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A fluorescent orange, elongated, tubular, thin-walled device, and method of manufacture, that is substantially rectangular in appearance when laying flat and fully extended, having an open end and an opposing end closed with a small hole adapted for insertion of a hand or foot, which when deployed o

A fluorescent orange, elongated, tubular, thin-walled device, and method of manufacture, that is substantially rectangular in appearance when laying flat and fully extended, having an open end and an opposing end closed with a small hole adapted for insertion of a hand or foot, which when deployed over a human limb substantially covers it. The selected thickness of the plastic material used allows the device to be flexible, stretch without tearing, and have sufficient rigidity for use without straps or ties. Surface markings can provide cutting lines to shorten the device for children, advertising indicia, and/or aesthetic design. A pocket and small perforations to enhance user comfort in warm weather are also optional. Applications can include, but are not limited to, use by stranded motorists, law enforcement officers, airport personnel, school crossing guards, cyclists, hikers, downhill and cross-country skiers, hunters, people stranded at sea, and private pilots in downed airplanes.

대표청구항 ▼

[ What is claimed is:] [1.]1. A high visibility device for attracting the attention of on-lookers and signaling the need for emergency assistance, and which can be worn on a human limb, said device comprising:an elongated flexible tubular member that is substantially rectangular in appearance when n

[ What is claimed is:] [1.]1. A high visibility device for attracting the attention of on-lookers and signaling the need for emergency assistance, and which can be worn on a human limb, said device comprising:an elongated flexible tubular member that is substantially rectangular in appearance when not in use and laying flat in a fully extended position, said tubular member being fluorescent orange in color and having an open end, as well as an opposing end that is substantially closed except for a small starter hole adapted for insertion and withdrawal therethrough of human hands and feet, said starter hole being smaller than the smallest adult hand contemplated for use therewith, said tubular member also being made from lightweight plastic material with a wall thickness sufficient to resist longitudinal collapse as a result of the force of gravity when said tubular member is given a circular cross-sectional configuration and placed in a vertically extended orientation, said tubular member also having sufficient elasticity to stretch respectively around a hand or foot inserted into said starter hole and then contract sufficiently around the adjacent wrist or ankle during deployment of said tubular member over a human limb so that said starter hole is able to function as an anchoring point for said tubular member during said deployment.