With Or Comprising Mounting Means Patents (Class 362/191)
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Patent number: 7950819Abstract: An organic light emitting diode system is sufficiently thin and poser efficient to permit its attachment to different configurations such as pocketbooks, brief bags, suitcases and the like. At least one side of the OLED material can have an attachment mechanism to facilitate attachment to a surface in the area to be lighted. The system may include a portable power source that provides electrical power to actuate the OLED material, causing it to generate light. A switch connected to the battery can control power to the OLED material to switch the light on and off. The switch can be manually operated or automatic. The low power consumption of embodiments of the OLED apparatus also provides for unique applications and uses.Type: GrantFiled: March 23, 2010Date of Patent: May 31, 2011Inventor: William K. Wells
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Publication number: 20110096537Abstract: A multi-function flashlight device in one preferred embodiment comprising a housing assembly having a tubular member for gripping the device in a user's hand, a control housing coupled to the tubular member, and a lamp housing coupled to the control housing and having a light source mounted therein. The light source has an optical axis that is substantially perpendicular to a longitudinal axis of the tubular member. Batteries are housed in the tubular member. A control panel having a keypad overlay is mounted in the control housing. The keypad overlay includes a plurality of control buttons. A driver board in the control housing receives signals from the control panel and control the operation of the light source. The plurality of control buttons are manipulable by a single digit of the user's hand while gripping the tubular member.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 21, 2010Publication date: April 28, 2011Inventors: Gavin A. Steele, Jeremy B. Ross
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Patent number: 7931389Abstract: In a number of embodiments, a cord reel can include: (a) an electrical cable; (b) a casing with a first exterior surface; (c) one or more electrical receptacles at the first exterior surface and electrically coupled to the electrical cable; and (d) a frame. The frame can include: (a) at least one wheel; and (b) a body coupled to the at least one wheel and the casing. In these embodiments, the casing is configured such that at least a portion of the electrical cable can be wound around a first portion of the casing. The electrical cable is configured to provide electrical power to the one or more electrical receptacles. The body can include: (a) a shaft portion with an end; and (b) a handle coupled to the end of the shaft portion. A length of the shaft portion can be adjusted between two or more lengths. Other embodiments are disclosed in this application.Type: GrantFiled: October 17, 2007Date of Patent: April 26, 2011Assignee: Belkin International, Inc.Inventors: Mitchell Suckle, John Allbright
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Patent number: 7926988Abstract: Flashlights are provided herein that can be removable attached to a magnetic surface. A flashlight can include a body having a bulb end and a clip end, a light source connected to the bulb end, and one or more magnets attached to the body flashlight. In one example, a flashlight includes a pocket clip attached to the clip end, and the one or more magnets can be attached to the pocket clip.Type: GrantFiled: December 11, 2008Date of Patent: April 19, 2011Assignee: Koehler-Bright Star LLCInventor: Kenneth M. Robinson
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Publication number: 20110069481Abstract: A sunglass holder is removably clamped on a sunvisor in a car for fastening a pair of sunglasses or eyeglasses on the sunglass holder when not in use, and an illuminator such as a LED illuminator is detachably attached to the sunglass holder. The illuminator may be easily removed from the sunglass holder for portable illumination use.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 24, 2009Publication date: March 24, 2011Inventor: Mike Chen
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Publication number: 20110063827Abstract: A light system is provided. It includes a lamp in a light assembly. The light assembly is pivotally mounted to a mount device by a pivot assembly. The light assembly may be pivoted about two different axes of rotation to direct the light at an area of interest. With the light system mounted on a person, movement by the person can redirect the light beam as desired.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 9, 2010Publication date: March 17, 2011Inventor: Michael Cristoforo
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Publication number: 20110063869Abstract: A portable attachable and removable light mounting device comprising: a body, a light housing space, an access opening and cover, fasteners for securing the access cover, mounting points for mounting the device on a carrier, and a light enclosed within the body. A construction of commonplace materials used in the shipment of over-dimensional freight via commercial trucking to achieve compliance with safety lighting standards. The device comprises a main body having an interior space large enough to accommodate an emergency light, and a plurality of attachment points inset from each corner and midway along the long sides through which fasteners may be attached.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 20, 2010Publication date: March 17, 2011Inventor: Jamie T. Zoellner
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Patent number: 7905623Abstract: An illumination device for tool (e.g., screw driver) includes a housing comprising a battery compartment an inverted V-shaped cavity on an underside, two opposite slit projections on a bottom edge, and a cover including a flat on a circumferential surface; a strap having one end hingedly secured to one projection and comprising a hook and loop fabric fastener at the other end; first, second, and third magnetic members on the housing; and a light emitting assembly mounted in the housing and comprising two LEDs projecting out of the housing. A screw driver can be disposed in the inverted V-shaped cavity and adhered to the first magnetic members such that causing the strap to support the screw driver from below and wrapping the strap around the other projection to secure to the hook and loop fabric fastener will secure the screw driver and the housing together.Type: GrantFiled: July 8, 2009Date of Patent: March 15, 2011Inventor: Ming-Nan Chen
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Patent number: 7896520Abstract: The invention is a repositionable lighting device. It includes a light element, a stanchion, a magnetic base and ball and socket joint. The light element projects a light beam about a longitudinal axis. The housing has defined first and second longitudinal ends. The stanchion extends laterally from the housing positioned between the first and second lateral ends of the housing. The ball and socket joint attaches a magnetic base to the distal end of the stanchion allowing the light beam to be adjusted to the desired position.Type: GrantFiled: February 26, 2008Date of Patent: March 1, 2011Inventors: Jeff L. Norling, Curt B. Anderson
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Publication number: 20110044033Abstract: An LED lamp assembly includes a pole-shaped major lamp, an auxiliary lamp fixed on a top of the major lamp and a rechargeable battery mounted in the auxiliary lamp. The auxiliary lamp includes a lamp shell, a plurality of LED components accommodated in the lamp shell and a solar panel mounted thereon. A plurality of light-outputting windows are defined in a sidewall of the lamp shell. The rechargeable battery is charged by the solar panel. The major lamp is powered by electrical power from a power plant. The LED components of the auxiliary lamp are powered by the rechargeable battery to generate light radiating outside of the lamp shell through the light-outputting windows.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 6, 2009Publication date: February 24, 2011Applicants: FU ZHUN PRECISION INDUSTRY (SHEN ZHEN) CO., LTD., FOXCONN TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD.Inventor: SHI-SONG ZHENG
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Rechargeable flashlight and battery assembly for single-handed intermittent and continuous operation
Patent number: 7891833Abstract: A rechargeable flashlight is also provided. The flashlight includes a housing having a battery compartment and a light source adjacent a first end of the housing. A rechargeable lithium-ion battery provides power for the flashlight. A controller circuit serially connected with the battery is operable to control the flow of electricity to and from the battery. Specifically, the controller circuit is operable to disconnect the lithium-ion battery cell from the light source in response to the charge in the lithium-ion battery depleting below a pre-determined lower threshold. The control circuit is further operable to disconnect the lithium-ion battery cell from electrical connection with the first charging contact when the lithium-ion battery is connected with a battery charger and the charge in the lithium-ion battery reaches a pre-determined upper threshold.Type: GrantFiled: May 21, 2007Date of Patent: February 22, 2011Assignee: Streamlight, Inc.Inventors: Raymond L Sharrah, Peter J. Ziegenfuss -
Patent number: 7883233Abstract: An assembly for providing illumination to a selected incident area includes a support; a first illumination device coupled to the support, the first illumination device including a first light emitting device and a first lens positioned for focusing light emitted by said first light emitting device; a second illumination device coupled to the support, the second illumination device including a second light emitting device and a second lens positioned for focusing light emitted by said second light emitting device; the first and second lenses projecting defocused images of the respective first and second light emitting devices to the selected incident area.Type: GrantFiled: October 18, 2007Date of Patent: February 8, 2011Assignee: Designs for Vision, Inc.Inventors: Richard Feinbloom, Kenneth Braganca, Peter Yan
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Patent number: 7871178Abstract: An eye grabber flashing LED store display adaptable to a standard store display peg is a flashing LED device to be used in stores to draw attention to the products the display is intended for. It uses an LED or LEDs, an electronic circuit, and an energy source such as batteries or solar panels or both. The invention is housed or secured by paper, polymer, composite, metal or other material and may optionally double as a sign displaying any means of graphics. The invention is adaptable to many store display methods including the standard peg display for carded products. The LED is preferably positioned either directly on the housing or at the tip of the peg the products hang on where it can be easily seen by anyone within the perimeter.Type: GrantFiled: March 13, 2008Date of Patent: January 18, 2011Assignee: Jam Strait, Inc.Inventor: Bruce Wesson
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Patent number: 7871179Abstract: An adjustable mount for a flashlight. The adjustable mount having a flashlight receiving body adapted to receive a flashlight. The adjustable mount having a connecting body rotatably connected to the flashlight receiving body at a right angle such that the flashlight receiving body rotates about the connecting body at the connection between the flashlight receiving body and the connecting body. The adjustable mount having a support body rotatably connected to the connecting body at a right angle such that the support body rotates about the connecting body at the connection between the support body and the connecting body.Type: GrantFiled: September 5, 2008Date of Patent: January 18, 2011Inventor: Mark Edgar
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Patent number: 7871177Abstract: A light mounting apparatus is being proposed herein. The light mounting apparatus is formed to as to allow for versatile usage, in connection with a wide variety of tools, structures, and surfaces. Furthermore, the light mounting apparatus includes suitable connection structures to a light source in order to provide multiple degrees of freedom, thereby allowing a user to easily direct light beams to a desired location.Type: GrantFiled: November 3, 2008Date of Patent: January 18, 2011Inventor: Neville Blake Hanchett
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Publication number: 20110007502Abstract: An illumination device for tool (e.g., screw driver) includes a housing comprising a battery compartment an inverted V-shaped cavity on an underside, two opposite slit projections on a bottom edge, and a cover including a flat on a circumferential surface; a strap having one end hingedly secured to one projection and comprising a hook and loop fabric fastener at the other end; first, second, and third magnetic members on the housing; and a light emitting assembly mounted in the housing and comprising two LEDs projecting out of the housing. A screw driver can be disposed in the inverted V-shaped cavity and adhered to the first magnetic members such that causing the strap to support the screw driver from below and wrapping the strap around the other projection to secure to the hook and loop fabric fastener will secure the screw driver and the housing together.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 8, 2009Publication date: January 13, 2011Inventor: Ming-Nan Chen
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Patent number: 7866083Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a flashlight apparatus including a base module having a mount adaptor mountable on a firearm, a reflector module removably attachable to the base module, a power source module removably attached to the base module, and a light source module removably attachable to the base module, the light source module including an illumination light source and a laser light source. In a further aspect, an identification friend or foe system is provided.Type: GrantFiled: November 1, 2006Date of Patent: January 11, 2011Assignee: Wilcox Industries Corp.Inventor: James W. Teetzel
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Patent number: 7866840Abstract: A flashlight and tool combination comprises a flashlight having a body, an illumination member, a power source and a switch for switching the illumination member on and off. The flashlight body has on one portion thereof a tool connector. The combination further comprises a tool assembly comprising a tool component and a connector component, the connector component being received by the connector member on the body of the flashlight. A fastener for releasably securing the connector component to the connector member is provided.Type: GrantFiled: January 11, 2008Date of Patent: January 11, 2011Assignee: SOG Specialty Tools & Knives, L.L.C.Inventor: Stephen J Padden
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Patent number: 7862197Abstract: A flexible attachment means for use with a searchlight or other device is disclosed. The flexible attachment means allows a user to attach a housing to an uneven metallic surface, such as a car hood, boat prow or other locations. The flexible attachment means has an attachment base fixed to the bottom of a housing for the searchlight. The attachment base has attachment locations that flexibly attach to a flexible base gasket having a plurality of magnets to hold the flexible attachment means to a metallic surface.Type: GrantFiled: September 12, 2008Date of Patent: January 4, 2011Assignee: Golight, Inc.Inventor: Albert W. Gebhard
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Patent number: 7854528Abstract: A light array for illuminating the circular opening in the platform of a bag toss game includes a circular frame and mating cover that define a hole, at least equal in area to the opening. A plurality of lights (LEDs) is positioned in the annular enclosure formed by the frame and cover. The cover includes a transparent wall through which light is projected to the opening in the platform. An annular printed circuit board is supported in the annular enclosure and mechanically supports and electrically connects the LEDs to a switched battery source. Different embodiments for blinking and sequencing the LEDs are shown. A laser diode arrangement for producing a cross hair pattern of beams in the platform hole is also described.Type: GrantFiled: September 25, 2008Date of Patent: December 21, 2010Inventors: Perry J. Segretto, Michael Koczor
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Patent number: 7850329Abstract: A flashlight having a handle with a clamp integrated therein, so that the flashlight can be used in either hands-free or in a portable mode. A battery compartment is disposed within one of the clamp arms.Type: GrantFiled: May 6, 2008Date of Patent: December 14, 2010Assignee: Blackbeam, LLCInventors: Louis F. Henry, Justin Cohen
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Publication number: 20100309655Abstract: Disclosed is a light emitter to be attached to caps. The light emitter includes a case having a plurality of second lamps (22) formed at a front surface thereof, a power switch attached to an outer surface of the case, a battery installed inside the case to provide power, a guide groove formed at a center of the case, a mounting clip formed at the outer surface of the case, a sub-body having a lamp at a front surface thereof and being coupled to the guide groove, and switch unit for controlling on/off operation of the lamp. The user freely adjusts the distance of radiant light, amount of radiant light and radiation angle of the lamp. The light emitter is fixed to a pocket to radiate light in the forward direction by arranging the sub-body at a right angle with respect to a case.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 23, 2009Publication date: December 9, 2010Inventor: Dae Up Sohn
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Publication number: 20100301779Abstract: A lighting device is mounted onto a support structure, e.g., helmet. The lighting device includes a light body having forward facing light sources including a visible white light source, visible colored light source, an infrared light source and a side facing IFF light source. The light body includes switches for activating the visible light sources and a three-position switch for activating the IR and light sources. The light body mounts onto a mount assembly and includes a connector arrangement for slidably connecting to a platform of the mount assembly. A base member of the mount assembly includes a clamp that connects to a support structure. The light body and platform member may be swivelly moved relative to the base member by forcing the light body and platform member away from the base member and rotating the same. Also disclosed is boost circuitry, battery chemistry detection and control modes.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 15, 2010Publication date: December 2, 2010Applicant: EVEREADY BATTERY COMPANY, INC.Inventors: David A. Spartano, Frank F. Huang, Peter F. Hoffman, Mark A. Ferguson
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Publication number: 20100295484Abstract: A battery powered high-intensity illumination device enclosed in a waterproof housing is adapted for removable attachment to a surface adjacent to a lock. Upon removing the device from the surface, one may easily transport it in the palm of one's hand or in a pocket, because of its compact, ergonomic size and shape. Activation of the device may be automatic, triggered by motion detection or a touch-sensitive switch. An internal shutoff timing circuit ensures hands free operation and energy efficiency. Angular adjustment allows the housing to be rotated so as to fixably alter the angle of the light beam with respect to the illumination target. A reflector allows the light source to be shielded from view and for light output to be focused on an area of interest. The size, shape, and appearance of the lock light are appealing and unique features of the device.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 30, 2010Publication date: November 25, 2010Inventor: Carson Kelly Smith
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Patent number: 7837346Abstract: An illumination tool fixture is generally provided. The fixture comprises an illumination tool receiving sleeve and a clamping assembly operatively received at an end thereof. The sleeve is generally characterized by first and second sleeve segments, each having first and second sleeve ends. The second sleeve end includes an interior circumferential wall segment characterized by a taper, and a thread bearing outer surface segment. Manipulation of a portion of the clamping assembly, namely a clamping ring thereof, establishes a wedged interference engagement for an illumination tool within the fixture.Type: GrantFiled: February 2, 2009Date of Patent: November 23, 2010Assignee: R/M Equipment, Inc.Inventor: Todd Griffin
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Patent number: 7828458Abstract: A low cost, lightweight device that can be coupled with a portable light source such as a chemiluminescent light stick to create a small, focused and directional source of light. The device can be readily dismantled into a portable flat configuration and then reassembled with minimal effort as needed.Type: GrantFiled: June 27, 2008Date of Patent: November 9, 2010Assignee: Gloshade Industries, Inc.Inventor: Richard Crow
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Patent number: 7828455Abstract: An illumination device worn at chest height to illuminate an area proximate to the wearer.Type: GrantFiled: July 28, 2009Date of Patent: November 9, 2010Inventor: Paul H. Barker
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Publication number: 20100277899Abstract: A portable utility light is provided for removable mounting to a surface, such as the side of an automobile, for providing temporary emergency lighting. The utility light includes a main body having first end portion adapted with mounting structure to facilitate removable attachment to a smooth surface, and a second end portion adapted with light emitting device, such as one or more light emitting diodes (“LED's”). The main body comprises an elongate generally cylindrical structure wherein the first and second portions are connected and capable of rotation relative to one another about an elongate axis. The main body first end includes a battery compartment for housing a battery power source, and is further adapted with a plurality of circumferentially spaced articulating legs. Each articulating leg is configurable between a stowed configuration wherein the leg is substantially parallel with the longitudinal axis of the main body, and a deployed configuration wherein the leg is angularly disposed outward.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 4, 2010Publication date: November 4, 2010Inventor: Jason Peak
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Publication number: 20100265699Abstract: A traffic safety cone incorporating a flashing light module includes electrically coupled first and second modules. The first module includes a solar cell array positioned atop an upper surface of a circular mounting member, a resilient, impact cushioning bumper that surrounds the mounting member, and a high-intensity LED flasher unit having a cylindrical base. The circular disk is secured to the top of the flasher unit, and the cylindrical base fits into the top of a traffic cone that has been truncated for a precise fit. The second module includes a truncated cone-shaped housing, electrical batteries installed within the housing, battery charging circuitry and an ON/OFF switch. The second module and a module retainer plate, which also functions as a battery cover, are installed in that order in the bottom of the traffic safety cone and are secured to the first module with threaded securing rods.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 15, 2009Publication date: October 21, 2010Inventors: Lewis A. Nielson, George C. Hatsis
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Patent number: 7810946Abstract: A lighting lamp having an enclosure housing a DC power source and contact parts for connection to a printed circuit card connected with a light-emitting diode. The contact parts comprise first contact elements electrically connected with the power source and second contact elements designed to pass successively through a pair of holes situated in a tight intermediate wall of the enclosure and a through a pair of slots of the card. Soldering of the second contact elements onto the card, in addition to electric connection of the power source, enables a tightly sealed compartment to be achieved in the enclosure around the card.Type: GrantFiled: August 7, 2008Date of Patent: October 12, 2010Assignee: ZedelInventors: Sebastien Jarzac, Stephane Huguenin, Paul Petzl
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Patent number: 7810967Abstract: An adjustable grill light having a lamp portion with light emitting diodes, a lens and a reflector, a gooseneck extension, and an adjustable clamp comprised of two members hingedly joined and locked together. After unlocking, the two members are secured in a selected position by a slidable plate, a fixed plate and a brace hingedly joined therebetween. Further, a timer controls the period during which the grill light is illuminated.Type: GrantFiled: November 9, 2007Date of Patent: October 12, 2010Assignee: Elumx LLCInventors: Wai-Shing Peter Ko, Jon Eric Gibson
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Publication number: 20100254123Abstract: A mounting clip for attaching objects, such as flashlights to an article, such as a hat or belt, includes a clip portion dimensioned for attaching the clip to the article and an object mounting portion formed with the clip portion. Objects of different widths are removably yet snugly grasped within the object mounting portion. The clip portion includes upper and lower members defining a slot for receiving the article through a lip of the slot and frictionally securing the clip to the article.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 20, 2010Publication date: October 7, 2010Inventor: Kenneth J. Brown
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Publication number: 20100237263Abstract: The present invention is a portable lighting system comprised of a light head with visible white light and infrared light sources mounted on the center post of a quadpod. The quadpod has four adjustable, telescoping legs which are affixed to the center post using a collar mechanism. The collar mechanism allows the quadpod legs to be pivoted to a parallel position for storage. A power unit, which includes a battery, power supply and remote control receiver encased within a weather resistant housing, is located near the opposite end of the center post. A power cable connects the light head and the power unit. The portable lighting system is capable of being operating wirelessly using a handheld remote. The portable lighting system may be constructed from fiberglass, aluminum, a composite material or any other material or combination of materials.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 19, 2009Publication date: September 23, 2010Inventors: Phillip Walesa, Kevin McDermott, Behrom Rowhani, Steven Smitts
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Publication number: 20100238653Abstract: A flashlight includes a lamp head configured to emit light; a lamp head holder including a lower base, an upper base and a first pivot mount supported by the upper base, the upper base being rotatably connected to the lower base such that the upper base and the lower base are rotatable relative to each other about a first axis of rotation, and the lamp head being rotatably connected to the pivot mount such that the lamp head is rotatable relative to the upper base about a second axis of rotation defined by the pivot mount; and a clamp pivotably connected to the lower base of the lamp head holder.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 20, 2009Publication date: September 23, 2010Applicant: THE STANLEY WORKSInventors: Thomas Pelletier, Karl Vanderbeek, Brian McNeill
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Publication number: 20100188845Abstract: Lighting apparatus and structures are described that are adapted for installation in housings. The housings can be pre-existing ones, such as those installed for high-intensity discharge (HID) or other types of lighting. The lighting apparatus can include a light unit (e.g., luminaire) with desired type of light source(s), for example, an array of LEDs. The apparatus can include structures that are adapted for use with the housings such that installation of a light unit requires a minimum of user effort and time. Such lighting apparatus, and related installation methods, can accordingly provide for high-efficiency lighting. Related assembly and installation techniques are also described.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 24, 2010Publication date: July 29, 2010Applicant: LSI Industries, Inc.Inventors: Rob Allen Rooms, John D. Boyer
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Patent number: 7762680Abstract: The shoe light attachment of the present invention includes a harness disposed and fitted to the dimensions of a shoe upper portion. The harness further includes an integrated mounting panel substantially disposed over a shoes laces and having a plurality of receiving sockets formed therein for receiving a light device. The light device includes engagement extensions for selectively moving the light device to varying positions along the mounting panel for proper alignment and orientation of the light device. The harness further includes an oversized switch means to actuate the light device by a foot tap. The harness further includes an elongate ridged member having a first end attached to the mounting panel bottom surface and a second end capable of flexing somewhat stiffly outwardly so as to facilitate the second end being positionable and secured under a shoes laces.Type: GrantFiled: January 30, 2008Date of Patent: July 27, 2010Inventors: Brian Miller, Beth Miller
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Publication number: 20100182773Abstract: An organic light emitting diode system is sufficiently thin and poser efficient to permit its attachment to different configurations such as pocketbooks, brief bags, suitcases and the like. At least one side of the OLED material can have an attachment mechanism to facilitate attachment to a surface in the area to be lighted. The system may include a portable power source that provides electrical power to actuate the OLED material, causing it to generate light. A switch connected to the battery can control power to the OLED material to switch the light on and off. The switch can be manually operated or automatic. The low power consumption of embodiments of the OLED apparatus also provides for unique applications and uses.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 23, 2010Publication date: July 22, 2010Inventor: William K. Wells
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Publication number: 20100182772Abstract: An organic light emitting diode system is sufficiently thin and poser efficient to permit its attachment to different configurations such as pocketbooks, brief bags, suitcases and the like. At least one side of the OLED material can have an attachment mechanism to facilitate attachment to a surface in the area to be lighted. The system may include a portable power source that provides electrical power to actuate the OLED material, causing it to generate light. A switch connected to the battery can control power to the OLED material to switch the light on and off. The switch can be manually operated or automatic. The low power consumption of embodiments of the OLED apparatus also provides for unique applications and uses.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 13, 2009Publication date: July 22, 2010Inventor: William K. Wells
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Publication number: 20100147127Abstract: A combination table-miter saw includes a base, a support arm rotatable relative to the base and configured to support a cutting tool and a platform coupled to the support arm and moveable relative to the base between a first position, wherein the combination table-miter saw functions as a miter saw, and a second position, wherein the combination table-miter saw functions a table saw. The combination table-miter saw further includes an illumination device supported at an underside of the platform for illuminating the base when the platform is in the first position. The illumination device includes a housing movable relative to the platform in a direction substantially parallel with a cutting line defined by the cutting tool and at least one lamp assembly supported by the housing. The at least one lamp assembly has a light source and a reflector that is selectively adjustable relative to the housing for directing a beam of light emitting from the light source.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 12, 2008Publication date: June 17, 2010Inventor: John C. Janson
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Patent number: 7736013Abstract: A mounting apparatus (12) for a personal illumination tool (14) having a removable end cap (84) is provided. The apparatus (12) generally includes a sleeve (16) for receipt and retention of the personal illumination tool (14), more particularly, a ring or ring-like member (26) depends from an interior surface of the sleeve (16) for receipt and retention between portions of the illumination tool (14) in furtherance of forming an interference fit therebetween. The sleeve (16) further includes and end portion (18) adapted for affixation to a mount (34). A combination of the apparatus (12) and illumination tool (14) is likewise provided.Type: GrantFiled: October 31, 2005Date of Patent: June 15, 2010Assignee: R/M Equipment, Inc.Inventor: Todd Griffin
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Patent number: 7731392Abstract: A portable light intended for mounting on a garment as support includes two LED light sources spaced apart towards the rear of the portable light. A clipped base below on anchor facilitates locating a garment between the anchor and the base, and a spring action urges the base toward the anchor. A hingedly movable head for the LEDs is mounted on the housing to move to and form the housing. An opening of the housing causes a switch in the housing to move between an opened and closed position such that a circuit actives or deactivates the LED lights when the head opens or closes relative to the housing.Type: GrantFiled: February 18, 2009Date of Patent: June 8, 2010Assignee: Pelican Products, Inc.Inventors: David H. Parker, Kevin Deighton, Mac Kidakarn
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Publication number: 20100128470Abstract: Embodiments include a method and apparatus for illuminating an area. In embodiments, the apparatus may include a versatile, ergonomic illuminating device and a method for using the device.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 23, 2009Publication date: May 27, 2010Applicant: V-Lite USAInventors: Johnny E. Swan, Andrew C. Borland
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Patent number: 7722205Abstract: A headgear light comprising a light body removably securable to a headgear. The preferred embodiment of the light includes a mount assembly including a docking base that is removably attachable to a side of a helmet or other headgear, and provides visible light, invisible light, and friend-or-foe light signals. The light body is compact for easy storage and handling, and can be quickly and easily installed on and removed from the headgear with one hand and without visual reference.Type: GrantFiled: January 12, 2006Date of Patent: May 25, 2010Assignee: Surefire, LLCInventor: Paul Y. Kim
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Patent number: 7712922Abstract: An illumination unit comprising an LED light source is disclosed, which has a first optical element disposed downstream of the LED light source in an emission direction, an electronic control unit, and a second optical element disposed downstream of the first optical element. The LED light source, the first optical element and the electronic control unit are arranged in a common housing, and the housing is covered by the second optical element.Type: GrantFiled: November 26, 2007Date of Patent: May 11, 2010Assignee: OSRAM Gesellschaft mit beschränkter HaftungInventors: Christian Hacker, Giovanni Scilla, Alessandro Scordino, Jens Florian Hockel, Philipp Erhard, Fritz Hereth
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Patent number: 7703952Abstract: A lamp support includes a clamp, a ratchet member, a lamp housing and a latch member. The clamp is capable of being attached to a human body. The clamp has a circular receiving groove. A plurality of ratchet grooves is formed at a bottom face of the receiving groove along a first rotation direction. The ratchet member is rotatably received in the receiving groove along the first rotation direction. The ratchet member has a ratchet projection selectively inserted into the ratchet grooves. The lamp housing is rotatably connected to the ratchet member along a second rotation direction substantially perpendicular to the first rotation direction. The lamp housing has an inner space for receiving a lamp. The lamp housing has a plurality of latch grooves arranged along the second rotation direction. The latch member is fixed to the ratchet member. The latch member is selectively inserted into the latch grooves.Type: GrantFiled: August 27, 2007Date of Patent: April 27, 2010Assignee: AITEC Co., Ltd.Inventor: Sang-Yeon Yoon
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Patent number: 7703940Abstract: A lighting device (30) having a housing (12) which includes a lamp means, a battery housing to receive at least one battery and a switch means to open and close a circuit between said lamp means and terminals of said at least one battery when located in said housing. Said lighting device includes a lanyard (110, 112) attached to said housing (12) characterised by said lanyard having a proximal end attached to said housing (12) and a distal end, whereby said distal end or a portion of said lanyard (110, 112) is adapted to be releasably attached to said housing (12).Type: GrantFiled: November 5, 2008Date of Patent: April 27, 2010Assignee: Eveready Battery Company, Inc.Inventors: David R Dalton, Timothy Rugendyke, John R Brown, Scott Allen, Robert Englert, Scott W Osiecki, Andrew Schweitzer
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Patent number: 7703938Abstract: A mounting clip is formed for attachment to the side of a bill of a cap to mount a flashlight for hands free operation. The mounting clip is constructed with a clip portion and an integral flashlight mounting portion, both of which are made of memory retentive plastic so that the mounting of either portion takes advantage of the spring bias to exert a firm grip on the surface the portion engages. The upper and lower portions of the flashlight mounting portion are formed in a pair of arcuate segments that when taken together form a generally circular barrel grasping portion in two different diameters corresponding to known configurations of mini-flashlights. The surface of the mounting clip can be coated with a rubber-like material that enhances the grip on the surface engaged thereby. The clip portion can be formed with a different width dimension than the flashlight mounting portion.Type: GrantFiled: May 29, 2007Date of Patent: April 27, 2010Inventor: Kenneth J. Brown, Jr.
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Patent number: 7699491Abstract: A flashlight mounting arrangement may comprise a flashlight body having a source of light therein, and a mounting saddle for detachably affixing the flashlight body on an object, the mounting saddle detachably engaging the flashlight body. Optionally, the flashlight may have a rotatable lamp head, and the lamp head may also include a reflector having one or more sources of light, e.g., an incandescent lamp and a light emitting diode, therein. Also optionally, a battery charger may be provided to recharge a battery for the flashlight.Type: GrantFiled: October 29, 2007Date of Patent: April 20, 2010Assignee: Streamlight, Inc.Inventors: Raymond L. Sharrah, John C. DiNenna, Charles W. Craft
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Patent number: 7699492Abstract: A lighting device is disclosed. The lighting device can be battery-powered and can include one or more LEDs within a light source housing. The device can also include a base connected to the light source housing, and a clip removably connected to the base. The base can act as a stable support for the lighting device when the lighting device is positioned upright over a flat support surface with the clip disconnected from the base. Similarly, the clip (or the clip in conjunction with a portion of the base) can act as a stable support for the lighting device when the lighting device is positioned upright over a flat support surface with the clip connected to the base. The clip can be configured to releasably connect to the base in a first orientation and a second orientation substantially opposite to the first orientation.Type: GrantFiled: November 27, 2007Date of Patent: April 20, 2010Inventor: Jonathan E. Levine
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Publication number: 20100091483Abstract: A flashlight having a handle with a clamp integrated therein, so that the flashlight can be used in either hands-free or in a portable mode. A battery compartment can be disposed within one of the clamp arms.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 15, 2009Publication date: April 15, 2010Inventors: Louis F. Henry, Justin Cohen