With Or Comprising Mounting Means Patents (Class 362/191)
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Patent number: 7695155Abstract: An illuminating device for a pair of glasses includes an illumination control device, a housing, a coupling seat, and a positioning mechanism. The illumination control device is received in the housing and includes a lamp emitting light beams out of the housing. The coupling seat includes first and second pivotal portions. The housing is pivotably coupled with the first and second pivotal portions, so that the housing is pivotable relative to the coupling seat. The coupling seat further includes a coupling section coupled to a middle of the pair of glasses. The positioning mechanism retains the housing in a desired angular position relative to the coupling seat, adjusting an illuminating angle of the lamp.Type: GrantFiled: January 11, 2009Date of Patent: April 13, 2010Inventor: Chu Shyuan Hou
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Patent number: 7686467Abstract: An illuminating device is described. The illuminating device may include a head, a neck and a body. The illuminating device may be manipulated into numerous positions including extended and nested positions so that the light source may be positioned inside the securing structure in the nested position and outside the securing structure in the extended position. Such an illuminating device may be desirable for use, for example, as a portable illuminator, book light, and travel light.Type: GrantFiled: June 4, 2008Date of Patent: March 30, 2010Assignee: Sol-Light LLC.Inventors: David Nelson, John Smith, Chase Thompson, Dana Robert Nicholson
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Patent number: 7677755Abstract: A mount for securing an appliance such as a light beam generator to a support or other object at various selected orientations of the appliance. A preferred embodiment of the mount includes a circular element having a wedge-shaped circumferential portion and a plurality of rotationally spaced diametric grooves, and a securement device including first and second opposed surfaces for securingly engaging the circular element's wedge-shaped circumferential portion, the securement device including a bar extending between the first and second opposed surfaces for engaging a selected one of the diametric grooves.Type: GrantFiled: May 16, 2007Date of Patent: March 16, 2010Assignee: Surefire, LLCInventor: Paul Y. Kim
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Patent number: 7674002Abstract: Portable solar powered light sources, devices, apparatus, systems and methods of attaching and using the light source. The light sources can have a single small housing having an upper roof portion with an exposed solar cell, a photocell activator, and small housing. The housing can have two parts that pivot with one another so that a front end of the housing can be biased together by a spring, and the rear side having edges that are spaced apart. An operator can press the rear spaced apart edges together, to open the front end to slide about a support structure, such as an open umbrella fabric edge. The housing allows for the light source powered by batteries to be activated by the photocell during dark(night) conditions), with the light direction being adjustable underneath. During daylight, the solar cell receives sunlight to charge the batteries within the housing.Type: GrantFiled: April 26, 2007Date of Patent: March 9, 2010Assignee: Chien Luen Industries Co., Ltd., Inc.Inventor: Shooupyng Wang
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Patent number: 7661858Abstract: A quick connect/disconnect bicycle power pack includes a mounting device mounted on a bicycle and a spare power pack having a mounting portion adapted for quick attachment/detachment with the mounting device. The spare power pack is adapted to connect to and supply electricity to a plurality of electrically-powered accessories, such as a flashlight, a stop watch, and a loudspeaker.Type: GrantFiled: August 8, 2007Date of Patent: February 16, 2010Inventor: Louis Chuang
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Patent number: 7654684Abstract: A solar-rechargeable light fixture. A preferred embodiment is adapted for attachment to the horizontal cross-bar of a yard-mounted real estate sign effective to illuminate both sides of the sign after dark. The light fixture includes a solar panel adapted to charge a battery which powers a plurality of lights, such as incandescent bulbs or LEDs. Sometimes, a microprocessor is included in-circuit to control operation of the light fixture, and may also provide diagnostic feedback to a user. Desirably, the light fixture can be switched into a storage mode to avoid discharge of the battery during periods of non-use.Type: GrantFiled: March 31, 2006Date of Patent: February 2, 2010Inventors: Robert M. Wight, James A. Rohbock, Darren C. Ashby
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Publication number: 20100008081Abstract: Apparatus for illuminating a plant comprising an elongated support member and a housing mounted on a elongated support member is disclosed. A light is mounted on the housing. A control turns the light on or off and/or otherwise controls the light. Coupling structure on the elongated support member and mating coupling structure on the housing is included. The mating coupling structure mating with the coupling structure on the housing allows the elongated support member to be detachably attached to the housing.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 8, 2008Publication date: January 14, 2010Inventors: Serafino Canino, Scott Gelormino
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Patent number: 7641356Abstract: A bedside flashlight cradle for supporting a flashlight from the side of a bed frame for ready access. The cradle includes a grasper end for connection to the bed frame, a middle section, and a cradle. The grasper end may attach to the bed frame without fastener, for example, by sliding over the vertical side wall of the bed frame. The middle section may cant backward in order to support the flashlight flush with the edge of the bed frame. The cradle may be provided in spaced apart pairs to support the flash light or in other configurations such as an integral unit that has sufficient width to support a flashlight or an integral unit that has a single grasper end of sufficient width with a pair of spaced-apart cradles.Type: GrantFiled: December 5, 2006Date of Patent: January 5, 2010Inventor: Robert F. Pieroth
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Patent number: 7631981Abstract: The present invention relates to a disposable medical-examination light. Specifically, the invention relates to a disposable light for use with a speculum. Generally, the disposable light includes a casing with an interior and an exterior. The casing interior may be adapted to hold at least one battery. The casing exterior may include a proximal surface and a distal surface. A protrusion may extend from the proximal surface, and at least one light-emitting diode (“LED”), such as a white and/or green light producing LED, may be substantially disposed at a proximal end of the protrusion. Additionally, a gripping mechanism may extend from the casing's proximal surface. The disposable light may also comprise electrical components for connecting at least one battery to at least one LED. Furthermore, the disposable light may also include a switching mechanism that may be configured to close an electrical circuit between an LED and a battery.Type: GrantFiled: October 15, 2007Date of Patent: December 15, 2009Assignee: Utah Medical Products, Inc.Inventors: Jonathan Miller, Ben Shirley, Mark Fox
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Publication number: 20090279289Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: May 6, 2008Publication date: November 12, 2009Inventors: Louis F. Henry, Justin Cohen
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Publication number: 20090279290Abstract: 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. The handle of the flashlight can comprise clamp arms that are biased in a closed position, and can form a clamp, which can be affixed to an object. A battery housing can be disposed between the clamp arms, or one or both of the clamp arms.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 30, 2009Publication date: November 12, 2009Inventors: Louis F. Henry, Justin Cohen
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Patent number: 7614765Abstract: A device for providing emergency lighting for firefighters is described. The device includes a housing having at least one laser disposed therein. A power source powers the at least one laser when the device is activated. The device can be activated using, for example, a pressure-activated switch, a smoke-activated switch, a heat-activated switch, or the like.Type: GrantFiled: February 7, 2007Date of Patent: November 10, 2009Assignee: Bright Ideaz Inc.Inventor: Richard E. Reason
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Patent number: 7604371Abstract: A flashlight is provided with an end cap which carries an axially-actuated switch for turning the flashlight on and off with a convenient one-handed operation. The switch is designed with a latching function and a mode selection function which can be cycled through high, low and strobed light outputs with a partial throw of the switch. Cut-out portions are provided in the end cap for guiding a user's finger toward the switch and away from the sidewalls of the end cap.Type: GrantFiled: March 14, 2008Date of Patent: October 20, 2009Inventors: Glenn Bushee, Jonathan Neal
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Publication number: 20090257221Abstract: The present invention discloses a screw on lighted attachment for use with a fish wire, and which includes a conical body constructed of a durable and selectively transparent material, this further being adapted to being mounted to a remote end of the fish wire. A tip location of the body is configured with an eyelet portion formed there-through, and to which an end of a second retrieval wire is secured. An illuminating element, such as a light emitting diode, is housed within the body with a power source incorporated into the body and communicating with the LED element for activating the same to illuminate an area surrounding an inserted location associated within the body.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 14, 2009Publication date: October 15, 2009Inventor: Jason Patterson
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Patent number: 7594741Abstract: A bicycle lighting device configured to be mounted to a bicycle includes a lamp case, a control case and a mounting unit. The lamp case has a light emitting diode arranged therein. The control case is connected to the lamp case by a hinge. The control case is configured to clamp onto a handlebar. A control circuit for controlling the light emitting diode is installed inside the control case. The mounting unit is for attaching the lamp case and the control case to the handlebar in such a fashion that the lamp case and the control case are drawn close together.Type: GrantFiled: April 3, 2006Date of Patent: September 29, 2009Assignee: Shimano Inc.Inventors: Shinpei Okajima, Masashi Goto
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Patent number: 7591572Abstract: A lighting device is disclosed. The lighting device can include a base, a light source housing, and a connection member connected between the base and the light source housing. The lighting device also can include a rotatable mounting plate. The light source housing can be elongated and can include one or more battery-powered lighting elements, such as light-emitting diodes. The lighting device can be convertible between a compact configuration and an expanded configuration. The light source housing and the connection member together can be rotatable relative to the base around a first axis. The light source housing also can be rotatable relative to the connection member around a second axis substantially parallel to the first axis and a third axis substantially perpendicular to the first axis. Batteries to power the lighting elements can be positioned within a battery compartment of a removable battery pack within the base.Type: GrantFiled: April 11, 2007Date of Patent: September 22, 2009Inventor: Jonathan E. Levine
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Patent number: 7588226Abstract: A battery-operated bulb 10 projected into a base 14 urged into a pivotal traverse 24 to be held in place to supplement ambient light at a site of use having minimal light.Type: GrantFiled: April 21, 2008Date of Patent: September 15, 2009Inventor: Sanjeev Tuli
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Patent number: 7581844Abstract: A switch cover plate with lighting mechanism includes a cover plate having a receiving section arranged on at least one edge thereof, and a lighting mechanism removably assembled to the cover plate. The lighting mechanism includes an enclosure, a retaining section located on at least one side of the enclosure for detachably connecting to the receiving section, a control unit provided in the enclosure, and at least one light-emitting unit provided on the enclosure and electrically connected to the control unit. The lighting mechanism can be easily assembled to and removed from the cover plate for use as night lighting, emergency lighting, and a mobile lighting device.Type: GrantFiled: March 24, 2008Date of Patent: September 1, 2009Inventor: Hsiu-Ling Yang
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Patent number: 7581847Abstract: A mounting device may comprise a base having first and second sides and having a cavity in the first side thereof; a pin in the cavity and extending from the base to define an axial direction; a plate disposed in the cavity and movable in the axial direction on the pin; a spring for biasing the plate away from the base in the axial direction; and a bracket extending from the second side of the base, wherein the bracket may be adjustable for gripping an object to which the mounting device may be mountable.Type: GrantFiled: March 29, 2007Date of Patent: September 1, 2009Assignee: Streamlight, Inc.Inventor: Matthew Benjamin Dalton
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Patent number: 7575347Abstract: An auxiliary light source has battery operated LEDs and uses embedded magnets to attach the light source to another object. The light beams from the LEDs shine along axes that are parallel to the central axes of the magnets. This makes the auxiliary light especially adapted for magnetic attachment to an inspection mirror because the projected light beams will shine on objects the user of the mirror intends to have illuminated.Type: GrantFiled: September 11, 2008Date of Patent: August 18, 2009Inventor: John Daly
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Publication number: 20090201674Abstract: A preferred embodiment of the invention is a hand-mountable flashlight which provides hands-free capability by eliminating the need to grasp the device in order to retain it and independently direct a plurality of light sources. These light sources are ergonomically situated to provide multi-directional lighting when the light is mounted on the hand. A first or primary light source produces a more focused and intense light emission as compared to a second light source referred to as the task light. The placement, brightness and beam characteristics of the primary light source provide adequate illumination at distances up to and exceeding 20 feet in a dark environment. The primary light source is designed to provide forward illumination during navigation and clear target identification when the flashlight is used in conjunction with weapons such as a pistol or other firearms.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 2, 2009Publication date: August 13, 2009Inventors: Jeremy B. Ross, Gavin A. Steele
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Patent number: 7571790Abstract: A sound absorption block installed at a music box, a gymnasium, a studio, etc. to prevent sounds from being heard outside, and a method of constructing the same are disclosed. The present invention provides a sound absorption block, including a lower plate where a plurality of unit structures are regularly arranged in horizontal and vertical directions, the unit structure having rectangular an opening that becomes gradually smaller; and an upper plate arranged on the lower plate to divide each of the openings of the unit structures in four parts. Accordingly, the sound absorption block of the present invention may be made of metals, as well as inexpensive building residues, etc. because a sound wave was decreased and offset regardless of the materials.Type: GrantFiled: June 30, 2005Date of Patent: August 11, 2009Inventor: Bae-Young Kim
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Patent number: 7572024Abstract: A variably-adjustable grill light with a lamp portion having pitch, roll and/or yaw adjustability, along with a telescopic arm, wherein the grill light can be installed and then selectively adjusted without the need for removal so that it will shine on any selected portion of the grill, or, alternately, the lamp portion can be removed without removing the clamp from the handle for portable use or to shine on other surfaces. This provides a grill user with the ability to easily see the condition of the food being cooked and provides visibility during application of spices, sauces or other condiments.Type: GrantFiled: October 16, 2007Date of Patent: August 11, 2009Assignee: Elumx, LLCInventors: Wai-Shing Peter Ko, Jon Eric Gibson
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Patent number: 7568813Abstract: An illumination device worn at chest height to illuminate an area proximate to the wearer.Type: GrantFiled: June 16, 2006Date of Patent: August 4, 2009Inventor: Paul H. Barker
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Patent number: 7566140Abstract: A self illuminated belt buckle comprising a housing with a symbol shaped opening in the front and an opening in the bottom of the housing. The housing containing at least one power source, and at least one light source such as an LED which may be connected to a switch. The at least one power source providing power to the light source which provides background lighting through the symbol shaped opening and through the opening in the bottom of the housing. The light source and power source not being visible from outside of the housing. The housing further being connected to an attachment device such as a belt buckle or brooch pin. The housing also being formed from diamond plate.Type: GrantFiled: September 9, 2005Date of Patent: July 28, 2009Inventor: Frederick J. Sevilla
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Patent number: 7566141Abstract: A flashlight in accordance with an embodiment of the present application includes an LED light source, a lens positioned opposite the LED light source, a convex mirror positioned substantially in a center of the inner surface of the lens, wherein light from the LED light source is reflected off the convex mirror back toward the LED light source and a concave mirror positioned opposite the convex mirror to reflect the light from the convex mirror as a wide diameter beam of light out of the flashlight through the lens. The convex mirror maybe replaced by a substantially flat, mirrored section of the lens if desired.Type: GrantFiled: May 22, 2006Date of Patent: July 28, 2009Assignee: K-Rain Manufacturing CorporationInventor: Carl L. C. Kah, Jr.
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Patent number: 7566149Abstract: A flashlight with unique flashlight electrical connections, including a switch structure featuring a switch requiring a small amount of force, and a short stroke distance to actuate, attached to a member on which a circuit adding additional functions to the flashlight may be located. The member has conductive springs attached to either end that are used to complete the electrical circuit with the battery and the lamp, while their compressive force is absorbed by a housing protecting the switch structure. A conductive strip is used to improve the conductivity of the circuit in a metal flashlight which has been provided with an electrically resistive protective coating.Type: GrantFiled: September 11, 2006Date of Patent: July 28, 2009Assignee: Mag Instrument, Inc.Inventors: Greg W. Koch, Bruce K. Bangerter, Kevin E. Collier, Darrell B. Steinicke
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Publication number: 20090184646Abstract: A cap lamp features a housing. A control module is positioned within the housing and includes a multi-function switch, a circuit board and contacts adapted to receive power from a battery. An optic module is also positioned within the housing and in engagement with the control module. The optic module includes a light emitting diode (LED) module and an integrated reflector and heat sink as well as an insulator. A bezel is fastened to the housing so as to secure the control module and optic module within the cap lamp housing. A pushbutton is positioned on the housing and is connected to the multi-function switch. A backup LED is in communication with the multi-function switch so that the main LED light or the backup LED may alternatively be selected.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 19, 2008Publication date: July 23, 2009Inventors: JOHN DEVANEY, John Kosek
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Patent number: 7562995Abstract: A lighting device is disclosed. The lighting device can be battery-powered and can include one or more LEDs within a light assembly. The device also can include a battery compartment, a first frame element, and a second frame element. The light assembly can be supported by the first frame element and free to tilt on a first axis relative to the first frame element. The light assembly can be free to rotate relative to the second frame element on a second axis substantially perpendicular to the first axis. The second frame element can be, for example, a plate configured to be fixedly mounted to a surface, such as a wall.Type: GrantFiled: August 25, 2006Date of Patent: July 21, 2009Inventor: Jonathan Levine
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Patent number: 7563001Abstract: An adapter for a portable light source permits a module to be attached to the portable light source and powered by the power source of the portable light source. In one embodiment of the invention, the power source is a battery and the adapter includes a bottom plate and a housing defining a compartment that holds the module. In this embodiment, the bottom plate of the adapter features a positive contact opening and a negative contact opening adapted to receive and electrically communicate with the positive and negative terminals of the battery. The bottom plate of the adapter also includes positive and negative contact leads which communicate with the contact openings and the module so that the latter receives power from the battery.Type: GrantFiled: May 29, 2007Date of Patent: July 21, 2009Assignee: Koehler-Bright Star, Inc.Inventors: Joseph Bobbin, John Devaney, Mark Dirsa
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Publication number: 20090173455Abstract: The present invention consists of an improvement to a traditional cord-lock device. The combination cord-lock and light device of the present invention consists of a housing having a plunger and locking device including a biasing member and further adapted to encapsulate a light-emitting diode circuit assembly. The circuit assembly includes a switch mechanism coupling to an activator button located on the exterior of the cord-lock housing. The switch mechanism enables the LED to operate in a steady state, off, or in a pulsating mode. The housing is further adapted to direct the LED light exterior to the device.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 4, 2008Publication date: July 9, 2009Applicant: BLACK CRATERInventor: Scott Hartley
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Patent number: 7549766Abstract: A light and/or selector may comprise a selector rotatable and axially movable in a housing with a member rotatable therewith for indicating rotational position. A projection engages one or more recesses when the rotatable selector is proximate the housing and does not engage the recesses when the rotatable selector is distal the housing. A spring biases the rotatable selector towards the housing so that the rotatable selector must be pulled away from the housing against the bias of the spring to disengage the projection from the one or more recesses and to rotate.Type: GrantFiled: August 23, 2006Date of Patent: June 23, 2009Assignee: Streamlight, Inc.Inventors: Raymond L. Sharrah, Mark W. Snyder, Matthew B. Dalton
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Patent number: 7549763Abstract: A light adapted for attachment to an article of clothing such as a strap of an assault or MOLLE vest. A preferred light embodiment includes a clip for removable attachment to the strap, and a light body removably securable to a docking base pivotally secured to the clip.Type: GrantFiled: November 7, 2006Date of Patent: June 23, 2009Assignee: Surefire, LLCInventors: Paul Y. Kim, Travis S. Mitchell, Laichang Tang
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Patent number: 7549770Abstract: A flashlight or lantern having a separate modular component that is preferably powered by the flashlight or lantern power source and is mounted within a pocket or recess on the outer surface of the body of the flashlight or lantern. The module can be a secondary lighting source or a device such as a tracking mechanism or GPS receiver. The module can be semi-permanently or detachably mounted to the flashlight or lantern.Type: GrantFiled: September 26, 2006Date of Patent: June 23, 2009Assignee: Koehler-Bright Star, Inc.Inventors: John P. Devaney, Mark F. Dirsa
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Publication number: 20090141486Abstract: A device for the automatic battery-powered internal lighting of the interior of a piece of furniture, comprises a body provided with fixing means for fixing to the piece of furniture and a chamber containing an electric battery and a lighting source and from which there protrudes frontally the control end of a pushbutton contact that also constitutes the cover of the battery chamber at a pole of the battery.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 26, 2008Publication date: June 4, 2009Inventor: Carlo Migli
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Patent number: 7540623Abstract: A fixing and positioning device for a torch-light comprises a slide associated with retaining means integral to an actuating part movable between a latched position and an unlatched position, and a male coupling insertable in the guide. The coupling is provided with an annular notched crown-wheel so as to form a mechanical clipping connection enabling an angular orientation with indexing of the torch-light with respect to the support.Type: GrantFiled: December 20, 2006Date of Patent: June 2, 2009Assignee: ZEDELInventors: Paul Petzl, Raphael Bortolotti
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Publication number: 20090129068Abstract: An independently powered hand-held signaling device which makes use of a large capacity of LED's that are basically sandwiched creating a large cavity of transferring light. Between the two semi-transparent panels the bright light provides illumination in two directions providing illumination through info on both panels, in two opposite directions. The unit does not have to be depending on reflective light to be visible. A switch on the side of handle provides steady on or a light source for flashing mode. The unit has its own electrical power source which can be recharged from an auto or 120 volt source. The molded body handle and frame is connected and makes use of a polygon frame. Fasteners for holding the information panels allow for quick change. At the base of the unit is a feature, where the user can attach a pole for extended use or a strap to hold on to the unit. The unit is basically used while arm is extended.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 9, 2007Publication date: May 21, 2009Inventor: Allan James Finch
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Patent number: 7531197Abstract: Illuminated tongs include a pair of arm members joined together at a hinged end for relative moment to grasp an object such as a translucent confectionary item. A battery compartment is connected to at least one of the arm members, and a spring is mounted in the battery compartment to bias the tongs to an open position. A light source is hidden within one of the arm members adjacent the grasping end. A switch member, associated with the battery compartment, is automatically closed when the grasping end is moved to grasp a confectionary member whereby light will glow from the interior of the confectionary member.Type: GrantFiled: May 23, 2005Date of Patent: May 12, 2009Assignee: Kandy Kastle, Inc.Inventor: Lawrence T. Jones
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Publication number: 20090116229Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: November 5, 2008Publication date: May 7, 2009Applicant: EVEREADY BATTERY COMPANY, INC.Inventors: David R. Dalton, Timothy Rugendyke, John R. Brown, Scott Allen, Robert Englert, Scott Osiecki, Andrew Schweitzer
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Patent number: 7520629Abstract: A flashlight is provided comprising a LED illumination source, a power source electrically coupled to said LED illumination source, and a solid body encapsulating the power source and at least a portion of the LED illumination source. The invention further includes an underwater illumination system comprising a glove having an interior, an inner surface, and an outer surface, and an underwater flashlight comprising a LED illumination source, a power source electrically coupled to the LED illumination source, a solid body encapsulating the power source and at least a portion of the LED illumination source, and a securing member for connecting the underwater flashlight to said glove. A method for making an underwater, pressure-resistant LED flashlight is provided for making an encapsulating solid body for the elements providing illumination.Type: GrantFiled: January 5, 2005Date of Patent: April 21, 2009Inventors: John D. Johnson, Daniel Friedel
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Publication number: 20090097238Abstract: A portable light (10) has a housing (12). The housing (12) has at least one metallic area (14) capable of attracting a magnet, a magnet (16) operatively associated with the at least one metallic area (14) via magnetic attraction, a sub-assembly (18) within the housing (12) comprised of a light source (20), a power supply (22) including at least one battery (22a) for illuminating the light source (20) and a switch (24) for connecting the power supply to the light source. A removable cover (26) is attached to the housing (12).Type: ApplicationFiled: October 11, 2007Publication date: April 16, 2009Inventors: Charles M. Cousaine, Laura Peach
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Patent number: 7517109Abstract: A flashlight has a lamp assembly with a number of operating states including an off state and a number of different brightness level output states The flashlight has an elongated housing with opposed forward and rear ends. The housing has a body portion extending to the rear end, and a head portion rotatably attached to the body portion and extending to the forward end. The lamp operating state is based on the rotational position of the head portion with respect to the body. The body portion and head portion may be cylindrical elements of a common diameter. The head portion may include an electronic component having a rotatable input that is engaged by an element on the body portion. The flashlight may include a removable end portion opposite the head portion, with a support facility operable to support the housing, such that a user does not need to contact the housing.Type: GrantFiled: January 30, 2007Date of Patent: April 14, 2009Assignee: SureFire, LLCInventors: Paul Y. Kim, John W. Matthews, Robert L. Kolb
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Patent number: 7517108Abstract: A modular flashlight assembly is provided that includes an integrated interface to facilitate mounting of the flashlight to a variety of different equipment. The flashlight mounting system includes a pattern of engagement surfaces on an exterior surface of the flashlight housing and a mounting bracket. The mounting bracket is configured to be mounted onto the desired substrate and includes clamping members that releasably engage the engagement surfaces on the flashlight housing. In this manner, the engagement surfaces on the flashlight housing provide a surface by which the flashlight can be clamped without the need for a band that extends entirely around the barrel of the flashlight. Further, by releasably clamping the flashlight into a modular system, the flashlight can easily mounted onto any variety of different modular interface systems such as the interface rail that is integrated onto modern type firearms.Type: GrantFiled: June 1, 2007Date of Patent: April 14, 2009Inventors: Robert D. Galli, Marco Wo
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Publication number: 20090091926Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: September 25, 2008Publication date: April 9, 2009Inventors: Perry J. Segretto, Michael Koczor
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Patent number: 7513633Abstract: An emergency lighting device and system comprising a lighting device is disclosed. The lighting device may comprise with photo-luminescent plastic to make the lighting device visible in the dark. In particular embodiments, a bracket in a storage container capable of being mounted on a wall secures a flashlight in the storage container. Utilization of the system with a flashlight enables the individual to move to a safer location, find their way out of the area, or to help others without an emergency light station nearby.Type: GrantFiled: December 14, 2005Date of Patent: April 7, 2009Assignee: Pelican Products, Inc.Inventor: Richard Scott Ermeti
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Patent number: 7506992Abstract: The LED cap light has a housing with an arcuate top surface. LED's on the housing front surface are disposed at intervals along a laterally extending arc. A power switch is on the housing bottom. A battery is inside the housing. Electronic circuitry in the housing is responsive to the power switch to select at least one central LED for illumination while the remaining LEDs are powered off, and to select the remaining LEDs for illumination while the at least one central LED is powered off, and to power off all LEDS. The at least one central LED is designed to emit a substantially monochromatic primary color. Two steel spring clips are attached to the housing and extend above the top surface of the housing. Spring clip surfaces contact the housing top surface to provide a resilient frictional force for attachment to a hat visor.Type: GrantFiled: December 26, 2007Date of Patent: March 24, 2009Inventor: William Rex Carter
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Publication number: 20090073679Abstract: This invention relates to a miniature, battery operated, air tight light emitting module having a LED/LEDS that projects at least two different frequencies of light energy. The LEDs are mounted in a protective air-tight shell. The LEDs are activated by a magnetic field of associated magnetic rings. The attachment mechanism to hold the module(s) to safety hard hats and helmets consists of an elastic band allowing a module or series of modules to be attached to the exterior surface of various types of helmets.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 10, 2008Publication date: March 19, 2009Inventor: Lee Wainright
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Publication number: 20090067165Abstract: A canopy lighting device comprising a body having a light source and a base that magnetically couples to the body. The body and the base can be located on opposite sides of a fabric sheet to magnetically clamp the lighting device to the fabric sheet. The base may have an energy source, first electrical connection features coupled electrically to the energy source, and first magnetic connection features. The body may have a light source, second magnetic connection features for cooperating with the first magnetic connection features to clamp the body to the base, and second electrical connection features. The second electrical connection features cooperate with the first electrical connection features of the base when the body and the base are clamped together.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 7, 2007Publication date: March 12, 2009Applicant: SOLAR WIDE INDUSTRIAL LTD.Inventors: Hughes Sanoner, Desmond Wai Nang Tse, Lawrence Chi Hang Chan
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Publication number: 20090059575Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: June 27, 2008Publication date: March 5, 2009Inventor: Richard Crow
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Patent number: 7490965Abstract: A bicycle lighting apparatus comprises a lighting case structured to be mounted to the bicycle and a lighting element supported by the lighting case. A lighting case mounting unit is disposed on the lighting case and is structured to detachably mount a separate display unit to the lighting case.Type: GrantFiled: February 2, 2005Date of Patent: February 17, 2009Assignee: Shimano, Inc.Inventors: Shigekatsu Okada, Takuji Masui