With Implement Or Hand Held Holder Therefor Patents (Class 362/109)
  • Patent number: 6050697
    Abstract: An illuminated candy unit is provided including a housing for accepting at least one battery. The housing further includes an open outboard end and a lamp mounted therein for emitting light from the open outboard end of the housing upon the receipt of power. Also included is a switch assembly for selectively providing the lamp with power from the battery. Releasably mounted on the open outboard end of the housing is a candy piece. An image generator is coupled in the housing between the open outboard end of the housing and the lamp. The image generator includes an opaque print of an image, wherein the image is projected from the open outboard end of the housing upon the emission of light by the lamp.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 17, 1998
    Date of Patent: April 18, 2000
    Inventor: Eric N. Bennington
  • Patent number: 6050696
    Abstract: A remote control illuminating device consisting of a housing having a left slide arm receiving channel and a right slide arm receiving channel; a left slide arm slidably mounted within the left slide arm receiving channel, the left slide arm having a left end; a right slide arm slidably mounted within the right slide arm receiving channel, the right slide arm having a right end; a left remote control engaging arm fixedly attached to or homogeneously fused with the left slide arm, the left remote control engaging arm extending downwardly from the left end of the left slide arm; a right remote control engaging arm fixedly attached to or homogeneously fused with the right slide arm, the right remote control engaging arm extending downwardly from the right end of the right slide arm; and a light bulb fixedly attached to the housing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 10, 1998
    Date of Patent: April 18, 2000
    Inventor: Ronald Radley
  • Patent number: 6042245
    Abstract: A new switch attachment for selectively activating an illuminated sight pin of a bow sighting device. The inventive device includes an outer casing comprising resilient compressible material. The outer casing is designed for attachment to the hand grip of a bow. A pair of spaced apart strips are provided in the interior of the outer casing. A pair of resiliently compressible spacers are provided in the interior of the outer casing between the strips. Electrically connected to each of the strips is a flexible wire which are designed for electrically connecting to an illuminated sight pin device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 2, 1998
    Date of Patent: March 28, 2000
    Inventor: Terry D. Stanley
  • Patent number: 6030091
    Abstract: A tape rule with a lighting device for illuminating the scale on the tape can either be in the form of built-in type or an externally separated type. The built-in type lighting device includes a press strip, a battery as electric power source, and a light emitting diode (LED) as light source. All components parts are accommodated in a tape rule housing. By pushing a push button installed on the tape rule housing, the LED can be electrically connected to the battery and is turned on to emit light. The externally separated type lighting device includes a battery, an LED and a push button switch all accommodated in a box to form a light source package externally to the tape rule housing. By pressing the push button switch, the LED may make contact with the battery and become energized to emit light.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 16, 1999
    Date of Patent: February 29, 2000
    Inventor: Chih Lin Li
  • Patent number: 6029304
    Abstract: A toothbrush is provided with light interactive features, and has a light source such as a light emitting diode (LED) molded within its handle. In one embodiment, the toothbrush is molded from a transparent or translucent plastic material and is covered with an opaque covering, except at a plurality of discrete light-emitting points. A reflective layer over the molded body may also be provided. Light is internally reflected along the length of the body to the light-emitting points. The surface of the toothbrush at these points is roughened to emit a softened, diffused light. In another embodiment, a plurality of optic fibers or light pipes are molded in the body of the toothbrush, with their input ends positioned near the light source and their output ends terminating at the light-emitting areas. The body may be molded of an opaque elastomer or rubberized plastic material. A battery and switch may be molded with the LED in the grip end of the toothbrush handle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 9, 1998
    Date of Patent: February 29, 2000
    Assignee: Colgate-Palmolive Company
    Inventors: Stuart Hulke, Robert Moskovich
  • Patent number: 6030090
    Abstract: A combination screwdriver with illumination, comprising a handle part, a connector part and a tool part, on the handle part is a joining hole that may be directly or indirectly joined to the end of the connector part for fixing purpose, on the other end of the connector part is also a joining hole that may be joined to the tool part for fixing purpose, to compose a practical hand tool; characterized in that: the connector part is a hollow cylinder, at its rear end is a lighting set, at the front of the lighting set is a light guiding construction, so designed that when the connector part is joined to the tool part, the light source from the lighting set at its rear end will be projected through the light guiding construction to the front area of the tool part, to enable working convenience; furthermore, the connector part of the invention may also be applicable to a conventional electricity-powered screwdriver or conventional combination screwdrivers, so the product of the connector part can have its individu
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 29, 1998
    Date of Patent: February 29, 2000
    Inventor: Sunny En-Liung Huang
  • Patent number: 6028694
    Abstract: An illumination device utilizing a pulse modulation technique of a solid state light source to provide increased light output for a given heat load. In a preferred embodiment, power is supplied in pulses to periodically activate a short wavelength (i.e., blue) emitting LED, which in turn stimulates a phosphor-based color conversion system to produce sustained white light. In response to a pulse of power, the LED emits an intense burst of short wavelength light. The burst of light from the LED briefly excites the phosphor system, producing a bright illumination. During the interval while power is dissipated in the LED, the LED warms. After the pulse ends and before the next pulse begins, the LED cools because no more power is dissipated in the LED. However, the phosphorescent behavior of the phosphor system causes it to continue to glow for a period of time after being excited. The intensity of the illumination produced by the phosphor gradually decays during this period.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 22, 1998
    Date of Patent: February 22, 2000
    Inventor: Gregory W. Schmidt
  • Patent number: 6026828
    Abstract: A toothbrush providing a radiation source of selected optical range, having the radiation source built into a cavity in the handpiece of the toothbrush. The brush head may be transparent and the bristles may be transparent. Various combinations of scattering, transparent and reflective properties of the brush head, the type of radiation source, and bristle transparency allows selected influence directly on different field and tissues of the oral cavity. Radiation wavelength is selectable to provide treatment to both the soft tissue of the oral cavity and to the teeth. Selected radiation penetrates the pulp of the tooth to stimulate and enhance calcium transport to the dentine and enamel of the tooth to prevent and treat cavities.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 5, 1998
    Date of Patent: February 22, 2000
    Inventor: Gregory B. Altshuler
  • Patent number: 6022060
    Abstract: A device for retrieving litter items from the ground. The litter retrieval device eliminates the need for bending over to lift the litter items and includes a spike that could be used to pierce the item to be lifted. Because spikes can be dangerous if exposed all the time, the spike of the litter retrieval device of the present invention is retractable. In addition, because litter pickup is often best accomplished in the early morning hours before the heat of the day makes working outside undesirable, the litter retrieval device includes an illumination mechanism to provide illumination to the pointed tip area of the spike to allow the user to positively identify the litter item before it is pierced with the spike.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 19, 1999
    Date of Patent: February 8, 2000
    Inventor: Lawrence E. Early
  • Patent number: 6022120
    Abstract: A lighting device is provided for a stun gun which includes a body portion having one end portion containing a receiving space having two side walls, two juxtaposed electric shock rods extending outward from the end portion of the body portion with the receiving space located therebetween, a power supply received in the body portion for supplying electricity to each of the two electric shock rods, and two opposite flexible electrodes each mounted on one of the two side walls of the receiving space and each electrically connected to the power supply.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 10, 1998
    Date of Patent: February 8, 2000
    Assignee: Tai E International Patent and Law Office
    Inventor: Hung-Yi Chang
  • Patent number: 6012823
    Abstract: A light pointer includes a housing defining a guiding slot in a longitudinal direction to retain a slide member therein. The housing has a front wall defining first and second through holes. An indicating light beam emitting unit is disposed in the housing and emits a light beam through the first through hole. The indicating light beam unit includes a beam emitting light source with first and second terminals, and a first switching member to control electrical connection between the beam emitting light source and the first terminal. The first switching member includes a switch body and a switch button. An illuminating light source illuminates light through the second through hole, and has third and fourth terminals. A second switch member controls electrical connection between the third terminal and one electrode of a power source, and includes a rear contact to connect with the power source, and a front contact disposed on the third terminal and spaced from both the switch button and the rear contact.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 7, 1998
    Date of Patent: January 11, 2000
    Inventor: Hsuan-Sen Shiao
  • Patent number: 6007214
    Abstract: An illuminating tool includes a flexible core with head and tail end portions, and a pair of wires exposed from the end portions to form central and peripheral head contacts and central and peripheral tail contacts. A first socket member has a first neck end mounted on the tail end portion, and a first socket portion extending axially therefrom to form a proximate inner engaging wall relative to the tail end portion to enclose the central tail contact and a distal inner engaging wall connected conductively to the peripheral tail contact. A barrel housing defines a first axis and accommodates a battery. The barrel housing has a front end, an intermediate wall and a rear end in the form of a mounting seat. A switch member is operable externally along the first axis between a switch-on position, where electrical connection is established between a second electrode of the battery and the barrel housing, and a switch-off position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 28, 1998
    Date of Patent: December 28, 1999
    Inventor: Hsuan-Sen Shiao
  • Patent number: 6000808
    Abstract: The disclosed optionally lighted fishing pole has a portable source of light held relative to the pole proximate its handle, with a operable on-off switch. A continuous light-transmitting element is extended axially along the pole body from the handle toward the pole tip. The light source has reflective and lens structures directing light axially into the light-transmitting element proximate the handle for transmission along the length of the element and illumination of the exterior circumferential surface of the element. The illuminated exterior circumferential surface of the lighted light-transmitting element is visible from lateral proximity of the fishing pole, for improved fishing during darkness. The light-transmitting element can be mounted externally of the pole body, or internally of a hollow pole body that is also formed of transparent or translucent material.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 16, 1997
    Date of Patent: December 14, 1999
    Inventor: Jeffrey T. Hansen
  • Patent number: 5971557
    Abstract: An electroluminescent backlit device utilizing light-emitting polymers (LEP) is disclosed. A sandwich of LEP material and two electrical conductive materials are used to provide back lighting for a keypad or display. The electrical conductive layers are etched to form channels which provide current to and excite the LEP material to produce light at predetermined points. The etchings are directed around existing electrical contacts to facilitate normal operation of the underlying host system, such as a cellular telephone.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 13, 1996
    Date of Patent: October 26, 1999
    Assignee: Ericsson Inc.
    Inventors: Joseph Kubes, James A. Smith
  • Patent number: 5967638
    Abstract: An illuminated diving rod for use in areas or conditions of zero or low visibility, comprising a transparent tubular rod member with an angled distal tip at one end, the tip being angled from the central longitudinal axis of the rod member from about 30.degree. to about 45.degree.. A handle assembly comprising a housing, a power source mounted in the housing, a switch strip mounted in the housing and moveable bulb and reflector seat moveably mounted in the housing is secured to the opposite end of the rod member. A cover member is threadably mounted to the housing and encases and engages the bulb and reflector seat.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 9, 1998
    Date of Patent: October 19, 1999
    Inventors: John W. Gorman, Jr., Laurie Gorman
  • Patent number: 5964517
    Abstract: A new LIGHTED BARBEQUE TOOL for ALLOWING A PERSON WHO IS GRILLING OUTDOORS TO SEE AT NIGHT. The inventive device includes a barbecue implement having an elongated handle portion and a food handling portion. A pressure activated light source is adapted for coupling with the elongated handle portion of the barbecue implement.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 18, 1997
    Date of Patent: October 12, 1999
    Inventor: Terry K. Adams
  • Patent number: 5951142
    Abstract: An adjustable illuminating/retrieving apparatus comprising a flexible structure having a first end portion and a second end portion connected with a first end portion of an extension tube which includes a second end portion with a magnet fixedly mounted therein. A supporting base extends outward from the first end portion of the extension tube and is pivotally connected with a pivot base. A receiving tube includes a first end portion mounted on the pivot base and a second end portion formed with a first annular flange extending outward. A lighting unit is received in the receiving tube and partially extends outward of the second end portion of the receiving tube. A sliding sleeve is slidably mounted on the receiving tube and includes a first end portion formed with a second annular flange extending inward.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 9, 1998
    Date of Patent: September 14, 1999
    Inventors: Scott Chien-Kuo Wang, Kuo-Liang Chen
  • Patent number: 5944410
    Abstract: An improved structure of a laser indicator includes an outer tube, a cover cap, a focus adjusting device, an optical lens, and a circuit board having a laser diode disposed thereon. The outer tube and the cover cap are joined to form a rod-shaped indicator housing. The optical lens and the laser diode are provided inside the focus adjusting device, which is comprised of an inner cover and an outer cover working in conjunction with a metallic spring. The laser diode is fittingly disposed inside the inner cover, while the outer cover is screwably connected to the outer cover. The spring is disposed between the inner cover and the optical lens. One end of the outer cover is screwably coupled to the cover cap, while the other end thereof forms a smooth holding surface to facilitate turning of the outer cover in focus adjustment.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 28, 1998
    Date of Patent: August 31, 1999
    Assignee: Excellence Optoelectronics Inc.
    Inventors: Wen-Bin Chiou, Chung-Cheng Lin, Kuo-Fu Hsu, Rong-Yih Hwang, Tzer-Perng Chen
  • Patent number: 5938315
    Abstract: A full-image optical fence assembly for laser pointer comprising a sleeve and an optical fence is provided. The sleeve is preferably made from resilient material and includes an aperture in the front portion, and a fence mounting. Wherein the optical fence can be fixedly attached to the fence mounting. The sleeve further includes a connecting portion that has a flare shape for readily enveloping onto the tip of the laser pointer. The optical fence assembly can be readily attached to the tip of different laser pointer. The engagement between the sleeve and the tip of laser pointer is firm. A preferable waterproof and shockproof capability are provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 18, 1998
    Date of Patent: August 17, 1999
    Assignee: Ably Win International Co., Ltd.
    Inventor: Li-Ming Chao
  • Patent number: 5939983
    Abstract: A toy that activates an indicator while an end user consumes an edible substance. The toy includes a first electrode and a second electrode that are connected to the indicator. An electrical path is created between the first and second electrodes while the end user is consuming the consumable substance to close an electrical circuit with the indicator. The closed circuit activates the indicator.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 19, 1997
    Date of Patent: August 17, 1999
    Assignee: Elliot A. Rudell
    Inventors: Elliot A. Rudell, Raymond Earl Fisher, George Foster
  • Patent number: 5938153
    Abstract: A clone pop comprising at least one hollow main housing made of a bendable material. Inside the hollow main housing is a plastic bendable sleeve with a bendable wire inside each sleeve. The plastic bendable sleeve and the bendable wire inside the plastic sleeve extends from the lower end of the main housing to the upper end of the main housing. Attached at the upper end of the main housing is a likeness of a head of an animal, character, etc. with an aperture at the top of the head to hold a candy with a candy stick. The main housing can be made in different lengths so a child can bend it to make a bracelet or necklace or to bend two housings together or bend apart in several different shapes. The clone pops can be made and sold separately or as pairs so a child can collect all of a series and make their own combination of clone pops.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 10, 1997
    Date of Patent: August 17, 1999
    Inventors: Thomas J. Coleman, William K. Schlotter, IV, Princess Ann Coleman, Ann M. Schlotter
  • Patent number: 5913596
    Abstract: A multifunctional screwdriver is composed of a handle, a shank, a lighting fixture base, and a tip retaining seat. The handle is provided in the rear end thereof with a battery seat for mounting batteries and is fastened in the front end thereof with the shank which is provided therein with an expandable rod having a magnet fastened with one end thereof and a ratchet wheel fastened with another end thereof for controlling the rotational direction of the shank. The lighting fixture base is fastened with the front end of the handle such that the lighting fixture base is connected with the battery seat. The tip retaining seat is provided with a plurality of slots for holding a plurality of tips of various specification. The multifunctional screwdriver can be used as a screwdriver, a lighting device, and a handy device for picking up metal pieces.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 20, 1998
    Date of Patent: June 22, 1999
    Inventor: Wan-Chang Lin
  • Patent number: 5899553
    Abstract: The present invention is an electroluminescent device which proves a means for illuminating push-button devices such as television remote controllers, keypads for security systems, computer keyboards, beepers, night lights, telephones, portable emergency lighting, calculators, and like devices. The invention comprises a power supply which includes an electrical voltage inverter and a power source, and which is connected to a thin and flexible electroluminescent planar sheet containing embedded circuitry and powered by alternating current. The individual components are connected together by electrical leads. The thin electroluminescent lamp portion of the invention provides an even area of template illumination when it is placed over push buttons of an underlying device, and that device can then be used under low-level illumination, or even in complete darkness. Additionally, the present invention allows augmentation of existing illumination.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 17, 1996
    Date of Patent: May 4, 1999
    Inventor: Montgomery Brook Howell
  • Patent number: 5882106
    Abstract: A thin profile laser pointer assembly includes a thin profile laser head, a constant voltage laser diode driver circuit, and a coin cell power source all packaged within a thin-profile rectangular housing having a thickness between about 2.0 mm and about 6.0 mm. The laser head includes a thin, rectangular heat sink and a laser diode mounted on a recessed shelf on a front edge of the heat sink. The laser head is slidably received in a mounting channel in a front portion of the housing. The arrangement of the laser head and mounting channel rigidly fixes the laser diode in the X and Z axes while permitting sliding linear movement of the laser diode along a "Y" axis, which defines the optical axis of the laser diode. A lens is mounted in the mounting channel along the optical axis, and a projecting aperture is formed in the front edge of the housing in front of the lens for allowing the laser beam to exit through the front of the housing. The laser beam is focused by sliding the laser head within the channel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 10, 1997
    Date of Patent: March 16, 1999
    Inventor: Robert Galli
  • Patent number: 5882103
    Abstract: A socket extension is provided with a internal light assembly and power supply and is joined together with a socket handle and a socket tool to form a socket wrench so that light may be provided directly to the work area when the socket wrench is being used. The socket extension has a hollow socket body which encases a battery, a light assembly mounted adjacent to the battery and a socket tool connection head which surrounds the light assembly. The light assembly is an assembled part having a flat light mounting disk, a bulb holder attached to a first side of the light mounting disk and a bulb attached to the bulb holder. The second side of the light mounting disk has a spring mounting disk attached thereto. A coil spring is attached to the spring mounting disk.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 28, 1998
    Date of Patent: March 16, 1999
    Assignee: JS Products, Inc.
    Inventors: Stephen L. Brantley, Tim S. Moore
  • Patent number: 5868487
    Abstract: A computer keyboard light comprises, in a first embodiment, at least one small upright lamp unit mounted to a flat plate that is secured to the underside of the computer keyboard or PC monitor. The lamp arms are telescopeable and are rotatable by rachet connections to allow for adjustment of the lights. The arms could also be formed of an internal structure that allows them to be twisted or adjusted into different shapes and positions. In another embodiment, the computer keyboard light further comprises a small lamp unit mounted to a small rectangular plate that is adhered to the side of the PC monitor in order to illuminate either the keyboard, the monitor screen or a copy holder.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 27, 1997
    Date of Patent: February 9, 1999
    Assignee: Catalina Lighting, Inc.
    Inventors: Kent S. Polley, Robert M. Fontaine
  • Patent number: 5848831
    Abstract: The present invention relates to an illuminated umbrella intended to assure safety of the user of the umbrella in rainy weather, comprising a light source in a handle or a shaft, thereby illuminating at least part of the shaft coupled to the handle, and therefore the inside of the umbrella, and the face of the user or the vicinity are illuminated by illuminating the shaft itself which is near the face when using to notice the presence of man emphatically to others and drivers, so that the safety of the user in traffic may be enhanced.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 1, 1997
    Date of Patent: December 15, 1998
    Inventor: Akira Tatsumi
  • Patent number: 5845985
    Abstract: A ball point pen having a pocket clip with a light source located within the clip. A self contained battery power source located in the pen's body is electrically connected to the light source through a button switch. Activation or deactivation of the button switch and its circuit for the light source is accomplished by depressing a rear mounted external button on the pen.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 12, 1997
    Date of Patent: December 8, 1998
    Inventors: Toungia Tei Xiong, Koua Xiong
  • Patent number: 5842772
    Abstract: A lighted eyeglass assembly with handle is provided including an eyeglass assembly and an elongated handle housing. The housing has the eyeglass assembly pivotally coupled thereto such that a universal coupling afforded. A light assembly includes a bulb mounted to a top of the handle housing and connected to a battery situated within the handle housing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 12, 1997
    Date of Patent: December 1, 1998
    Inventors: Jane Stern, Eileen R. Miller
  • Patent number: 5839821
    Abstract: A flashlight includes a light source and a detector for detecting emissions from the surroundings. Depending on the position of a switch, the output of the detector is channeled through either a speaker or a LED array. The speaker outputs a tone having a frequency dependent on the intensity of the electromagnetic emissions. The LED array illuminates a series of LED elements in a manner representative of the intensity of the electromagnetic emissions. In one embodiment, the flashlight incorporates infrared detectors for detecting infrared thermal emissions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 23, 1996
    Date of Patent: November 24, 1998
    Inventor: Bruce A. LeZotte
  • Patent number: 5832621
    Abstract: A dipstick light assembly adapted for use in association with a dipstick having a free upper end and a lower end including incremental fluid markings, the apparatus comprises a bracket formed in a generally semi-cylindrical configuration with a hollow interior, a front end, a rear end, a central section and an axis, the bracket including at least one downwardly extending ear, each ear having a central aperture extending therethrough, the ear of the bracket being coupled to the dipstick, the interior of the bracket including a bulb and a battery compartment with batteries coupled therein, the batteries being in electrical communication with the bulb, an on/off button being coupled to the bracket, a user depressing the on/off button thereby illuminating the bulb and directing light toward the incremental markings of a dipstick.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 18, 1997
    Date of Patent: November 10, 1998
    Inventor: Jon J. Pavano
  • Patent number: 5826968
    Abstract: A socket extension is provided with a internal light assembly and power supply and is joined together with a socket handle and a socket tool to form a socket wrench so that light may be provided directly to the work area when the socket wrench is being used. The socket extension has a hollow socket body which encases a battery, a light assembly mounted adjacent to the battery and a socket tool connection head which surrounds the light assembly. The light assembly is an assembled part having a flat light mounting disk, a bulb holder attached to a first side of the light mounting disk and a bulb attached to the bulb holder. The second side of the light mounting disk has a spring mounting disk attached thereto. A coil spring is attached to the spring mounting disk.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 12, 1998
    Date of Patent: October 27, 1998
    Assignee: J.S. Products, Inc.
    Inventors: Stephen L. Brantley, Tim S. Moore
  • Patent number: 5803572
    Abstract: A remote control has a housing having at least one control disposed thereon and a magnifier disposed proximate said housing, preferably at the forward end thereof. The magnifier enhances a user's ability to read printed matter such as program listings and the like. The magnifier may either be integrally formed with the housing or removably attachable thereto. A first illuminator is disposed proximate the housing and is configured so as to enhance viewing of the controls thereof. The first illuminator may either be integrally formed with the housing or removably attachable thereto. A second illuminator is disposed proximate the housing and is configured so as to enhance viewing of printed matter. The second illuminator may likewise be integrally formed with the housing or removably attachable thereto.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 18, 1995
    Date of Patent: September 8, 1998
    Inventor: Carla Raye Brada
  • Patent number: 5803582
    Abstract: A laser pointer which includes a barrel having two opposite inside pins at one end for mounting and a hanging hole at an opposite end for hanging, a socket sliding in the barrel at one end to hold a battery set, the socket having two longitudinal sliding slots at two opposite side respectively coupled to the inside pins of the barrel, and a laser module holder shaped like a stepped tube fixedly connected to one end of the socket to hold a semiconductor laser module on the inside and a press button on the outside near the socket. The press button is exposed to the outside for operation when the inside pins of the barrel are moved to one end of each longitudinal sliding slot of the socket; the press button is received inside the barrel and concealed from sight when the inside pins of the barrel are moved to the opposite end of each longitudinal sliding slot of the socket.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 11, 1996
    Date of Patent: September 8, 1998
    Assignee: Quarton, Inc.
    Inventor: Chaochi Huang
  • Patent number: 5795054
    Abstract: A flashlight is combined with either a pepper spray or a sonic alarm as a defensive device against an attack by either a human or an animal assailant. A secondary light outlet provides an illumination in the direction of the defensive spray or the sonic alarm source which are positioned perpendicular to the primary light source. A sliding collar serves as a protective cover over the actuator button of the spray or alarm. The guardlight is compact and conveniently carried in a purse or coat pocket. In an emergency, the half-groove, half-rib design of the elliptical shaped handle permits correct orientation of the guardlight by only a tactile sense by the user. A finger-guard on the handle protects the user's hand from protruding into the line of the defensive spray.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 5, 1997
    Date of Patent: August 18, 1998
    Assignee: Phorm Concept & Design, Inc.
    Inventor: Donald J. Booty, Jr.
  • Patent number: 5788359
    Abstract: A light projecting device for selectively providing a light beam in at least two shapes. The light projecting device includes a light projecting source contained within a housing including a first end through which the light projecting source transmits a light beam. The device further includes a lens switch secured to the first end of the housing permitting the light beam to pass through a primary opening in the lens switch, while the lens switch controls the shape of the light beam projected from the light projecting device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 3, 1996
    Date of Patent: August 4, 1998
    Inventors: Keith D. Halsey, Witold F. Siekaj
  • Patent number: 5738433
    Abstract: A fishing pole which is automatically illuminated when a fish strikes the fishing line. The fishing pole includes a handle in which is provided a light bulb and a power source. The rod projecting from the handle either includes a hollow core or is provided with fiber optics which internally pass or externally wrap along the length of the rod. When a sensor mounted at the tip of the rod senses a fish strike on the fishing line, the light bulb is caused to light up and project light into the hollow core or fiber optics to cause the rod to be illuminated along its length. The fishing pole also includes a second light bulb integrated into the bottom portion of the handle which can be switched on by a fisherperson to function as a flashlight.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 12, 1996
    Date of Patent: April 14, 1998
    Inventor: Kevin D. Sparks
  • Patent number: 5733033
    Abstract: A novelty candy holding device in combination with a sound making device and a light device. The device includes a housing including a switch controlled power source which operates an integrated circuit that produces different sounds via a speaker connected to the integrated circuit. A light is secured to the speaker circuit so that the light flashes as the speaker makes different sounds. A candy sucker is secured to the upper end of the housing for consumption as the speaker makes different sounds in accordance with operation of different switches.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 3, 1996
    Date of Patent: March 31, 1998
    Inventors: Thomas J. Coleman, William K. Schlotter, IV, Princess Ann Coleman, Ann M. Schlotter
  • Patent number: 5733029
    Abstract: An illumination apparatus for illuminating a medical diagnostic instrument with a light source that is located remotely from the instrument and that is equipped with a fiberoptic cable having a threaded connector. The instrument to be illuminated includes a light cavity designed to receive an electrically powered light source. The illumination apparatus includes an adapter having a first coupling structure for engaging said threaded connector and a second coupling structure for engaging the instrument in proximity to said light cavity. When so engaged, the apparatus fiberoptically illuminates the light cavity in place of said light source.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 22, 1995
    Date of Patent: March 31, 1998
    Assignee: Welch Allyn, Inc.
    Inventor: Richard A. Monroe
  • Patent number: 5720542
    Abstract: A hand tool system having a longitudinally extendable operating component and a longitudinally extendable support component for reaching a remote and/or confined location. The operating component includes a worm drive having a proximal end for attachment to a rotational drive device such as a drill motor, and a distal end for attachment to a rotational driver having a first end which can accept a connector engagement device such as a screwdriver head or other type bit and a second end from which extends a pivotable arm. The support component has a pivotable distal end with a securement member releasably securable to a structure, a hand engageable proximal end, and an exterior surface slidingly engageable with the pivotal arm extending from the driver.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 22, 1997
    Date of Patent: February 24, 1998
    Inventors: William F. Birge, Jr., Robert Valenzuela
  • Patent number: 5705997
    Abstract: A self illumination circuit of a hand-held remote control device and self illumination method make it easy to find and operate the remote control device when the remote control device is located in a dark environment. The circuit includes an illuminance sensing section, a contact sensing section, a key sensing section, a control section, a position indicating section, a key illuminating section, and a counter. If the illuminance sensing section senses illuminance of environment and transfers an illuminance sensing signal to the control section, the position indicating section indicates position of the remote control device according a position indicating signal from the control section. Upon receiving signals from the contact sensing section, the key sensing section, and the counter, the control section lights up, twinkles and puts out the key illuminating section.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 30, 1995
    Date of Patent: January 6, 1998
    Assignee: Daewood Electronics Co., Ltd.
    Inventor: Chan Soo Park
  • Patent number: 5697700
    Abstract: A handy laser pointer including a cylindrical cassing coated with a layer of phosphorescent substance and having a transverse through hole, a laser firing cap fastened to the front end of the casing by plugging, a rear end cap fastened to the rear end of the casing by a screw joint and having a hanging hole for hanging, an insulative sleeve mounted inside the casing, a laser module holder mounted inside the casing and abutted against the insulative sleeve, a battery set mounted in the insulative sleeve and connected to the rear end cap, and a laser module mounted inside the casing and fastened to the laser module holder, the laser module including a circuit board fastened to the laser module holder and having a switch, a laser generator connected to the circuit board and controlled by the switch to emit a laser beam through the laser firing cap, a button mounted in the transverse through hole of the casing and adapted for switching the switch, a metal spring connected between the circuit board and the battery
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 17, 1997
    Date of Patent: December 16, 1997
    Assignee: Quarton Inc.
    Inventor: Chaochi Huang
  • Patent number: 5678919
    Abstract: Iluminating scissors including a pair of blades pivotally joined in an intermediate portion thereof by a bolt engaged with a hexagonal lock nut and each having a handle at an end thereof, a cylindrical housing mounted on one of the blades, a light bulb arranged in a cylindrical edge of the cylindrical housing, a battery fitted in the cylindrical housing and electrically connected with the light bulb, and a switch mounted on the cylindrical housing and electrically connected with the battery and the light bulb, and a linking rod having a first end connected with the housing and a second end with one of the blades, whereby the illuminating scissors will direct light onto the cutting surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 18, 1996
    Date of Patent: October 21, 1997
    Inventor: Chien Che Huang
  • Patent number: 5676988
    Abstract: The U.F.O. Pop consists of a sucker-type candy with a candy stick inserted into an aperture at the top of a clear plastic upper housing. The clear plastic upper housing is connected to the plastic lower housing with a toy creature inside. The top of the plastic lower housing contains a circuit board, LEG bulbs, contact switch and a battery operated power supply. The outside of the plastic lower housing has a launch button on one side and a contact switch on the opposite side. The inside of the plastic lower housing contains a launch button, pin, push block with an anchored pivot point, release mechanism and a spring anchor containing a windup spring and a spinner shaft. The buttom of the plastic lower housing has winding locks and a spinner end. The flying disk is connected to the spinner end by placing the winding lock teeth over the winding locks at the bottom of the plastic lower housing. The flying disk is turned to windup for flight. It is now ready to launch.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 1, 1996
    Date of Patent: October 14, 1997
    Inventors: Thomas J. Coleman, William K. Schlotter, IV, Princess Ann Coleman, Ann M. Schlotter
  • Patent number: 5647623
    Abstract: A telescopic shaft magnetic retriever includes a telescopic shaft having a conductive battery holder at a tip thereof, and an insulative and transparent lamp holder adapted to hold a lamp and a magnet for retrieving screws, nuts, tools and other steel parts from inaccessible places. The lamp has a first contact connected electrically to a pole of the battery set and a second contact. The lamp holder allows passage of light emitted from the lamp. The retriever further includes a conductive tubular sleeve which is connected threadedly to the conductive battery holder and the lamp holder and which has an end surface in electrical contact with the second contact of the lamp. The battery set, the conductive battery holder, the conductive tubular sleeve, and the lamp constitute an electric circuit. The lamp is switchable by rotating the tubular sleeve relative to the lamp holder.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 1, 1996
    Date of Patent: July 15, 1997
    Inventor: Hsuan-Sen Shiao
  • Patent number: 5644438
    Abstract: An optical device for illuminating and inspecting the interior of restricted spaces at a distance, comprising an elongated tubular housing having a distal end, a proximal sight end, and two apertures adjacent to the distal end and on the outer surface of the housing, namely, a first aperture through which a focused light beam reflected off of a first mirror is directed into a restricted space, and a second aperture through which reflected light and the image within the restricted space is received and reflected off of a second mirror through the sight end.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 30, 1995
    Date of Patent: July 1, 1997
    Inventor: Paul C. Pottash
  • Patent number: 5634711
    Abstract: A hand-held portable light emitting device is suitable for medical and industrial photocuring and phototherapy applications. The hand-held portable light emitting device has: (a) a portable housing having a front end and a rear end; (b) a semiconducting light emitter having a matrix of a plurality of light emitting diodes mounted at the front end of the housing to emit light energy suitable for initiating a photo-reaction; (c) a power supply connected to the light emitter to provide the electrical power for energizing the diodes to emit the light energy; (d) a controller connected to the light emitter and the power supply, to vary the level of the light energy; (e) a mount at the front end of the housing; and (f) an optical assembly mounted to the mount, to direct the light energy generated from the diodes to a photoreaction site near the optical assembly.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 13, 1994
    Date of Patent: June 3, 1997
    Inventors: John Kennedy, Roy Kayser
  • Patent number: 5615941
    Abstract: A dual lollipop holder and storage device which has a lollipop compartment at both ends. Lollipop sticks are removably attached to retractable securing attachments which extend the lollipops from opposite ends of the holder. End caps allow the lollipops to be sealed within the lollipop holder when the lollipops are in the retracted position. The retractable securing attachments can optionally be spring loaded to extend the lollipop automatically. An optional integral lighting mechanism illuminates the lollipop holder for the user's amusement. The lighting mechanism can be implemented by conventional battery operated lamps such as LEDs or by electroluminescent (EL) lamps. EL lamps can be used to form a substantial part of the outer shell to maximize the illumination effect.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 20, 1996
    Date of Patent: April 1, 1997
    Inventor: Jules Shecter
  • Patent number: 5611615
    Abstract: A multipurpose mountain climbing tool comprises a first main member, a second main member and a third main member. The first main member is provided therein with a first receiving cell and a second receiving cell and is further provided peripherally at the midsegment thereof with a compass and a thermometer. The second main member is provided at the midsegment thereof with a protruded ring portion and is further provided at the rear end thereof with a knife fastened thereto. The second main member is fastened at the rear segment thereof with the front end of the first main member such that the knife is received in the second receiving cell. The third main member is fastened with the front side of the second main member and is provided therein with a battery. The third main member is further provided in the front segment thereof with a light bulb.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 6, 1996
    Date of Patent: March 18, 1997
    Inventor: Siang-Guey Jang
  • Patent number: D402426
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 2, 1997
    Date of Patent: December 8, 1998
    Assignee: Anthony Harris Levine
    Inventors: Anthony Harris Levine, Frank Thomas Brown