Abstract: The present invention is embodied in a radial light-emitting diode (“LED”) lamp in a flat printed circuit hoard (“PCB”) form factor. In one embodiment, the LED lamp comprises a single, two-sided PCB having one or more LEDs on each side of the PCB. Each LED is encapsulated within a casing generally shaped as a linear dome or half cylinder having an axis. The casing may be a substantially homogenous, molded phosphor mixture that emits light upon exposure to the electromagnetic radiation emitted by the LED inside the casing. Because of phosphorescence and surface reflections in the casing, each LED emits light through an angle greater than 180 degrees transverse to the axis of the casing.

Abstract: A portable light is provided having a reflector assembly configured to create multiple modes of light reflection. The reflector assembly surrounds a light source and has first and second reflectors that together define a substantially continuous reflective surface. The second reflector is mounted for axial movement relative to the first reflector. Thus, different modes of light reflection can be produced. In an exemplary embodiment, the second reflector is disposed within a central opening defined by the first reflector, and the reflectors combine to define a substantially parabolic reflective surface, with the light source disposed at a focal point.

Abstract: A fish catching system includes a lure manipulator, a hook, and a lure secured in a first position between the lure manipulator and the hook. A fishing line passes through the lure manipulator and attaches to the hook. Pulling the fishing line through the lure manipulator moves the lure to a second position, and releasing the fishing line returns the lure to the first position. Alternatively, the fishing line attaches directly to the hook, and the lure manipulator resides on the hook. Pulling the fishing line moves the hook through the lure manipulator to place the lure in a second position, and releasing the fishing line returns the hook through the lure manipulator to place the lure in the first position.

Abstract: A fish catching system includes a hook having a barb and a shaft terminating in an eyelet that receives a fishing line. The fish catching system further includes a lure manipulator having a lure retainer, a lure retaining post, and a passageway therethrough that receives the shaft of the hook therein. The fish catching system still further includes a decapod-shaped lure having a body and a tail.

Abstract: A fish catching system includes a hook having a barb and a shaft terminating in an eyelet that receives a fishing line and a lure manipulator slidably mounted on the shaft. The lure manipulator may include a slot adapted to receive the shaft of the hook therein, whereby constriction of the lure manipulator closes the slot and secures the lure manipulator about the shaft. The fish catching system includes a lure that may have a body and a tail with an aperture that receives a hook or a fishing line therethrough. The lure may include a barb guard coupled therewith.

Abstract: A fish catching system includes a hook having a barb and a shaft terminating in an eyelet that receives a fishing line. The fish catching system further includes a lure manipulator having a lure retainer, a lure retaining post, and a passageway therethrough that receives the shaft of the hook therein. The fish catching system still further includes a decapod-shaped lure having a body and a tail.

Abstract: A fish catching system includes a lure manipulator, a hook, and a lure secured in a first position between the lure manipulator and the hook. A fishing line passes through the lure manipulator and attaches to the hook. Pulling the fishing line through the lure manipulator moves the lure to a second position, and releasing the fishing line returns the lure to the first position. Alternatively, the fishing line attaches directly to the hook, and the lure manipulator resides on the hook. Pulling the fishing line moves the hook through the lure manipulator to place the lure in a second position, and releasing the fishing line returns the hook through the lure manipulator to place the lure in the first position.

Abstract: A battery recharger that can be used with a standard flashlight having a flared head and a generally cylindrical body includes a recharger unit that accepts flashlight batteries for recharging and a clamping structure that grasps the flashlight where the flashlight head joins the flashlight body and exerts enough clamping force to support the weight of the recharger unit when it contains the batteries. Substantially all of the flashlight body is free to be used as a carrying handle and also to be used as a lever arm to remove the flashlight from the grip of the clamping structure. The recharger includes recharging circuitry that can fully charge high-performance battery sticks up to their rated power of 4.4 amp-hours. The recharger accepts both two-cell and three-cell size battery sticks, and can be moved about to whatever locations are necessary.