Emergency warning device rapid deployment system

Abstract

A safety marker configured to be ejected from a moving or stopped vehicle includes a compliant compartment with a bottom surface that is at least partially rounded to self-orient the safety marker. A displaceable material can be disposed in the compliant compartment, and a visual indicator can extend upwardly from the compliant compartment.

1 . A safety marker configured to be ejected from a moving or stopped vehicle, comprising: 
 a. a compliant compartment;    b. a displaceable material, disposed in the compliant compartment; and    c. a visual indicator, extending upwardly from the compliant compartment.    
   
   
       2 . A safety marker in accordance with  claim 1 , wherein the compartment is coupled to the visual indicator by an attachment mechanism selected from the group consisting of: 
 a. sewing,    b. adhesive,    c. tongue and groove connectors,    d. rivets,    e. zipper,    f. compression fittings; and    g. plastic welding.    
   
   
       3 . A safety marker in accordance with  claim 1 , wherein the compartment includes a bottom surface that is at least partially rounded to self-orient the safety marker.  
   
   
       4 . A safety marker in accordance with  claim 1 , wherein the compartment includes a bottom surface material with an abrasion resistant covering selected from the group consisting of: 
 a. leather,    b. molded rubber,    c. compliant foam,    d. pressed cardboard,    e. metal studs,    f. molded plastic containing projections, ribbing or corrugations, and    g. molded rubber containing projections, ribbing or corrugations.    
   
   
       5 . A safety marker in accordance with  claim 1 , wherein the visual indicator is selected from the group consisting of: 
 a. a leather cone,    b. a paper cone,    c. a wicker cone,    d. a molded rubber cone,    e. a compliant foam cone,    f. a rigid foam cone,    g. an inflatable balloon cone,    h. an inflatable balloon cone operatively coupled to a compressed gas cartridge,    i. a pressed cardboard cone,    j. a biodegradable material cone,    k. a combustible cone,    l. a conical compression spring,    m. a conical compression spring covered in a flexible material,    n. a light transferring material, and    o. a compliant, substantially conical compartment filled with a displaceable material.    
   
   
       6 . A safety marker in accordance with  claim 1 , wherein the visual indicator is removable from the compliant compartment.  
   
   
       7 . A safety marker in accordance with  claim 1 , wherein the visual indicator includes a carrying strap mounted near the top.  
   
   
       8 . A safety marker in accordance with  claim 1 , wherein the visual indicator includes a battery operated light.  
   
   
       9 . A safety marker in accordance with  claim 1 , wherein the safety marker includes an explosive charge to inflate a visual bladder.  
   
   
       10 . A safety marker in accordance with  claim 1 , further comprising: 
 a. wheels, coupled to the compliant compartment;    b. a motor; coupled to the wheels; and    c. a radio signal receiver, operatively coupled to the motor.    
   
   
       11 . A safety marker in accordance with  claim 1 , further comprising: 
 a. a friction ignited flare, operatively coupled to the bottom surface.    
   
   
       12 . A safety marker in accordance with  claim 1 , wherein the displaceable material is selected from the group consisting of: 
 a. sand,    b. gravel,    c. soil,    d. metal shot; and    e. water.    
   
   
       13 . A safety marker configured to be ejected from a moving or stopped vehicle, comprising: 
 a. a compliant compartment including a bottom surface that is at least partially rounded to self-orient the safety marker;    b. a displaceable material, disposed in the compliant compartment; and    c. a visual indicator, extending upwardly from the compliant compartment.    
   
   
       14 . A safety marker in accordance with  claim 13 , wherein the safety marker further comprises: 
 a. means for dissipating impact energy upon impact with the roadway to resist undesired lateral movement upon impact with the roadway.    
   
   
       15 . A safety marker in accordance with  claim 13 , wherein the safety marker further comprises: 
 a. Means for self-orienting the safety marker into a substantially upright position.