Abstract: A relatively light weight, low cost compact safety light which may be worn or carried by athletes such as joggers, runners, cyclists, etc. is provided. The safety light is comprised of a light source coupleable to a battery power supply by a position sensitive switch which is sensitive to movement of the athlete and provides intermittent bursts of light which are highly visible to oncoming cars. In one embodiment, the light source is comprised of a light emitting diode coupled to one or more pen light batteries by a position sensitive switch such as a mercury switch. One or more lense members are provided to increase the visibility of the light generated by the light source. A first reflective means located within the safety light housing is utilized to reflect the light generated by the light source through the lense member while a second reflective means located on the outside of the housing provides additional reflectivity for the light generated by oncoming cars.

Abstract: A mine lamp having an improved base structure and envelope that cooperate with the socket and lens of an underground miners head piece to maintain the lamp in a centered position relative to a reflector as the latter is manually adjusted relative to the lamp, and by so doing substantially increasing the light output from the head piece.

Abstract: A utility handlamp, comprising battery jar means having enclosure means detachably secured thereto, is disclosed. Optical control means including light transmitting means, having reflector means affixed thereto, is engaged in threaded, rotatable relationship with a tubular extension of the enclosure means. A light source in the enclosure means may be focused by rotation of the optical control means. Stop means are provided to limit the extent of rotation of the optical control means.The enclosure body is further provided with a resilient, depending clip element which cooperates with parts of the battery jar means and enclosure means for mounting the handlamp on a belt, pocket, etc. and for providing a plurality of stable positions of the handlamp such that the path of travel of an emitted light beam may be varied along desired directions of angularity.

Abstract: A shoe mounted lighting device utilizes a resilient clamping device for attaching the device to the heel of a shoe. Incandescent lights are mounted on the side of the clamping device viewable from in front, to the side and in back of the user. The incandescent lamps can be mounted on wands projecting outwardly to the side of the user or mounted on the surface of the clamping device viewable from the front, side and rear of the user.

Abstract: A visor assembly for a pedestrian traffic signal, which is intended to be mounted across the face of the signal and which serves to screen the signal from sunlight. The visor assembly of the invention includes a frame, and a grating mounted in the frame. The grating is formed of a plurality of zig-zag strips and straight strips interposed between one another, and adhesively attached to one another, so as to provide a solid grating which is locked into the frame, and which cannot be pried out of the frame by vandals.

Abstract: A pair of handles, mounted individually on the ends of a coil spring, the ends of the spring extending longitudinally into the ends of the handles, and the coil thereby being positioned beyond the handles. A light bulb and battery are included in one of the handles, and conductors, including the spring, connect the light bulb and battery in circuit, and terminate in contacts in the ends of the handles remote from the spring, and upon interengagement of the contacts, they complete the circuit and turn on the light. In squeezing the handles, in exercising the hand, illumination of the light signals the interengagement of the handles.

Abstract: A book-light characterized by its small size and light weight is formed from suitable plastic material with a base supporting a vertical lamp-bearing arm and an integral clamp consisting of a U-shaped frame having side arms rigidly attached to the base and a central plate flexibly attached to the base so that the entire book-light may be attached to a book or other publication by inserting the cover or pages between arms and the central plate. The vertical lamp-bearing arm is mounted at one end in a transverse slot in the base, while the other end supports the lamp proper in a manner to permit both circular and vertical motions.

Abstract: A combined fluorescent lamp and spotlight which is simple to manufacture and assemble has a trough-shaped body member of generally rectangular section with tubular cylindrical projections at its ends and a chassis member received on the trough-shaped body member and closing the open side thereof, the chassis member mounting a bulb holder for a bulb, fluorescent tube mounting members, a printed circuit board, a switch and battery contacts such that all the electrical components requiring connection together are all provided on the chassis member which can be completely wired before being engaged on the trough-shaped body member to close the open side thereof.

Abstract: A self-contained, portable lighting apparatus is disclosed. The apparatus functions as an escape light in conjunction with smoke detector alarms in that it is activated by detecting the sound of such alarms. A lighting unit includes circuitry for detecting the alarm of a smoke detector, integrating the detected signal over a predetermined time to minimize the incidence of false alarm, circuitry for delaying the shutting off of the light after the alarm signal has ceased and circuitry for detecting a low voltage condition of the batteries and for providing an intermittent sound that is indicative of a low voltage battery condition.

Abstract: A subsurface light comprising an illumination source and an elongate handle attached to and extending from the illumination source. The length of the handle is adjustable. The light further includes a buoyant body having generally planar inboard and outboard services connected to the handle inboard of the illumination source. At least one plate secured to the buoyant body is mounted to the handle by an integral flap.

Abstract: A compact, disposable-type flashlight which is particularly suited to be carried on one's person, in a briefcase or purse, has a hollow, oval shaped case. Caps cover ends of the case with a bulb carried in one cap. The bulb extends into the case where a base of the bulb engages an end wall of a resilient member. The resilient member in turn separates a pair of batteries which have an insulated and uninsulated outer casing respectively. A conductive strap fits about the casings to join the batteries to the resilient member. The batteries are opposingly positioned allowing a conductive plate in the other cap to connect opposite terminals of the batteries in series. A pair of lead wires extend from the bulb base with one wire connected to the positive terminal of the insulated battery while the other lead wire is free and extends into a space between the case and the strap. To activate the flashlight the case is manually squeezed to force the free lead wire to contact the strap.

Abstract: A lamp comprises a battery housing (60), a lens body (70) rotatably connected to the housing (60) and a bulb holder unit (10) which is rotatably fast with the lens body (70) in the assembled lamp. The bulb holder unit (10) is produced as a plastics moulding and is provided with terminals (38,58) which are so arranged with respect to the battery terminals (62, 64) that the lamp can be switched on and off by rotation of the lens body (70).

Abstract: The umbrella lamp assembly is adapted for mounting to an umbrella stem and includes a hollow body comprising first and second light transmitting shells. The shells are coupled together by an assembly which permits opening of the shells for placing the hollow body around an umbrella stem and which urges the shells toward each other. The shells have recesses at the top and bottom thereof for receiving and accommodating the umbrella stem in a frictional manner. A lamp is mounted in the hollow body and a mounting for receiving a battery is provided in the hollow body. A switch is mounted to one shell and is electrically coupled to the lamp and to a battery mounted in the hollow body.

Abstract: A relatively light weight, low cost compact safety light which may be worn or carried by athletes such as joggers, runners, cyclists, etc. is provided. The safety light is comprised of a light source coupleable to a battery power supply by a position sensitive switch which is sensitive to movement of the athlete and provides intermittent bursts of light which are highly visible to oncoming cars. In one embodiment, the light source is comprised of a light emitting diode coupled to one or more pen light batteries by a position sensitive switch such as a mercury switch. One or more lense members are provided to increase the visibility of the light generated by the light source. A first reflective means located within the safety light housing is utilized to reflect the light generated by the light source through the lense member while a second reflective means located on the outside of the housing provides additional reflectivity for the light generated by oncoming cars.

Abstract: A light adapted to be worn on a human finger has a substantially hollow housing having the general configuration of a finger with an opening therein into which a human finger may be positioned. A pressure-activated light source in the form of a bulb, a battery and a spring for maintaining the bulb and battery spaced from one another is positioned in a closed end of the housing and adapted to be activated when a finger inserted into the housing forces the battery against the contact of the bulb.

Abstract: A small portable, lightweight, long life, battery powered light includes fastening means for fastening it near the end of a fishing rod so that a fisherman can see the fishing rod tip move during darkness. The closure cap for the battery compartment forms the switch, and the lens includes light diffusion lines to soften the glow.

Abstract: A flashlight has a battery housing and a head. A carriage is slidably mounted on opposing walls of the head. The carriage carries a socket for holding a flashlight bulb. A tab on the carriage is accessible to one's finger to enable movement of the carriage and the bulb carried thereby in any one of a number of positions, thereby to control the beam width.

Abstract: A battery system which is adapted to use film power packs as the source of electrical energy including a case adapted, for receiving and retainingly accommodating at least one film power pack and contact means having a portion contactable with the film power pack terminals when the film power pack is disposed in the case. In one aspect, the system includes means for receiving light emitting means and means for establishing electrical continuity between the film power terminals via the contact means and the light emitting means for causing the light emitting means to emit light.

Abstract: A long-lifetime light source with sufficiently low intensity to be used for reading a map or other writing at nighttime, while not obscuring the user's normal night vision. This light source includes a diode electrically connected in series with a small power source and a lens properly positioned to focus at least a portion of the light produced by the diode.

Abstract: A light assembly as used with street construction barricades is disclosed. In one embodiment, there is a base having a supporting platform with recesses in its upper surface, the recesses having a bottom, side walls and an open top. The recesses also have access holes in a recess side wall leading into the recesses from the exterior. A removable casing fits over the base to form a housing therewith. The casing has an interior cavity with side walls and a top extending above the recesses. A coupling connects the base to the casing upon substantially lateral movement of the base under the cavity. This restricts the vertical movement of the base relative to the casing. Batteries are insertable in the casing cavity so as to recede into the recesses upon assembly of the casing and base. The batteries will then block disassembly by limiting lateral movement of the casing relative to the base. A special tool is insertable in the access holes to push the batteries out of the recesses so as to allow disassembly.

Abstract: A portable lamp is comprised of two formed plastic housing halves which are secured together by the engagement of headed projections extending from one of the housing halves and received over flanges in the other of the housing halves. The portable lamp is "wired" by a plurality of metal conductor strips and a switch supported in one of the housing halves, one strip extending from a bulb mounted in a plastic bulb socket formed by the assembled housing halves to one terminal of the battery, another strip extending from the other terminal of the bulb to and contacting a first exposed terminal of the switch and another strip extending from the other terminal of the switch to an annular metal disc which receives the other battery terminal. The switch and metal conductor strips and annular discs are held in position by internal rib structures when the housing halves are assembled together.

Abstract: This invention relates to a battery powered lamp device which includes an upright base of metal, a bulb and switch-retaining member of metal and an upright chimney. The member has lower and upper ends and is mounted on the upper end of the base. The chimney is mounted on the upper end of the member. The base is provided with an upright elongated battery-receiving cavity closed at its bottom and open at its top. The aforesaid member is provided with a bore which is in registry with and constitutes an extension of the cavity. A bulb provided with a base having a central contact is mounted on said member and within the bore in such a manner that the illuminating portion of the bulb extends within the chimney. The base of the bulb is fitted into the upper portion of the bore for positioning the contact centrally thereof. A compression spring is disposed within the cavity in electrical contact with the bottom thereof. A battery within the cavity extends into the bore and at one end conductively engages the spring.

Abstract: Disclosed is a miniature battery-operated light which, except for the necessary batteries, bulb and electrical contacts, is entirely made of molded pieces of thermoplastic material assembled manually by snap-fit or friction-fit. The same housing can be used either with a lid assembly having a flashlight reflector or with a smaller lid assembly without a reflector.

Abstract: An underwater light assembly for internal illumination of swimming pools and the like which operates on batteries and does not require any externally-provided current. A partitioned compartment is detachably engaged within and against a transparent dome. The compartment houses weights to keep the assembly submerged in a pool of water. The compartment also houses the batteries and a power assembly for providing current to a lamp socket. The lamp socket is suspended within the compartment. A detachable seal is provided to seal the compartment within and against the transparent dome. A metal contact plate is provided on the detachable seal such that, when the seal is inserted and seals the compartment within and against the transparent dome, an electrical connection is completed and the power assembly supplies current to the lamp socket.

Abstract: An improved portable electric flashlight capable of changing over state of light projections continuously between a forward projection and a diffused peripheral projection, which is simple in construction and stable in functioning, and is also applicable to a variety of end uses, for example, as a normal flashlight to be carried about with hands, a lantern to be placed on desks or floors or hung from ceilings, etc.

Abstract: A visor assembly for a pedestrian traffic signal, which is intended to be mounted across the face of the signal and which serves to screen the signal from sunlight. The visor assembly includes a frame, and an "egg-crate" grating mounted in the frame, the grating being composed of a multiplicity of intersecting webs which provide a plurality of rectangular openings. The invention, the grating is locked in the frame to prevent vandalism by plastic strips which receive the ends of the webs, and which are secured to the frame.

Abstract: This invention relates to a novelty or foldable toy light having an appearance similar to that of a switchblade knife. The light includes a housing with an extensible element which rotates from a position within the housing to a position extending away from the housing. A lamp within the extensible element powered by batteries within the housing illuminates the extensible element which is made of light conveying material. The lamp is activated by a rotary switch within the housing so that the extensible element is illuminated in response to outward rotation of the extensible element.

Abstract: A reusable light comprising a housing configured to operatively retain a voltage source therein having an extended bulb assembly mounted on one end thereof and a switch pivotally mounted on the opposite end thereof, the extended bulb assembly comprises an enlongated hollow sleeve having a mounting member attached on one end thereof to attach the extended bulb assembly to the housing and a bulb housing having a light source disposed therein attached to the opposite end thereof, a first conductor including a first and second conductor element extending substantially the length of the flexible light coupled to the light source, a second conductor disposed within the hollow sleeve being coupled to another portion of the light source and a removable cap to selectively house the extended bulb assembly, the switch movable to operatively engage the first conductor means to selectively close the circuit and activate the light source.

Abstract: A portable electronic safety flare including an elongate hollow tube, at least a portion of which is transparent; electronic strobe light circuit means in the tube; a strobe light mounted in the transparent portion of the tube and driven by the strobe light circuit means; a power supply disposed in the tube and interconnected with the strobe light circuit means; a push switch interconnected with the strobe light circuit means for actuating the strobe light; mounting means for supporting the push switch at a first end of the tube; first cap means for closing the first end of the tube; the first cap means having a flexible portion for permitting pressure to be applied through it to actuate the push switch; and second cap means for closing the second end of the tube.

Abstract: A safety light adapted to be carried by a person comprises a battery casing. A lens casing is supported on the battery casing. A strap having two ends is slidably affixed to the battery casing for attaching said safety light to a person. A closure device is associated with a strap for securing the strap to form a band. The closure device includes a closure element having a base and two opposing side walls extending upward from two sides of the base. A lock device is rotably received between the side walls for pressing two overlapping portions of the strap against the base. In addition, the lens casing has a substantially rectangular box-like shape. The bottom of the lens casing is open to receive a light producing element. A base wall extends around the lower portion of the rectangular box. Two substantially identically shaped lens devices are affixed to the base wall and comprise the majority of the remainder of the lens casing.

Abstract: A structure for mounting adjacent a key hole, having means therein for illuminating said key hole. The outside cover provides a large area contact surface for activating the light. The circuitry is updated electronic components to provide a touch contact switch and a short period timer. The battery is a voltage cell and the light is a light emitting diode.

Abstract: A light reflector for a light is disclosed which may be formed by progressive dies to form all electrical contacts from a coil or sheet of the electrically conductive metal. After formation of the contacts and buss work the last stage of the progressive die automatically inserts the buss work on the plastic reflector which is secured by tinnerman type locks formed by the progressive die or by heat staking. The reflector supports a printed circuit card which contains the circuit and switching means. The end result is the elimination of any wiring from the PC Card to the battery and fluorescent tube contacts. The angular mounds direct any misaligned battery contacts to the proper contact area. Trusses formed on their reflector are aligned to support the battery pick-up contacts to avoid contact deflection, and assure proper contact orientation. The switch protrudes from a preformed window in the lantern case after assembly.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a bicycle light having a pair of lamps in a fresnel-lensed housing. The lamps are battery powered and provide a flashing light.

Abstract: A lamp including a supply housing, means for supporting a bulb connectible to a power supply within the housing, a head of clear transparent material mounted on the housing, and a reflector mounted within the head and having a concave inner surface for reflecting light from the bulb along an axis, the head affording clear visibility of the exterior surface of the reflector.

Abstract: A novel battery powered lamp is disclosed which includes a hollow housing, a light bulb disposed in the housing for external illumination, a battery in the housing and switch means. In one embodiment, the switch means is a rotary switch having a manually rotatable arm extending through the housing, preferably at the rear end, for movement into and out of contact with a contact plate. In another embodiment, a flexible resilient electrically insulative biasing block is interposed between the bulb and battery and bears contacts. The block preferably supports the bulb while biasing the contacts in place against the bulb and battery. In a third embodiment, the bulb is socketless and has its base embedded in the block so that it is suspended in a transparent portion of the housing. Each embodiment is simple to assemble and use, inexpensive to make and maintain, efficient and durable. All are utilizable as portable flashlights and the like, and are capable of being made weatherproof.

Abstract: A battery operated illuminating device having a frustoconical housing configured for mounting to a surface adjacent the object to be illuminated, the housing having an integrally formed depressable portion for operating a switch within the housing. A lens in the side of the housing is configured for illumination of the desired objects. An electronic subassembly within the housing is operable by the switch upon a single depression with an electronic time delay provided for de-energizing a light bulb.

Abstract: The invention relates to a lantern whose housing (1) includes two superposed compartments (4, 5), the first of which (4) contains a light bulb (7) and the second of which (5) contains a single-cell or multi-cell battery (8), switching means being provided for switching the light bulb (7) on and off.In accordance with the invention, the housing (1) has a one-piece structure without a bottom, at least one portion of the casing of the battery co-operating with the inner surface of the second compartment (5) to guide the battery (8) when it is being inserted in the housing (1) and then to switch said light bulb (7) on and off.Application to lanterns on work sites.

Abstract: A portable waterproof fluorescent lantern having a case impervious to the entry of water, a fluorescent lamp within the case, a self-contained power source within the case for powering the lamp and means for activating the power source which is waterproof and operatively associated with the case.

Abstract: Apparatus for illuminating a work area while simultaneously providing a safety beacon-type warning light comprising: a source of illumination which provides a light beam; means to direct a beam of light from said source of illumination to said work area; and structure to provide a beacon-type warning light which utilizes light from said source of illumination not being directed to said work area.

Abstract: A personal security alarm including a loud speaker powered by an audio frequency signal generator to produce a siren effect and a high intensity flashlamp, both of which are activated upon operation of a remote switch and can be deactivated only by a key switch on the alarm. A generally conical transparent plastic extension from the center of the loud speaker horn encloses the flashlamp and also disperses the sound. Preferably the high voltage power for the flashlamp is derived from a transformer supplied with the audio frequency signal provided to the loud speaker.

Abstract: A visor assembly for a pedestrian traffic signal which is intended to be mounted across the face of the signal and which serves to screen the signal from sunlight. The visor assembly includes a frame, and an "egg-crate" grating mounted in the frame, the grating being composed of a multiplicity of intersecting webs which provide a plurality of rectangular openings. In accordance with the invention, the grating is locked in the frame by brackets which are slotted to receive the webs, and which are adhesively bonded to one of the webs and to the frame to protect the assembly from vandalism.

Abstract: The invention includes a housing having a first hollow portion threadedly engaged with a second housing portion has a translucent section and an internal wall formed with a hole through which a light bulb extends. The light bulb has a collar on the base thereof which engages the internal wall. Formed within the first hollow portion is a hollow cylindrical member in which a battery is positioned with a spring positioned between one end of the portion which urges the other end of the battery to contact the base contact of the bulb. A wire contacts the base of the battery with the base of the light bulb.

Abstract: A fisherman's appliance to aid in attracting fish to a baited fish hook or artificial lure having a pair of spaced non-transparent circular plates between which is disposed an electric lamp bulb for directly illuminating surrounding water in which the appliance is suspended radially and horizontally outwardly from the appliance and in a relatively narrow vertical beam above and below the level of the appliance in the water.

Abstract: An electronic, battery-operated candle using an electric lamp incorporates a light-activated silicon control rectifier circuit which permits the candle to be ignited or turned on by another candle or other external light source. The electronic candle also includes an air-pressure switch located near the electric lamp which permits the candle to be extinguished by blowing at the candle head which houses said lamp and switch. The device is so constructed that it may be easily disassembled for removal and replacement of batteries and bulb without disturbing the other circuit components.

Abstract: A portable electric lamp comprising a tubular transparent housing, a fluorescent lamp in the housing, an arrangement of sockets and starter connected in a circuit for supplying electric current to the lamp, and a removable elongated reflector element in the housing to which the lamp and current supplying arrangement are fixed for removal as a unit from the housing. The housing is closed at one end by a cap element and has a hand grip element adjacent the other end which has an end closure, and the cap and hand grip are of aluminum alloy or like material having relatively high thermal conductivity. The cap and hand grip are held in place by a plurality of tension rods spaced circumferentially and outwardly around the housing. Impact-absorbing protector rings are provided on the end cap and hand grip and also on the tension rod assembly. The lamp ballast is connected in the electric power supply line in spaced relation to the lamp housing.

Abstract: A lantern frame comprising a base, a burner mounted on the base burning with an incandescent flame, a glass surrounding the burner protecting the flame, a grid surrounding the glass supported on said base operable to stabilise said glass, the base being interengageable with the grid and a locking member for releasable interconnection whereby the parts are rigidly held together in assembled condition.

Abstract: A trouble light unit molded of plastic. One end of its tubular handle defines a receptable receiving a spacer block to which is slip-fit a lamp socket and switch device received and frictionally clamped in their required position as a diametral split in the outer end portion of the receptacle wall structure accommodates laterally projected portions of the included switch.A sleeve-like insert applied in receptacle and portion of the handle forms substantially dead air space within its interior wall surface which insulates the body of the inserted lamp socket.A preferred lamp or bulb cage for use with the handle which permits soft light to pass and provides vents including air flow facilitating the escape of heat.The handle also incorporates plate-like projections which shield the switch operator and preclude direct impact thereof.

Abstract: A protective guard for warning lights, such as those displayed around construction sites, which includes a rectangular metal base adapted to enclose the lower or battery portion of the light, an arched wall proportioned to extend up and over the lamp portion of the light, front and back grids fixed to the arched wall to protect the lamp portion while permitting light to shine through in at least two opposite directions and a mounting bracket fixed to the base and adapted for use in securing the light and guard to a support such as a metal drum or barrier, whereby the warning light is protected against theft and accidental or malicious damage.

Abstract: A globular chemical-lighting assembly suitable as an illuminated playing ball or as an omnidirectional light-emitting source. The assembly is constituted by a compact chemi-luminescent device which is insertable within an inflatable globe formed of translucent material to occupy a central position therein, the globe acting to uniformly diffuse the light emitted by the device. The chemi-luminescent device is formed by two separate chambers in side-by-side relation, each containing one component of a two-component chemi-luminescent system and a manually-operated activator interconnecting these chambers to intermingle the components and thereby cause a light-producing reaction, the device normally being in a non-reactive state.