Abstract: A lighting unit is provided including at least one LED, a plug for connecting the unit to an appliance and a light emitting element. The lighting unit may include electronic components to condition power from the appliance. The light emitting element may comprise a reflector where the LED emits light into the reflector and the light is collimated by the reflector and emitted from the unit. The position of the LED may be adjustable so the LED moves closer or farther from the reflector. Light is emitted from the unit in a narrower or wider beam in response to moving the LED. Alternately, the light emitting element may be an optical waveguide with a receiving end proximate to the LED emitting face and an emitting face away from and opposite the receiving face. The optical waveguide may collimate the wide angle of light emitted by the LED to form a narrow, directed beam.

Abstract: A flashlight assembly is provided that includes an LED, a battery and switch to selectively provide power to the LED, and an elongated light guide. The light guide is formed of solid, transparent material having a first end positioned immediately adjacent the front portion of the LED. A second end of the light guide is positioned remotely from the LED. The first end of the light guide receives light from the LED and the second end of the light guide emits light that passes through the light guide. A body is also included within which the various components are mounted.