With Support Patents (Class 362/190)
  • Patent number: 9033540
    Abstract: A flashlight mount for use on helmets and on equipment is provided. The mount includes a light holder, a clamp and fastening device. The light holder is rotatably coupled to the clamp, wherein the clamp operates to retain the light holder in a user selected orientation, thereby preventing rotation of the light holder. The clamp further includes a top clamp portion and bottom clamp portion, wherein in some embodiments, they are hingedly coupled together on a first end and the securing device repeatably and releasably clamping the top and bottom clamp portions together on second ends of the clamp portions by use of a securing device, or the clamp portion are fixed for receiving a protrusion from equipment or a helmet with a securing device for securing the clamp to the protrusion or helmet.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 15, 2013
    Date of Patent: May 19, 2015
    Assignee: 1445 Designs Corporation
    Inventor: Christopher McCorkle
  • Publication number: 20150131275
    Abstract: A decorative lighting assembly incorporating at least a first rectangular sheet having upper and lower edges and having lateral edges; a plurality of fold scores impressed into the at least first rectangular sheet, the fold scores defining a laterally extending series of adjacent lantern wall faces; an adhesive pad fixedly attached to one of the edges among the pair of lateral edges, the adhesive pad being positioned for, upon folding of the at least first rectangular sheet creating angles between the lantern wall faces totaling 360°, holding the at least first rectangular sheet at an interior space defining configuration; perforate image indicia formed from at least a first aperture, the perforate image indicia, upon the holding of the at least first rectangular sheet at the interior space defining configuration, opening the interior space for light emission; and a first illuminator fitted for receipt within the interior space.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 20, 2015
    Publication date: May 14, 2015
    Inventor: Ryan Robl
  • Publication number: 20150116994
    Abstract: A portable, battery-operated flashlight having improved pivoting, switching and focusing features is disclosed. In one aspect of the invention, the flashlight takes the form of an attachment to a head gear for hands free use. In another aspect of the invention, the flashlight takes the form of a head lamp held in place on a user's head by an elastic band. The pivot connection between the body and the base, as well as the serrations on an exterior surface of the body, allows a user to adjust any angular direction of the light as desired. In another aspect of the invention, the flashlight takes the form of a long-handled flashlight having improved switching and focusing capabilities, such that axial movement of the switching assembly turns the flashlight “on” or “off,” as well as causing a position of the lamp to vary in order to focus or defocus the light.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 10, 2014
    Publication date: April 30, 2015
    Applicant: MAG INSTRUMENT, INC.
    Inventor: Christopher Lee Halasz
  • Patent number: 9016887
    Abstract: A gripping device is disclosed that provides police officers, security guards, hunters, homeowners, and anyone else who uses a long-handled flashlight with an easy, insulated, comfortable, glow-in-the-dark way to get a good tactical grip on the flashlight. The gripping device comprises a flexible sleeve member that is expandable for receiving at least a portion of the main body of the flashlight. The flexible sleeve member comprises open, opposing ends, and is tubular in shape with a generally circular outer circumference. The exterior surface of the flexible sleeve member comprises a plurality of recessed finger and thumb grooves for easily gripping the flashlight, and a smooth cushioned area for allowing a user to hold the flashlight between a chin and a shoulder. Further, the recessed finger and thumb grooves comprise glow-in-the-dark phosphorescent cell inlays to illuminate the flashlight at night or in low light areas.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 19, 2013
    Date of Patent: April 28, 2015
    Inventor: Matthew Weinrich
  • Patent number: 9013100
    Abstract: An integral battery, light and light switch assembly can be removably fitted within a light-transmitting pocket on an article of clothing, such as a glove. Alternatively, the assembly can be mounted to virtually any surface with an adhesive or hook and loop fastener. In one application, the assembly can be attached to fishing tackle to attract fish. The assembly is particularly useful for nighttime use by those in the vicinity of traffic, including police, fire and ambulance workers as well as runners and cyclists. The assembly can also be used to mark a trail or identify a location in the dark. Infrared lighting can be used for tactical operations.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 22, 2011
    Date of Patent: April 21, 2015
    Inventor: Glenn Bushee
  • Patent number: 9010960
    Abstract: A flashlight having integrated rolling protection, including a rod-shaped housing, at the first end of which a light body is arranged and at the opposite, second end of which a cap is arranged, wherein the light body has a light outlet opening and a circumferential wall having a rounded outer contour, which circumferential wall surrounds the light outlet opening, and the circumferential wall is designed as having at least one rolling protection surface that cuts the cross-section of the circumferential wall in the manner of a secant. The aim is to provide a flashlight having effective and captive rolling protection. Said aim is achieved by a flashlight for which a support ring raised relative to the rod-shaped housing is formed on the second end or the cap, the outer contour of said support ring lying in a common plane with the at least one rolling protection surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 8, 2012
    Date of Patent: April 21, 2015
    Inventor: Dieter Rix
  • Patent number: 9010958
    Abstract: A penetrating illuminator for vein observation, including a case, a lens and a light hole in the upper case, a circuit board in the case, a power source and an LED lamp. The case includes an upper part and a lower part; the rims of the upper case and lower case are in the shape of a circular arc while the top of the upper case is made into the shape of an arc protruding from the center. The lower case is rear-connected to a handle at an obtuse angle. Configured as a child's hand, it is especially suitable for use on children. Simply place the hand, with palm down, over the illuminator emitting penetrating light. A fixing stand is provided, including a base plate and a rod in the center of the base plate, wherein a groove is provided to accept the handle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 19, 2012
    Date of Patent: April 21, 2015
    Assignee: China Qingdao Medical Manufacturing, Co., Ltd.
    Inventor: Dezheng Zhao
  • Publication number: 20150103520
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to an electronic candle with an electronic light source. The electronic candle has a candle body with an interior cavity. A removable battery module supplies power to the electronic candle and is removable from the interior cavity of the candle body. The electronic candle can have a base cap module for closing the interior cavity of the candle body and a speaker for generating sound. The speaker can be positioned between the battery module and the base cap module, and directed to project sound downward. Apertures in the battery module and/or the base cap module allow sound from the speaker to pass through the aperture or apertures into the interior cavity of the candle body. Accordingly, the candle body can resonate and/or amplify sound generated by the speaker.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 16, 2013
    Publication date: April 16, 2015
    Applicant: Winvic Sales Inc.
    Inventors: Bernard Fournier, Carlos Carpintero, John Bacher, Kim McCavit
  • Publication number: 20150092401
    Abstract: A lighted belt keeper may include a housing comprising a power source compartment that opens to a first end, wherein a power source may be enclosed by a power source compartment closure. A cover may enclose the power source and power source compartment closure. The cover may removably attach to the first end of the housing. A light may attach to a second end of the housing. The housing and cover may attach to a base which may attach to a first end of a strap by a fastener. A second and a third fastener may be attached to the strap to removably hold the strap in position while the strap may surround an object such as a utility belt, pant belt or the like. In certain embodiments, instead of a strap, the base may have wings that removably attach to each other.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 20, 2014
    Publication date: April 2, 2015
    Inventor: Matthew David Gallup
  • Publication number: 20150092402
    Abstract: A remote controlled lighted mooring beacon is adapted to be secured to a mooring ball. The beacon includes a central shaft of a mooring stick. A ballast at the base of the shaft contains at least one battery which supplies the ballast for the mooring stick. A float surrounds a middle portion of the mooring stick and is located along the shaft between the top of the shaft and the ballast. An electronics package is located on the shaft including a receiver that responds to a wireless code for generating an activation signal. A 360 degree viewable high intensity light source is on top of the shaft, is daylight visible and is activated by the actuation. A conductor is connected from the at least one battery in the ballast to the electronics package and the light source for the powering thereof for at least one boating season.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 8, 2014
    Publication date: April 2, 2015
    Inventor: Susan Waldrop
  • Publication number: 20150092437
    Abstract: A power-supply device including: a casing having a space therein and formed by metal stamping or having a thickness ranging from 0.3 to 3.0 mm; and a circuit board disposed inside the casing, wherein the casing includes a casing portion having an opening, and a cover portion disposed to cover the opening of the casing portion, the casing portion has a through hole formed at a position corresponding to a connector terminal connected to the circuit board, and a non-flat portion is provided to a region having a size greater than or equal to an outside diameter of a connector of an external connector line connected to the connector terminal in the casing portion.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 29, 2014
    Publication date: April 2, 2015
    Inventor: Kosaku ARITA
  • Publication number: 20150077981
    Abstract: An electronic personal vaporizer is provided, including a shell having a flexible printed circuit board; and a printed battery printed on the flexible printed circuit board. The printed battery may be printed onto the flexible printed circuit board via application of inks to the flexible printed circuit board. The vaporizer may further include an electroluminescent light source printed on the flexible printed circuit board.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 22, 2014
    Publication date: March 19, 2015
    Inventor: Cameron Lanning Cormack
  • Publication number: 20150077967
    Abstract: A smart portable lighting device including: at least one or a plurality artificial light sources having a high light output, the artificial light source or each of the artificial light sources being provided with an voltage-to-current electricity converter, which is capable of modulating the output of the light sources according to a given set value; a self-contained power source having a rechargeable battery for supplying electricity to the artificial light source(s) via the voltage-to-current electricity converters, characterized in that the device includes an electronic management casing, which includes a digital processing unit with attached circuits to which the converter(s) of the light source(s) and the self-contained power source are connected, the electronic management casing being configured so as to establish the main lighting phase by programming the desired lighting duration determining a constant light output, or by programming a constant light output determining the available lighting duration.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 20, 2013
    Publication date: March 19, 2015
    Applicant: PELLENC (Societe Anonyme)
    Inventor: Roger Pellenc
  • Patent number: 8974098
    Abstract: A bicycle light for securing to a handlebar or other part of a bike, or to a rider's helmet, has an angled front face that allows use of a single, flat LED circuit board with one or more deep conic or parabolic reflectors positioned in front of the upper part of the board and one or more shallow reflectors in front of the bottom part of the board. This provides for both a spot beam produced by the deep reflector and flood light produced by the shallow reflector, in a compact and efficient assembly. Another important feature of the device is side lighting which can be independently controlled, important in affording the rider side lighting while in street traffic but the option to pulse or switch off the side lighting when riding on a trail.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 11, 2012
    Date of Patent: March 10, 2015
    Assignee: Light & Motion Industries
    Inventors: Christopher McCaslin, Greg Weisenfeld, Beau Jesse Robertson, Roxanne Lo
  • Publication number: 20150062881
    Abstract: One aspect of the invention uses a sealed housing and using a battery of sufficient voltage/power to continue the a light source projected for at least eight hours into the display. This light is directed onto a clear or translucent acrylic sheet or other material of similar properties using the described sheet as a light pipe. Any engraving in the surface of the material is highlighted and gives the appearance of a neon style light display. An illuminated display that is customizable, attractive, durable and easily cleaned. Accordingly, Additional features, advantages, and embodiments of the invention may be set forth or apparent from consideration of the following detailed description, drawings, and claims. Moreover, it is to be understood that both the foregoing summary of the invention and the following detailed description are exemplary and intended to provide further explanation without limiting the scope of the invention as claimed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 27, 2013
    Publication date: March 5, 2015
    Inventor: Michael Robert Mahoney, SR.
  • Publication number: 20150062886
    Abstract: The device is a helmet-mounted or helmet-integrated combination personnel marker/identification light and active “Identification Friend or Foe” (IFF) infrared interrogation and response device. The IFF function provides acquisition and processing of an incoming IR laser IFF interrogation and then sends one or more user-defined responses to the interrogator and/or the user/wearer. A photo sensor array is designed to detect and identify incoming infrared signals. The array is arranged to provide omni-directional, line-of-sight sensing over more than a full hemisphere. A detachable user feedback module comprised of a vibratory pad and cable provides a user/wearer alert when infrared interrogation has been detected. An operating status switch allows the user/wearer to confirm that the device is in an active mode.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 16, 2014
    Publication date: March 5, 2015
    Inventors: Gary Leegate, Marcia Baldwin
  • Patent number: 8960949
    Abstract: A multi-mode portable illumination device includes a switch structure featuring a substantially planar member and a mechanical switch which requires a relatively small amount of force and a short stroke distance to actuate. The mechanical switch is attached to a member which contains circuit(s) adding additional functionality to the multi-mode portable illumination device. The member has conductive springs attached to either end that are used to complete the electrical circuit with the battery and the lamp, while their compressive force is absorbed by a housing protecting the switch structure. A conductive strip is used to improve the conductivity of the circuit in a metal multi-mode portable illumination device which has been provided with an electrically resistive protective coating.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 12, 2012
    Date of Patent: February 24, 2015
    Inventors: Greg W. Koch, Bruce K. Bangerter, Kevin E. Collier, Darrell B. Steinicke
  • Patent number: 8960948
    Abstract: A light and associated mounting body is disclosed which is suitable for mounting on straps of different widths. In a particular embodiment the body can be mounted to the strap, for example a collar or the like, without removing the collar from the object it is attached to.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 28, 2013
    Date of Patent: February 24, 2015
    Assignee: The Flewelling Ford Family Trust
    Inventor: Timothy D. F. Ford
  • Patent number: 8960940
    Abstract: A lighting apparatus having a light source and a leveling mechanism capable of maintaining the light source in a desired orientation is described. The lighting apparatus may have a pivot mechanism about which the light source is capable of rotating such that the lighting apparatus maintains the desired orientation. In specific embodiments, the lighting apparatus comprises a directional light source, a pivot mechanism, a connector capable of connecting the pivot to another object, and a mechanism that allows the light source to rotate about the pivot to maintain a desired orientation. The lighting apparatus may be connected to an object, such as a piece of wheeled luggage, such that when the luggage is tilted the light source maintains an desired orientation such as a horizontal orientation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 28, 2012
    Date of Patent: February 24, 2015
    Inventor: Martin Edward Hellkamp
  • Patent number: 8956002
    Abstract: An illuminated curb barrier is disclosed which includes a curb barrier body; and a lighting source situated on the curb barrier body. The lighting source can be a solar source, which includes at least one solar photoresister panel situated on an upper surface of the housing, a battery, a controller board, and an LED light source.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 25, 2011
    Date of Patent: February 17, 2015
    Inventor: Bernadette Carr
  • Publication number: 20150036331
    Abstract: An optical semiconductor illuminating apparatus capable of being simply installed and built, easily detecting a fault generation point, being simply repaired and replaced, and being compactly implemented. A bracket assembly having a power supply embedded therein is mounted at an upper side of a heat sink including a fixed unit, the power supply is seated on the heat sink including the fixed unit, a plurality of heat radiation fins protrude from an inner surface of the heat sink, and an upper surface of the power supply is disposed at a position higher than or equal to that of an edge of an upper end portion of the heat sink.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 20, 2014
    Publication date: February 5, 2015
    Inventors: Tae Hoon SONG, Ji Wan KIM
  • Publication number: 20150036329
    Abstract: A light emitting module is disclosed. The light emitting module comprises a wafer having first and second surfaces; a light emitting diode chip disposed on the first surface of the wafer; a power supply device for supplying power to the light emitting diode chip; and a photoelectric conversion device for converting sunlight into electricity and providing it to the power supply device, wherein the power supply device is disposed on the second surface of the wafer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 22, 2011
    Publication date: February 5, 2015
    Applicant: Seoul Semiconductor Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Hyuck Jung Choi, Young Eun Yang
  • Patent number: 8931914
    Abstract: A flexible solar light includes a lamp portion, a main body portion, and a goose neck portion. The goose neck portion connects the lamp portion and the main body portion, which is flexible and configured to be bent in a shape and maintains the bent shape. The lamp portion and the main body portion are configured to form a portable flashlight, a light stand, a wall lamp, or a ceiling lamp by engaging or separating each other.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 1, 2013
    Date of Patent: January 13, 2015
    Inventors: Ji Yong Kim, Man Duck Kim, Chung Han Kim
  • Publication number: 20140376216
    Abstract: A combination scene lighting and traffic control system includes a scene illumination apparatus for illuminating an emergency scene, and a detachable adapter for converting the illumination apparatus into a traffic light. The scene illumination apparatus includes at least two separately actuatable lighting elements within a tripod-mounted housing. A control device allows simultaneous actuation of both lighting elements when maximum illumination is desired or actuation of a single element if less illumination is desired. The adapter holds two different colored filters, each of which overlies a different one of the lighting elements when the adapter is secured to the illumination apparatus, so that one colored light will be visible to approaching motorists when a first of the lighting elements is actuated and a different colored light will be visible when a second of the lighting elements is actuated.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 21, 2013
    Publication date: December 25, 2014
    Inventors: John E. McLoughlin, Neocles G. Athanasiades, Kiam Meng Toh
  • Publication number: 20140375434
    Abstract: Bathmats can include lights, a power source, and a computer configured to control the illumination of the lights. Several bathmat embodiments include water-resistant enclosures. Some bathmat embodiments include communication devices capable of wirelessly communicating with a computing device located remotely relative to the bathmat.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 19, 2013
    Publication date: December 25, 2014
    Inventor: Daniel C. Puljan
  • Publication number: 20140369033
    Abstract: In accordance with certain embodiments, illumination systems include a flexible light sheet that may be wound within and unwound from, or folded within and unfolded from, a storage unit having a power source for powering light-emitting elements on the light sheet.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 6, 2014
    Publication date: December 18, 2014
    Inventors: Paul Palfreyman, Michael A. Tischler
  • Publication number: 20140369034
    Abstract: A light-emitting diode lamp for emitting light in nearly all directions has a lamp holder, an LED power supply, a cylindrical surface-mounted device (SMD) LED light source, a lamp shade, a metal connecting piece, a metal radiator and a flame-retardant plastic connecting piece. The LED light source is fixed in the flame-retardant plastic connecting piece; an upper portion of the flame-retardant plastic connecting piece is mechanically fixed with the lamp holder and a lower portion is mechanically fixed with the lamp shade through the metal radiator; one end of the metal connecting piece is fixed with the metal radiator and the other end is extended into the lamp shade; the cylindrical SMD LED light source is adhered to an outer side surface of a portion of the metal connecting piece extended into the lamp shade; and the lamp holder.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 16, 2012
    Publication date: December 18, 2014
    Applicant: Suzhou Jingpin Optoelectronic Co., Ltd.
    Inventor: Ju Gao
  • Patent number: 8911103
    Abstract: A portable light includes: a cylindrical housing having a longitudinal axis and receiving a bezel and a lamp for projecting a light radially away from the longitudinal axis; and a cradle assembly including a clamp for receiving the cylindrical housing, wherein the clamp includes a plurality of features for engaging selected ones of corresponding features on the cylindrical housing to secure the cylindrical housing at a selected rotational position about its longitudinal axis with regard to the cradle assembly.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 9, 2013
    Date of Patent: December 16, 2014
    Assignee: SureFire, LLC
    Inventors: John W. Matthews, Ronald S. Gibson, Michael D. Anderson, Michael D. Picciotta, Hien Nguyen
  • Patent number: 8905562
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to a light that can be used to illuminate a subject for a photographic or video capture. The light is designed to be easily transportable and to provide a bright but diffused illumination of the subject.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 3, 2013
    Date of Patent: December 9, 2014
    Assignee: Jerry Ghionis Photography, Inc.
    Inventor: Jerry Ghionis
  • Publication number: 20140347848
    Abstract: Some features of the invention include a LED luminaire, including a chassis having a chassis body, the chassis body having an inner perimeter and an outer perimeter. At least one LED lighting module is mounted on the chassis body. A LED power supply assembly includes at least one LED power supply unit for the at least one LED lighting module. The LED luminaire further includes at least one inner perimeter vent interposed between the chassis body and the LED power supply assembly to thermally separate the chassis body from the LED power supply assembly. Outer perimeter vents may be located along the outer perimeter. The inner and outer perimeter vents promote the natural flow of air around and through the LED luminaire to remove heat generated by the at least one LED lighting module and/or LED power supply assembly. In certain features, the LED power supply assembly includes top and bottom vent covers, and the at least one LED power supply unit is located between the top and bottom vent covers.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 23, 2014
    Publication date: November 27, 2014
    Applicant: ABL IP Holdings LLC
    Inventors: Sachin Pisavadia, Christopher Wilkes
  • Publication number: 20140340881
    Abstract: An electronic simulation candle includes a lamp wick, a lamp wick support and a circuit assembly. The lamp wick includes a flame sheet at an upper portion, a neck at a middle portion and a support sheet at a lower portion, the neck comprises a through hole, a center of gravity of the lamp wick is below the through hole. The lamp wick is fixed to the lamp wick support only with an elongated supporting element extending through the through hole, and the flame sheet is exposed outside the lamp wick support. The flame sheet of the lamp wick is free for swinging with wind or air flow, such that the flame sheet swings similar to a conventional flame, thereby the degree of simulation is improved.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 20, 2013
    Publication date: November 20, 2014
    Applicant: Kayee Trading (Shenzhen) Co., Ltd.
    Inventor: Mao-Bang Tsai
  • Patent number: 8888312
    Abstract: A power generating lamp capable of effectively use electrical energy of lighting to generate high electromotive force comprising a linear or annular lamp tube that is supplied with power and emits light and one or a plurality of solar panels that have an arc shape in a cross-sectional view or a linear shape a cross-sectional view.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 15, 2011
    Date of Patent: November 18, 2014
    Assignee: Nihon Energy Institute Co., Ltd.
    Inventor: Yoshiko Ono
  • Publication number: 20140313706
    Abstract: This invention provides an electrical apparatus that includes a main body portion, a battery pack, and a frame portion. The main body portion comprises a converting portion that may convert electric power to one of light, wind, heat, and sound; and an outputting portion. The battery pack may detachably mounted on a battery holder provided at the main body portion, and may supply electric power to the converting portion. The frame portion may rotatably support the main body portion, and may define a first ground contact plane that can contact a ground surface and a second ground contact plane that can contact the ground surface at a different angle from an angle of the first ground contact plane. The main body portion may be rotatable relative to the frame portion without contacting the ground surface.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 16, 2014
    Publication date: October 23, 2014
    Applicant: HITACHI KOKI CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Takafumi Itoh, Masato Sakai, Yoshinori Ishizawa, Masanori Okada, Hiroyuki Hasegawa, Takashi Kawamata
  • Publication number: 20140308875
    Abstract: A module structured for use with a toy is provided. The module includes a light emitting assembly. The light emitting assembly has a circuit board and a battery assembly. The battery assembly includes an attachment portion coupled to the circuit board and an end portion opposite the attachment portion. The module further includes a housing, the housing having a containing portion and a stabilizing portion extending from the containing portion at a junction. The stabilizing portion is structured to engage the toy and the containing portion is located on the light emitting assembly. The end portion is located between the junction and the circuit board.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 14, 2014
    Publication date: October 16, 2014
    Applicant: DOSKOCIL MANUFACTURING COMPANY, INC.
    Inventors: JACK WILLIAM RENFORTH, PETER OWEN FRICKLAND, KYLE DOUGLAS BURGER, MARK OBLACK, RYAN WILLS
  • Patent number: 8851706
    Abstract: The lighted road cone has a base and an elongate hollow pyramidal body having a plurality of faces extending upward from the base. A column of lights is disposed on each face of the pyramidal body, the lights extending from proximate the base upward to proximate a top portion of the hollow body. A controller turns the lights on and off. Preferably, each column has a pair of red lights near the base of the device, an intermediate pair of blue lights disposed upward from the red lights, and then a pair of red lights disposed upward from the blue lights. A top dome light may be disposed on the top of the hollow body. The lights may be prismatic in shape. Alternatively, the lights may be arranged in polygonal layers that circumscribe the pyramidal body.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 11, 2012
    Date of Patent: October 7, 2014
    Inventor: Abdulreidha Abdulrasoul Alsaffar
  • Patent number: 8840264
    Abstract: A portable work light clamp system includes a first clamp handle assembly having a proximal end, a mid section and a distal end and a gripping/standing member rotatably coupled to the proximal end of the first clamp handle assembly, a second clamp handle assembly having a proximal end and a distal end and a gripping/standing member rotatably coupled to the proximal end of the second clamp handle assembly, a light assembly coupled to the distal end of the first clamp handle assembly that includes a swivel base member and a light housing pivotally coupled to the swivel base member by a light pivot to selectively pivot 50 degrees about a longitudinal axis of the light pivot and a light base coupled to the swivel base member and rotatable relative to the light base by a swivel connector to selectively rotate 360 degrees around a longitudinal axis of the light base.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 3, 2010
    Date of Patent: September 23, 2014
    Assignee: IBT Holdings, LLC
    Inventors: Francisco Molina, Glenn Robinson
  • Publication number: 20140268709
    Abstract: The present invention provides a candle apparatus with light transmissive figures comprising a base having a power supply unit provided thereon to receive a battery therein and electrically connected thereto to generate a power; a lighting unit provided on a top portion of the base and electrically connected to the power supply unit of the base; a light transmissive housing comprising a decorative figure layer on a housing wall thereof; and a light shield provided to cover a top portion of the housing. Therefore, as the light generated by the lighting unit passes through the housing and shone onto the decorative figure layer, the figures on the decorative figure layer are illuminated to show on the housing such that the candle apparatus of the present invention advantageously offers an illumination with unique visual effects as well as decorative and entertaining lighting.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 14, 2013
    Publication date: September 18, 2014
    Inventor: CHIN-SHENG YANG
  • Publication number: 20140268708
    Abstract: The present invention provides an electronic candle with laser engraved figures comprising a main base having a power supply unit provided to receive a battery therein and electrically connected thereto to generate a power; a lighting unit provided on a top portion of the main base and electrically connected to the power supply unit of the main base; and a housing made of a plastic material in a transparent hollow tubular shape and comprising an opening on one end thereof and an engraved figure surface formed by laser engraving on a housing wall thereof; and wherein the housing covers an outer circumference of the lighting unit and is attached to the main base. Therefore, as the light generated by the lighting unit passes through the housing, the engraved figure surface of the housing is able to advantageously produce a unique visual effect with rich and layered designs of lighting.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 14, 2013
    Publication date: September 18, 2014
    Inventor: CHIN-SHENG YANG
  • Patent number: 8820958
    Abstract: The exemplary lamp devices have polygon lamp devices, polygon-round lamp devices and round lamp devices which can be used indoor and outdoor for illumination of a surrounding area.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 2, 2012
    Date of Patent: September 2, 2014
    Inventor: Min Carroll
  • Patent number: 8801226
    Abstract: A portable lighting system having an elongated support member, retractable legs, retractable light assemblies, and multiple mounting members that slidably move along the support member to cause the legs and light assemblies to move from a retractable position to an extended and support position and back.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 20, 2012
    Date of Patent: August 12, 2014
    Inventor: Michael Moore
  • Publication number: 20140218903
    Abstract: The present invention provides an electronic simulation candle, mainly consisting of a power supply base, a power driven device, a flame piece swinger and a light source fixation base. The power driven device is electrically connected to the power supply base, and disposed above the power supply base. The light source fixation base is disposed above the power driven device. The flame piece swinger is disposed between the power driven device and the light source fixed base. In addition, the upper half of the flame piece swinger extends upward out from a central through hole provided on the light source fixation base. The upper half of the flame piece swinger is a flame piece body having a concave surface. A hollow tapered swinger expanding gradually from up to down is integrally disposed below the flame piece body. In addition, a support rod extending upward is inserted into the power driven device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 4, 2014
    Publication date: August 7, 2014
    Applicant: Morgan Electronic Technology Co., Ltd.
    Inventor: Guangrun SHENG
  • Patent number: 8792013
    Abstract: Embodiments are directed towards determining within a digital camera whether a pixel belongs to a foreground or background segment within a given image by evaluating a ratio of derivative and deviation metrics in an area around each pixel in the image, or ratios of derivative metrics across a plurality of images. For each pixel within the image, a block of pixels are examined to determine an aggregate relative derivative (ARD) in the block. The ARD is compared to a threshold value to determine whether the pixel is to be assigned in the foreground segment or the background segment. In one embodiment, a single image is used to determine the ARD and the pixel segmentation for that image. Multiple images may also be used to obtain ratios of a numerator of the ARD, useable to determine an extent of the foreground.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 23, 2012
    Date of Patent: July 29, 2014
    Assignee: Qualcomm Technologies, Inc.
    Inventor: Noam Levy
  • Patent number: 8789987
    Abstract: The invention relates to a base (1), in particular for light masts, comprising a housing (7) with a base surface (10) which can be filled with a medium. In order to ensure improved stability and to avoid additional grounding measures, an embodiment is chosen according to the invention in which the housing (7) is not electrically conductive and has a holding opening (21) for a mast (2) which is not round and is composed of non-conductive material. In this case, a mast (2) which is not round avoids lateral inclination of the mast (2), thus making it possible to ensure secure installation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 12, 2011
    Date of Patent: July 29, 2014
    Inventor: Jürgen Nölle
  • Publication number: 20140198478
    Abstract: A self-illuminating tooth for a vegetable lantern is provided. The self-illuminating tooth has a tooth portion with a front facing portion, a rear facing portion, and a cavity provided within the tooth portion provided on the rear facing portion. A tooth retention portion is coupled to the tooth portion and has a plurality of flights, each flight having a serrated edge. A light is provided within the cavity of the tooth portion. The light in certain examples comprises a chemiluminescent tooth insert and is replaceable within the cavity. In other examples, a light and switch mechanism are provided. The light may be selectively actuated to illuminate the tooth portion. A method of decorating a vegetable lantern and a kit are also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 17, 2014
    Publication date: July 17, 2014
    Applicant: Pumpkin Teeth LLC
    Inventor: Keith E. Ksobiech
  • Patent number: 8777445
    Abstract: A candle cover is disclosed which includes a tubular sheath of light-filtering material with a top end, a bottom end, and an opening at each end. A hem surrounds each opening. The tubular sheath is place over a candle body such that light transmitted through the candle body from the candle light source is filtered by the tubular sheath of light-filtering material to create a decorative pattern. The light-filtering material can filter light in many different ways, including by modifying the percent of light transmitted through the material, by modifying the percent of light reflected by the material, by modifying the color of light reflected or transmitted by the material, or by light refraction or light diffraction.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 17, 2011
    Date of Patent: July 15, 2014
    Inventors: Jennifer Leigh Gourdie, Terri Lee Augustyn
  • Patent number: 8770784
    Abstract: A portable, battery-operated flashlight having improved pivoting, switching and focusing features is disclosed. In one aspect of the invention, the flashlight takes the form of an attachment to a head gear for hands free use. In another aspect of the invention, the flashlight takes the form of a head lamp held in place on a user's head by an elastic band. The pivot connection between the body and the base, as well as the serrations on an exterior surface of the body, allows a user to adjust any angular direction of the light as desired. In another aspect of the invention, the flashlight takes the form of a long-handled flashlight having improved switching and focusing capabilities, such that axial movement of the switching assembly turns the flashlight “on” or “off,” as well as causing a position of the lamp to vary in order to focus or defocus the light.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 24, 2012
    Date of Patent: July 8, 2014
    Assignee: Mag Instrument, Inc.
    Inventor: Christopher Lee Halasz
  • Patent number: 8764253
    Abstract: A hands-free multi-positional task light having an elongated light emitting portion utilizing one or more fluorescent tubes and/or light emitting diodes, a wide retractable and fully rotatable mounting hook, a free-standing base capable of maintaining stability when positioned on surfaces up to 20 degrees from horizontal, and a mounting clamp attached via a ball and socket joint serving as a mounting method, a means to attach alternate mounting devices such as magnets or additional hooks, a makeshift base, or a stabilizing weight while providing two degrees of movement and a clamp band providing a third degree of movement for nearly unlimited aiming for hands-free use.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 12, 2010
    Date of Patent: July 1, 2014
    Inventors: Wai-Shing Peter Ko, Jon Eric Gibson
  • Publication number: 20140177212
    Abstract: An electronic lighting device may comprise an enclosure, a light-emitting element, a flame sheet and a swing mechanism. The flame sheet is movably supported or suspended on the enclosure, and may comprise an upper sheet which is of a flame-like shape. The upper sheet is configured to be exposed above the top of the enclosure. Light from the light-emitting element intersects with the surface of the upper sheet so that the light projects onto the surface of the upper sheet. The swing mechanism is disposed beneath the flame sheet and can apply a force on the flame sheet to actuate the flame sheet to sway or swing. By the present application, a visual experience of true fire can be achieved and an interestedness and appreciation can be improved. A method for manufacturing the same is disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 22, 2014
    Publication date: June 26, 2014
    Inventor: Xiaofeng Li
  • Publication number: 20140153226
    Abstract: An outdoor light unit has plural self-contained mechanisms for producing electricity for powering the light unit, the light unit including a support, an electrical lamp, photovoltaic material at its top, an electrical generator, and water impingement blades and wind turbine blades to turn the generator to power the lamp. A rainwater collector collects rainwater running off of the photovoltaic material and directs it onto the water impingement blades. The generator and the rainwater collector are mounted to pivot with respect to the support, and fins cause the wind turbine blades to face into the wind.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 14, 2013
    Publication date: June 5, 2014
    Inventors: Kieu HOANG, Han HOANG
  • Patent number: 8740403
    Abstract: A light emitting diode (LED) lighting fixture having an elongated casing, an array of LEDs mounted on a printed circuit board and a holographic film element providing a near lossless optical element for redistributing the light emission patterns from adjacent ones of the LEDs into an array light emission pattern wherein the emitted light in a region of the array light emission pattern is comprised of a sum of overlapping light emission patterns of a plurality of the LEDs. The casing is divided into a lighting element compartment containing the LED printed circuit board and holographic film element and a power supply compartment containing at least one power supply, each being thermally isolated from the other.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 22, 2011
    Date of Patent: June 3, 2014
    Assignee: Lumenpulse Lighting, Inc.
    Inventor: Francois-Xavier Souvay