Michael Harold 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:

54226236, Jun 6, 1995

Filed:

Aug 5, 1993

Appl. No.:

8/102690

Inventors:

Joseph F. Bader - Crete IL
Ward Gieffers - Oak Lawn IL
Michael Benner - Lisle IL
Kent A. Kekeis - Munster IN
Dennis J. Hilburger - Dolton IL

Assignee:

Federal Signal Corporation - University Park IL

International Classification:

G08B 500

US Classification:

340331

Abstract:

An emergency signalling system is disclosed that incorporates an emergency signalling device including a light source and reflector mounted for relative rotation in incremental steps in either clockwise or counterclockwise directions. A programmable control unit of the signalling system provides digital signals to a drive source for controlling the speed and direction of the relative rotation. In response to the digital signals, the signalling device executes a variety of different visual patterns. The signalling system can be programmed from a keyboard preferably integrated into a control head mounted to a dashboard area of a vehicle incorporating the emergency signalling system. Virtually any type of visual warning pattern based on the relative rotation of a light source and reflector can be executed by the signalling device if properly programmed.

US Patent:

61007919, Aug 8, 2000

Filed:

Oct 6, 1994

Appl. No.:

8/319123

Inventors:

Joseph F. Bader - Crete IL
Ward Gieffers - Oak Lawn IL
Michael Benner - Lisle IL
Kent Allen Kekeis - Munster IN
Dennis James Hilburger - Dolton IL

Assignee:

Federal Signal Corporation - University Park IL

International Classification:

G08B 100

US Classification:

340331

Abstract:

An emergency signalling system is disclosed that incorporates an emergency signalling device including a light source and reflector mounted for relative rotation in incremental steps in either clockwise or counterclockwise directions. A programmable control unit of the signalling system provides digital signals to a drive source for controlling the speed and direction of the relative rotation. In response to the digital signals, the signalling device executes a variety of different visual patterns. The signalling system can be programmed from a keyboard preferably integrated into a control head mounted to a dashboard area of a vehicle incorporating the emergency signalling system. Virtually any type of visual warning pattern based on the relative rotation of a light source and reflector can be executed by the signalling device if properly programmed.

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