Abstract: The signaling device of the present invention, in its preferred embodiment, generally comprises a switch or activator mounted on a facing of a door, a receiver or doorbell mounted within a home or other building, and mechanism for sending a signal from the switch or activator to the receiver or doorbell. The switch or activator of the present invention is preferably made of clear LEXAN or polycarbonate material bent to a generally U-shape and incorporating a pair of brass contacts wired to a receiver. In lieu of being wired to a receiver, there might be a wireless connection between the switch or activator and the receiver. A pet animal can readily actuate the activator or switch by leaning or pressing against the activator or switch to alert someone within the home or other building that it desires to enter the home or building.

Abstract: A portable electric lamp apparatus including a conduit, a tungsten halogen lamp attached to one end of the conduit, a plug attached to the other end of the conduit, a conductor within the conduit for conducting current from the plug to the tungsten halogen lamp, and a retractable guard for protecting or exposing the tungsten halogen lamp. The portable electric lamp is particularly adapted for dispensing a large amount of illumination to large enclosed areas such as boiler furnaces, stokes, tanks and the like which periodically require servicing.