Patents by Inventor John DiNenna
John DiNenna 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).
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Publication number: 20080055888Abstract: A flashlight mounting arrangement may comprise a flashlight body having a source of light therein, and a mounting saddle for detachably affixing the flashlight body on an object, the mounting saddle detachably engaging the flashlight body. Optionally, the flashlight may have a rotatable lamp head, and the lamp head may also include a reflector having one or more sources of light, e.g., an incandescent lamp and a light emitting diode, therein. Also optionally, a battery charger may be provided to recharge a battery for the flashlight.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 29, 2007Publication date: March 6, 2008Inventors: Raymond Sharrah, John DiNenna, Charles Craft
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Patent number: 7314286Abstract: A flashlight with a rotatable lamp head is provided. The lamp head pivots about two cylindrical coaxial electrical connectors. The lamp head also includes reflector having a major parabolic reflective surface and a minor reflective parabolic surface. The reflector is configured so that the minor reflective surface is nested within the major reflective surface. The flashlight also includes a series of fluid-tight seals to insure that the flashlight is waterproof. In addition, a flapper valve is provided to function as a one-way valve allowing the release of gases produced by the use of the batters, and preventing fluid from entering the flashlight. A battery charger is also provided to recharge a battery pack for the flashlight.Type: GrantFiled: November 12, 2004Date of Patent: January 1, 2008Assignee: Streamlight, Inc.Inventors: Raymond Sharrah, John DiNenna, Charles Craft
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Publication number: 20070147042Abstract: A light comprises a light body for supporting an illumination light source and for receiving a battery, a first light source disposed in the light body for selectively providing illumination; a cover for receiving an optional second light source; a switch for selectively energizing the first light source, the optional second light source, or both; and a circuit structure for receiving electrical potential and providing electrical connections among the first light source, the optional second light source, the switch, and the terminals.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 26, 2007Publication date: June 28, 2007Inventors: Raymond Sharrah, John DiNenna, C. Penney
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Patent number: 7093954Abstract: A flashlight is provided having a housing, a reflector and a light source, such as an LED. Preferably, an alignment structure is provided for aligning the LED with the focal axis of the reflector. For instance, the LED may be fixed to a circuit board, and the flashlight may include an alignment element configured to mate with the LED to position the LED at a pre-determined position. Alternatively, the LED may be electrically connected with a circuit board, and the circuit board my include an opening for receiving the LED to position the LED at a pre-determined position.Type: GrantFiled: December 17, 2004Date of Patent: August 22, 2006Assignee: Streamlight, Inc.Inventors: Raymond L. Sharrah, John DiNenna
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Publication number: 20060104064Abstract: A mounting arrangement for a light or other object includes a clamping arrangement, or a keying arrangement, or both a clamping and a keying arrangement for mounting to different mounting rails having different keying features. The clamping arrangement includes a fixed clamp member and a movable clamp member that is movable towards and away from the fixed clamp member and is biased towards the fixed clamp member, so as to grip a mounting rail therebetween. The keying arrangement employs interchangeable keying members that may be disposed in a recess of the light or other object and that may have different keying features for use with mounting rails having corresponding keying features.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 8, 2005Publication date: May 18, 2006Inventors: Raymond Sharrah, John DiNenna
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Publication number: 20050135090Abstract: A flashlight is provided having a housing, a reflector and a light source, such as an LED. Preferably, an alignment structure is provided for aligning the LED with the focal axis of the reflector. For instance, the LED may be fixed to a circuit board, and the flashlight may include an alignment element configured to mate with the LED to position the LED at a pre-determined position. Alternatively, the LED may be electrically connected with a circuit board, and the circuit board my include an opening for receiving the LED to position the LED at a pre-determined position.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 17, 2004Publication date: June 23, 2005Inventors: Raymond Sharrah, John DiNenna
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Publication number: 20050068766Abstract: A flashlight with a rotatable lamp head is provided. The lamp head pivots about two cylindrical coaxial electrical connectors. The lamp head also includes reflector having a major parabolic reflective surface and a minor reflective parabolic surface. The reflector is configured so that the minor reflective surface is nested within the major reflective surface. The flashlight also includes a series of fluid-tight seals to insure that the flashlight is waterproof. In addition, a flapper valve is provided to function as a one-way valve allowing the release of gases produced by the use of the batters, and preventing fluid from entering the flashlight. A battery charger is also provided to recharge a battery pack for the flashlight.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 12, 2004Publication date: March 31, 2005Inventors: Raymond Sharrah, John DiNenna, Charles Craft
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Patent number: 6817730Abstract: A flashlight with a rotatable lamp head is provided. The lamp head pivots about two cylindrical coaxial electrical connectors. The lamp head also includes reflector having a major parabolic reflective surface and a minor reflective parabolic surface. The reflector is configured so that the minor reflective surface is nested within the major reflective surface. The flashlight also includes a series of fluid-tight seals to insure that the flashlight is waterproof. In addition, a flapper valve is provided to function as a one-way valve allowing the release of gases produced by the use of the batters, and preventing fluid from entering the flashlight. A battery charger is also provided to recharge a battery pack for the flashlight.Type: GrantFiled: February 12, 2003Date of Patent: November 16, 2004Assignee: Streamlight, Inc.Inventors: Raymond Sharrah, John DiNenna, Charles Craft
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Patent number: 6659621Abstract: A flashlight with a rotatable lamp head is provided. The lamp head pivots about two cylindrical coaxial electrical connectors. The lamp head also includes reflector having a major parabolic reflective surface and a minor reflective parabolic surface. The reflector is configured so that the minor reflective surface is nested within the major reflective surface. The flashlight also includes a series of fluid-tight seals to insure that the flashlight is waterproof. In addition, a flapper valve is provided to function as a one-way valve allowing the release of gases produced by the use of the batters, and preventing fluid from entering the flashlight. A battery charger is also provided to recharge a battery pack for the flashlight.Type: GrantFiled: March 22, 2002Date of Patent: December 9, 2003Assignee: Streamlight, Inc.Inventors: Raymond Sharrah, John DiNenna, Charles Craft
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Publication number: 20030161146Abstract: A flashlight with a rotatable lamp head is provided. The lamp head pivots about two cylindrical coaxial electrical connectors. The lamp head also includes reflector having a major parabolic reflective surface and a minor reflective parabolic surface. The reflector is configured so that the minor reflective surface is nested within the major reflective surface. The flashlight also includes a series of fluid-tight seals to insure that the flashlight is waterproof. In addition, a flapper valve is provided to function as a one-way valve allowing the release of gases produced by the use of the batters, and preventing fluid from entering the flashlight. A battery charger is also provided to recharge a battery pack for the flashlight.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 12, 2003Publication date: August 28, 2003Inventors: Raymond Sharrah, John DiNenna, Charles Craft
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Patent number: 6523972Abstract: A flashlight with a rotatable lamp head is provided. The lamp head pivots about two cylindrical coaxial electrical connectors. The lamp head also includes reflector having a major parabolic reflective surface and a minor reflective parabolic surface. The reflector is configured so that the minor reflective surface is nested within the major reflective surface. The flashlight also includes a series of fluid-tight seals to insure that the flashlight is waterproof. In addition, a flapper valve is provided to function as a one-way valve allowing the release of gases produced by the use of the batters, and preventing fluid from entering the flashlight. A battery charger is also provided to recharge a battery pack for the flashlight.Type: GrantFiled: April 6, 2001Date of Patent: February 25, 2003Assignee: Streamlight Inc.Inventors: Raymond Sharrah, John DiNenna, Charles Craft
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Publication number: 20020097576Abstract: A flashlight with a rotatable lamp head is provided. The lamp head pivots about two cylindrical coaxial electrical connectors. The lamp head also includes reflector having a major parabolic reflective surface and a minor reflective parabolic surface. The reflector is configured so that the minor reflective surface is nested within the major reflective surface. The flashlight also includes a series of fluid-tight seals to insure that the flashlight is waterproof. In addition, a flapper valve is provided to function as a one-way valve allowing the release of gases produced by the use of the batters, and preventing fluid from entering the flashlight. A battery charger is also provided to recharge a battery pack for the flashlight.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 22, 2002Publication date: July 25, 2002Inventors: Raymond Sharrah, John DiNenna, Charles Craft
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Publication number: 20010012204Abstract: A flashlight with a rotatable lamp head is provided. The lamp head pivots about two cylindrical coaxial electrical connectors. The lamp head also includes reflector having a major parabolic reflective surface and a minor reflective parabolic surface. The reflector is configured so that the minor reflective surface is nested within the major reflective surface. The flashlight also includes a series of fluid-tight seals to insure that the flashlight is waterproof. In addition, a flapper valve is provided to function as a one-way valve allowing the release of gases produced by the use of the batters, and preventing fluid from entering the flashlight. A battery charger is also provided to recharge a battery pack for the flashlight.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 6, 2001Publication date: August 9, 2001Inventors: Raymond Sharrah, John DiNenna, Charles Craft
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Patent number: 6250771Abstract: A flashlight with a rotatable lamp head is provided. The lamp head pivots about two cylindrical coaxial electrical connectors. The lamp head also includes reflector having a major parabolic reflective surface and a minor reflective parabolic surface. The reflector is configured so that the minor reflective surface is nested within the major reflective surface. The flashlight also includes a series of fluid-tight seals to insure that the flashlight is waterproof. In addition, a flapper valve is provided to function as a one-way valve allowing the release of gases produced by the use of the batters, and preventing fluid from entering the flashlight. A battery charger is also provided to recharge a battery pack for the flashlight.Type: GrantFiled: December 7, 1999Date of Patent: June 26, 2001Assignee: Streamlight, Inc.Inventors: Raymond Sharrah, John DiNenna, Charles Craft
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Patent number: 6012824Abstract: A flashlight with a rotatable lamp head is provided. The lamp head pivots about two cylindrical coaxial electrical connectors. The lamp head also includes reflector having a major parabolic reflective surface and a minor reflective parabolic surface. The reflector is configured so that the minor reflective surface is nested within the major reflective surface. The flashlight also includes a series of fluid-tight seals to insure that the flashlight is waterproof. In addition, a flapper valve is provided to function as a one-way valve allowing the release of gases produced by the use of the batters, and preventing fluid from entering the flashlight. A battery charger is also provided to recharge a battery pack for the flashlight.Type: GrantFiled: October 8, 1998Date of Patent: January 11, 2000Assignee: Streamlight, Inc.Inventors: Raymond Sharrah, John DiNenna, Charles Craft
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Patent number: 5871272Abstract: A flashlight with a rotatable lamp head is provided. The lamp head pivots about two cylindrical coaxial electrical connectors. The lamp head also includes a reflector having a major parabolic reflective surface and a minor reflective parabolic surface. The reflector is configured so that the minor reflective surface is nested within the major reflective surface. The flashlight also includes a series of fluid-tight seals to insure that the flashlight is waterproof. In addition, a flapper valve is provided to function as a one-way valve allowing the release of gases produced by use of the batteries, and preventing fluid from entering the flashlight. A battery charger is also provided to recharge a battery pack for the flashlight.Type: GrantFiled: January 28, 1997Date of Patent: February 16, 1999Assignee: Streamlight, IncorporatedInventors: Raymond Sharrah, John DiNenna, Charles Craft
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Patent number: 5853241Abstract: A convertible flashlight (10) is provided having a head portion (12, 14) containing a lamp (36). A pair of divergent rear surfaces (15a, 15b) are formed on the head portion (12, 14), and a pair of rearwardly-extending arms (16a, 16b) having complementary forward surfaces are joined to the rear surfaces of the head portion by axial-pivotal connections (45a, 45b). In a first configuration, the arms extend rearwardly in parallel to provide a handle for configuring the flashlight in a hand-held configuration. When the arms (16a, 16b) are rotated about the axial-pivotal connections to the head portion (12, 14), the distal ends of the arms are moved apart so that the convertible flashlight assumes a second configuration, wherein the arms diverge outwardly from the respective rear surfaces of the head portion (12, 14) to provide a mounting surface to facilitate mounting the convertible flashlight to the head of a user.Type: GrantFiled: August 8, 1996Date of Patent: December 29, 1998Assignee: Streamlight, Inc.Inventors: Raymond Sharrah, Charles Craft, John DiNenna, Ludwin Mora
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Patent number: 5601359Abstract: A flashlight is provided with a conductive casing and a resilient sleeve positioned on the conductive casing. The sleeve is mounted on the casing by conducting a flow of pressurized gas through the casing, aligning the sleeve with the rear end of the casing to inflate the sleeve, and then urging the sleeve onto the casing. The sleeve is configured to expose the forward end of the casing, which is threaded to rotatably engage a head assembly. The head assembly includes a spring positioned therein for mounting a conductive rim of a lamp socket in abutment with the forward end of the casing.Type: GrantFiled: May 25, 1995Date of Patent: February 11, 1997Assignee: Streamlight, Inc.Inventors: Raymond L. Sharrah, John DiNenna, David A. Rufe
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Patent number: D409777Type: GrantFiled: January 28, 1997Date of Patent: May 11, 1999Assignee: Streamlight, Inc.Inventors: Raymond Sharrah, John DiNenna, Charles Craft