Visual distress signal device

摘要

The present invention is directed to a Visual Distress Signal Device that will float vertically and provides a high-intensity pattern of light which incorporates both a radially symmetrical and omni directional/beam electrically-powered, LED light emitting electronic visual distress signaling device (eVDSD) incorporating a GPS transmitter that can interface with the internet using a cell phone adaptor to enable mobile handheld smartphone application (apps) devices to alert and locate vessels and persons in distress. This device can be used as a replacement for pyrotechnic flares utilized in search and rescue of vessels and persons in distress, especially in a marine environment.

主权项

1. A visual distress signal device comprising:
a floating waterproof housing having a watertight upper compartment and a floodable lower compartment; an electronically microcontroller controlled light source located within said watertight upper compartment, wherein said microcontroller is capable of controlling flashing of the light source at varying intervals, including in an S O S visual distress pattern; an optical lens having a conical upper reflective cavity located directly above said electronically controlled light source located within said watertight upper compartment wherein said optical lens is configured to refract light in a radially symmetrical pattern, and further wherein said optical lens is configured to refract three separate collimated beam light patterns including two separate horizontal 360 degree light patterns and a vertical light pattern of about 15 degrees and further wherein said optical lens is configured to refract light in a radially symmetrical pattern includes water shedding capability configured as drain slits and drain holes integrated into said optical lens; a power source located directly below said electronically microcontroller controlled light source located within said watertight upper compartment; wherein when activated the waterproof housing floats in an upright position with said upper compartment above said lower compartment and emits a light signal.