Quick connect lightable rod

Details Quick connect lightable rod Quick connect lightable rod

2006-04-24

2009-02-03

Pak, Sung H (Department: 2874)

Optical waveguides

With optical coupler

Particular coupling structure

C385S031000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07486859

ABSTRACT:
A lighted vehicle marker, light conducting rod or lightable rod with quick disconnect capabilities is disclosed herein. The lightable rod can have a hollow core and can be made from a translucent material. The lightable rod can have an integrated coupler that is connectable to a mating coupler, wherein the mating coupler can be secured to a vehicle by a mounting bracket. A light source can be secured within the mating coupler such that the light source can shine a light beam into a fiber optic member in the bore of the hollow translucent rod. The couplers can have a hollow core, wherein light from the light source can travel the length of the flexible light conducting rod and be emitted uniformly along the rod.

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