUM> align with the threaded openings <NUM> of the rubber seal <NUM>, which align with the threaded openings <NUM> of the PCBA <NUM>, which align with the threaded openings <NUM> of the button pad <NUM>, which align with the threaded connector <NUM> of the top housing <NUM> such that a threaded fastener <NUM> may extend through the bottom housing <NUM>, the rubber seal <NUM>, the PCBA <NUM>, and the button pad <NUM> and connect to the top housing <NUM>. In an embodiment, the threaded opening <NUM> has a narrow diameter portion and a wide diameter portion such that a portion of the threaded fastener <NUM> (e.g., the head of a screw) cannot extend through the wall <NUM> of the bottom housing <NUM>. In an embodiment, the bottom housing <NUM> includes from <NUM>, or <NUM> to <NUM>, or <NUM>, or <NUM> threaded openings <NUM>. In an embodiment, the bottom housing <NUM> includes four threaded openings <NUM>.

In an embodiment, the bottom housing <NUM> includes a recharging port opening <NUM>, as shown in <FIG>. The "recharging port opening" is a void in the wall <NUM> of the bottom housing <NUM> sized to receive a recharging port cover <NUM>. The recharging port opening <NUM> in the bottom housing <NUM> is aligned with the recharging port opening <NUM> in the rubber seal <NUM>.

In an embodiment, the bottom housing <NUM> includes a magnet <NUM>. A nonlimiting example of a suitable magnet is shown in <FIG>. The magnet has a shape. Nonlimiting examples of suitable shapes include square prism, rectangular prism, cylinder, frustum, pentagonal prism, trapezium prism, pyramid, and combinations thereof. <FIG> depicts a magnet <NUM> with a cylinder shape.

A safety light <NUM> that includes a magnet <NUM> may advantageously be magnetically coupled to a magnetic material or a magnetic article. Nonlimiting examples of magnetic articles include automobiles, motorcycles, bicycles, stands containing a magnet, helmets, helmet mounts, boats (e.g., kayaks, motorboats, and canoes), and mounting plates. A nonlimiting example of a mounting plate is the mounting plate disclosed in<CIT>. An article may be disposed between the magnet <NUM> and the magnetic material or magnetic article. For example, a user's clothing item (e.g., a jacket or a shirt) may be disposed between the mounting plate and the magnet <NUM>, wherein the magnet <NUM> is coupled to the mounting plate through the user's clothing item-thereby releasably attaching the safety light <NUM> to the user's clothing. Nonlimiting examples of suitable articles include clothing, helmets, backpacks, belts, tents, windows, boats (e.g., boat siding), containers, road signs, and combinations thereof.

A nonlimiting example of a suitable magnet <NUM> is neodymium iron boron. In an embodiment, the magnet <NUM> is substantially encapsulated, or fully encapsulated, in a waterproof coating, such as a silicone coating.

In an embodiment, the bottom housing <NUM> includes a magnet bracket <NUM>, as shown in <FIG>. A "magnet bracket" is a projection sized to receive and retain the magnet <NUM>. As shown in <FIG>, the magnet bracket <NUM> includes a void in the wall <NUM> of the bottom housing <NUM>, the void having a diameter that is less than the diameter of the magnet <NUM>. The magnet bracket <NUM> and the bottom housing <NUM> may have an integral design or a composite design.

The magnet bracket <NUM> and the magnet <NUM> have reciprocal shapes. For example, when the magnet <NUM> has a cylinder shape, the magnet bracket <NUM> has a cylinder shape sized to receive and retain the magnet <NUM>, as shown in <FIG>.

In an embodiment, the magnet <NUM> is coupled to the magnet bracket <NUM>. In another embodiment, the magnet <NUM> is coupled to the bottom surface <NUM> of the rubber seal <NUM>. In an embodiment, the magnet <NUM> is coupled to the bottom surface <NUM> of the rubber seal <NUM> via an adhesive <NUM>, as shown in <FIG>, <FIG>, <FIG>, and <FIG>.

The bottom housing <NUM> may comprise two or more embodiments disclosed herein.

The present disclosure provides a safety light <NUM>, as shown in <FIG> and <FIG>. The safety light <NUM> includes a top housing <NUM> having a wall <NUM> and a PCBA <NUM> coupled to the top housing <NUM>, the PCBA <NUM> having a top surface <NUM> and a bottom surface <NUM>. The safety light <NUM> also includes a plurality of light elements <NUM> coupled to the bottom surface <NUM> of the PCBA <NUM> and the PCBA <NUM> is programmed to energize the plurality of light elements <NUM> following depression of a first control button <NUM>. The safety light <NUM> includes a lens <NUM> coupled to the bottom surface <NUM> of the PCBA <NUM> and the plurality of light elements <NUM>, the lens <NUM> having a first angled reflective surface 66a and a plurality of side surfaces <NUM>. The safety light <NUM> also includes a bottom housing <NUM> coupled to the lens <NUM>. In an embodiment, the safety light also includes a beacon light element <NUM> coupled to the top surface <NUM> of the PCBA <NUM>; and a beacon light lens <NUM> coupled to the beacon light element <NUM>, the beacon light lens <NUM> extending through the wall <NUM> of the top housing <NUM>, wherein the PCBA <NUM> is programmed to energize the beacon light element <NUM> following depression of a second control button 42b.

<FIG> and <FIG> depict exploded views of an embodiment of the present safety light <NUM>.

In an embodiment, safety light <NUM> includes a top housing <NUM> with a wall <NUM> and a PCBA <NUM> coupled to the top housing <NUM>. The PCBA <NUM> includes a top surface <NUM>, a bottom surface <NUM>, and a rechargeable power source <NUM>. The safety light <NUM> also includes a plurality of light elements <NUM> coupled to the bottom surface <NUM> of the PCBA <NUM> and the PCBA <NUM> is programmed to energize a first group 36a of the plurality of light elements <NUM> following depression of a first control button 42a and a second group 36b of the plurality of light elements <NUM> following depression of a second control button 42b. The safety light <NUM> has a beacon light element <NUM> coupled to the top surface <NUM> of the PCBA <NUM> and the PCBA <NUM> is programmed to energize the beacon light element <NUM> following depression of a third control button 42c. A beacon light lens <NUM> is coupled to the beacon light element <NUM>, the beacon light lens <NUM> extending through the wall <NUM> of the top housing <NUM>. A lens <NUM> is coupled to the bottom surface <NUM> of the PCBA <NUM> and the plurality of light elements <NUM>, the lens <NUM> having a first angled reflective surface 66a, a bottom reflective surface <NUM>, and a plurality of side surfaces <NUM>, and the angle, X, between the bottom reflective surface <NUM> and the first angled reflective surface 66a is from <NUM>° to <NUM>°. The safety light <NUM> also includes a bottom housing <NUM> coupled to the lens <NUM>, the bottom housing <NUM> containing a magnet <NUM>.

In an embodiment, the present disclosure provides a safety light <NUM>, as shown in <FIG>. The safety light <NUM> includes a top housing <NUM> with a wall <NUM>; a PCBA coupled to the top housing <NUM>, the PCBA having a top surface and a bottom surface; a plurality of light elements coupled to the bottom surface of the PCBA; a lens <NUM> coupled to the bottom surface of the PCBA and the plurality of light elements, the lens <NUM> having a first angled reflective surface and a plurality of side surfaces <NUM>; and a bottom housing <NUM> coupled to the lens <NUM>. The bottom housing <NUM> includes a hinge <NUM>, as shown in <FIG> and <FIG>. The hinge <NUM> is a projection extending from a bottom housing side surface <NUM>. The hinge <NUM> is sized to receive a recharging port cover <NUM>. <FIG> depict a recharging port cover <NUM> that is attached to hinge <NUM> extending from a side surface <NUM> of the bottom housing <NUM>. The recharging port cover <NUM> may rotate about the axis of the hinge <NUM>. In <FIG>, the recharging port cover <NUM> is in a closed position such that the recharging port cover <NUM> creates a protective seal over the recharging port <NUM> to prevent debris and moisture from entering the recharging port <NUM>. As shown in <FIG> and <FIG>, the recharging port cover <NUM> may have one or more curved ends <NUM>. The curved ends <NUM> enable a user to more easily grip the recharging port cover <NUM> to move the recharging port cover <NUM> from a closed position to an open position. In an embodiment, the recharging port cover includes two curved ends <NUM>, as shown in <FIG>. <FIG> depicts the safety light <NUM> in which the recharging port cover <NUM> is removed. As shown in <FIG>, the recharging port <NUM> is open to the environment when the recharging port cover <NUM> is absent, or is in an open position.

In an embodiment, the bottom housing <NUM> includes a threaded attachment <NUM> having an exposed end <NUM>, as shown in <FIG>. The exposed end <NUM> is open to the environment. A "threaded attachment" is a component sized to receive a threaded article, such as a screw or a post. The threaded article may be any threaded fastener disclosed herein. The threaded attachment <NUM> enables the safety light <NUM> to be releasably attached to a threaded article. In an embodiment, the threaded article is a post attached to a bicycle or a boat. The threaded attachment <NUM> is formed from one or more rigid materials, such as metal.

In an embodiment, the bottom housing <NUM> includes from <NUM>, or <NUM> to <NUM>, or <NUM>, or <NUM> threaded attachments <NUM>. <FIG> shows a bottom housing <NUM> with two threaded attachments <NUM>. The threaded attachments <NUM> are coupled to the bottom surface <NUM> of the bottom housing <NUM>.

In an embodiment, the plurality of light elements <NUM> emit a light directed away from the bottom surface <NUM> of the PCBA <NUM> and the light reflects off of the first angled reflective surface 66a of the lens <NUM>, <NUM> and projects through the plurality of side surfaces <NUM>, <NUM> of the lens <NUM>, <NUM>.

In an embodiment, the safety light <NUM>, <NUM> is capable of projecting light through each of the lens side surfaces <NUM> (68a, 68b, 68c, 68d) (<NUM>). In another embodiment, the safety light <NUM>, <NUM> is capable of projecting light through each of the lens side surfaces <NUM> (68a, 68b, 68c, 68d) (<NUM>) and the beacon light lens <NUM> (<NUM> in <FIG>).

In an embodiment, the safety light <NUM>, <NUM> is configured to emit audio signals.

In an embodiment, the safety light <NUM>, <NUM> is configured with GPS capability.

In an embodiment, the safety light <NUM>, <NUM> further includes a securing mechanism (not shown) coupled to the top housing <NUM>, <NUM> and/or the bottom housing <NUM>, <NUM>. Nonlimiting examples of securing mechanisms include pins, clips, clamps, clasps, belts, snaps, ties, lanyards, Velcro, and combinations thereof.

In an embodiment, the safety light <NUM>, <NUM> is wearable. A "wearable" safety light is capable of being attached to a user, such as to a user's clothing, helmet, or accessory (e.g., a backpack).

In an embodiment, the safety light <NUM>, <NUM> is coupleable to a magnetic article.

In an embodiment, the safety light <NUM>, <NUM> has a weight of from <NUM> grams (g), or <NUM>, or <NUM>, or <NUM> to <NUM>, or <NUM>, or <NUM>, or <NUM>, or <NUM>, or <NUM>.

The safety light <NUM>, <NUM> has a length, L, as shown in <FIG>. In an embodiment, the safety light <NUM>, <NUM> has a length, L, from <NUM> (<NUM> inch (in)) to <NUM> (<NUM> in). In an embodiment, the safety light <NUM>, <NUM> has a length, L, from <NUM> (<NUM> in), or <NUM> (<NUM> in) to <NUM> (<NUM> in), or <NUM> (<NUM> in), or <NUM> (<NUM> in), or <NUM> (<NUM> in), or <NUM> (<NUM> in), or <NUM> (<NUM> in), or <NUM> (<NUM> in), or <NUM> (<NUM> in ), or <NUM> (<NUM> in). In another embodiment, the safety light <NUM>, <NUM> has a length, L, from <NUM> (<NUM> in), or <NUM> (<NUM> in), or <NUM> (<NUM> in), or <NUM> (<NUM> in ), or <NUM> (<NUM> in), or <NUM> (<NUM> in) to <NUM> (<NUM> in), or <NUM> (<NUM> in), or <NUM> (<NUM> in), or <NUM> (<NUM> in), or <NUM> (<NUM> in), or <NUM> (<NUM> in), or <NUM> (<NUM> in), or <NUM> (<NUM> in), or <NUM> (<NUM> in), or <NUM> (<NUM> in).

The safety light <NUM>, <NUM> has a width, W, as shown in <FIG>. In an embodiment, the safety light <NUM>, <NUM> has a width, W, from <NUM> (<NUM> in) to <NUM> (<NUM> in). In an embodiment, the safety light <NUM>, <NUM> has a width, W, from <NUM> (<NUM> in), or <NUM> (<NUM> in), or <NUM> (<NUM> in) to <NUM> (<NUM> in), or <NUM> (<NUM> in), or <NUM> (<NUM> in), or <NUM> (<NUM> in), or <NUM> (<NUM> in), or <NUM> (<NUM> in). In another embodiment, the safety light <NUM>, <NUM> has a width, W, from <NUM> (<NUM> in), or <NUM> (<NUM> in), or <NUM> (<NUM> in), or <NUM> (<NUM> in) to <NUM> (<NUM> in ), or <NUM> (<NUM> in), <NUM> (<NUM> in), or <NUM> (<NUM> in), or <NUM> (<NUM> in), or <NUM> (<NUM> in), or <NUM> (<NUM> in), or <NUM> (<NUM> in), or <NUM> (<NUM> in), or <NUM> (<NUM> in), or <NUM> (<NUM> in), or <NUM> (<NUM> in).

The safety light <NUM>, <NUM> has a height, H, as shown in <FIG>. The height, H, of the safety light <NUM>, <NUM> excludes the height of the recharging port cover <NUM>. In an embodiment, the safety light <NUM>, <NUM> has a height, H, from <NUM> (<NUM> in) to <NUM> (<NUM> in). In an embodiment, the safety light <NUM>, <NUM> has a height, H, from <NUM> (<NUM> in), or <NUM> (<NUM> in) to <NUM> (<NUM> in), or <NUM> (<NUM> in), or <NUM> (<NUM> in), or <NUM> (<NUM> in), or <NUM> (<NUM> in), or <NUM> (<NUM> in). In another embodiment, the safety light <NUM>, <NUM> has a height, H, from <NUM> (<NUM> in), or <NUM> (<NUM> in), or <NUM> (<NUM> in), or <NUM> (<NUM> in), or <NUM> (<NUM> in) to <NUM> (<NUM> in), or <NUM> (<NUM> in), or <NUM> (<NUM> in), or <NUM> (<NUM> in), or <NUM> (<NUM> in) to <NUM> (<NUM> in ), or <NUM> (<NUM> in), <NUM> (<NUM> in), or <NUM> (<NUM> in), or <NUM> (<NUM> in), or <NUM> (<NUM> in), or <NUM> (<NUM> in), or <NUM> (<NUM> in), or <NUM> (<NUM> in), or <NUM> (<NUM> in), or <NUM> (<NUM> in), or <NUM> (<NUM> in).

In an embodiment, the safety light <NUM>, <NUM> has a length, L, from <NUM> (<NUM> inch (in)) to <NUM> (<NUM> in); a width, W, from <NUM> (<NUM> in) to <NUM> (<NUM> in); and a height, H, from <NUM> (<NUM> in) to <NUM> (<NUM> in). In another embodiment, the safety light <NUM>, <NUM> has a length, L, from <NUM> (<NUM> inch (in)) to <NUM> (<NUM> in); a width, W, from <NUM> (<NUM> in) to <NUM> (<NUM> in); and a height, H, from <NUM> (<NUM> in) to <NUM> (<NUM> in).

In an embodiment, the safety light <NUM>, <NUM> has:.

The present disclosure is directed to a safety light <NUM>, <NUM> containing a top housing <NUM>, <NUM> with a wall <NUM>, <NUM>; a PCBA <NUM> coupled to the top housing <NUM>, <NUM>, the PCBA <NUM> having a top surface <NUM> and a bottom surface <NUM>; a plurality of light elements <NUM> coupled to the bottom surface <NUM> of the PCBA <NUM>; a lens <NUM>, <NUM> coupled to the bottom surface <NUM> of the PCBA <NUM> and the plurality of light elements <NUM>, the lens <NUM>, <NUM> having a first angled reflective surface 66a and a plurality of side surfaces <NUM>, <NUM>; and a bottom housing <NUM>, <NUM> coupled to the lens <NUM>, <NUM>. However, the skilled artisan understands an alternative embodiment includes a safety light with a bottom housing having a top surface and a bottom surface; a PCBA coupled to the bottom housing, the PCBA having a top surface and a bottom surface; a plurality of light elements coupled to the top surface of the PCBA; a lens coupled to the top surface of the PCBA and the plurality of light elements, the lens having a first angled reflective surface and a plurality of side surfaces <NUM>; and a top housing coupled to the lens. In this alternative embodiment, each light element coupled to the top surface of the PCBA emits a light directed away from, or in opposite direction from, the bottom housing and the light reflects off of the first angled reflective surface of the lens and projects through the plurality of side surfaces of the lens.

The safety light <NUM>, <NUM> may comprise two or more embodiments disclosed herein.

Claim 1:
A safety light (<NUM>) comprising:
a top housing (<NUM>);
a printed circuit board assembly (<NUM>);
a plurality of light elements (<NUM>) coupled to the printed circuit board assembly (<NUM>), the printed circuit board assembly (<NUM>) programmed to energize the plurality of light elements (<NUM>) following depression of a first control button (<NUM>); and
a bottom housing (<NUM>) coupled to a lens (<NUM>);
characterised in that the printed circuit board assembly (<NUM>) is coupled to the top housing (<NUM>), the printed circuit board assembly (<NUM>) comprises a top surface (<NUM>) and a bottom surface (<NUM>), and the plurality of light elements (<NUM>) are coupled to the bottom surface (<NUM>) of the printed circuit board assembly (<NUM>); and in that
the lens (<NUM>) is coupled to the bottom surface (<NUM>) of the printed circuit board assembly (<NUM>) and the plurality of light elements (<NUM>), the lens comprising (i) a first angled reflective surface (66a) that is flat, (ii) a lens top surface (<NUM>), (iii) a lens bottom reflective surface (<NUM>) extending parallel to the lens top surface (<NUM>), and (iv) a plurality of side surfaces (<NUM>) extending perpendicular to the lens top surface (<NUM>) and the lens bottom reflective surface (<NUM>).