Patents by Inventor Charles F. Samson

Charles F. Samson has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Flashlight with space efficient reflector
    Patent number: 4783725
    Abstract: A space-saving flashlight is described which has a special reflector. The reflector is elongated and sectioned along a longitudinal plane to take advantage of the non-spherical light distribution of typical light sources. The reflector may be axially spaced from, or folded over the flashlight housing section holding the flashlight power source.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 24, 1987
    Date of Patent: November 8, 1988
    Assignee: Rayovac
    Inventors: David R. Schaller, El-Sayed Megahed, Charles F. Samson
  • Magnetically activated flashlight
    Patent number: 4760504
    Abstract: A flashlight is disclosed having a housing for one or more batteries and a socket for a bulb and a reed switch. The reed switch may be disposed either inside or outside the bulb on a socket. A switch activating magnet is slidably disposed on the outside of the housing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 23, 1987
    Date of Patent: July 26, 1988
    Assignee: Rayovac Corporation
    Inventors: David R. Schaller, El-Sayed Megahed, Charles F. Samson
  • Hand-held flashlight
    Patent number: D315608
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 4, 1987
    Date of Patent: March 19, 1991
    Assignee: Rayovac Corporation
    Inventors: Tor Petterson, Charles F. Samson