GB2255402A - Hand light - Google Patents

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GB2255402A
GB2255402A GB9209173A GB9209173A GB2255402A GB 2255402 A GB2255402 A GB 2255402A GB 9209173 A GB9209173 A GB 9209173A GB 9209173 A GB9209173 A GB 9209173A GB 2255402 A GB2255402 A GB 2255402A
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attention
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Mark Steven Casey
Ellis Graham Windle
Simon Kennedy
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    • F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F21—LIGHTING
    • F21L—LIGHTING DEVICES OR SYSTEMS THEREOF, BEING PORTABLE OR SPECIALLY ADAPTED FOR TRANSPORTATION
    • F21L2/00—Systems of electric lighting devices

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Abstract

An indicating or attention attracting device, eg. for sport, leisure or safety applications, using a light source which is secured on the hand or forearm in a self contained unit, allowing free use of the hand for tasks or other purposes. The device is ambidextrous and is operated by the movement of part of, or manipulating of, the hand via a rocking lever action A to a switch. The device is an independent unit and has a self contained power source, light source and electronic circuit. The hand can be held in a suitable position with the device to satisfy the required direction for indication or attracting attention. <IMAGE>

Description

HAND LIGHT This invention is for an indicating or attention attracting device using a light source which is secured on the hand or forearm in a self contained unit.
The device is ambidextrous and is operated in an on/off mode by the action of a rocking lever, A, to a switch by the movement of part of, or manipulation of the hand.
An example of the ON/OFF operation of the device is indicated by the attached diagrams showing the use of the fingers as follows ON Figure 1. Fingers straightened back.
OFF Figure 2. Fingers in the rest or grip position.
Possible switching methods include for example Mercury tilt switch Magnetically operated switch Button switch Touch pad Proximity switch Micro switch Part of the device body has reflective properties.
The hand can be held in a suitable position with the device on to satisfy the required direction for indication or attracting attention.
The device is an independent unit and has a self contained power source, light source and electronic circuit.
Uses for the device are, for example sport, leisure and safety applications.

Claims (4)

1 An independent indicating or attention attracting device using a light source which is secured on the hand or forearm in such a way as to allow free use of the hand for tasks or other purposes.
2 An independent indicating or attention attracting device as claimed in Claim 1, wherein the on/off operation is executed by the action of a rocking lever to a switch by the movement of part of, or manipulation of the hand.
3 An independent indicating or attention attracting device as claimed in Claim 1 or Claim 2, wherein the unit is ambidextrous.
4 An independent indicating or attention attracting device substantially as described herein with reference to Figures 1 and 2 of the accompanying drawing.
GB9209173A 1991-05-02 1992-04-28 Hand light Withdrawn GB2255402A (en)

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GB919109473A GB9109473D0 (en) 1991-05-02 1991-05-02 Glove light
GB9209173A GB2255402A (en) 1991-05-02 1992-04-28 Hand light

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GB9209173D0 GB9209173D0 (en) 1992-06-10
GB2255402A true GB2255402A (en) 1992-11-04

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Cited By (4)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
GB2350177A (en) * 1999-04-21 2000-11-22 Stanley Wymark Cocklin Signalling device mounted on the hand
GB2360575A (en) * 2000-03-21 2001-09-26 Antony Shortman Direction indicators to be worn on the hand
WO2012075292A3 (en) * 2010-12-03 2012-10-11 Surefire, Llc Wearable lighting device
GB2516502A (en) * 2013-07-25 2015-01-28 Martin Sinderby Indicator device

Citations (6)

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Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
GB275291A (en) * 1926-04-09 1927-08-09 Gladys May Stewart Improvements in hand signalling apparatus for use in connection with street or road vehicles and traffic
GB439415A (en) * 1934-03-05 1935-12-05 Frako Kondensatoren Und App Ba Direction-signalling apparatus for personal wear
GB536386A (en) * 1939-12-08 1941-05-13 Henry Mcdonald Manuel Improvements in and relating to electric torches to be carried by the person
GB728395A (en) * 1952-02-26 1955-04-20 Alfred Norton Signal indicator
GB837648A (en) * 1957-11-01 1960-06-15 Alfred Edwin Hughes Improvements in drivers' hand signalling devices
GB891629A (en) * 1959-06-11 1962-03-14 Laszlo Juhasz Indicator lights

Patent Citations (6)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
GB275291A (en) * 1926-04-09 1927-08-09 Gladys May Stewart Improvements in hand signalling apparatus for use in connection with street or road vehicles and traffic
GB439415A (en) * 1934-03-05 1935-12-05 Frako Kondensatoren Und App Ba Direction-signalling apparatus for personal wear
GB536386A (en) * 1939-12-08 1941-05-13 Henry Mcdonald Manuel Improvements in and relating to electric torches to be carried by the person
GB728395A (en) * 1952-02-26 1955-04-20 Alfred Norton Signal indicator
GB837648A (en) * 1957-11-01 1960-06-15 Alfred Edwin Hughes Improvements in drivers' hand signalling devices
GB891629A (en) * 1959-06-11 1962-03-14 Laszlo Juhasz Indicator lights

Cited By (7)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
GB2350177A (en) * 1999-04-21 2000-11-22 Stanley Wymark Cocklin Signalling device mounted on the hand
GB2360575A (en) * 2000-03-21 2001-09-26 Antony Shortman Direction indicators to be worn on the hand
WO2012075292A3 (en) * 2010-12-03 2012-10-11 Surefire, Llc Wearable lighting device
US9155168B2 (en) 2010-12-03 2015-10-06 Surefire, Llc Wearable lighting device
CN105135224A (en) * 2010-12-03 2015-12-09 神火公司 Wearable lighting device
CN105135224B (en) * 2010-12-03 2017-12-19 神火公司 Wearable lighting device
GB2516502A (en) * 2013-07-25 2015-01-28 Martin Sinderby Indicator device

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