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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jan. 28, 2020
Filed:
Jul. 20, 2017
Manuel Gamez, Labelle, FL (US);
Manuel Gamez, Labelle, FL (US);
Other;
Abstract
A surface marking assembly for providing guidance to vehicle operators includes first and second panels. The first panel is configured to couple to a surface, such as tarmac of a road. A plurality of solar cells is coupled to a top of the first panel. At least one battery is coupled to the first panel and is operationally coupled to the solar cells, which are configured to charge the battery. A plurality of bulbs is coupled to the first panel and is operationally coupled to the battery. The second panel, which is textured and substantially transparent, is coupled to the first panel to protect the solar cells and the bulbs. The battery is positioned to power the bulbs to provide visual direction to an operator of a vehicle proximate to the first panel. The second panel is configured to provide vibratory and auditory notifications to the operator.