Self Powered Lamp Patents (Class 362/157)
  • Publication number: 20110222271
    Abstract: The test probe with illumination for working with various electrical test and measurement devices contains a light generation member to project light in front of a test pin of the test probe so that the test probe could be conveniently operated in the dark. According to the present invention, the light generation member is housed in a chamber of the test probe's body member. The light generation member contains a light generation circuit and a battery pack. The light generation circuit has a light generation element and a switch element with a control means exposed outside the body member. By engaging the control means, the light generation element is turned on and off.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 1, 2010
    Publication date: September 15, 2011
    Inventor: SHAW-LIN LIU
  • Publication number: 20110222302
    Abstract: Lighting systems for a vehicle are disclosed that can include a removable power source, a touch activation system, tasked lighting and a directional lighting system. The lighting systems, can be used, for example, to illuminate the interior of a vehicle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 25, 2008
    Publication date: September 15, 2011
    Inventors: Thomas S. Hodgson, Randy L. Arendsen, Steven M. Spoerre, Robert L. Hamelink, Kathleen M. Pacheco
  • Patent number: 8016461
    Abstract: Metal ornamental body for a hanging (ceiling) light (single white light bulb) fixture consists of three possible units, from simple to complex: single (in red, R), double (in green, G), corner (in blue, B), with a more complex unit(s) possible. The three lightweight materials, of metal, wire and/or plastic, are all derived from six modular pieces that slot and/or join together with lightweight metal or plastic rods. These inexpensive units can be grouped, are portable and disposeable. Designed, used and installed per current National Electrical Code, lamp light bulb socket/wire/wall plug assembly is packaged separately, and/or sold with/without accessories separately. Packages, posters, postcard, logos, light units and all designs and colors are with the digital world in mind: R 255+G 255+B 255=white light.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 24, 2006
    Date of Patent: September 13, 2011
    Inventor: Theresa Marie Bextermiller Metzger
  • Publication number: 20110216529
    Abstract: A solar lamp includes a solar panel, a reserve power unit, a luminescence module and a transmission module. The solar panel connecting the reserve power unit transforms solar energy into electric energy, and stores electric energy into the reserve power unit. The luminescence module connecting the reserve power unit receives electric energy outputting from the reserve power unit. The transmission module comprises a port, wherein one end of the port connects the reserve power unit, and the other one end of the port electrically connects an electronic product. Therefore, the solar lamp would supply electric energy into the electronic product by the transmission module, or the electronic product would supply electric energy into the solar lamp by the transmission module.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 2, 2010
    Publication date: September 8, 2011
    Inventor: Rui-Hong WENG
  • Publication number: 20110214619
    Abstract: A flashlight system includes an animal training device and optionally one or more beacon lights to provide visibility in multiple directions. The light for the flashlight and the beacon lights are in electronic communication with a power source, such as a battery, for the flashlight. The light and the beacon lights may take the form of light emitting diodes (LEDs). The flashlight system includes an ergonomically contoured, waterproof body with a recessed region to receive at least a portion of the animal training device, which may take the form of a dog clicker that generates an audible sound. The light for the flashlight may have a different on/off switch than that of the beacon light.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 4, 2010
    Publication date: September 8, 2011
    Applicant: GOLDEN CREST TRADING, INC.
    Inventors: Robert Risch, Kee Leung
  • Publication number: 20110216530
    Abstract: A solar powered self-illuminating book comprising a first cover having an outer surface and an inner surface; a second cover, wherein the first and second covers are positionable in a closed orientation in which the second cover is opposed to the first cover; one or more pages connected between the first and second cover; one or more solar panels disposed in the outer surface of the first cover and exposed to the environment, a rechargeable battery electrically connected to each of the one or more solar panels; and one or more LED's embedded within the one or more pages which are electrically connected to the rechargeable battery.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 30, 2010
    Publication date: September 8, 2011
    Inventor: David J. Arnold
  • Publication number: 20110211341
    Abstract: Flashlight bezels, which comprise a bezel, lens, and a thermal conductor disposed in and through the lens so as to be positioned conduct heat from a light source positioned to one side of the lens to space on the opposite side of the lens, are described. When included in a flashlight, the thermal conductor portion of the bezel becomes associated with the light source so that heat generated by the light source, when energized, can be efficiently transferred to the environment, for example, water, in which the flashlight is being used. By so doing, the efficiency of the light source can be maintained, the service life of the light source may be extended, etc.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 21, 2010
    Publication date: September 1, 2011
    Inventor: Alan K. UKE
  • Publication number: 20110204828
    Abstract: A light assembly is provided with a housing with a first locking configuration. A light source is provided on the housing. A power source is provided on the housing for powering the light source. An interchangeable exterior shroud is sized to receive the housing and has a second locking configuration for locking the shroud to the housing such that the shroud provides an ornamental appearance of an exterior of a wax candle, and the light source provides an appearance of a flame.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 20, 2010
    Publication date: August 25, 2011
    Inventors: Brett Robert Moody, Matthew Gerard Kowalec, Alan Douglas Rushing
  • Publication number: 20110170284
    Abstract: An illuminated display assembly is provided with an article having an inner surface and an outer surface defining a body, said body constructed and arranged to have at least a portion thereof clear, transparent, translucent, or combinations thereof defining an interior, and a light patch placed on said article such that light illuminates said article and produces an illuminated article effect.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 28, 2011
    Publication date: July 14, 2011
    Inventor: Nathaniel Koonce, JR.
  • Publication number: 20110140639
    Abstract: A clip with a light comprises a body including a first and a second clip members to be flexibly pressed, and an illuminating device disposed between the first and second clip members and having a receiving cylinder, a light received in the receiving cylinder and provided with a first and a second connecting legs, a cell set received in the receiving cylinder to supply power to the light, a power circuit mounted in the receiving cylinder and provided with an electrode of a rear end of the cell set electrically connected to the first connecting leg of the light and the second connecting leg electrically coupled to an electrode of a front end of the cell set, an actuating member series connected onto the power circuit and having pressing blocks extending out of the receiving cylinder to press and release the first and second clip members, controlling the actuating member.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 10, 2009
    Publication date: June 16, 2011
    Inventor: Leo Shih
  • Publication number: 20110140631
    Abstract: A detachable LED lighting lamp includes a light source having a light source body and a light head integrally connected with the light source body; a lamp holder having a light source stand and a power supply socket disposed at a bottom end of the light source stand; and a power supply having a power source body, a plug fixedly connected with an upper end of the power source body, and an electrical wire connected with a bottom end of the power source body. The power supply further has a drive power supply disposed therein. The light head matches with the light source stand in shape, the power supply socket matches with the plug in shape.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 19, 2010
    Publication date: June 16, 2011
    Inventor: Xinshen XUE
  • Publication number: 20110133675
    Abstract: An illumination device suitable for attachment to factory remote controls, wherein the illumination device further comprises a locator accessory.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 8, 2009
    Publication date: June 9, 2011
    Inventor: Maurice DiGregorio
  • Publication number: 20110128724
    Abstract: An electric torch (10) includes a main body (1), a head assembly (2), and a rear assembly (3) releasably engaged with a rear end of the main body. The rear assembly includes a rear cover (31) for enclosing an electrically conductive spring (315), an electrically conductive cathode plate (314), and a magnetic controlled member (313, 318) therein. The spring is electrically engaged between negative terminal (152) of the battery pack and the cathode plate. The magnetic controlled member is disposed between the cathode plate and rear end of the rear cover, and can divert electric current flows in the torch under an attractive force of a magnet. The main body and the rear cover are electrically conductive, and given an electrically nonconductive surface treatment except for certain areas (11-13, 3111-3112, 3121, 3121?, 3122) for electrically connection. The torch is waterproof and multifunctional.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 16, 2010
    Publication date: June 2, 2011
    Inventor: Fok Shek Hung
  • Publication number: 20110126379
    Abstract: An umbrella handle includes a tubular member having an inclined bottom wall, and a housing having an axle extended from an inclined upper wall for rotatably engaging with the inclined bottom wall of the tubular member and for allowing the housing to be rotated relative to the tubular member to different directions and for allowing the housing to be folded and inclined relative to the tubular member to different folding statuses, a flashlight device is attached to the housing for facing or directing toward various or different directions and for lighting the environment when the housing is pivoted or rotated relative to the tubular member to different or various directions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 27, 2009
    Publication date: June 2, 2011
    Inventor: Lu Tsai Huang
  • Patent number: 7950819
    Abstract: An organic light emitting diode system is sufficiently thin and poser efficient to permit its attachment to different configurations such as pocketbooks, brief bags, suitcases and the like. At least one side of the OLED material can have an attachment mechanism to facilitate attachment to a surface in the area to be lighted. The system may include a portable power source that provides electrical power to actuate the OLED material, causing it to generate light. A switch connected to the battery can control power to the OLED material to switch the light on and off. The switch can be manually operated or automatic. The low power consumption of embodiments of the OLED apparatus also provides for unique applications and uses.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 23, 2010
    Date of Patent: May 31, 2011
    Inventor: William K. Wells
  • Patent number: 7950818
    Abstract: LED lamp has LEDs aimed rearwards with either a concave mirror to the rear of each LED, or one concave mirror to the rear of two or more LEDs, collecting the light from the LEDs to form a forward projecting beam. LEDs may be high power types that require heatsinking. LED lamp may have a lens forward of each LED to collimate the radiation produced by the LEDs into a beam, where at least one lens has at least one aspheric curved surface. LED lamp may have a transparent reflective optic to collimate the radiation produced by each LED into a beam. For an inspection lamp, the LEDs typically have a peak wavelength of 395 to 415 nanometers for seeing the area being irradiated but not so visible as to overwhelm fluorescence of fluorescent materials to be detected. Other wavelengths may be used.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 13, 2009
    Date of Patent: May 31, 2011
    Assignee: Brasscorp Limited
    Inventors: Donald L. Klipstein, Jack Brass
  • Publication number: 20110121727
    Abstract: A portable light or device or heat dissipater may comprise a heat sink for having a light source or other heat generating element thermally coupled thereto, and having a plurality of walls extending from a side thereof for defining a cavity and plural passages, a fluid mover in the cavity of the heat sink for selectively causing a fluid to move through the cavity and the plural passages, and a light source or other heat generating element adjacent to and thermally coupled to the heat sink. The heat dissipater may be connected to a housing in various configurations.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 17, 2010
    Publication date: May 26, 2011
    Inventors: Raymond L. Sharrah, Peter J. Ziegenfuss
  • Publication number: 20110115891
    Abstract: An energy consuming module includes an electronic component suitable for use within a body cavity is disclosed. An antenna is coupled to the electronic component to communicate signals. A wireless energy module is coupled to the electronic component. A positioning element is used to locate the electronic component within the body cavity. A housing is used to support the electronic component, the antenna, the wireless energy module, and the positioning element. A system further includes a manipulation module for use external to the body cavity to manipulate the positioning element of the energy consuming module. The manipulation module includes a wireless energy transmitter element to supply energy to the wireless energy module of the energy consuming module, a communication circuit coupled to an antenna to communicate signals between the electronic component and the manipulation module, and a positioning element to locate and position the energy consuming module within the body cavity.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 13, 2009
    Publication date: May 19, 2011
    Applicant: Ethicon Endo-Surgery, Inc.
    Inventor: Robert M. Trusty
  • Patent number: 7942544
    Abstract: A visual indicating device for mounting on a hose includes a body having an outer wall and defining a central passage extending axially through the body between a first end and a second end, and a plurality of lights arranged around the annular body so as to be visible from beyond the outer wall. A power source is arranged within the annular body, and a switch selectively energizes the plurality of lights from the power source. The visual indicating device includes groups of differing colored lights. Mounted on a hose, one of the groups indicates the general direction of the nozzle and another of the groups indicates the general direction of an exit. The switch automatically energizes the lights upon pressurization of the hose.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 11, 2009
    Date of Patent: May 17, 2011
    Inventor: Randall H. Smathers
  • Publication number: 20110112378
    Abstract: An illumination device comprises at least one LED (36), which can be connected through circuit means (50) to a voltage source optionally formed by a battery unit (70) or an accumulator unit (74). Furthermore, a first contact means (60) is provided for connecting the battery unit (70) and a second contact means (64) for connecting the accumulator unit (74) to the circuit means (50). A bottom unit for a battery grip (11) comprising a grip sleeve (90) in which the accumulator unit (74) is arranged, has a basic body (84) mountable at the lower end of the grip sleeve (90), wherein an upper contact element (89) for contacting the accumulator unit (74) and a lower contact element (95) for contacting a contact element (107) of a charging station, to which a current is applied, are arranged in the basic body (84).
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 4, 2010
    Publication date: May 12, 2011
    Applicant: HEINE OPTOTECHNIK GMBH & CO KG
    Inventors: Oliver Heine, Dirk Schade, Ralf Schneider, Elsa Ploetz, Anton Schneider, Bela Michael Rohrbacher, Markus Atzenbeck
  • Publication number: 20110103045
    Abstract: The extendible multifunction light comprises of several electronic functions which communicates with the use of speaker and microphone with each other based on the specific commands that maybe prompted by the user or by programming such response with the use of the control panel. Each of the functions process data which can be stored in the memory of the product which can be transferred into the user's personal computer. A user may transfer information from his or her computer to download into the product. The product may transform itself from a flare to a flashlight; to be extended for use for walking, hiking and skiing. The product has a camera for recording video and audio information, a GPS system for tracking the user, an MP3 player for downloading music, motion detector, LCD navigator screen, breath analyzer and fingerprint scanner.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 29, 2009
    Publication date: May 5, 2011
    Inventor: Allen Bernard Shay
  • Publication number: 20110102143
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to signals and identification and security documents and methods and systems for authenticating such. In one claim, a financial instrument or identification document is provided with an organic light emitting diode (OLED) array. The OLED array displays information thereon. The information is preferably correlated to the information on or in the financial instrument or identification document. Other claims, implementations and embodiments are provided as well.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 27, 2010
    Publication date: May 5, 2011
    Inventors: Tony F. Rodriguez, Geoffrey B. Rhoads, Ravi K. Sharma
  • Patent number: 7922349
    Abstract: A versatile, low profile, lightweight, compact, body mounted lighting system includes a housing mountable to a person's body and a light module in the housing. The light module may include at least one LED producing a beam. There is a lens in front of the LED and a mechanism is configured to move the lens to adjust the distance between the lens and the LED to vary the size of the beam.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 4, 2008
    Date of Patent: April 12, 2011
    Assignee: GoMotion, Inc.
    Inventors: Robert C. Hunnewell, Jonathan M. Craig, Benoit Devinat, Troy Schubert, Son Long
  • Publication number: 20110075399
    Abstract: A piece of foldable water-proof light emitting clothing includes a light emitting assembly connected with said light emitting, including a foldable wire cable of a plurality of LED's, a cable base of either colored or transparent plastic, and a transparent device mounted over the LED wire cable. A colored or light-reflective cable of a plurality of holes either is mounted over the LED wire cable. A battery pack receiver houses the battery pack.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 29, 2009
    Publication date: March 31, 2011
    Inventor: Shih-Hwa Yuan
  • Publication number: 20110075406
    Abstract: A light-emitting product (for example, a flashlight) includes a first housing includes a light source for emitting light and a lens system that is adjustable in position relative to the light source. The second housing can be attached to the first housing and includes a power source for the light source. When the first housing and the second housing are attached, the first housing and the second housing can be moved relative to each other to adjust the position of the lens system relative to the position of the light source to focus the light from the light source.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 6, 2010
    Publication date: March 31, 2011
    Inventors: Bryan L. Hesse, John Rotondo, Michael L. O'Banion, Joseph Paul, David Mathieu
  • Patent number: 7914184
    Abstract: An LED illuminating device includes an optical section, an electrical section, and a heat dissipation section therebetween. The optical section includes a light source. The electrical section electrically connects with the light source. The heat dissipation section includes a mounting seat, a heat pipe and a heat sink. The heat pipe includes an evaporation section fixed on the mounting seat and thermally connecting with the light source and a condenser section. The heat sink includes a plurality of umbrella-shaped fins each including a main body perpendicular to the condenser section of the heat pipe and two flanges angling downward from two opposite edges of the main body towards the light source. A plurality of air venting holes are defined in the main body and the flanges of each fin.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 17, 2009
    Date of Patent: March 29, 2011
    Assignee: Foxconn Technology Co., Ltd.
    Inventor: Tay-Jian Liu
  • Patent number: 7905623
    Abstract: An illumination device for tool (e.g., screw driver) includes a housing comprising a battery compartment an inverted V-shaped cavity on an underside, two opposite slit projections on a bottom edge, and a cover including a flat on a circumferential surface; a strap having one end hingedly secured to one projection and comprising a hook and loop fabric fastener at the other end; first, second, and third magnetic members on the housing; and a light emitting assembly mounted in the housing and comprising two LEDs projecting out of the housing. A screw driver can be disposed in the inverted V-shaped cavity and adhered to the first magnetic members such that causing the strap to support the screw driver from below and wrapping the strap around the other projection to secure to the hook and loop fabric fastener will secure the screw driver and the housing together.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 8, 2009
    Date of Patent: March 15, 2011
    Inventor: Ming-Nan Chen
  • Publication number: 20110058945
    Abstract: An electronic device including a frame, a fan, and at least one light emitting component or light guiding component is provided. The fan is pivotally connected to the frame, and the at least one light emitting component or light guiding component is disposed on at least one of the frame and the fan.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 2, 2010
    Publication date: March 10, 2011
    Inventor: Sun-Yuan Hu
  • Publication number: 20110058362
    Abstract: A LED light laser sighting device includes a body (16), a reflecting cavity (2) provided in both sides of said body (16), a rear cap (17), a LED light (4), a laser indicator (5) and a battery box (8) provided between said reflecting cavity (2) and said rear cap (17) for battery. A circuit board (11) is provided between said reflecting cavity (2) and said battery box (8). Said LED light (4) is provided in said reflecting cavity (2). Said laser indicator (5) is provided in said body (16). The central axis of said reflecting cavity (2) coincides with the central axis of said body (16). Said LED light (4), said laser indicator (5) are electrically connected to said circuit board (11). The sighting device has a laser indicator provided in the body of the LED illumination device, so as to integrate the function of illumination and sighting indication. The device has compact structure, small volume, low weight and is easily assembled, disassembled, carried and used.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 16, 2009
    Publication date: March 10, 2011
    Applicant: HUANIC CORPORATION
    Inventors: Jianhua Sun, Kai Xu, Xuewen Cheng
  • Publication number: 20110051403
    Abstract: A lamp fixture includes a housing situated along a housing principal axis. The housing has a first housing end and a second housing end which are situated in opposed relation along the housing principle axis. A polycarbonate lens tube encompasses the housing about the housing principle axis and transmits light emanating from the at least one tubular fluorescent lamp. The lens tube is open at first and second tube ends. The first and second tubular ends are situated in opposed relation along the housing principle axis. A first endcap joins the first tube end to the first housing end. A second endcap joins the second tube end to the second housing end. When endcaps join the tubular lens to the housing, the resulting unit provides a light fixture for the at least one fluorescent tubular lamp.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 21, 2010
    Publication date: March 3, 2011
    Applicant: Industrial Light & Energy, Inc.
    Inventor: Randy Owen
  • Publication number: 20110051404
    Abstract: Within an apparatus (20), an electrical-energy-using element (electric element) (30) is capable of receiving power from a capacitive, ceramic-based electrical energy storage unit (EESU) (100). An EESU (100) power source within the apparatus is capable of being recharged via an on-board EESU charging interface (110).
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 1, 2010
    Publication date: March 3, 2011
    Inventor: JOHN BOYD MILLER
  • Publication number: 20110044064
    Abstract: A flash light for a bicycle with the function of direction and elevation indication comprises: a casing; a ball shape compass for indication of direction; an upper side of the compass exposing out of the casing; a circuit board installed within the casing; the circuit board including a pressure sensing IC and a processor; the pressure sensing IC serving for sensing the atmosphere and converting the atmosphere into elevation; the processor being connected to the pressure sensing IC for receiving the signals from the pressure sensing IC; a display for displaying values about the elevation; a touch switch in contact with a lower side of the compass; when the compass is pressed, it will press the touch switch to actuate a power of the circuit board and thus the elements on the circuit board being actuated; and an LED lamp set installed on the lamp seat.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 18, 2009
    Publication date: February 24, 2011
    Inventors: Chi-Hsien Hu, Jen-Chao Hu, Chang-Hua Yuan
  • Publication number: 20110044031
    Abstract: A personal light apparatus, the apparatus comprising: a resting base having a flat portion and a battery compartment for receiving a battery; a light having a flexible tube, the flexible tube attached to the resting base; a switch in electrical communication with the battery and the light, wherein the switch turns on and off the light; and at least one attachment means for removably attaching a time keeping apparatus to the flat portion.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 4, 2010
    Publication date: February 24, 2011
    Inventor: Issac Zaksenberg
  • Publication number: 20110044032
    Abstract: Within an apparatus (20), the primary energy source for an electrical-energy-using element (electric element) (30) is a capacitive, ceramic-based electrical energy storage system (EESU) (100).
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 18, 2010
    Publication date: February 24, 2011
    Inventor: JOHN BOYD MILLER
  • Patent number: 7891833
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: May 21, 2007
    Date of Patent: February 22, 2011
    Assignee: Streamlight, Inc.
    Inventors: Raymond L Sharrah, Peter J. Ziegenfuss
  • Patent number: 7887214
    Abstract: The present invention provides a solar LED (Light Emitting Diode) lamp, comprising a control circuit; a solar panel electrically connected to the control circuit; a rechargeable battery electrically connected to the control circuit; at least one light emitting diode (LED) electrically connected to the control circuit; and a transparent body which is one-piece molded with all of the above electronic elements encased therein. The solar LED lamp according to the present invention can allow the electronic elements therein to be totally segregated from external environment by encasing all of the electronic elements in a one-piece molded transparent body; thereby, the solar LED lamp can be used durably.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 22, 2009
    Date of Patent: February 15, 2011
    Assignee: Sunny General International Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Chien-Lung Chang, Chien-Lung Wei
  • Publication number: 20110032694
    Abstract: Embodiments include a method and apparatus for mounting one or more accessories to a rail of a firearm. A mounting member may be utilized for attaching the one or more accessories to the rail. Embodiments further include a method and apparatus for protecting a user from a discharging portion of a firearm. Some embodiments include a foregrip having a gripping portion and a guarding portion which may be used for protecting the user. In some embodiments, the guarding portion has a larger outer diameter than the gripping portion so that the guarding portion acts as a stop for the user's body parts.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 12, 2010
    Publication date: February 10, 2011
    Applicant: S&S Precision, LLC
    Inventors: Johnny Swan, William Swan
  • Publication number: 20110019395
    Abstract: A drop-in light emitting diode (LED) module that can be used to increase the light output of a conventional flashlight includes a heat sink, a high power LED mounted on the heat sink, and an LED driver circuit. The driver circuit is designed to supply the LED with its maximum rated current so that its light output is brighter than the light output of conventional flashlights. The heat sink channels heat generated by the LED when receiving its maximum rated current into the body of the flashlight so the LED does not overheat and fail. The module is designed to be easily inserted into a conventional flashlight to increase its light output and removed when desired. The module can be used to create a modified flashlight by using the module with a conventional reflector that has been modified for use with the module.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 6, 2010
    Publication date: January 27, 2011
    Inventor: Gene Malkoff
  • Publication number: 20110019392
    Abstract: A clamp with lamp, particularly useful for attaching to an automobile battery, or similar rechargeable battery, when charging or otherwise working with the battery, is disclosed. The clamp with lamp is configured to provide a convenient source of light during nighttime or other low-light conditions and to provide an automated means for turning the light on and off during use. The clamp with lamp includes an LED lamp disposed on the upper jaw of the clamp, a battery disposed in a battery case inside the handle and a switching mechanism. A switching mechanism is actuated when the jaws of the clamp open, thereby providing power to the LED lamp. When the clamp is engaged with the automobile battery, and when the jaws are closed, the switching mechanism turns off the LED lamp to save electricity. The clamp is small, handy, elegant, and durable.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 21, 2009
    Publication date: January 27, 2011
    Applicant: SHANGHAI GREATWAY ELECTRIC & TOOLS., LTD.
    Inventors: YePing Fan, Yong Wu
  • Patent number: 7874716
    Abstract: An illumination device includes a light-pervious substrate, a solid-state light source and at least one solar cell. The substrate has a bottom surface, a light incident surface adjacent to the bottom surface, and a light emitting surface opposite to the bottom surface. The solid-state light source is arranged on the light incident surface for emitting light into the substrate through the light incident surface. The at least one solar cell is arranged on the bottom surface of the substrate to absorb and convert solar energy into electric energy and supply the electric energy to the solid-state light source.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 30, 2008
    Date of Patent: January 25, 2011
    Assignee: Foxsemicon Integrated Technology, Inc.
    Inventors: Chih-Ming Lai, Chih-Chung Tsao
  • Publication number: 20110012535
    Abstract: A portable lighting device and method of operating the portable lighting device are disclosed. The portable lighting device is configured to operate using a portable source of power having a plurality of modes of operation. The portable lighting device comprises a main power circuit including a light source, an inertial sensor having a plurality of signal outputs, and a controller electrically connected to the outputs of the inertial sensor and the main power circuit in a manner to permit the controller to enter into a new mode of operation based on signals received from the outputs of the inertial sensor. One method of operating the portable lighting device is by positioning the portable lighting device to one of a plurality of predetermined positions to enter into one of a plurality of modes of operation. Each of the plurality of predetermined positions is associated with one of the plurality of modes of operation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 20, 2009
    Publication date: January 20, 2011
    Inventors: Stacey West, Anthony Maglica
  • Publication number: 20110012531
    Abstract: An LED lamp includes an elongated lamp post, a major light fixed on a top of the lamp post, a solar panel arranged on the lamp post and exposed to sunshine, a battery received in the lamp post and connected to the solar panel, an assistant light fixed on the lamp post, and a driving unit interconnecting the assistant light and the battery to control electric current to the assistant light. The major light consists of a plurality of LEDs. The assistant light consists of LEDs or fiber optic lights.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 28, 2009
    Publication date: January 20, 2011
    Applicants: FU ZHUN PRECISION INDUSTRY (SHEN ZHEN) CO., LTD., FOXCONN TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD.
    Inventor: SHI-SONG ZHENG
  • Publication number: 20110007496
    Abstract: The LED or Laser projection light has more than one function to get certain purpose which selected from desire group combination including conventional all kind of light device, 2nd or more other projection light with different light source(s) to project light beam or image or digital datas from digital data storage means, desk top light, floor light, garden light, emergency light, safety light, anti/burglar light, under water light, street light, reading light, night light, light fixture, motion sensor light, power fail light, photo sensing light, dimmable light, spot light, seasonal light, Christmas all kind of light and ornament, licensee products, cartoon character related products, promotion light, commercial light, sign, motion sensor light, blue tooth light, moving device, car light, vehicle light, boat light, aircraft light, all different purpose LED light or Laser for all purpose with rechargeable or non-rechargeable energy storage kits with preferred circuit means, switch means, sensor means, timer
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 21, 2010
    Publication date: January 13, 2011
    Inventor: Tseng-Lu CHIEN
  • Publication number: 20100315022
    Abstract: A handheld torch which comprises a cylindrical body that has a top and a bottom. The body is configured to be grasped by a person and is preferably made of wood. The torch includes a window portion configured to extend at least partially around the body and one or more light sources positioned within the window portion. The torch includes a power source that is coupled to the light source, where the power source located within the body. The torch includes circuitry within the body, in which the circuitry is coupled to the power source and the light source. The light source produces light which illuminates through the window portion when the light source is energized.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 16, 2009
    Publication date: December 16, 2010
    Applicant: 2009 SENIOR GAMES LOCAL ORGANIZING COMMITTEE
    Inventor: Martin Schnitzer
  • Publication number: 20100315805
    Abstract: A flashlight is provided. The flashlight includes a housing having a first end and a second end. A light source is disposed at the first end of the housing. A battery is disposed in the housing. A sheath houses a plurality of lenses to focus the light. A radius of curvature for the lenses arranged farther from the light source being greater than a radius of curvature for lenses arranged closer to the light source.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 4, 2009
    Publication date: December 16, 2010
    Applicant: Microfire Technology Company
    Inventor: ZHANG DONGPAN
  • Publication number: 20100315806
    Abstract: A personal light including a battery power source connected in series with a light-emitting diode (LED) light source and a switching mechanism configured for non-contact actuation are disposed within an environmentally sealed chamber. A reflector is employed to maximize reflection of light emanating from the LED and a lens having an anti-reflective coating thereon associated with the LED opposite the reflector to enhance the light output and magnify the narrow beam of the LED. The switch employs an actuation mechanism exterior to the chamber to activate and deactivate the light.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 16, 2010
    Publication date: December 16, 2010
    Inventor: Robert L. Canella
  • Patent number: 7850327
    Abstract: According to one embodiment of the invention, a method comprises receiving a time-varying power waveform. The power waveform may be periodic and/or phase-controlled. Compressed within a power range associated with the time-varying power waveform, a pulse width modulated (PWM) signal is produced, which is supplied to a light source in order to produce a lighting effect emulating lighting from a candle flame.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 11, 2005
    Date of Patent: December 14, 2010
    Assignee: Enchanted Lighting Company, LLC
    Inventors: Kurt Campbell, Mike Boone, Mark Medley, Karel Slovacek
  • Publication number: 20100309654
    Abstract: A party balloon (10) comprises an expansible membrane with an inlet port (15) to allow entry of gas upon inflation and an illumination device comprising a light emitting diode (LED) (50) powered by at least one battery (54) is mounted inside the balloon (10). In this respect, the illumination device (50) has a projection (58) whereby it is attached to the expansible membrane, inside the balloon, by a clip or O-ring (59) fitted onto the projection (58) from outside the balloon. A strip of insulating material (53) is initially located between the battery or batteries (54) and the LED (50) and is capable of being withdrawn, e g prior to or upon inflation of the balloon (10), to light up the LED and the balloon.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 11, 2008
    Publication date: December 9, 2010
    Applicant: MELLOWGRAPHIC LIMITED
    Inventor: Peter Jeffrey
  • Publication number: 20100309652
    Abstract: An LED light bar with a replaceable power source. A base is inserted with an LED lamp. A lampshade covers the lamp. Both ends of the base have a connector. One connector is connected with a power supply. A connecting base is provided between the power supply and the end portion of the base. This forms the disclosed LED light bar with a replaceable power supply.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 21, 2009
    Publication date: December 9, 2010
    Applicants: IOVISION PHOTOELECTRIC CO., LTD., GENIUS ELECTRONIC OPTICAL CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Feng-Jui Shen, Chien-Chin Wang, Shih-Hsu Yang
  • Publication number: 20100309656
    Abstract: A flashlight has a casing, designed for hand-carrying, housing a motor connected to a lighthead by a mechanical linkage, one or more power sources configured to supply power to the lighthead and to the motor, and a user-operable control device configured to control a motion of the lighthead. The lighthead contains or is attached to a lighting element, the user-operable control device includes a switching assembly, and the lighthead is rotatable about an axis. The mechanical linkage is configured to translate a motive force from the motor into motion of the lighthead. Operation of the switching device rotates the lighthead, easily adjusting the direction of the light beam emitted by the flashlight at the touch of a finger.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 9, 2010
    Publication date: December 9, 2010
    Inventor: Paul O'Sullivan