Patents by Inventor Tom F. LaRosa

Tom F. LaRosa has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Publication number: 20100194556
    Abstract: A warning device comprising a lightbar, a programmable chip for controlling LED lights, a controller, and a rechargeable battery. The lightbar is removably coupled to the emergency vehicle or another object such as a road block, where a dangerous situation exists, to warn persons of a hazard. Rechargeable batteries are recharged by solar panels on the lightbar. Rechargeable batteries are used to power the warning device. The programmable chip for controlling the LED is linked wirelessly to the controller, a remote control. The lightbar may be activated by a remote control from inside or outside the vehicle or from a base station to perform a variety of tasks. Warnings may be transmitted from the lightbar using visual and audio signals. Visual signals may include flashing at various speeds and intensities in various colors, text messages and other warning signals to advise persons of dangers in an effort to promote safety.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 4, 2010
    Publication date: August 5, 2010
    Inventor: Tom F. LaRosa