Dome, Globe Or Wire Guard Or Lamp Bulb Cover Patents (Class 362/186)
  • Patent number: 8186846
    Abstract: A multipurpose lighting device comprises a module including a first light source for a flashlight function and a second light source for a lantern or omnidirectional glow stick function. A button on the module is operative to selectively alternating between the first and second light sources. An elongate housing is coupled to the second light source so that the second light source illuminates along the length of the housing. Finally, a whistle portion is formed on one end of the elongate housing so that the multipurpose device includes flashlight, glow stick, and whistle functions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 2, 2010
    Date of Patent: May 29, 2012
    Assignee: Life+Gear, Inc.
    Inventor: Dennis Bertken
  • Publication number: 20120127703
    Abstract: A lamp head module is disclosed in this invention. The lamp head module includes a lamp head, a cover, and a power module. The cover is disposed on the lamp head, and the power module is enclosed within the inner space of the cover and the lamp head.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 22, 2011
    Publication date: May 24, 2012
    Applicant: TOP ENERGY SAVING SYSTEM CORP.
    Inventor: WEN-KUEI TSAI
  • Patent number: 8167450
    Abstract: Disclosed is a portable light that can be secured to most any fixed object by use of an elastic band attachment mechanism. The elastic band securement device is form fitting and fully adjustable with the ends of the securement device placed beneath a cover of the light during installation, wherein the cover of the light conceals the attachment mechanism to prevent accidental disengagement of the light from the object of attachment. In operation, the base of the light has a cover which is secured by a latch, hook and loop, thumb screws or any other type of fastener which upon removal exposes the light and the two ends of the elastic cord. A portion of the elastic cord is secured around a fixed object and the bitter end of the cord is drawn tight and placed through a cord fastener so as to secure the cord in a secured and tensioned position. The cover is then replaced, thereby concealing the ends of the elastic band from disengagement.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 1, 2010
    Date of Patent: May 1, 2012
    Assignee: Open Water Products, LLC
    Inventor: Jack F. Hudson
  • Publication number: 20120039071
    Abstract: A lighting source that can be deployed in a hazardous environment is disclosed. For example, the lighting source comprises at least one light emitting diode and a power supply for providing power to the at least one light emitting diode. The lighting source also comprises an enclosure for housing the at least one light emitting diode and the power supply, where said lighting source is for deployment in a hazardous environment.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 21, 2011
    Publication date: February 16, 2012
    Inventors: John William Curran, John Patrick Peck, Kevin A. Hebborn, William S. Leib, III, Anthony Verdes
  • Patent number: 8113682
    Abstract: A lighting device comprises an elongated assembly forming a water-tight chamber adjacent a first end of the lighting device, where the first end includes a transparent face along a long axis of the elongated assembly. A lighting module, having a first light source and a second light source positioned on opposite ends of the lighting module, is positioned within the water-tight chamber so that the first light source is adjacent to and is configured to project light out the transparent face in a first direction along the long axis of the elongated assembly. The second light source is configured to illuminate along an elongated portion of the elongated assembly, where the elongated portion extends from the water-tight chamber in a second direction along the long axis of the elongated assembly opposite from the first direction, and out translucent circumferential sides of the elongated portion. A button on the module allows one to selectively alternate between the first and second light sources.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 2, 2010
    Date of Patent: February 14, 2012
    Assignee: Life+Gear, Inc.
    Inventor: Dennis Bertken
  • Patent number: 8066401
    Abstract: Light emitting devices having unitary and simplified construction for securing a lighting assembly within the device, and ease of replacement of the light emitting element of the lighting assembly. The lighting assembly is mounted within the light emitting device though use of a fastener.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 30, 2008
    Date of Patent: November 29, 2011
    Inventors: Benson Chung-Pun Leung, Ambrose Shing-Yin Leung
  • Patent number: 8007132
    Abstract: An electric torch includes a main body, a holder and a connecting portion. The main body includes a lamp shade and a light emitting portion. The lamp shade defines a receiving space. The light emitting portion is secured in the receiving space and configured for emitting light. The holder is rotatably connected to the main body via the connecting portion and configured for supporting the main body. The connecting portion includes a protrusion, a locating rod and a torsion spring. The protrusion is extended from the main body and communicates with the receiving space of the lamp shade. The locating rod is inserted into the protrusion and received in the holder with two ends fixed to the holder. The torsion spring is sleeved on the locating rod with one end attached to the lamp shade and another end attached to the holder.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 22, 2009
    Date of Patent: August 30, 2011
    Assignees: Hong Fu Jin Precision Industry (ShenZhen) Co., Ltd., Hon Hai Precision Industry Co., Ltd.
    Inventor: Bao-Jun Huang
  • Publication number: 20110205075
    Abstract: A hand cranked energy efficient light has a housing which houses a dynamo and associated electronic control circuitry that allows a user to turn a crank to charge a battery or capacitor which provides the energy required to operate LED lights and a clock. To help conserve energy, the number of LED light energized as well as their intensity may be varied. In one embodiment, an adjustable arm is provided to allow positioning of the light. In another embodiment, a camping lantern is provided. In another embodiment, a radio or other electronic device is also built in.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 25, 2010
    Publication date: August 25, 2011
    Inventor: Shaam P. Sundhar
  • Publication number: 20110182061
    Abstract: A portable electric lantern including a top reflector and means for allowing illumination from a light source into an upper cavity and out through a top cap.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 20, 2011
    Publication date: July 28, 2011
    Applicant: THE COLEMAN COMPANY, INC.
    Inventor: Byron N. Loibl
  • Patent number: 7866854
    Abstract: A housing has a component storage cavity and an open bottom. A door covers and uncovers the open bottom. The door preferably has a latch that can be released with one hand. A window in the door transmits light from the housing. A partition divides the component storage cavity into a lamp section and a control component section. There is an opening through the partition. A removable control component mounting plate is dimensioned to cover the opening and thus become part of the control component section. A removable lamp reflector lies inside the housing behind the window. The mounting plate and reflector preferably each have a latch that can be released with one hand.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 30, 2008
    Date of Patent: January 11, 2011
    Assignee: U.S. Pole Company, Inc.
    Inventors: William Orellana, Angel Orellana, Henry Avila
  • Patent number: 7806548
    Abstract: A multifunctional and portable magnetic light assembly includes a magnetic base section with a unitary and single body provided with a planar bottom surface and a power cable provided with an adaptor removably mated directly thereto. The assembly further includes a power-operated light-emitting source electrically mated to the power cable and directly coupled to the base section in such a manner that the light-emitting source is selectively adjustable along an arcuate path oriented above the base section. The light emitting source further includes an anchor shaft and an illuminable light source. The assembly further includes a mechanism for removably securing a plurality of existing hand tools to the base section.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 4, 2007
    Date of Patent: October 5, 2010
    Inventor: Sergio Ayala
  • Publication number: 20100244729
    Abstract: An illumination device comprising: (a) a substantially spherical and semi-transparent gazing ball having a base with a sidewall; (b) a base cap with a channel corresponding to the sidewall of the base of the gazing ball; (c) an LED device within the base cap; (d) a battery in electrical communication with the LED device and (e) a switch for establishing and removing the electrical communication between the LED device and battery.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 30, 2010
    Publication date: September 30, 2010
    Applicant: AMERIHUA INTERNATIONAL ENTERPRISES INC.
    Inventors: David CHEN, Leighton Chen
  • Patent number: 7784956
    Abstract: A light source is used to extend the operating period of light-activated materials in gazing globes and other decorative or ornamental objects. A gazing globe according to the invention includes a hollow glass globe supported on a stand. Photoluminescent, fluorescent or phosphorescent material is deposited on, or embedded in, the globe. A light-emitting diode (LED) is supported within the globe to activate the material. A solar cell is used to charge one or more batteries, and a light detector is used to switch power from the battery to the source of light when a sufficient level of darkness is detected. A violet or ultraviolet LED may be used as the light source, with the solar cell is supported on the stand. The material deposited on, or embedded in, the globe may intentionally glow in a swirling pattern when activated.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 22, 2006
    Date of Patent: August 31, 2010
    Assignee: RSR Industries, Inc.
    Inventor: Richard Cohen
  • Patent number: 7708424
    Abstract: A solar-powered gazing globe. A removable base is attached to the glazing globe by a stretchable, waterproof flange that also provides a water resistant seal while allowing the globe to sit in an existing support. The gazing globe further includes a rechargeable electrical power source coupled to an electrical charging system. The electrical charging system is in turn connected to a solar energy system that includes a system for collecting solar energy, a system for converting the solar energy into electrical energy, and a system for transferring the electrical energy to the charging system. A light source attached to the removable base is electrically coupled to the rechargeable electrical power source and situated so that light is emitted from the gazing globe via the light transmitting region.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 24, 2006
    Date of Patent: May 4, 2010
    Inventor: Simon Nicholas Richmond
  • Patent number: 7703966
    Abstract: In one aspect, a light device is provided having an elongate body that has a high strength construction. The high-strength light device is especially well-suited for use as a work light. The work light includes a high-strength body that has a handle and an elongate light-transmissive portion extending from the handle. Preferably, the light-transmissive portion includes a one-piece tubular wall that is tapered and which is molded from a high-strength material. In another aspect, the light device includes anti-rolling surfaces axially between the handle and light transmission portion along the elongate body. The anti-rolling surfaces preferably have a flat configuration so that the flat surfaces keep the elongate body from rolling when placed on a support surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 11, 2007
    Date of Patent: April 27, 2010
    Assignee: Panther Vision, LLC
    Inventor: Michael Waters
  • Patent number: 7699505
    Abstract: A balloon lamp includes a holder base, a balloon shade affixed to the holder base at the top, a balloon connector mounted in the balloon shade to secure a balloon, a power supply unit mounted in the holder base, and one or more LEDs installed in the balloon shade or the holder base and electrically connected to the power supply unit to emit light toward the balloon, thus producing a lighting effect.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 15, 2008
    Date of Patent: April 20, 2010
    Assignee: Smart Electronics Works Co., Ltd.
    Inventor: Jerry S. C. Yang
  • Patent number: 7661594
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a discrete optical correlation system. One embodiment of the present invention includes a portable electrical illumination system and an optically opaque hollow module, configured to releasably couple to the portable electrical illumination system in a manner such that when the portable electrical illumination system is activated, the system produces a discrete correlated or focused illumination output. The portable electrical illumination system further includes a light emitting diode, a power source, a switch, and a coupling mechanism. The optically opaque hollow module further includes at least two openings, a hollow internal region, an optically opaque outer surface, and a coupling mechanism disposed on at least one of the at least two openings. A fourth embodiment relates creating an adjustable aperture between two optically opaque sleeves sliding over an optically transparent module coupled to the portable electrical illumination system.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 22, 2007
    Date of Patent: February 16, 2010
    Inventors: Douglas Brian Kennedy, Gregory J Kennedy
  • Publication number: 20100014283
    Abstract: Disclosed is a portable lamp which may be conveniently carried by a person from one place to another in a room for lighting an area of the room. The portable lamp includes a support member, an electrical socket, a power source and an electrical switch. The support member includes a top end portion configured with the electrical socket, and a bottom end portion configured with the power source. The electrical socket is capable of receiving a light source. The power source is electrically coupled to the electrical socket. The electrical switch is configured on at least one of the top end portion and the bottom end portion of the support member and electrically coupled to the power source for operating the light source.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 21, 2008
    Publication date: January 21, 2010
    Inventor: Camisha Gates
  • Patent number: 7635195
    Abstract: A headlamp (20) that is convertible to a lantern. In an embodiment, the headlamp (20) includes an extension housing (24) and a main housing (22). The extension housing (24) is translatable relative to the main housing (22). In a first position, when the extension housing (24) is fully pressed into the main housing (22), a primary light (44) for the headlamp (20) is illuminated, providing a headlight function. The opposite end of the main housing (22) may include, for example, a clip, clasp, or other suitable structure (34) for attaching the headlamp to a headband.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 19, 2007
    Date of Patent: December 22, 2009
    Assignee: The Coleman Company, Inc.
    Inventor: Kevin J. Tarter
  • Publication number: 20090257220
    Abstract: An LED bulb having a bulb-shaped shell, a thermally conductive plastic material within the bulb-shaped shell, and at least one LED within the bulb-shaped shell. The bulb also includes a base, wherein the base is dimensioned to be received within a standard electrical socket.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 27, 2007
    Publication date: October 15, 2009
    Applicant: SUPERBULBS, INC.
    Inventors: Ronald J. Lenk, Carol Lenk, Daniel Chandler
  • Patent number: 7597457
    Abstract: A lighting apparatus is provided. The lighting apparatus includes a power supply housing section, a circuit board housing section, a light source housing section, a cutout portion, and a light source. An image recorded on a record medium is displayed in the state that an end portion of the power supply housing section and an end portion of the record medium secured to the cutout portion are placed on a surface where the lighting apparatus is placed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 7, 2007
    Date of Patent: October 6, 2009
    Assignee: Sony Corporation
    Inventors: Akira Shirakura, Koji Ashizaki, Yoshiaki Kumagai
  • Patent number: 7556395
    Abstract: A handheld fluorescent task lamp comprising a housing assembly having a housing and a tubular lens body enclosing compact fluorescent bulbs, an elongated spine configured for slidingly supporting the lens body, and a resilient bulkhead for cushioning the compact fluorescent bulbs in the lens body; an electronic ballast circuit within the housing comprising a power supply, a self-starting electronic driver circuit operable to start and run at least first and second CFL bulbs; a bulb accommodation circuit that enables operation of the electronic ballast circuit with either starter type or non-starter type and regardless whether one or both CFL bulbs are connected to the driver circuit; and an illumination assembly, wherein the CFL bulbs are oriented with respect to each other such that an enhanced forward emission field is provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 16, 2007
    Date of Patent: July 7, 2009
    Assignee: Bayco Products, Ltd.
    Inventors: Bijan Bayat, James Newton, Max Alan Probasco
  • Patent number: 7546031
    Abstract: A lamp bracket and illumination optics assembly interface including at least one bracket engaging member formed on the illumination optics; and a receiving member formed on the lamp bracket corresponding to the bracket engaging member such that the bracket engaging member is configured to be received at least partially within the receiving member in an overlapping configuration.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 9, 2004
    Date of Patent: June 9, 2009
    Assignee: Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P.
    Inventors: Stephan Clark, Peter Guy Howard
  • Patent number: 7520631
    Abstract: The present invention provides a lighting device having a battery housing to hold a battery, a light housing having a light source and a lens assembly into which said light source will emit light when activated, said battery and said light source being in circuit with a switch to open and close said circuit, said light housing being moveable relative to said battery housing to motivate said switch to open and/or close said circuit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 5, 2006
    Date of Patent: April 21, 2009
    Assignee: Eveready Battery Company, Inc.
    Inventors: David R. Dalton, John R. Brown, Timothy J. Rugendyke
  • Patent number: 7506989
    Abstract: A horn device has a trumpet fixture with one or more internal lights. In one embodiment, the trumpet removably attaches to the valve portion of a canister containing a charge of pressurized gas or air. An actuator button on the top of the trumpet fixture is operable to open the valve assembly of the canister and release the pressurized gas or air through an interior passage of the trumpet fixture, causing a transparent or translucent diaphragm to vibrate, thereby producing a loud horn noise that is directed out of the open bell end of the trumpet. One or more light producing elements, such as electric lamps or LED's, a battery power source and an actuator switch device are housed within a rear chamber of the trumpet fixture. A button on the rear of the trumpet is pushed to control actuation of the light producing elements according to several modes of operation, including flash sequence and steady illumination. The produced light is directed forwardly, out of the open end of the trumpet.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 24, 2006
    Date of Patent: March 24, 2009
    Inventors: Louis D. Tomassetti, Peter C. Tomassetti, Christian T. Scheindel
  • Patent number: 7481551
    Abstract: A battery powered flashlight is provided having a primary lamp assembly providing a high powered light source in a forward direction, and a back light providing a lower powered light source in a rearward facing direction. Preferably, the flashlight includes a hollow housing having a back wall into which one or more apertures are formed for receiving one or more back light elements.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 12, 2006
    Date of Patent: January 27, 2009
    Assignee: Streamlight, Inc.
    Inventor: Raymond L. Sharrah
  • Publication number: 20080310149
    Abstract: Floating electronic candle that can simulate a fickering flame using an LED bulb or can emit a variety of different-colored lights using a color-changing LED bulb with an IC unit is able to float on a liquid, and is to turn on automatically when floating on the liquid. It has an integrated flame portion and body, a bottom cap, a plurality of batteries, a transistor, a resistor, a switch mechanism, and a plurality of trace wires, and optionally, can also have an external wax shell. The primary control mechanism is activated to turn the electronic candle on and off on demand by making use of the conductivity of the liquid in which the electronic candle is floating on.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 14, 2007
    Publication date: December 18, 2008
    Inventor: Boyi Chan
  • Patent number: 7370989
    Abstract: An impact resistant assembly for a handheld fluorescent task lamp, comprising a housing configured as a hollow tubular handle; a generally tubular lens body molded of a substantially clear plastic material, seated in a recess within a first end of the housing and enclosing at least one compact fluorescent bulb; an elongated spine member extending from a rearward side of the first end of the housing approximately parallel to a longitudinal axis thereof and configured for slidingly supporting the lens body on a track formed along a rearward portion of the lens body; and a resilient bulkhead disposed within a distal portion of the lens body for cushioning a distal end of the at least one compact fluorescent bulb.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 1, 2005
    Date of Patent: May 13, 2008
    Assignee: Bayco Products, Ltd.
    Inventors: Bijan Bayat, James Newton, Max Alan Probasco, Shawn Christopher Traylor
  • Patent number: 7367689
    Abstract: An adjustable light includes a base member, which is a shell-like member, having a circuit board and a battery set therein and having a pivot portion and a magnet at an end thereof. The base member can be attracted on a surface, which is made of a magnetic attraction material, by the magnet. A pivot base is pivoted on pivot portion of the base member, on which a switch is provided. An illuminating tube member has a transparent tube and a lamp in the tube. The tube has two lids to close two ends thereof. A shaft is inserted through one lid to pivot the illuminating tube member on the pivot base, and a hook mount is pivoted on the other lid.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 15, 2005
    Date of Patent: May 6, 2008
    Assignee: Hiever Co., Ltd.
    Inventor: Tony Huang
  • Publication number: 20080094822
    Abstract: A traffic stick, which houses a battery, a circuit board, a set of LEDs, a siren, and two switches such that the switches are operable to drive the LEDs to emit light and the siren to make a loud piercing sound.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 19, 2006
    Publication date: April 24, 2008
    Inventor: Jung-Lang Hsu
  • Patent number: 7360921
    Abstract: A portable flashlight alarm clock apparatus includes a clock and flashlight assembly having an elongated housing with a body portion and a sleeve member. The housing includes a flashlight assembly and a clock assembly and the sleeve member is sized to receive the housing and is slidably associated therewith from a closed condition to an open condition in which a time display of the clock assembly is visible.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 14, 2006
    Date of Patent: April 22, 2008
    Inventor: David M. Greenspon
  • Patent number: 7334913
    Abstract: A display ornament includes a transparent or translucent container for hanging on a Christmas tree or support, a light source, an ornament in the container, a driving mechanism, a circuit board with a solenoid for causing the driving mechanism to rotate the ornament, and a solar panel for collecting light energy from the light source and converting light energy into electrical energy for the working of the circuit board.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 23, 2007
    Date of Patent: February 26, 2008
    Inventor: Chin-Nan Chen
  • Patent number: 7327254
    Abstract: A bulb adapted with an infrared sensor includes a LED and a power switch, the switch being turned on to light the LED in the bulb when the sensor detects the heat emitted from a human body and turned off to kill the light when failing to detect the heat for practical use and energy saving purposes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 2, 2005
    Date of Patent: February 5, 2008
    Inventor: Kai-Po Chen
  • Patent number: 7309138
    Abstract: A backlight module and method of assembling the same. At least one fitting structure is formed on each of the top surface and side surface of an exterior frame of the backlight, and a fitting member is provided for each fitting structure. A plurality of fitting structures is formed on the fitting members to be engaged with the fitting structures of the top and side surfaces, such that the backlight films of the backlight module can be properly held between the exterior frame and the fitting members.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 6, 2005
    Date of Patent: December 18, 2007
    Assignee: Chi Mei Optoelectronics Corp.
    Inventor: Shun Nan Chang
  • Patent number: 7264381
    Abstract: An LED assembly includes a first LED unit and a second LED unit, the latter is coupled electrically to the first LED unit in such a manner that each of the first and second LED units defines a current-flow direction in reverse order so that once Alternating Current is applied, the first and second LED units are illuminated alternately by virtue of the positive and negative voltages of the Alternating Current.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 14, 2005
    Date of Patent: September 4, 2007
    Assignee: Lustrous Technology Ltd.
    Inventors: Chia-Chi Liu, Chih-Sheng Chan
  • Patent number: 7241024
    Abstract: Apparatus used with a screen, an inner wall and a standard utility light fixture. The shell is made from a material that is flexible, acting as a shock absorber in the event the apparatus is dropped or strikes a hard surface. The shell is separated from the inner wall, except at contact points, to permit the passage of air thereby dissipating heat, has a hook extending therefrom to use to suspend the apparatus, a plurality of extensions that are shaped to form hinges to engage the screen and an eyelet to receive a latch on said screen. The screen permits light to pass through, and has a latch protruding therefrom. The inner wall being sized and shaped to house a standard light bulb, having a bottom, formed to securely engage said light fixture, and a plurality of contact points for securing the inner wall to the shell.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 14, 2004
    Date of Patent: July 10, 2007
    Inventor: Carl G. Kindberg
  • Patent number: 7237922
    Abstract: Lighting units for use in a variety of enclosures/containers, such as Jack-O-Lanterns formed from hollowed-out pumpkin gourds, that define an interior region for receipt of a lighting unit, are provided. The enclosure/container and the lighting unit are combined to achieve a desired illumination effect, e.g., consistent with a holiday and/or seasonal theme. The lighting unit generally includes an elongate lighting element which can be placed in a number of different illumination modes, a hilt/handle to which the elongate lighting element is attached, and a control switch located on the handle for actuation by a user. A tip of the elongate lighting element is placed against the skin of the Jack-O-Lantern pumpkin, the tip being sized and shaped to permit itself and at least an adjacent part of the elongate lighting element to be pushed through the pumpkin flesh to depth of the hilt for internal illumination of the Jack-O-Lantern.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 5, 2005
    Date of Patent: July 3, 2007
    Assignee: Howler Brands, LLC
    Inventor: Paul E. Cayton
  • Patent number: 7168824
    Abstract: A utility light includes a housing having a storage section, a first light cover having a first color being removably attachable within the storage section, and a second light cover having a second color and being removably attachable within the storage section. The utility light also includes a light coupled to the housing, the light having a mounting section to interchangeably receive one of the first or the second light covers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 19, 2004
    Date of Patent: January 30, 2007
    Assignee: IP Holdings, Inc.
    Inventor: Tim Schnell
  • Patent number: 7163313
    Abstract: An illumination device is disclosed generally comprising a translucent housing with a plurality of light sources and a power source disposed therein. The light sources emit very high intensity light and are arranged such that light emanates from the housing omnidirectionally in order illuminate the entire surrounding area. In some embodiments, light emitting diodes of at least 3000 MCD and wide viewing angles are employed. In certain embodiments, a housing specifically adapted for easy power source replacement and disconnection of the power source is utilized.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 19, 2004
    Date of Patent: January 16, 2007
    Inventor: Maury Rosenberg
  • Patent number: 7134765
    Abstract: In combination with a tubular light source having a housing body and a closed end for containing a power source and a light emitting end, a device for dispersing light rays comprising a translucent member having an opening therein tailored for receiving and gripping the tubular housing body. The translucent member is positioned around the light emitting end to enhance the scattering and visibility of the light rays emitted therefrom and serves also as a stand to elevate and stabilize the housing body and the light source incorporated therein.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 2, 2004
    Date of Patent: November 14, 2006
    Inventor: David W. Torgerson
  • Patent number: 7134770
    Abstract: Indicating light for optical display, comprising a housing including electrically conducting components, a light-emitting diode, a light rod and a round cap.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 13, 2003
    Date of Patent: November 14, 2006
    Assignee: Bartec GmbH
    Inventors: Reinhold Barlian, Karl-Heinz Lux
  • Patent number: 7128436
    Abstract: A flashlight lens cover has a generally cylindrical body member and a generally circular cap member which is pivotally connected to the body member. A spring member urges the cap member to an open position. When inward force is imparted to opposite sides of the body member, said sides move relatively closer together causing a first end and second end to move relatively further apart causing a retaining ledge of a latch member to be moved away from engagement with an edge portion of the cap causing the cap member to move to an open position until manually closed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 28, 2005
    Date of Patent: October 31, 2006
    Assignee: W. T. Storey, Inc.
    Inventors: Ronald Bensinger, Brian E. Probst
  • Patent number: 7125149
    Abstract: A lamp assembly 10 has a light source 12 having two sealed electrodes 14, 16, sealed in a seal area 17 and defining a lamp axis 18. A concave shell 20 has an internal surface 22 with a reflective surface 23 formed thereon. The concave shell 20 has a neck 24 defining a neck cavity 26 and a reflector axis 28. The neck 24 is provided with an electrical connection 30 and a mechanical support for the light source 12. The shell 20 surrounds the source 12 to reflect light from the source 12 to a field to be illuminated during lamp operation. The source 12 and the reflector surface 23 are oriented with the lamp axis 18 substantially co-axial with the reflector axis 28, and at least a portion of at least one of the electrodes, for example, 14, extends into the neck cavity 26. A zone 32 is formed in the neck cavity 26 for substantially redirecting specular reflection away from the seal area.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 15, 2004
    Date of Patent: October 24, 2006
    Assignee: Osram Sylvania Inc.
    Inventors: Michael R. Kling, Jeffrey P. Buschmann
  • Patent number: 7121679
    Abstract: An illumination apparatus is provided that can achieve light distribution towards the front, and light illumination in a direction other than the front direction, without using a light source other than the light source for frontward illumination. The illumination apparatus includes a light emitting diode located at the front side of the illumination apparatus, corresponding to one end, a side transmission unit having a surface exposed at a gap in the casing, located rearward of the light emitting diode to transmit light from the side, and a light path modification unit, located rearward of the light emitting diode to modify the direction of light output from the light emitting diode towards the side transmission unit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 3, 2004
    Date of Patent: October 17, 2006
    Assignee: Cateye Co., Ltd.
    Inventor: Takuya Fujimoto
  • Patent number: 7111960
    Abstract: A utility lamp system for use in outdoor and indoor locations in a convenient manner. The device includes a main housing with an electrical receptacle within, a clamp structure movably attached to the main housing, a bulb housing extending from the main housing, and a cover pivotally attached to a lower end of the bulb housing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 29, 2002
    Date of Patent: September 26, 2006
    Inventor: David W. Jetland
  • Patent number: 7104677
    Abstract: Indicating light for an optical display, with a housing exhibiting electrically conductive parts, a light-emitting diode, and a push element, capable of axial displacement in a hollow rod, for a switch mounted in the hollow rod.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 13, 2003
    Date of Patent: September 12, 2006
    Assignee: Bartec Componenten und Systeme GmbH
    Inventors: Reinhold Barlian, Karl-Heinz Lux
  • Patent number: 7093962
    Abstract: An apparatus and method for strategically illuminating a darkened area. The present invention may be used by law enforcement to illuminate an area without law enforcement officials having to reveal their position, which is the case if flashlights or other lighting means are used. The light emitting device comprises a substantially transparent housing. A circuit comprising light emitting means and battery means is contained within the housing. The circuit further comprises a time delay means, which delays the energizing of the light emitting means. The circuit comprises a switch which, upon activation, closes the circuit providing current from the battery.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 20, 2004
    Date of Patent: August 22, 2006
    Inventor: Michael J. Mahoney
  • Patent number: 7048405
    Abstract: An innovated flashing decorative article, comprising of an upper hollow pipe, a lower hollow pipe and an exterior magnet. On the top rim of the upper hollow pipe are two symmetrically positioned insert pins and a circuit board that is connected via the insert pins to the upper hollow pipe. On the circuit board are an IC and LED. The upper side of the circuit board is coated with transparent glue. Inside the upper hollow pipe is an insulating paper. At a lower part of the upper hollow pipe is an exterior pipe thread. Inside the lower hollow pipe is an interior pipe thread. On the bottom of the lower hollow pipe is a magnet. Inside the hollow of the lower hollow pipe are one to three batteries. The exterior pipe thread and interior pipe thread of the upper and lower hollow pipes are screwed together. The exterior magnet is independently installed outside the upper and lower hollow pipes. Due to variability of the shape of the circuit board, the present invention of flashing decorative article provides more fun.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 23, 2003
    Date of Patent: May 23, 2006
    Inventor: Ching-Hui Lee
  • Patent number: 7040775
    Abstract: An image-casting flashlight has a housing adapted to hold a battery, a battery-powered LED light source mounted on the housing and directed forward along an axis, and a holder sleeve axially displaceable on the housing forward of and relative to the LED light source. An image carrier, e.g. a slide or a mask, is fixed in the holder sleeve and axially aligned with the light source. An end piece on the housing forward of the LED light source and of the image carrier holds a lens. Thus axial displacement of the holder sleeve moves the image carrier relative to the light source and to the lens.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 25, 2004
    Date of Patent: May 9, 2006
    Assignee: Zweibruder Optoelectronics GmbH
    Inventor: Rainer Opolka
  • Patent number: 7040783
    Abstract: A clip-on task lamp has a ball-shaped head that is pivotally and frictionally mounted between the cup-shaped ends of two tines of a ball-holding fork so that the ball-head can be rotated to any position. The ball-head has a front lens with two LEDs that are backed by a reflector. The ball has a flexible two-state pushbutton switch on the rear side and an internal battery. The base of the ball-holding fork comprises a single leg with a small swivel ball. The lamp has a clamp part that has, at its top end, two arms with two respective cup ends that hold the small swivel ball by friction fit. The base end of the clamp part comprises two legs, a shorter one of which is springably pivoted on an ear of the other. The end of each leg has a swivel pad and the shorter leg has a projection for facilitating spreading the legs so that they can be sandwiched around a member and clamped to it.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 12, 2004
    Date of Patent: May 9, 2006
    Assignee: ShowerTek, Inc.
    Inventor: Thomas R. Christianson