Patent application title: Water craft reflective side marker decals
Inventors:
IPC8 Class: AB63B4504FI
USPC Class:
359549
Class name: Optical: systems and elements signal reflector rigidly mounted on vehicle
Publication date: 2016-06-16
Patent application number: 20160167749
Abstract:
This product is a set of decals designed to transform a light source into
a set of navigation lights. This allows water craft to travel safely
after dark. It is good for emergency replacement of existing navigation
lighting. It can also be used to add navigation lights to craft with no
power source.Claims:
1. Watercraft reflective side marker decals can be used on all
watercraft. It does not matter if you have a canoe, a jet ski, a speed
boat, a tug, a barge, or even a ship if you own watercraft and you want
an extra degree of safety, this is the product for you. When you are on
the water after dark every opportunity you have to be seen or to see
another vessel reduces the chance of an accident, the results of which
could be catastrophic. Considering navigation lights are required, and
should be enough, watercraft reflective side marker decals improve the
ability to see another vessel in your searchlight or to be seen by
theirs. The flash of reflective in the color of side marker that
corresponds to the navigation light could possibly be the warning
necessary to arrive back to land safely and avoiding property damage,
injury, delays, and possibly death. The fact that side marker decals are
available for trailers used on public roads testifies to the fact that
boats should have this option considering the fact that boats don't
follow a rigid course that is literally set in stone, side markers are a
smart choice. Any place there is water of sufficient depth there could be
a boat. Two boats in the same place could become a very bad situation
quickly. I am not saying they prevent all accidents, but I am certain any
extra effort should be appreciated.Description:
[0001] Figure A shows the packaging for the product. It is designed to
inform the consumer about the product, it's use, and how it may apply to
their needs. It should help them decide if it will work for their
application.
[0002] Figure B is a diagram that shows the proper orientation of the colors for the lighting of the boat to insure correct placement of the reflective side marker decals.
[0003] Figure C shows the different decals that are included in the kit. The red is to be applied to the port side, that is the left side of the boat. The green is for the starboard side which is the right side of the boat. The white side markers are for the stem or the back of the boat.
[0004] Figure D is the commercial watercraft packaging. It serves the same purpose as the regular packaging. The main difference is a larger size and more side markers to appeal to the owners of larger vessels.
[0005] Figure E is the side markers included in the commercial kit.
[0006] Figure F shows the red reflective side markers on the port side of the boat. Which is the left side.
[0007] Figure G is the reflective white on the stern side markers. They are for the rear of the boat
[0008] Figure H is the reflective green on the starboard side of the boat. That is the right side of the boat.
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