AU2013100618A4 - Handicator - Google Patents

Abstract

A manufactured glove made from various materials for various or specific applications, combined with electronic LED display indicators that can be attached to each glove type via nylon Velcro straps or sewn in glove reflective materials. The handicator can be made as a permanent in built glove feature using reflective illuminus strips or a LED indication system that can be attached to any glove type or glove size. Dra .win gs Mobile Crane Hand Signals .~~~ ... .. . ... tU =}K. IW ft

Description

1 HANDICATO e Introduction e It is an innovative way to enhance safety for personnel in operating fields such as Police Force, Traffic Control, Crowd Control, Special Events, Building and Construction, Road Maintenance, Railway Guards and a number of other occupations. This specially designed safety glove/garment has multiple applications for likes of motor bike riders & cyclist's (this is designed for maximum safety awareness.) 2 e A manufactured glove made from various materials for various or specific applications. Kevlar material will be used for motorcycles, a work glove (leather) for building work sites, Velcro glove for cyclists and a special off road motorcycle glove. Combined with electronic led display indicators that can be attached to each glove type via nylon velcro straps or sewn in glove reflective materials to suit the various applications of use. * Each glove will encompass a combination of reflective, electronic and grip materials for safety and awareness. All gloves will be designed for versatility, comfort and ease of use for the user.

3 " Each glove will be manufactured to suit all weather conditions, protection and durability of use. * A universal chart of safety signals e (Hand indications) will accompany each pair of gloves which will be easy to read and follow. (please refer to pgs. 2 of drawings) * Function of use; * Traffic control (signals) e Crane driver (signals) * Motorcycle riders (signals) e Crowd controllers e Road safety controllers and Road side maintenance (signals) e Road and recreational cyclists (signals) e The Handicator is design to give the user maximum safety and visibility in all 4 weather conditions to others that share roads, work sites, special events/operations etc. . Motor Cyclist and Recreational bike riders will appreciate the benefits of the "Handicator" for its high visible qualities. Safety - The handicators reflective strips and or LED lights system provides maximum awareness for the user and provides high visibility for surrounding road users and work personnel.

5 e Functionality - The handicator is easy to use and simple in design. " Use - The handicator can be used across a number of professions, such as government, law enforcement, traffic control, crowd control and building work sites. * Protection - The handicator is made of high grade materials to suit its various applications to provide maximum protection to the user. * Adaptability - The handicator can be made as a permanent in built glove feature using reflective illuminus strips or a led indication system that can be attached to any glove type or glove size. * Clove design PROTO TYPE 1 ILUMINUS REFLECTIVE ARROW STRIPS will be embedded on either side of the glove (from wrist to base of fingers) (please refer to pg.1 of drawings) 6 * GLOVE DESIGN PROTO TYPES 2 - LED LIGHT ATTACHEMENT. A uniquely designed led light signal system that can be attached to rider's gloves or to the riders arm via a velcro strap system. (please refer to pg.1 of drawings)