An Exeter businessman has invented a reflective disc that can fit onto children’s buggies to keep tots safe after dark – after a close call with a mum pushing a pram at night.
Paul Batterbee’s highly reflective flat disc is called DISC-A-LIGHT and fixes onto wheel frames for prams, wheel chairs, and buggies used by elderly people, sot they can be seen more clearly in darkness.
The inventor is now searching for a manufacturer to start producing DISC-A-LIGHT, having received support from Exeter Business Park-based ETS Training.
Mr Batterbee said: “My simple, but innovative design, was created after a mother was pushing a pram at night and just appeared in front of my car.
“It got me seriously thinking about creating a safety measure that makes prams and push chairs more visible in the dark.”
“My ‘DISC-A-LIGHT’ is highly reflective, fits easily and securely to a pushchair or buggy.
“It is a new innovation, and pro-actively improving visibility in darkness and low light situations. The discs are attached to the front and rear wheels, and become highly visible through the spokes or, when light strikes them. It actively enhances visibility and enhances the safety of the child.”
He added: “I’m looking for a manufacturer to collaborate in bringing my safety preventive product to the British and international market places.
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“ETS Training have been marvellous in supporting my business venture with help and support, mentoring and coaching when I needed it,” said Mr Batterbee.
Richard Jenkins, chief executive of ETS Training, said: “Being a charitable training organisation and part of our social corporate responsibility, I’m delighted we are supporting Exeter entrepreneur Paul Batterbee.”
Established in 1965, Education and Training Skills (ETS) is a long standing, highly successful South West-based independent training provider and registered charity.
It provides executive support services, bespoke accredited and non-accredited professional development courses, apprenticeship provision, vocational in house training and online distance learning.
It provides long-term business and training solutions to companies of all sizes in Devon, Cornwall and Somerset.
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