Patents by Inventor Raymond Sharrah
Raymond Sharrah 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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RECHARGEABLE FLASHLIGHT AND BATTERY ASSEMBLY FOR SINGLE-HANDED INTERMITTENT AND CONTINUOUS OPERATION
Publication number: 20070253194Abstract: A rechargeable flashlight is also provided. The flashlight includes a housing having a battery compartment and a light source adjacent a first end of the housing. A rechargeable lithium-ion battery provides power for the flashlight. A controller circuit serially connected with the battery is operable to control the flow of electricity to and from the battery. Specifically, the controller circuit is operable to disconnect the lithium-ion battery cell from the light source in response to the charge in the lithium-ion battery depleting below a pre-determined lower threshold. The control circuit is further operable to disconnect the lithium-ion battery cell from electrical connection with the first charging contact when the lithium-ion battery is connected with a battery charger and the charge in the lithium-ion battery reaches a pre-determined upper threshold.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 21, 2007Publication date: November 1, 2007Inventors: Raymond Sharrah, Peter Ziegenfuss -
Publication number: 20070235308Abstract: An electrical switch arrangement comprises at least one actuator for selectively making and breaking an electrical connection between electrical contacts thereof, and an indicator light source for selectively producing light. A switch housing supports the actuator so that the actuator may be actuated, and covers the indicator light source. The switch housing is translucent and/or transparent to light produced by the indicator light source so that the indicator light source is visible through the switch housing when the indicator light source is producing light.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 6, 2006Publication date: October 11, 2007Inventor: Raymond Sharrah
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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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Publication number: 20060262527Abstract: A battery powered flashlight is provided having a primary lamp assembly providing a high powered light source in a forward direction, and a back light providing a lower powered light source in a rearward facing direction. Preferably, the flashlight includes a hollow housing having a back wall into which one or more apertures are formed for receiving one or more back light elements.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 12, 2006Publication date: November 23, 2006Inventor: Raymond Sharrah
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Publication number: 20060181870Abstract: A method for making a flashlight housing comprises providing a blank of an electrically conductive material, impact extruding the blank of electrically conductive material to form an elongated hollow member that has an internal cavity open at a first end and that has a reduced inner diameter portion proximate a second end thereof, and coating the elongated hollow member with a coating material. The flashlight housing may have a tail cap, and may have O-rings for sealing at the rearward end of the tail cap, at the forward end of the housing, and at the interface between the housing and the tail cap.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 6, 2006Publication date: August 17, 2006Inventors: Raymond Sharrah, Charles Craft
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Patent number: 7059744Abstract: A battery powered flashlight is provided having a primary lamp assembly providing a high powered light source in a forward direction, and a back light providing a lower powered light source in a rearward facing direction. Preferably, the flashlight includes a hollow housing having a back wall into which one or more apertures are formed for receiving one or more back light elements.Type: GrantFiled: November 7, 2003Date of Patent: June 13, 2006Assignee: Streamlight, Inc.Inventor: Raymond Sharrah
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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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Rechargeable flashlight and battery assembly for single-handed intermittent and continuous operation
Publication number: 20050135091Abstract: A flashlight has a head assembly with a charging member extending laterally to an external charging contact and a barrel slidably housing a battery assembly. A tail assembly having a slidable actuating member is positioned in abutment with the battery assembly. A connection module is positioned in the head assembly, an has a continuous connection means for maintaining a continuous electrical connection between the charging member and the battery, and also intermittent connection mechanism for intermittenly connecting the battery with the lamp.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 19, 2003Publication date: June 23, 2005Inventors: Raymond Sharrah, Peter Ziegenfuss -
Publication number: 20050099804Abstract: A battery powered flashlight is provided having a primary lamp assembly providing a high powered light source in a forward direction, and a back light providing a lower powered light source in a rearward facing direction. Preferably, the flashlight includes a hollow housing having a back wall into which one or more apertures are formed for receiving one or more back light elements.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 7, 2003Publication date: May 12, 2005Inventor: Raymond Sharrah
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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