Cylindrical Flashlight Casing Patents (Class 362/202)
  • Patent number: 11933478
    Abstract: A main unit of a lighting device with expandable functionality. The main unit includes at least one light source, driver electronics, and a housing with an at least partially light-permeable housing wall. The main unit further includes a coupling element for forming a wireless coupling interface to an extension unit, wherein the coupling element is located within the housing and is designed such that the wireless coupling between the main unit and the extension unit through the partially light-permeable housing wall is carried out. Furthermore, an extension unit and a lighting device are provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 5, 2021
    Date of Patent: March 19, 2024
    Assignee: LEDVANCE GMBH
    Inventors: Alexander Niggebaum, Krister Bergenek
  • Patent number: 11879603
    Abstract: A work light including a body having a mount surface, a pair of ferromagnetic members coupled to the body and disposed adjacent the mount surface, and a recess defined in the mount surface in the space between the pair of ferromagnetic members. The pair of ferromagnetic members define a space therebetween. The recess is a keyhole slot configured to receive a nail from which the work light can be hung. The work light further includes a light source pivotably coupled to the body opposite the mount surface, such that the light source pivots relative to the body about a vertical axis when the work light is hung using the recess.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 1, 2022
    Date of Patent: January 23, 2024
    Assignee: MILWAUKEE ELECTRIC TOOL CORPORATION
    Inventors: Duane W. Wenzel, Brian Cornell, Alan Amundson, Jun Ma, Jay J. Rosenbecker, Jing Su, Jason Isaacs
  • Patent number: 11859800
    Abstract: Some embodiments of the present fixtures include a mechanical actuator configured to direct movement of a light mount along an arcuate path defined by arcuate bearing surface(s). Some embodiments of the present fixtures include a rotatable portion coupled to a stationary portion at an interface that is at least partially defined by smooth surface(s). Some embodiments of the present mounts include a base having a sidewall that defines an outer perimeter and mounting tab(s), each movable between a deployed state and a retracted state in which at least a portion of the mounting tab is disposed within the outer perimeter. Some embodiments of the present removable shroud assemblies include a lens coupled to a second end of a shroud and movable from a first position to a second position in which a portion of the lens is not in contact with the second end of the shroud.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 28, 2022
    Date of Patent: January 2, 2024
    Assignee: LUCIFER LIGHTING COMPANY
    Inventors: Ben Mathews, Scott Bell
  • Patent number: 11543093
    Abstract: A lighting apparatus is provided with a housing forming a battery housing and a light housing separated via a partitioning wall. A light module is supported by the light housing and includes a heat sink located at least partially within the light housing and at least one LED supported by the heat sink. A battery receptacle formed within the battery housing to slidingly receive a battery pack at least partially into the battery housing. An intake opening is formed within the partitioning wall and an air vent is formed in fluid communication with the light housing. In operation, an airflow passes in thermal contact with the battery pack from the battery housing into the light housing through the intake opening, and from the light housing in thermal contact with the heat sink out of the air vent.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 6, 2021
    Date of Patent: January 3, 2023
    Assignee: Black & Decker Inc.
    Inventors: Daniel Puzio, Daniel L. Schwarz, Ethan L. Helmer
  • Patent number: 11484810
    Abstract: A light-sabre type accessory comprises a tubular blade including a tube with a proximal end and a distal end. The accessory also includes a handle having a sleeve with first and second ends, into which is inserted a control unit controlling at least one lighting source lighting the tubular blade. A system for removably fixing the tubular blade on the handle through its proximal end includes a mouthpiece fitted to the proximal end of the tube and a clamping ring engaged to be fitted onto the mouthpiece and fixed to the first end of the sleeve. The mouthpiece also includes a shoulder able to abut against the first end of the sleeve and the sleeve includes, from its first end, a well in which the mouthpiece is engaged up to its shoulder, the clamping ring being engaged from the distal end of the tube to be fitted onto the mouthpiece.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 26, 2019
    Date of Patent: November 1, 2022
    Assignee: GROUPE LDLC
    Inventors: Laurent Faivre, Jasmine Marchetti
  • Patent number: 11421850
    Abstract: An aroma diffuser with changing of rotating pattern lighting uses a patterned light-transmitting film designed to cover the outside of a light-emitting device, and one side of the patterned light-transmitting film is combined with a rotating ring driven by a transmission device. The light-emitting device radiates the light source to the patterned light-transmitting film, and the light effect of the pattern is transmitted to the outer light-transmitting casing through the patterned light-transmitting film to display the aesthetics of patterned light and shadow. The rotating ring can rotate the patterned light-transmitting film to change the lighting effect of its pattern or text. The light-emitting device can use different colors to generate light to reflect the graphics of the patterned light-transmitting film as colored light and shadow displayed in the light-transmitting casing, thereby producing light decoration or lighting and heating the aroma substances filled in the aroma diffuser.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 20, 2022
    Date of Patent: August 23, 2022
    Assignee: DONGGUAN YIH TEH ELECTRIC PRODUCTS CO., LTD.
    Inventor: Ming Jen Hsiao
  • Patent number: 11385030
    Abstract: An electronic dazzling element has at least one optical emitter for emitting light pulses, which contains an electronic light-emitting device for generating light pulses, and a control device for controlling the light-emitting device of the optical emitter. In order to reduce the brightness reduction of the light pulses as a distance from the dazzling element increases, the optical emitter is configured to emit a collimated light beam. In order to simultaneously achieve the dazzling effect in as large a spatial region as possible, a beam direction of the collimated light beam may be changed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 3, 2021
    Date of Patent: July 12, 2022
    Assignee: Diehl Stiftung & Co. KG
    Inventors: Johannes Hoelzl, Robert Stark, Oliver Klettke, Mathias Glasmacher, Wolfgang Cabanski
  • Patent number: 11059418
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides a night vision imaging system (NVIS) lighting system, comprising a frame comprising a first light source, a second light source adjacent to the first light source, a third light source adjacent to the second light source, and a diffuser mounted to the frame and encasing the first light source, the second light source, and the third light source. The first light source may comprise a first dominant wavelength, the second light source may comprise a second dominant wavelength different from the first dominant wavelength, and the third light source may comprise a third dominant wavelength different from the first dominant wavelength and the second dominant wavelength. Light emitted from the first light source, the second light source, and the third light source may be blended to generate a first blended light source comprising a first target output color.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 25, 2019
    Date of Patent: July 13, 2021
    Assignee: Goodrich Lighting Systems, Inc.
    Inventor: Philippe Lapujade
  • Patent number: 10330280
    Abstract: A shield for a bulb of a lighting base includes an upper portion for at least partially encircling a bulb and means for coupling the upper portion to a lighting base. Another shield includes a first portion and a second portion. The first portion at least partially encircles and protects a bulb such that if a lighting base, a bulb and the shield are dropped on a surface, a bulb cannot come into contact with a surface. The second portion is for coupling the shield to a lighting base. The first portion has a length and at least one side of the first portion, as defined along the length of the first portion, is open to the bulb.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 9, 2014
    Date of Patent: June 25, 2019
    Inventor: Patricia A. Armstrong
  • Patent number: 10251230
    Abstract: An electronic torch is disclosed which includes at least one light emitting diode disposed in each one of a plurality of sections of the electronic torch. In one embodiment, each one of the plurality of sections of the electronic torch is independently selectable to activate the at least one light emitting diode disposed in each one of the plurality of sections of the electronic torch. In another embodiment, a mobile device may be connected to the electronic torch and provide instructions to the torch via a wired or wireless connection.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 13, 2017
    Date of Patent: April 2, 2019
    Assignee: Zyntony, Inc.
    Inventors: Robin Urry, Roger Johnsen, Russell Scott, Jay Davis
  • Patent number: 10220900
    Abstract: The compact lamp consists of a light source, a focusing lens, a specially shaped secondary lens with a saddle-shaped output surface, a light transmitting element, a battery holding chamber with an electrical control circuit connected to a button for control of the lamp source via a magnetic contact. Some of these elements are placed inside the lamp housing, mounted on an end of a handlebar or another suitable lighting device, and some other elements, including the battery and the magnetic control circuit, are installed inside the handlebar tube or the housing of the lighting device. The compact optical layout enables a beam, which is sharply limited in the vertical plane and sufficiently wide in the horizontal plane and is suitable for daytime running lamps, night headlamps or position lights. When at least two light sources are used in one lamp, beams of different light dispersion patterns can be electrically toggled.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 29, 2016
    Date of Patent: March 5, 2019
    Assignee: VILNIUS UNIVERSITY
    Inventors: Saulius Rudys, Juras Banys, Robertas Grigalaitis
  • Patent number: 10145547
    Abstract: A cable light includes a battery receptacle that is electrically coupled to a first light module and a second light module. The battery receptacle includes a battery port that receives and retains a battery, such as a power tool battery pack. The first light module and the second light module each include a housing supporting a lens, a light emitter such as an LED, a reflector, and a hanger to hang the light modules on a workpiece. The first light module is electrically coupled to the battery receptacle, and the second light module is electrically coupled to the battery receptacle via a connection with the first light module. The battery receptacle communicates electrical power from the battery pack to the light modules to power the light emitters.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 7, 2017
    Date of Patent: December 4, 2018
    Assignee: TTI (MACAO COMMERCIAL OFFSHORE) LIMITED
    Inventors: Patrick L. Wills, Matthew T. Aaron, Brian Mertel, W. Steven Register, Ryan Altenburger
  • Patent number: 10124851
    Abstract: In some embodiments, an electric scooter comprises a deck configured to support a rider, front and rear wheels, a handlebar assembly that includes a handlebar, a left handle, and a right handle, a steering column that includes a steering tube and the handlebar assembly, and an electric motor configured to provide mechanical power to at least one of the front and the rear wheels. One or more of the steering column, steering tube, handlebar assembly, handlebar, left handle, right handle, and deck can be configured to be detachable and comprise one or more rechargeable battery packs. In addition, one or more of the steering column, steering tube, handlebar assembly, handlebar, left handle, right handle, and deck can be configured to receive one or more removable rechargeable batteries.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 22, 2015
    Date of Patent: November 13, 2018
    Assignee: Bravo Sports
    Inventors: Jack B. Lovley, II, Joseph C. Klingl, Mark Groenhuyzen, Kenneth Edlauer
  • Patent number: 10119686
    Abstract: A portable light may comprise: a light body defining at least a part of a passage, a light source supported by the light body, a switch for controlling the light source, and a deployable hanger for hanging the light from an object. The deployable hanger may comprise: a spring finger proximate the passage, and a hanger ring having at least first and second flat surfaces disposed in the passage and engaging the spring finger. The spring finger bears against the first flat surface of the hanger ring for biasing the hanger ring to a first position and bears against the second flat surface of the hanger ring for biasing the hanger ring to a second position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 2, 2016
    Date of Patent: November 6, 2018
    Assignee: Streamlight, Inc.
    Inventors: Raymond L. Sharrah, Matthew B. Dalton
  • Patent number: 10113735
    Abstract: A portable LED light has a series of different LED heads, with different light characteristics, for connection to a lighting device body that includes a battery and LED driver electronics. Each of the different light heads can have specific light color temperatures, maximum intensities and other features. A heat sink with cooling fins dissipates heat from the LEDs, and a fan can be included, either on the housing or on a light head. An alternative light head can be for underwater use, with the internal LEDs and electronics of the light head, as well as the body, being water sealed. Cooling of the underwater form of light is by direct contact of a heat sink with surrounding water.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 8, 2017
    Date of Patent: October 30, 2018
    Assignee: Light & Motion Industries
    Inventors: Daniel T. Emerson, Jarod Armer, Eric Simon, Brooks Patrick Lame
  • Patent number: 10085322
    Abstract: A method for increasing battery life in a lighting device powered by a battery source in which an electronic switch is caused to provide a declining power supply to a light emitting diode (“LED”) as a power profile of the battery source declines.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 20, 2017
    Date of Patent: September 25, 2018
    Assignee: MAG INSTRUMENT, INC.
    Inventors: Anthony Maglica, Stacey West
  • Patent number: 10004394
    Abstract: A solid state illuminator can be used for a variety of surgery procedures, such as retinal surgery. A retinal illumination system my have at least one light emitting diode located on a substrate with the substrate positioned on an eye of a patient. A light pipe can continuously extend from the light emitting diode into a sclera of the eye via a cannula. A system controller may be configured to activate the light emitting diode to illuminate an interior of the eye.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 30, 2015
    Date of Patent: June 26, 2018
    Assignee: LUMENDEVICES, LLC
    Inventors: Kenneth J. Overton, Rajiv Anand
  • Patent number: 9982870
    Abstract: An illuminating device includes an insulative housing, at least two electrodes and a light source. The insulative housing has opposite front and rear surfaces and is formed with at least two through holes. Each of the through holes is defined by a hole wall and penetrates the front and rear surfaces. Each of the electrodes includes a first conductive segment formed proximate the front surface, a second conductive segment formed proximate the rear surface, and a connecting segment formed inside a respective one of the through holes and interconnecting electrically the first and second conductive segments. The light source is disposed on the front surface and includes first and second connecting terminals each being electrically coupled to the first conductive segment of a corresponding one of the electrodes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 26, 2018
    Date of Patent: May 29, 2018
    Assignee: Taiwan Green Point Enterprises Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Pen-Yi Liao, Chung-Ho Liu, Hung-Chun Chen
  • Patent number: 9978225
    Abstract: A flashlight capable of operating with its head removed in a candle mode is combined with a wand which has two inner zones to receive either the head of the flashlight or the barrel of the flashlight.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 19, 2017
    Date of Patent: May 22, 2018
    Assignee: MAG INSTRUMENT, INC.
    Inventor: Anthony Maglica
  • Patent number: 9954205
    Abstract: A battery compartment for a device has a single cavity that is segmented into discrete slots, each slot associated with projections that secure and immobilize any batteries inserted into the compartment. Each slot is sized to receive a different size of battery, and the slots are positioned relative to one another to prevent batteries of different sizes from being inserted into the compartment. A shelf may be integrated within the slot(s), and the shelf may include a channel or a multi-planar yet unitary contact member to establish a single point of electrical connection between the battery compartment and the device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 12, 2016
    Date of Patent: April 24, 2018
    Assignee: ENERGIZER BRANDS, LLC
    Inventors: Jyh-Dong Liu, Michael Brandon, Chad E. Law
  • Patent number: 9903565
    Abstract: An illuminating device includes an insulative housing, at least two electrodes and a light source. The insulative housing has opposite front and rear surfaces and is formed with at least two through holes. Each of the through holes is defined by a hole wall and penetrates the front and rear surfaces. Each of the electrodes includes a first conductive segment formed proximate the front surface, a second conductive segment formed proximate the rear surface, and a connecting segment formed inside a respective one of the through holes and interconnecting electrically the first and second conductive segments. The light source is disposed on the front surface and includes first and second connecting terminals each being electrically coupled to the first conductive segment of a corresponding one of the electrodes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 23, 2015
    Date of Patent: February 27, 2018
    Assignee: Taiwan Green Point Enterprises Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Pen-Yi Liao, Chung-Ho Liu, Hung-Chun Chen
  • Patent number: 9845938
    Abstract: A flashlight is protected from damage due to shock such as occurs when a flashlight is dropped, crushed or otherwise physically abused. A plastic molding can be attached to either the front or rear portion of a flashlight or to both portions to resiliently absorb shock forces. A series of thin fins projects axially outwardly from the molding to resiliently deform upon impact so as to absorb shock and distribute the shock around the ends of the flashlight and to reduce stress concentrations around the ends of the flashlight. A series of axially-extending and radially-extending ribs further protects the flashlight from axially and radially-directed shock forces and further absorb shock forces. An optional safety crush or clearance zone can be provided between each shock absorber and the flashlight.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 18, 2016
    Date of Patent: December 19, 2017
    Inventors: Douglas Kaye, Andrea Hoffmeier, John Oliver
  • Patent number: 9822948
    Abstract: A luminaire module delivers light with a beam angle of ?. The luminaire module includes a light emitting module and a reflector positioned symmetrically about an axis. Light produced by the light emitting module exits the light emitting module from one or more spatially-extended light emitting portions. The light emitting portion(s) is (are) fully contained within a spatially extended notional design envelope which is used to guide the design of reflector and its corresponding reflective surface, such that when any light exiting the light emitting portions through the design envelope strikes the reflective surface of the reflector, the light does not return to the source and escapes from the luminaire module within a beam angle ?, with no more than a single reflection from a reflector.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 12, 2013
    Date of Patent: November 21, 2017
    Assignee: Quarkstar LLC
    Inventors: George E. Smith, Robert C. Gardner, Roland H. Haitz, Louis Lerman
  • Patent number: 9657929
    Abstract: The invention relates to a lamp, comprising a light source for generating a light beam in the direction of a main axis and a first direction-dependent tilt switch for controlling the light source depending on the angle between the main axis and the vertical, wherein the switching direction of the first tilt switch extends in a main plane which runs along the main axis. This enables the use of a tilt switch which functions in only one direction and has a much simpler construction than a switch which functions in two dimensions, such as in the prior art. Furthermore, such a switch has the advantage of a small volume, which advantage is also realized when more switches are used in the lamp. According to another preferred embodiment, the lamp comprises a housing and the housing is provided with marking means for marking the position of the lamp in which the main plane extends vertically.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 31, 2016
    Date of Patent: May 23, 2017
    Assignee: Steinar Holding B.V.
    Inventor: Steinar Finn Boye Henskes
  • Patent number: 9534750
    Abstract: There is provided a hand held flashlight having different intensity and direction of projected light controlled by switches which function independently or pently.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 16, 2012
    Date of Patent: January 3, 2017
    Inventor: Ronnie Pritchett
  • Patent number: 9494285
    Abstract: A flashlight having a LED directly mounted to a top surface of a heat sink without the use of a printed circuit board and two mechanical spiral engagement systems, one in the housing, the other in a head assembly, such that the LED is turned on when power from an electrical circuit is applied to the heatsink which is thermally connected to a first electrically conductive member of the LED and a second electrically conductive member of the LED which is insulated within the heatsink from the heatsink, and the light provided by the LED may be varied by rotating the head assembly relative to the housing while the heat sink, the switch assembly and the power source remain stationary.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 3, 2016
    Date of Patent: November 15, 2016
    Assignee: MAG INSTRUMENT, INC
    Inventor: Anthony Maglica
  • Patent number: 9488361
    Abstract: A flashlight has housing with a first mechanical spiral engagement system, a head assembly with a second mechanical spiral engagement system that engages the first mechanical spiral engagement system when the head assembly is coupled to the housing, an LED light source module fixedly held by a heat sink fixedly held by the housing, a power source held within the housing, and a switch assembly, wherein light provided by the LED light source module may be varied by rotating the head assembly relative to the housing while the heat sink, the switch assembly and the power source remain stationary.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 3, 2016
    Date of Patent: November 8, 2016
    Assignee: MAG INSTRUMENT, INC.
    Inventor: Anthony Maglica
  • Patent number: 9478108
    Abstract: A multi-functional, multi-directional wearable safety lighting device is disclosed herein that includes a main light housing and a magnetic mounting assembly coupleable to a bottom surface of the main light housing. The mounting assembly is configured to secure the wearable safety lighting device to a user. The main light housing includes warning light elements coupled front and rear side surfaces. A directional work light is coupled to the front side surface of the main housing and is distinct from the warning light elements. A power source supplies power to the warning light elements and the work light. A controller is programmed to energize the warning light elements in select subgroups following depression of a first control button or a second control button, and energize the directional work light following depression of a third control button.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 4, 2014
    Date of Patent: October 25, 2016
    Assignee: Archangel Device LLC
    Inventors: Kevin D. Matte, Ronald R. Dir, Chad J. Stillman
  • Patent number: 9222631
    Abstract: An electric torch includes an enclosure for housing at least two battery units, a head portion, a front connecting unit secured to a front end of the enclosure, and a rear connecting unit secured to a rear end of the enclosure opposite to the front end. The front connecting unit and the rear connecting unit are electrically connected to opposite terminals of the at least two battery units, to connect the at least two battery unit in serial or parallel, or in combination of serial and parallel connection to act as the power supply of the electric torch. The power supply includes a first electrode and a second electrode with the polarity thereof reverse to the polarity of the first electrode.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 8, 2013
    Date of Patent: December 29, 2015
    Inventor: Daniel Kai Yu Lam
  • Patent number: 9206976
    Abstract: A light emitting diode (LED) lighting device including a circuit configured to energize a surface mount LED lamp having an integral LED heat sink with a source of power. The LED lighting device further includes a printed circuit board having a first side, a second side and a metallic thermal connector extending from the first side to the second side. The surface mount LED lamp is attached to the first side with the LED heat sink in contact with the metallic thermal connector. The LED lighting device further includes a fixture configured to hold the printed circuit board and position a metallic heat sink on the second side of the printed circuit board in contact with the metallic thermal connector.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 17, 2015
    Date of Patent: December 8, 2015
    Inventor: Kevin McDermott
  • Patent number: 9046230
    Abstract: A modular flashlight and a modular flashlight system are provided. In one example, the modular flashlight includes a base configuration that can be modified with a modular extension unit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 24, 2013
    Date of Patent: June 2, 2015
    Assignee: Tactical Impulse LLC
    Inventor: Paul O'Brien
  • Patent number: 9039233
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to an electronic candle with an electronic light source. The electronic candle has a candle body with an interior cavity. A removable battery module supplies power to the electronic candle and is removable from the interior cavity of the candle body. The electronic candle can have a base cap module for closing the interior cavity of the candle body and a speaker for generating sound. The speaker can be positioned between the battery module and the base cap module, and directed to project sound downward. Apertures in the battery module and/or the base cap module allow sound from the speaker to pass through the aperture or apertures into the interior cavity of the candle body. Accordingly, the candle body can resonate and/or amplify sound generated by the speaker.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 16, 2013
    Date of Patent: May 26, 2015
    Assignee: Winvic Sales Inc.
    Inventors: Bernard Fournier, Carlos Carpintero, John Bacher, Kim McCavit
  • Patent number: 9010960
    Abstract: A flashlight having integrated rolling protection, including a rod-shaped housing, at the first end of which a light body is arranged and at the opposite, second end of which a cap is arranged, wherein the light body has a light outlet opening and a circumferential wall having a rounded outer contour, which circumferential wall surrounds the light outlet opening, and the circumferential wall is designed as having at least one rolling protection surface that cuts the cross-section of the circumferential wall in the manner of a secant. The aim is to provide a flashlight having effective and captive rolling protection. Said aim is achieved by a flashlight for which a support ring raised relative to the rod-shaped housing is formed on the second end or the cap, the outer contour of said support ring lying in a common plane with the at least one rolling protection surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 8, 2012
    Date of Patent: April 21, 2015
    Inventor: Dieter Rix
  • Patent number: 8926137
    Abstract: An electronic lighting device may comprise an enclosure, a light-emitting element, a flame sheet and a swing mechanism. The flame sheet is movably supported or suspended on the enclosure, and may comprise an upper sheet which is of a flame-like shape. The upper sheet is configured to be exposed above the top of the enclosure. Light from the light-emitting element intersects with the surface of the upper sheet so that the light projects onto the surface of the upper sheet. The swing mechanism is disposed beneath the flame sheet and can apply a force on the flame sheet to actuate the flame sheet to sway or swing. By the present application, a visual experience of true fire can be achieved and an interestedness and appreciation can be improved. A method for manufacturing the same is disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 22, 2014
    Date of Patent: January 6, 2015
    Assignee: Shenzhen Liown Electronics Company Ltd.
    Inventor: Xiaofeng Li
  • Patent number: 8905573
    Abstract: A portable light may comprise: a light body having a light source near one end for emitting light in a substantially transverse direction; a switch actuator near the end of the light body for controlling the light source; and a stowable hanger affixed to the light body near the end thereof. The light body may have an external opening and a given cross-sectional shape and size for receiving a light source module having an exterior of the given cross-sectional shape and size. The light source module may comprise: a light source, a reflector, a heat sink thermally coupled to the light source, a lens, reflector, and a lens ring holding the lens. The portable light may also comprise: a clip extending adjacent the light body in a longitudinal direction, wherein the clip is rotatably mounted so as to be movable about the light body.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 13, 2011
    Date of Patent: December 9, 2014
    Assignee: Streamlight, Inc.
    Inventors: Raymond L. Sharrah, Matthew B. Dalton
  • Publication number: 20140328054
    Abstract: A modular lighting system with a magnetic plug and socket connection between a battery module, light module, and other modules is provided. The plug and socket include magnets which are attached magnetically to each other to hold the battery module and light module together. Electricity is transmitted through the magnets to power the light module. The connection system allows a user to easily customize the lighting system to meet different needs.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 2, 2014
    Publication date: November 6, 2014
    Inventors: Cade Andersen, Brian Andersen
  • Patent number: 8870405
    Abstract: An illumination device includes an elongate rod-shaped lamp having at least one light emitting diode, an electronic module coupled to a power supply device, a magnetic reed switch coupled with the power supply and a magnetic member, the illumination device being configured such that the lamp is turned ON or OFF in response to the magnetic reed switch and the magnetic member approaching or moving away from one another. The illumination device is installed in a drawer of a cabinet to automatically emit light whenever the drawer is opened.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 13, 2012
    Date of Patent: October 28, 2014
    Assignee: Nan Juen International Co., Ltd.
    Inventor: Jung-Chang Chung
  • Patent number: 8870408
    Abstract: In a portable light and/or a light source adapter therefor, the open end of a light body has one or more features, and a light source includes an adapter base for being disposed in the open end of the light body. The adapter base has one or more features in an asymmetric pattern complementary to that of the features of the light body, so the adapter base seats in the light body only with the complementary features in a predetermined rotational relationship for mating. The light source may be connected to an electrical connection of the adapter base that mates with the electrical connection of the light body when the adapter base is seated in the predetermined rotational relationship for mating. The light source may preferably be retained in the light body by a retainer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 15, 2013
    Date of Patent: October 28, 2014
    Assignee: Streamlight, Inc.
    Inventor: Raymond L. Sharrah
  • Publication number: 20140313709
    Abstract: The present invention provides a flashlight, including an LED lamp holder, a battery compartment and a tail coupled sequentially, LED lamps arranged inside the LED lamp holder, batteries arranged inside the battery compartment, wherein the tail includes a button rubber cap and a control circuit board used to adjust the brightness of the LED lamps, a plurality of touch control devices jointed with the button rubber cap is disposed between the a button rubber cap and the control circuit board. The control circuit board includes a control circuit, a voltage supply circuit to provide stable voltage for the control circuit and a switch circuit, the technical solution of the present invention solve the problem that the existing flashlight is single manipulation, avoid affecting the normal lighting because of cyclic manipulation the lighting gears, meanwhile solve the problem that the tail switch is easy to be damaged due to large current.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 19, 2013
    Publication date: October 23, 2014
    Applicant: Klarus Light Technology Co., Ltd.
    Inventor: Qi Yuan
  • Publication number: 20140307428
    Abstract: A candle holder with candle light activated illumination has a base and a candle seat mounted on the base. A circuit board and an optical controller are mounted on the base. A driver and an LED lamp set are mounted on the circuit board. The optical controller activates the circuit board after sensing candle light. The candle seat is located above the circuit board, and has a light guide strip being inverted L-shaped with one end thereof radially exposed from an inner wall adjacent to a top opening of the candle seat and the other end downwardly extending into the candle seat and having a cap connected with the optical controller. Given the foregoing structure, melting wax of the candle cannot easily flow into the candle seat through the light guide strip to damage the circuit board.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 12, 2013
    Publication date: October 16, 2014
    Inventors: Kai-Kong NG, Ming-Yao Chiang
  • Publication number: 20140268712
    Abstract: A flashlight having integrated rolling protection, including a rod-shaped housing, at the first end of which a light body is arranged and at the opposite, second end of which a cap is arranged, wherein the light body has a light outlet opening and a circumferential wall having a rounded outer contour, which circumferential wall surrounds the light outlet opening, and the circumferential wall is designed as having at least one rolling protection surface that cuts the cross-section of the circumferential wall in the manner of a secant. The aim is to provide a flashlight having effective and captive rolling protection. Said aim is achieved by a flashlight for which a support ring raised relative to the rod-shaped housing is formed on the second end or the cap, the outer contour of said support ring lying in a common plane with the at least one rolling protection surface.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 8, 2012
    Publication date: September 18, 2014
    Inventor: Dieter RIX
  • Patent number: 8833960
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a flashlight having a housing, a battery cartridge which is mounted therein and has a pressure switch at the end, and an end cap having a pushbutton which is operatively connected to the pressure switch. In order to create a watertight and simultaneously robust flashlight, it is proposed according to the invention that a sealing element be arranged between the pushbutton and the pressure switch.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 20, 2011
    Date of Patent: September 16, 2014
    Assignee: Zweibrueder Optoelectronics GmbH & Co. KG
    Inventor: Rainer Opolka
  • Patent number: 8833963
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a flashlight with a cylindrical housing and a battery cartridge housed therein so that at least one battery can be removably retained. In order to provide a flashlight in which a faulty slide switch can be fitted or replaced simply and without any extra cost, according to the invention a slide switch is proposed with a slide mounted movably on the housing and a switch lever arranged on the battery cartridge.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 12, 2011
    Date of Patent: September 16, 2014
    Assignee: Zweibrueder Optoelectronics GmbH & Co. KG
    Inventor: Rainer Opolka
  • Patent number: 8827484
    Abstract: An electronic adapter circuit for charging and/or recharging a battery of a first battery type utilizing a charging device for a battery of a second different battery type, may comprise: an electronic circuit for controlling the charging of the battery of the first battery type when the battery of the first type is charged by the battery charging device, wherein the electronic circuit has high conductivity when the battery of the first type provides electrical power to a load, and has a reduced conductivity for limiting charging of the battery of the first type when it is charged by the battery charging device. The electronic circuit may include a controllable conductivity device having high conductivity when the battery of the first type provides power to a load, and a battery charging control circuit for reducing the conductivity of the controllable conductivity device for limiting the charging of the battery.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 14, 2013
    Date of Patent: September 9, 2014
    Assignee: Streamlight, Inc.
    Inventors: Norman A. Messinger, Thomas D. Boris, Lawrence H. Bennett, III
  • Publication number: 20140240970
    Abstract: A self-defense device that includes a flashlight with a weapon end, tissue-abrading and tissue-collecting features, and with or without a writing instrument.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 7, 2014
    Publication date: August 28, 2014
    Applicant: PowerTech, Inc.
    Inventors: Barbara R. Gross, Danny J. Holmes
  • Patent number: 8807781
    Abstract: A portable light or other device having a safety lock may comprise: a body having an opening; a cover for engaging and covering the opening of the body; and a lock mechanism including a lock member for engaging the body and the cover for preventing removal of the cover from the body unless the lock mechanism is released by a tool, wherein the lock member is retained on the body or on the cover when the lock mechanism is engaged and when the lock mechanism is released. The cover may be a light head or a light source.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 5, 2011
    Date of Patent: August 19, 2014
    Assignee: Streamlight, Inc.
    Inventor: Timothy S. Weber
  • 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
  • Publication number: 20140192523
    Abstract: A flashlight tamper-proof structure for preventing a lamp cover fastened to an end of a flashlight from being unfastened manually is characterized in that: an appropriate section of an opening of a body of the flashlight forms a dented area having an internally threaded hole; an end of an opening of the lamp cover extends to form a carrying section, such that a connection element fits tightly inside the carrying section; an end of the connection element extends to form a rod section; a protruding portion having an inward-penetrating hole is formed at an end of the rod section, such that the protruding portion at the end of the rod section is positioned at the dented area on one side of the body; afterward, a screw is inserted into the hole at the end of the rod section and screwed to the internally threaded hole of the dented area.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 4, 2013
    Publication date: July 10, 2014
    Inventor: Shih-Hao Wang
  • Publication number: 20140192522
    Abstract: A flashlight tamper-proof structure for preventing a lamp cover fastened to an end of a flashlight from being unfastened manually is characterized in that: an appropriate section of an end of an opening of a body of the flashlight extends to form a carrying portion; an internal thread section penetrates a front end of the carrying portion; a hole is formed at a corresponding point of a rear end of the carrying portion, to allow a screw to be inserted into the carrying portion, such that the screw is screwed to the internal thread section with a tool; concave indentations are formed at the periphery of the opening of the lamp cover fastened to the end of the opening of the body of the flashlight; and the screw screwed to the internal thread section is moved forward with the tool to reach the concave indentations.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 4, 2013
    Publication date: July 10, 2014
    Inventor: Shih-Hao Wang
  • 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