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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Sep. 12, 2006
Filed:
Nov. 12, 2003
Kenneth S. Dueker, Atherton, CA (US);
Paul M. Hagelin, Saratoga, CA (US);
Troy J. Edwards, Campbell, CA (US);
Russell E. Tavernetti, San Carlos, CA (US);
Kenneth S. Dueker, Atherton, CA (US);
Paul M. Hagelin, Saratoga, CA (US);
Troy J. Edwards, Campbell, CA (US);
Russell E. Tavernetti, San Carlos, CA (US);
PowerFlare Corporation, Menlo Park, CA (US);
Abstract
A deployment system for illumination devices, including: a holding mechanism for engaging at least one illumination device; and a deploying mechanism for causing the at least one illumination device to exit the system. In the preferred embodiment, the deploying mechanism is at least one solenoid, where the at least one solenoid extends to cause the illumination device to exit the system. The system allows a user or an automated system to deploy illumination devices without being exposed to dangerous conditions. For example, the system can be mounted internally or externally to a law enforcement, road crew, or utility company vehicle. The user may then deploy the illumination devices to mark the road without being subjected to the dangers of oncoming traffic.