Michael Charles Benner

US Patent:

50973975, Mar 17, 1992

Filed:

Oct 4, 1990

Appl. No.:

7/592587

Inventors:

Edward S. Stanuch - Oak Forest IL
Michael Benner - Lisle IL
Earl Gosswiller - Pompono Beach FL

Assignee:

Federal Signal Corporation - Oak Brook IL

International Classification:

B60Q 100

US Classification:

362 74

Abstract:

A light bar is provided for mounting to a roof of an emergency vehicle such that the signalling devices comprising the light bar are distributed across the roof to form a non-linear pattern. A dome assembly covers the signalling devices and also forms a non-linear pattern traversing the roof. The light bar provides for enhanced visibility at angles approaching 90. degree. to the heading of the vehicle. Moreover, the non-linear pattern of the signalling devices allows the light bar to provide a signalling pattern whose warning effect can be alternatively directionalized into different distinct zones about the vehicle. In a preferred embodiment, each of the signalling devices is contained in a module comprising a base and a dome such that enhanced transmittance of light is provided at angles approaching 90. degree. from the heading of the vehicle.

US Patent:

RE362450, Jul 6, 1999

Filed:

Mar 15, 1994

Appl. No.:

8/213266

Inventors:

Edward S. Stanuch - Oak Forest IL
Michael Benner - Lisle IL
Earl Gosswiller - Pompano Beach FL

Assignee:

Federal Signal Corporation - Oak Brook IL

International Classification:

B60Q 100

US Classification:

362 74

Abstract:

A light bar is provided for mounting to a roof of an emergency vehicle such that the signalling devices comprising the light bar are distributed across the roof to form a non-linear pattern. A dome assembly covers the signalling devices and also forms a non-linear pattern traversing the roof. The light bar provides for enhanced visibility at angles approaching 90. degree. to the heading of the vehicle. Moreover, the non-linear pattern of the signalling devices allows the light bar to provide a signalling pattern whose warning effect can be alternatively directionalized into different distinct zones about the vehicle. In a preferred embodiment, each of the signalling devices is contained in a module comprising a base and a dome such that enhanced transmittance of light is provided at angles approaching 90. degree. from the heading of the vehicle.

US Patent:

D3249212, Mar 24, 1992

Filed:

Jul 2, 1990

Appl. No.:

7/547434

Inventors:

Edward S. Stanuch - Oak Forest IL
Michael Benner - Lisle IL
Earl Gosswiller - Clarendon Hills IL

Assignee:

Federal Signal Corporation - University Park IL

US Classification:

D26 35