With Hermetic Seal Patents (Class 362/158)
  • Patent number: 6758588
    Abstract: An optical fiber light includes a light source, a dispersion medium, a power supply, and at least one light tube disposed coaxially along a longitudinal axis of symmetry of the dispersion medium. The light source is integrated with the dispersion medium so that light emitted from the light source is received along the longitudinal axis of symmetry of the dispersion medium. The light tube distributes light along the length of the dispersion medium. Distributed light radiates from the light tube along the length of the dispersion medium.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 6, 2002
    Date of Patent: July 6, 2004
    Assignee: American Auto Accessories
    Inventor: Henry T. H. Hsu
  • Patent number: 6758575
    Abstract: A decorative apparatus comprises a primary container defined by an upper portion and a lower portion. The primary container has an opening defined in the upper portion. A secondary container comprises a cap and a reservoir body extending therefrom. The secondary container is suspendedly disposed within the primary container such that the cap of the secondary container substantially corresponds to the opening of the primary container and the reservoir body of the secondary container extends toward the lower portion of the primary container. A reservoir access aperture is disposed in the cap. A method of manufacture is also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 30, 2002
    Date of Patent: July 6, 2004
    Inventor: Stephen C. Winkler
  • Patent number: 6746135
    Abstract: A donut shaped soap body has a special effect cartridge which emits sound and light triggered by movement of the soap bar or by wetting of the soap bar. The special effect cartridge has a sealed chamber and light support for backlighting an image and an open acoustic chamber for housing a miniature loudspeaker.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 16, 2002
    Date of Patent: June 8, 2004
    Inventor: Henry H. T. Tsang
  • Publication number: 20040095753
    Abstract: A flashlight includes a tubular body with a power supply device received therein via an open end of the body. A cap is connected to the open end and has a groove defined in an inner periphery thereof. A bulb and reflection disk assembly is engaged with the cap and a lens is engaged with the cap. A seal is engaged with the groove and mounted to an outer periphery of the open end of the tubular body. The seal has a dumb-bell shaped cross section.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 15, 2002
    Publication date: May 20, 2004
    Inventor: Chih-Ching Hsien
  • Patent number: 6736523
    Abstract: A combination flashlight and container device comprising a first casing including a battery operated, manual flashlight with a threaded end, and a second casing detachably connected to the first casing at the threaded end, the second casing having a sealable and totally enclosed compartment.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 2, 2001
    Date of Patent: May 18, 2004
    Inventor: James R. Alvey
  • Patent number: 6732469
    Abstract: The underwater battery powered lighted fishing lure includes, in one embodiment, a transparent housing, a battery in a battery cavity and one light emitting device (preferably, an LED). The battery may have a substantially light reflective surface. The transparent housing has light refraction surfaces, may have one or more light modifiers (glitter, bubbles, glass beads). As a result, the fishing lure emits light in all three dimensions (x, y and z) due to light refraction and light reflection (from the battery). Preferably, the lighted fishing lure includes two LEDs and two offset batteries. The lighted fishing lure may further include a pressure sensitive switch. In one embodiment, the lure has at least a two way control (ON-OFF) and in another, a three way control (ON-OFF- and ON when the ambient pressure exceeds a predetermined pressure underwater).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 30, 2002
    Date of Patent: May 11, 2004
    Inventor: Peter B. Lindgren
  • Patent number: 6733152
    Abstract: A flashlight as disclosed to comprise a barrel, a tail cap, a head assembly, and a miniature lamp bulb holder and for providing interruptible electrical coupling to dry cell batteries retained within the barrel. One-way valves may be positioned at seal locations in association with passageways to allow venting of overpressure within the interior volume of the flashlight.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 27, 2003
    Date of Patent: May 11, 2004
    Assignee: Mag Instrument, Inc.
    Inventor: Anthony Maglica
  • Publication number: 20040066650
    Abstract: A newly constructed fishing lamp is disclosed. It is capable of reducing the production cost and simplifying fabrication process by fabricating several essential parts integrally in one piece so as to save use of extra separated components. Several O-rings are employed to hermetically seal the lamp housing to assure the perfect watertight feature. A durable, colorful, and power saving LED-flash is selected as the light source to emit diffused light-imitating as that of planktons to tempt fish group approaching with the consumption of very small amount of power. A specially designed 360° turnable bearing including a suspension ring to hang the fishing lamp thereby capable of preventing lamps from overturning in the water stream incurring kinking of fishing rope or curling of fishing line that leads to a broken rope or line.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 2, 2002
    Publication date: April 8, 2004
    Inventor: Chih-Wen Hung
  • Publication number: 20040012953
    Abstract: A lantern is provided that comprises a case having a plurality of walls defining a case interior. The plurality of walls includes opposing front and rear walls. A lighting port is formed through the front wall and a faceplate assembly is disposed in the case interior in substantial registration with the lighting port. The faceplate assembly is disposed so that it engages a portion of the front wall surrounding the lighting port to seal the lighting port. A solid-state illuminator assembly is disposed in the case interior in substantial registration with the faceplate assembly and in contact with the faceplate assembly. A bracing arrangement is disposed intermediate the solid-state illuminator assembly and the rear wall. The bracing arrangement is in contact with the solid-state illuminator assembly and is configured to restrict rearward movement of the solid-state illuminator assembly and the faceplate assembly.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 22, 2002
    Publication date: January 22, 2004
    Inventors: Kurt J. Clemente, John M. Vrooman
  • Publication number: 20040008510
    Abstract: A light generating flashlight system device utilizes a large centrally located magnet which is mounted to slide past a magnet pickup or current induction wire which may be preferably mounted at a center point of travel in a tubular housing having a tubular chamber through which the magnet travels. A pair of elastomeric dampers are located each at the end of a support system sleeve which is sized to fit within a main housing to stabilize all internal support within a sealed unit. The result is a device which both facilitates the manual movement of the flashlight body so that the magnet slides past the center magnet pickup or current induction wire, and also conserves the residual momentum of the magnet once it has traveled past the magnet pickup or current induction wire by providing a bumper and spring to conserve some of the mechanical energy going in the other direction. Ninety second of manual activation enables about five minutes of illumination.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 14, 2003
    Publication date: January 15, 2004
    Inventor: Pat Y. Mah
  • Patent number: 6676278
    Abstract: The present invention provides a miniature lighting system which is durable, inexpensive and yet versatile. The lighting system has a light source and electrical component assembly located within a housing. The electrical component assembly is surrounded by a sealant in order to prevent any water or moisture from reaching the electrical connections and to permanently seal and unitize the circuitry with the housing. The housing is shaped so as to surround and protect the light source without allowing the sealant to reach or coat the light source.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 1, 2001
    Date of Patent: January 13, 2004
    Assignee: Suncor Stainless, Inc.
    Inventors: Roman F. Striebel, Donald McLeish
  • Patent number: 6669352
    Abstract: This invention is a novelty lighting device adapted to be submersible in liquid without leakage of the liquid into the interior of the device which could damage the interior elements. The device thus generally has an outer liquid-proof case as described below. The case, if to be used in beverages, is preferably be made of food-hygiene grade plastic adapted for safety in contact with consumables. The device can be manufactured to be more or less dense than the liquid in which it is to be placed, so that the body of the device will sink or float, as the case may be.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 26, 2002
    Date of Patent: December 30, 2003
    Inventor: Kristy McKinney
  • Patent number: 6655812
    Abstract: A decorative flashing light system designed to float in ponds, pools and swimming pools that is independent of wiring harnesses and external power supplies. The system consists of a buoyant, translucent shell 16 that encloses a light array circuit assembly 20, and a battery(s) 24, which is kept in place by a waterproof reseal-able cap 28. The flash pattern of the light sources as well as the intensity, frequency, duration and duty cycles are all pre-programmed into the electronic circuitry 10. An anchoring tether 30 allows the display to be held in position rather than free-floating if desired.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 27, 2002
    Date of Patent: December 2, 2003
    Inventors: Stephen Martin Parker, Robert Gottfried Simmen
  • Publication number: 20030210542
    Abstract: A flashlight as disclosed to comprise a barrel, a tail cap, a head assembly, and a miniature lamp bulb holder and for providing interruptible electrical coupling to dry cell batteries retained within the barrel. One-way valves may be positioned at seal locations in association with passageways to allow venting of overpressure within the interior volume of the flashlight.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 27, 2003
    Publication date: November 13, 2003
    Applicant: Mag Instrument, Inc.
    Inventor: Anthony Maglica
  • Publication number: 20030169591
    Abstract: An underwater probe and illumination device comprising an arcuate body having a probe and light positioned at one end of the body and a hand grip at a second end of the body, the body is tapered from the hand grip to the probe tip and also includes a second hand grip disposed between the ends of the body.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 11, 2002
    Publication date: September 11, 2003
    Inventor: Dennis Cochran
  • Publication number: 20030161144
    Abstract: This invention is a novelty lighting device adapted to be submersible in liquid without leakage of the liquid into the interior of the device which could damage the interior elements. The device thus generally has an outer liquid-proof case as described below. The case, if to be used in beverages, is preferably be made of food-hygiene grade plastic adapted for safety in contact with consumables. The device can be manufactured to be more or less dense than the liquid in which it is to be placed, so that the body of the device will sink or float, as the case may be.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 26, 2002
    Publication date: August 28, 2003
    Inventor: Kristy McKinney
  • Patent number: 6575592
    Abstract: A flashlight as disclosed to comprise a barrel, a tail cap, a head assembly, and a miniature lamp bulb holder and for providing interruptible electrical coupling to dry cell batteries retained within the barrel. One-way valves may be positioned at seal locations in association with passageways to allow venting of overpressure within the interior volume of the flashlight.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 26, 2002
    Date of Patent: June 10, 2003
    Assignee: Mag Instrument, Inc.
    Inventor: Anthony Maglica
  • Publication number: 20030090897
    Abstract: A light emitting device includes a housing, a circuit board and a base. The circuit board is hidden in the base with lower end of two conductive wires thereof sticking out from the bottom of the base. A battery, and a lamp are fitted onto the circuit board. The housing is made of materials that allow light to pass through, and has blocks of ornamental objects received in it. The base is closely fitted into a lower opening of the housing with the lower end of the conductive wires facing outwards. When the light emitting device is put into a conductive drink, the drink will get into contact with the lower ends of the conductive wires so as to complete the circuit for the lamps to send out light through the housing.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 13, 2001
    Publication date: May 15, 2003
    Inventor: Chin-Lai Su
  • Publication number: 20030076676
    Abstract: A combination underwater diver's mask and lighting assembly includes a faceplate, a frame, a lighting assembly and electrical source. The faceplate is inserted in the frame. The frame has a top, a first side and a second side. The lighting assembly is mechanically coupled to the frame. The lighting assembly includes a plurality of light emitting diode and a mounting strip. Each light emitting diode is mechanically coupled to the mounting strip. The mounting strip is mechanically coupled to the top of the frame. The electrical source electrically coupled to the light emitting diodes of the lighting assembly.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 22, 2001
    Publication date: April 24, 2003
    Inventors: Michael D. Gordon, Peter F. Readey
  • Patent number: 6547414
    Abstract: An underwater flashlight has an adjustable focusing beam and a waterproof battery pack which can be removably changed underwater. The flashlight includes a watertight housing having a slidably mounted lamp therein slidable by an external sliding focus member having a permanent magnet mounted therein. The permanent magnet moves an internal sliding focusing member also having a magnet therein coacting with the external magnet. The slidable inside focusing member is connected by a link to the lamp for moving the lamp into and out of a reflector when focusing the lamp. An on/off switch is attached to the slidable outside focusing member and has a magnet mounted therein for actuating a pickup coil attached to the slidable inside focusing member. The flashlight includes a waterproof attachable battery pack which has a magnetic switch therein actuated by a magnet in the watertight housing of the flashlight so that the batteries do not provide an electrical connection until the contacts are brought together.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 9, 2001
    Date of Patent: April 15, 2003
    Inventor: Wilfried Steger
  • Publication number: 20030035286
    Abstract: A flash light has a barrel for batteries, a lamp, a switch for opening and closing a circuit a lens, a cap, and a pistol grip handle extending transversely from the barrel. The handle includes a trigger with a magnetic to activate the switch in the barrel. The barrel is watertight between the barrel, the cap and a transparent face mounted with the cap. A reflective parabolic lens surface has multiple protrusions arranged on the reflective surface.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 20, 2001
    Publication date: February 20, 2003
    Applicant: Pelican Products, Inc.
    Inventors: David H. Parker, John Paul Hoven, Alstair Warren Jarrett, Kevin Deighton
  • Patent number: 6481868
    Abstract: A reflector device comprises light means including a flexible fastening strip with LEDs secured therein and a switch, a battery assembly, waterproof means including releasable upper and lower sealing strips, a cover strip including a light reflecting layer, a base layer a first space for receiving light mean and a second space for receiving the battery assembly which is adjacent and in communication with waterproof means, and a fastening assembly. This has both waterproof and convenient battery replaceable properties.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 20, 2001
    Date of Patent: November 19, 2002
    Inventor: Yuan Lin
  • Patent number: 6481148
    Abstract: The underwater battery powered lighted fishing lure includes, in one embodiment, a transparent housing, a battery in a battery cavity and one light emitting device (preferably, an LED). The battery may have a substantially light reflective surface. The transparent housing has light refraction surfaces, may have one or more light modifiers (glitter, bubbles, glass beads). As a result, the fishing lure emits light in all three dimensions (x, y and z) due to light refraction and light reflection (from the battery). Preferably, the lighted fishing lure includes two LEDs and two offset batteries. The lighted fishing lure may further include a pressure sensitive switch. In one embodiment, the lure has at least a two way control (ON-OFF) and in another, a three way control (ON-OFF—and ON when the ambient pressure exceeds a predetermined pressure underwater).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 30, 2000
    Date of Patent: November 19, 2002
    Inventor: Peter B. Lindgren
  • Patent number: 6471366
    Abstract: An underwater light includes a sealed housing defined by a rigid portion and a flexible portion. The rigid portion incorporates a light transmission window. A light source is mounted in the housing to direct its light through the housing's window. Also mounted in the housing are a power source and an open electrical circuit coupling the power source to the light source. The open electrical circuit includes spaced-apart terminals that prevent electrical power from being delivered to the light source. One of the terminals is coupled to the flexible portion of the housing and is aligned with another of terminals. Flexing of the housing's flexible portion into the housing causes the terminals to contact one another so that electrical power can be delivered to the light source. For depth compensation, a non-compressible dielectric fluid fills the housing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 30, 2001
    Date of Patent: October 29, 2002
    Assignee: The United States of America as represented by the Secretary of the Navy
    Inventors: Wes Hughson, Bill Olstad
  • Patent number: 6471367
    Abstract: Torch for scuba diving comprising a body housing the batteries, a lamp and its electric circuitry, and a handle extending from said body. A box housing a display is mounted on the torch handle, which display is connected to a microcomputer coupled to the electric system of the torch and displaying both the torch duration in minutes and the indication of the lighting intensity selected by the user. A push-button turns on and regulates the lighting power of the torch. The box is pivoted on the end of the torch handle, and can be turned over from an operating position to a rest position in which the display is protected from possible shocks. The support pins of the box are preferably coupled to a general switch, so that by turning the box the torch is turned off.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 18, 2000
    Date of Patent: October 29, 2002
    Assignee: HTM Sport S.p.A.
    Inventor: Giovanni Garofalo
  • Patent number: 6467930
    Abstract: In a flashlight, a shock absorption system cushions the bulb of the flashlight from impulses delivered to the flashlight. The shock absorption system includes a resilient body with outer and inner rings connected by a membrane, the outer ring being supported by the casing of the flashlight and the membrane allowing a predetermined amount of motion of the inner ring relative to the outer ring. The resilient body also supports the rear of the reflector, which carries the bulb, in a frustroconical portion. When impulse is imparted to the flashlight, the front of the outer ring of the resilient body remains substantially stationary, but the inner ring travels, the resilient body absorbing energy from the impulse so that when the inner ring reaches the end of its travel, the reflector and bulb experience a reduced impulse. As long as the impulse remains below a predetermined level, the bulb sustains no damage.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 6, 2000
    Date of Patent: October 22, 2002
    Assignee: Reva International Limited
    Inventor: Markus W. Frick
  • Patent number: 6439737
    Abstract: A structure of a flash movable decorating lamp comprises at least one first unit and at least one second unit. Each first unit is formed by a hollow tube with a high pressure converting circuit and an actuation circuit, stopping rings, rubber water-proof rings, plastic male threaded tube seats, connector fixing seats, water-proof rubber rings, a male threaded tube seat for assisting in fixing, connecting line fixing sleeves, a female threaded tube seat for assisting in fixing, a connector male seat, and plastic female threaded tube seats, etc. Each second unit is formed by a transparent tube with movable decorating lamp flash circuit, a plastic male threaded tube seat assisting a fixing, a connector fixing seat, a water-proof rubber ring, a male threaded tube seat for assisting in fixing, a connecting line fixing sleeve, a female threaded tube seat for assisting in fixing, a connector male seat, and a plastic female threaded tube seat, etc., thereby, no screw is necessary in fixing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 5, 2000
    Date of Patent: August 27, 2002
    Inventors: Leo Lin, Chin Yung Hsu
  • Publication number: 20020109987
    Abstract: A push-type flashlight comprises a barrel, a lamp shield assembly, a lamp seat assembly, and a switch device. The lamp shield assembly comprises a waterproof sleeve for threadedly and tightly engaging with a reflective member and thus retaining the reflective member in the lamp shield. The switch device comprises a pusher cap that is threadedly and tightly engaged with an insulating sleeve in the switch member. O-rings are respectively mounted to an upper end and a lower end of an outer periphery of the barrel to thereby provide the required pressure-tight and waterproof effects.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 13, 2001
    Publication date: August 15, 2002
    Inventor: Larry Lai
  • Publication number: 20020101732
    Abstract: A flashlight as disclosed to comprise a barrel, a tail cap, a head assembly, and a miniature lamp bulb holder and for providing interruptible electrical coupling to dry cell batteries retained within the barrel. One-way valves may be positioned at seal locations in association with passageways to allow venting of overpressure within the interior volume of the flashlight.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 26, 2002
    Publication date: August 1, 2002
    Applicant: MAG INSTRUMENT, INC.
    Inventor: Anthony Maglica
  • Patent number: 6416198
    Abstract: An illuminatable beverage accessory device having at least one light; at least one power source; a cartridge having a chamber for the light and a chamber for the power source which is either adapted to permit the power source, upon suitable application of external force, to reciprocally translate from one side (to turn the light on) to the other side (to turn the light off) or which uses a push-button switch device; and a housing having a cavity therein covering the cartridge. It is preferably constructed in a water-tight fashion to permit its use and illumination in a liquid. It is also preferably constructed to simulated a partially melted ice cube or ice berg and is adapted to house and display messages of various three-dimensional objects from within.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 28, 2000
    Date of Patent: July 9, 2002
    Inventor: Carl R. Vanderschuit
  • Publication number: 20020075683
    Abstract: The present invention provides a miniature lighting system which is durable, inexpensive and yet versatile. The lighting system has a light source and electrical component assembly located within a housing. The electrical component assembly is surrounded by a sealant in order to prevent any water or moisture from reaching the electrical connections and to permanently seal and unitize the circuitry with the housing. The housing is shaped so as to surround and protect the light source without allowing the sealant to reach or coat the light source.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 1, 2001
    Publication date: June 20, 2002
    Applicant: Suncor Stainless, Inc.
    Inventors: Roman F. Striebel, Donald McLeish
  • Patent number: 6394630
    Abstract: A remote control battery powered lantern is disclosed which is comprised of a globe and a base. The base incorporates a radio frequency receiver responsive to a hand held radio frequency transmitter. The lantern may be operated in a remote control mode or an on mode. In the on mode the lantern remains illuminated until manually switched off and in the remote control mode the lantern is controlled by the hand held transmitter. To conserve battery life, the lantern includes a timer circuit to automatically shut off the lantern, in the remote control mode, after a predetermined amount of time as determined by the timer circuit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 19, 2000
    Date of Patent: May 28, 2002
    Assignee: The Coleman Company, Inc.
    Inventors: Keith V. Skidmore, Alton Leung
  • Patent number: 6390640
    Abstract: A lighted mask for underwater divers utilizing a monochromatic blue-green LED light source secured to the mask directing light to the front of the face plate of the mask and having a push button control mounted on the mask for actuating the light source.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 6, 2000
    Date of Patent: May 21, 2002
    Assignee: American Underwater Products Inc.
    Inventors: Kevin Wong, Ralph Osterhout
  • Patent number: 6371625
    Abstract: A laser lens glow baton is a hand held, dual purpose, visual signaling baton. This device can be used as a flashlight that projects a well-defined beam of light via its laser lens and assembly or as a highly visible luminary that radiates an intense flux of light similar to neon tube. The laser lens glow baton is useful as a visual-signaling device because the colors of the main body and the colors of the projected beam emitted from the laser lens assembly are easily changed. The laser lens glow baton may be easily fabricated in different lengths because of its compartmentalization of the components.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 25, 2001
    Date of Patent: April 16, 2002
    Inventor: James P. Campman
  • Patent number: 6361183
    Abstract: A flashlight as disclosed to comprise a barrel, a tail cap, a head assembly, and a miniature lamp bulb holder and for providing interruptible electrical coupling to dry cell batteries retained within the barrel. One-way valves may be positioned at seal locations in association with passageways to allow venting of overpressure within the interior volume of the flashlight.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 23, 2000
    Date of Patent: March 26, 2002
    Assignee: Mag Instrument, Inc.
    Inventor: Anthony Maglica
  • Publication number: 20020021565
    Abstract: A combination flashlight and container device comprising a first casing including a battery operated, manual flashlight with a threaded end, and a second casing detachably connected to the first casing at the threaded end, the second casing having a sealable and totally enclosed compartment.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 2, 2001
    Publication date: February 21, 2002
    Inventor: James R. Alvey
  • Patent number: 6315429
    Abstract: A high intensity light is mounted and sealed in a polyvinyl chloride (PVC) receptacle and extension system. The receptacle is adapted to be anchored on the bottom of a channel or an underwater area adjacent to a structure which provides alternating current (AC) power from a shoreside mains. The high intensity lamp may be sealed within a transparent enclosure, but is preferably left exposed to minimize sealife growth on the lamp. The PVC receptacle is preferably weighted, such as for example with concrete, to help anchor the receptacle to the bottom. The receptacle further includes rebar extending from the receptacle to penetrate the hard pack below the silt on the bottom.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 15, 1999
    Date of Patent: November 13, 2001
    Assignee: Aquatic Attractor Inc.
    Inventor: Lou Grandolfo
  • Patent number: 6283611
    Abstract: A flashlight is provided having a housing and a head. A molded member including a grip and an actuator button is molded into the housing as one piece to the housing of the flashlight to seal the flashlight and prevent infiltration of water, gases and small particles. Preferably, the materials of the housing and the molded member are selected of materials that form a chemical bond. Also preferably, the housing and molded member are formed by a two-step molding operation of a two-step molding machine. The actuator may be utilized to turn the flashlight on and off, is preferably located at the rear of the flashlight, and has a limited travel distance to preclude the actuator button from turning the flashlight on under certain conditions. In addition, the head of the flashlight is movable with respect to the housing to turn the flashlight continuously on and continuously off.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 1, 1999
    Date of Patent: September 4, 2001
    Assignee: Streamlight, Inc
    Inventors: Raymond L. Sharrah, Charles W. Craft
  • Patent number: 6280049
    Abstract: A rescue signalling device includes a waterproof buoyant body having a front end and a rear end and a compartment for accommodating a battery to provide a center of gravity for the body to float in water in a substantially upright neutral position with the front end pointing upwards. The device includes a first light source within the front end for energization by the battery to generate a light rescue signal, and a movement sensitive electrical switch for intermittently turning on and off the light source in response to the body being moved by water, back-and-forth, about the neutral position. The device is a lantern incorporating a second light source for lantern light operation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 9, 1999
    Date of Patent: August 28, 2001
    Assignee: Tamplus Company, Ltd.
    Inventor: Pui Yin Tam
  • Patent number: 6277068
    Abstract: A cartridge assembly for a laryngoscope includes a housing which supports an axially movable miniature lamp assembly in the instrument handle and includes at least one sealing member which provides a fluid tight seal for the electrical contacts of the lamp assembly and the power supply of the laryngoscope regardless of the axial position of the lamp assembly.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 30, 1999
    Date of Patent: August 21, 2001
    Assignee: Welch Allyn, Inc.
    Inventors: Catherine Marie Wojnowicz, Stephen Edward Rink, Thomas James Grant
  • Patent number: 6272004
    Abstract: The current lighting device incorporates a seal which prevents water under external pressure from entering the device while permitting hydrogen gas under low pressure to exit. A power control activator permits the hydrogen gas to bypass the seal, thus reducing the explosive hazard. An o-ring or u-seal are used as the seals, which act as one-way valves. The lighting device has a case with a battery, electrical element and power control therewithin.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 14, 1999
    Date of Patent: August 7, 2001
    Inventor: Kevin McDermott
  • Patent number: 6231207
    Abstract: A flashlight including a hollow translucent member with one or more end caps is disclosed. Each end cap may include an LED, LED carrier, LED carrier socket, battery, switch, electrical coupling between the battery and switch. Each end cap may be reversible or have a plurality of LED carrier sockets facilitating configuration as a flashlight or lamp. The flashlight lamp operates in a flashlight mode when configured with one or more LEDs directing light away from the flashlight lamp. The flashlight lamp operates as a lamp when configured to emit light from within the hollow translucent member. The flashlight lamp may be configured to operate as both a flashlight and a lamp. The flashlight lamp may be watertight.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 26, 1999
    Date of Patent: May 15, 2001
    Inventors: Douglas B. Kennedy, Greg J. Kennedy
  • Publication number: 20010000685
    Abstract: A flashlight having a head assembly, a switch assembly and a removable tail cap with a spare bulb holder provided by the tail cap. The spare bulb holder includes a resilient body having an internal, U-shaped wall defining a slot configured to receive a flashlight bulb, a cylindrical wall about the slot and ribs extending between the U-shaped wall and the cylindrical peripheral wall. The slot extends through the cylindrical peripheral wall and includes a first section for receiving the plug of a flashlight bulb, a second section for receiving the flange of a flashlight bulb and a third section for receiving a lens of the flashlight bulb.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 22, 2000
    Publication date: May 3, 2001
    Applicant: MAG INSTRUMENT, INC.
    Inventor: Anthony Maglica
  • Patent number: 6220718
    Abstract: An artificial floating candle that mimics real burning candles. The floating candle comprises two parts, a floating candle-like device and an electrical circuit that controls the amount of power supplied to each floating candle. The floating candle-like device comprises an incandescent lamp, a lamp housing socket, a candle, a candle base, grommets or O-rings, at least two conductor insulated wires, a multi conductor, a trunk line, a water tight splice, and a candle enclosure. There are three sections that comprise the electrical circuitry of the floating candles: a low voltage supply (AC to DC, high to low voltage conversion), a pulse width modulation programmed micro-controller and a power output section (to control the incandescent lamp voltage to produce flickering flames), and trunk and feeder lines. The floating candles may be used as Christmas lights, at wedding reception halls, amusements parks, or in pools or ponds at evening parties as decoration.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 2, 1999
    Date of Patent: April 24, 2001
    Inventor: Gary D. Burgess
  • Patent number: 6206547
    Abstract: An automatic swimming pool cleaner is equipped with an electrically-powered light source that is securely mounted on, or above the exterior of the housing of the pool cleaner so that the light source illuminates a generally spherical space above and 360° around the pool cleaner. The light source is contained in a transparent hollow receptacle fabricated from an impact-resistant, rigid, light transmitting material. In a pool cleaner with a detachable handle, the handle's horizonal gripping member is constructed from a transparent annular tube in which the light source is axially mounted, the ends of the tube being provided with a waterproof seal where they are joined to the handle brackets. The light source can be one or more lamps or bulbs, preferably of a tubular configuration, such as an array of fluorescent tubes of the folded type that have a socket at one end, the free end being held by a resilient supporting member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 27, 1998
    Date of Patent: March 27, 2001
    Assignee: Aqua Products Inc.
    Inventor: Giora Erlich
  • Patent number: 6203170
    Abstract: A device for attracting and/or repelling fish comprises an array of visible light emitting diodes encased in a water resistant, protective housing which is substantially transparent to the visible light emitted by the diodes. In one preferred embodiment, a cylindrical housing containing the diode array is attached to a float, on the upper surface of which is provided a photovoltaic module which charges a battery located in a lower portion of the housing. In other preferred embodiments, the device is adapted to be submerged below the surface of a body of water and is connected to a remote power supply. The device is preferably used to attract fish, with the diodes emitting visible light in the green, blue and violet regions of the visible spectrum.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 7, 1999
    Date of Patent: March 20, 2001
    Inventors: Paul H. Patrick, Scott Poulton
  • Patent number: 6196696
    Abstract: A driving tool includes a transparent handle, a drive shaft, a ratchet mechanism, and a torch. The handle has a tubular outer casing formed with open front and rear chambers that are isolated from each other. The drive shaft has a connecting end which extends into the front chamber, and a drive end which extends forwardly of the outer casing. The ratchet mechanism is mounted in the front chamber, and is connected operably to the connecting end such that the ratchet mechanism is operable to permit the handle to drive rotation of the drive shaft in at least one direction.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 11, 1999
    Date of Patent: March 6, 2001
    Inventor: Hsuan-Sen Shiao
  • Patent number: 6196702
    Abstract: A novel hand held waterproof or submersible laser illumination device which provides for prolonged precise controlled illumination. The present invention also provides for a combination generalized illumination and selectable precise laser outputs.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 22, 1999
    Date of Patent: March 6, 2001
    Inventor: Mark Howard Krietzman
  • Patent number: 6196698
    Abstract: A flashlight has a switch housing in between the battery compartment and reflector. The neck of the switch housing holds a lamp support at a central position within a reflector. A o-ring on the rear of the switch housing seals the battery compartment. The switch housing partially floats within the flashlight tube to allow for a slight adjustment of the lamp relative to the reflector to insure centering.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 16, 1997
    Date of Patent: March 6, 2001
    Assignee: Mag Instrument, Inc.
    Inventor: Anthony Maglica
  • Patent number: 6193389
    Abstract: A flashlight having a head assembly, a switch assembly and a removable tail cap with a spare bulb holder provided by the tail cap. The spare bulb holder includes a resilient body having an internal, U-shaped wall defining a slot configured to receive a flashlight bulb, a cylindrical wall about the slot and ribs extending between the U-shaped wall and the cylindrical peripheral wall. The slot extends through the cylindrical peripheral wall and includes a first section for receiving the plug of a flashlight bulb, a second section for receiving the flange of a flashlight bulb and a third section for receiving a lens of the flashlight bulb.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 2, 1999
    Date of Patent: February 27, 2001
    Assignee: Mag Instrument, Inc.
    Inventor: Anthony Maglica