Patents by Inventor James Neyer

James Neyer 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 a backup system
    Patent number: 4803605
    Abstract: A hand-held flashlight has a housing for two independent electrical systems: a primary system and a backup system. Each of the systems includes a light source, a power source and a switching device for selectively connecting a power source to a corresponding light source. The backup system uses high performance components to insure that the flashlight is operational for long time periods. The backup system is actuated only after the the primary system has failed. An indicator announces when the backup system is in operation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 4, 1987
    Date of Patent: February 7, 1989
    Assignee: Rayovac Corporation
    Inventors: David R. Schaller, El-Sayed Megahed, James Neyer, Tor Petterson