Abstract: A motor-vehicle window comprises a glass pane having an outer edge and a peripheral black obscuration band extending around the pane edge and leaving a central portion of the pane clear and unobstructed. This band is at least partially formed of a coating-deposited black conductor capable of generating heat when an electric current is passed through it. Thus an electrical current can be passed through the conductor to heat at least a portion of the pane at the obscuration band. The conductor may be positioned side-by-side with the band, disposed in a recess in the band or overlie the band. The conductor may define a heated wiper rest zone on the window.

Abstract: A portable searchlight that can have a plurality of batteries and yet be conveniently held by one hand. The casing is shaped so as to be closely adapted to the shape of the batteries and is constructed from relatively soft materials, at least in the regions between the batteries, so as to provide deformable hand holding areas at those points. Further, the switch for controlling operation of the light is positioned internally of the casing and is operable therethrough.