Patents by Inventor Matthew B. Dalton

Matthew B. Dalton 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).

  • Publication number: 20230363482
    Abstract: Embodiments of an attachment device for supporting a lighting device or other tool or accessory from a hat or helmet, or a kit including same, are shown and described.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 10, 2023
    Publication date: November 16, 2023
    Inventors: Raymond L. Sharrah, Jonathan R. Sharrah, Matthew B. Dalton
  • Patent number: 11060656
    Abstract: A portable scene light capable of multiple configurations is disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 18, 2019
    Date of Patent: July 13, 2021
    Assignee: Streamlight, Inc.
    Inventors: Jonathan R. Sharrah, Matthew B. Dalton
  • Publication number: 20200232597
    Abstract: A portable scene light capable of multiple configurations is disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 18, 2019
    Publication date: July 23, 2020
    Inventors: Jonathan R. Sharrah, Matthew B. Dalton
  • Patent number: 10151433
    Abstract: A portable light may comprise a light housing having a USB connector tray integrally molded therewith; a light source; a switch for selectively actuating the light source; and a circuit board in the light housing providing electrical contacts of a USB connector, whereby the connector tray and the electrical contacts cooperate to define a USB connector. The light source may operate in a mode wherein it provides illumination light and in a different mode wherein it provides an indication of charging.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 13, 2016
    Date of Patent: December 11, 2018
    Assignee: Streamlight, Inc.
    Inventors: W. Ross McLennan, Matthew B. Dalton
  • Patent number: 10119686
    Abstract: A portable light may comprise: a light body defining at least a part of a passage, a light source supported by the light body, a switch for controlling the light source, and a deployable hanger for hanging the light from an object. The deployable hanger may comprise: a spring finger proximate the passage, and a hanger ring having at least first and second flat surfaces disposed in the passage and engaging the spring finger. The spring finger bears against the first flat surface of the hanger ring for biasing the hanger ring to a first position and bears against the second flat surface of the hanger ring for biasing the hanger ring to a second position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 2, 2016
    Date of Patent: November 6, 2018
    Assignee: Streamlight, Inc.
    Inventors: Raymond L. Sharrah, Matthew B. Dalton
  • Publication number: 20160369986
    Abstract: A portable light may comprise: a light body defining at least a part of a passage, a light source supported by the light body, a switch for controlling the light source, and a deployable hanger for hanging the light from an object. The deployable hanger may comprise: a spring finger proximate the passage, and a hanger ring having at least first and second flat surfaces disposed in the passage and engaging the spring finger. The spring finger bears against the first flat surface of the hanger ring for biasing the hanger ring to a first position and bears against the second flat surface of the hanger ring for biasing the hanger ring to a second position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 2, 2016
    Publication date: December 22, 2016
    Inventors: Raymond L. Sharrah, Matthew B. DALTON
  • Patent number: 9453624
    Abstract: A portable light may comprise: a light body having a light source module disposable in an external opening having a given cross-sectional shape and size for receiving the light source module therein. The light source module may comprise: a light source, a reflector and a heat sink thermally coupled to the light source. The light source module may include a circuit board between the reflector and the heat sink for supporting the light source and being thermally coupled to the heat sink.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 10, 2012
    Date of Patent: September 27, 2016
    Assignee: Streamlight, Inc.
    Inventors: Raymond L. Sharrah, Matthew B. Dalton
  • Publication number: 20160252222
    Abstract: A portable light may comprise a light housing having a USB connector tray integrally molded therewith; a light source; a switch for selectively actuating the light source; and a circuit board in the light housing providing electrical contacts of a USB connector, whereby the connector tray and the electrical contacts cooperate to define a USB connector. The light source may operate in a mode wherein it provides illumination light and in a different mode wherein it provides an indication of charging.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 13, 2016
    Publication date: September 1, 2016
    Inventors: W. Ross McLennan, Matthew B. Dalton
  • Patent number: 9347656
    Abstract: A portable light may comprise: a light body; a source of electrical power in the light body; a light head on a flexible bendable stalk supported by the light body, the light head including a light source; a switch for selectively actuating the light source; and an electronic circuit in the light body for controlling operation of the light source responsive to the electrical switch. Optionally, a USB connector may be provided on the light body for connecting to an external source of electrical power, wherein the electronic circuit is further for coupling electrical power received at the USB connector to the source of electrical power.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 4, 2015
    Date of Patent: May 24, 2016
    Assignee: Streamlight, Inc.
    Inventors: W. Ross McLennan, Matthew B. Dalton
  • Publication number: 20160091153
    Abstract: A portable light may comprise: a light body; a source of electrical power in the light body; a light head on a flexible bendable stalk supported by the light body, the light head including a light source; a switch for selectively actuating the light source; and an electronic circuit in the light body for controlling operation of the light source responsive to the electrical switch. Optionally, a USB connector may be provided on the light body for connecting to an external source of electrical power, wherein the electronic circuit is further for coupling electrical power received at the USB connector to the source of electrical power.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 4, 2015
    Publication date: March 31, 2016
    Inventors: W. Ross McLennan, Matthew B. Dalton
  • Patent number: 9206951
    Abstract: A portable light may comprise: a light body; a source of electrical power disposable in the light body; a light head supported by the light body and including a light source; a switch for selectively actuating the light source; a USB connector on the light body for connecting to a source of electrical power; and an electronic circuit in the light body for controlling operation of the light source responsive to the electrical switch and for coupling electrical power received at the USB connector to the source of electrical power.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 20, 2013
    Date of Patent: December 8, 2015
    Assignee: Streamlight, Inc.
    Inventors: W. Ross McLennan, Matthew B. Dalton
  • Publication number: 20150176782
    Abstract: A portable light may comprise: a light body; a source of electrical power disposable in the light body; a light head supported by the light body and including a light source; a switch for selectively actuating the light source; a USB connector on the light body for connecting to a source of electrical power; and an electronic circuit in the light body for controlling operation of the light source responsive to the electrical switch and for coupling electrical power received at the USB connector to the source of electrical power.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 20, 2013
    Publication date: June 25, 2015
    Applicant: Streamlight, Inc.
    Inventors: W. Ross McLennan, Matthew B. Dalton
  • Patent number: 8905573
    Abstract: A portable light may comprise: a light body having a light source near one end for emitting light in a substantially transverse direction; a switch actuator near the end of the light body for controlling the light source; and a stowable hanger affixed to the light body near the end thereof. The light body may have an external opening and a given cross-sectional shape and size for receiving a light source module having an exterior of the given cross-sectional shape and size. The light source module may comprise: a light source, a reflector, a heat sink thermally coupled to the light source, a lens, reflector, and a lens ring holding the lens. The portable light may also comprise: a clip extending adjacent the light body in a longitudinal direction, wherein the clip is rotatably mounted so as to be movable about the light body.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 13, 2011
    Date of Patent: December 9, 2014
    Assignee: Streamlight, Inc.
    Inventors: Raymond L. Sharrah, Matthew B. Dalton
  • Patent number: 8777446
    Abstract: A portable light may comprise a light body and a light head rotatable relative to the light body. The light head may comprise a light source that may be pivotable relative to a base of the light head. The light source may be electrically connected to the light body by rotatable coaxial connections between the light head and the light body and by rotatable coaxial electrical connections between the base of the light head and the light source. The light may optionally further comprise a hanger movable relative to the light body, or may comprise one or more magnets on the light body, or may comprise a clip on the light body, or a combination thereof.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 8, 2011
    Date of Patent: July 15, 2014
    Assignee: Streamlight, Inc.
    Inventors: Raymond L. Sharrah, Donald J. Keeley, Matthew B. Dalton
  • Patent number: D725300
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 11, 2013
    Date of Patent: March 24, 2015
    Assignee: Streamlight Inc.
    Inventor: Matthew B. Dalton
  • Patent number: D729426
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 10, 2013
    Date of Patent: May 12, 2015
    Assignee: Streamlight, Inc.
    Inventor: Matthew B. Dalton
  • Patent number: D738554
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 1, 2012
    Date of Patent: September 8, 2015
    Assignee: Streamlight, Inc.
    Inventors: Matthew B. Dalton, Gregory A. Roshak
  • Patent number: D752263
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 14, 2013
    Date of Patent: March 22, 2016
    Assignee: Streamlight, Inc.
    Inventors: Donald J. Keeley, Matthew B. Dalton
  • Patent number: D869034
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 3, 2017
    Date of Patent: December 3, 2019
    Assignee: Streamlight, Inc.
    Inventors: Cleatis Eichelberger, Matthew B. Dalton
  • Patent number: D884231
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 22, 2018
    Date of Patent: May 12, 2020
    Assignee: Streamlight, Inc.
    Inventors: Jonathan R. Sharrah, Matthew B. Dalton