WEST SPRINGFIELD, Mass., May 18, 2010 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (PTO) has issued a Notice of Allowance to Cyalume Technologies, Inc. for the LightStation® Model 4 and 10, Emergency Lighting Systems. The patent number will be issued per normal U.S. PTO procedures. The international patent is pending.
Developed to reduce risk, Cyalume's Emergency Lighting Systems are the new dependable evacuation solution for safety-orientated companies. Whenever and wherever emergency lights are required, Cyalume's Emergency Lighting Systems will provide dependable chemical light solutions.
With an easy to locate photoluminescent label on the front cover, the LightStation® provides comfort and assurance that a safe, dependable light will be available when the power goes out. Each model can be mounted to a wall near exits, fire extinguishers, or in any area where portable light is needed. All LightStations are filled with 10" yellow SnapLight® lightsticks that will illuminate for 4 hours upon activation. LightStations are fastened with replaceable, tamper-evident pins to provide a visual alert if used or tampered.
LightStation® models 4 and 10 are designed with a fire resistant steel case. When the front cover is pulled open, all SnapLight® lightsticks activate to provide instant illumination, flooding an area with portable light for evacuees. With a slim design, LightStation® Models 4 and 10 are recommended for small spaces; an office, stairwell, elevator, restroom, kitchen, or hallway.
"Battery and generator operated emergency lighting systems can not always be relied upon," said Derek Dunaway, President, and CEO of Cyalume Technologies. "Wherever emergency lights are required, Cyalume's LightStations will provide dependable, portable light. The LightStation® patent further solidifies our commitment to the commercial safety industry."
Pioneering in chemical light technology for over 30 years, the award of the LightStation® Notice of Allowance adds to the portfolio of over 100 patents awarded to Cyalume Technologies, Inc. Cyalume currently holds 26 active U.S. and international patents, and has 22 patents pending in the chemical light industry.
To learn more about the LightStation®, please email info@cyalume.com.
About Cyalume
Cyalume Technologies, Inc., a subsidiary of Cyalume Technologies Holdings, Inc. (OTCBB:CYLU), is the world leader in the chemiluminescent industry, providing dependable light for uses by militaries, policemen, firemen and throughout the safety industry. Cyalume's chemical lights are depended upon for both military training and battle operations as well as emergencies such as blackouts, industrial accidents, acts of terrorism and natural disasters. A full complement of Military grade ChemLight® brand and Industrial grade SnapLight® brand emergency lighting solutions are manufactured at their world headquarters in West Springfield, Massachusetts. Their French subsidiary, Cyalume Technologies SAS, manufactures and distributes chemiluminescent products throughout Europe.