Lamp Bulb Or Lamp Support Axis Adjustable Or Angularly Fixed Relative To Axis Of Flashlight Casing Patents (Class 362/197)
  • Patent number: 11585525
    Abstract: An illuminated display device for a hollowed-out pumpkin having face holes, the illuminated display device being installable in an inner volume of the pumpkin that is carved as a jack-o-lantern having the face holes and positioned at a front outer surface of the pumpkin, includes: a light bearing substrate; a light source emitting light substantially omnidirectionally, the light source being arranged on the light-bearing substrate; a spike configured to be releasably engageable with an inner surface of the jack-o-lantern to secure the positioning of the lighting device within the jack-o-lantern proximate one of the face holes; and a reflector to direct light from the light source through at least one face hole to provide the impression to a viewer, if the face hole is an eye cutout, that the eye of the jack-o-lantern is following a passerby.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 25, 2021
    Date of Patent: February 21, 2023
    Assignee: SIGNATURE BRANDS, LLC
    Inventor: James Egitto
  • Patent number: 11306910
    Abstract: An example electric lighting system includes a lighting device that includes a housing including a lighting element and a power device holding portion. The power device holding portion includes a cavity. The cavity includes a first and a second electrical contact disposed within the cavity. The power device includes a third and a fourth electrical contact. The power device includes a coupling component. The coupling component is removably couplable to the power device holding portion such that an electrical communication is established when the power device is inserted into the cavity at any rotational position relative to the lighting device about a shared central axis. The power device is operable to power the lighting device through the electrical communication. The electrical communication is established between the first electrical contact and the third electrical contact and between the second electrical contact and the fourth electrical contact.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 17, 2020
    Date of Patent: April 19, 2022
    Assignee: Voltra Lighting Ltd.
    Inventors: Baptiste Robin Guedez, Timothy James Alexander Ross
  • Patent number: 11181239
    Abstract: An adjustable lighting lamp includes a lamp head, a lamp body and a connector movably connect the lamp head with the lamp body for adjusting an illumination direction of the lamp head. The connector of the light lamp includes a coupling base connected to the lamp body and a linkage protrusion connected to the lamp head and configured to adjust the light lamp being switched between a first illumination state in which the illumination direction of the lamp head is aligned with an extending direction of the lamp body, a second illumination state in which the illumination direction of the lamp head is perpendicular to the extending direction of the lamp body, and a third illumination state in which an angle between the illumination direction of the lamp head and the extending direction of the lamp body define an obtuse angle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 27, 2019
    Date of Patent: November 23, 2021
    Assignee: NINGBO FUTAI ELECTRIC LIMITED
    Inventor: Fujun Qiu
  • Patent number: 11122786
    Abstract: A heated fishing pole is provided. The device has a hollow elongated body including at least one hand grip, a first open end, and a second closed end, thereby defining an interior volume. At least one heating element in the interior volume is in thermal communication with the at least one hand grip. The heating element is powered by a power source which is in communication with the at least one heating element. A cap is removably securable to the first open end providing access to the interior volume. When the cap is secured to the first open end, a watertight seal is formed preventing water from getting into the interior volume. A control is disposed on an external surface of either the at least one hand grip or the cap, which can be used to select the amount of heat output from the heating element into the hand grip.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 26, 2020
    Date of Patent: September 21, 2021
    Inventor: Stanley John Cherry
  • Patent number: 10966699
    Abstract: One exemplary aspect comprises an illuminated surgical retractor that comprises a blade portion having a top surface and a bottom surface, and having a proximal end and a distal end, the blade portion comprising an operative portion at the distal end, a saddle portion at the proximal end, and a barrel portion connecting the operative portion and the saddle portion; a handle portion connected to the saddle portion; and an illumination assembly. Other aspects will be apparent from the description, drawings, and claims.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 24, 2017
    Date of Patent: April 6, 2021
    Assignee: OBP MEDICAL CORPORATION
    Inventor: Jeffrey Ralph Swift
  • Patent number: 10952712
    Abstract: One exemplary aspect comprises an illuminated surgical retractor that comprises a blade portion having a top surface and a bottom surface, and having a proximal end and a distal end, the blade portion comprising an operative portion at the distal end, a saddle portion at the proximal end, and a barrel portion connecting the operative portion and the saddle portion; a handle portion connected to the saddle portion; and an illumination assembly comprising at least one light source, at least one battery and an activation device for energizing the light source, with the illumination assembly being permanently attached to the retractor. Other aspects will be apparent from the description and claims.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 2, 2016
    Date of Patent: March 23, 2021
    Assignee: OBP MEDICAL CORPORATION
    Inventor: Jeffrey Ralph Swift
  • Patent number: 10881387
    Abstract: One exemplary aspect comprises an illuminated surgical retractor that comprises a blade portion having a top surface and a bottom surface, and having a proximal end and a distal end, the blade portion comprising an operative portion at the distal end, a saddle portion at the proximal end, and a barrel portion connecting the operative portion and the saddle portion; a handle portion connected to the saddle portion; and an illumination assembly. Other aspects will be apparent from the description, drawings, and claims.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 21, 2017
    Date of Patent: January 5, 2021
    Assignee: OBP MEDICAL CORPORATION
    Inventor: Jeffrey Ralph Swift
  • Patent number: 10823381
    Abstract: Provided is a flashlight including a casing, a power module and a light. An opening is disposed at the front end of the casing. A finger compartment penetrating two lateral surfaces of the casing is centrally disposed at the casing. The power module has a first light switch, a second light switch and a power. The first light switch is disposed in the finger compartment of the casing. The second light switch protrudes from the rear end of the casing. The power is disposed in the casing and electrically connected to the first and second light switches. The light is disposed in the opening and electrically connected to the first and second light switches, and one of which drives the light to turn on and turn off. A user can alter a grip and use both hands while illuminated, allowing the flashlight to function as a self-defense tool.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 26, 2019
    Date of Patent: November 3, 2020
    Inventors: Race Wu, Steve John Avila
  • Patent number: 10631717
    Abstract: An endoscope sheath comprising: (a) a tube configured to receive all or a portion of a shaft of an endoscope, the endoscope including a light post in a proximal end region of the endoscope; and (b) an arm attached to and extending from a proximal end region of the sheath; wherein the arm has one or more features that are in communication with the light post to orient the sheath axially and rotationally with respect to the endoscope.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 21, 2018
    Date of Patent: April 28, 2020
    Assignee: Gyrus Acmi, Inc.
    Inventors: Ming J. Cheng, Gregory S. Konstorum
  • Patent number: 10368732
    Abstract: An airway intubation device having a one-piece molded body of biocompatible material with an ergonomically designed hand piece for left hand manipulation. The body includes a cap piece and linear-curved-linear insertion piece having a channel in one side thereof for insertion of an endotracheal tube. The channel has a wide entry portal disposed ahead of the hand piece so that a clinician may load the channel with a tube while the insertion piece is in the mouth of the patient without having to view the entry portal. The device may include a viewing system with a camera so that a clinician can view the insertion of the tube between the vocal cords of a patient without contact.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 28, 2017
    Date of Patent: August 6, 2019
    Assignee: Kings Systems Corporation
    Inventors: John Adam Law, Michael Gross, George James Kovacs, Steve Carkner
  • Patent number: 10317048
    Abstract: A light having a body defining a battery casing for storing one or more batteries, a head rotatably mounted to the body, the head and the body including complementing, contacting, rounded portions, the head further including a light display and an LED light source, the LED light source being electrically connected to the battery casing for providing electrical power to the LED light source when batteries are disposed in the battery casing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 5, 2017
    Date of Patent: June 11, 2019
    Assignee: Coast Cutlery Co.
    Inventors: Douglas R. Hutchens, Stephen E. Hubert, David D. Lewin, Song Yangzhi
  • Patent number: 10244922
    Abstract: Single use laryngoscope handle for use in an ISO 7376 compatible dual component laryngoscope assembly with an illumination arrangement. The laryngoscope handle includes a plastic hand grip, a plastic end cap, and at least one plastic frangible member for engaging a hand grip and an end cap in a pre-actuated position of an end cap which is broken on application of a relatively minor manual detachment force to the end cap, thereby precluding subsequent use of the laryngoscope handle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 20, 2014
    Date of Patent: April 2, 2019
    Assignee: TRUPHATEK INTERNATIONAL LTD.
    Inventors: Aviram Elbaz, Igor Kobets, Gabriel Dan
  • Patent number: 10098524
    Abstract: An endoscope sheath comprising: (a) a tube configured to receive all or a portion of a shaft of an endoscope, the endoscope including a light post in a proximal end region of the endoscope; and (b) an arm attached to and extending from a proximal end region of the sheath; wherein the arm has one or more features that are in communication with the light post to orient the sheath axially and rotationally with respect to the endoscope.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 23, 2014
    Date of Patent: October 16, 2018
    Assignee: GYRUS ACMI, INC.
    Inventors: Ming J. Cheng, Gregory S. Konstorum
  • Patent number: 9930872
    Abstract: A fishing pole including a handle, a lighting unit, a switch and a power storage unit. The lighting unit is located at least partially internal to the handle. The switch is configured to regulate operation of the lighting unit and the power storage unit is configured to energize the lighting unit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 19, 2016
    Date of Patent: April 3, 2018
    Inventor: Lukus Vermillion
  • Patent number: 9820642
    Abstract: An airway intubation device having a one-piece molded body of biocompatible material with an ergonomically designed hand piece for left hand manipulation. The body includes a cap piece and linear-curved-linear insertion piece having a channel in one side thereof for insertion of an endotracheal tube. The channel has a wide entry portal disposed ahead of the hand piece so that a clinician may load the channel with a tube while the insertion piece is in the mouth of the patient without having to view the entry portal. The device includes illumination means and viewing means comprising an eye piece or a video display unit mounted to the cap piece so that a clinician can view the insertion of the tube between the vocal cords of a patient without contact.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 30, 2013
    Date of Patent: November 21, 2017
    Assignee: King Systems Corporation
    Inventors: John Adam Law, Michael Gross, George James Kovacs, Steve Carkner
  • Patent number: 9696018
    Abstract: A light emitting diode luminaire compatible for both top mounting and wall mounting comprises a mounting adapter body suitable to top mounting and wall mounting of the luminaire, a power source for power supply to the luminaire, a radiator, a light source plate, a sucking plate and/or an arm; the mounting adapter body comprises a mounting adapter bracket centered thereof, the mounting adapter bracket can not only be connected to the sucking plate but also connected to the arm. Under the cooperation between the long striped mounting adapter body and the sucking plate and/or arm, the same luminaire can be applicable to a variety of different ways of mounting, with only a few components rather than a complete set of components changed. Thus, not only the procedure and time of production are simplified, but the production cost is greatly reduced.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 20, 2015
    Date of Patent: July 4, 2017
    Assignee: Shenzhen Yaorong Technology Co., Ltd.
    Inventor: Zhiping Ma
  • Patent number: 9341326
    Abstract: A portable, battery-operated flashlight having improved pivoting, switching and focusing features is disclosed. In one aspect of the invention, the flashlight takes the form of an attachment to a head gear for hands free use. In another aspect of the invention, the flashlight takes the form of a head lamp held in place on a user's head by an elastic band. The pivot connection between the body and the base, as well as the serrations on an exterior surface of the body, allows a user to adjust any angular direction of the light as desired. In another aspect of the invention, the flashlight takes the form of a long-handled flashlight having improved switching and focusing capabilities, such that axial movement of the switching assembly turns the flashlight “on” or “off,” as well as causing a position of the lamp to vary in order to focus or defocus the light.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 10, 2014
    Date of Patent: May 17, 2016
    Assignee: MAG INSTRUMENT, INC
    Inventor: Christopher Lee Halasz
  • Patent number: 9185478
    Abstract: A sound system configured to play audio files in a variety of indoor and outdoor environments is disclosed. The system includes a housing, a speaker, a power supply, and a mounting attachment that provides protection for sensitive system components and allow the system to be securely attached to a variety of surfaces and objects.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 15, 2012
    Date of Patent: November 10, 2015
    Assignee: Definitive Technology, LLC
    Inventors: Ryan Andrew Minarik, Michael DiTullo, Quinn Slater Huffstetler, Cormac Eubanks, Anthony Meredeth
  • Patent number: 9118148
    Abstract: A battery connector including an electrical connector including a plurality of terminals, each mechanically and electrically connectable with a battery, the terminals being in electrical communication with each other and mechanically connected to each other with a joint member that permits flexing the batteries with respect to one another.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 9, 2009
    Date of Patent: August 25, 2015
    Inventor: Dov Pikielny
  • Patent number: 8985805
    Abstract: An emergency lighting device includes a charging stand and a flashlight disposed upon the charging stand to charge. The charging stand includes a base, a circuit controller and several lights. A cavity is formed on the front of the base to hold the flashlight. The circuit control board is disposed within the base. The lights are installed on the front of the base and electrically connected to the output terminal of the circuit control board which controls the external power supply for charging the flashlight and a power source of the flashlight for discharging electricity to the lights. The flashlight includes an alarm mounted on a tail of the flashlight to alarm. The alarm includes a mounting base, a buzzer stand, a buzzer, a buzzer drive circuit board, a switch controller and a conductive assembly. The device is capable of charging a flashlight and providing emergency lighting and alarm.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 22, 2012
    Date of Patent: March 24, 2015
    Assignee: Dong Guan Kam Tong Metal & Electric Co., Ltd.
    Inventor: Man Ho Yang
  • Publication number: 20150055332
    Abstract: A portable multi-purpose illumination device that wraps into a compact shape for storage and includes a holding and storage device; a positioning member that is extendable and that is connected to the holding and storage device and around which at least a portion of the positioning member is wrapped for storage; and a light source housed within the holding and storage device and powered by connection to a power source which is at least one of (a) a power supply electrically connected via the positioning member and (b) a detachable battery housed within the holding and storage means. The positioning member is manually deformable and may be attached to various structures. The holding and storage device additionally features a retainer for various lenses and mirrors. The illumination device may be used to view a target object obscured from direct view by an intervening object by positioning the mirror appropriately.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 21, 2013
    Publication date: February 26, 2015
    Inventor: Timothy M. Murphy
  • Patent number: 8926111
    Abstract: A portable computer includes a user interface portion and a screen portion that has a substantially planar surface rotatably coupled to the user interface portion. At least one light fixture is positionably mounted to the screen portion in a stowage position or in a functional position. In some embodiments, the light fixture includes a spring member. In the stowage position, the spring member is compressed, and the light fixture is flush with the substantial planar surface. In the functional position, the spring member is relaxed, and the light fixture illuminates the user interface portion. In some embodiments, the light fixture includes a swivel member that enables 360° rotation of the light fixture.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 17, 2010
    Date of Patent: January 6, 2015
    Assignee: Flextronics AP, LLC
    Inventor: Chung-Kuo Weng
  • Patent number: 8840264
    Abstract: A portable work light clamp system includes a first clamp handle assembly having a proximal end, a mid section and a distal end and a gripping/standing member rotatably coupled to the proximal end of the first clamp handle assembly, a second clamp handle assembly having a proximal end and a distal end and a gripping/standing member rotatably coupled to the proximal end of the second clamp handle assembly, a light assembly coupled to the distal end of the first clamp handle assembly that includes a swivel base member and a light housing pivotally coupled to the swivel base member by a light pivot to selectively pivot 50 degrees about a longitudinal axis of the light pivot and a light base coupled to the swivel base member and rotatable relative to the light base by a swivel connector to selectively rotate 360 degrees around a longitudinal axis of the light base.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 3, 2010
    Date of Patent: September 23, 2014
    Assignee: IBT Holdings, LLC
    Inventors: Francisco Molina, Glenn Robinson
  • Patent number: 8836529
    Abstract: A chain saw hazard warning light and method for using same. A pair of oppositely-directed light sources emit light beams throughout a chain shot hazard warning zone through rectilinear, slotted openings at opposite ends of a housing. The light beams turn on, if and only if, the cutting chain is rotating about the chain guide bar; alternatively, initiation of rotation of the cutting chain is delayed to permit the light beams to turn on some time prior thereto. The zone is defined by first and second pairs of planes that diverge in opposite directions from the chain guide bar, said planes being disposed at equal, acute angles (most preferably 15°) to, and on opposite sides of, a plane that includes the chain guide bar.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 25, 2012
    Date of Patent: September 16, 2014
    Inventor: Kenneth J. Thomsen
  • Patent number: 8833962
    Abstract: A portable pocket light, comprising three sections; (1) a main body containing an electric circuitry board, battery compartment, and a power switch; (2) a lamp section containing a light source, a lens, and a means for rotatably attaching said lamp section to the main body and facilitating rotation of said lamp section in a 300 degree arc about the an extended axis of said main body, and (3) a sheath section comprising two prongs, and an axial means for rotating said main body an unimpaired 360 degrees within the confines of the two sheath prongs. The two prongs further facilitate a self-standing base by means of which the pocket light may rest on a surface and provide stable, adjustably aimed illumination in a plurality of directions and orientations. The pocket light is fabricated with an integral spring-loaded clip which enables temporary attachment of the pocket light to the brim of a wearer's cap, a shirt pocket, or other stable object.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 7, 2012
    Date of Patent: September 16, 2014
    Inventor: Wai-Shing Peter Ko
  • Patent number: 8777446
    Abstract: A portable light may comprise a light body and a light head rotatable relative to the light body. The light head may comprise a light source that may be pivotable relative to a base of the light head. The light source may be electrically connected to the light body by rotatable coaxial connections between the light head and the light body and by rotatable coaxial electrical connections between the base of the light head and the light source. The light may optionally further comprise a hanger movable relative to the light body, or may comprise one or more magnets on the light body, or may comprise a clip on the light body, or a combination thereof.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 8, 2011
    Date of Patent: July 15, 2014
    Assignee: Streamlight, Inc.
    Inventors: Raymond L. Sharrah, Donald J. Keeley, Matthew B. Dalton
  • Patent number: 8770784
    Abstract: A portable, battery-operated flashlight having improved pivoting, switching and focusing features is disclosed. In one aspect of the invention, the flashlight takes the form of an attachment to a head gear for hands free use. In another aspect of the invention, the flashlight takes the form of a head lamp held in place on a user's head by an elastic band. The pivot connection between the body and the base, as well as the serrations on an exterior surface of the body, allows a user to adjust any angular direction of the light as desired. In another aspect of the invention, the flashlight takes the form of a long-handled flashlight having improved switching and focusing capabilities, such that axial movement of the switching assembly turns the flashlight “on” or “off,” as well as causing a position of the lamp to vary in order to focus or defocus the light.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 24, 2012
    Date of Patent: July 8, 2014
    Assignee: Mag Instrument, Inc.
    Inventor: Christopher Lee Halasz
  • Patent number: 8764218
    Abstract: The present invention provides an illumination alert apparatus structure having a cap for use in switch control. The illumination alert apparatus which is illumination-oriented comprises a body, a power unit, and a lightbulb having an illumination unit coupled thereto. The power unit is coupled to an end of the body. The lightbulb is screwed to an external thread formed on an outward side of the body and coupled to the power unit, so as to assemble the illumination alert apparatus. The illumination alert apparatus structure dispenses with other switch-related components which might otherwise compromise the overall esthetical appearance of the illumination alert apparatus, such that the illumination alert apparatus manifests simplicity, beauty, and novelty.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 5, 2011
    Date of Patent: July 1, 2014
    Assignee: Day Sun Industrial Corp.
    Inventor: Hsueh-Chu Yeh
  • Patent number: 8727561
    Abstract: A portable light or device may comprise: a light source or operative element; a switch for controlling energization of the light source or operative element; and a housing supporting the light or operative element and the switch. The housing has a compartment having a relatively larger transverse dimension in one region for receiving a battery having a corresponding larger transverse dimension and has a relatively smaller transverse dimension at least at one end thereof for receiving a battery having a corresponding smaller transverse dimension. At least one electrical contact in the compartment is movable for making electrical connection to batteries having a relatively shorter length and a relatively longer length.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 17, 2011
    Date of Patent: May 20, 2014
    Assignee: Streamlight, Inc.
    Inventors: Raymond L. Sharrah, Thomas D. Boris, Brian Orme, Mark W. Snyder
  • Patent number: 8684553
    Abstract: A solar powered lighting fixture having a multi-paneled solar array that maximizes the generation of solar energy during the course of a day. The outdoor lighting fixture of the present invention includes a multi-paneled solar array housing positioned on an extension rod that includes a plurality of solar panels arranged in a slanted configuration about the periphery of the housing unit. The housing unit is positioned on the extension rod so as to be elevated above the ground but below the actual light fixture. Employing a housing unit separate from the light fixture permits a greater variety of shapes to be used for the light fixture. Moreover, it allows the individual solar panels to be positioned at an optimal angle for maximizing exposure to solar radiation. Each of the solar panels is independent of the others, charging the battery separately so as not interfere with the other solar panels.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 21, 2011
    Date of Patent: April 1, 2014
    Assignee: International Development LLC
    Inventor: Chi Gon Chen
  • Patent number: 8662700
    Abstract: A flashlight has a casing, designed for hand-carrying, housing a motor connected to a lighthead by a mechanical linkage, one or more power sources configured to supply power to the lighthead and to the motor, and a user-operable control device configured to control a motion of the lighthead. The lighthead contains or is attached to a lighting element, the user-operable control device includes a switching assembly, and the lighthead is rotatable about an axis. The mechanical linkage is configured to translate a motive force from the motor into motion of the lighthead. Operation of the switching device rotates the lighthead, easily adjusting the direction of the light beam emitted by the flashlight at the touch of a finger.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 9, 2010
    Date of Patent: March 4, 2014
    Inventor: Paul O'Sullivan
  • Patent number: 8641226
    Abstract: A flashlight lamp rotation structure capable of rotating the direction of a lamp to meet the need for a flashlight illumination direction includes the lamp equipped with an illumination light source and movably pivotally coupled to the upper end of a flashlight body. The illumination light source in the lamp coupled to the upper end of the flashlight body can undergo a preset change of the color of lamp light, or the lamp can rotate in a preset direction, so as to provide illumination flexibly.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 19, 2012
    Date of Patent: February 4, 2014
    Assignee: Shih-Hao Wang
    Inventor: Hsueh-Chu Yeh
  • Patent number: 8632205
    Abstract: The present invention relates to an LED lighting module using AC power, where an AC-driven LED lighting is implemented by a simplified rectifier circuit and by adjusting the number of LED elements, without using a dedicated circuit configuration such as SMPS, and the LED modules are arranged in a way to enable a multiplicity of unit modules to be driven with a single power supply. The LED lighting module using AC power contains a power supply which receives AC power; unit modules, each having at least two LED sets connected together, each having one LED element or plural interconnected LED elements driven by an input power; and rectifier circuits, each being separately installed to which the power is input, for rectifying AC power which is input through the power supply when a multiplicity of unit modules form a loop.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 1, 2009
    Date of Patent: January 21, 2014
    Inventor: Hyun-Seop Shim
  • Patent number: 8628211
    Abstract: A lighting assembly is provided including a support member configured to engage an object that is to be illuminated. A solar cell is rotatably joined to the support member. A lighting member is powered by the solar cell. The lighting member is rotatably joined to the support member to position a light provided in the lighting member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 25, 2011
    Date of Patent: January 14, 2014
    Assignee: Jensen Group, LLC
    Inventors: William Mark Jensen, Heath A Doty
  • Patent number: 8616722
    Abstract: An inspection lamp with interchangeable mount including a housing having a front and rear, at least one blue/ultraviolet LED for emitting light in a blue/ultraviolet wavelength range from the front of the housing, at least one white LED for emitting broad spectrum visible light from the front of the housing, a mounting apparatus for removably mounting the housing to a mounting fixture, the mounting apparatus including a lamp adapter, and a slot located in the rear of the housing for slidably receiving the lamp adapter.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 24, 2010
    Date of Patent: December 31, 2013
    Assignee: Spectronics Corporation
    Inventors: John Duerr, Gustavo Garcia
  • Patent number: 8596810
    Abstract: A lighting device includes a base (1) and a light (2). The light (2) includes a housing (21) receiving a controller (22) electrically connected to a lighting element (24), a chargeable battery (25), and a switch module (26). A female coupler (3) is provided on one of the base (1) and the light (2). A male coupler (4) is provided on the other of the base (1) and the light (2). The female coupler (3) is detachably engaged with the male coupler (4) to detachably mount the light (2) to the base (1). The light (2) is detachable from the base (1) and can be used independently.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 13, 2012
    Date of Patent: December 3, 2013
    Assignee: Kepro Development Inc.
    Inventors: Chih-Hen Lin, Wen-Pin Liang
  • Patent number: 8511847
    Abstract: A portable light may comprise: a generally rectangular light body having a pair of opposing extensions or projections thereon, the light body having a generally rectangular cavity for receiving a source of electrical power therein; a generally cylindrical light head rotatably supported between the extensions of the light body adjacent the light body, the light head including a light source for producing light; and a switch for selectively actuating the light source. The light may include interchangeably a generally rectangular battery or a plural cylindrical batteries, and the battery or batteries may be rechargeable.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 1, 2011
    Date of Patent: August 20, 2013
    Assignee: Streamlight, Inc.
    Inventors: Raymond L. Sharrah, Peter J. Ziegenfuss, Brian Orme
  • Patent number: 8449136
    Abstract: A handheld searchlight for producing a high intensity beam of light output has an elongated housing including a handle portion for gripping by a user. A head has a window opening for transmitting a light beam. There is a mechanical coupling between the housing and the head. A parabolic reflector is mounted in the head facing the window and has an aperture for accommodating a high intensity lamp. The reflector has a longitudinal optical axis. The rotation of the head about the coupling causes movement of the parabolic reflector relative to the lamp along the optical axis thereby changing a spread of the high-intensity light beam. The searchlight further includes a rotatable bezel ring mounted on the head and a filter ring mount connected to the rotatable bezel. An optical filter is mounted in the filter ring mount.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 16, 2012
    Date of Patent: May 28, 2013
    Assignee: Xenonics Holdings, Inc.
    Inventors: Gary Palmer, Jeffrey Kennedy
  • Patent number: 8408733
    Abstract: An illuminating device may be used, for example, as a portable illuminator, book light and travel light. The illuminating device may include a head, a pair of rails and a base. The illuminating device may be manipulated into numerous positions including extended and retracted positions such that the light source may be positioned in a variety of positions relative to the base which may include a clip for securing structure the illuminating device to a variety of structures including books, magazines, tables, e-readers and bags, to name a few.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 28, 2010
    Date of Patent: April 2, 2013
    Assignee: Sol-Light, LLC
    Inventors: David Nelson, Wai-ming Law
  • Patent number: 8376569
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: September 28, 2011
    Date of Patent: February 19, 2013
    Assignee: Stanley Black & Decker, Inc.
    Inventors: Thomas Pelletier, Karl Vanderbeek, Brian McNeill
  • Patent number: 8366290
    Abstract: A flashlight having a main power circuit and a barrel is disclosed. The main power circuit includes a light source and a portable power source for supporting the light source. The barrel is not within the main power circuit. The flashlight also has a ball for holding the light source. The light source is fit and in contact with the inner surface of the ball. The outer circumference of the ball has an array of fin-like protrusions for effectively dissipating heat from the light source.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 14, 2009
    Date of Patent: February 5, 2013
    Assignee: Mag Instrument, Inc.
    Inventor: Anthony Maglica
  • Patent number: 8348454
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: January 30, 2009
    Date of Patent: January 8, 2013
    Assignee: Blackbeam LLC
    Inventors: Louis F. Henry, Justin Cohen
  • Patent number: 8328386
    Abstract: Disclosed is a method and apparatus for providing a light emitting diode and driving circuitry integrated into a component module that will retrofit common incandescent lightbulb applications. The disclosed embodiments will perform with high efficiency at a wide operating voltage range with a very small size allowing for the incorporation within the envelope and form of existing lightbulb bases. Therefore, a single universal LED light bulb module can be used to replace the dozens of conventional LED and incandescent lights currently being used. The electronic circuitries used to drive the LEDs are extremely compact and consequently can be incorporated in nearly any standard bulb base.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 6, 2011
    Date of Patent: December 11, 2012
    Assignee: TerraLUX, Inc.
    Inventors: Anthony Catalano, Daniel Harrison
  • Patent number: 8262246
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: March 20, 2009
    Date of Patent: September 11, 2012
    Assignee: Stanley Black & Decker, Inc.
    Inventors: Thomas Pelletier, Karl Vanderbeek, Brian McNeill
  • Patent number: 8215790
    Abstract: A light-emitting product (for example, a flashlight) includes a first housing includes a light source for emitting light and a lens system that is adjustable in position relative to the light source. The second housing can be attached to the first housing and includes a power source for the light source. When the first housing and the second housing are attached, the first housing and the second housing can be moved relative to each other to adjust the position of the lens system relative to the position of the light source to focus the light from the light source.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 6, 2010
    Date of Patent: July 10, 2012
    Assignee: The Gillette Company
    Inventors: Bryan L. Hesse, John Rotondo, Michael L. O'Banion, Joseph Paul, David Mathieu
  • Patent number: 8210709
    Abstract: A combination for use in aligning a substantial point source of light with respect to an axis of a reflector is provided. The combination includes a reflector, a lamp bulb having a substantial point source of light, and a movable lamp bulb holder. The movable holder may be moved using an actuating member. The reflector has a first open end for emitting a light beam, a second end and an axis extending between the first and second reflector ends. The lamp bulb is secured to the movable holder and is disposed about the second end of the reflector. The actuating member is operatively coupled to the movable holder at an actuation interface for moving the substantial point source of light relative to the axis of the reflector and aligning the substantial point source of light with the reflector axis and the focal point of the reflector. Flashlights employing the combination are provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 26, 2008
    Date of Patent: July 3, 2012
    Assignee: Mag Instrument, Inc.
    Inventor: Anthony Maglica
  • Patent number: 8197083
    Abstract: A portable, battery-operated flashlight having improved pivoting, switching and focusing features is disclosed. In one aspect of the invention, the flashlight takes the form of an attachment to a head gear for hands free use. In another aspect of the invention, the flashlight takes the form of a head lamp held in place on an user's head by an elastic band. The pivot connection between the body and the base, as well as the serrations on an exterior surface of the body, allows a user to adjust any angular direction of the light as desired. In another aspect of the invention, the flashlight takes the form of a long-handled flashlight having improved switching and focusing capabilities, such that axial movement of the switching assembly turns the flashlight “on” or “off,” as well as causing a position of the lamp to vary in order to focus or defocus the light.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 11, 2008
    Date of Patent: June 12, 2012
    Assignee: Mag Instrument, Inc.
    Inventor: Christopher Lee Halasz
  • Patent number: 8182109
    Abstract: Various lighting device implementations and related methods may be used to selectively provide various types of light in response to user-actuated controls. In one example, a lighting device includes a plurality of light sources, a body, a head, and one or more controls adapted to adjust operation of the light sources. The body includes a housing. The head includes a bezel adapted to rotate relative to the body to select between at least a first one of the light sources and a second one of the light sources. The head also includes a lens adapted to rotate eccentrically relative to a centerline of the head in response to rotation of the bezel. The lens includes a light inlet adapted to be selectively positioned over the first light source, the second light source, or neither of the light sources as the lens rotates eccentrically relative to the centerline of the head.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 8, 2010
    Date of Patent: May 22, 2012
    Assignee: SureFire, LLC
    Inventors: John W. Matthews, Michael D. Picciotta, William Wells
  • Patent number: 8157409
    Abstract: The present invention provides a light emitting means having a structure that can be used as a light emitting ornament in a sports ground or an event location, a fishing light for the long-line fishery, or light emitting means that can be formed to a specific shape by being continuously assembled with another light emitting means.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 23, 2010
    Date of Patent: April 17, 2012
    Assignee: Centro Corporation
    Inventor: Woo-Kyung Sim
  • Patent number: 8157407
    Abstract: A handheld searchlight for producing a high intensity beam of light output has an elongated housing including a handle portion for gripping by a user. A head has a window opening for transmitting a light beam. There is a mechanical coupling between the housing and the head. A parabolic reflector is mounted in the head facing the window and has an aperture for accommodating a high intensity lamp. The reflector has a longitudinal optical axis. The rotation of the head about the coupling causes movement of the parabolic reflector relative to the lamp along the optical axis thereby changing a spread of the high-intensity light beam. The searchlight further includes a rotatable bezel ring mounted on the head and a filter ring mount connected to the rotatable bezel. An optical filter is mounted in the filter ring mount.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 7, 2008
    Date of Patent: April 17, 2012
    Assignee: Xenonics Holdings, Inc.
    Inventors: Gary Palmer, Jeffrey Kennedy