Patents by Inventor Robert P. Radloff
Robert P. Radloff 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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Patent number: 9933146Abstract: A multi-mode flashlight includes a housing with a source of power, a light source located at a forward end of the housing, and a tail cap located at the tail end of the housing, the tail cap including a switch and at least two icons, each of which is associated with a mode of operation of the flashlight, wherein the mode of operation is selected by orienting the housing so that the icon associated with the desired mode of operation is positioned in a predetermined manner and the switch is depressed to turn the flashlight on and the switch is depressed for at least a predetermined amount of time.Type: GrantFiled: October 25, 2016Date of Patent: April 3, 2018Assignee: MAG INSTRUMENT, INC.Inventors: Anthony Maglica, Stacey H. West, Scott Nathanson, Robert P Radloff
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Publication number: 20170130949Abstract: A light emitting diode (“LED”) module with improved thermal characteristics is provided. The module includes an LED, a first circuit board, a second circuit board, a lower insulator, an upper insulator, a lower contact, upper contacts, and a heat sink. Preferably, the heat sink comprises an outer housing and a contact ring. The LED and the heat sink are attached to the first circuit board via solder. In addition to serving as a substrate for the LED, the first circuit board (which contains a plurality of thermally conductive layers connected by vias) facilitates the transfer of heat away from the LED to the heat sink. The module also has improved mechanical and electrical properties, including redundant electrical connections, stable mechanical connections, and a shock-absorbing lower contact. The lower insulator can also be configured to prevent misalignment of the power source with the lower contact when the module is used in a flashlight or other lighting device.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 22, 2016Publication date: May 11, 2017Applicant: Mag Instrument, Inc.Inventors: Anthony Maglica, Stacey H. West, Robert P. Radloff
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Publication number: 20170051903Abstract: A multi-mode flashlight includes a housing with a source of power, a light source located at a forward end of the housing, and a tail cap located at the tail end of the housing, the tail cap including a switch and at least two icons, each of which is associated with a mode of operation of the flashlight, wherein the mode of operation is selected by orienting the housing so that the icon associated with the desired mode of operation is positioned in a predetermined manner and the switch is depressed to turn the flashlight on and the switch is depressed for at least a predetermined amount of time.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 25, 2016Publication date: February 23, 2017Applicant: Mag Instrument, Inc.Inventors: Anthony Maglica, Stacey H. West, Scott Nathanson, Robert P. Radloff
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Patent number: 9534751Abstract: A light emitting diode (“LED”) module with improved thermal characteristics is provided. The module includes an LED, a first circuit board, a second circuit board, a lower insulator, an upper insulator, a lower contact, upper contacts, and a heat sink. Preferably, the heat sink comprises an outer housing and a contact ring. The LED and the heat sink are attached to the first circuit board via solder. In addition to serving as a substrate for the LED, the first circuit board (which contains a plurality of thermally conductive layers connected by vias) facilitates the transfer of heat away from the LED to the heat sink. The module also has improved mechanical and electrical properties, including redundant electrical connections, stable mechanical connections, and a shock-absorbing lower contact. The lower insulator can also be configured to prevent misalignment of the power source with the lower contact when the module is used in a flashlight or other lighting device.Type: GrantFiled: May 5, 2015Date of Patent: January 3, 2017Assignee: MAG INSTRUMENTS, INC.Inventors: Anthony Maglica, Stacey H. West, Robert P. Radloff
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Patent number: 9512991Abstract: A portable lighting device with a main power circuit for electrically connecting a light source to a portable source of power, the main power circuit including an electric power switch disposed electrically in series with the light source, there also being an inertial sensor and a controller electrically coupled to the portable source of power, the controller including an output for providing a control signal for controlling the flow of power through the electronic power switch and the light source in the main power circuit, the controller also being electrically connected to the inertial sensor, wherein the controller is configured to control the flow of power through the electronic power switch based on one or more signals received from the at least one output of the inertial sensor.Type: GrantFiled: January 20, 2016Date of Patent: December 6, 2016Assignee: MAG INSTRUMENT, INC.Inventors: Anthony Maglica, Stacey H. West, Scott Nathanson, Robert P Radloff
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Patent number: 9416950Abstract: A flashlight has a lock out feature that prevents it from being turned on which is activated or deactivated by pointing the flashlight in a first direction (e.g., upward) prior to turning it on, depressing a switch to turn it on, tilting the flashlight in a second direction (e.g., downward) while continuously depressing the switch, and releasing the switch.Type: GrantFiled: December 29, 2015Date of Patent: August 16, 2016Assignee: MAG INSTRUMENT, INC.Inventors: Anthony Maglica, Stacey H. West, Scott Nathanson, Robert P Radloff
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Publication number: 20160178176Abstract: A flashlight has a lock out feature that prevents it from being turned on which is activated or deactivated by pointing the flashlight in a first direction (e.g., upward) prior to turning it on, depressing a switch to turn it on, tilting the flashlight in a second direction (e.g., downward) while continuously depressing the switch, and releasing the switch.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 29, 2015Publication date: June 23, 2016Inventors: Anthony Maglica, Stacey H. West, Scott Nathanson, Robert P. Radloff
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Publication number: 20160183341Abstract: A portable lighting device with a main power circuit for electrically connecting a light source to a portable source of power, the main power circuit including an electric power switch disposed electrically in series with the light source, there also being an inertial sensor and a controller electrically coupled to the portable source of power, the controller including an output for providing a control signal for controlling the flow of power through the electronic power switch and the light source in the main power circuit, the controller also being electrically connected to the inertial sensor, wherein the controller is configured to control the flow of power through the electronic power switch based on one or more signals received from the at least one output of the inertial sensor.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 20, 2016Publication date: June 23, 2016Applicant: Mag Instrument, Inc.Inventors: Anthony Maglica, Stacey H. West, Scott Nathanson, Robert P. Radloff
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Patent number: 9247598Abstract: A portable lighting device having a plurality of modes of operation and method of operating the portable lighting device are disclosed. One method of operating the portable lighting device is by rotating the portable lighting device along a principal axis of projection of the light source to enter into a new mode of operation. Normal, dim, motion sensitive, variable brightness, blink, right and left hand, lock out, SOS, night light, strobe, compass and signal modes are disclosed, and the modes may be adjusted. A rechargeable battery pack is disclosed that includes a housing, a rechargeable battery, and an accelerometer. A battery cassette is disclosed that provides a negative electrode at each end of the battery cassette, and a central connector that provides a positive electrode at both ends of the battery cassette.Type: GrantFiled: January 15, 2010Date of Patent: January 26, 2016Assignee: MAG INSTRUMENT, INC.Inventors: Anthony Maglica, Stacey H West, Scott Nathanson, Robert P Radloff
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Publication number: 20150300621Abstract: A light emitting diode (“LED”) module with improved thermal characteristics is provided. The module includes an LED, a first circuit board, a second circuit board, a lower insulator, an upper insulator, a lower contact, upper contacts, and a heat sink. Preferably, the heat sink comprises an outer housing and a contact ring. The LED and the heat sink are attached to the first circuit board via solder. In addition to serving as a substrate for the LED, the first circuit board (which contains a plurality of thermally conductive layers connected by vias) facilitates the transfer of heat away from the LED to the heat sink. The module also has improved mechanical and electrical properties, including redundant electrical connections, stable mechanical connections, and a shock-absorbing lower contact. The lower insulator can also be configured to prevent misalignment of the power source with the lower contact when the module is used in a flashlight or other lighting device.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 5, 2015Publication date: October 22, 2015Applicant: MAG INSTRUMENT, INC.Inventors: Anthony Maglica, Stacey H. West, Robert P. Radloff
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Patent number: 9022612Abstract: A light emitting diode (“LED”) module with improved thermal characteristics is provided. The module includes an LED, a first circuit board, a second circuit board, a lower insulator, an upper insulator, a lower contact, upper contacts, and a heat sink. Preferably, the heat sink comprises an outer housing and a contact ring. The LED and the heat sink are attached to the first circuit board via solder. In addition to serving as a substrate for the LED, the first circuit board (which contains a plurality of thermally conductive layers connected by vias) facilitates the transfer of heat away from the LED to the heat sink. The module also has improved mechanical and electrical properties, including redundant electrical connections, stable mechanical connections, and a shock-absorbing lower contact. The lower insulator can also be configured to prevent misalignment of the power source with the lower contact when the module is used in a flashlight or other lighting device.Type: GrantFiled: August 7, 2008Date of Patent: May 5, 2015Assignee: Mag Instrument, Inc.Inventors: Anthony Maglica, Stacey H. West, Robert P. Radloff
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Patent number: 7926971Abstract: A portable electronic device, such as a flashlight, with a battery pack assembly is provided. The battery pack assembly has a cylindrically shaped housing with a base and a cover that form a chamber to hold a battery pack. A printed circuit board is installed in the cylindrically shaped housing to provide multiple functions to the portable electronic device.Type: GrantFiled: January 14, 2009Date of Patent: April 19, 2011Assignee: Mag Instrument, Inc.Inventors: Stacey H. West, Robert P. Radloff
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Publication number: 20100219775Abstract: A portable lighting device having a plurality of modes of operation and method of operating the portable lighting device are disclosed. One method of operating the portable lighting device is by rotating the portable lighting device along a principal axis of projection of the light source to enter into a new mode of operation. Normal, dim, motion sensitive, variable brightness, blink, right and left hand, lock out, SOS, night light, strobe, compass and signal modes are disclosed, and the modes may be adjusted. A rechargeable battery pack is disclosed that includes a housing, a rechargeable battery, and an accelerometer. A battery cassette is disclosed that provides a negative electrode at each end of the battery cassette, and a central connector that provides a positive electrode at both ends of the battery cassette.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 15, 2010Publication date: September 2, 2010Inventors: Anthony Maglica, Stacey H. West, Scott Nathanson, Robert P. Radloff
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Publication number: 20100177507Abstract: A portable electronic device, such as a flashlight, with a battery pack assembly is provided. The battery pack assembly has a cylindrically shaped housing with a base and a cover that form a chamber to hold a battery pack. A printed circuit board is installed in the cylindrically shaped housing to provide multiple functions to the portable electronic device.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 14, 2009Publication date: July 15, 2010Applicant: MAG Instrument, Inc.Inventors: Stacey H. West, Robert P. Radloff
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Publication number: 20100033972Abstract: A light emitting diode (“LED”) module with improved thermal characteristics is provided. The module includes an LED, a first circuit board, a second circuit board, a lower insulator, an upper insulator, a lower contact, upper contacts, and a heat sink. Preferably, the heat sink comprises an outer housing and a contact ring. The LED and the heat sink are attached to the first circuit board via solder. In addition to serving as a substrate for the LED, the first circuit board (which contains a plurality of thermally conductive layers connected by vias) facilitates the transfer of heat away from the LED to the heat sink. The module also has improved mechanical and electrical properties, including redundant electrical connections, stable mechanical connections, and a shock-absorbing lower contact. The lower insulator can also be configured to prevent misalignment of the power source with the lower contact when the module is used in a flashlight or other lighting device.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 7, 2008Publication date: February 11, 2010Applicant: MAG INSTRUMENT, INC.Inventors: Anthony Maglica, Stacey H. West, Robert P. Radloff