Stephen R Mikesic

US Patent:

6329933, Dec 11, 2001

Filed:

Jan 16, 2001

Appl. No.:

9/759490

Inventors:

Stephen J. Mikesic - Nanty Glo PA

International Classification:

G08B 2100

US Classification:

340946

Abstract:

A portable emergency lighting device for helicopters which transmits visible and radio signals which indicate the position of an emergency rescue area. The device has a housing with a beacon disposed on its top wall. The device also includes a battery source disposed in the housing that is rechargeable via a special adapter by an emergency vehicle using a standard 12 volt DC system. The device is easily carried to a remote location where vehicles may be unable to reach. Several lighting devices can be configured to define a landing area near the location of a patient for easy access and rescue. The device may be mounted and transported within a variety of different emergency rescue vehicles.