Magnetic Patents (Class 362/398)
  • Patent number: 7338189
    Abstract: An LED utility light includes a hollow housing having a wider upper light portion connected to a narrower lower handle portion. The light portion has a lens opening covered by a lens permitting light generated from an array of LEDs to exit the housing. A magnet mounted on the housing releasably retains the utility light on a support surface. The magnet is releasably attached to the housing and can be rotated about an axis generally parallel to the longitudinal axis of the housing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 10, 2005
    Date of Patent: March 4, 2008
    Assignee: Alert Safety Lite Products Co., Inc.
    Inventors: James D. Kovacik, Paul S. Blanch, Joseph J. Smith
  • Patent number: 7320537
    Abstract: A work light apparatus includes a housing that has a top wall, a bottom wall and a peripheral wall extending between and attached to the top and bottom walls. A portion of the housing comprises a cage extending from the bottom wall and through the top wall. A light socket is mounted in the housing adjacent to the bottom wall. A light bulb mounted in the light socket emits light outwardly through the cage. An electrical cord is electrically coupled to the light socket. A back magnet is attached to an outer surface of a solid portion of the peripheral wall. The back magnet is positioned opposite of the cage and is configured to releasably couple the housing to a metallic surface attracted to magnets.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 12, 2006
    Date of Patent: January 22, 2008
    Inventor: Jim P. Stillwaugh
  • Patent number: 7309140
    Abstract: A light for a jack includes a housing having a chamber therein to receive a battery set, two pivot portions at two exterior sides thereof and a light portion at a top thereof. Two pivot devices are pivoted on the pivot portions of the housing respectively to be moved to change an angle relative to the housing. Each of the pivot devices is provided with a magnet to couple the pivot devices with the jack by a magnetic force of the magnets.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 7, 2005
    Date of Patent: December 18, 2007
    Assignee: Hiever Co., Ltd.
    Inventor: Tony Huang
  • Patent number: 7281826
    Abstract: A headband comprises a magnifying lens and a detachable assembly comprising a battery compartment received in a well and including a top recessed member, a ridge in the recessed member, a bottom magnet magnetically connected to the well, and a bottom cover; illumination means including a cavity inside a bottom recess; and connection means including a hollow T-shaped post including a top pivot member, a bottom pivot member having a peripheral groove, and two rounded projections at both sides of the top pivot member for pivotably coupling to the cavity; and a hollow, parallelepiped base including an interior peripheral protrusion matingly coupled to the groove, two opposite side pins pivotably coupled to the recessed member, and a bottom toothed member matingly, pivotably coupled to the ridge. The assembly can be detached by inserting a pointed object into a through hole on the well to disengage the magnet from the well.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 24, 2003
    Date of Patent: October 16, 2007
    Assignee: Gem Optical Co., Ltd.
    Inventor: Tsung Hui Huang
  • Patent number: 7270450
    Abstract: A lighting and flashing Christmas tree structure apparatus employs a low power control circuit to control the flashing sequence of LED light strings, capable of randomly altering distribution of the light strings with free choice of colors. A plug-free magnetic power system supplies electrical power to a cuboidal body where each of the four sides thereon has an electrical power receptacle free for user selection. With a LED device controller, a magnificent blinking is emitting from the LED light source to delight Christmas atmosphere. The electrical power offered by the present invention is limited below 24 V, which is within the safety range of the electrical properties code for body contact, therefore being free of safety concerns.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 22, 2005
    Date of Patent: September 18, 2007
    Assignee: Topson Optoelectronics Semi-conductor Co. Ltd.
    Inventor: Tsung-Wen Chan
  • Patent number: 7234833
    Abstract: A work light having one or more light emitting diodes (LEDs) to provide a high intensity beam pattern. In one arrangement two LEDs are tilted away from each and in another arrangement one LED is used together with a shaped reflector to provide an elliptical beam.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 31, 2004
    Date of Patent: June 26, 2007
    Inventors: Richard Anthony Hatherill, John Leslie Schira, Heather Frances Britt
  • Patent number: 7229185
    Abstract: A hand-held illuminator apparatus attachable to support structure, comprising an elongated body including a hand held section; a main light source carried by the body; circuitry in the body to supply electrical current to the light source; and at least one suction cup carried by the body to provide for positive releasable attachment of the apparatus to support structure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 4, 2005
    Date of Patent: June 12, 2007
    Assignee: National Electric Manufacturing Corporation
    Inventors: James M. Galvez, Matthew J. Galvez
  • Patent number: 7222997
    Abstract: Lighting apparatus includes an effect wheel which is mounted on a rotation mechanism. The rotation mechanism is mounted on a mechanism which moves the effect wheel from a position outside of the light path to a position in which the effect wheel intersects the light path to provide a continuous wheel effect. The translation mechanism can move the effect wheel between positions in which the effect wheel crosses the light path in a horizontal direction and in a vertical direction, respectively. The apparatus allows a continuous wheel effect to be added to a multi-purpose luminaire and also allows the direction of travel of the continuous wheel effect across the illuminated field to be continuously varied.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 6, 2005
    Date of Patent: May 29, 2007
    Assignee: Martin Professional A/S
    Inventors: Niels Jorgen Rasmussen, Mads Glavind
  • Patent number: 7217013
    Abstract: An electric light for work comprises an electric light body having a grip part formed in the shape of a stick; an engagement member formed in the shape of a C letter, one of fixing and engaging fixedly and detachably with a back end of the grip part of the electric light body; and a support stand attached via a rotatable member which can rotate more than 120 degrees with adding the power more than predetermined quantity to a back end portion of a approximately center part of the engagement member, capable of adhering fixedly to the metal surface by magnetism so that the grip part of the electric light body adheres rotatably to the metal face at 90 degrees or more, and the electric light for work an be used under such condition.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 9, 2003
    Date of Patent: May 15, 2007
    Inventor: Toshiaki Endo
  • Patent number: 7217014
    Abstract: A reconfigurable chandelier includes fixed components and a plurality of removable and interchangeable decorative adornments. The adornments each include at least one magnet that magnetically couples the adornment to a portion of the chandelier. Some or all of the set of interchangeable adornments may be interchanged to provide the chandelier with a different appearance. The adornments may be of different shapes, sizes, and colors. The adornments may include multiple pieces coupled together and to the magnet using wire, string, chain or metal links. The chandelier may be easily disassembled and reassembled by removing and replacing the adornments for cleaning or to change the appearance of the chandelier.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 19, 2004
    Date of Patent: May 15, 2007
    Assignee: Magificent Trimmings, Inc.
    Inventor: Colleen Nielson
  • Patent number: 7048405
    Abstract: An innovated flashing decorative article, comprising of an upper hollow pipe, a lower hollow pipe and an exterior magnet. On the top rim of the upper hollow pipe are two symmetrically positioned insert pins and a circuit board that is connected via the insert pins to the upper hollow pipe. On the circuit board are an IC and LED. The upper side of the circuit board is coated with transparent glue. Inside the upper hollow pipe is an insulating paper. At a lower part of the upper hollow pipe is an exterior pipe thread. Inside the lower hollow pipe is an interior pipe thread. On the bottom of the lower hollow pipe is a magnet. Inside the hollow of the lower hollow pipe are one to three batteries. The exterior pipe thread and interior pipe thread of the upper and lower hollow pipes are screwed together. The exterior magnet is independently installed outside the upper and lower hollow pipes. Due to variability of the shape of the circuit board, the present invention of flashing decorative article provides more fun.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 23, 2003
    Date of Patent: May 23, 2006
    Inventor: Ching-Hui Lee
  • Patent number: 6986590
    Abstract: An articulated illumination device includes an elongated holding sleeve with one end threadably attached to a support body or base which communicates with an iron slug in an interior storage compartment for insertably receiving and magnetically holding the device. The storage compartment insertably receives a magnetic end of the illumination means that is releasably engageable with the iron slug and a battery-operated light is disposed at the other light or end. A universal joint includes a ball socket and joint formed in the support body or base for rotatably mounting a selected end of the illumination device. A magnet is intended to either attach to the support body or base by magnetic attraction to the iron slug when the illumination means is in the storage compartment or the magnet is employed for supporting the illumination means in a cantilevered position from a wall surface, a post or the like.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 29, 2003
    Date of Patent: January 17, 2006
    Inventor: Stephen J. Padden
  • Patent number: 6974226
    Abstract: A light assembly that can be magnetically attached to a pair of glasses. The assembly has a light source and a housing, which has a first magnetic element. When the light assembly is attached to a pair of glasses, the person wearing the glasses would not block the light emitted from the light assembly; the first magnetic element is magnetically coupled to a second magnetic element; and at least a portion of the housing extends over at least a portion of the glasses to provide support for the light assembly, if necessary.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 19, 2003
    Date of Patent: December 13, 2005
    Assignee: Contour Optik, Inc.
    Inventor: Hsien-Tsung Chang
  • Patent number: 6955455
    Abstract: A lighted sign for application to a vehicle surface includes first and second metallic layers with a magnetic plate sandwiched therebetween. The second metallic layer includes a circumference smaller than that of the magnetic plate such that it is pressed against a vehicle surface when the magnetic plate is magnetically adhered thereto. A light source is coupled to the magnetic plate with a positive wire connected to the first metallic layer and a negative wire connected to the second layer such that the light source emits light when the first metallic layer is energized by a vehicle electrical power source and is grounded when the second metallic layer is pressed against the vehicle metallic surface. The magnetic plate and first metallic surface include cutouts so that light may be emitted by the light source therethrough. The lighted sign 10 include a microcontroller and environmental sensors for advanced lighting control.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 12, 2003
    Date of Patent: October 18, 2005
    Inventor: Todd T. Schneider
  • Patent number: 6953259
    Abstract: The invention relates to an adjustable flashlight case for supporting a rectangular shaped flashlight and includes an open front flashlight holder for releasably receiving the flashlight and a U-shaped clip enabling attachment of the case to a support or to the user's person, such as by attachment to an article of clothing or the like. The clip is pivotally connected to the back side of the flashlight holder and has an integral flexible tongue on which is formed a plurality of detent protrusions or nubs for mutual cooperation with a plurality of recesses formed on the holder circumferentially about and concentric to the pivot axis so as to enable pivotal adjustment of the holder relative to the clip, thereby facilitating selective angular orientation of the flashlight beam when supported by the case.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 13, 2003
    Date of Patent: October 11, 2005
    Assignee: Armament Systems and Procedures, Inc.
    Inventors: Kevin L. Parsons, Lester O. Stener
  • Patent number: 6951409
    Abstract: A lamp assembly includes a positioning seat, and an illumination device rotatably mounted on the positioning seat, so that an included angle between the illumination device and the positioning seat can be adjusted. Thus, the rotary body of the illumination device is rotated about the positioning body of the positioning seat, so that the illumination device can be rotated through 360 degrees so as to provide an illumination effect.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 29, 2003
    Date of Patent: October 4, 2005
    Inventor: Chih-Ching Hsien
  • Patent number: 6923550
    Abstract: An innovated flashing decorative article, comprising of an upper hollow pipe, a lower hollow pipe and an exterior magnet. The upper hollow pipe has an exterior pipe thread at its lower part meanwhile at the upper part has a circuit board, on the circuit board are IC and LED; the lower hollow pipe has an interior pipe thread, at the bottom of the lower hollow pipe is a magnet, the upper and lower hollow pipes are screwed together by the pipe threads, inside the pipes has battery; the exterior magnet is independently installed outside the upper and lower hollow pipes. The product is compact to carry and easy to use.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 23, 2003
    Date of Patent: August 2, 2005
    Inventor: Ching-Hui Lee
  • Patent number: 6877880
    Abstract: An electric light for work comprises a support stand, capable of being magnetically fixed to a metal surface; a reflector, formed in the shape of a semicircle arc, attached rotatably to the support stand in the vertical direction at a predetermined range; and a lighting device attached so that a luminous body is arranged into the reflector, illuminated the luminous body by a battery attached to the reflector so that the electric light can be illuminated in the place that it is narrow and entered spaces and can be magnetically fixed anywhere when it is metal material, and can be performed to repair with both hands illuminating a work place.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 13, 2002
    Date of Patent: April 12, 2005
    Inventor: Toshiaki Endo
  • Patent number: 6857755
    Abstract: An illuminated magnetic-clasp bottle cap comprising a bottle cap with a printed circuit board mounted thereon, the printed circuit board having an IC flasher circuit including a plurality of COB LEDs mounted thereon, the bottle cap further comprising a low-profile epoxy dome covering the LEDs, a battery holder extending below the printed circuit board and the central portion of the bottle cap and containing at least one battery operatively connected to the IC flasher circuit, and a magnetic clasp for holding the bottle cap on an object with first and second mutually attractive parts of the magnetic clasp located respectively on first and second surfaces of the object.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 10, 2003
    Date of Patent: February 22, 2005
    Assignee: Buztronics, Inc.
    Inventor: Edward D. Lewis
  • Publication number: 20040246712
    Abstract: An electric light for work comprises an electric light body having a grip part formed in the shape of a stick; an engagement member formed in the shape of a C letter, one of fixing and engaging fixedly and detachably with a back end of the grip part of the electric light body; and a support stand attached via a rotatable member which can rotate more than 120 degrees with adding the power more than predetermined quantity to a back end portion of a approximately center part of the engagement member, capable of adhering fixedly to the metal surface by magnetism so that the grip part of the electric light body adheres rotatably to the metal face at 90 degrees or more, and the electric light for work an be used under such condition.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 9, 2003
    Publication date: December 9, 2004
    Inventor: Toshiaki Endo
  • Publication number: 20040160779
    Abstract: A reconfigurable chandelier includes fixed components and a plurality of removable and interchangeable decorative adornments. The adornments each include at least one magnet that magnetically couples the adornment to a portion of the chandelier. Some or all of the set of interchangeable adornments may be interchanged to provide the chandelier with a different appearance. The adornments may be of different shapes, sizes, and colors. The adornments may include multiple pieces coupled together and to the magnet using wire, string, chain or metal links. The chandelier may be easily disassembled and reassembled by removing and replacing the adornments for cleaning or to change the appearance of the chandelier.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 19, 2004
    Publication date: August 19, 2004
    Inventor: Colleen Nielson
  • Patent number: 6773133
    Abstract: A touch-and-flash decorative article, comprising of an upper hollow pipe, a lower hollow pipe and an exterior magnet. On the top rim of the upper hollow pipe are two symmetrically positioned insert pins and a circuit board that is connected via the insert pins to the upper hollow pipe. On the circuit board are an IC and LED, a transistor and a resistor. On the lower side of the circuit board are two ring-shaped copper wires. Inside the lower hollow pipe is a ring of insulating paper. At the center of bottom inside the lower hollow pipe is a jut. On the bottom inside the lower hollow pipe is a round magnet with a round hole at its center. The round hole penetrates through the jut. The magnet has a ring-shaped insulating washer. Inside the hollow of the lower hollow pipe are one to two batteries. The upper and lower hollow pipes are joined together by screwing the exterior pipe thread with interior pipe thread. The exterior magnet is independently installed outside the upper and lower hollow pipes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 23, 2003
    Date of Patent: August 10, 2004
    Inventor: Ching-Hui Lee
  • Publication number: 20040114376
    Abstract: An electric light for work comprises a support stand, capable of absorbing and fixing to a metal surface magnetically; a reflector, formed in the shape of a semicircle arc, attached rotatably to the support stand in the vertical direction at a predetermined range; and a lighting device attached so that a luminous body is arranged into the reflector, illumined the luminous body by a battery attached to the reflector so that the electric light can be illuminated in the place that it is narrow and entered spaces and can absorb and fix anywhere when it is metal material, and can be performed to repair with both hands illuminating a work place.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 13, 2002
    Publication date: June 17, 2004
    Inventor: Toshiaki Endo
  • Patent number: 6746139
    Abstract: A room lamp fixing structure fixes a room lamp to an automobile roof panel. The room lamp fixing structure most preferably includes a trim piece and a room lamp cover to cover the room lamp. A first room lamp fixing structure is attached to the cover of the room lamp. A second room lamp fixing structure fixes the room lamp to said trim. The first and second room lamp fixing structures therefore cooperate to fix the room lamp to the roof panel together with the trim. Most preferably, the first room lamp fixing structure includes a magenetic member and/or a hook-and-loop fastener.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 6, 2002
    Date of Patent: June 8, 2004
    Assignee: Kabushiki Kaisha T AN T
    Inventors: Kouichi Sinzawa, Hirofumi Okano
  • Publication number: 20040052073
    Abstract: A flashlight assembly includes a body having a battery received therein and an end cap assembly including a magnetic member is connected to a first end of the body. Two slots are defined through a second end of the body and two terminal plates are connected to an inside of the second end of the body. A gap is defined between the two terminal plates. A handle has an engaging portion which is pivotably connected to the second end of the body and two insertions extend through the two slots. One of the two insertions is located below the two terminal plates. A light bulb assembly is pivotably connected to the engaging portion of the handle. The two terminal plates are pushed to contact with other by the insertion when the handle is pivoted and the contact of the two terminal plates form a circuit.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 16, 2002
    Publication date: March 18, 2004
    Inventors: Chia-Ching Chang, Tung-Feng Wu, Chien-Ping Lien
  • Publication number: 20040037071
    Abstract: An innovated flashing decorative article, comprising of an upper hollow pipe, a lower hollow pipe and an exterior magnet. On the top rim of the upper hollow pipe are two symmetrically positioned insert pins and a circuit board that is connected via the insert pins to the upper hollow pipe. On the circuit board are an IC and LED. The upper side of the circuit board is coated with transparent glue. Inside the upper hollow pipe is an insulating paper. At a lower part of the upper hollow pipe is an exterior pipe thread. Inside the lower hollow pipe is an interior pipe thread. On the bottom of the lower hollow pipe is a magnet. Inside the hollow of the lower hollow pipe are one to three batteries. The exterior pipe thread and interior pipe thread of the upper and lower hollow pipes are screwed together. The exterior magnet is independently installed outside the upper and lower hollow pipes. Due to variability of the shape of the circuit board, the present invention of flashing decorative article provides more fun.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 23, 2003
    Publication date: February 26, 2004
    Inventor: Ching-Hui Lee
  • Publication number: 20040017681
    Abstract: An improved cabinet lamp has a switch located on one side of a lamp holder to facilitate user operation. The cabinet lamp consists of an upper lid and a lamp holder. The lamp holder has a pushbutton switch located on one side and an anchor lug located on the other side for engaging with a screw to fasten the lamp holder to a top surface of the cabinet. The cabinet lamp may be installed easily by users without removing the upper lid. The plug does not need to be removed or inserted frequently when in use, thus has a longer life span.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 29, 2002
    Publication date: January 29, 2004
    Inventor: Jack Lee
  • Patent number: 6669353
    Abstract: A flashlight and support assembly for supporting the position of a flashlight in a variety of different positions. The support assembly is interchangeable and may comprise a tripod, a belt clip, and/or a magnetic block. The user has the ability to alternate between the use of a tripod, magnetic block, or belt clip. By using these attachments, it is possible to sustain the position of a flashlight over long periods of time without having to readjust the flashlight and the flashlight can be held in many different positions in order to shine light where needed by the user thereof.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 5, 2001
    Date of Patent: December 30, 2003
    Assignee: Tung Fat Industries Ltd.
    Inventor: Kenneth Kung
  • Patent number: 6663260
    Abstract: An equipment work light ring equipment work light ring includes a light ring and a holding ring. The light ring and the holding ring each include an upper side, a lower side, an inner side, and an outer side. The inner and outer sides of the upper side of the light ring defines therein a circular channel. At a lower portion of the channel are a plurality of angled slots. The lower side of the light ring includes a plurality of apertures defined therein for allowing light to pass therethrough. The outer side of the holding ring includes defined therein a plurality of channels configured for securely engaging and cooperating attaching elements included in the light ring. The equipment work light ring includes a plurality of light emitting diodes for inserting into the angled slots at the lower portion of the channel in the light ring.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 23, 2002
    Date of Patent: December 16, 2003
    Inventor: Dwayne A. Tieszen
  • Publication number: 20030202355
    Abstract: A flashlight having a light-emitting diode light source with first and second leads extending therefrom, a power source, a power source frame enclosing at least a portion of the power source; a housing containing the light source and power source, a switch located adjacent the power source and operable to close a circuit including the light source and the power source, and wherein one or all of the following may be included 1) a keyring extension extending from a power source frame or the housing with the keyring extension having an opening whereby an article can be attached to the keyring extension and includes a keyring lock wherein upon exerting a force against the keyring lock, the keyring lock is opened to permit the article to be attached to the keyring extension; 2) the housing is comprised of translucent material; and 3) the housing includes at least one side cover which is not integral with the housing and the at least one side cover being selected from anodized aluminum, anodized metal, anodized met
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 23, 2003
    Publication date: October 30, 2003
    Inventors: Kevin L. Parsons, W. Clay Reeves
  • Patent number: 6612726
    Abstract: An assembly for providing illumination to an automobile wheel having an at least partially transparent wheel covering. The assembly includes a bracket for securing to the a non-rotating portion of an automobile wheel and a light emitting diode or diode array operationally connected to the bracket. A rechargeable battery is electrically connected to the light emitting diode and the light emitting diode, when energized, shines light through the at least partially transparent wheel covering when the wheel covering is rotating.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 8, 2002
    Date of Patent: September 2, 2003
    Inventors: Cary Gloodt, James S. Hutchison
  • Patent number: 6592241
    Abstract: A light apparatus includes a base for engaging a planar support surface and rotatably mounting a base adapter for rotation about a first axis. An articulated arm extends between the base adapter and a lamp head. The arm has a lower arm section rotatably attached to the base adapter for rotation about a second axis generally perpendicular to the first axis and having an upper end and rotatably attached to an upper arm section for rotation about a third axis generally perpendicular to the first axis. An upper connector is rotatably attached to an upper end of the upper arm section for rotation about a fourth axis perpendicular to the third axis and the lamp head is rotatably attached to the upper connector for rotation about a fifth axis generally perpendicular to the first axis.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 16, 2002
    Date of Patent: July 15, 2003
    Assignee: Alert Safety Lite Products Co, Inc.
    Inventors: James D. Kovacik, Paul S. Blanch, Joseph J. Smith
  • Patent number: 6558018
    Abstract: Vehicle light apparatus for removably mounting on an elongate member of a vehicle such as a stroller or bicycle has its own battery power supply mounted on a rectangular web of pliant material that has opposed long sides. The long sides are provided with fasteners so that the web may be wrapped around an elongate member of a vehicle and the two long sides then joined together to hold the apparatus in place. The battery may be rechargeable, and a built-in battery charger may be incorporated into the apparatus. Light emitters are powered by the battery and positioned to emit light from opposed sides of the member. The lights may be light emitting diodes (LEDs), electroluminescent strips (EL), or incandescent bulbs. The lights may be flashing sequencing for safety and decoration.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 13, 2002
    Date of Patent: May 6, 2003
    Inventor: Alvin S. Blum
  • Publication number: 20030067771
    Abstract: A flashlight and support assembly for supporting the position of a flashlight in a variety of different positions. The support assembly is interchangeable and may comprise a tripod, a belt clip, and/or a magnetic block. The user has the ability to alternate between the use of a tripod, magnetic block, or belt clip. By using these attachments, it is possible to sustain the position of a flashlight over long periods of time without having to readjust the flashlight and the flashlight can be held in many different positions in order to shine light where needed by the user thereof.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 5, 2001
    Publication date: April 10, 2003
    Applicant: TUNG FAT INDUSTRIES LTD.
    Inventor: Kenneth Kung
  • Patent number: 6540370
    Abstract: An illuminated wreath system comprises a base formed of a generally rigid material in a circular configuration having an exterior periphery and an interior periphery and with a central aperture. An electrical conductor is spirally wound around the base with a plurality of bulbs spaced along the length thereof. An electrical assembly is coupled to the ends of the electrical conductor and secured to the base. A receiver is secured to the base functioning as a switch for switching the bulbs between on and off. A remote control actuator is adapted to transmit signals to turn the bulbs on and off. A pair of connectors each has an axially interior end secured to the base and an axially exterior end adapted to be removably coupled to a vehicle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 2, 2001
    Date of Patent: April 1, 2003
    Inventor: John Picklo
  • Patent number: 6540372
    Abstract: An electrical track lighting system. The track lighting system includes a flexible track that includes a foamed adhesive strip on the upper surface separating two conductor rails. The track is cut to length and secured to the desired surface by the adhesive strip. Light fixtures having spring clip members with electrical contact surfaces engage onto the upper surface conductor rails of the track. An elastomer body provides a resilient force to ensure the engagement of the spring clip members.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 31, 2001
    Date of Patent: April 1, 2003
    Assignee: Lites Now, LLC
    Inventor: Mark Joseph
  • Publication number: 20030058637
    Abstract: A detachable lamp for hand tool is disclosed to include a. first lamp unit, a second lamp unit, and a mounting unit connected between the lamp units and adapted to secure the lamp units to the metal body of a hand tool, each lamp unit having a lamp circuit assembly formed of a battery, a conductor, a switch, and a lamp bulb, the mounting unit having a fixed magnetic member adapted to secure the detachable lamp to the metal body of a hand tool by magnetic attraction.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 29, 2002
    Publication date: March 27, 2003
    Inventor: Chih-Ching Hsien
  • Patent number: 6530680
    Abstract: A utility flood light having a cone-shaped lamp housing, a magnetic base, and a handle interconnecting the base and the lamp housing. The housing is positioned and locked in a selected angular orientation with respect to the handle with a gear locking mechanism. A lamp is secured in the housing and is powered through an electrical cord coupled to a power source.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 1, 2001
    Date of Patent: March 11, 2003
    Inventor: Arthur E. Sipala
  • Patent number: 6511214
    Abstract: A flashlight having a power source and an LED positioned in a housing. A switch is provided on the housing to activate the light source, and a magnet is affixed to the flashlight to allow the flashlight to be mounted to metal surfaces.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 8, 2001
    Date of Patent: January 28, 2003
    Assignee: Armament Systems and Procedures, Inc.
    Inventors: Kevin L. Parsons, W. Clay Reeves
  • Publication number: 20020163811
    Abstract: A utility flood light having a cone-shaped lamp housing, a magnetic base, and a handle interconnecting the base and the lamp housing. The housing is positioned and locked in a selected angular orientation with respect to the handle with a gear locking mechanism. A lamp is secured in the housing and is powered through an electrical cord coupled to a power source.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 1, 2001
    Publication date: November 7, 2002
    Inventor: Arthur E. Sipala
  • Publication number: 20020145872
    Abstract: A decorative frame is provided comprising a rigid support structure composed of a plurality of elongated members that define a frame upon which may be mounted a variety of different decorative elements, including decorative fabrics, metal, glass and plastic, which elements may be configured in an ornamental pattern, such as a floral or abstract design. Other decorative elements, such as beading and fringe can also be added to the decorative elements to further enhance the aesthetic appeal. In addition to the means for attaching the decorative elements to the front of the frame, means for attaching the frame to a lighting fixture, such as a bar-type lighting fixture typically found in bathrooms, are also provided, said means being generally disposed on the rear of the frame. Examples of such means include clasps, clamps and even magnetic attachment devices.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 2, 2002
    Publication date: October 10, 2002
    Inventor: Deborah Westfall
  • Publication number: 20020145876
    Abstract: A work lamp comprises a protective sleeve, a cap, and a lamp device received in the protective sleeve including two sockets and an auxiliary shell member all supported by a plurality of elastic members, thereby ensuring the work lamp to be non-fragile while operating.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 6, 2001
    Publication date: October 10, 2002
    Inventor: Jiann Her Juang
  • Publication number: 20020135999
    Abstract: Illuminator with pull cord, including a casing, a base seat, a light emitting unit and a pull device. The base seat is mated with the casing to define therebetween a chamber. One end of the casing is transparent or semitransparent, in which a light source is disposed. The pulling device is arranged in a receptacle of the base seat and composed of a resilient member and a cord reel unit connected therewith. A pull cord is wound around the cord reel unit with one end extending out of the casing to connect with a fastening member which can be fastened on a wear or an article carried by a user. After used, the resilient member through the pull cord automatically pulls back and restore the illuminator to its home position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 21, 2001
    Publication date: September 26, 2002
    Inventor: Chung-Yang M. Chen
  • Patent number: 6422724
    Abstract: A portable light device for vehicles for providing useful and needed light when working with or about a vehicle. The portable light device for vehicles includes includes a magnetic base member; and also includes an elongate contortable member having a first end and a second end with the first end being securely fastened to the magnetic base member; and further includes a support member being securely and pivotally attached to the second end of the elongate contortable member and having a first portion and a second portion which is rotatably mounted upon the first portion with the second portion also including a top wall and a recessed portion in the top wall; and also includes light-emitting assembly.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 12, 2000
    Date of Patent: July 23, 2002
    Inventor: Robert A. Monteiro
  • Publication number: 20020080603
    Abstract: An electrical track lighting system. The track lighting system includes a flexible track that includes a foamed adhesive strip on the upper surface separating two conductor rails. The track is cut to length and secured to the desired surface by the adhesive strip. Light fixtures having spring clip members with electrical contact surfaces engage onto the upper surface conductor rails of the track. An elastomer body provides a resilient force to ensure the engagement of the spring clip members.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 31, 2001
    Publication date: June 27, 2002
    Inventor: Mark Joseph
  • Patent number: 6406164
    Abstract: A safety light kit is described that includes a plurality of battery-powered safety lights and an plurality of safety light stands, each of the stands including a ferrous mounting plate, and a support member adapted to support the ferrous mounting plate in a generally upright orientation on a horizontal surface. The kit can also include additional mounting mechanisms such as a rectangular plate having a front face for attachment of a light, and a rear surface for use in attaching said mounting mechanism to a generally vertical surface and/or a flexible pouch having a safety light-receiving cavity with a transparent front face. The lights can also be used in combination with a stand or other mounting mechanism independent of the kit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 2, 2000
    Date of Patent: June 18, 2002
    Assignee: Marpac Corporation
    Inventors: Jeffrey R. Small, Terrence P. McCoy, David A. Theisen
  • Patent number: 6305819
    Abstract: An illuminating warning device has a transparent casing, a cap and an inner tube. The casing is provided to receive therein the inner tube that has a plurality of circuits boards securely mounted on the outer periphery thereof and having a plurality of illuminating elements electrically connected with the circuit boards. A switch mounted on the inner tube and protruded out from the periphery of the casing is able to control the illumination of the illuminating elements in the casing. Furthermore, a magnet received in the bottom of the inner tube enables the device to magnetically adhere to a metal surface as a warning signal to others.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 17, 2000
    Date of Patent: October 23, 2001
    Inventor: Chi-Hen Chen
  • Patent number: 6302567
    Abstract: A vehicle warning lamp is provided for removable attachment to a vehicle through use of a standard trailer hitch coupling. The warning lamp is mounted at the distal end of a vertical post which telescopes between an extended position wherein the lamp is elevated, to provide enhanced visibility in all directions, and a lowered or storage position. The lowered position enables the lamp to remain on the vehicle in the lowered position so that the vehicle can be moved into areas of restricted height, such as a parking garage, and under other obstructions which the lamp might otherwise come into contact with when extended to its uppermost position. The base of the vertical post is equipped with a hook or retainer which is engageable by a chain, cable or other such force-exerting device so that an extricating force can be applied to the vehicle through the auxiliary lamp in the event it becomes necessary to assist the attached vehicle in being extricated from such things as mud, sand or snowbanks.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 28, 1999
    Date of Patent: October 16, 2001
    Inventor: Ronald P. Gamble, Sr.
  • Patent number: 6276819
    Abstract: An adjustable support device for a trouble light including a base member comprised of a cylindrical lower section and a rounded upper section. The cylindrical lower section has a lower end. The lower end has a notch extending upwardly thereof. The notch has a magnetic surface disposed thereon whereby the notch can be secured to a ferrous surface. The rounded upper section has a central channel extending downwardly thereof. The rounded upper section has a cross-bar extending laterally therethrough with a center section exposed within the central channel. A sleeve member is pivotally coupled with respect to the base member. The sleeve member includes a lower rod and an upper expandable cylindrical sleeve. The lower rod has a lower end having an aperture therethrough. The aperture receives the center section of the cross-bar of the base member therethrough. The lower rod has an upper end secured to the upper expandable cylindrical sleeve.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 28, 2000
    Date of Patent: August 21, 2001
    Inventor: Roger Gordner
  • Patent number: 6267487
    Abstract: A holder (10) to support a portable light. The holder (10) includes a base (11) with a concave surface (14) to receive the light, and adjacent which there is located belts (13) to secure the light to the surface (14). Extending from the base (11) is a bridge portion (18) to which a magnetic portion (15) is attached.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 31, 1999
    Date of Patent: July 31, 2001
    Inventors: Peter Tucker, Scott Wilson