With Or Comprising Mounting Means Patents (Class 362/191)
  • Patent number: 6959998
    Abstract: The illuminator unit has a case body constituting the illuminator body. At the side peripheral portion of the case body, a side peripheral groove formed of an inward concave groove is provided through the full circumference. A rubber band is arranged along the side peripheral groove. With this configuration, it is possible to provide a portable illuminator unit whose body can be attached to a receiving member without the need of a bracket or the like, and whose attaching place can readily be changed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 15, 2004
    Date of Patent: November 1, 2005
    Assignee: Cateye Co., Ltd.
    Inventor: Satoshi Tsukamoto
  • Patent number: 6953259
    Abstract: The invention relates to an adjustable flashlight case for supporting a rectangular shaped flashlight and includes an open front flashlight holder for releasably receiving the flashlight and a U-shaped clip enabling attachment of the case to a support or to the user's person, such as by attachment to an article of clothing or the like. The clip is pivotally connected to the back side of the flashlight holder and has an integral flexible tongue on which is formed a plurality of detent protrusions or nubs for mutual cooperation with a plurality of recesses formed on the holder circumferentially about and concentric to the pivot axis so as to enable pivotal adjustment of the holder relative to the clip, thereby facilitating selective angular orientation of the flashlight beam when supported by the case.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 13, 2003
    Date of Patent: October 11, 2005
    Assignee: Armament Systems and Procedures, Inc.
    Inventors: Kevin L. Parsons, Lester O. Stener
  • Patent number: 6951409
    Abstract: A lamp assembly includes a positioning seat, and an illumination device rotatably mounted on the positioning seat, so that an included angle between the illumination device and the positioning seat can be adjusted. Thus, the rotary body of the illumination device is rotated about the positioning body of the positioning seat, so that the illumination device can be rotated through 360 degrees so as to provide an illumination effect.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 29, 2003
    Date of Patent: October 4, 2005
    Inventor: Chih-Ching Hsien
  • Patent number: 6939245
    Abstract: The present invention 10 discloses a training aid for golfers. The device 10 is designed to generate a collimated beam of red light 20 from a device 10 that is selectively attached to the brim 16 of a hat 18. Once attached to the hat 18, the golfer 12 positions their head to a desired point whereupon the light-emitting apparatus 14 is hingedly 24 adjusted to project the laser light onto the golf ball 22 thereby enabling the golfer 12 to easily ascertain whether there is unwanted head movement during the golf swing. The device 10 is comprised of a laser beam emitter 14 having an on/off switch 28 and a clip 26 for attaching the device to the brim of a hat and a hinge 24 positioned between the emitter and hat attachment means providing pivotal adjustment of the emitter.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 17, 2004
    Date of Patent: September 6, 2005
    Inventor: Richard R Mullarkey
  • Patent number: 6932487
    Abstract: Lighting device for equipping a mounting, particularly textile, comprising a case provided with a rechargeable or dry battery or batteries that power a lamp bulb, characterized in that the case has a housing on its front surface that contains the lamp, the front surface of said lamp being positioned against the inner surface of the textile mounting which has an opening in this region that is more or less the same size as the lamp, the case being held in position by means of the textile mounting being gripped by a movable outer ring that operates in conjunction with the case.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 15, 2001
    Date of Patent: August 23, 2005
    Inventor: Jacques Aknine
  • Patent number: 6926422
    Abstract: A flashlight includes a body with first and second opposed ends, an enclosure for at least one battery which is defined between the first and second ends, and a non-circular mouth at the first end, a head which is engageable with the mouth, and at least one clip which is engageable with the head and the body thereby to secure the head to the body. The body may include at least a first fixing formation and the head may include at least a second fixing formation, and the clip may have formations which are complementary to, and which are engageable with, the first and second fixing formations. The clip may be movable between a first position at which the clip engages fully with the fixing formation or formations on the body or head, and a second position at which the clip is fully disengaged from the fixing formation or formations.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 1, 2003
    Date of Patent: August 9, 2005
    Assignee: Azoteq (Pty) Ltd.
    Inventors: Frederick Johannes Bruwer, Terence Erasmus
  • Patent number: 6923551
    Abstract: A novel attachment and mounting system for a portable handheld flashlight is provided. A universal mounting bracket including a central raised channel portion and mounting tabs connected thereto is configured to slideably receive a flashlight. The bracket includes several configurations that are tailored to the mounting conditions required. For example, the bracket includes fastener, magnetic and strap mounting configurations. Further, the channel section may be mounted in a pivotable fashion to the mounting tab to allow rotation of the flashlight mounted thereto. The flashlight includes a clip on the back thereof that is slideably received in the channel section to facilitate easy mounting and dismounting of the flashlight in the bracket.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 22, 2003
    Date of Patent: August 2, 2005
    Inventor: Robert Galli
  • Patent number: 6923550
    Abstract: An innovated flashing decorative article, comprising of an upper hollow pipe, a lower hollow pipe and an exterior magnet. The upper hollow pipe has an exterior pipe thread at its lower part meanwhile at the upper part has a circuit board, on the circuit board are IC and LED; the lower hollow pipe has an interior pipe thread, at the bottom of the lower hollow pipe is a magnet, the upper and lower hollow pipes are screwed together by the pipe threads, inside the pipes has battery; the exterior magnet is independently installed outside the upper and lower hollow pipes. The product is compact to carry and easy to use.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 23, 2003
    Date of Patent: August 2, 2005
    Inventor: Ching-Hui Lee
  • Patent number: 6916104
    Abstract: A handstrap for hand support of a flashlight having an elongated body, a head end and a tailcap includes a relatively rigid generally annular attachment element for mounting on the flashlight body, and a strap having an end secured to an elastomeric generally annular retaining member adapted for releasable mounting on the flashlight body. With the attachment element mounted on the flashlight body and the flashlight gripped in the palm of the user's hand with the fingers generally encircling the flashlight body, and with a free end of the strap looped about the attachment element, the elastomeric retaining member is attached to the flashlight body so that the strap overlies the back of the hand. The free end of the strap is then drawn through the attachment element in a manner enabling the strap to be folded back upon and secured to itself so as to snugly retain the flashlight in the palm of the user's hand.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 30, 2003
    Date of Patent: July 12, 2005
    Assignee: Armament Systems & Procedures, Inc.
    Inventors: Kevin L. Parsons, Mark A. Zimmerman
  • Patent number: 6908216
    Abstract: A flashlight holder is provided for removably attaching a flashlight to a tubular handle of a handheld fishing net. The flashlight holder has a first resilient clamp assembly that clamps over the tubular handle of the fishing net. The first resilient clamp assembly includes a generally tubular sleeve having an opening along one side that allows the tubular structure to expand and snap over the outer surface of the tubular handle of the fishing net. In one embodiment, the flashlight holder is attached to the flashlight by a second resilient clamp assembly that snaps over the tubular housing of the flashlight. In another embodiment, the flashlight holder is attached to the flashlight by an adhesive or by making the flashlight holder integral with the housing of the flashlight. A safety strap is provided to ensure the flashlight holder does not become detached inadvertently from the handle of the fishing net.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 17, 2003
    Date of Patent: June 21, 2005
    Inventor: Jack G. Love
  • Patent number: 6905223
    Abstract: A portable, battery-operated flashlight having improved pivoting, switching and focusing features is disclosed. In one aspect of the invention, the flashlight takes the form of an attachment to a head gear for hands free use. In another aspect of the invention, the flashlight takes the form of a head lamp held in place on an user's head by an elastic band. The pivot connection between the body and the base, as well as the serrations on an exterior surface of the body, allows a user to adjust any angular direction of the light as desired. In another aspect of the invention, the flashlight takes the form of a long-handled flashlight having improved switching and focusing capabilities, such that axial movement of the switching assembly turns the flashlight “on” or “off”, as well as causing a position of the lamp to vary in order to focus or defocus the light.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 10, 2001
    Date of Patent: June 14, 2005
    Assignee: Mag Instrument, Inc.
    Inventor: Christopher Lee Halasz
  • Patent number: 6902294
    Abstract: The light stand is a tripod for supporting photographic lighting accessories, the light stand being adapted for receiving a replaceable battery power source. A telescoping vertical support post having plurality of extendable, downwardly extending collapsible legs has a battery-mounting fixture, for receiving a conventional rechargeable battery power source, mounted at the bottom of the telescoping vertical support post. An attached battery pack functions as a stabilizing ballast. An accessory-mounting fixture for receiving a photographic lighting accessory, camera, or other device, is disposed at the top of the light stand. A wiring harness extends from the battery-mounting fixture at the bottom to the accessory-mounting fixture at the top, and includes a voltmeter to indicate the voltage or remaining charge of an attached battery pack.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 13, 2003
    Date of Patent: June 7, 2005
    Inventor: Michael N. Wright
  • Patent number: 6902290
    Abstract: A finger-mounted light system includes an (LED) mounted in a casing adapted for strapping to one hand and operated by a light output control knob. A housing that includes a power source (e.g., battery) is strapped to the wrist and the LED casing is strapped to a finger, such that light emitted from the LED may be adjusted. A display is included on the housing for displaying the battery level.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 1, 2003
    Date of Patent: June 7, 2005
    Assignee: R & H Industries, Inc.
    Inventors: Harry L. Watts, Ronald E. Lisec
  • Patent number: 6902493
    Abstract: A laser device for teaching and improving the putting stroke of a golfer. The device includes a housing having a power source, an on/off switch a laser, a reflective surface rotatable by a handle and a lever system, a P.C. board and a switch to prevent the laser from being accidentally shone in the eyes of other persons. The device places a light dot on a golf ball or target area and indicates any undesirable body or head motion that will be noted by movement of the light dot by a golfer while standing over and stroking a putter with an aligned sweet spot. The device also allows a golfer to use a light dot to draw an imaginary line between a golf ball being struck and a cup to improve a golfer's visualization of the travel line of the ball after stroking it with the aligned putter sweet spot.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 2, 2004
    Date of Patent: June 7, 2005
    Inventors: Charles R. Rhodes, Paul H. Warner, Vincent J. Tringali, Arthur J. Zanello
  • Patent number: 6896390
    Abstract: A headlamp includes a housing securable to a human appendage. Within the housing a battery is located. Upon activation of a switch, the battery forms an electrical circuit with a light source located within the housing and directed to project a light beam therefrom. The housing is formed as an animate head having a mouth portion aperture defined by a hingeably secured jaw portion such that a light beam emanating from the light source projects through the aperture. The housing modifies the shape of the light beam and creates an inducement for a child-pedestrian to use the headlamp.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 13, 2003
    Date of Patent: May 24, 2005
    Assignee: Zen Design Group, Inc.
    Inventors: Sun Yu, David A. Perrin, Anmena Yau
  • Patent number: 6893140
    Abstract: A flashlight is disclosed which includes a housing adapted to receive one or more battery cells and having a transparent lens on a forward end thereof. An LED light source connected to the cell is utilized in conjunction with collimating optics positioned adjacent the LED to refract rays of light from the LED forwardly. A first paraboloid reflector having a concave reflective surface is positioned within said housing to receive rays of light from the collimating optics and to reflect the rays rearwardly and a second paraboloid reflector having a concave reflective surface is positioned within said housing to receive rays of light reflected rearwardly from the first paraboloid reflector and to further reflect the rays forwardly through the transparent lens.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 13, 2002
    Date of Patent: May 17, 2005
    Assignee: W. T. Storey, Inc.
    Inventors: William T. Storey, Brian E. Probst, Joseph E. Gorrie
  • Patent number: 6893142
    Abstract: An electrical switch is provided which includes a pair of electrical leads, a first structural support member, and a second structural support member. The first structural support member is electrically conductive and is configured to support one mating terminal comprising a snap-fitting, pivotable, and electrically conductive battery terminal and another mating terminal comprising a stud terminal spaced from the one mating terminal. A second structural support member has a positive terminal connected with a first electrical lead and a negative terminal spaced from the positive terminal and connected with a second electrical lead.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 26, 2004
    Date of Patent: May 17, 2005
    Inventor: John Collins
  • Patent number: 6880958
    Abstract: An electric lighting device is in the form of a candle, in particular a Christmas tree candle. It has at least one light source and a mechanical holding device for detachable attachment to a support, in particular a tree branch. The electric lighting device includes a candle stem and a lighting section in the style of, in particular, a flame. The candle stem (4) and the lighting section (5) consist of a transparent material which is preferably polished in a facetted manner.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 17, 2003
    Date of Patent: April 19, 2005
    Assignee: D. Swarovski & Co.
    Inventor: Helmut Swarovski
  • Patent number: 6877875
    Abstract: A headlamp includes a base having a front face defining a first imaginary plane along the front face and a first imaginary line orthogonal to the first plane. A light assembly is rotatably secured about the front face to the base. The light assembly includes a bezel having a rear surface defining a second imaginary plane along the rear surface and a second imaginary line orthogonal to the second plane so that the intersection of the first line and the second line defines a rotation angle that varies with the rotation of the light assembly relative to the base, thereby changing the attitude of the headlamp light assembly.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 6, 2002
    Date of Patent: April 12, 2005
    Assignee: Zen Design Group, LTD
    Inventors: Sun Yu, Andrew Tiefel, David Perrin
  • Patent number: 6877880
    Abstract: An electric light for work comprises a support stand, capable of being magnetically fixed to a metal surface; a reflector, formed in the shape of a semicircle arc, attached rotatably to the support stand in the vertical direction at a predetermined range; and a lighting device attached so that a luminous body is arranged into the reflector, illuminated the luminous body by a battery attached to the reflector so that the electric light can be illuminated in the place that it is narrow and entered spaces and can be magnetically fixed anywhere when it is metal material, and can be performed to repair with both hands illuminating a work place.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 13, 2002
    Date of Patent: April 12, 2005
    Inventor: Toshiaki Endo
  • Patent number: 6869201
    Abstract: An apparatus that removably connects an AA or AAA-size flashlight conjoined with a reflective device that can be removably attached to a retractable leash, or any other device, or the forearm of a person using a standard non-retractable leash. The apparatus has a loop section, and long and short members of primarily elastic material with Velcro™ hook and loop type fasteners positioned at either end. The loop section is a receiving area for a flashlight and is integrated within the long and short members. The long and short members and loop section have a reflective property. The long and short members wrap completely around the vertical mid-section of the retractable leash. The reflective quality of the device combined with use of a flashlight allows the person walking a dog to become more visible to others in the absence of ambient light, as well as, providing increased visibility by the individual person.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 26, 2003
    Date of Patent: March 22, 2005
    Inventor: Stephen M. Kruger
  • Patent number: 6860622
    Abstract: In one embodiment, an illumination apparatus structured for use in association with a utility structure is provided. The illumination apparatus includes a main housing having a light source operatively associated with the main housing; and, at least one pedestal assembly detachably connected to the main housing, at least one of the pedestal assemblies having at least one set of jaws structured for receiving a portion of a cable therein.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 4, 2003
    Date of Patent: March 1, 2005
    Assignee: BellSouth Intellectual Property Corp.
    Inventor: Paul Brent Rivers
  • Patent number: 6857756
    Abstract: A work light for work or task areas which uses light-emitting diodes (LEDs) as the source of light. LED clusters are mounted on a circuit board which is located in a housing. The LED work lights may be powered by conventional 120 or 240-volt electrical outlets, a DC generator, a battery, a battery pack, or a car adapter.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 10, 2002
    Date of Patent: February 22, 2005
    Assignee: General Manufacturing, Inc.
    Inventors: Paul J. Reiff, David L. Reiff, Clyde M. Brown
  • Patent number: 6857755
    Abstract: An illuminated magnetic-clasp bottle cap comprising a bottle cap with a printed circuit board mounted thereon, the printed circuit board having an IC flasher circuit including a plurality of COB LEDs mounted thereon, the bottle cap further comprising a low-profile epoxy dome covering the LEDs, a battery holder extending below the printed circuit board and the central portion of the bottle cap and containing at least one battery operatively connected to the IC flasher circuit, and a magnetic clasp for holding the bottle cap on an object with first and second mutually attractive parts of the magnetic clasp located respectively on first and second surfaces of the object.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 10, 2003
    Date of Patent: February 22, 2005
    Assignee: Buztronics, Inc.
    Inventor: Edward D. Lewis
  • Patent number: 6851824
    Abstract: A detachable lamp for hand tool is disclosed to include a first lamp unit, a second lamp unit, and a mounting unit connected between the lamp units and adapted to secure the lamp units to the metal body of a hand tool, each lamp unit having a lamp circuit assembly formed of a battery, a conductor, a switch, and a lamp bulb, the mounting unit having a fixed magnetic member adapted to secured the detachable lamp to the metal body of a hand tool by magnetic attraction.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 29, 2002
    Date of Patent: February 8, 2005
    Inventor: Chih-Ching Hsien
  • Patent number: 6848802
    Abstract: Computer light structure with extensible electric conductive wire, including a main body, a housing, an upper cover and a plug unit. A clip device and a lighting device are disposed on the main body. The housing encloses a lower side of the main body to define an interior space in which a winding device is accommodated. The clip device serves to clip an external article such as the panel of a portable computer for fixing the lighting device thereon to provide sufficient illumination. After used, the electric conductive wire can be quickly and smoothly wound back by the winding device to avoid tangle of the wire. In addition, the plug unit is clipped by the clip device to avoid random placement.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 18, 2002
    Date of Patent: February 1, 2005
    Inventor: Chung-Yang M. Chen
  • Patent number: 6837599
    Abstract: A warning light of bicycle comprises a flashlight comprising a battery compartment including spaced, arcuate projections around a forward extension, a rear holed tab for connection to a lanyard, and a bottom slot; a cylindrical LED carrier assembly including rear contacts electrically interconnecting cells and LEDs; and a cylindrical head assembly including inner recesses engaged with $ projections by turning the head assembly a small angle about the battery compartment; and a clip assembly releasably secured around a tube component of the bicycle, an upper seat having two arcuate wings for clamping the battery compartment, a latch member inserted into the slot for fastening the flashlight, and a flexible tab adapted to press down to clear the latch member from the slot for disengaging the flashlight from the clip assembly.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 5, 2003
    Date of Patent: January 4, 2005
    Assignee: Shih Sanyo Enterprise Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Suh Jang Liaw, Dih Shuen Liaw
  • Publication number: 20040252494
    Abstract: The invention relates to an adjustable flashlight case for supporting a rectangular shaped flashlight and includes an open front flashlight holder for releasably receiving the flashlight and a U-shaped clip enabling attachment of the case to a support or to the user's person, such as by attachment to an article of clothing or the like. The clip is pivotally connected to the back side of the flashlight holder and has an integral flexible tongue on which is formed a plurality of detent protrusions or nubs for mutual cooperation with a plurality of recesses formed on the holder circumferentially about and concentric to the pivot axis so as to enable pivotal adjustment of the holder relative to the clip, thereby facilitating selective angular orientation of the flashlight beam when supported by the case.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 13, 2003
    Publication date: December 16, 2004
    Applicant: Armament Systems and Procedures, Inc.
    Inventors: Kevin L. Parsons, Lester O. Stener
  • Publication number: 20040246733
    Abstract: A warning light of bicycle comprises a flashlight comprising a battery compartment including spaced, arcuate projections around a forward extension, a rear holed tab for connection to a lanyard, and a bottom slot; a cylindrical LED carrier assembly including rear contacts electrically interconnecting cells and LEDs; and a cylindrical head assembly including inner recesses engaged with $ projections by turning the head assembly a small angle about the battery compartment; and a clip assembly releasably secured around a tube component of the bicycle, an upper seat having two arcuate wings for clamping the battery compartment, a latch member inserted into the slot for fastening the flashlight, and a flexible tab adapted to press down to clear the latch member from the slot for disengaging the flashlight from the clip assembly.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 5, 2003
    Publication date: December 9, 2004
    Inventors: Suh Jang Liaw, Dih Shuen Liaw
  • Publication number: 20040246712
    Abstract: An electric light for work comprises an electric light body having a grip part formed in the shape of a stick; an engagement member formed in the shape of a C letter, one of fixing and engaging fixedly and detachably with a back end of the grip part of the electric light body; and a support stand attached via a rotatable member which can rotate more than 120 degrees with adding the power more than predetermined quantity to a back end portion of a approximately center part of the engagement member, capable of adhering fixedly to the metal surface by magnetism so that the grip part of the electric light body adheres rotatably to the metal face at 90 degrees or more, and the electric light for work an be used under such condition.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 9, 2003
    Publication date: December 9, 2004
    Inventor: Toshiaki Endo
  • Publication number: 20040228117
    Abstract: A light assembly for a barbecue grill has a body with an extension at one end and a light at the other end. The barbecue grill has a hollow handle extending from one side of a lid. The handle is hollow and the extension is sized to fit with the handle. The light assembly and barbecue grill are used in combination.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 15, 2003
    Publication date: November 18, 2004
    Inventors: Theodore A. Witzel, Frankie Cheung
  • Publication number: 20040228123
    Abstract: A cemetery monument illuminator includes a lamp hood, at least one lamp partially enclosed by the lamp hood, a monument clamp fixed to the lamp hood, a solar panel attached to the monument clamp, and electronic circuit elements electrically connected to the at least one lamp and the solar panel, with the electronic circuit elements adapted and arranged to store energy generated by the solar panel, sense darkness exterior to the illuminator, and supply energy to the at least one lamp when darkness is sensed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 16, 2003
    Publication date: November 18, 2004
    Inventor: Timothy Wayne Stewart
  • Patent number: 6805460
    Abstract: A dog collar flashlight for providing illuminating light sufficient to perceive and visually detect items on the ground and adjacent the animal to which the dog collar flashlight is attached. A dog collar flashlight has an illuminating light that goes far beyond the providing of mere visibility but allows the visual detection of objects illuminated by the light such as cracks in the sidewalk, obstacles in the path of the dog wearing the dog collar flashlight, and the activation of reflective material by the illuminating light. The light is controlled by a selectable switch and is housed along with the switch in a casing that allows a collar to engage in the dog collar flashlight. Collar-engaging loop portions attached to the dog collar flashlight case allows a collar to engage the dog collar flashlight and fix the dog collar flashlight to the dog or other animal.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 10, 2003
    Date of Patent: October 19, 2004
    Inventors: Deborah J. Zoller, Kam Kaura
  • Patent number: 6802633
    Abstract: A flashlight mounting apparatus (12) for securing a flashlight (14) to a support member (16, 22) of a sailboat (10) is provided. The flashlight mounting apparatus (12) includes a boat clamping mechanism (24) for selectively attaching the flashlight mounting apparatus (12) to the support member (16, 22) of the sailboat (10). This boat clamping mechanism (24) can be slidably or rotatably adjusted on the support member (16, 22). Furthermore, the flashlight mounting apparatus (14) includes a flashlight clamping mechanism (26) that is coupled to the boat clamping mechanism (24). This flashlight clamping mechanism (26) is intended to hold the flashlight (14) for illuminating a dimly lit portion of the sailboat (10). Also, this flashlight clamping mechanism (26) can be rotatably adjusted relative the boat clamping mechanism (24).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 10, 2003
    Date of Patent: October 12, 2004
    Inventor: Daniel J. VandenBossche
  • Patent number: 6799866
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a patterned frame of a lighting string, which includes several similar patterned frames with different dimensions. Each of the patterned frames can be independently use for connecting with the bulb of the lighting string as a decoration. Every patterned frame can be assembled as a single patterned frame for providing a various decorative display.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 23, 2002
    Date of Patent: October 5, 2004
    Inventor: Ching-Huai Chen
  • Publication number: 20040190282
    Abstract: An accessory lighting assembly for selectively illuminating user selected areas such as, for example, compact computer devices, books and other desired areas. The lighting assembly comprises a base portion for mounting to the user-selected area, a pivotable extension, and a pivotable light portion with a light source. The light source is selectively directed toward a user selected area for illumination and may be pivoted between a working position where light source is adapted to be directed toward the user selected area and a storage position where the light source is housed within a recess formed in the extension. A rechargeable battery pack provides electric power and the light source may be a fluorescent light bulb.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 26, 2003
    Publication date: September 30, 2004
    Applicant: INTEC INC.
    Inventors: Saied Hussaini, Marc Iacovelli
  • Publication number: 20040190287
    Abstract: The illuminator unit has a case body constituting the illuminator body. At the side peripheral portion of the case body, a side peripheral groove formed of an inward concave groove is provided through the full circumference. A rubber band is arranged along the side peripheral groove. With this configuration, it is possible to provide a portable illuminator unit whose body can be attached to a receiving member without the need of a bracket or the like, and whose attaching place can readily be changed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 15, 2004
    Publication date: September 30, 2004
    Inventor: Satoshi Tsukamoto
  • Publication number: 20040184273
    Abstract: A night light device removably attaches to the underside of a toilet seat lid. When the lid is raised, light from a high-intensity LED is directed downwardly, at an angle, to illuminate the interior of the toilet bowl. The device is functional with the toilet seat in either the lowered or raised position to accommodate both male and female users. The device includes a timer circuit which, when energized, activates the LED. A switch is responsive to raised movement of the seat lid to energize the timer circuit for a fixed or adjustable time interval, so that the user can safely exit the bathroom, after using the toilet, with the assistance of the illuminating glow of the LED. At the end of the fixed or adjusted time interval, the device shuts off and remains in a default mode until reactivated by lifting the seat lid, thereby conserving battery power.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 20, 2003
    Publication date: September 23, 2004
    Inventors: Daniel A. Reynolds, Barton F. Reynolds
  • Patent number: 6773133
    Abstract: A touch-and-flash decorative article, comprising of an upper hollow pipe, a lower hollow pipe and an exterior magnet. On the top rim of the upper hollow pipe are two symmetrically positioned insert pins and a circuit board that is connected via the insert pins to the upper hollow pipe. On the circuit board are an IC and LED, a transistor and a resistor. On the lower side of the circuit board are two ring-shaped copper wires. Inside the lower hollow pipe is a ring of insulating paper. At the center of bottom inside the lower hollow pipe is a jut. On the bottom inside the lower hollow pipe is a round magnet with a round hole at its center. The round hole penetrates through the jut. The magnet has a ring-shaped insulating washer. Inside the hollow of the lower hollow pipe are one to two batteries. The upper and lower hollow pipes are joined together by screwing the exterior pipe thread with interior pipe thread. The exterior magnet is independently installed outside the upper and lower hollow pipes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 23, 2003
    Date of Patent: August 10, 2004
    Inventor: Ching-Hui Lee
  • Publication number: 20040150982
    Abstract: Glow Brick is a chemical light that when bent causes a class vile inside to brake and allows the chemical in the vile and the chemical in the body to mix, causing the glow brick to light. At the bottom of the glow brick is a strip of plastic with a hole on one side and a hook located across from it. The glow brick also incorporates a pocket clip, for a wider array of use.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 4, 2003
    Publication date: August 5, 2004
    Inventor: Donald J.E. Miller
  • Publication number: 20040136178
    Abstract: An ear mounted light contains a light source located within a housing adapted to contact a user ear. A manual switch selectively closes an electrical circuit between the light source and battery affording a lightweight light field projection that tracks with user head movement yet is not strapped to the user head.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 9, 2003
    Publication date: July 15, 2004
    Inventor: Sun Yu
  • Patent number: 6761465
    Abstract: An assembly developed for the purpose of detachably mounting an illuminating means to the upper portion of an existing headstone or monument by means of an appropriate mounting assembly. In place, the mounting assembly extends above the top portion of the headstone, and preferably, a lighting means, such as a solar powered light provides illumination over the headstone or monument. The mounting assembly includes a base member, and a lower bracket assembly for detachably mounting the monument assembly to the top portion of a headstone or monument. The lower bracket assembly cooperates with the back panel member so that the lower portion of the back panel member and a vertical end of the lower bracket assembly extends downward and adjustably overlap the top portion of the headstone.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 16, 2002
    Date of Patent: July 13, 2004
    Inventor: Shirley E. Little
  • Publication number: 20040125598
    Abstract: Candleholders suitable for outdoor use include a base unit for holding a candle, this unit having a candle supporting surface and an upstanding wall portion, and a separate cover member for placement over the candle or candles and the base unit. The cover member forms a top and a peripheral wall section. The candleholder has a plurality of openings located between the supporting surface and the top. The preferred openings are formed by partially cutting out and bending small sections of one of the upstanding wall portion and the wall section inward so as to permit entry of combustion air while also normally changing the direction of airflow of the incoming air. In one version, there is also a main housing adapted for mounting below ground level, this housing having an open top and a peripheral side wall portion that extends upwardly from a concrete bottom.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 12, 2003
    Publication date: July 1, 2004
    Inventor: Corazon D. N. Bryce
  • Patent number: 6755553
    Abstract: A principal objective of the present invention is to provide a cordless display apparatus that is suitable for use in locations that are not located near an electrical outlet. In the furtherance of this and other objectives, the display apparatus is powered by at least one battery, or alternatively configured with solar powered cells that allow the display to be charged during the day and light emitting at night. The display assembly comprises an integrated housing defining a plurality of apertures for receiving light emitting elements. The housing further is coupled with a plurality of support members for secure and stable display of the apparatus. In a preferred embodiment, the housing can move telescopically longitudinally along the support members.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 24, 2002
    Date of Patent: June 29, 2004
    Inventor: Doreatha L. Battle
  • Publication number: 20040120142
    Abstract: A novel attachment and mounting system for a portable handheld flashlight is provided. A universal mounting bracket including a central raised channel portion and mounting tabs connected thereto is configured to slideably receive a flashlight. The bracket includes several configurations that are tailored to the mounting conditions required. For example, the bracket includes fastener, magnetic and strap mounting configurations. Further, the channel section may be mounted in a pivotable fashion to the mounting tab to allow rotation of the flashlight mounted thereto. The flashlight includes a clip on the back thereof that is slideably received in the channel section to facilitate easy mounting and dismounting of the flashlight in the bracket.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 22, 2003
    Publication date: June 24, 2004
    Inventor: Robert Galli
  • Patent number: 6752516
    Abstract: The light fixture mounting has a body with a base releasably attached thereto. The base includes fastening means for attaching the base to the mounting surface. In one embodiment, the fastening means comprises a circular strap retained within a slot or channel formed in the base. The strap has an adjustable diameter which allows the base to be attached to a structure such as a tree trunk or limb by encircling the trunk or limb with the strap, then tightening the strap around the trunk or limb. In a preferred embodiment, the base is configured both with slots for receiving a strap and bores for receiving screws to allow a single base configuration to be used for different mounting situations. Once the base is mounted on the mounting surface, the body is attached to the base by means of a releasable attachment means such as a bayonet mounting or locking screws inserted through the body into the base.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 30, 2002
    Date of Patent: June 22, 2004
    Inventor: Joshua Z. Beadle
  • Publication number: 20040114357
    Abstract: 1. A lighting device (2) having a light housing (6) including a light source (42, 44), said light housing rotatably connected to a body, said body having a rotatable connection means (22) to allow the light housing to be adjacent said body to define a narrow space (90) accessible in a base to top direction. 2. A lighting device (2) having a light source (42,44), a tubular lens (40, 50) surrounding said light source, a reflector (56) cooperating with an end of said tubular lens opposite to said light source. 3. A light housing (6) or a method of assembling a light housing (6), said light housing having a first side and a second side, a first side having a mounting spigot (52, 54), a second side having an aperture (62, 63), a tubular lens (48, 50) can pass through the aperture so that one end of the tubular lens is received in the mounting spigot, said aperture and said mounting spigot being in alignment.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 9, 2004
    Publication date: June 17, 2004
    Inventors: David R Dalton, Angelo Kotsis, John Robert Brown
  • Publication number: 20040114358
    Abstract: A flashlight is disclosed which includes a housing adapted to receive one or more battery cells and having a transparent lens on a forward end thereof. An LED light source connected to the cell is utilized in conjunction with collimating optics positioned adjacent the LED to refract rays of light from the LED forwardly. A first paraboloid reflector having a concave reflective surface is positioned within said housing to receive rays of light from the collimating optics and to reflect the rays rearwardly and a second paraboloid reflector having a concave reflective surface is positioned within said housing to receive rays of light reflected rearwardly from the first paraboloid reflector and to further reflect the rays forwardly through the transparent lens.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 13, 2002
    Publication date: June 17, 2004
    Inventors: William T. Storey, Brian E. Probst, Joseph E. Gorrie
  • Patent number: 6749166
    Abstract: A flashlight holder having a base (1), (12) connected to a flexible tube (2) which is connected to a seat (4) which has a flexible strap (7) system including a sliding unit (5) which controls tension on flexible strap (7) system, for the purpose of quickly, easily, and unobtrusively securing a flashlight (8) without damaging it.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 13, 2002
    Date of Patent: June 15, 2004
    Inventors: Mike Valentine, David Valentine
  • 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