Abstract: A flashlight and tool combination comprises a flashlight having a body, an illumination member, a power source and a switch for switching the illumination member on and off. The flashlight body has on one portion thereof a tool connector. The combination further comprises a tool assembly comprising a tool component and a connector component, the connector component being received by the connector member on the body of the flashlight. A fastener for releasably securing the connector component to the connector member is provided.

Abstract: A power tool with a tool portion and at least one attachment. The tool portion has a tool body and a drill chuck. The drill chuck includes a rotatable spindle, a plurality of jaws that are coupled to the rotatable spindle and a cover that is disposed about the jaws and which is not coupled for rotation with the rotatable spindle. The attachment is coupled the cover of the drill chuck.

Abstract: An extension bar with built-in light includes an elongate body having an open first end and an engaging recess in a second end of the elongate body. A switch member with a first conductive member extends through a transverse hole of the elongate body. A carrier is received in the engaging recess and a second conductive member is connected to the carrier. A power supply unit and a light bulb are received in the passage. The first end of the second conductive member is moved to contact the power supply unit to activate the light bulb when a conductive hand tool is inserted into the engaging recess. The light bulb is also activated when rotating the switch member to contact directly the first conductive member, the second conductive member and the power supply unit.

Abstract: A lighted plier hand tool apparatus including a pivoting hub device containing a first opening, an opposed second opening, and a passage therethrough extending from the first opening to the second opening. The plier hand tool apparatus further includes a first plier member and a second plier member. Each plier member includes a respective handle portion, a jaw portion, and an intermediate pivot portion therebetween. Each respective pivot portion defines a respective bore section formed for aligned receipt of the hub device therein. Such receipt interconnects the first and second plier members together to enable relative pivotally movement of the respective jaw portions at a work area between an opened condition and a closed condition. The hand tool apparatus further includes an illumination device having an illumination portion outputting a light beam from one end of an elongated body section.

Abstract: An assembly according to the present invention includes a tattoo machine, a grip attached to the tattoo machine, and a light assembly inside the grip utilizing light emitting diodes (LEDs). The assembly further includes a power supply, a power cord for connecting the tattoo machine to the power supply, and two alligator clips conductively connected to the power cord or tattoo machine which transmit power to the light assembly via wires extending from the light assembly to the alligator clips.

Abstract: Handheld tactical devices combining a weapon with an emission generator, and specifically combinations of a tubular handle with a detachably securable knife blade or baton body, together with a flashlight or chemical spray device removably insertable in the tubular handle. The preferred spray device embodiment emits dual sprays and includes a thumb-operable cover for permitting a user to both expose and depress the spray device's pushbutton actuator for instantly actuating the spray device.

Abstract: A power tool and accessory combination. The power tool has multiple terminals to which a battery pack or battery assembly can be connected. The accessory can be electrically connected to an unused tool terminal that is otherwise engageable by a battery pack.

Abstract: A hand-held power tool includes a housing with a tool fitting for receiving an insertion tool, and at least one illuminating element for illuminating the working area of the hand-held power tool; wherein the at least one illuminating element is located in the region of the tool fitting.

Abstract: A hand tool with an illumination device comprises a handle; a driving head extending from one end of the handle; an illumination device; a switch for controlling the actuation of the illumination device; an optical fiber tube being connected to the illumination device for transferring light from the illumination device to an illumination point. The optical fiber tube is enclosed by an outer cover which is bendable so as to adjust an orientation of the optical fiber tube. A free end of the optical fiber tube has a light collecting head for collecting light. The hand tool is a spanner or a screwdriver. The illumination device and the switch are installed on the handle near the driving head.

Abstract: A tool assembly primarily for illuminating a work space having a plurality of tools each of which having both a proximal and distal end for providing rotational movement of each of the tools for extension to at least one functional position and a distal end for use of the tool in the work space, and a stored position when not in use; in which one of said tools means is a flashlight means for illuminating at least the work space and at least one other said tools at the proximal end.

Abstract: A multiple function tool comprising a tool housing is disclosed. An electrically powered tool is contained within the tool housing. At least one electrical tool contact is associated with the housing. A battery housing mates with and is secured to the tool housing when the battery housing is positioned on the tool housing in a use position. A rechargeable battery is contained within the battery housing. At least one battery contact is positioned to be connected to the electrical tool contact when the battery housing is mounted on the tool housing in the use position. A light emitting device is positioned at one end of the battery housing. The light emitting device is electrically connected to the battery. A switch couples the battery to the light emitting device.

Abstract: A nailer with an illumination device located adjacent to the muzzle thereof comprises a nailer and an illumination device. The nailer has a muzzle defined at a front end of a housing thererof, between the muzzle and the housing is arranged a panel and a protection hood covered on the panel, and on the protection hood is formed a notch aligned with the muzzle. Beneath the protection hold is disposed a circuit board, on the circuit board is battery. A positioning hole is defined in a side of the protection hood facing the housing. A buffer is disposed in the positioning hole of the protection hood in such a manner that a part of the buffer protrudes out of the positioning hole and is to be pressed against the housing. The illumination device is disposed beneath the protection hood of the nailer and located correspondingly to the notch.

Abstract: A power tool includes a main housing, a motor, a hammer case, an end-tool holding part, a driving-force transmitting mechanism, a light-unit mounting part, a light unit, and a cover. The motor is accommodated in the main housing and is configured to generate a driving force. The hammer case has an outer peripheral surface. The end-tool holding part is configured to hold an end tool. The driving-force transmitting mechanism is accommodated in the hammer case. The driving-force transmitting mechanism is configured to transmit the driving force to the end-tool holding part. The light-unit mounting part is formed integrally with the hammer case. The light unit is mounted to the light-unit mounting part. The cover covers the outer peripheral surface of the hammer case and accommodates the light-unit mounting part and the light unit.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a gripping tool for installing and removing a connector. The gripping tool includes a first body member and a second body member. The first body member defines a first jaw portion and a first handle portion. The first jaw portion includes a first tip. The second body member defines a second jaw portion and a second handle portion. The second jaw portion includes a second tip. The first and the second handle portions are coupled to one another at distal ends for pivoting movement about an axis between an open position and a gripping position. The first and second tips include gripping means for securely engaging the connector positioned between the first and second jaw portions in response to the first and second body members being moved from the open position to the gripping position.

Abstract: Light Emitting Diode Light Sources for Dental Curing are disclosed. Some embodiments of the invention include structures such as Light Emitting Diode Array(s), heat sink, heat dissipation, heat pipe, and control circuitry are disclosed.

Abstract: The invention relates to a multifunctional tool such as, for example, a multifunctional pocket knife which is characterized by having at least one measuring and display device (12, 14) for measuring and displaying a physical value.

Abstract: A work light for a power tool. In an exemplary embodiment, the work light includes a generally cylindrical housing constructed for receiving a light source. The housing includes a pin generally transverse to the housing and unitary with such housing. Further, an electrical coupling is configured to provide electricity to the light source from a power tool electrical source and is integrated with the electrical source. Additionally, a bracket including a flange with a plurality of apertures for receiving a series of fasteners for mounting the bracket to an external surface of the power tool is included. The bracket defines a recessed structure for receiving the pin and includes a pair of recesses spaced apart to retain a first end of the pin and a second end of the pin. The pin included within the housing permits linear positioning of the housing along an axis generally perpendicular to the pin.

Abstract: The invention relates to a soft handle having a lighting apparatus, which includes a lighting apparatus and a spring switch being received in one end of a shaft of the handle. The handle has a soft shell with inner liquid for comfortable use and has the lighting apparatus to emit lighting ray as a flashlight. The handle includes two functions in a single body and then obtains utilization and improvement.

Abstract: Functional handpiece 1 having an elongate handpiece body which has at its rearward end a connection element for connection with a flexible supply line, and has at its forward end a light emission element of a light permeable material for the illumination of the treatment site, and has in the light emission element an outlet opening for a medium such as water or air or spray, the light emission element forming a forward region of the functional handpiece and being releasably connected with the remaining region of the functional handpiece, and the light emission element having a plug-in fitting for the light emission element.

Abstract: A screwdriver includes a handle including a receptacle for coupling with an end of a bit. A front groove and a rear groove are respectively defined in a front end and a rear end of the handle. A plurality of light-emitting diodes are mounted on a circuit board in the front groove of the handle. A transparent cover is mounted in the front groove and in front of the light-emitting diodes. A front cap is mounted to the front end of the handle. A cell and a switch are mounted in the rear groove. A rear cap is mounted to the rear end of the handle. The switch, the cell, the circuit board, and the light-emitting diodes are electrically connected. The light-emitting diodes forwardly emit light beams passing through the transparent cover to provide illumination when required.

Abstract: A small light source for internally illuminating live flowers and other products is formed in the shape of a pin with a battery case operatively connected to the light source. A sharp penetrating tip surrounds the light source and is fixed to a rigid tube for manipulating the device to insert the light source within the structure of the plant. The device is of such a size that it can be supported by a plant without deformation of the plant.

Abstract: A device is provided to apply make-up (10) in low-light situations. The device has a body tube (14), with a first and a second and a intermediate portion therebetween. The first end has a radial cross-section with an inner portion and an annular outer portion. Mounted in the inner portion of the first end is a make-up (10) applying means (16). Surrounding the make-up applying means (16) is an illuminating means (22) for illuminating, positioned in the annular outer portion of the first end. It is adapted to project the illumination axially outwardly. The illuminating means (22) is power by a powering means (24) is activated by a switch (621). In some embodiments, a second make-up applying means (16) is mounted in the second end.

Abstract: A compact, self-contained lighting system is attachable to a surgical tool to enable a user to selectively direct light at a site where the tool is to be applied. The system has a power unit that may contain rechargeable power cells, a malleable electrical connection element, and a light-emitting element powered thereby to emit high intensity white light, preferably from an LED. The system ensures against tissue damage due to inadvertent overheating by continuously removing byproduct heat from the light-emitting element, via the connection element, to the power unit with portions of each of these components serving as respective heat sinks and/or as thermal conduits to facilitate this process. The removed heat is dissipated to the ambient atmosphere, the surgical tool and even the user, and permits safe prolonged operations in confined regions of a patient's body.

Abstract: An illuminating nail clipper for clipping the nails of an animal such as a dog, cat, bird, or the like which allows for the clipping of an individual nail at the desired length to prevent injury or improper length cutting for the animal. The device includes a hand-actuated clipping blade used in conjunction with an adjustable in size nail holder which includes a cutting hole and which allows the nail to be clipped to be firmly held at a particular position relative to the nail cutting blade. A light source illuminates an animal's nail to make it translucent, allowing the operator to see the capillaries within the nail and thus to avoid cutting to the live portion of the nail.

Abstract: A portable circular saw includes a housing, a motor, a circular saw blade, a saw cover, and a light irradiation unit. The motor is accommodated in the housing. The circular saw blade is driven by the motor for cutting a cutting object in a cutting direction. The circular saw blade has one side surface and another side surface. The saw cover is provided to the housing for partially covering the circular saw blade. The light irradiation unit is provided on the saw cover. The light irradiation unit includes a first irradiation device located on the one side surface side of the circular saw blade and a second irradiation device located on the another side surface side of the circular saw blade for emitting a light to illuminate a region including a leading end portion of the circular saw blade and a spot on the cutting object. The spot is ahead of the leading end portion in the cutting direction.

Abstract: The present invention provides an electric tool which includes an electrical device, such as a radio, as an additional function, and is lightweight and easy to handle for operation. The electric tool includes a lithium-ion secondary battery as a power supply, and is equipped with an electrical device, which operates on small electric power supplied from the lithium-ion secondary battery.

Abstract: A combination housing that includes a unique segregated compartment to hold a standard, popular sized pocketknife. The housing is constructed to slideably receive a standard pocket type knife. The housing has a channel molded into its wall with the top of the channel being open, allowing the side of the pocketknife to be visible when received in the channel on the housing. This allows the user to verify that the knife is in place. At the rear of the housing is a small closure device that is pivotally mounted to the rear of the housing. The closure device pivots into place flush with the bottom of the housing to retain the pocketknife once it is fully inserted into the channel in the housing.

Abstract: A lighting device for use in combination with a nail clipper and cutting pliers is disclosed. The lighting device comprises a casing defining an angular front wall having an electric power source, a switch and a light-emitting element all integrally assembled and electrically connected within the casing. A radiation surface is mounted within the angular front wall for transmitting illumination light emitted from the light-emitting element wherein means for removably attaching the casing to either the nail clipper or cutting pliers are provided whereby the angle defined by the front wall positions the illumination light emitted from the light-emitting element for illuminating a blood vein or nerve through the animals nail such that the user does not strike or nick the blood vein or nerve during a cutting operation.

Abstract: A hand-held power tool is provided with a housing, an attachment member, and an object sensor that is removable from the attachment member. The attachment member may be removable from the tool. The object sensor, which can be used to detect studs hidden behind walls, electrical lines, and other materials, is readily accessible to tradesmen.

Abstract: A pocket flashlight includes a base member, a light emitting member, and a support member. These members lie pivotally connected to one another. The light emitting member includes a light source, a power source connected to the light source, and a housing for containing the light source and the power source.

Abstract: A hand toll equipped with an illuminator has a conductive assembly settled within the handle to provide power to a lamp assembly which can lighten the operating end of the hand tool. A user can push a switch back and forth to operate the conductive assembly and in turn switch on/off the illuminator.

Abstract: A power tool has a light unit provided at the bottom part of the handle grip. The light unit can be adjusted to change the lighting angle and can hold the desired lighting angle. The light unit thus disposed does not get in the way, the lighting angle of the light unit is variable and the emitted light does not shake, depletion of the power supply due to the light switch of the light unit being left on is prevented, shadows of the end tool are not easily produced by light from the light unit, lighting contrast is high, wiring failures and continuity faults in the light-emitting element do not occur easily, and a small, economical power tool can be provided. The light-emitting element of the light unit is a yellow LED. The light unit turns off automatically at a predetermined time after the light turns on.

Abstract: The apparatus for normalization of a drilling tool to a work surface includes a light source, a beam splitter, and a screen. The beam splitter directs and the screen receives at least a portion of the light reflected off of the work surface. When the received light is located in a predetermined portion of the screen, then the drilling tool is normal to the work surface. The method for normalization of a drilling tool to a work surface includes positioning the drilling tool proximate the work surface, transmitting light toward the work surface, creating an image of the light that has reflected off of the work surface upon a screen, thereby permitting the orientation of the drilling tool to be adjusted until the image of the reflected light is located in a predetermined portion of the screen that is indicative of proper alignment.

Abstract: An electric jigsaw (1) includes a main housing (2) containing a gear housing (10), a reciprocating rod (11) vertically projecting from within the gear housing, a saw blade (13) coupled to the rod via a coupling ring (12), and a transparent synthetic resin guard (14) provided at the lower front end of the main housing and the gear housing (10). The transparent guard includes a vertical optical path therethrough and is attached to the gear housing in such a manner as to be horizontally rotatable between a protective position for covering the coupling ring and an open position for exposing the coupling ring. Additionally included in the jigsaw is an insulating cover (15) assembled to the gear housing (10) within the main housing (2) and a downward oriented light-emitting diode (19) disposed at the bottom end of the insulating cover (15) directly above the transparent guard (14) when the guard is in its protective position.

Abstract: A device for use by fishermen to perform several functions including assisting in preparing a hook on a fishing line. The device includes a housing carrying a nipper for assisting in cutting a fishing line. A light is carried within the housing and directed toward the nipper for illuminating the fishing line when fishing in the dark. A threading device receptacle is provided for receiving a threading device, as well as a magnet receptacle for holding metallic objects such as a hook. Further, the nipper of the present invention is provided with means for securing the nipper to a selected object for easy location.

Abstract: A jig saw for more precise movement during cutting with a laser alignment system for projecting a marker onto a workpiece to align with a target line to be cut. The laser alignment system comprises a housing, a laser generator within the housing, an internal battery supplying the laser generator, a switch which is positioned within the housing and independent of the main switch to turn on and turn off the laser generator. By turning on the switch, the laser generator projects a laser beam onto the workpiece ahead of the blade in alignment with the plane of the blade. The operator only needs to align the projected laser line along a target line on the workpiece to attain the more precise cutting without concentrating his observation exactly ahead of the cutting blade.

Abstract: Multi-purpose equipment 10 is disclosed having a modular housing 12, a multi-function module 14 for containing electronic or mechanical devices, a tool pod 16 having multiple tools 106 pivotally attached thereto, an accessory compartment 18 for removably containing, for example, a disposable lighter 32. Module 14 is preferably removable and is adapted contain an electronic or mechanical device, such as a mechanical compass 172, an electronic compass 215, or other electronic devices. Tool pod 16 includes a plurality of pivotally attached tools 106. A lanyard 34 may also be provided to tether module 14 to housing 12.

Abstract: A multi-functional tool comprising an extendable power tool handle unit with an interchangeable connect feature able to receive and power various size interchangeable, adaptable adjustable wrench head units and other adaptable tool attachments. The interchangeable wrench head units are easily connected and disconnected to the power tool handle unit. Each interchangeable adjustable wrench head unit has a self-contained transmission connectible to and powered by the adaptive power handle unit. The interchangeable wrench head units comprise of a moveable jaw, a stationary jaw, and a worm gear. The worm gear is meshed with a rack of the moveable jaw and the worm gear is driven by a motor and transmission. Activation of the motor produces linear reciprocating motion of the adjustable jaw. A power source from the handle provides the power to a control switch. The switch controls the function of the adjustable wrench heads and other powered tool attachments.

Abstract: The invention is a multiple function tool for use with computer systems made of a housing having a cover plate and a back plate connected by a plurality of rivets, as a unit, a plurality of implements connected to a housing, wherein the plurality of implements include a flashlight, a chip puller, a first screwdriver having a small Phillips head, a second screwdriver forming a small flat head, a continuity tester with an indicator light, a wire stripper, a crimper, and a laptop case cracker, wherein the plurality of implements are pivotably coupled to the plurality of rivets and the flashlight is positioned on the cover plate.

Abstract: An illumination assembly includes a light source having one or more light generating elements, preferably light emitting diodes (LED), connected to a power supply. A mounting assembly connected to the light source and power supply is structured to removably dispose the one or more LED's in any one of a plurality of orientations which best facilitates the illumination of a work area of the device. The light source, power supply and mounting assembly may assume a variety of different structural configurations so as to be adaptable to different devices. The power supply and any one or more of the LED's may be removed, replaced and repaired, wherein the versatility of the illumination assembly is such as to be usable with any of a large variety of instruments, mechanical tools or a variety of other utilitarian devices in order to achieve an adequately illuminate the work area thereof.

Abstract: A battery-operated electric power tool (1) includes a light unit (11) disposed on the front end of the main housing (2) and extending along the underside of the gear housing (6). The light unit (11) includes a light source (12) in a casing with the light emitting end of the light source (12) exposed through a hole at the front of the unit (11). The electric power tool (1) further includes at the front portion of the gear housing (6) a bumper (13) made of a molded rubber containing selfiuminous pigment. While the electric power tool (1) is operated with the light source (12) on, the bumper (13) absorbs and stores part of the light from the light source (12) and emits light therefrom, enabling the user to locate the bumper (13) in darkness or a dimly lit work environment even after sustained use in darkness.

Abstract: A generator-driven lighting device for a hand-held power tool has a lighting device, mounted on said main body of said power tool; an electric generator assembly, mounted on said power tool, supplying said lighting device with power; and a transmission device, connecting a generator axis of said generator and a main axis of said power tool, which thereby drives a rotational movement of said generator, causing said generator to generate electric power; wherein by said power tool mechanically driving said generator, said lighting device provides lighting for a user operating said power tool.

Abstract: A laser-positioning device for a drilling machine includes a carrier base having two accommodating slots and mounted to the outer case of the drilling machine, and a pair of laser sources respectively mounted in the accommodating slots of the carrier base to respectively generate a light beam. The light beams from the laser sources intersect at an intersection point on the piece to be machined indicating the landing point of the drill tool.

Abstract: A preferred embodiment of the invention comprises a tool chuck for a power hand tool of the type which has a generally cylindrical elongated housing with a motor contained within the housing or case and the motor having an output shaft that extends from the nose end of the hand tool, and which has one or more light producing devices located at its nose end for illuminating the work area during operation. The preferred embodiment of the tool chuck has an annular cylindrical light transmitting portion on the outside of the chuck body portion for transmitting light toward a tool bit held by the tool chuck. The preferred embodiment may have an inwardly oriented front end surface to direct the transmitted light toward the axis of the tool bit and may have an outer layer of resilient material to facilitate easy gripping of the tool chuck to tighten or loosen a tool bit.

Abstract: An emergency light set is disclosed to include a bottom cover shell covered with a top cover shell, a lamp mounted in the front side of the bottom cover shell, a mini power generator mounted in the bottom cover shell and electrically connected to the lamp, a rechargeable battery for providing electricity to the lamp, a transmission gear set, and a tool handle detachably mounted in the top cover shell and connectable to the input shaft of the transmission gear set for operation by the user to rotate the transmission gear set and to further drive the mini power generator to generate electricity.

Abstract: The invention is a compact multiple function tool for use with computer systems made of a housing having a front plate and a back plate and an overall length of less than three inches, separated by interior plates connected by pivots and a unit of numerous implements including a miniature flashlight, a chip puller, a first screwdriver having a small Phillips head with a length less than two inches, a second screwdriver forming a small flat head with a length less than two inches, a continuity tester with a miniature indicator light, a miniature wire stripper, a miniature crimper, and a laptop case cracker, wherein the implements are pivotally coupled to the housing and the miniature flashlight is positioned on the front plate of the tool.

Abstract: An instrument and method for curing light-curable compounds in the mouth of a patient, the instrument comprising a housing and a plurality of solid state, light-emitting elements on a substrate supported by the housing. The elements form a collective array on the substrate operable for collectively emitting light having wavelengths within a narrow band of wavelengths. An optical focusing device is positioned to intercept the light emitted by the array of elements and includes a non-imaging optical device which is operable for collimating the light from the array into a beam to be directed onto a compound for curing the compound. A disposable sleeve covers the housing and array and may incorporate the optical focusing device. The sleeve is removed and discarded after use to eliminate the need to autoclave the instrument.

Abstract: An illuminated tape measure comprises a housing with an illuminable tape positioned in the housing. The illuminable tape is marked with a plurality of regularly spaced markings that form a linear measuring scale so the tape may be used as a measuring tape. The illuminable tape is made of an electroluminescent material operable to emit light when electrical power is provided to the material. A power source and an inverter are positioned in the housing for supplying power to the illuminable tape. The housing includes at least one wall having a transparent portion. Light from the illuminable tape may pass out of the housing through the transparent portion. In one embodiment, a mirror is provided in the housing for focusing the light within the housing into a light beam.

Abstract: An apparatus for receiving and retaining an independently powered light includes an elongated molded body having a first aperture extending through the length of the elongated molded body. The first aperture is further adapted to receive and retain the independently powered light. The elongated molded body also has a second aperture extending through the length of the elongated molded body. The second aperture is also adapted for attachment to a tool.

Abstract: A pocket tool includes a handle and at least one ancillary tool coupled to the handle. In an exemplary embodiment, a flashlight is coupled to the handle, the flashlight having a first light source directed in a first direction and a second light source directed in a second direction. In another embodiment, the pocket tool may include means for biasing the flashlight into the open position.