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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Mar. 06, 2012
Filed:
Aug. 20, 2009
George I. Boyadjieff, Villa Park, CA (US);
George I. Boyadjieff, Villa Park, CA (US);
Other;
Abstract
The apparatus consists of a self contained lighting and identification device () having a strap () for attachment to a SCBA tank. A back plate () and a front shield () are spaced apart forming a cavity for LED back-lighting, with the front shield incorporates identification indicia () which provides recognition of a specific firefighter. Battery containing tubes () act as structural pillars and are located between an upper end cap assembly () and a lower end cap assembly (), utilizing tie rods () for attachment therebetween. Diffused light distribution tubes () energized by LED's are positioned adjacent to the battery tubes evenly dispersing light on each side of the apparatus, effectively penetrating a smoke environment. The upper end cap assembly incorporates a printed circuit board () which includes the necessary control and lighting devices, and the lower end cap has a removable bottom cover () allowing batteries to be replaced.