Illumination – With wearing apparel or body support
Reexamination Certificate
2005-06-30
2008-05-27
Sember, Thomas M (Department: 2885)
Illumination
With wearing apparel or body support
C362S108000, C362S297000, C362S346000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07377663
ABSTRACT:
Safety garments and safety vests are for enhancing the visibility of a wearer in low-light conditions. The safety garment has a first layer, a reflective layer, and a plurality of lights electrically connected to a power source. The lights are attached to the reflective layer and positioned within an aperture of a protective cover such that the light does not protrude past an outer surface of the protective cover. The reflective layer may be removable. The lights may emit non-visible light. The garment may comprise an audible alarm, a pouch for packing and carrying the garment, a removable lighted patch for displaying any one of various messages or beacons, and fiber-optic thread to further illuminate the safety garment.
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Byers P.C. Duncan G
Decker Paul
Sember Thomas M
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