GB2333633A - Illuminated fire exit sign - Google Patents

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GB2333633A
GB2333633A GB9801251A GB9801251A GB2333633A GB 2333633 A GB2333633 A GB 2333633A GB 9801251 A GB9801251 A GB 9801251A GB 9801251 A GB9801251 A GB 9801251A GB 2333633 A GB2333633 A GB 2333633A
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Timothy Richard Carl Hearne
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    • G—PHYSICS
    • G09—EDUCATION; CRYPTOGRAPHY; DISPLAY; ADVERTISING; SEALS
    • G09F—DISPLAYING; ADVERTISING; SIGNS; LABELS OR NAME-PLATES; SEALS
    • G09F19/00—Advertising or display means not otherwise provided for
    • G09F19/22—Advertising or display means on roads, walls or similar surfaces, e.g. illuminated
    • G—PHYSICS
    • G09—EDUCATION; CRYPTOGRAPHY; DISPLAY; ADVERTISING; SEALS
    • G09F—DISPLAYING; ADVERTISING; SIGNS; LABELS OR NAME-PLATES; SEALS
    • G09F13/00—Illuminated signs; Luminous advertising
    • G—PHYSICS
    • G09—EDUCATION; CRYPTOGRAPHY; DISPLAY; ADVERTISING; SEALS
    • G09F—DISPLAYING; ADVERTISING; SIGNS; LABELS OR NAME-PLATES; SEALS
    • G09F13/00—Illuminated signs; Luminous advertising
    • G09F13/04—Signs, boards or panels, illuminated from behind the insignia
    • G09F13/0418—Constructional details
    • G09F2013/05—Constructional details indicating exit way or orientation

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Abstract

An illuminated fire escape sign is adapted by the introduction of a unit into the system, which will allow the power supply to the lamp to be interrupted at variable intervals as desired. The unit is sized to suit the circuitry involved. The resulting flashes from the fire escape sign emphasises the position of escape routes in an emergency.

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ENHANCED INTERNALLY ILLUMINATED FIRE EXIT SIGNAGE. This invention relates to a Flashing Internally Illuminated Fire Exit Sign.
Internally Illuminated Fire Exit Signs are widely used in Buildings, Trains and Aircraft. They are comprised of an enclosed box, containg a light sorce. One face of the box has a part transparant face with the words 1?Fire Exit" or pictograms, which are illuminated by the internal light sorce. The Fire Signs are usually mounted over the Exit Door, and have a battery back - up, to maintain illumination in case of mains power loss.
Illuminated Fire Signs are provided to draw attention to Fire Exits, aid prompt evacuation and reduce the risk of loss of life in a hazardous situation.
This invention causes added attraction to internally illuminated Fire Exit Signs, by causing the existing units to flicker or flash approximately 4 times each second.
This is achieved by introducing a flasher unit, these are wired into the emergency supply to the units, either internally or remote, to suit the alarm system.
The flasher unit is wired so that it will function only pn activation of the Fire Alarm System, to prevent unnecessary nuisance. The battery back - up units can be reduced in size and still maintain the same emergency illumination time. This is achieved because the light is only 'on' for 50% of the time and off for an equivilent period.

Claims (4)

1. An enhanced illuminated fire exit sign is fitted with a sized unit, which allows the power supply to the illumination source to be interrupted at desired regular intervals under emergency conditions.
2. A fire exit sign as claimed in claim 1 enhanced by the introduction of a unit into the circuitry, causing the illumination source to flash at intervals under emergency conditions.
3. A fire exit sign either pictorial or written as claimed in claim 1 or 2 which is powered by mains or battery either integral or remote, which is enhanced by the introduction of a unit causing the illumination source to flash.
4. A fire exit sign enhanced by the introduction of a unit as substantially herein described in associated information.
GB9801251A 1998-01-21 1998-01-21 Illuminated fire exit sign Withdrawn GB2333633A (en)

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Citations (5)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
GB1369637A (en) * 1970-10-28 1974-10-09 Sheehan B J Display apparatus
US4682147A (en) * 1985-06-28 1987-07-21 Don Gilbert Industries, Inc. Emergency sign
US4739187A (en) * 1986-09-12 1988-04-19 William A. Marino Self-contained switch for illuminating lamp with emergency signal capability
US5446440A (en) * 1993-01-06 1995-08-29 Lederlite Corporation Emergency sign and control circuit
GB2293678A (en) * 1994-09-27 1996-04-03 Hill Kenneth William George Illuminated house signs

Patent Citations (5)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
GB1369637A (en) * 1970-10-28 1974-10-09 Sheehan B J Display apparatus
US4682147A (en) * 1985-06-28 1987-07-21 Don Gilbert Industries, Inc. Emergency sign
US4739187A (en) * 1986-09-12 1988-04-19 William A. Marino Self-contained switch for illuminating lamp with emergency signal capability
US5446440A (en) * 1993-01-06 1995-08-29 Lederlite Corporation Emergency sign and control circuit
GB2293678A (en) * 1994-09-27 1996-04-03 Hill Kenneth William George Illuminated house signs

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