Key Holder Patents (Class 362/116)
  • Patent number: 6802620
    Abstract: The present invention includes an illumination assembly consisting of a light source such as a light emitting diode (LED) that produces a near field image and a means of imaging and focusing the near field image. The means for imaging and focusing the near field image is a convex optical lens having a radius of curvature equal to twice the overall thickness of the lens. The optical lens is installed in fixed spaced relation to the LED such that the lens is imaging the reflector cup of the LED rather than the light on the surface clear LED housing. The lighting assembly is enclosed in a flashlight housing having a means for operating the lighting circuit, a means for retaining a power source and a key ring extension with a slidable latching mechanism.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 2, 2002
    Date of Patent: October 12, 2004
    Inventor: Robert Galli
  • Patent number: 6799862
    Abstract: A miniature flashlight consists of a housing, a light emitting diode (LED), a pair of batteries, and a flexible cover and a contact clip that acts as a switch. The LED has a head portion and two contact arms. One of the contact arms is shorter than the other and is displaced at a slight angle relative to the longer contact arm. The LED is received in a seat formed in the housing with the head portion of the diode received in an aperture in the side wall of the housing. The longer contact arm is captured in a channel formed in the bottom wall. The shorter contact arm rests on a shoulder that forms part of the LED seat. A pair of coin cell batteries are received within another seat formed in housing. The lower battery sits on top of the longer contact arm captured in the channel of the bottom wall. A resilient plastic cover is assembled with the housing to maintain the diode and the batteries within the housing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 3, 2003
    Date of Patent: October 5, 2004
    Inventor: Robert D. Galli
  • Publication number: 20040190283
    Abstract: A miniaturized flashlight activated by external pressure by a push stem at one end of its casing, to energize its lamp. The flashlight includes a casing, for holding one or more batteries, and a front cap for holding a lamp contained within the casing, a resilient sleeve that engages the lamp, and likewise engages the front of the located battery, so as to provide for displacement of the lamp from the battery terminal during non-usage, but once the battery is urged forwardly, through pushing of its push stem, provides for illumination of the lamp, as it extends through the front cap for the battery. A rear end cap, just like the front cap, resiliently binds upon the back of the flashlight casing, to hold the light assembled, and a push stem extends through the back of the rear cap, readily available for physical manipulation forwardly to illuminate the light, during usage.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 13, 2003
    Publication date: September 30, 2004
    Inventor: Joseph T. Miller
  • Patent number: 6796672
    Abstract: A flashlight having a light-emitting diode light source with first and second leads extending therefrom, a power source, a power source frame enclosing at least a portion of the power source; a housing containing the light source and power source, a switch located adjacent the power source and operable to close a circuit including the light source and the power source, and wherein one or all of the following may be included 1) a keyring extension extending from a power source frame or the housing with the keyring extension having an opening whereby an article can be attached to the keyring extension and includes a keyring lock wherein upon exerting a force against the keyring lock, the keyring lock is opened to permit the article to be attached to the keyring extension; 2) the housing is comprised of translucent material; and 3) the housing includes at least one side cover which is not integral with the housing and the at least one side cover being selected from anodized aluminum, anodized metal, anodized met
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 18, 2003
    Date of Patent: September 28, 2004
    Assignee: Armament Systems and Procedures, Inc.
    Inventor: Kevin L. Parsons
  • Patent number: 6796675
    Abstract: A miniature flashlight consists of a housing, a light emitting diode (LED), a pair of batteries, and a flexible cover and a contact device that acts as both a momentary contact and a conventional switch. The LED is received in a seat formed in the housing with the head portion of the diode received in an aperture in the side wall of the housing. A longer contact arm is captured in a channel formed in the bottom wall. A shorter contact arm rests on a shoulder that forms part of the LED seat. A pair of coin cell batteries are received within another seat formed in housing. The lower battery sits on top of the longer contact arm captured in the channel of the bottom wall. A resilient plastic cover is assembled with the housing to maintain the diode and the batteries within the housing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 23, 2003
    Date of Patent: September 28, 2004
    Inventor: Robert D. Galli
  • Patent number: 6793366
    Abstract: A watertight, low power flashlight is disclosed that uses a voltage tripler and regulator that enables the use of a single AA or lithium battery. The voltage tripler is a “step-up power component” that raises the battery voltage from 1.5 volts to approximately 5 volts required to sufficiently energize the L.E.D.s. The flashlight also includes a lightweight, compact housing with an optional dimmer switch and a side-mounted on/off switch.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 22, 2002
    Date of Patent: September 21, 2004
    Inventor: James K. Chun
  • Patent number: 6786616
    Abstract: A flashlight having a light-emitting diode light source with first and second leads extending therefrom, a power source, a power source frame enclosing at least a portion of the power source; a housing containing the light source and power source, a switch located adjacent the power source and operable to close a circuit including the light source and the power source, and wherein one or all of the following may be included 1) a keyring extension extending from a power source frame or the housing with the keyring extension having an opening whereby an article can be attached to the keyring extension and includes a keyring lock wherein upon exerting a force against the keyring lock, the keyring lock is opened to permit the article to be attached to the keyring extension; 2) the housing is comprised of translucent material; and 3) the housing includes at least one side cover which is not integral with the housing and the at least one side cover being selected from anodized aluminum, anodized metal, anodized met
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 7, 2003
    Date of Patent: September 7, 2004
    Assignee: Armament Systems and Procedures, Inc.
    Inventor: Kevin L. Parsons
  • Patent number: 6776503
    Abstract: A three-in-one handheld lighting device includes a casing unit, a torch unit, a whistle unit, and a thermometer unit. The torch unit includes actuating and press pieces, a lamp member having first and second leg terminals, and a battery unit having positive and negative terminals. The torch unit is in an off state when the actuating piece is disposed at a first position. The torch unit is in an on state when the actuating piece is moved to a second position, wherein the press piece pushes the first leg terminal to contact electrically the negative terminal such that the positive terminal is in electrical contact with the second leg terminal.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 11, 2003
    Date of Patent: August 17, 2004
    Inventor: Gin-Sung Chang
  • Patent number: 6766809
    Abstract: Floss dispensers comprising a body configured for holding and dispensing floss and a gripping arm extending from the body configured to facilitate gripping by the user while floss is dispensed and cut from the dispenser. The body houses a spool of floss and includes a hole for dispensing the floss and a hole for connecting the floss dispenser to a key ring or chain. A floss cutter is included in the body or the gripping arm. In one embodiment the gripping arm comprises an operational key. The gripping arm is either integrally or removably connected with the body. In one embodiment, the body comprises a clam shell case configured to hold the head of a key. In another embodiment, the body comprises a sheath type pocket configured to hold the head of a key. The floss dispensers may also comprise other features, including lights and a toothpick.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 25, 2002
    Date of Patent: July 27, 2004
    Assignee: Ultradent Products, Inc.
    Inventors: Steven J. Brattesani, Bruce S. McLean
  • Patent number: 6749317
    Abstract: A flashlight having a light-emitting diode light source with first and second leads extending therefrom, a power source, a power source frame enclosing at least a portion of the power source; a housing containing the light source and power source, a switch located adjacent the power source and operable to close a circuit including the light source and the power source, and wherein one or all of the following may be included 1) a keyring extension extending from a power source frame or the housing with the keyring extension having an opening whereby an article can be attached to the keyring extension and includes a keyring lock wherein upon exerting a force against the keyring lock, the keyring lock is opened to permit the article to be attached to the keyring extension; 2) the housing is comprised of translucent material; and 3) the housing includes at least one side cover which is not integral with the housing and the at least one side cover being selected from anodized aluminum, anodized metal, anodized met
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 9, 2001
    Date of Patent: June 15, 2004
    Assignee: Armament Systems and Procedures, Inc.
    Inventors: Kevin L. Parsons, W. Clay Reeves
  • Publication number: 20040105257
    Abstract: A flashlight having a light-emitting diode light source with first and second leads extending therefrom, a power source, a power source frame enclosing at least a portion of the power source; a housing containing the light source and power source, a switch located adjacent the power source and operable to close a circuit including the light source and the power source, and wherein one or all of the following may be included 1) a keyring extension extending from a power source frame or the housing with the keyring extension having an opening whereby an article can be attached to the keyring extension and includes a keyring lock wherein upon exerting a force against the keyring lock, the keyring lock is opened to permit the article to be attached to the keyring extension; 2) the housing is comprised of translucent material; and 3) the housing includes at least one side cover which is not integral with the housing and the at least one side cover being selected from anodized aluminum, anodized metal, anodized met
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 8, 2003
    Publication date: June 3, 2004
    Applicant: Armament Systems and Procedures, Inc.
    Inventor: Kevin L. Parsons
  • Publication number: 20040105253
    Abstract: A flashlight having a light-emitting diode light source with first and second leads extending therefrom, a power source, a power source frame enclosing at least a portion of the power source; a housing containing the light source and power source, a switch located adjacent the power source and operable to close a circuit including the light source and the power source, and wherein one or all of the following may be included 1) a keyring extension extending from a power source frame or the housing with the keyring extension having an opening whereby an article can be attached to the keyring extension and includes a keyring lock wherein upon exerting a force against the keyring lock, the keyring lock is opened to permit the article to be attached to the keyring extension; 2) the housing is comprised of translucent material; and 3) the housing includes at least one side cover which is not integral with the housing and the at least one side cover being selected from anodized aluminum, anodized metal, anodized met
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 7, 2003
    Publication date: June 3, 2004
    Applicant: Armament Systems and Procedures, Inc.
    Inventor: Kevin L. Parsons
  • Patent number: 6742913
    Abstract: Described is an apparatus for a motion activated decorative light connectable to a predetermined article. A housing connects the light to the article. A power source is positioned within the housing for energizing a light source. A switch is connected to the power source and to the light source so as to energize the light source responsive to motion. The housing comprises a material which allows light from the light source to shine through so that it may be seen by a person observing the moving vehicle, and preferably includes a fluorescent material excited by an LED which emits ultraviolet light. The light may comprise an ornamental shape for forming a visually perceptible light image when the light source is energized.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 21, 2002
    Date of Patent: June 1, 2004
    Inventor: Daniel J. Deutsch
  • Publication number: 20040095756
    Abstract: A flashlight having a light-emitting diode light source with first and second leads extending therefrom, a power source, a power source frame enclosing at least a portion of the power source; a housing containing the light source and power source, a switch located adjacent the power source and operable to close a circuit including the light source and the power source, and wherein one or all of the following may be included 1) a keyring extension extending from a power source frame or the housing with the keyring extension having an opening whereby an article can be attached to the keyring extension and includes a keyring lock wherein upon exerting a force against the keyring lock, the keyring lock is opened to permit the article to be attached to the keyring extension; 2) the housing is comprised of translucent material; and 3) the housing includes at least one side cover which is not integral with the housing and the at least one side cover being selected from anodized aluminum, anodized metal, anodized met
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 8, 2003
    Publication date: May 20, 2004
    Applicant: Armament Systems and Procedures, Inc.
    Inventor: Kevin L. Parsons
  • Publication number: 20040095750
    Abstract: A flashlight having a light-emitting diode light source with first and second leads extending therefrom, a power source, a power source frame enclosing at least a portion of the power source; a housing containing the light source and power source, a switch located adjacent the power source and operable to close a circuit including the light source and the power source, and wherein one or all of the following may be included 1) a keyring extension extending from a power source frame or the housing with the keyring extension having an opening whereby an article can be attached to the keyring extension and includes a keyring lock wherein upon exerting a force against the keyring lock, the keyring lock is opened to permit the article to be attached to the keyring extension; 2) the housing is comprised of translucent material; and 3) the housing includes at least one side cover which is not integral with the housing and the at least one side cover being selected from anodized aluminum, anodized metal, anodized met
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 5, 2003
    Publication date: May 20, 2004
    Applicant: Armament Systems and Procedures, Inc.
    Inventor: Kevin L. Parsons
  • Patent number: 6715898
    Abstract: A carabiner includes a carabiner with a shank which has a housing chamber formed therein to house an elastic element and a battery assembly. A lamp socket is coupled with an opening of the housing chamber and may be turned and moved into the shank in different distances to turn on or off a light bulb so that the carabiner has illuminating function and becomes a portable and handy tool more useful to people.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 31, 2002
    Date of Patent: April 6, 2004
    Assignee: Sky Wave Industrial Co. Ltd.
    Inventor: Chin-Lin Huang
  • Publication number: 20040057230
    Abstract: An innovated flashing decorative article, comprising of an upper hollow pipe, a lower hollow pipe and an exterior magnet. On top of the upper hollow pipe is a circuit board. On the circuit board are IC and LED. The upper side of the circuit board is coated with transparent glue for tight fastening to the upper hollow pipe. Inside the upper hollow pipe is an insulating paper. At a lower part of the upper hollow pipe is an exterior pipe thread. Inside the lower hollow pipe is an interior pipe thread. On the bottom of the lower hollow pipe is a magnet. Inside the hollow of the lower hollow pipe are one to three batteries. The exterior pipe thread and interior pipe thread of the upper and lower hollow pipes are screwed together. The exterior magnet is independently installed outside the upper and lower hollow pipes. Due to the light-emitting diode installed on the circuit board, the present invention of flashing decorative article provides more fun.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 23, 2003
    Publication date: March 25, 2004
    Inventor: Ching-Hui Lee
  • Patent number: 6685338
    Abstract: A completely self-contained, battery-powered flashing coin having a series of three visible-spectrum LEDs flashed in sequence when a flash control IC is triggered by a sufficient force, e.g., the force generated upon impact of the coin on one of its faces or sides from a height of about 50 mm. A cantilever switch contact suspended over a stationary contact on a circuit board closes in response to the sufficient force and triggers the IC. The coin is preferably provided with a decorative design and the LEDs are preferably arranged within or around the design so as to draw attention thereto during flashing action.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 15, 2002
    Date of Patent: February 3, 2004
    Assignee: Buztronics, Inc.
    Inventors: Edward D. Lewis, Daniel J. Deutsch, Raymond W. Leung
  • Publication number: 20040017680
    Abstract: A flashlight having a light-emitting diode light source with first and second leads extending therefrom, a power source, a power source frame enclosing at least a portion of the power source; a housing containing the light source and power source, a switch located adjacent the power source and operable to close a circuit including the light source and the power source, and wherein one or all of the following may be included 1) a keyring extension extending from a power source frame or the housing with the keyring extension having an opening whereby an article can be attached to the keyring extension and includes a keyring lock wherein upon exerting a force against the keyring lock, the keyring lock is opened to permit the article to be attached to the keyring extension; 2) the housing is comprised of translucent material; and 3) the housing includes at least one side cover which is not integral with the housing and the at least one side cover being selected from anodized aluminum, anodized metal, anodized met
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 18, 2003
    Publication date: January 29, 2004
    Applicant: Armament Systems and Procedures, Inc.
    Inventor: Kevin L. Parsons
  • Publication number: 20040017679
    Abstract: A flashlight having a light-emitting diode light source with first and second leads extending therefrom, a power source, a power source frame enclosing at least a portion of the power source; a housing containing the light source and power source, a switch located adjacent the power source and operable to close a circuit including the light source and the power source, and wherein one or all of the following may be included 1) a keyring extension extending from a power source frame or the housing with the keyring extension having an opening whereby an article can be attached to the keyring extension and includes a keyring lock wherein upon exerting a force against the keyring lock, the keyring lock is opened to permit the article to be attached to the keyring extension; 2) the housing is comprised of translucent material; and 3) the housing includes at least one side cover which is not integral with the housing and the at least one side cover being selected from anodized aluminum, anodized metal, anodized met
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 23, 2003
    Publication date: January 29, 2004
    Inventors: Kevin L. Parsons, W. Clay Reeves
  • Patent number: 6679616
    Abstract: Flashlight activated by external pressure on one end of its casing to energize the lamp. The flashlight includes a casing for holding a battery and the contact portion a lamp, a front cap positioned on the front of the casing to secure the lamp protruding through an aperture, and a rear cap made of resilient material. A resilient spacer is positioned within the casing, intermediate the lamp and the battery to retain these two components out of contact in the nonilluminated state. External depression of the resilient rear cap urges the battery forward and the resilient spacer compressed to allow contact between the battery and base of the lamp. Contact wire electrically connects the lamp and battery to complete a circuit. Release of the rear cap allows the resilient spacer to expand, breaking contact between the battery and lamp, to turn off the flashlight.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 7, 2001
    Date of Patent: January 20, 2004
    Assignee: MOCAP, Inc.
    Inventor: Joseph T. Miller
  • Publication number: 20030202355
    Abstract: A flashlight having a light-emitting diode light source with first and second leads extending therefrom, a power source, a power source frame enclosing at least a portion of the power source; a housing containing the light source and power source, a switch located adjacent the power source and operable to close a circuit including the light source and the power source, and wherein one or all of the following may be included 1) a keyring extension extending from a power source frame or the housing with the keyring extension having an opening whereby an article can be attached to the keyring extension and includes a keyring lock wherein upon exerting a force against the keyring lock, the keyring lock is opened to permit the article to be attached to the keyring extension; 2) the housing is comprised of translucent material; and 3) the housing includes at least one side cover which is not integral with the housing and the at least one side cover being selected from anodized aluminum, anodized metal, anodized met
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 23, 2003
    Publication date: October 30, 2003
    Inventors: Kevin L. Parsons, W. Clay Reeves
  • Patent number: 6626019
    Abstract: An improved cover assembling structure of a key ring, the key ring has a main body being provided respectively on an upper and a lower surface thereof with recesses that are provided at middle peripheral sections of the lateral sides of the main body with notches, at least an insertion hole is provided at each middle section of the recesses of the upper and lower surfaces. The upper and lower covers have contours in coincidence with those of the recesses, and have lateral wing pieces for inserting into the notches. Thereby, the upper and lower covers can be inserted into the recesses; insertion stubs provided on the upper and lower covers are insertion engaged with the insertion holes on the main body to complete assembling of the key ring.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 8, 2002
    Date of Patent: September 30, 2003
    Inventor: Chin-Lin Huang
  • Publication number: 20030179570
    Abstract: A light includes a body having a power source mounted within the body, an LED coupled to the body and exposed on a surface of the body, a switch mounted to the body for controlling an electrical connection between the power source and the LED, and a clip member removably mountable to the body. The clip member can include a swivel joint to permit the body to be oriented in a plurality of positions when the body is mounted to the clip member. The body can include a first mounting portion for removably mounting a key-ring to the body and a second mounting portion for removably mounting the clip to the body.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 19, 2002
    Publication date: September 25, 2003
    Inventor: Tim Schnell
  • Patent number: 6619813
    Abstract: A light includes a body having a power source mounted within the body, an LED coupled to the body and exposed on a surface of the body, a switch mounted to the body for controlling an electrical connection between the power source and the LED, and a clip member removably mountable to the body. The clip member can include a swivel joint to permit the body to be oriented in a plurality of positions when the body is mounted to the clip member. The body can include a first mounting portion for removably mounting a key-ring to the body and a second mounting portion for removably mounting the clip to the body.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 19, 2002
    Date of Patent: September 16, 2003
    Assignee: IP Holdings, Inc.
    Inventor: Tim Schnell
  • Patent number: 6609811
    Abstract: A handcuff key light illuminates the keyhole of a handcuff. The handcuff key light includes a cylindrical handcuff operating member which is molded into a body including at least one light source for providing light along the cylindrical handcuff operating member. The lightsource is selectively connected to an electrical power source to provide electrical power to the light source to illuminate toward the handcuff operating member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 2, 2001
    Date of Patent: August 26, 2003
    Assignee: Streamlight, Inc.
    Inventor: Raymond L. Sharrah
  • Patent number: 6601967
    Abstract: A flashlight has a housing and a circuit mounted in the housing. The circuit includes a light, batteries for powering the light, and a switch for opening and closing the circuit. A switch control accessible from outside the housing can be pressed to close the switch and turn the light on momentarily or rotated to close or open the switch and turn the light on or off stably. The housing has a straight portion that houses batteries and a curved portion that houses a light. A key holder is attached to the straight portion by a flexible link and has a loop for holding keys. The key holder is constructed so that keys can be easily inserted in and removed from the loop and are held securely when inserted. The apparatus is well suited for use under poor ambient illumination to find a keyhole and insert a key properly for operation of a lock.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 18, 2000
    Date of Patent: August 5, 2003
    Inventor: Noel E. Zeller
  • Patent number: 6598991
    Abstract: A miniature flashlight device includes a housing having a cavity, a pair of magnets mounted to the housing, and a light generating assembly disposed in the cavity of the housing. The light generating assembly includes a lamp, at least one battery and a spring-loaded switch connected in an electrical circuit with the lamp and battery and activatable to electrically connect and disconnect the battery with the lamp. The magnets are arranged such that when the housing is placed on a ferromagnetic surface the magnets attract the surface with sufficient force to activate the spring-loaded switch and open the circuit, turning the device off. When the magnets are disengaged from the surface, the spring brings the switch into the closed circuit position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 10, 2001
    Date of Patent: July 29, 2003
    Assignee: Lumatec Industries, Inc.
    Inventor: Peter Altman
  • Publication number: 20030137833
    Abstract: A mini flashlight formed of a bottom cover shell, a top cover shell, a LED, and a battery set. The bottom cover shell has a frame for supporting the battery set and holding the negative pole lead-out leg of the LED in close contact with the negative terminal of the battery set, and a fence for supporting the positive pole lead-out leg of the LED above the positive terminal of the battery set. The top cover shell has an oval convex middle part surrounded by an endless groove with a center finger recess for pressing with the thumb to force the positive pole lead-out leg of the LED into contact with the positive terminal of the battery set.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 23, 2002
    Publication date: July 24, 2003
    Inventor: Cheng-Chien Hsu
  • Publication number: 20030137850
    Abstract: A light device for bicycles includes a base having an engaging port on a first end thereof and a protrusion extending from a top surface on a second end of the base. A light assembly is rotatably connected to the top surface of the base and a flexible band has an end secured on the engaging port of the base and the other end of the flexible band is engaged with the protrusion. The base is secured on the bicycle fame by the flexible band.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 23, 2002
    Publication date: July 24, 2003
    Inventors: Shu-Jang Liaw, Ti-Shuen Liaw
  • Patent number: 6591646
    Abstract: A structure of a decorative hanging hook having a main body which is a connector with a light emitting member therein, wherein, the connector has on both ends thereof a hole for connecting respectively with a mountaineer carabine hook and an annular ring. Thereby, the entire decorative hanging hook can be directly hung on a backpack or a hanging loop on clothes or trousers with the annular ring thereof having keys or other ornaments. Above all, when being necessary, the light emitting diode on the light emitting member can be lightened by pressing a cover to provide a suitable effect of illumination.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 25, 2002
    Date of Patent: July 15, 2003
    Inventor: Chin-Lin Huang
  • Publication number: 20030112623
    Abstract: An ultraviolet light emitting diode flashlight is contained within a housing having a pen tip extending from the housing and an ink or dye reservoir in fluid communication with the pen tip. The ultraviolet light emitting diode flashlight within the housing emits light capable of inducing fluorescence in the ink or dye. A switch assembly completes an electrical circuit between a light emitting diode and a battery to activate the flashlight. A writing system package includes at least two of: a neon or pastel colored writing surface, a security pen having an ink or dye that fluoresces in the visible portion of the light spectrum upon exposure to ultraviolet light, and an ultraviolet light emitting diode flashlight.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 4, 2002
    Publication date: June 19, 2003
    Applicant: Zen Design Group, Ltd.
    Inventors: Sun Yu, Andrew Tiefel, David Perrin
  • Publication number: 20030099104
    Abstract: A lighting fixture with image projection effects comprises a projection pattern piece, a lens, a light source and a casing. The light source is inside the casing and a through hole is provided in front of the casing. The lens is inserted into the through hole with the projection pattern piece placed between the light source and the lens. The projection pattern piece is hollowed out at its center in a contour of a selected pattern. Light beams emitted from the light source are projected through the hollowed-out hole to the lens, then converged and amplified to project the image of the pattern.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 27, 2001
    Publication date: May 29, 2003
    Inventor: Shan-Der Hou
  • Patent number: 6568829
    Abstract: A portable flashlight having an elongated battery housing member that holds one or more batteries. A switch, which turns on and off a bulb, is mounted on the elongated battery housing member. A supporting member is connected to a proximal end of the elongated battery housing member and has a first bulb and a second bulb. The second bulb is mounted in a holder and a screw physically connects the holder to the supporting member, and the supporting member to the elongated battery housing. A cap member, which is mounted to the supporting member, has a reflective surface and a transparent lens.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 13, 2001
    Date of Patent: May 27, 2003
    Assignee: Garrity Industries, Inc.
    Inventors: Kevin S. Garrity, Andrew Yau
  • Publication number: 20030076674
    Abstract: The present invention includes an illumination assembly consisting of a light source such as a light emitting diode (LED) that produces a near field image and a means of imaging and focusing the near field image. The means for imaging and focusing the near field image is a convex optical lens having a radius of curvature equal to twice the overall thickness of the lens. The optical lens is installed in fixed spaced relation to the LED such that the lens is imaging the reflector cup of the LED rather than the light on the surface clear LED housing. The lighting assembly is enclosed in a flashlight housing having a means for operating the lighting circuit, a means for retaining a power source and a key ring extension with a slidable latching mechanism.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 2, 2002
    Publication date: April 24, 2003
    Inventor: Robert Galli
  • Publication number: 20030072151
    Abstract: A miniature flashlight consists of a housing, a light emitting diode (LED), a pair of batteries, and a flexible cover and a contact clip that acts as a switch. The LED has a head portion and two contact arms. One of the contact arms is shorter than the other and is displaced at a slight angle relative to the longer contact arm. The LED is received in a seat formed in the housing with the head portion of the diode received in an aperture in the side wall of the housing. The longer contact arm is captured in a channel formed in the bottom wall. The shorter contact arm rests on a shoulder that forms part of the LED seat. A pair of coin cell batteries are received within another seat formed in housing. The lower battery sits on top of the longer contact arm captured in the channel of the bottom wall. A resilient plastic cover is assembled with the housing to maintain the diode and the batteries within the housing.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 3, 2003
    Publication date: April 17, 2003
    Inventor: Robert D. Galli
  • Patent number: 6530672
    Abstract: A miniature flashlight consists of a housing, a light emitting diode (LED), a pair of batteries, and a flexible cover and a contact device that acts as both a momentary contact and a conventional switch. The LED is received in a seat formed in the housing with the head portion of the diode received in an aperture in the side wall of the housing. A longer contact arm is captured in a channel formed in the bottom wall. A shorter contact arm rests on a shoulder that forms part of the LED seat. A pair of coin cell batteries are received within another seat formed in housing. The lower battery sits on top of the longer contact arm captured in the channel of the bottom wall. A resilient plastic cover is assembled with the housing to maintain the diode and the batteries within the housing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 28, 2001
    Date of Patent: March 11, 2003
    Inventor: Robert D. Galli
  • Patent number: 6523973
    Abstract: A miniature flashlight consists of a housing, a light emitting diode (LED), a pair of batteries, and a flexible cover and a contact clip that acts as a switch. The LED has a head portion and two contact arms. One of the contact arms is shorter than the other and is displaced at a slight angle relative to the longer contact arm. The LED is received in a seat formed in the housing with the head portion of the diode received in an aperture in the side wall of the housing. The longer contact arm is captured in a channel formed in the bottom wall. The shorter contact arm rests on a shoulder that forms part of the LED seat. A pair of coin cell batteries are received within another seat formed in housing. The lower battery sits on top of the longer contact arm captured in the channel of the bottom wall. A resilient plastic cover is assembled with the housing to maintain the diode and the batteries within the housing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 24, 2001
    Date of Patent: February 25, 2003
    Inventor: Robert D. Galli
  • Patent number: 6511214
    Abstract: A flashlight having a power source and an LED positioned in a housing. A switch is provided on the housing to activate the light source, and a magnet is affixed to the flashlight to allow the flashlight to be mounted to metal surfaces.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 8, 2001
    Date of Patent: January 28, 2003
    Assignee: Armament Systems and Procedures, Inc.
    Inventors: Kevin L. Parsons, W. Clay Reeves
  • Publication number: 20030016530
    Abstract: An illuminating device includes a casing having a movable module movably received therein. A first spring is biased between a first end of the movable module and an inside of the close end of the casing. An illuminating member is connected to a second end of the movable module and located in the open end of the casing. A circuit board is connected to the illuminating member and a second spring is biased between the circuit board and a plurality of batteries. A switch device is connected to the batteries and has a button extending from the first end of the movable module. When pushing the second end of the movable module, the button is compressed by the inside of the casing to turn on the illuminating member.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 19, 2001
    Publication date: January 23, 2003
    Inventors: Chien-Jen Yang, Sheng-Shyong Kao, Ko-Chien Liu
  • Patent number: 6471064
    Abstract: The device of this invention is a combination key ring, pill box and light which includes a case containing a compartment for medicine and a compartment for a light and battery.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 13, 2000
    Date of Patent: October 29, 2002
    Inventor: John B. Gordon
  • Patent number: 6458481
    Abstract: An apparatus for spacing a battery cell includes a cradle member having a top surface, that defines a first indentation, and an opposite bottom surface. The cradle member also has a first ledge portion and an opposite second ledge portion. At least one first cantilever beam extends from the top surface. The first cantilever beam has a first base portion having a first top end and a spaced-apart first bottom end. The first bottom end is connected to the cradle member adjacent the first ledge portion. The first cantilever beam also has a first flexible elongated arm portion extending from the first top end. The first flexible elongated arm portion is directed toward the indentation and has a length sufficient to exert inwardly-directed radial force in a first direction on the battery cell when the battery cell is placed into the indentation. At least one second cantilever beam extends from the top surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 13, 2000
    Date of Patent: October 1, 2002
    Assignee: Motorola Inc.
    Inventors: Wiling Tan, William C. Phelps, III, Randall P. Chambers
  • Publication number: 20020135999
    Abstract: Illuminator with pull cord, including a casing, a base seat, a light emitting unit and a pull device. The base seat is mated with the casing to define therebetween a chamber. One end of the casing is transparent or semitransparent, in which a light source is disposed. The pulling device is arranged in a receptacle of the base seat and composed of a resilient member and a cord reel unit connected therewith. A pull cord is wound around the cord reel unit with one end extending out of the casing to connect with a fastening member which can be fastened on a wear or an article carried by a user. After used, the resilient member through the pull cord automatically pulls back and restore the illuminator to its home position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 21, 2001
    Publication date: September 26, 2002
    Inventor: Chung-Yang M. Chen
  • Patent number: 6454426
    Abstract: A miniature flashlight device includes a housing having a base and a cover adapted to interfit with the base so as to form therewith an outer enclosure for receiving an electric bulb and an inner enclosure within the outer enclosure for receiving a button-cell battery. The cover has a flexible portion overlying the inner enclosure and capable of being depressed by a user from an outer relaxed configuration to an inner flexed configuration in which the flexible portion of the cover is deflected toward the inner enclosure and capable of returning to the outer relaxed configuration upon release by the user.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 9, 2001
    Date of Patent: September 24, 2002
    Assignee: Lumatec Industries, Inc.
    Inventor: Peter Altman
  • Publication number: 20020089848
    Abstract: A miniature hat-shaped flashlight device includes a housing, cover, fasteners for detachably attaching the cover to the housing and light generating assembly disposed in the housing when the cover is attached thereto. The housing includes a main portion simulating a crown of a hat and an extension portion simulating a bill of a hat. The main portion of the housing defines a cavity and bottom opening and has a hole through a side which receives a lamp module. The extension portion is attached to the main portion adjacent to the bottom opening and extends outwardly from the main portion. The main and extension portions of the housing together define a continuous bottom rim on the housing encompassing the extension portion and bottom opening of the main portion. The cover interfits with the bottom rim so as to underlie the housing and close the bottom opening thereof.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 10, 2001
    Publication date: July 11, 2002
    Inventor: Peter Altman
  • Publication number: 20020089845
    Abstract: A miniature flashlight device includes a housing having a base and a cover adapted to interfit with the base so as to form therewith an outer enclosure for receiving an electric bulb and an inner enclosure within the outer enclosure for receiving a button-cell battery. The cover has a flexible portion overlying the inner enclosure and capable of being depressed by a user from an outer relaxed configuration to an inner flexed configuration in which the flexible portion of the cover is deflected toward the inner enclosure and capable of returning to the outer relaxed configuration upon release by the user.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 9, 2001
    Publication date: July 11, 2002
    Inventor: Peter Altman
  • Patent number: 6357890
    Abstract: A flashlight having a power source and a light source having a high intensity positioned in a power source frame. The flashlight further includes a power source frame housing that encloses the power source frame. The frame and the housing cooperate to secure and protect the internal components of the flashlight. The flashlight is further provided with side covers that have flat surfaces to receive markings or engravings. A switch is provided to activate the light source, the switch preferably providing tactile feedback to the user.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 1, 2000
    Date of Patent: March 19, 2002
    Assignee: Armament Systems and Procedures, Inc.
    Inventors: Kevin L. Parsons, Donald A. Keller, W. Clay Reeves
  • Patent number: 6351903
    Abstract: A medical alert key tag that includes a translucent paper information disk having opaque writing thereon and a light source positioned there behind such that when the light source is illuminated, the information disk is easily readable in the dark. The key tag also includes a beam focusing lens to allow the light source to also be used as a flashlight for illuminating key holes and the like.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 28, 2000
    Date of Patent: March 5, 2002
    Inventor: Christine M. Tuomi
  • Patent number: 6334692
    Abstract: A decorative member includes a housing having a chamber for receiving a frame of a light device. A sleeve is secured on one end of the frame. A spring is secured in the sleeve, a light member is electrically coupled between the spring and the frame. A lid is secured on the sleeve and spaced from the spring for electrically contacting with the spring when the spring is vibrated, and for generating a twinkling light when the spring is intermittently contacted with the lid. The housing may be attached to various kinds of objects for generating twinkling lights for the objects.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 25, 2000
    Date of Patent: January 1, 2002
    Inventor: Yeong-Shyan Hsueh
  • Patent number: RE38549
    Abstract: A handcuff key that is partially enclosed in a grip housing having the ends of the handcuff key plate extending out of the grip housing. The external portions of the middle of the handcuff key plate are ribbed and attach to the external end portions of the handcuff key plate. The grip housing has a depression button on one side and a threaded notched cover that can be removed for cell replacement on the other. The grip housing includes a cell that sits in a recess on one side of the handcuff key plate and is lined with a circular conductive strip. The recess surrounds a hole that is integrated in with the structure of the key. An insulated wire is connected to the circular conductive strip and runs to the terminals of two light emitting diodes and then to another conductive strip that is affixed to the internal side of a depression button. The two light emitting diodes sit in grooved slots of the grip housing and face opposite each other toward the respective ends of the handcuff key plate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 5, 2002
    Date of Patent: July 6, 2004
    Assignee: Streamlight, Inc.
    Inventor: James John Seebock