US5043851A
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Polygonal chemiluminescent lighting device
Assignee: BOSTONBANK NA
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Filing: 1990-09-13
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Granted: 1991-08-27
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Expires: 2010-09-13
Abstract
Abstract A polygonal outer shell providing improved light transmission characteristics for chemiluminescent lighting devices. The corners created by incidence of the surfaces that comprise the shell create a fiber optic effect by concentrating the light in the corners, thus enhancing visibility of light emanating from the light stick and optimizing the amount and distribution of light radiated from the device. Furthermore, a hook-shaped tip by which the light may be suspended from means of horizontal support. In an alternate embodiment, the hook defines an opening and a quick release locking device which allows quick insertion of means of horizontal support into the eye and simultaneously prevents the support from disengaging therefrom unless the locking device is released.
Inventors
- 👤 Fred Kaplan
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-10 01:43
CPC Classifications
F; F21; F21K; F21K2/00; F21K2/06
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 19
Claim 1
Independent Claim
77 words
In a chemiluminescent lighting device of the type having fluids in a container body that are mixed to chemically react and thereby provide chemical light, the improvement comprises: means defining at least three planar surfaces on said body, said surfaces intersecting along at least three lines of incidence, wherein said planar surfaces meet to provide intersecting corners for concentrating chemical light generated within the container body so as to produce a plurality of bright lines for viewing.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
77 words
In a chemiluminescent lighting device of the type having fluids in a container body that are mixed to chemically react and thereby provide chemical light, the improvement comprises: means defining at least three planar surfaces on said body, said surfaces intersecting along at least three lines of incidence, wherein said planar surfaces meet to provide intersecting corners for concentrating chemical light generated within the container body so as to produce a plurality of bright lines for viewing.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
12 words
The invention of claim 1 wherein said body defines a polygonal cross-section.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
14 words
The invention of claim 2 wherein the number of surfaces is greater than three.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
20 words
The invention of claim 1 wherein said body defines a height between a pair of opposite ends and a width.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
17 words
The invention of claim 4 wherein said height is within a range from 1 to 36 inches.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
17 words
The invention of claim 4 wherein said width is within a range from 1/4 to 36 inches.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
28 words
The invention of claim 4 wherein one of said opposite ends includes a projection used to provide support for the device, comprising a hook-shaped member defining an eye.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
39 words
The invention of claim 7 further including locking means associated with said hook member permitting a horizontal support member to be placed into said eye through said open side and preventing removal therefrom unless said locking means is opened.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
18 words
The invention of claim 8 further including an aperture in said projection for admitting a horizontal support member.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
16 words
The invention of claim 9 wherein said eye is spaced from said aperture in said projection.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
15 words
The invention of claim 10 wherein said eye is above said aperture in said projection.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
134 words
In a chemiluminescent lighting device of the type having fluids in a container body that are mixed to chemically react and thereby provide chemical light, the improvement comprises: means defining at least three planar surfaces on said body, said surfaces intersecting along at least three lines of incidence, wherein said planar surfaces meet to provide intersecting corners for concentrating chemical light generated within the container body so as to produce a plurality of bright lines for viewing, said device further defining a pair of opposite ends, one of said ends including a projection used to provide support for the device in a suspended state, including a hook shaped member defining an eye and an open side for admitting a horizontal support member, and an aperture in said projection for admitting a horizontal support member.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
134 words
In a chemiluminescent lighting device of the type having fluids in a container body that are mixed to chemically react and thereby provide chemical light, the improvement comprises: means defining at least three planar surfaces on said body, said surfaces intersecting along at least three lines of incidence, wherein said planar surfaces meet to provide intersecting corners for concentrating chemical light generated within the container body so as to produce a plurality of bright lines for viewing, said device further defining a pair of opposite ends, one of said ends including a projection used to provide support for the device in a suspended state, including a hook shaped member defining an eye and an open side for admitting a horizontal support member, and an aperture in said projection for admitting a horizontal support member.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
38 words
The invention of claim 12 further including locking means associated with said hook member permitting a horizontal support to be placed into said eye through said open side, and preventing removal therefrom unless said locking means is opened.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
16 words
The invention of claim 12 wherein said eye is spaced from said aperture in said projection.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
15 words
The invention of claim 14 wherein said eye is above said aperture in said projection.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
102 words
In a chemiluminescent lighting device of the type having fluids in a container body that are mixed to chemically react and thereby provide chemical light, the improvement comprises: means defining at least three planar surfaces on said body, said surfaces intersecting along at least three lines of incidence, wherein said planar surfaces meet to provide intersecting corners for concentrating chemical light generated within the container body so as to produce a plurality of bright lines for viewing, and wherein said device has an increased lighting surface compared to a device having a generally tubular shape with the same given volume of fluids.
Claim 19
Dependent Claim
102 words
In a chemiluminescent lighting device of the type having fluids in a container body that are mixed to chemically react and thereby provide chemical light, the improvement comprises: means defining at least three planar surfaces on said body, said surfaces intersecting along at least three lines of incidence, wherein said planar surfaces meet to provide intersecting corners for concentrating chemical light generated within the container body so as to produce a plurality of bright lines for viewing, and wherein said device has an increased lighting surface compared to a device having a generally tubular shape with the same given volume of fluids.
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