Patents by Inventor Gene Malkoff

Gene Malkoff 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).

  • Drop-in light emitting diode (LED) module, reflector, and flashlight including same
    Patent number: 8502453
    Abstract: A drop-in light emitting diode (LED) module that can be used to increase the light output of a conventional flashlight includes a heat sink, a high power LED mounted on the heat sink, and an LED driver circuit. The driver circuit is designed to supply the LED with its maximum rated current so that its light output is brighter than the light output of conventional flashlights. The heat sink channels heat generated by the LED when receiving its maximum rated current into the body of the flashlight so the LED does not overheat and fail. The module is designed to be easily inserted into a conventional flashlight to increase its light output and removed when desired. The module can be used to create a modified flashlight by using the module with a conventional reflector that has been modified for use with the module.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 6, 2010
    Date of Patent: August 6, 2013
    Inventor: Gene Malkoff
  • Drop-In Light Emitting Diode (LED) Module, Reflector, and Flashlight Including Same
    Publication number: 20110019395
    Abstract: A drop-in light emitting diode (LED) module that can be used to increase the light output of a conventional flashlight includes a heat sink, a high power LED mounted on the heat sink, and an LED driver circuit. The driver circuit is designed to supply the LED with its maximum rated current so that its light output is brighter than the light output of conventional flashlights. The heat sink channels heat generated by the LED when receiving its maximum rated current into the body of the flashlight so the LED does not overheat and fail. The module is designed to be easily inserted into a conventional flashlight to increase its light output and removed when desired. The module can be used to create a modified flashlight by using the module with a conventional reflector that has been modified for use with the module.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 6, 2010
    Publication date: January 27, 2011
    Inventor: Gene Malkoff
  • Drop-in light emitting diode (LED) module, reflector, and flashlight including same
    Patent number: 7863821
    Abstract: A drop-in light emitting diode (LED) module that can be used to increase the light output of a conventional flashlight includes a heat sink, a high power LED mounted on the heat sink, and an LED driver circuit. The driver circuit is designed to supply the LED with its maximum rated current so that its light output is brighter than the light output of conventional flashlights. The heat sink channels heat generated by the LED when receiving its maximum rated current into the body of the flashlight so the LED does not overheat and fail. The module is designed to be easily inserted into a conventional flashlight to increase its light output and removed when desired. The module can be used to create a modified flashlight by using the module with a conventional reflector that has been modified for use with the module.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 24, 2008
    Date of Patent: January 4, 2011
    Inventor: Gene Malkoff
  • Drop-in light emitting diode (LED) module, reflector, and flashlight including same
    Patent number: 7633229
    Abstract: A drop-in light emitting diode (LED) module that can be used to increase the light output of a conventional flashlight includes a heat sink, a high power LED mounted on the heat sink, and an LED driver circuit. The driver circuit is designed to supply the LED with its maximum rated current so that its light output is brighter than the light output of conventional flashlights. The heat sink channels heat generated by the LED when receiving its maximum rated current into the body of the flashlight so the LED does not overheat and fail. The module is designed to be easily inserted into a conventional flashlight to increase its light output and removed when desired. The module can be used to create a modified flashlight by using the module with a conventional reflector that has been modified for use with the module.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 6, 2007
    Date of Patent: December 15, 2009
    Inventor: Gene Malkoff