Photoluminescent tube system

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2007-08-07

2007-08-07

O'Shea, Sandra (Department: 2875)

Illumination

Light source or light source support and luminescent material

C362S034000, C362S101000, C362S171000, C362S240000

Reexamination Certificate

active

10840778

ABSTRACT:
A plurality of signal wands having a handle and a signaling portion comprising photoluminescent material and a high visibility pigment are stored in a lighted receptacle for use in either high light or low light conditions. Openings provided in one wall of the receptacle permit the signaling portion of each signal wand to be inserted into an internal chamber of the receptacle, which houses a plurality of full spectrum light bulbs. The signal wands and light bulbs are oriented relative to one another in a pattern that ensures that the signaling portions are substantially surrounded by light. Exposed to light for as little as five minutes, the signaling portion of the signal wands glow with sufficient intensity and for a sufficient duration to signal vehicles, such as aircraft operating near airport gates, in low light conditions. The high visibility pigment associated with the signaling portion enables the signal wands also to be used for daytime signaling.

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