Abstract: The present invention is an articulating hand power tool which in one embodiment includes a head portion including a head housing configured to articulate with a main housing, a bit holder rotatably positioned within the head housing, and a lighting assembly configured to emit a first elongated beam pattern from the head portion.

Abstract: A cordless light attachment for a tool includes a housing that has a proximal end and a distal end, and an interior cavity that extends from the proximal end to the distal end, forming an opening extending through the housing from the proximal end to the distal end. The device receives therein a tool and removably attaches to the tool. The device has at least one light source powered by a cordless power source arranged on or within the housing.

Abstract: A chain saw hazard warning light and method for using same. A pair of oppositely-directed light sources emit light beams throughout a chain shot hazard warning zone through rectilinear, slotted openings at opposite ends of a housing. The light beams turn on, if and only if, the cutting chain is rotating about the chain guide bar; alternatively, initiation of rotation of the cutting chain is delayed to permit the light beams to turn on some time prior thereto. The zone is defined by first and second pairs of planes that diverge in opposite directions from the chain guide bar, said planes being disposed at equal, acute angles (most preferably 15°) to, and on opposite sides of, a plane that includes the chain guide bar.

Abstract: A power tool including a end effector rotatable with respect to the housing, a collar rotatable with respect to the housing, a printed circuit board (PCB) rotatably fixed with respect to the housing, and a light element operatively connected to the PCB and adjacent to the end effector and in a recess of the collar and located to illuminate a workpiece machined by the power tool. A method of providing light for a workpiece being machined by a power tool including locating lighting elements around a spindle of a power tool, aligning the lighting elements to shine light on a workpiece being machined by the power tool, operatively connecting the lighting elements to a PCB, containing and supporting the PCB with a guide, supporting wires configured to provide power to the PCB with the guide, locating the lighting elements, PCB and guide in a rotatable collar, and preventing the lighting elements, PCB and guide from rotating when the collar rotates.

Abstract: A power tool includes a housing having a large diameter rear portion and a narrow diameter nosepiece. An end effector is rotatably coupled to the housing. A holder with a substantially annular holder body is received over the nosepiece and non-rotatably coupled to the housing. A substantially annular cover having at least one transparent surface, and an internal annular groove, is received at least partially inside the holder body, and non-rotatably and axially fixed with respect to the holder. A substantially annular printed circuit board is received at least partially inside the annular groove in the cover, and non-rotatably and axially fixed with respect to the cover. A plurality of lighting elements is operatively connected to the printed circuit board and radially disposed about the printed circuit board. The lighting elements are aligned with the at least one transparent surface so as to illuminate a workpiece.

Abstract: A handheld illumination device contains a body held by a user and including a through hole defined in the body, a connecting portion formed on a front end of the body, and a holding portion arranged on a rear end of the body; an operating member including a working segment defined on a front end thereof, a shank formed on a rear end of the operating member and inserted into the connecting portion of the body, the shank having a groove defined therein and communicating with the working segment; a lamp module fixed in the holding portion of by using the seat in which a light-emitting element, a battery pack, and a control button are disposed, the light-emitting element emitting light via the through hole and the groove so as to illuminate an work position relative to the working segment of the operating member.

Abstract: A device for providing elliptical path motion to skin or other surface. The device includes a motor, shaft, and a cam having at least one offset axis cam lobe for creating offset motion. A mounting bracket assembly that has a pair of arms associated with the motor can be moved by the cam in an elliptical path having X-axis, Y-axis and, in exemplary embodiments, Z-axis movement. The mounting bracket assembly may have two brackets, each being associated with an oscillating plate. Each oscillating plate may have a plurality of protrusions or tufts of bristles protruding therefrom. Elliptical movement of the oscillating plates creates offset elliptical motion of the protrusions associated with each oscillating plate. A fluid delivery system may be incorporated to provide fluid through the device. The device may be used for cleaning, stimulation or treatment of skin.

Abstract: A hand-power tool includes at least one tool spindle and a drive unit configured to drive the tool spindle at a rotational speed greater than 10,000 min?1. The hand-power tool further includes at least one lighting unit that has at least two lighting mechanisms that are configured to illuminate a work area. The lighting mechanisms are arranged on an axial plane of the tool spindle at an angle of less than 125 degrees relative to each other with respect to the tool spindle.

Abstract: A module comprising: one or more vials containing tritium; one or more tritium covers; and an open space within the one or more tritium covers, wherein the one or more vials containing tritium are located within the open space of the one or more tritium covers so that the one or more tritium covers protect the one or more vials containing tritium, and wherein the one or more tritium covers are made from a material that exhibits sufficient strength so that the module protects the one or more vials containing tritium from damage when dropped from a distance of 1 m or more.

Abstract: A handy riveter device includes a fastening screw, a casing, a handlebar and a pulling member. The casing has a left cover and a right cover connecting to each other. The casing has a receiving space, an attaching face and a top face. A hole is opened on the casing and communicating with the receiving space. The pulling member is slidably assembled into the receiving space. The pulling member has an engaging groove and a resisting block. An elastomer abuts against the pulling member and the receiving space. The handlebar is assembled into the casing partially and a pivoting rod passes through the casing and the handlebar. Under this arrangement, a user assembles the fastening screw into an articles and the handle bar and sets the handy riveter device on the articles and pushes the handlebar to fasten the articles via the fastening screw.

Abstract: A lighted knife device has a knife blade, handle and a lighting device in a side of the handle and also there is a second lighting device arranged in mirror fashion. The first and second plurality of lighting devices are arranged at differing angles to light up an area underneath a blade edge. Alternatively, the first and second plurality of lighting devices are arranged at a same angle but also at a different angle such that the surface underneath a blade edge is lit up in a perpendicular fashion from sides of the blade. An energy storage device situated inside of a cavity within the handle contacting a tang blade portion. There is also a toggle switch contacting the energy device and the lighting devices of the banks of lighting devices through an internal switch of the toggle switch. The blade tang connected to each of the lighting devices.

Abstract: A self-defense device that includes a flashlight with a weapon end, tissue-abrading and tissue-collecting features, and with or without a writing instrument.

Abstract: The present invention is a light apparatus comprised of a housing, which forms a contoured surface plate having a lower surface and an upper surface adapted to receive a carved cucurbit; at least one socket adapted to receive a light bulb so that the light bulb is positioned perpendicular to said upper surface of said contoured face plate; at least one power source component operatively coupled to the socket, and at least one spiked member adapted to pierce and secure the carved cucurbit.

Abstract: In a rechargeable impact driver, a light unit provided in an extension portion of a housing is provided with a substrate, an LED disposed on the substrate so as to face forward, and a lens provided in front of the LED. The LED is used for an illumination function to irradiate ahead of a bit by lighting and for a notification function to notify a decrease in a battery level of a battery pack by flashing.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for detecting and removing small particulate matter fluid and/or contaminants on hard surfaces.

Abstract: A light assembly for an inspection tool having a mirror, the assembly comprising a housing attached to the mirror; a light member movably attached to the housing; and a power source for the light member.

Abstract: A handy riveter device includes a fastening screw, a casing, a handlebar and a pulling member. The casing has a left cover and a right cover connecting to each other. The casing has a receiving space, an attaching face and a top face. A hole is opened on the casing and communicating with the receiving space. The pulling member is slidably assembled into the receiving space. The pulling member has an engaging groove and a resisting block. An elastomer abuts against the pulling member and the receiving space. The handlebar is assembled into the casing partially and a pivoting rod passes through the casing and the handlebar. Under this arrangement, a user assembles the fastening screw into an articles and the handle bar and sets the handy riveter device on the articles and pushes the handlebar to fasten the articles via the fastening screw.

Abstract: A power tool system includes a tool body with a motor having an output member that drives an accessory. The output member defines an output member axis. An end effector is coupled for rotation with the output member relative to the tool body. The end effector is configured to retain the accessory. A light source is disposed on the end effector. A consumable tool, such as a holesaw, is removably attachable to the end effector, and has an illumination opening configured to be substantially aligned with the light source.

Abstract: The haircutting shears with illuminated level are adapted to aid a hairstylist in performing precise haircutting procedures. The shears are provided with a spirit level encased in an illuminated housing, which is disposed on the outer surface of one of the blades of the shears. The illuminated spirit level allows the stylist to quickly view the level to determine if the cutting angles are being executed in a desired manner. An integrated circuit device is housed in the shears and connected to the level for obtaining and storing data therefrom. A USB port is provided for connecting the integrated circuit device to a processor or other display device. The USB port also provides a charging means for the illuminating device.

Abstract: In one embodiment of the present invention, a lighting element integrated into a handle or hand-grip of a tool is disclosed, including at least one, but preferably two lighting fittings which have a modular constructions such that a lamp holder and a lens holder can be mounted in diverse positions relative to the longitudinal axis, and with which the direction of the light beam can be adjusted to the shape and size of the handle.

Abstract: A pocket driver tool having a longitudinal housing with a multisided socket at one end of the tool and extending along part of a longitudinal axis of the pocket driver tool, and stalls for drivers extending transversely to the longitudinal axis. A lumination device can illuminate the work place in which the pocket driver tool is to drive a fastener into or out of a workpiece.

Abstract: A light assembly is provided. The light assembly has a housing having a first end segment carrying an activation mechanism, a second end segment, and a light emitting segment connecting the first and second end segments. A light source is provided in communication with an activation device and arranged to illuminate the light emitting segment. An attachment assembly is arranged for attachment of the light assembly to a carrying device. The attachment assembly is formed by a first receptor and a second receptor, the first and second receptors adapted to receive an attachment device. The attachment assembly may also be formed by a first magnet arranged to attract to the carrying device and a second magnet arranged to attract to the carrying device.

Abstract: A police baton or nightstick includes a flashlight, firing mechanism and storage compartment for bullets and plastic restraints that can be used to restrain an individual. The baton which includes an elongated hollow body with first and second ends and a handgrip at a first of the ends and a hard weighted portion at the second end for striking an individual in self-defense or to subdue an unruly individual. The firing mechanism is included at the first end of the baton while compartments for storing one or more plastic restraints as well as bullets are stored underneath a barrel of the firing mechanism.

Abstract: A power tool includes a lighting unit directed towards a detection field on a workpiece side, and a detection system that emphasizes the contrast between a marking applied to an underlying surface and the underlying surface.

Abstract: A power tool of the present teachings comprises a prime mover that drives a tool, a main switch that causes the prime mover to operate when the main switch is turned on and causes the prime mover to stop operating when the main switch is turned off, an illuminator that lights a working area of the tool, and a lighting mode selector switch for switching the lighting mode of the illuminator between a plurality of lighting modes which include a first lighting mode and a second lighting mode. When the first lighting mode is selected, the illuminator will be turned on for a first predetermined period from the point at which the main switch is turned off. When the second lighting mode is selected, the illuminator will not be turned on during the first predetermined period from the point at which the main switch is turned off.

Abstract: A lighted egress apparatus includes a unitary body comprising a cavity therewithin, the cavity comprising a power supply supplying electricity and circuitry coupled to the power supply and conducting the electricity; a fixed blade partially fixed within the cavity and comprising a cutting blade, wherein the cutting blade is exposed from the unitary body and positioned at a constant cutting angle; a switch partially fixed within the cavity and coupled to the circuitry, wherein activation of the switch completes the circuitry and allows the circuitry to conduct the electricity; and an illumination device partially fixed within the cavity and coupled to the circuitry, wherein the illumination device illuminates as the circuitry conducts the electricity to the illumination device and positioned to direct illumination in front of the cutting blade.

Abstract: The present invention is an articulating hand power tool which in one embodiment includes a main housing extending along a longitudinal axis, a head portion including a head housing configured to articulate with a main housing along a plane in which the longitudinal axis lies, a motor positioned within the main housing, and a lighting assembly including (i) an elongated housing portion operably connected to the head portion, and (ii) an elongated lens enclosing the elongated housing.

Abstract: A device for determining the dominant eye of a person. The device comprises a cone having a small hole at its apex which serves as a view port. The cone is attached to a handle, which contains a battery-powered, low-level laser light source that emits light through a light port in the handle. The cone and handle are designed to be made from a single sheet of material. To determine a person's dominant eye, the person holds the device at arm's length by the handle. The laser is turned on and the person aims the light at a distant wall. The person looks through the base of the cone through the view port with both eyes open, and locates the laser spot on the distant wall through the view port. The person then closes his right eye. If the laser spot disappears from view, the person is right-eye dominant.

Abstract: The haircutting shears with illuminated level are adapted to aid a hairstylist in performing precise haircutting procedures. The shears are provided with a spirit level encased in an illuminated housing, which is disposed on the outer surface of one of the blades of the shears. The illuminated spirit level allows the stylist to quickly view the level to determine if the cutting angles are being executed in a desired manner. An integrated circuit device is housed in the shears and connected to the level for obtaining and storing data therefrom. A USB port is provided for connecting the integrated circuit device to a processor or other display device. The USB port also provides a charging means for the illuminating device.

Abstract: Equipment module indicator handle apparatus and methods are provided for displaying indications of the status conditions of equipment module circuitry using a light-conductive handle body that includes at least one handle leg at least partially composed of light conductive material and configured to transmit emitted light from a proximate end of the indicator handle toward a distal end of the indicator handle to visibly display a status condition of the module circuitry to a user on a surface of the indicator handle that is spaced apart from the wall of a chassis of the module.

Abstract: An illuminated tool for cleaning hooves of hooved animals includes a prong having a tip adapted to engage and clean an animal's hoof and an illumination source configured to direct a light beam in the general direction of the tip of the prong.

Abstract: A hand-held, rotary fabric cutter having a handle, a blade assembly, a guard assembly, and a light assembly, the blade assembly and the guard assembly being attached to the handle by a blade bolt. The rotary cutter has a rotary blade and a longitudinally and laterally retractable blade guard attached to the handle by the blade bolt, the blade guard having a right guard and a left guard, the right guard and the left guard being pivotally connected by a guard pivot joint. The light assembly has a light element, an electric switch for the light element, a power source, and electrical interconnection. A slide knob simultaneously controls both the guard assembly and the light assembly.

Abstract: A power tool having a light for illuminating an area proximate a movable end effector. The light may be mounted in such a way as to transmit light through a rotatable collar on the power tool, through or through a member of a housing of the power tool, or from the moving end effector. The light may be powered by a power source that is used for moving the end effector or from a generator that generates electrical power when the power tool is used.

Abstract: A power tool includes a housing having a large diameter rear portion and a narrow diameter nosepiece. An end effector is rotatably coupled to the housing. A holder with a substantially annular holder body is received over the nosepiece and non-rotatably coupled to the housing. A substantially annular cover having at least one transparent surface, and an internal annular groove, is received at least partially inside the holder body, and non-rotatably and axially fixed with respect to the holder. A substantially annular printed circuit board is received at least partially inside the annular groove in the cover, and non-rotatably and axially fixed with respect to the cover. A plurality of lighting elements is operatively connected to the printed circuit board and radially disposed about the printed circuit board. The lighting elements are aligned with the at least one transparent surface so as to illuminate a workpiece.

Abstract: A power tool with a chuck and a tool body having a housing, a motor received in the housing, a light array mounted to the housing, and an output spindle extending through the light array and which is rotationally driven by the motor. The chuck has a chuck body, a plurality of jaws, and an outer sleeve. A rear end of the chuck body is rotatably mounted on the output spindle. The chuck body has a plurality of jaw apertures and a plurality of light holes. The jaw apertures and the light holes extend through a front surface of the chuck body. Each of the jaws is received in a corresponding one of the jaw apertures. The outer sleeve is disposed about the jaws and the chuck body. Light emanating from the light array is transmitted through the light holes to illuminate a zone in front of the chuck body.

Abstract: Disclosed is a shovel tool implement having an imbedded illumination means and a means for storing an auxiliary light source in its handle. The tool comprises an elongated shaft having a proximal handle end and distal working end, the distal end preferably connecting to a shovel implement, the proximal handle end preferably having a slot in which to store a removable flashlight. At a location along the shaft length is provided an outward projection for housing a light source, power supply and on/off switch. The projection extends outward from the shaft and directs light towards the shovel working end, while the backside of the projection includes a removable cover for replacement of batteries and light source elements. The projection is situated such that normal handling of the shovel is not impeded, while the directed light allows a user to visualize a given work area in a low light environment.

Abstract: A lighting assembly includes a receptacle having a bore, a lighting device having a light source, a retention mechanism, and a switch recessed within the bore of the receptacle. The retention mechanism may be configured to removably retain at least a portion of the lighting device within the bore of the receptacle. The switch may be configured to provide electrical energy to the light source in response to axial movement of at least a portion of the lighting device toward the base of the bore.

Abstract: A hand-held power tool is equipped with a lighting element for illuminating the working field, the lighting element including a light source and a trigger switch for activating or adjusting a drive motor forming a component of the lighting element in such a way that light beams emitted by the light source are guided via the trigger switch to the working field.

Abstract: A lighted knife device has a knife blade, handle and a lighting device in a side of the handle and also there is a second lighting device arranged in mirror fashion. The first and second plurality of lighting devices are arranged at differing angles to light up an area underneath a blade edge. Alternatively, the first and second plurality of lighting devices are arranged at a same angle but also at a different angle such that the surface underneath a blade edge is lit up in a perpendicular fashion from sides of the blade. An energy storage device situated inside of a cavity within the handle contacting a tang blade portion. There is also a toggle switch contacting the energy device and the lighting devices of the banks of lighting devices through an internal switch of the toggle switch. The blade tang connected to each of the lighting devices.

Abstract: A power tool includes a body housing a motor and a power transmission mechanism positioned ahead of the motor for transmitting a power of the motor, a handle grip having an upper end portion connected to an approximately intermediate portion of the body and a lower end portion to which a battery is connected, a light emitting element positioned below the power transmission mechanism and receiving electrical power from the battery for illuminating a portion ahead of the body, and a trigger positioned below the power transmission mechanism for controlling a supply of the electrical power from the battery to the motor and to the light emitting element.

Abstract: A power tool having a light for illuminating an area proximate a movable end effector. The light may be mounted in such a way as to transmit light through a rotatable collar on the power tool, through or through a member of a housing of the power tool, or from the moving end effector. The light may be powered by a power source that is used for moving the end effector or from a generator that generates electrical power when the power tool is used.

Abstract: An oral care implement with an oral care region having cleaning elements for engaging oral tissue and a body for gripping the implement including a handle with a front and a removable faceplate is described. The removable faceplate may be transparent or translucent and may also include design features. The faceplate may provide protection to a user inscription surface on one of the surfaces of the handle which is may be configured to receive user indicia that may later be removed and further indicia provided.

Abstract: The invention relates to a machine tool having working field illumination disposed in a housing-having an illumination mechanism and a transparent element which allows the light from the illumination mechanism to be led out toward the working field. A light beam can be deflected between the illumination mechanism and the transparent element. According to the invention, the transparent element forms a region of the housing.

Abstract: A driving shaft mechanism for a ratchet wrench is disclosed. The driving shaft mechanism is built as a spindle assembly of the ratchet wrench and has a lighting device for offering direct lighting to an operating area of the ratchet wrench. The spindle assembly prevents the lighting from being accidentally turned off when a user operates the ratchet wrench by virtue of screwing or unscrewing motions between a spindle cap and a containing part so as to allow the spindle cap to movably press on or depart from a switch controlling a switching circuit electrically connected with a lamp, and further to create a close circuit or an open circuit of the switching circuit, thus turning on or off the lamp.

Abstract: In a rechargeable impact driver, a light unit provided in an extension portion of a housing is provided with a substrate, an LED disposed on the substrate so as to face forward, and a lens provided in front of the LED. The LED is used for an illumination function to irradiate ahead of a bit by lighting and for a notification function to notify a decrease in a battery level of a battery pack by flashing.

Abstract: A tool system includes a first tool having a work area and a light source position inside the tool. The light source is adapted to illuminate the work area. A base has a first port, wherein the first tool can be mounted in the first port.

Abstract: A rotary tool (10) having a plurality of switchable modes is provide with a trigger (19) and a switching lever (20) disposed around a grip (13) for selecting a rotational direction of a motor (31). The switching lever (20) is operated between a forward rotation state, a reverse rotation state, and a neutral state. A switching of the modes is executed when the switching lever (20) is positioned in the neutral state and the trigger (19) is pulled.

Abstract: The invention relates to a system for a hand-held machine tool, particularly a pistol-shaped hand-held machine tool, which includes at least one first auxiliary unit, and a coupling mechanism that is used for coupling the first auxiliary unit and the hand-held machine tool. An example of the invention includes a suction unit as the first auxiliary unit for collecting debris from a hand-held drilling tool. The system also provides for at least one additional auxiliary unit to be coupled to the held-held power tool by the coupling mechanism. An example of the invention includes an illuminating element as an additional auxiliary unit which can be coupled to the tool with the coupling mechanism so as to be interchangeable with the first auxiliary unit.

Abstract: A tool capable of turning on/off a light automatically comprises a body including a fitting area in response to a fitted tool and a receiving groove disposed therein to communicate with a font end thereof; a light module installed in the receiving groove and including at least one bulb and a cell set, a first electrode of the cell set connecting with a first connecting leg of the bulb, and a second electrode of the cell set connecting contacting with the fitting area of the body, and when the fitting area of the body is fitted to a fitted tool, a second connecting leg of the bulb conducting to the second electrode of the cell set.

Abstract: An illumination device is provided at the handle-piece of a sniffing probe, in which the illumination device illuminates the region to be inspected. This incorporation considerably facilitates handling of the sniffing probe in difficult-to-access and poorly illuminated regions, for sniffing probes used for detecting gases, for example, for detecting a gas leakage in a cooling device of a motor vehicle.