Disposable Lamp Or Flexible Material Casing Patents (Class 362/189)
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Patent number: 11703212Abstract: A portable neck light for wearing on a user's neck is disclosed having a neck member adapted to fit around a user's neck, body members on each side of the neck member having a light source, a movable member allowing for the adjustment of each light source independently of the other, a power source and an on/off switch.Type: GrantFiled: December 14, 2021Date of Patent: July 18, 2023Assignee: Walter R. fucker Enterprises, Ltd.Inventor: Robert Cacciabeve
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Patent number: 11242962Abstract: An inflatable solar-powered light is provided. The solar-powered light includes a bladder and a solar-powered light assembly disposed entirely within the bladder. The solar-powered light assembly includes a solar panel, a rechargeable battery in electrical communication with the solar panel, and at least one light-emitting diode in electrical communication with the rechargeable battery. The bladder is substantially transparent, flexible, inflatable, and collapsible.Type: GrantFiled: May 3, 2017Date of Patent: February 8, 2022Assignee: LuminAID LAB LLCInventors: Anna Stork, Andrea Sreshta
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Patent number: 10807043Abstract: A hollow-fiber-type blood processing device and methods for its manufacture include a hollow fiber membrane bundle which is obtained by bundling a large number of hollow fiber membranes into a columnar shape. A sheet body is mounted on an outer peripheral portion of the hollow fiber membrane bundle. The sheet body is expandable as a result of being woven from a sheet material. An inner diameter of the sheet body in a natural state where no external force is applied to the sheet body is smaller than the outer diameter of the hollow fiber membrane bundle.Type: GrantFiled: August 23, 2017Date of Patent: October 20, 2020Assignee: TERUMO KABUSHIKI KAISHAInventor: Kazuhiro Mizoguchi
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Patent number: 10393327Abstract: A lumen wand includes a wand portion formed of a transparent or semi-transparent material having a paddle-like shape with a thickness, a length, and a width. The thickness is substantially less than at least the length. A grip is coupled to one end of the wand portion. An illumination element is configured to emit light into a proximal edge of the wand portion at the one end. The emitted light is propagated by the wand portion such that light is emitted from surfaces of the wand portion other than the proximal edge.Type: GrantFiled: March 10, 2017Date of Patent: August 27, 2019Inventor: Joseph F. Domingo
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Patent number: 10161602Abstract: An illuminating device is disclosed including a lower base having a plurality of lower pivot receivers. An upper base has a plurality of upper pivot receivers. A plurality of rods are pivotably coupled to the lower base and the upper base. The plurality of rods convert between a general linear configuration and a general arcuate configuration upon converging the lower base with the upper base. The first rod and the second rod convert between the general arcuate configuration and the general linear configuration upon diverging the lower base with the upper base. A lock extends between the lower base and the upper base for terminating displacement of the lower base relative to the upper base. A plurality of illuminating devices are coupled to the plurality of rods.Type: GrantFiled: August 10, 2017Date of Patent: December 25, 2018Inventor: Stephen P. Bleile
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Patent number: 9664366Abstract: Compact light devices are described herein that are advantageously configured to be secured to a surface in order to provide inexpensive lighting forwardly therefrom. The compact light devices can include on and off configurations in order to preserve battery life and allow a user to selectively energize the light source.Type: GrantFiled: March 17, 2014Date of Patent: May 30, 2017Inventor: Michael Waters
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Patent number: 9080734Abstract: A modular lighting system with a magnetic plug and socket connection between a battery module, light module, and other modules is provided. The plug and socket include magnets which are attached magnetically to each other to hold the battery module and light module together. Electricity is transmitted through the magnets to power the light module. The connection system allows a user to easily customize the lighting system to meet different needs.Type: GrantFiled: May 2, 2014Date of Patent: July 14, 2015Inventors: Cade Andersen, Brian Andersen
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Patent number: 9022614Abstract: The present invention discloses an inflatable lamp assembly a bladder and a light emitting apparatus that assembled together. The bladder includes a first bag portion, a second bag portion connected with an opening of the first bag portion, an air nozzle disposed on the firs bag portion, and a flange disposed at the opening of the second bag portion. The first bag portion and the second bag portion are co-formed an inflatable cell which is capable of being inflated and deflated by the air nozzle. The light emitting apparatus is received in a recess defined between the second bag portion and flange. As such, the light emitting apparatus can be firmly clamped in the recess when the inflatable cell is filled with air.Type: GrantFiled: August 6, 2012Date of Patent: May 5, 2015Inventor: Chien Chin-Huan
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Publication number: 20150088012Abstract: A light assembly to be worn by a user. Typically the light assembly (10) would be worn on a user's arm. The assembly (10) includes a body (11) of a “U” shaped configuration so as to have a base (14) extending between a pair of generally co-extensive extensive arms (12). The body (11) is formed of resilient material so as to be retained in position when urged into engagement with an object, which is preferably a users arm or leg, by resilient deformation of the body. At least one light, which is preferably an LED module (15), is mounted in the body (11).Type: ApplicationFiled: March 11, 2013Publication date: March 26, 2015Inventor: Chauncey Hammond
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Patent number: 8950888Abstract: An attachment device for attachment to a membrane without puncturing the membrane. It comprises two interengaging parts (10, 12) and an O-ring (50) held by the interengaging parts (10, 12) when the device is in use. The interengaging parts (10, 12) are movable relative to one another from a position in which they are able to receive the O-ring (50) to a position in which they trap the O-ring (50). As a result, when the device is attached to a membrane (52), the interengaging parts (10, 12) can be located on one side of the membrane (52) with the O-ring (50) on the other side of the membrane (52) adjacent to the interengaging parts (10, 12), and the O-ring (50) can be slipped over at least one of the interengaging parts (10, 12) with the membrane (52) extending between the O-ring (50) and at least one of the interengaging parts (10, 12).Type: GrantFiled: February 7, 2011Date of Patent: February 10, 2015Assignee: Seatriever International Holdings LimitedInventor: James Halliburton
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Publication number: 20140286003Abstract: The laser game marker comprises a battery compartment, flexible tube, and laser compartment. A reversible spike in the battery compartment allows the device to securely attach to a tree, wood, or other porous surface. The flexible tube allows the laser to point or mark the freshly killed game while hunting. The laser game marker is a device for marking the exact position of the first shot or freshly killed game.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 20, 2013Publication date: September 25, 2014Inventor: Ken Anderson
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Publication number: 20140168960Abstract: An illumination device for mounting inside a balloon comprises a light source, such as LED, and a battery power source for the light source, both mounted in a housing. The housing is provided as an inner part of a first plastics material in which the battery power source is housed and an outer casing of a second plastics material, which at least partially surrounds the inner part and provides a cover for the light source. The second plastics material is transparent and resiliently deformable and may be a thermoplastics elastomer. In preferred embodiments the housing is provided as a one-piece unit which is a co-moulding of the first plastics material and the second plastics material, and which is provided as two mating sections hingedly connected to each other.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 19, 2012Publication date: June 19, 2014Applicant: SEATRIEVER INTERNATIONAL HOLDINGS LIMITEDInventors: James Halliburton, Tony Rhoades, Sean Tisdall
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Patent number: 8733964Abstract: A portable electric lamp with a compact casing housing a lighting module, comprising a support on which the casing is mounted angularly movable around an axis of rotation, and at least one element having the global shape of a wire and comprising a part in the form of a collar-band surrounding the casing around the axis of rotation, said element being deformable by elasticity to secure the casing by friction against the support in a determined angular position.Type: GrantFiled: March 8, 2013Date of Patent: May 27, 2014Assignee: ZedelInventor: Nicolas Flores
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Patent number: 8690390Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a lamp and fan design to generate the comfort and freshness feeling in a room, wherein the lamp and fan is portable and has a lampshade which is not fixed to the lamp but rather remains mobile based on sustainability principles by favoring the arrangement of said lampshade at a variable height relative to the fan.Type: GrantFiled: October 24, 2012Date of Patent: April 8, 2014Inventor: Luciano Matus Calleros
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Patent number: 8596920Abstract: An apparatus is disclosed including but not limited to a cylindrical sleeve having an interior surface and an exterior surface, wherein a diameter of a circular interior vacancy formed by the interior surface has a diameter substantially equal to a diameter of a pile; a longitudinal opening along an entire length of the sleeve; and a plurality of elements that emit energy on the exterior surface of the sleeve. A method is also disclosed for using the apparatus.Type: GrantFiled: October 12, 2011Date of Patent: December 3, 2013Inventor: Darla DuBose
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Patent number: 8556450Abstract: A flashlight apparatus including a body portion formed from a woven material, the body portion having a longitudinal length and forming at least part of an adjustable cavity for containing at least one battery, and a head portion coupled to the body portion and having at least one of an illumination source for providing illumination and a connector for connecting the flashlight to another device. Accordingly, the flashlight can supply power to the another device. The body portion can adjust (e.g., its length and diameter—or area) to the size and number of battery cells contained therein.Type: GrantFiled: September 14, 2010Date of Patent: October 15, 2013Inventor: Victor A. Grossman
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Patent number: 8545056Abstract: A lighting unit, e.g. an LED bulb or a straight LED luminaire, which illuminates a wide range and is configured with low cost. In a light-emitting diode lamp, a board assembly is disposed in a lamp main body, and light-emitting diodes are attached to the board assembly. The board assembly comprises a plurality of flexible printed circuit boards. Each flexible printed circuit board includes a base in the form of a flat plate, respective connections to a power supply portion of the light-emitting diode lamp are provided at two ends of the base, and the base is bent at a plurality of points of a middle portion to form a top surface portion and side surface portions. The flexible printed circuit boards are three-dimensionally assembled such that the top surface portions cross each other and such that one of the top surface portions lies on top of another.Type: GrantFiled: December 16, 2011Date of Patent: October 1, 2013Assignee: Nippon Mektron, Ltd.Inventors: Atsushi Kajiya, Hidekazu Yoshihara
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Patent number: 8517560Abstract: A portable multi-purpose illumination device that wraps into a compact shape for storage and includes a holding and storage device; a positioning member that is extendable and that is connected to the holding and storage device and around which at least a portion of the positioning member is wrapped for storage; and a light source housed within the holding and storage device and powered by connection to a power source which is at least one of (a) a power supply electrically connected via the positioning member and (b) a detachable battery housed within the holding and storage means. The positioning member is manually deformable and may be attached to various structures. The holding and storage device additionally features a retainer for various lenses and mirrors. The illumination device may be used to view a target object obscured from direct view by an intervening object by positioning the mirror appropriately.Type: GrantFiled: December 31, 2008Date of Patent: August 27, 2013Inventor: Timothy Michael Murphy
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Patent number: 8297778Abstract: A party balloon (10) includes an expansible membrane with an inlet port (15) to allow entry of gas upon inflation and an illumination device having a light emitting diode (LED) (50) powered by at least one battery (54) and mounted inside the balloon (10). The illumination device (50) has a projection (58) that is attached to the expansible membrane, inside the balloon, by a clip or O-ring (59), fitted onto the projection (58) from outside the balloon. A strip of insulating material (53) is initially located between the battery or batteries (54) and the LED (50) and is capable of being withdrawn, prior to or upon inflation of the balloon (10), to light up the illumination device and the balloon.Type: GrantFiled: February 11, 2008Date of Patent: October 30, 2012Assignee: Seatriever International Holdings Ltd.Inventor: Peter Jeffrey
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Patent number: 8292454Abstract: An illuminated inflator for inserting into the neck of a balloon includes a gas-tight flange having a periphery, a center, and upper and lower surfaces. A filler tube has upper and lower ends and extends through the flange, with the lower end of the filler tube extending below the lower surface the flange and the upper end of the filler tube extending above the upper surface of the flange. A one-way valve is in flow communication with the filler tube. A light assembly includes a power source and at least one light element electrically connected to the power source. The light assembly is operably mounted to the flange at the upper surface thereof. A switch is operably connected to the power source and the at least one light element for providing power to and isolating power from the at least one light element. The inflator is inserted into the balloon with the flange in the neck of the balloon defining a pressure region boundary.Type: GrantFiled: August 7, 2009Date of Patent: October 23, 2012Assignee: Chemical Light, Inc.Inventor: Michael L. Schrimmer
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Patent number: 8286643Abstract: A nail care device includes a covering part, a light-emitting component, and a light-emitting control module. The covering part is configured for covering a tip of a digit of a limb. The light-emitting component is disposed in the covering part in a manner that light emitted by the light-emitting component irradiates a nail on the tip of the digit covered by the covering part. The light-emitting control module is coupled to the light-emitting component and is operable to control operation of the light-emitting component.Type: GrantFiled: December 9, 2010Date of Patent: October 16, 2012Assignee: Genesis Photonics Inc.Inventors: Yun-Li Li, Ching-Ching Chiu
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Publication number: 20120243212Abstract: A portable and bendable utility light is disclosed. Example embodiments include a body fabricated from a flexible non-metallic material, the body including a spine and a handle, the spine including a plurality of articulated light cells and corresponding radiused gaps between each light cell to facilitate bending of the spine in a plurality of directions; and an electrical assembly enveloped within the body, the electrical assembly including a conducting plane, a plurality of light emitting diodes (LEDs) in electrical connection with the conducting plane and positioned within each of the plurality of articulated light cells, as power source in electrical connection with the conducting plane, and a switch in electrical connection with the power source and the conducting plane.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 22, 2011Publication date: September 27, 2012Inventors: David Smith, Steven Rosier, Gary Quigley
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Patent number: 8186853Abstract: A single- or multiple-use cleansing or personal care article comprising (i) a flexible, three-dimensional, water-absorbent substrate material comprising a cavity for accepting an electronic device within a waterproof housing, wherein the water-absorbent substrate is comprised of a web of substantially water-insoluble fibers and (ii) an electronic device within a waterproof housing comprised of one or more of a light-emitting device, a sound-emitting device, or an electromechanical vibrating device or a waterproof metered dispenser and either or both of (iii) a pourable soap impregnated into the water-absorbent material in an amount sufficient to produce foam in water having a di- or trivalent cationic salts present at a concentration of at least about 120 mg/L and/or (iv) a solid anhydrous composition having a melting point of from about 450 C to about 550 C said anhydrous composition comprising a haircare or skincare active ingredient.Type: GrantFiled: May 7, 2008Date of Patent: May 29, 2012Assignee: Spongeables, LLCInventor: Michael Popovsky
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Patent number: 7997751Abstract: A pressure-actuated light device (1) with a holding portion (2) that allows a user to hold the pressure-actuated light device in a user's hand. The pressure-actuated light device comprises a housing (3) which houses a light emitting diode (“LED”) (6) having a cathode (11) and an anode (10) extending from it. The cathode has one end permanently connected to the LED and a second end in constant contact with a negative terminal (8) of a battery (7). The anode has one end permanently connected to the LED and a second end separated from a positive terminal (9) of the battery by a spacer (12) which prevents the anode from making contact with the positive terminal while the device is not in use. When pressure is applied to a button (4) on the housing, the button presses the anode against the positive terminal thereby creating an electrical circuit which activates the LED. The holding portion may take alternative forms, including a fin (13), clip (14), ring (15) or elastomeric loop (16).Type: GrantFiled: December 5, 2008Date of Patent: August 16, 2011Inventor: Steven A. Sisofo
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Patent number: 7967465Abstract: A light device is disclosed which is arranged to receive at least one rechargeable electrical power storage device. The light device comprises a flexible body portion movable between an expanded configuration and a contracted configuration and defining an enclosure when the body portion is in the expanded configuration, the body portion being at least partially transparent or translucent. The light device also comprises at least one light emitting element which receives electrical power from the or each electrical power storage device disposed during use in the light device, the light emitting element being arranged so as to generate light which passes outwardly of the light device through the body portion, and a solar power converting device arranged to convert solar power to electrical power for recharging the or each electrical power storage device disposed during use in the light devices.Type: GrantFiled: October 31, 2006Date of Patent: June 28, 2011Inventor: Simon Nicholas Richmond
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Patent number: 7850328Abstract: An apparatus for illuminating the interior of a balloon includes a cylindrical plug with an integrally-formed radially extending integral flange insertable within the balloon neck. A light element is affixed to the plug and disposed within the neck. A battery is electrically connected to the light element and is typically mounted next to the light element, or includes the light element in a single assembly. Switching is provided to turn the lighting element on and off which, in the preferred embodiment is effected by inflating the balloon with the apparatus inserted into the balloon neck. The light element may be affixed to the head of the apparatus by magnetic means, by means of a screw-on cap, or by other well-known techniques.Type: GrantFiled: February 18, 2008Date of Patent: December 14, 2010Assignee: Michael SchrimmerInventor: Domenic Carito
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Patent number: 7852181Abstract: An electrical device has a battery, a load, wiring connecting the battery to the load, and a switch in the wiring closable by a magnetic field to energize the load from the battery. It is enclosed in a package or support having an envelope surrounding the electrical device, a magnet shiftable on the envelope between an on position juxtaposed with and actuating the switch and an off position spaced from and not actuating the switch, and a spring urging the magnet into the off position.Type: GrantFiled: November 29, 2007Date of Patent: December 14, 2010Assignee: Zweibruder Optoelectronics GmbHInventor: Rainer Opolka
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Patent number: 7841736Abstract: A squeeze-activated flashlight including a holder configured to receive a lamp and one or more batteries, and a housing configured to receive the holder. The housing includes a resiliently flexible actuator member for activating the lamp.Type: GrantFiled: February 27, 2009Date of Patent: November 30, 2010Inventor: Paul R. Chabria
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Patent number: 7815337Abstract: A flashlight apparatus including a body portion formed from a woven material, the body portion having a longitudinal length and forming at least part of an adjustable cavity for containing at least one battery, and a head portion coupled to the body portion and having at least one of an illumination source for providing illumination and a connector for connecting the flashlight to another device. Accordingly, the flashlight can supply power to the another device. The body portion can adjust (e.g., its length and diameter—or area) to the size and number of battery cells contained therein.Type: GrantFiled: November 16, 2007Date of Patent: October 19, 2010Inventor: Victor A. Grossman
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Patent number: 7789526Abstract: A lighting system that includes a quick disconnect mounting feature that permits the relocation of the lighting fixture without rewiring or use of loose hardware. The lighting system is comprised of a housing that surrounds a power module and a control module, where the control module is electrically connected to a protocol module. A printed circuit board interface electrically connects the power module to the control module, and a light source is electrically connected to the PCB interface.Type: GrantFiled: June 23, 2008Date of Patent: September 7, 2010Assignee: B/E Aerospace, Inc.Inventors: John K. Gibbons, David P. Eckel, Christopher Montalbano, Gregory Montalbano, Aaron Klein
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Patent number: 7683275Abstract: A miniature switch module includes a battery harness attached to a circuit board. A diaphragm or pushbutton type switch and a battery are sandwiched between the retainer and circuit board.Type: GrantFiled: July 14, 2006Date of Patent: March 23, 2010Assignee: Playhard, Inc.Inventors: Jerry Moore, Christian James Moore
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Patent number: 7648795Abstract: An electronic apparatus includes: a case body having a battery storing portion formed of a concave portion whose shape is approximately corresponding to an external shape of a battery unit and a sliding member slidably supported on a surface of the case body on the opposite side to the battery storing portion. The battery storing portion has a width corresponding to that of the battery unit, a length corresponding to a length of the battery unit, and a body-side connection terminal connected to a connection terminal of the battery unit. The sliding member includes one or more engagement claws penetrating through the case body, projecting to the inside of the battery storing portion, capable of being engaged with engagement convex portions provided in the battery unit, and a biasing member causing the claws to be biased away from the body-side connection terminal and engaged with the engagement convex portions.Type: GrantFiled: November 30, 2006Date of Patent: January 19, 2010Assignee: Sony CorporationInventors: Masanori Nagai, Shigekazu Inaba, Tomohiro Tsumura, Seiya Amatatsu
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Publication number: 20090303704Abstract: An apparatus for illuminating the interior of a balloon, and a support for the apparatus and the balloon. The illuminating apparatus includes a plug with an integrally-formed radially extending flange insertable within the balloon neck. A hollow filler tube depends from the flange. A light element is affixed to the plug and disposed within the neck. A battery is electrically connected to the light element. Switching is provided to turn the lighting element on and off. A rigid support is operably connected to the inflator and is insertable into the ground to provide an upstanding orientation of the balloon when filled with a lighter-than-air gas or with air.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 7, 2009Publication date: December 10, 2009Applicant: CHEMICAL LIGHT, INC.Inventor: Michael L. Schrimmer
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Publication number: 20090296372Abstract: An illuminated inflator for inserting into the neck of a balloon includes a gas-tight flange having a periphery, a center, and upper and lower surfaces. A filler tube has upper and lower ends and extends through the flange, with the lower end of the filler tube extending below the lower surface the flange and the upper end of the filler tube extending above the upper surface of the flange. A one-way valve is in flow communication with the filler tube. A light assembly includes a power source and at least one light element electrically connected to the power source. The light assembly is operably mounted to the flange at the upper surface thereof. A switch is operably connected to the power source and the at least one light element for providing power to and isolating power from the at least one light element. The inflator is inserted into the balloon with the flange in the neck of the balloon defining a pressure region boundary.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 7, 2009Publication date: December 3, 2009Applicant: CHEMICAL LIGHT, INC.Inventor: Michael L. Schrimmer
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Patent number: 7621650Abstract: The invention relates to outdoor lighting devices used mainly in emergency situations. The inventive light tower comprises an inflatable mast, including a flexible transparent shell, fixed to a support flange provided with an air intake vent for pumping compressed air into a shell chamber, an electric lamp fixed in the shell, an air pump driven with a motor, a working chamber connected to the vent, and power supply means substantially connected to the lamp and in some embodiments to the pump. The shell is divided into a lower and upper parts joined with an airtight coupling means. The mast is furnished with means for changing the length associated with the upper part. A control unit for the light tower and power means are mounted on the flange. The air supply into the shell chamber is manually/automatically adjustable. In several embodiments light reflectors and inflate modes are described.Type: GrantFiled: September 13, 2005Date of Patent: November 24, 2009Inventors: Boris Vladimirovitch Nalitchaev, Ilia Borisovich Nalitchaev
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Patent number: 7618155Abstract: Seven thermally and optically efficient LED units and two control units are disclosed. Flashlights utilizing these LED units and control units are also disclosed. Such a flashlight mainly includes a cylindrical housing, a cylindrical rear cap, one of the seven LED units, one of the two control units. Each LED units are interchangeable between different emitting colors. Each LED unit mainly comprises a metal base, a reflector if the metal base is not a reflector itself, a leadframe formed attaching one or more metal pins to a printed circuit board, one or more LED dies mounted on the metal base, optical material disposed over the LED dies, and an optional lens to further focus the light.Type: GrantFiled: April 17, 2006Date of Patent: November 17, 2009Inventor: Jeff Jianhua Chen
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Publication number: 20090129069Abstract: A flashlight apparatus including a body portion formed from a woven material, the body portion having a longitudinal length and forming at least part of an adjustable cavity for containing at least one battery, and a head portion coupled to the body portion and having at least one of an illumination source for providing illumination and a connector for connecting the flashlight to another device. Accordingly, the flashlight can supply power to the another device. The body portion can adjust (e.g., its length and diameter—or area) to the size and number of battery cells contained therein.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 16, 2007Publication date: May 21, 2009Inventor: Victor A. Grossman
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Patent number: 7534006Abstract: A disposable flashlight uniquely suited to operation in high humidity and water exposure conditions, such as those encountered in search and rescue missions at sea. The bulb, which is preferably a high intensity super-bright light emitting diode, is energized to produce light using a battery connected to it via a switch and an electrical circuit. The switch completes the electrical circuit via an electrically conducting fluid, allowing the electrical current to flow from the battery and the bulb to illuminate.Type: GrantFiled: February 7, 2005Date of Patent: May 19, 2009Inventors: Vinod Kumar Goswami, Vinita Goswami
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Patent number: 7476000Abstract: An apparatus to retain an edible food item having an illumination cover having an interior chamber and connected to a handle member having an interior chamber with a source of electrical power retained within the interior chamber of the handle member and an activation means connected to the source of power. A circuit board is retained within the interior chamber of the illumination cover and electrically connected to the source of power. The source of illumination is retained within the illumination cover and an edible food item is retained on the illumination cover so that when activated, the source of illumination causes light to be projected through the illumination cover and directly into and through the edible food item.Type: GrantFiled: February 27, 2008Date of Patent: January 13, 2009Assignee: Glo Cone International, LLCInventor: Gary A. Lauber
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Patent number: 7465060Abstract: A flashlight has a housing, a battery in the housing, a light source on the housing, and a circuit between the battery and the light source and including a switch actuatable to energize the light source. A package encloses the flashlight and holds an externally actuatable package switch separate from the housing switch and carried on the packaging material and wiring connected between the package switch and the circuit of the flashlight such that the package switch is actuatable to energize the light source. The wiring is releasably connected to the circuit for disconnection of the wiring and package switch from the circuit on separation of the flashlight from the package.Type: GrantFiled: March 17, 2005Date of Patent: December 16, 2008Assignee: Zweibruder Optoelectronics GmbHInventor: Rainer Opolka
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Publication number: 20080253108Abstract: A customized light module comprising is provided according to one embodiment of this disclosure. The customized light module, according to this embodiment, includes a housing, a light source, a removable decorative cap and a battery. The housing includes a stem configured to secure the customized light module within an aperture of an article of footwear. The light source is coupled with the housing. The decorative cap may be removably coupled with the housing and may be configured to illuminate when the light source is illuminates. The battery may be accessibly secured within the housing with a two-stage mechanism. The two-stage mechanism, for example, may include a child lock. In some embodiments, the housing has at least two configurations: a first configuration and a second configuration. A circuit is created between the battery and the light source in the first configuration and closed in the second configuration.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 7, 2008Publication date: October 16, 2008Applicant: DPM Associates, LLCInventors: Barbara Kay Ellenburg, Parker Stephen Ellenburg, Howard Steve Ellenburg
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Patent number: 7344267Abstract: An apparatus for illuminating the interior of a balloon includes a cylindrical plug with an integrally-formed radially extending integral flange insertable within the balloon neck. A light element is affixed to the plug and disposed within the neck. A battery is electrically connected to the light element and is typically mounted next to the light element, or includes the light element in a single assembly. Switching is provided to turn the lighting element on and off which, in the preferred embodiment is effected by inflating the balloon with the apparatus inserted into the balloon neck. The light element may be affixed to the head of the apparatus by magnetic means, by means of a screw-on cap, or by other well-known techniques.Type: GrantFiled: November 12, 2004Date of Patent: March 18, 2008Inventor: Domenic Carito
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Patent number: 7342360Abstract: A handheld flashlight includes a head that pivots relative to a body. Three legs pivotally connect to the body and open into a tripod to support the head in an elevated position. The legs are spring-biased toward the open tripod position and are selectively held closed by a detent mechanism. In the closed position, the legs form a flashlight handle that is aligned with an illumination direction of the head and is shaped and sized to be held in the hand of an operator. Each of the three legs contain battery source holders for battery sources that connect to each other in parallel. Diodes are disposed in series with each battery source to prevent the parallel battery sources from discharging each other.Type: GrantFiled: October 20, 2004Date of Patent: March 11, 2008Assignee: The Stanley WorksInventors: Gary Van Deursen, Michael Kwok Ying Chan
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Patent number: 7333710Abstract: A display includes a casing, a terminal module, and a light source. The terminal module is mounted on an exterior of the casing, and includes a terminal unit. The light source is mounted on the casing and the terminal module, and serves to illuminate the terminal unit of the terminal module.Type: GrantFiled: December 3, 2004Date of Patent: February 19, 2008Assignee: DigiMedia Technology Co., Ltd.Inventors: Yea-Jye Hou, Yao-Tsung Ko, Wei-Hsin Hsieh, Yeuan-Ren Moh
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Patent number: 7320529Abstract: An illuminating balloon includes an inflatable envelope and a sectional bulb support integrated in the envelope. The sectional bulb support includes a horizontally freely turnable top support to avoid tangling of the bulb support with the envelope during inflating. The top support defines an upper locking space for connecting the whole bulb support to a radially inward projected ring member integrally provided at a top center of the envelope without causing water leakage thereat. The sectional bulb support is height-adjustable and adaptable to differently sized inflatable envelopes, and has an open bulb-protecting grid that does not block light sources to produce shadows on the envelope, and an air-relieving hole to prevent the envelope from fluttering while being quickly inflated.Type: GrantFiled: October 26, 2005Date of Patent: January 22, 2008Inventors: Siong Kiat Goh, Fei Che Hsieh
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Patent number: 7296906Abstract: The invention relates to a soft handle having a lighting apparatus, which includes a lighting apparatus and a spring switch being received in one end of a shaft of the handle. The handle has a soft shell with inner liquid for comfortable use and has the lighting apparatus to emit lighting ray as a flashlight. The handle includes two functions in a single body and then obtains utilization and improvement.Type: GrantFiled: October 20, 2006Date of Patent: November 20, 2007Inventor: Michael Chien-Lung Wu
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Patent number: 7188775Abstract: A light card is provided having a switch bar that avoids the need to bend an LED lead for turning the LED light on. The light card can be implemented in a credit or debit card size, with a viewing lens, or used as a key ring holder.Type: GrantFiled: January 6, 2006Date of Patent: March 13, 2007Inventor: Michael Waters
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Patent number: 7036740Abstract: A light card is provided having a switch bar that avoids the need to bend an LED lead for turning the LED light on. The light card can be implemented in a credit or debit card size, with a viewing lens, or used as a key ring holder.Type: GrantFiled: September 21, 2004Date of Patent: May 2, 2006Inventor: Michael Waters
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Patent number: 6981777Abstract: An emergency running light for vehicles such as watercraft includes a cup-shaped housing made of a transparent, thin flexible wall which defines a cup-shaped interior chamber. A liquid component of a two-component chemiluminescent compound and a breakable capsule containing a second component thereof are disposed within the interior chamber. The running light is activated to produce a predetermined color of light by squeezing the flexible housing to break the container. This causes the first and second component liquids to form the chemiluminescent compound and resulting light. The housing is attachable to a surface of the watercraft following activation using an adhesive ring which engages a flat rim of the housing.Type: GrantFiled: April 26, 2004Date of Patent: January 3, 2006Inventor: David P. Barnes
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Patent number: RE47491Abstract: A light transmission system to provide photodynamic treatment to a patient includes a single use integrated control module and catheter assembly having a plurality of light emitting diodes (LEDs) to transmit light toward target cells within a patient. The integrated light catheter and control module are used in combination with a light activated drug. Selected operating parameters may be programmed into the control module, or it may be wirelessly programmable in situ prior to use to allow user flexibility to tailor treatment for a particular patient or condition. Among the features that prevent reuse are that the control module lacks access to recharge the power source, and it may include a deactivation module that destroys circuitry or software when triggered. To prevent patient interference when in use, the control module may also be configured to selectively deactivate.Type: GrantFiled: April 1, 2016Date of Patent: July 9, 2019Assignee: LIGHT SCIENCES ONCOLOGY, INC.Inventors: James C. Chen, Steven R. Daly, Zihong Guo, Llew Keltner, Jeffrey R. Storm