With Support Patents (Class 362/190)
  • Patent number: 7178939
    Abstract: An electronic simulation candle includes a housing, a lamp shade, a battery box, a circuit board, and a bottom cover. Thus, the electronic simulation candle is operated lively and safely so as to replace the traditional candle. In addition, the lamp shade has a candle flame shape and the two light emitting members light or blink in a special manner to simulate the lighting state of a real candle, thereby enhancing the aesthetic quality of the electronic simulation candle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 7, 2005
    Date of Patent: February 20, 2007
    Assignee: Hsinn Inn Enterprise Co., Ltd.
    Inventor: Ching-Tien Tsai
  • Patent number: 7175295
    Abstract: A hands-free apparatus for illuminating an area surrounding a user's body includes a plurality of flexible tubes having mateable proximal end portions and spaced distal end portions positionable at a predetermined spatial relationship disposed forwardly of the proximal end portions. A power supply source is internally situated within the flexible tubes. A plurality of light-emitting sources are connected to the flexible tubes and electrically coupled to the power supply source respectively. The light-emitting sources each include a switch operably connected to the power supply sources such that a user may independently toggle each light-emitting sources between operating and non-operating modes. The switches are preferably connected to a plurality of housings encasing the light-emitting sources and are positioned distal to a maintaining mechanism medially attached to the flexible tubes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 7, 2005
    Date of Patent: February 13, 2007
    Inventors: Jeffrey A. Bretz, Andrea Thomas
  • Patent number: 7163309
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a clip type light emitter, and in particular to a clip type light emitter capable of enhancing a visual field at night by detachably engaging a clip type light emitter to a leisure cap (including hat) generally used for a mountain climbing or fishing or travel or various sports. The clip type light emitter comprises a casing forming a body; a plurality of lamps provided at a front side of the casing at regular intervals; a switch part provided in one side of the casing; a battery provided in the interior of the casing; and a clip provided in an upper side of the casing and having one side end integrally engaged with the casing and having a certain elastic force, wherein the clip type light emitter is detachably engaged to a leisure cap (including hat) used for a mounting climbing, a fishing or various outdoor leisure and sports.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 23, 2006
    Date of Patent: January 16, 2007
    Inventor: Dae Up Sohn
  • Patent number: 7163313
    Abstract: An illumination device is disclosed generally comprising a translucent housing with a plurality of light sources and a power source disposed therein. The light sources emit very high intensity light and are arranged such that light emanates from the housing omnidirectionally in order illuminate the entire surrounding area. In some embodiments, light emitting diodes of at least 3000 MCD and wide viewing angles are employed. In certain embodiments, a housing specifically adapted for easy power source replacement and disconnection of the power source is utilized.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 19, 2004
    Date of Patent: January 16, 2007
    Inventor: Maury Rosenberg
  • Patent number: 7147194
    Abstract: Exemplary embodiments of a hanging tool support assembly provide a portable, adjustable support to hold and/or position a tool, such as a flashlight. For example, the hanging tool support assembly may hang or otherwise suspend from a support line proximate to a work area. According to an exemplary embodiment, the hanging tool support assembly includes a pair of inverted, J-shaped hangers, a downwardly extending arm, a movable support piece connecting the downwardly extending arm to a tool support base, and the tool support base. The hanging tool support assembly may further include attachments for supporting and/or holding a tool to the tool support base. In some embodiments, the hangers may further include additional safety and/or positioning components.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 30, 2004
    Date of Patent: December 12, 2006
    Assignee: BellSouth Intellectual Property Corporation
    Inventors: Paul Brent Rivers, Frederick Diggle, III
  • Patent number: 7134765
    Abstract: In combination with a tubular light source having a housing body and a closed end for containing a power source and a light emitting end, a device for dispersing light rays comprising a translucent member having an opening therein tailored for receiving and gripping the tubular housing body. The translucent member is positioned around the light emitting end to enhance the scattering and visibility of the light rays emitted therefrom and serves also as a stand to elevate and stabilize the housing body and the light source incorporated therein.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 2, 2004
    Date of Patent: November 14, 2006
    Inventor: David W. Torgerson
  • Patent number: 7125138
    Abstract: A solar powered memorial light is used for grave-side, road-side or other memorials. The invention teaches that a small light may be solar powered so as to run at night: during the night-time, it may illuminate from within or without a small memorial or ornament. An eternal memorial of the invention may be the inscription on a headstone, or a plaque, etc. A typical ornament may be an angel, a religious figure, praying hands, or so on. The ornament of the invention may be translucent. It furthermore may comprise a staff having a first end adapted to be driven into the ground and a second end comprising a hook.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 7, 2003
    Date of Patent: October 24, 2006
    Inventor: Molly Denise Reinmann
  • Patent number: 7121688
    Abstract: A box light includes a housing having first and second clamshell-halves. Each clamshell-half has a lamp face and an opposite exterior surface. At least one lamp and its corresponding protective enclosure is mounted in each of the lamp faces. Each of the lamp faces has at least one lamp-receiving aperture. The clamshell-halves are rotatably mounted to one another by a first hinge for rotation relative to another about the first hinge between open and closed positions. The open position includes selectively positionable open positions exposing the lamp faces so that an included angle between the lamp faces may be opened to two hundred seventy degrees whereby the lamps on each lamp face shines outwardly and oppositely of the housing when electrically powered. In the closed position the lamp faces are in closely adjacent opposed facing relation and the exterior surfaces are oppositely disposed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 1, 2005
    Date of Patent: October 17, 2006
    Inventor: Lee W. Rempel
  • Patent number: 7118241
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a clip type light emitter, and in particular to a clip type light emitter capable of enhancing a visual field at night by detachably engaging a clip type light emitter to a leisure cap (including hat) generally used for a mountain climbing or fishing or travel or various sports. The clip type light emitter comprises a casing forming a body; a plurality of lamps provided at a front side of the casing at regular intervals; a switch part provided in one side of the casing; a battery provided in the interior of the casing; and a clip provided in an upper side of the casing and having one side end integrally engaged with the casing and having a certain elastic force, wherein the clip type light emitter is detachably engaged to a leisure cap (including hat) used for a mounting climbing, a fishing or various outdoor leisure and sports.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 16, 2004
    Date of Patent: October 10, 2006
    Inventor: Dae Up Sohn
  • Patent number: 7118246
    Abstract: A flashlight kit including a flashlight including a body including a light and a battery disposed in the body, which is electrically connectable to the light with a switch, and an attachment device for attaching the body to an attachment surface, the attachment device including a spike for jabbing the attachment surface. The spike may be shorter, the same as, or longer than the body.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 2, 2004
    Date of Patent: October 10, 2006
    Inventor: Arie Sansolo
  • Patent number: 7108390
    Abstract: A light source guide for attachment to a bottom of a grip of a handgun, a bottom of a firearm magazine, a hand tool or the like, used for resting on top of a portion of the light. The guide is adaptable for receipt on different sizes, shapes, types and lengths of light sources. The light source guide preferably includes a guide base having a upper surface and a first rail and a second rail extending downwardly and outwardly from opposite sides of a bottom surface of the guide base. The first and second rails and the bottom surface of the guide base are preferably adapted for rapid engagement to the top of a suitable light source. Also, the guide base can include at least one aiming wedge disposed between the upper surface of the guide base and the bottom of the implement to which it attaches. The aiming wedges are used for adjusting vertically the alignment of the flashlight beam relative to the line of sight of the handgun or hand tool so that they at a selected distance.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 17, 2002
    Date of Patent: September 19, 2006
    Inventor: Albert J. Lawless
  • Patent number: 7108395
    Abstract: An illumination assembly includes a light source having one or more light generating elements, preferably light emitting diodes (LED), connected to a power supply. A mounting assembly connected to the light source and power supply is structured to removably dispose the one or more LED's in any one of a plurality of orientations which best facilitates the illumination of a work area of the device. The light source, power supply and mounting assembly may assume a variety of different structural configurations so as to be adaptable to different devices. The power supply and any one or more of the LED's may be removed, replaced and repaired, wherein the versatility of the illumination assembly is such as to be usable with any of a large variety of instruments, mechanical tools or a variety of other utilitarian devices in order to achieve an adequately illuminate the work area thereof.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 17, 2004
    Date of Patent: September 19, 2006
    Inventor: Carlos Correa
  • Patent number: 7101057
    Abstract: A flash light has a barrel for batteries, a lamp, a switch for opening and closing a circuit a lens, a cap, and a pistol grip handle extending transversely from the barrel. The handle includes a trigger with a magnetic to activate the switch in the barrel. The barrel is watertight between the barrel, the cap and a transparent face mounted with the cap. A reflective parabolic lens surface has multiple protrusions arranged on the reflective surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 20, 2001
    Date of Patent: September 5, 2006
    Assignee: Pelican Products, Inc.
    Inventors: David H. Parker, John Paul Hoven, Alstair Warren Jarrett, Kevin Deighton
  • Patent number: 7101056
    Abstract: An illuminated street sign illuminated by LEDs. A light engine comprising a light engine carrier, at least one LED, a heat sink and optionally a reflector and/or lens system is used to illuminate a street sign. The light engine can be retrofit into existing illuminated street signs after removal of the fluorescent tube, attached to the interior of conventional housings or be integrally formed with the housing of an illuminated sign. A pair of light engines are mounted in the housing at an angle to direct the light to the opposite side panel. Each light engine has a reflector. An additional reflector can be mounted n the base of the housing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 20, 2003
    Date of Patent: September 5, 2006
    Assignee: GELcore LLC
    Inventor: Jean Pare
  • Patent number: 7097323
    Abstract: A focusable flashlight comprising of enlarged head and tail section designed to have substantially the same diameter as a means to facilitate solid and secure gripping and to facilitate rapid, secure stowage of the invention during highly stressful environments, such as combat, law enforcement, night watch, home guard, underwater diving and other situations where the user of a flashlight requires a high level of situational awareness and while in need of operating a flashlight with one hand without distraction. An optional lanyard and holster are designed to work with the flashlight.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 29, 2003
    Date of Patent: August 29, 2006
    Inventor: Brian Puckett
  • Patent number: 7097321
    Abstract: The present invention is an improved earpiece light. In particular, the present invention is directed to an earpiece having a power supply and a light source mounted on the earpiece. The earpiece light is preferably for use on a person's outer ear. The earpiece light comprises an ear support, preferably for placement behind the user's crest of helix. The ear support is attached to a power supply housing, preferably for placement over the user's external auditory canal. The power supply housing has a power supply and a lamp arm with a distal end extended from the power supply housing. The power supply is connected to a light source mounted on the distal end of the lamp arm. Preferably, the lamp arm is positioned below the ear support and the power supply is connected to a light source, preferably an LED, mounted on the lamp arm.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 28, 2004
    Date of Patent: August 29, 2006
    Assignee: Perfect Synergy, Inc.
    Inventors: Brian Mehler, Andrew Palmer
  • Patent number: 7097320
    Abstract: The add-on illumination device provides a means of consistent, bright illumination to the viewing area of a collapsible (or folding) magnifier. This invention is easily inserted into the magnifier's lens storage compartment. Its lamps are situated under the edge of the magnifier's lens and are aimed at the magnifier's viewing area. The add-on illumination device dramatically improves the visibility of anything being viewed under the magnifier.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 4, 2004
    Date of Patent: August 29, 2006
    Inventor: Gregg William Cleveland
  • Patent number: 7090373
    Abstract: A flashlight includes a barrel, a connecting member, a seat, and an end cap. The connecting member is mounted to a bottom end of the barrel and allows the barrel to move to a desired angle relative to the connecting member. The seat includes a larger chamber, and two smaller chambers. A front leg is slidably mounted in the larger chamber and movable between a retracted position in the larger chamber and an extended position outside the larger chamber. A side leg is mounted in each smaller chamber and pivotable between a retracted position in an associated smaller chamber and an extended position outside the associated smaller chamber.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 16, 2004
    Date of Patent: August 15, 2006
    Assignee: Plum Industrial Co., Ltd.
    Inventor: Larry Lai
  • Patent number: 7077541
    Abstract: A flashlight holder and safety illumination indicator locator for selectively holding a flashlight with a visual guidance element integrated within. The safety flashlight holder includes a one-piece housing having a resilient flashlight body engagement bracket with independent gripping arms and a vertically spaced flashlight end engagement cup extending from the housing. A luminescent insert disk defines the visual locator providing safety access to the flashlight and orientation of the flashlight holder there within.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 9, 2004
    Date of Patent: July 18, 2006
    Inventor: Nicholas Prioa
  • Patent number: 7077539
    Abstract: Disclosed is a stationery holder includes a base having an upper portion, which defines first and second compartments for respectively receiving a roll of adhesive tape and a pen and a card receptacle between the compartments, and a lower portion, which forms a battery chamber for receiving and retaining a battery. An illuminator is mounted in the first compartment and is electrically connected to the battery by a switching device arranged in the receptacle. The switching device includes a fixed conductive contact and a deformable conductive plate that has a spring section engaging a sidewall of the receptacle and floatingly supporting a switching section that is spaced from the contact for a small distance. When a card is inserted between the sidewall and the conductive plate, the spring section deforms and moves the switching section to physically engage the contact thereby forming a closed electrical loop among the illuminator, the battery, and the switching device for powering the illuminator.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 20, 2004
    Date of Patent: July 18, 2006
    Inventor: Wang Chun Sheng
  • Patent number: 7073920
    Abstract: A lamp includes a body having a receptacle to receive a liquid or gel fuel, and a cover. The lamp closely resembles a candle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 12, 2004
    Date of Patent: July 11, 2006
    Assignee: CS3, LLC
    Inventors: Stephen A. Konkle, Jr., Robert W. Anderson, Carol M. Anderson, Sandra J. Konkle
  • Patent number: 7066619
    Abstract: A LED picture light. The housing is positionable adjacent to a picture in order to illuminate the picture. In some embodiments, the LED's can illuminate the picture without emitting substantial amounts of heat and without emitting substantial amounts of ultraviolet radiation. The picture light can include white and yellow LED's. The picture light can include a level sensor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 29, 2003
    Date of Patent: June 27, 2006
    Inventor: Michael A. Waters
  • Patent number: 7055979
    Abstract: In a lantern detachable cap, a clip part having a shape of circle is provided at a lower end of the extension portion formed at the connecting portion of the moving manipulate member, and a lantern is attached to and detached from the clip, the lantern has a shape of cylinder, a battery is loaded within the lantern, and an on/off switch is protruded from one side of the lantern. In addition, the clip part may comprise a pair of clips and be formed at the lower end of the extension portion of the moving manipulate member. According to the lantern detachable cap, since the lantern detachable cap has a clip part at a lower portion of a connecting portion of a moving manipulate member and a lantern attached to and detached from the clip part, the lantern can be freely attached and detached. In addition, since the detaching/attaching mechanisms of the lantern are simplified, production cost can be reduced.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 9, 2004
    Date of Patent: June 6, 2006
    Assignee: Best Cap
    Inventor: Woo Soo Lee
  • Patent number: 7021789
    Abstract: 1. A lighting device (2) having a light housing (6) including a light source (42, 44), said light housing rotatably connected to a body, said body having a rotatable connection means (22) to allow the light housing to be adjacent said body to define a narrow space (90) accessible in a base to top direction. 2. A lighting device (2) having a light source (42, 44), a tubular lens (40, 50) surrounding said light source, a reflector (56) cooperating with an end of said tubular lens opposite to said light source. 3. A light housing (6) or a method of assembling a light housing (6), said light housing having a first side and a second side, a first side having a mounting spigot (52, 54), a second side having an aperture (62, 63), a tubular lens (48, 50) can pass through the aperture so that one end of the tubular lens is received in the mounting spigot, said aperture and said mounting spigot being in alignment.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 28, 2002
    Date of Patent: April 4, 2006
    Assignee: Eveready Battery Company, Inc.
    Inventors: David R. Dalton, Angelo Kotsis, John Robert Brown
  • Patent number: 7014333
    Abstract: A small portable flashlight holds laminated platy batteries (11) on a circuit substrate (10) having a switching circuit on one surface thereof and one battery contact point (19) on the other surface thereof. Another battery contact point (22b) is provided on a contact arm (21) extending from the substrate so as to hold the batteries. The batteries, the circuit substrate and contact arm are held in lamination in a flat main body case part (9). A light emitting body (12) having a light emitting part exposed to the outside of the main body case is held on the side part of a laminated body. An operating part (13) moved to come into contact with or separate from the contact point of the switching circuit so as to perform the flashing operation of the light emitting body is provided on the upper or side part of the main body case. The portable flashlight can be reduced in size and, therefore, can be carried as if the flashlight is a key holder.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 18, 2001
    Date of Patent: March 21, 2006
    Assignee: Unico Corp.
    Inventor: Hiroyuki Tatebe
  • Patent number: 7011423
    Abstract: A multifunction warning device is provided for being used as a flashlight, a warning sign or an illuminating traffic baton. The multifunction warning device mainly contains a base, plural legs, and a rechargeable device. The base has a top portion and a bottom portion having a first electric socket therein. Each of the plural legs is pivotally secured to the base. Each of the plural legs has plural illuminating elements thereon. The plural illuminating elements are electrically connected to the first electric socket. The rechargeable device contains a shell, plural rechargeable batteries, a charging circuit, and a discharging circuit. The shell has a charging connector detachably plugged into the first electric socket and thereby electric power is provided from the rechargeable batteries to the illuminating elements. The plural legs are stretchable to be a support and retractable to be assembled as a baton.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 13, 2004
    Date of Patent: March 14, 2006
    Inventor: Hsiu Chin Chen
  • Patent number: 7004595
    Abstract: An Illuminated electrical plug adapter assembly (202) utilizing an Illuminating module assembly (201) comprising Light emitting diode (106), Controlling means (104) and Battery (103), removably contained within Adapter body (135). The Illuminated electrical plug adapter (202) is designed for attachment onto the plug of an existing power cord for the purpose of providing illumination while attaching the plug to an electrical receptacle. Illuminating module assembly (201B) may also be contained within Wall mount transformer case (143). The light emitting diode (106) is positioned to illuminate an electrical receptacle to provide a lighted and clear view, enabling user to safely and accurately connect the plug to the receptacle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 12, 2004
    Date of Patent: February 28, 2006
    Inventor: James Marshall Stoddard
  • Patent number: 6994449
    Abstract: Apparatus and methods directed to a hand holdable flashlight having a grooved rear cap for being secured to an object, through utilization of an interface device securable to the rear cap and to the object. The grooved rear cap also implements securement of a removable guard for protecting a rear end switch actuator from being accidentally actuated in situations when the flashlight is not secured to the interface device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 26, 2002
    Date of Patent: February 7, 2006
    Assignee: Surefire, LLC
    Inventor: Paul Y. Kim
  • Patent number: 6988814
    Abstract: An illumination assembly including one or more light emitting diodes (LED) connected to a power supply and integrated in or supported on a device. When used, a mounting assembly is structured to removably and adjustably dispose the one or more LED's in any one of a plurality of orientations which best facilitates the illumination of a work area of the device on which the illumination assembly is mounted. The light source, power supply and mounting assembly may assume a variety of different structural configurations so as to be readily adaptable to any one of a plurality of devices with which the illumination assembly may be used. The power supply and any one or more of the LED's may be removed and replaced for repair and/or replacement, wherein the versatility of the illumination assembly is such as to be usable with any of a large variety of instruments, mechanical tools or a variety of other utilitarian devices in order to achieve an adequate amount of illumination.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 26, 2003
    Date of Patent: January 24, 2006
    Inventor: Carlos Correa
  • Patent number: 6981780
    Abstract: A container, such as a tool box, has an interior storage compartment and a cover with a light opening therein. A light is mounted within the compartment and is selectively positionable to shine through the light opening or to illuminate the interior of the storage compartment. Preferably, the light is mounted on an articulated hinge allowing movement between a plurality of discrete positions and locks in place in a stored position. The light may be battery operated and may be removable if desired.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 19, 2003
    Date of Patent: January 3, 2006
    Assignee: Zag Industries Ltd.
    Inventor: Yehuda Einav
  • Patent number: 6969179
    Abstract: An elongated perimeter light is disclosed, which comprises a linear array of light sources (LEDs) that are electrically illuminated. The array of light sources is disposed within an elongated transparent tube, with the tube transmitting and dispersing the light from the array giving the appearance that said array of light sources is a continuous light source. The array of light sources is capable of being cut at intervals down its length to shorten it. The light sources that remain in the array continue to emit light and the tube can be cut to match the length of said array. The present invention also discloses systems for lighting structural features, with one system according to the present invention comprising a plurality of elongated perimeter lights. The perimeter lights are electrically coupled in a daisy chain with the electrical power at each of the perimeter lights being transmitted to the successive light.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 2, 2004
    Date of Patent: November 29, 2005
    Assignee: Sloanled, Inc.
    Inventors: Thomas C. Sloan, James J. Sloan
  • Patent number: 6955443
    Abstract: A drinking glass base apparatus having a wide base ascending to a narrow top, the under side of the rigid base being hollow and open all the way through the narrow top; a machined lip on the inside of the base to accommodate a partition member; a partition member housing electronic components consisting of a battery holder powered by a battery and activated by an on/off switch supplying energy to an LED. An LED is mounted to point directly up through the top of the narrow portion of the glass base, but extending only a short distance up into the narrow top of the base. A hole at the top of the glass base is machined larger than the hole opening provided for the LED so that the transparent stem of a drinking glass can be inserted and permanently fastened into the top of the narrow base to allow the light from the LED to be projected up into the drinking glass when the switch is turned on.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 26, 2002
    Date of Patent: October 18, 2005
    Inventor: Henry Edward Solowiej
  • Patent number: 6951408
    Abstract: A cemetery monument illuminator includes a lamp hood, at least one lamp partially enclosed by the lamp hood, a monument clamp fixed to the lamp hood, a solar panel attached to the monument clamp, and electronic circuit elements electrically connected to the at least one lamp and the solar panel, with the electronic circuit elements adapted and arranged to store energy generated by the solar panel, sense darkness exterior to the illuminator, and supply energy to the at least one lamp when darkness is sensed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 16, 2003
    Date of Patent: October 4, 2005
    Inventor: Timothy Wayne Stewart
  • Patent number: 6942362
    Abstract: Described is an apparatus for a lighted whistle connectable to a predetermined article. A housing forms an outer shape of said whistle and has therein an inner cavity. A mouthpiece adapted for a user to blow air thereinto has an opening in fluid connection with said inner cavity and a sound hole opening providing an air outlet from said inner cavity. A power source is connected in an electrical circuit with a light source and a switch. A connector for connecting said whistle to a predetermined article is positioned on the housing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 14, 2003
    Date of Patent: September 13, 2005
    Assignee: Theory3, Inc.
    Inventors: Daniel J. Deutsch, Jason Barber, Russell Rotham
  • Patent number: 6905223
    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 an 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: August 10, 2001
    Date of Patent: June 14, 2005
    Assignee: Mag Instrument, Inc.
    Inventor: Christopher Lee Halasz
  • Patent number: 6902284
    Abstract: An interior rearview mirror system suitable for use in the interior cabin of a vehicle is provided that includes an interior rearview mirror assembly having an interior rearview mirror support adapted for attaching to a windshield or header portion of the vehicle. The interior rearview mirror assembly includes an interior rearview mirror casing and an interior rearview mirror reflective element. The interior rearview mirror casing is pivotally adjustable about the interior rearview mirror support whereby adjustment of said mirror casing by a driver of the vehicle adjusts the rearward field of view of the interior rearview mirror reflective element in order for the driver to see rearwardly when driving.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 2, 2002
    Date of Patent: June 7, 2005
    Assignee: Donnelly Corporation
    Inventors: Barry W. Hutzel, Niall R. Lynam, Darryl P. DeWind, John O. Lindahl
  • Patent number: 6899441
    Abstract: A multifunction warning device can be used as a flashlight, a warning sign and an illuminating traffic baton. The multifunction warning device mainly contains: a manual power generator, a lamp, a seat, a storage battery, and plural legs. The lamp is secured and electronically connected to a head end of the manual power generator. The seat is connected the manual power generator. The seat has a socket therein. The storage battery has an automobile charging connector removably attached to the socket of the seat. Each of the plural legs contains: a longitude frame and a light pervious shell. The longitude frame has plural LEDs thereon. The longitude frame is pivotally secured to the seat. The light pervious shell is fastened to the longitude frame. The plural legs can be assembled to a baton body.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 4, 2003
    Date of Patent: May 31, 2005
    Inventor: Hsiu Chin Chen
  • Patent number: 6834978
    Abstract: The present invention is an improved earpiece light. In particular, the present invention is directed to an earpiece having a power supply and a light source mounted on the earpiece. The earpiece light is preferably for use on a person's outer ear. The earpiece light comprises an ear support, preferably for placement behind the user's crest of helix. The ear support is attached to a power supply housing, preferably for placement over the user's external auditory canal. The power supply housing has a power supply and a lamp arm with a distal end extended from the power supply housing. The power supply is connected to a light source mounted on the distal end of the lamp arm. Preferably, the lamp arm is positioned below the ear support and the power supply is connected to a light source, preferably an LED, mounted on the lamp arm.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 12, 2003
    Date of Patent: December 28, 2004
    Assignee: Perfect Synergy, Inc..
    Inventors: Brian Mehler, Andrew Palmer
  • Publication number: 20040252493
    Abstract: A holster assembly for releasable attachment of an object, such as a light source, to a target structure. The holster assembly has a barrel portion operable to receive the object within it and an attachment portion coupled to the barrel portion for releasable attachment of the holster to the target structure through a latching mechanism. The assembly is attached to the target structure upon activation of the latching mechanism and released from the target structure upon deactivation of the latching mechanism. The barrel portion may optionally have a release mechanism operable to release the object seated within it in which case the object may be released from the barrel portion upon activation of the release mechanism of the barrel portion.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 11, 2003
    Publication date: December 16, 2004
    Inventor: Donald G. Sheffield
  • Publication number: 20040246712
    Abstract: An electric light for work comprises an electric light body having a grip part formed in the shape of a stick; an engagement member formed in the shape of a C letter, one of fixing and engaging fixedly and detachably with a back end of the grip part of the electric light body; and a support stand attached via a rotatable member which can rotate more than 120 degrees with adding the power more than predetermined quantity to a back end portion of a approximately center part of the engagement member, capable of adhering fixedly to the metal surface by magnetism so that the grip part of the electric light body adheres rotatably to the metal face at 90 degrees or more, and the electric light for work an be used under such condition.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 9, 2003
    Publication date: December 9, 2004
    Inventor: Toshiaki Endo
  • Patent number: 6814472
    Abstract: A utility light for the illumination of the interior of the case of a CPU of a personal computer includes a bracket having the general geometry of an expansion slot cover bracket; batteries inclusive of a housing secured to one surface of the bracket; a flexible lamp neck having one end extending from the battery housing and in electrical communication with the batteries; a lamp in electrical communication with an opposite end of the lamp neck; and a switch in electrical communication with said batteries.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 8, 2002
    Date of Patent: November 9, 2004
    Inventors: Frank G. D'Andrea, Jr., Frank G. D'Andrea, III
  • Patent number: 6811288
    Abstract: An exterior sideview mirror assembly for a vehicle includes a housing or casing and a reflective element, which is supported in the casing. The casing includes a storage space, which provides storage for at least one accessory. The accessory is retrievable from the storage space and useable exteriorly of the mirror assembly.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 28, 2002
    Date of Patent: November 2, 2004
    Assignee: Donnelly Corporation
    Inventor: Barry W. Hutzel
  • Patent number: 6808297
    Abstract: The present invention is an apparatus having a horizontally elongated base and a simulated candle projecting upward from the base. The base defines a horizontally elongated battery compartment. A pair of battery contacts are located in the battery compartment, and the compartment is configured to hold a row of batteries in end-to-end horizontal positions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 17, 2001
    Date of Patent: October 26, 2004
    Assignee: The Lamson & Sessions Co.
    Inventors: Bradford Brian Jensen, Roger Donn Bentley, Kim Irwin McCavit
  • Patent number: 6799866
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a patterned frame of a lighting string, which includes several similar patterned frames with different dimensions. Each of the patterned frames can be independently use for connecting with the bulb of the lighting string as a decoration. Every patterned frame can be assembled as a single patterned frame for providing a various decorative display.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 23, 2002
    Date of Patent: October 5, 2004
    Inventor: Ching-Huai Chen
  • Patent number: 6793367
    Abstract: Lantern Support Post with an upper support post, a lower support post, a friction sleeve and a ground stake tube. The upper support post is rigid and tubular and has a centrally located slit at the top. The lower support post is rigid and tubular and has a reduced connection portion at its top that slidably engages with the bottom of the upper support tube. The support stake is rigid and capable of being driven into the ground. The top of the support stake is capable of slidably inserting into the bottom of the lower support tube. The friction sleeve is capable of sliding onto the upper support post so that it can be adjusted to support the bottom lip of a standard camping lantern. A preferred embodiment includes the ground stake tube includes a top cap made of high impact plastic such as nylon or ABS.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 26, 2003
    Date of Patent: September 21, 2004
    Inventor: Edmund Chan
  • Patent number: 6789927
    Abstract: A peg, for attachment to a motorcycle, has an attachment lug for mounting it to the motorcycle; a hollow cylindrical body portion rotatably mounted on the attachment lug; a high intensity light source within the body; a window in the body portion with a reflective/refractive lens; an end cap adjustably secured by a pair of bolts, enclosing the body outer end; so that the window aperture may be selectively rotated about the polar axis of the body portion, and secured in a selected orientation. The stainless steel peg body has a ridged brass grip inset into its outer surface and glued in place, to provide a grip for the user's foot.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 21, 2002
    Date of Patent: September 14, 2004
    Inventor: Richard Dale Tracey
  • Publication number: 20040156189
    Abstract: A bar-shaped lamp having a battery housing in the form of a shaft with a lamp head removably attached at one end and provided with one or more light-emitting diodes. At the other end a reversible foot member can be inserted into the shaft and has a ground spike and an impact tool for breaking automobile glass on opposite sides. When the short tool projects from the shaft, it can be covered by a cap.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 24, 2003
    Publication date: August 12, 2004
    Applicant: ZWEIBRUDER OPTOELECTRONICS GMBH
    Inventor: Rainer Opolka
  • Publication number: 20040150982
    Abstract: Glow Brick is a chemical light that when bent causes a class vile inside to brake and allows the chemical in the vile and the chemical in the body to mix, causing the glow brick to light. At the bottom of the glow brick is a strip of plastic with a hole on one side and a hook located across from it. The glow brick also incorporates a pocket clip, for a wider array of use.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 4, 2003
    Publication date: August 5, 2004
    Inventor: Donald J.E. Miller
  • Patent number: 6769788
    Abstract: A lighting apparatus includes a tubular flashlight with a barrel of a selected size and shape, and a sleeve of uniform cross-section. The sleeve has a through aperture into which the flashlight barrel is engaged with a forward end and a rearward end of the barrel extending from the sleeve. A surface of the aperture has longitudinal resilient ribs. The ribs are of a shape, size, spacing and resiliency as to enable tight gripping of the ribs on the barrel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 7, 2003
    Date of Patent: August 3, 2004
    Inventor: Jeffrey Keith Kellough
  • Patent number: RE38729
    Abstract: An electric-powered tool includes a handle for receiving batteries herein and a barrel with a driving shaft rotatably connected to the distal end of the barrel portion. The driving shaft is controlled by a switch which is electrically connected between the batteries and the driving shaft. An illuminating device includes two bulbs attached beside the driving shaft and the bulbs are electrically connected to the switch so that when turning on the switch, the bulbs light to illuminate the object to be worked with.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 1, 2002
    Date of Patent: April 26, 2005
    Assignee: ICC Innovative Concepts Corporation
    Inventor: Kuo-Chen Liu