Portable lighted barrier

Abstract

A lighted temporary barrier having a body of at least one length of hollow translucent tubing, a string of LEDs with a power source, and connectors on each end for coupling to a structure such as a traffic cone or traffic tube so as to provide a solid barrier between the two structures. The body may be made of at least a first length of translucent tubing forming a body and an optional second length of translucent tubing fitting within the first length of translucent tubing to form an extendible body. Alternatively, the body is made from a plurality of telescoping tubes, in one or both ends. The LED strand may be secured within the body or to the outside of the body.

What is claimed is: 
     
         1 . A lighted temporary barrier comprising:
 a first length of translucent tubing forming a body;   a length of LEDs extending through the first length of translucent tubing;   a power source for powering the LEDs; and   a connector on each end of the body;   wherein the connector on each end of the body is configured to couple to a first and second structure, respectively, to provide a lighted barrier between the two structures.   
     
     
         2 . The lighted temporary barrier of  claim 1 , further comprising a second length of translucent tubing adjustably fitting within the first length of translucent tubing to form an extendible body. 
     
     
         3 . The lighted temporary barrier of  claim 2 , wherein the length of LEDs extends through the extendible body. 
     
     
         4 . The lighted temporary barrier of  claim 3 , wherein the length of LEDs is coiled to allow extension. 
     
     
         5 . The lighted temporary barrier of  claim 1 , wherein the connector on each end of the body comprises a ring for attachment to a structure. 
     
     
         6 . The lighted temporary barrier of  claim 1 , wherein the connector on each end of the body is lighted. 
     
     
         7 . A lighted temporary barrier comprising:
 a telescoping body comprised of a plurality of nested hollow translucent tubes;   a length of LEDs extending through the telescoping body;   a power source for powering the LEDs; and   a connector on each end of the telescoping body;   wherein the connector on each end of the telescoping body is configured to couple to first and second structures to provide a solid barrier between the two structures.   
     
     
         8 . The lighted temporary barrier of  claim 7 , wherein the telescoping body is configured to extend from a middle tube on only one end. 
     
     
         9 . The lighted temporary barrier of  claim 7 , wherein the telescoping body is configured to extend from a middle tube on both ends. 
     
     
         10 . The lighted temporary barrier of  claim 7 , wherein the length of LEDs is coiled to allow extension. 
     
     
         11 . The lighted temporary barrier of  claim 7 , wherein the connector on each end of the body comprises a ring for attachment to a structure. 
     
     
         12 . The lighted temporary barrier of  claim 7 , wherein the connector on each end of the body is lighted. 
     
     
         13 . A lighted temporary barrier comprising:
 a first length of hollow translucent tubing forming a body;   a length of LEDs attached to an exterior of the body;   a power source for powering the LEDs; and   a connector on each end of the body;   wherein the connector on each end of the body is configured to couple to first and second structures to provide a solid barrier between the two structures.   
     
     
         14 . The lighted temporary barrier of  claim 13 , further comprising a second length of translucent tubing adjustably fitting within the first length of translucent tubing to form an extendible body. 
     
     
         15 . The lighted temporary barrier of  claim 14 , wherein the length of LEDs is coiled to allow extension. 
     
     
         16 . The lighted temporary barrier of  claim 13 , wherein the connector on each end of the body comprises a ring for attachment to a structure. 
     
     
         17 . The lighted temporary barrier of  claim 13 , wherein the connector on each end of the body is lighted. 
     
     
         18 . A lighted temporary barrier comprising:
 a first length of hollow tubing forming a body;   a connector on each end of the body;   at least one LED positioned within one of either the hollow tubing and the connector on each end of the body to illuminate the connector on each end of the body;   a power source for powering the at least one LED; and   wherein the connector on each end of the body is configured to couple to first and second structures to provide a solid barrier between the two structures.