US20160167749A1

US20160167749A1 - Water craft reflective side marker decals

Info

Publication number: US20160167749A1
Application number: US14/570,493
Authority: US
Inventors: Randy Urfer
Original assignee: Individual
Current assignee: Individual
Priority date: 2014-12-15
Filing date: 2014-12-15
Publication date: 2016-06-16

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.

Description

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.
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.
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.
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.
Figure E is the side markers included in the commercial kit.
Figure F shows the red reflective side markers on the port side of the boat. Which is the left side.
Figure G is the reflective white on the stern side markers. They are for the rear of the boat
Figure H is the reflective green on the starboard side of the boat. That is the right side of the boat.

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.