Illuminated safety pouch

Abstract

Disclosed herein is a device for enhancing the illumination of an individual during low ambient light periods. This invention employs the use of a light emitting or chemiluminescent source that can be affixed to an individual or affixed to an item in possession by the individual.

What is claimed is:  
     
         1 . A pouch having a chemiluminescent source disposed within said pouch, said pouch comprising an open first end and a sealed second, and one or more side panels, wherein at least one side panel comprises a transparent portion, and wherein said chemiluminescent source is disposed adjacent to said transparent portion.  
     
     
         2 . The pouch of  claim 1 , wherein said chemiluminscent source is selected from cyalume containing shapes.  
     
     
         3 . The pouch of  claim 1 , wherein said pouch comprises an elastic or inelastic material, or a combination thereof.  
     
     
         4 . The pouch of  claim 1 , wherein said pouch is affixed to an animate or inanimate object.  
     
     
         5 . The pouch of  claim 4 , wherein said animate object is a human being.  
     
     
         6 . The pouch of  claim 4 , wherein said inanimate object is a bag, bike helmet, or article of outerwear clothing.  
     
     
         7 . A bag with a pouch affixed thereto, wherein a chemiluminescent source is disposed within said pouch, said bag comprising an open first end, a sealed second ends, and one or more side panels, wherein at least one said one or more side panels has at least one transparent portion.  
     
     
         8 . The bag of  claim 7 , wherein said pouch is disposed adjacent to said transparent portion.  
     
     
         9 . The bag of  claim 7 , wherein said transparent portion has a circular geometry.  
     
     
         10 . The bag of  claim 7 , wherein said transparent portion has a polygonal geometry.  
     
     
         11 . The bag of  claim 7 , wherein said pouch is affixed to said bag by heat seal, glue, staple, velcro or stitch.