Title: Safety signal cane

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Abstract: A walking cane having tubular shafts in its construction through which a switch means and flashing lamp means extend and on which a cover member is secured to house said flashing lamp means. The cover member at a point 8 inches upwards from the ground end of tubular cane is of translucent substance (Lucite) thereby exposing the inner Lucite tubular "string reflector" flashing light beams. The rubber safety grip at the cane's end has a central opening permitting light beams to escape in the direction in which the cane is pointed. The batteries are housed in tandem fashion at a vantage point inside the tubular cane shaft for proper balance. The cane handle portion is easily removed for replacement of batteries and light bulb. The rubber safety grip at the ground end of the cane is removable for any adjustment of the string reflector and is moisture-proof. OBJECTIVES It is an objective of this invention to provide a practical and useful walking cane with a safety flashing light beam emanating from the cane end section as well as a direct light beam through the cane shaft, controlled by a switch housed in the handle section for fingertip operation. It is an object of this invention to provide sufficient light reflection from the sides of the end section to attract motorists and cycle riders for safety purposes without blinding or distracting their vision. It is an object of this invention to provide a reflector means apart from the lamp means transmitting light beams in all directions except upwards towards the handle of the cane. It is also an object of this invention to provide a casing means housing batteries that is moisture-proof, thereby preventing corrosion and shortages. It is an object of this invention not to restrict the style design or capacity or color finish of exterior surfaces, to any particular pattern or form. It is also an object of this invention to embody simple safety features without complicating the chore of adjustments or replacements and to construct a safety signal cane with sturdy materials and conventional components.


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