With Or Comprising Mounting Means Patents (Class 362/191)
  • Patent number: 6739732
    Abstract: A door plate assembly includes an upright support unit having a lower end adapted to be disposed on a ground surface, a door plate mounted on the upright supports unit, a lighting unit mounted on the upright support unit and operable so as to generate a light output for illuminating the door plate, and a power source mounted on the upright support unit. The power source includes a solar panel that is adapted to convert solar energy to electrical energy, a battery unit that is coupled electrically to and that is charged by the electrical energy generated by the solar panel, and alighting controller connected electrically to the battery unit and the lighting unit. The lighting controller controls activation of the lighting unit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 18, 2002
    Date of Patent: May 25, 2004
    Assignee: Shin Yeh Enterprise Co., Ltd.
    Inventor: Chuen-Jong Tseng
  • Publication number: 20040095749
    Abstract: A lighting structure is removably attached to the pole of a patio umbrella. The lighting structure has a battery housing, a hollow support having a first end attached to the battery housing, a light bulb removably attached to the second end of the hollow support, wiring extending through the hollow support and having a first end positioned in the battery housing and a second end coupled to the light bulb, and a collar for removably attaching the battery housing to the pole.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 12, 2003
    Publication date: May 20, 2004
    Inventor: Alfred J. Bilotti
  • Patent number: 6733153
    Abstract: A laser diode module attachment and mounting apparatus for adjustably mounting a laser diode module onto a fixed object, such as a pole, table edge, or refrigerator or the like, or an item of apparel, such as a cap, belt, pants, shirt or the like, thereby enhancing not only the practical applications for the Laser Diode, but also furthering its entertainment appeal. The laser diode module attachment and mounting apparatus allows for aiming, and hence projecting, a laser image on a desired target while the laser diode module is either attached to an item of apparel worn by the user or mounted onto an object. The apparatus generally comprises a first means for attaching a laser diode module onto an object, a second means for adjusting a laser diode module, and an attachment mechanism for securing the laser diode module onto the second adjusting means. The second adjusting means allows for rotation, and hence, aiming of the laser diode module around one rotational axis or around a plurality of rotational axes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 20, 2002
    Date of Patent: May 11, 2004
    Assignee: Otto International, Inc.
    Inventor: Razgo Lee
  • Patent number: 6729743
    Abstract: A flashlight and bracket device attachable to a cordless drill for illuminating the drilling region. The bracket clips into the screwdriver bit holder cavity of any cordless drill. The bracket and flashlight case can be plastic and molded in one unit. A metal flashlight case can have a plastic or metal bracket attached by fastening with adhesive, rivets, bolts, wire ties, and welding. The bracket has a rectangular element attached to the flashlight case and a cylindrical element which snaps into a spring clip in a cavity in the housing of the cordless drill.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 4, 2002
    Date of Patent: May 4, 2004
    Inventor: Jay V. Gillette
  • Publication number: 20040076013
    Abstract: A door plate assembly includes an upright support unit having a lower end adapted to be disposed on a ground surface, a door plate mounted on the upright support unit, a lighting unit mounted on the upright support unit and operable so as to generate a light output for illuminating the door plate, and a power source mounted on the upright support unit. The power source includes a solar panel that is adapted to convert solar energy to electrical energy, a battery unit that is coupled electrically to and that is charged by the electrical energy generated by the solar panel, and a lighting controller connected electrically to the battery unit and the lighting unit. The lighting controller controls activation of the lighting unit.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 18, 2002
    Publication date: April 22, 2004
    Inventor: Chuen-Jong Tseng
  • Patent number: 6722770
    Abstract: A flashlight in a housing of given size dimension to fit within and under a shoulder epaulet on an article of clothing worn as part of a uniform by a person engaged in law enforcement or emergency medical service activity, for example, with a fastener at a top surface of the housing in the nature of a clip to secure to the shoulder epaulet in providing hands-free operation. A plurality of light emitting diodes along with a mirrorized surface increases the intensity of visibility through a front end of the flashlight in viewing an area, with a plurality of light emitting diodes generating a rearwardly extending beam as a warning light to oncoming vehicular traffic, either with or without a like mirrorized reflector.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 20, 2002
    Date of Patent: April 20, 2004
    Inventor: David W. Colangelo
  • Patent number: 6715897
    Abstract: A portable disc flashlight, able to be secured to a user's hand, is disclosed herein. The device has a top portion, a base portion and securing means. The top portion includes a lens cover portion that threads onto the base portion. A ribbed ring portion is rotatably connected peripherally around said lens cover portion. The base portion includes an electrically energized light source and a power source for energizing said light source. A nylon strap, secured by a hook and loop fastening system allows the device to be fastened to either the palm or the back of the hand. The device further has a three-position switch that allows for off, on or flashing modes of operation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 18, 2001
    Date of Patent: April 6, 2004
    Inventors: Jack R. Rowe, Lynn F. Rowe
  • Patent number: 6718136
    Abstract: A removable flexible extension to space apart a flashlight head and body of a commercially available flashlight, thereby adding a deformable flashlight extension that can be shaped to a desired configuration.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 28, 2001
    Date of Patent: April 6, 2004
    Assignee: Mag Instrument, Inc.
    Inventors: Phillip Brandt Bird, Albert Chen
  • 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: 20040062038
    Abstract: A wand configured to have two light sources capable of emitting light at different wavelengths to detect a plurality of indicia on a substrate such as a book. The wand and the substrate may be part of a kit.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 26, 2003
    Publication date: April 1, 2004
    Inventor: Louise D. Donovan
  • Patent number: 6712485
    Abstract: Apparatus and methods directed to a hand holdable flashlight including a battery housing having an undercut groove to which is removably fitted a head of an interface device which itself is removably securable to the object.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 29, 2002
    Date of Patent: March 30, 2004
    Assignee: Surefire, LLC
    Inventor: John W. Matthews
  • 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: 6711006
    Abstract: Assembling structure for peripheral accessories of portable computer, including a clamping section and a preset electric apparatus. The clamping section includes a first board member, a second board member and a resilient bridge section connected between the first and second board members. At least one ball seat is disposed on the second board member for jointing the clamping section with the preset electric apparatus such as a light and a monitor with a joint ball. The first board member is longer than the second board member. The first and second board members are slightly inward oppositely inclined to define an opening therebetween. Any portion of the panel of the portable computer can be clamped in the opening so as to mount the electric apparatus on the portable computer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 6, 2002
    Date of Patent: March 23, 2004
    Inventor: Chung-Yang M. Chen
  • Publication number: 20040052073
    Abstract: A flashlight assembly includes a body having a battery received therein and an end cap assembly including a magnetic member is connected to a first end of the body. Two slots are defined through a second end of the body and two terminal plates are connected to an inside of the second end of the body. A gap is defined between the two terminal plates. A handle has an engaging portion which is pivotably connected to the second end of the body and two insertions extend through the two slots. One of the two insertions is located below the two terminal plates. A light bulb assembly is pivotably connected to the engaging portion of the handle. The two terminal plates are pushed to contact with other by the insertion when the handle is pivoted and the contact of the two terminal plates form a circuit.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 16, 2002
    Publication date: March 18, 2004
    Inventors: Chia-Ching Chang, Tung-Feng Wu, Chien-Ping Lien
  • Publication number: 20040052072
    Abstract: The present invention is an improved earpiece light. In particular, the present invention is directed to an earpiece having a power supply and a light source mounted on the earpiece. The earpiece light is preferably for use on a person's outer ear. The earpiece light comprises an ear support, preferably for placement behind the user's crest of helix. The ear support is attached to a power supply housing, preferably for placement over the user's external auditory canal. The power supply housing has a power supply and a lamp arm with a distal end extended from the power supply housing. The power supply is connected to a light source mounted on the distal end of the lamp arm. Preferably, the lamp arm is positioned below the ear support and the power supply is connected to a light source, preferably an LED, mounted on the lamp arm.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 12, 2003
    Publication date: March 18, 2004
    Inventors: Brian Mehler, Andrew Palmer
  • Patent number: 6705741
    Abstract: A suspended light source holder for an organic jack-o-lantern, with a light source holder removably positionable within the interior of the organic jack-o-lantern, and with a securing portion for securing the suspended light source holder to the top of the organic jack-o-lantern.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 10, 2001
    Date of Patent: March 16, 2004
    Assignee: 2003703 Ontario Inc.
    Inventors: Andrew T. Bonnema, Albert A. McKay
  • Publication number: 20040037071
    Abstract: An innovated flashing 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. The upper side of the circuit board is coated with transparent glue. 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 variability of the shape of the circuit board, the present invention of flashing decorative article provides more fun.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 23, 2003
    Publication date: February 26, 2004
    Inventor: Ching-Hui Lee
  • Publication number: 20040037072
    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: Application
    Filed: June 30, 2003
    Publication date: February 26, 2004
    Applicant: Armament Systems and Procedures, Inc.
    Inventors: Kevin L. Parsons, Mark A. Zimmerman
  • Publication number: 20040037066
    Abstract: A flashlight in a housing of given size dimension to fit within and under a shoulder epaulet on an article of clothing worn as part of a uniform by a person engaged in law enforcement or emergency medical service activity, for example, with a fastener at a top surface of the housing in the nature of a clip to secure to the shoulder epaulet in providing hands-free operation. A plurality of light emitting diodes along with a mirrorized surface increases the intensity of visibility through a front end of the flashlight in viewing an area, with a plurality of light emitting diodes generating a rearwardly extending beam as a warning light to oncoming vehicular traffic, either with or without a like mirrorized reflector.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 20, 2002
    Publication date: February 26, 2004
    Inventor: David W. Colangelo
  • Patent number: 6695459
    Abstract: A portable lighting product includes a lamp and a lamp holder. The lamp holder has a positive terminal and a negative terminal spaced from the positive terminal for connection with respective terminals on a power source. One of the terminals includes a snap-fitting, pivotable, and electrically conductive battery terminal. Another of the terminals includes an electrically conductive clasp configured to mate in urgable engagement with a terminal of a power source.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 27, 2002
    Date of Patent: February 24, 2004
    Inventor: John Collins
  • Publication number: 20040012954
    Abstract: A light includes a case, a light source, and circuitry supported by the case. The circuitry is adapted to intermittently supply power to the light source.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 16, 2002
    Publication date: January 22, 2004
    Inventor: Donald Timothy Hart
  • Patent number: 6672972
    Abstract: A small laser pointer is connected to a gripping member by a free-swinging connection member so that when the gripping member is attached to a golfer's cap, golf visor or sunglasses, the laser pointer plumbs straight down under the influence of the gravitational force. Because of the free-swinging connection member, the laser pointer can swing as a pendulum through the full 360° of motion in a horizontal plane. The point of light that is projected by the laser pointer onto the ground provides the golfer with instant feed back if the golfer's head moves during the putting stroke, as the point of light created by the laser will also move when the head moves. The point of light from the laser also provides a point of reference that allows the golfer to set the golfer's eyes directly over the ball. At this location, the golfer is ensured of seeing the line of the putt better and is able to line up the putter head more precisely.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 14, 2002
    Date of Patent: January 6, 2004
    Inventor: Robert Allen Stone
  • Patent number: 6669353
    Abstract: A flashlight and support assembly for supporting the position of a flashlight in a variety of different positions. The support assembly is interchangeable and may comprise a tripod, a belt clip, and/or a magnetic block. The user has the ability to alternate between the use of a tripod, magnetic block, or belt clip. By using these attachments, it is possible to sustain the position of a flashlight over long periods of time without having to readjust the flashlight and the flashlight can be held in many different positions in order to shine light where needed by the user thereof.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 5, 2001
    Date of Patent: December 30, 2003
    Assignee: Tung Fat Industries Ltd.
    Inventor: Kenneth Kung
  • Patent number: 6666563
    Abstract: An illumination device has a base portion, a neck portion attached to the base portion, a power source and an illumination panel has an electroluminescent light source or a light guide that produces a diffuse light. The illumination panel may have roughly the thickness of a credit card and may be positioned via the flexible neck portion. The illumination device is particularly suited for use as a book light or task light due to its uniform, diffuse light, and compact size.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 12, 2002
    Date of Patent: December 23, 2003
    Inventor: Dahvid N. Brown
  • Patent number: 6663256
    Abstract: The present invention discloses an apparatus and method for enhancing the appearance of a subject. The apparatus used for illuminating and drawing attention to the surface of an individual comprises a blocking element, a light source, an energy source, and a mounting element, wherein the blocking element directs light emitted from the light source towards the surface of the subject wearing the apparatus. The method of illuminating and enhancing the appearance of a subject has a surface illuminator, illuminating the light source, reflecting light, attaching the surface illuminator to a surface of the subject, and illuminating the surface of the subject with light reflected from the blocking element. The method also includes the steps of turning the light source off and varying the intensity of the light source.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 27, 2002
    Date of Patent: December 16, 2003
    Inventor: Ronald V. Gobbell
  • Publication number: 20030227770
    Abstract: An illuminating device has a housing, an illuminating element coupled to a first end of the housing, and a base coupled to a second end of the housing, the base having a clipping mechanism for securing the base to an independent element. A cable is also provided for providing power from a computer device to the illuminating element. The illuminating device can also include a power control unit for switching the supply of power between the computer device and a power source that is retained inside the housing.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 10, 2002
    Publication date: December 11, 2003
    Inventors: Wen-Bin Chen, Yu-Quan Su
  • Patent number: 6648489
    Abstract: A light system that attaches to a helmet. The light is designed to be removable. The system has a forward head light that enables a rider to illuminate in whatever direction the rider's head is looking. It has a translucent shell. In one embodiment, the shell is colored red. Light from the headlamp is allowed to leak through the rear of the shell, which gives the appearance of a taillight. In a second embodiment, the device has a forward headlamp and a second bulb that illuminates the rear shell. In a modification of this embodiment, the rear lamp has two filaments. One filament remains on all the time and acts as a taillight. The other filament is activated by the brake handle of the vehicle. In this way, it acts as a brake light, further warning other riders that the vehicle is slowing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 12, 2002
    Date of Patent: November 18, 2003
    Inventors: Ernst W. Fischer, Stephen Karcz
  • Patent number: 6644827
    Abstract: A third hand for a flashlight. A flashlight holder adapted for receiving the flashlight that includes provision for stabilizing the flashlight loosely on a support surface or temporarily and releasably attaching the flashlight to a support surface or object. The flashlight holder is pivotally connected through a first swivel joint to an elongate joint arm at one end thereof, and a mounting mechanism is pivotally connected through a second swivel joint to the joint arm at the other end thereof. Preferably, the joint arm includes two arm portions coupled together by a third swivel joint. The mounting mechanism includes a variety of attachment devices.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 10, 2001
    Date of Patent: November 11, 2003
    Inventor: Larry Birdwell
  • Patent number: 6644826
    Abstract: Light apparatus for removably mounting on a person or an item to be illuminated. The apparatus has its own battery power supply mounted on a web of material. When the web is of pliant material, two opposed sides are provided with fasteners so that the web may be wrapped around an item or a person and the opposed sides then joined together to hold the apparatus in place. The battery is rechargeable, and a built-in battery charger is incorporated into the apparatus. Light emitters are powered by the battery and positioned to emit light that is readily seen. The lights may be light emitting diodes (LEDs), electroluminescent strips (EL), or incandescent bulbs. The lights may be flashing and/or sequencing for safety and/or decoration. Prongs are provided on the web for directly inserting into an electrical outlet to recharge the battery and support the apparatus on the outlet.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 11, 2002
    Date of Patent: November 11, 2003
    Inventor: Alvin S. Blum
  • Publication number: 20030202346
    Abstract: The present invention is an improved earpiece light. In particular, the present invention is directed to an earpiece having a power supply and a light source mounted on the earpiece. The earpiece light is preferably for use on a person's outer ear. The earpiece light comprises an ear support, preferably for placement behind the user's crest of helix. The ear support is attached to a power supply housing, preferably for placement over the user's external auditory canal. The power supply housing has a power supply and a lamp arm with a distal end extended from the power supply housing. The power supply is connected to a light source mounted on the distal end of the lamp arm. Preferably, the lamp arm is positioned below the ear support and the power supply is connected to a light source, preferably an LED, mounted on the lamp arm.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 29, 2002
    Publication date: October 30, 2003
    Inventors: Brian Mehler, Andrew Palmer
  • Publication number: 20030202345
    Abstract: Apparatus and methods directed to a hand holdable flashlight having a grooved rear cap for being secured to an object, through utilization of an interface device securable to the rear cap and to the object. The grooved rear cap also implements securement of a removable guard for protecting a rear end switch actuator from being accidentally actuated in situations when the flashlight is not secured to the interface device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 26, 2002
    Publication date: October 30, 2003
    Applicant: SUREFIRE, LLC
    Inventor: Paul Y. Kim
  • Publication number: 20030193795
    Abstract: An illumination device has a base portion, a neck portion attached to the base portion, a power source and an illumination panel. The illumination panel has an electroluminescent light source or a light guide that produces a diffuse light. The illumination panel may have roughly the thickness of a credit card and may be positioned via the flexible neck portion. The illumination device is particularly suited for use as a book light or task light due to its uniform, diffuse light, and compact size.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 12, 2002
    Publication date: October 16, 2003
    Inventor: Dahvid N. Brown
  • Publication number: 20030184998
    Abstract: A portable lighting product includes a lamp and a lamp holder. The lamp holder has a positive terminal and a negative terminal spaced from the positive terminal for connection with respective terminals on a power source. One of the terminals includes a snap-fitting, pivotable, and electrically conductive battery terminal. Another of the terminals includes an electrically conductive clasp configured to mate in urgable engagement with a terminal of a power source.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 27, 2002
    Publication date: October 2, 2003
    Inventor: John Collins
  • Publication number: 20030185018
    Abstract: Stroller Light with an enclosure having a circular front panel, integral side walls and an attached back panel, the flat front panel having a plurality of lighting elements spaced about its perimeter, the front panel also having a photo voltaic cell for charging a power supply that is inside the enclosure, the enclosure containing a power supply such as a battery and a micro processor circuit that causes the lights to flash, an on-off switch accessible on the outside of said enclosure to cause said lights to turn on or off, a plurality securing means attached to said back panel, said securing means including a spring biased clip, a first stroller attaching portion and a flag pole holder.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 14, 2002
    Publication date: October 2, 2003
    Inventor: C. Comrada (Catherine)
  • Patent number: 6626555
    Abstract: A portable illumination device for illuminating a target zone includes an outer frame having illumination means disposed at least partially therein, and attachment means for removably attaching the illumination device through desired objects, with the attachment means being formed integral with the outer frame. In a particular embodiment, the portable illumination device includes multiple light emitting diodes which are specifically positioned and directed to illuminate distinct target zones. The portable illumination device may be removably attached to a variety of regularly and irregularly shaped objects.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 4, 2000
    Date of Patent: September 30, 2003
    Inventor: Rob Yaeger
  • Publication number: 20030179572
    Abstract: A utility light includes a base, an arm coupled to the base, and a headlamp coupled to the arm. The headlamp itself includes an LED, a power source to power the LED, and a switch to control the LED. The base can be adapted to be clipped to a page and adapted to support the arm and headlamp when the base is placed onto a flat surface.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 19, 2002
    Publication date: September 25, 2003
    Inventor: Tim Schnell
  • Publication number: 20030179576
    Abstract: A lighting fixture exclusively for use in a tent comprises an independent lighting fixture attached to a vault of an inner tent by means of a magic tape, a double-faced adhesion tape or a clamp to provide an easy, convenient and efficient lighting in the tent.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 22, 2002
    Publication date: September 25, 2003
    Inventor: Chun-Hsiung Huang
  • Patent number: 6616294
    Abstract: A flashlight holder for use with a conventional hart hat to releasably receive a flashlight of the type defining a faceted barrel and a head which is rotatable relative to the barrel for operation of the flashlight. The flashlight holder is designed such that a flashlight is operable with one hand when retained in the flashlight holder. The flashlight holder defines a barrel support secured to a base. The barrel support defines an interior surface and a slot configured to cooperate to closely receive and retain the flashlight barrel in a non-rotatable manner. The base of the flashlight holder defines a tab configured to be releasably engaged within a slotted receptacle defined by the hard hat. A locking projection extends from the tab for engaging a lower edge of the hard hat.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 7, 2003
    Date of Patent: September 9, 2003
    Inventor: David Vincent Henry
  • Patent number: 6612714
    Abstract: A device is provided for mounting a light source to a gun and for alternatively attaching the light source to a second object. The device includes a clip and detachable mount. The clip connects to one of a variety of flashlights and is easily transported with the flashlight. The clip has a flexible clip arm that allows the flashlight to be clipped to a belt, a shirt pocket or other convenient location. The mount attaches to a gun, weapon, tool or other implement and cooperates with the clip arm on the clip so that the flashlight can be easily connected to the gun, weapon, tool or other implement when desired. The clip disconnects easily from the mount so that the flashlight and clip can readily be removed from the mount and clipped to another object.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 23, 2001
    Date of Patent: September 2, 2003
    Assignee: Streamlight, Inc.
    Inventors: Larry Everett Morre, Peter John Ziegenfuss
  • Publication number: 20030161139
    Abstract: Shoulder Mount for Flashlight with a shoulder mount assembly, a ball joint, a flashlight retaining member. The shoulder mount assembly with a rigid plate that rests on the top of the user's shoulder, the plate having an integral extension that curves downward towards the front of the user, the plate having a spring biased member that attaches to a second rigid plate that impinges on the rear shoulder portion of the user, the plate having a plurality of threaded apertures capable of retaining a threaded screw and attached thumb wheel, said plate having an integral spacer and a rigid epaulet retaining plate attached to said integral spacer, said shoulder plate having said ball joint member centrally attached to its upper surface.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 25, 2002
    Publication date: August 28, 2003
    Inventor: David C. Putallaz
  • Patent number: 6604837
    Abstract: A device for holding a light emitting source, including flashlights having incandescent bulbs or light emitting diodes (L.E.D.s), to provide a hands-free light source. The device comprises a clip that is configured for attachment to a support and a member that is attached thereto and extends outwardly therefrom. The member has a hole therethrough that is sized and configured to receive a portion of a light source therein. Many light sources are comprised of at least two parts, that are attachable to one another. A portion of one of the parts is receivable through the hole in the member and is attached to the other one of the two parts, thereby attaching the light source to the member. The clip is then attached to a support to provide a hands free light source.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 3, 2001
    Date of Patent: August 12, 2003
    Inventor: Robert J. Sandberg
  • Patent number: 6601969
    Abstract: A removable mailbox light which can be quickly, easily and removably attached to a mailbox for illuminating the mailbox interior when the mailbox door is opened. In a preferred embodiment, the removable mailbox light is characterized by a housing fitted with an attachment clip for removably attaching the housing to the mailbox, with the housing disposed in the mailbox interior. The housing contains a pair of batteries, and a light bulb disposed in electrical contact with the batteries extends from the front end of the housing adjacent to a beveled, concave or dish-shaped reflection surface. When the mailbox door is closed, a spring-loaded activation clip pivotally mounted in the rear end of the housing is pressed against the housing and breaks electrical contact between the batteries to extinguish the light bulb.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 10, 2001
    Date of Patent: August 5, 2003
    Inventor: James C. Barton
  • 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: 6592235
    Abstract: Light emitting gloves provide a source of light under poorly lit or dark conditions to facilitate the completion of tasks. Such gloves are particularly useful when the use of both hands is required, eliminating the possibility of one hand holding a light source such as a flashlight. Light emitting gloves are also of great utility when working in a tight area where there may not be room for a separate light source and the hand performing the task. The person wearing the gloves can be seen more clearly from a distance during periods of low visibility, enhancing safety.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 22, 2002
    Date of Patent: July 15, 2003
    Inventor: Gary Mayo
  • Publication number: 20030128540
    Abstract: A utility light for the illumination of the interior of the case of a CPU of a personal computer includes a bracket having the general geometry of an expansion slot cover bracket; batteries inclusive of a housing secured to one surface of the bracket; a flexible lamp neck having one end extending from the battery housing and in electrical communication with the batteries; a lamp in electrical communication with an opposite end of the lamp neck; and a switch in electrical communication with said batteries.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 8, 2002
    Publication date: July 10, 2003
    Inventors: Frank G. D'Andrea, Frank G. D'Andrea
  • Patent number: 6575587
    Abstract: A light that is mounted on a clamp. The clamp is configured to be attached to different locations on a user's body, and is sufficiently sturdy so that it can support the light in an illumination direction that is fixed relative to the user's body. The light is connected by a cord to a power supply, such as a battery pack or an AC adapter. If a battery pack is used, the battery pack may also include a mechanism, such as a clip, for attaching the battery pack to the clothing or belt of a user. A headband is provided to which the clamp may be attached. The light is pivotally attached to the clamp so the light may be pivoted to illuminate in a desired direction. In addition, the light is rotatably mounted on the clamp arm, permitting the light to illuminate in a wide variety of different angles.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 26, 2001
    Date of Patent: June 10, 2003
    Assignee: The Coleman Company, Inc.
    Inventors: Steven M. Cramer, Keith Skidmore, Kelly Merl Wright, Gary Israel
  • Patent number: 6572249
    Abstract: A horizontal disk shaped bicycle light has a plurality of illuminating elements arrayed around its circumference, selectively illuminated at slow, medium and fast (or continuously “on”) rates and selectively illuminated in an all around or a side and rear only pattern.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 17, 2001
    Date of Patent: June 3, 2003
    Assignee: Trek Bicycle Corporation
    Inventor: Randall B. Bailey
  • 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: 20030095403
    Abstract: A battery-operated lighting device for use with any one of a plurality of rechargeable battery packs, each pack having a pair of terminals and a different operating voltage. The lighting device comprises a casing having first and second parts, a lighting unit including a light bulb provided at the first casing part, and a battery chamber formed at the second casing part for receiving at least part of and locating said any one battery pack. The light bulb has an optimum operating voltage. A pair of electrical contacts is located in the chamber for making electrical connection with respective terminals of said battery pack located by the chamber. The casing houses an electronic voltage regulating circuit that has an input and an output in electrical connection with the contacts and the light bulb respectively. The circuit is arranged to regulate the voltage of said battery pack down to substantially the optimum operating voltage of the light bulb for operating the light bulb.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 19, 2001
    Publication date: May 22, 2003
    Applicant: Techtronic Industrial Co., Ltd
    Inventor: Yan Keung Stanley Tang
  • Patent number: 6565241
    Abstract: The present invention is an improvement to any motorized vehicle for human transport having an electrical system with at least one headlight. The improvement includes a flashlight base to which a headlight is connected, referred to herein as the flash-headlight. The base and flash-headlight are removably mounted on the vehicle, and the base has a rechargeable energy pack, e.g., a cell or battery pack for powering the flash-headlight when removed from the vehicle. The base has an on/off switch operable when the base and flash-headlight are removed from the vehicle. There is a disconnectable powering electrical contact connected from the vehicle electrical system to the flash-headlight for powering and operation thereof when the flash-headlight is not removed from the vehicle, and adapted for disconnection from the flash-headlight for removal of base and flash-headlight from the vehicle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 17, 2001
    Date of Patent: May 20, 2003
    Inventor: Alex P. Glynn