With Or Comprising Mounting Means Patents (Class 362/191)
  • Patent number: 6030104
    Abstract: A soft shelled lamp shade comprising: a shade body formed of soft plastics having good light transmission and heat resistance, the shade body having a bottom surface with a hollow cylindrical body projected therefrom, a recess being formed on the bottom surface around the cylindrical body, a receiving chamber being further formed within the shade body, the receiving chamber being opened at a hollow end of the cylindrical body, and a double-sided adhesive tape being in the shape of a sheet and having an upper and a lower surfaces, the upper surface being at least partially adhered into the recess on the bottom surface of the shade body. Since the shade body is formed of soft light conducting and heat resistant plastics, the shade body can be made into any desired shape. When the soft shelled lamp shade and a set of bulbs are secured to an automobile or a motorcycle, light can be emitted through the shade body from the bulbs.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 20, 1998
    Date of Patent: February 29, 2000
    Inventor: Cheng Cheng Shu
  • Patent number: 6030089
    Abstract: A light distribution system includes an area light emitting portion, a light source for supplying light to an input edge of the light emitting portion for conduction within the light emitting portion and emission therefrom, and a power source for the light source. A holder may be provided for the light emitting portion. The holder may be made of a flexible material to permit the holder to conform to a contoured surface such as the arm or other body part of a person. Also, a flexible band or belt may be provided for personal wear. The light distribution system may include an additional light source which is directional so it can be seen at a greater distance than the area light emitting portion. An information display system controlled by an interactive switch may also be provided for displaying selected information.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 10, 1998
    Date of Patent: February 29, 2000
    Assignee: Lumitex, Inc.
    Inventors: Jeffery R. Parker, Terrence P. Hopkins
  • Patent number: 6027223
    Abstract: A writing instrument pocket clip light for providing a light from a writing instrument on to a writing surface. The writing instrument pocket clip light includes an elongate clip portion designed for attachment to a writing instrument. An elongate stem is pivotally coupled to the clip portion. A light base is coupled to the stem. The light base has a depression therein. A cover lens covers the depression of the light base. A battery is disposed in the depression of the light source. A light source is mounted to the cover lens and disposed between the cover lens and the light base. The light source is electrically connected to the battery.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 25, 1999
    Date of Patent: February 22, 2000
    Inventors: Mark A. Lakey, Denise R. Lakey
  • Patent number: 6022122
    Abstract: A decorative lamp for displaying a back lit image thereon including a case having a hole therethrough with spaced apart and generally transparent front and back panes provided in the hole. A decorative design is provided on the front pane. A light source is extended from the case into the hole between the front and back panes. A power source is provided in the case and electrically connected to the light source. A suspension tab is coupled to the case. An elongate flexible member is coupled to the suspension tab for suspending the case from a structure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 27, 1998
    Date of Patent: February 8, 2000
    Inventor: Castro L. Limardo
  • Patent number: 6015217
    Abstract: A flashlight in a housing of given size dimension to fit within and under a shoulder epaulet on an article of clothing worn as part of a uniform by a person engaged in law enforcement or emergency medical service activity, for example, with a fastener at a top surface of the housing in the nature of a clip or otherwise, so as to secure to the shoulder epaulet in providing hands-free operation, and preferably generating its light beam through a rotatable front end of the flashlight which both adjusts the angle of the beam, and which acts as the on-off switch for the flashlight. In a second embodiment of the invention, a flashing light beam could also be provided to illuminate through a back end of the flashlight, in giving a stroboscopic type of warning light to oncoming vehicular traffic to reduce speed in nearing the scene being approached.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 2, 1999
    Date of Patent: January 18, 2000
    Inventors: David W. Colangelo, Robert D. Burns
  • Patent number: 6007216
    Abstract: An emergency flasher is provided including a housing having an inboard extent and an outboard extent rotatably coupled to the inboard extent. A flasher bulb is mounted on the outboard extent for intermittently illuminating upon the actuation thereof. Next included is a coupling assembly mounted on the housing for coupling the same to a recipient surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 26, 1998
    Date of Patent: December 28, 1999
    Inventor: John Donnelly
  • Patent number: 6004004
    Abstract: A portable dual flashlight assembly includes a flexible and deformable elongated body member for wrapping and retaining the assembly around an object, a battery compartment mounted to each end of the body member and providing a source of electrical power at each end thereof, a light bulb enclosure mounted to each battery compartment, a light bulb mounted in each light bulb enclosure and generating a beam of light at one end of each battery compartment and a mechanism associated with each light bulb enclosure for switching each light bulb on and off. The deformable body member includes an elongated deformable member and a flexible tubular covering enclosing the deformable member. The flexible covering extends around and along the deformable member and has a longitudinal central channel receiving the wire therethrough.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 26, 1996
    Date of Patent: December 21, 1999
    Assignee: Lumatec Industries, Inc.
    Inventors: Peter Altman, Velissa Van Scoyoc
  • Patent number: 5997165
    Abstract: A portable reading light device adapted to be worn about the head of a user or the like. The device utilizes a projection housing adapted to be used as the light source having the terminal end of a fiberoptic mounted therein, the other end extending to a remote lamp unit having a reflector and a light bulb mounted therein.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 24, 1997
    Date of Patent: December 7, 1999
    Inventor: Robert A. Lehrer
  • Patent number: 5988828
    Abstract: A portable work light includes a main body having a light body and a power pack, and a hook implement that is detachably connected to the main body. The light body includes a head portion that retains a lighting element. The head portion is pivotally adjustable about an axis on a reference plane that is generally parallel to a bottom surface of the main body, and is pivotally adjustable to an angular position that is below the reference plane. A mount integrally formed with the main body is engageable with the hook implement to suspend the main body from the support. The mount has a slot that receives a boss portion of the hook implement and secures the boss portion in a detachably engaged position within the mount. The mount also has a maintaining means for maintaining connection of the hook implement to the mount when the work light is not being suspended. A second mount integrally formed with the main body may also be provided with the work light.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 18, 1997
    Date of Patent: November 23, 1999
    Assignee: Milwaukee Electric Tool Corporation
    Inventors: Michael D. Prince, Mark A. Carlson, Michael Schmidt
  • Patent number: 5984495
    Abstract: A dome light assembly is provided including a first pair of contacts mounted on an interior surface of a vehicle and connected to a power source. Also included is a flashlight with a second pair of contacts releasably connectable to the first pair of contacts. A rechargeable battery is connected to the second pair of contacts. A switch is connected between the battery and a lamp situated within the flashlight.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 26, 1998
    Date of Patent: November 16, 1999
    Inventors: Steve Roberts, David K. House, II
  • Patent number: 5984487
    Abstract: A bicycle visibility enhancement device 10 is provided which is powered by electricity from an on board battery 39 and is securely attached to one or more of the wheels 2 of a bicycle. The bicycle visibility enhancement device 10 includes a left housing 20 and right housing 50 which are both semi-circular and can be secured together through bolts 70, 71 sandwiching the axle 7 of the bicycle wheel 2 there between, adjacent troughs 26, 56. Battery bores 36, 37, 66, 67 are provided within the housings 20, 50 to support the batteries 39 which provide electricity to the bicycle visibility enhancement device 10. At least two light assemblies 40 are provided, one extending from each housing 20, 50 and oriented to direct light away from the housings 20, 50. Wiring 33, 63 couples the batteries 39 to the light assemblies 40. Each light assembly 40 has a light refraction tube 90 extending therefrom from the housing 20, 50 out to the rim 4 of the bicycle wheel 2.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 14, 1997
    Date of Patent: November 16, 1999
    Inventor: Dwight A. McGhee
  • Patent number: 5967641
    Abstract: A tool box includes a cover mounted to a base which receives a receiving member, an extension rod, a collapsible member and a light means therein which is actuated by a switch member disposed to the box. The receiving member receives a plurality of bits and is pivotally disposed to the base member, a spring member is disposed between the base member and an underside of the receiving member to pop up the receiving member when the cover is opened. The extension rod can be inserted into a polygonal passage defined in an end of the box so as to connect with a bit. The collapsible member has a magnetic member disposed to a distal end thereof so as to magnetically adhere bits.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 26, 1998
    Date of Patent: October 19, 1999
    Inventors: Chin-Fu Sung, Yan-Shing Lee
  • Patent number: 5934790
    Abstract: A purse light system that is detachably mountable within a purse and that includes a lamp control circuit including an illumination lamp that is activated for a predetermined period of time by closing a momentary contact switch and which is not reactivateable until the momentary contact switch is released and the predetermined period of time has elapsed to prevent accidental draining of the light system battery power supply.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 9, 1998
    Date of Patent: August 10, 1999
    Inventors: Libby Quintana, Sherry L. Landry
  • Patent number: 5934784
    Abstract: An intermittently illuminated article of apparel which includes a light source and a flasher connected to the light source. The flasher may include a pulse generator, which, in turn, may further include a digital oscillator for generating sequential pulses of voltage, which are supplied to the light source. The article further includes a battery holder connected to the flasher for holding a battery, and a ball mountable on the hair of a wearer by an elastic member connected thereto. This ball may be made in two separable and reassemblable sections, to provide ready access to the interior thereof as needed. These sections may be configured so that they can be snapped together and pulled apart readily by the user.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 29, 1998
    Date of Patent: August 10, 1999
    Inventor: Larry Dion
  • Patent number: 5931560
    Abstract: A portable illumination device includes a plurality of flexible, memory-retaining members for supporting and suspending itself. In one form, the portable illumination device of the present invention is a novelty flashlight in which the plurality of flexible, memory-retaining members are four in number and configured to simulate arms and legs. The novelty flashlight has a generally cylindrical main body portion. A bulb is mounted in the main body portion for producing a source of light. In one mode of use, the illumination device can be suspended from a bar, hook or other structure, by wrapping one or more of the flexible, memory-retaining members about the structure. In another mode of use, the flexible, memory-retaining members can be used to support the illumination device upon a support surface. The flexibility of the flexible, memory-retaining members permit the direction of the source of light to be easily and quickly adjusted.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 3, 1997
    Date of Patent: August 3, 1999
    Inventor: Edward J. Hoffman
  • Patent number: 5927842
    Abstract: A flashing and sound generating tie includes a tie and a flashing and sounding unit. The tie has a front surface which has at least a mounting hole provided thereon. The flashing and sounding unit includes a printed circuit board, at least a LED connected electrically to the printed circuit board and fitly penetrated through the mounting hole of the tie to outside, a sound element connected electrically thereto, a battery electrically connected with the printed circuit board for supplying electrical power for the LED and the sound element, and a power switch button electrically connected with and mount on the printed circuit board. The flashing and sound generating tie further includes an affixing means for detachably affixing the flashing and sounding unit on a front surface of the supporting lining and a holding means for firmly holding the LED in position at the mounting hole.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 30, 1998
    Date of Patent: July 27, 1999
    Inventor: Leland Preisler
  • Patent number: 5927847
    Abstract: The invention herein is a boat lantern holder which will hold a propane type lantern or a pump up flammable liquid type lantern by inserting the device into a boat seat socket which is commonly found on the decks of both small and large boats and especially bass boats where it has the advantage of being mounted on the centerline of the boat making it especially useful by providing a mounting above the boat deck where the light of the lantern held radiates to all points of the area surrounding the boat providing excellent visibility for the user of the device and to other boaters in the nearby vicinity preventing collision on the water at night.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 30, 1996
    Date of Patent: July 27, 1999
    Inventors: Dwayne A. Cales, Wesley Leland Gwinn
  • Patent number: 5921657
    Abstract: A flashlight carrier sleeve device for carrying a flashlight which has a main body and an illumination end. The sleeve device has an open, tubular, flexible sleeve member which is expandable for receiving at least a portion of the main body of a flashlight, and for being releasably retained on the flashlight. The flexible sleeve member has a first open end and an opposed second open end. The carrier device also has a strap member having a first end and a second end with the first end of the strap member secured adjacent to the first open end of the flexible sleeve member and the second end of the strap member secured adjacent to the second open end of the flexible sleeve member. At least a portion of a hand of a person is receivable between the strap member and the flexible sleeve member releasably securing the sleeve device to the hand.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 4, 1997
    Date of Patent: July 13, 1999
    Inventor: Richard N. Case
  • Patent number: 5921669
    Abstract: The rotatable and mountable light assembly of the present invention includes a base member, the base member pivotally connected to a clamping member, the clamping member comprising a means to removably secure the base member to a bar; a lamp holding member releasably secured to the base member, the lamp holding member comprising a lamp receiving space, the lamp receiving space being of sufficient space to receive at least one individual lamp. The lamp holding member is capable of altering its orientation with regard to the base member such that the orientation of the lamp holding member vis-a-vis the clamping member may be altered; the single lamp residing in a portion of the receiving space, the lamp comprising a lens and a means to illuminate; and a means to provide power to the lamp.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 25, 1997
    Date of Patent: July 13, 1999
    Assignee: Schwinn Cycling & Fitness Inc.
    Inventors: Harry B. Taylor, Paul Klinger
  • Patent number: 5918965
    Abstract: A flashlight holder is disclosed herein that comprises a sleeve capable of slideably receiving a belt therethrough, with the sleeve having affixed thereto a means for engaging a flashlight and retaining the flashlight substantially parallel to the belt line. Thus, the present flashlight holder is belt-mounted to provide the user with ready access to the flashlight but positions the flashlight horizontally along the belt line, instead of vertically hanging from the belt line, so that the flashlight does not interfere with one's ability to walk or sit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 18, 1997
    Date of Patent: July 6, 1999
    Inventor: Marcelo E. Ferrada
  • Patent number: 5919098
    Abstract: Illumination apparatus for attachment to a golf club and containing a light source which directs a light beam toward the eyes of the golfer. The apparatus includes a housing selectively attachable to the shaft of a golf club and having at least one light source. The light source may be mounted in a turret optionally retractable within a recess of the housing. The light source, which may be two in number, are settable in selected angular positions for proper adjustment of the light beam.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 12, 1998
    Date of Patent: July 6, 1999
    Inventor: Keith William Salmon
  • Patent number: 5915825
    Abstract: A holder has a first aperture and a second aperture adapted to receive a light source and a wand of a mirror assembly, respectively. The holder positions the light source and the mirror assembly so that light from the light source is received by a mirror of the mirror assembly. Suitable manipulation of the holder enables the mirror assembly to be positioned so that a user can indirectly visualize an object in the presence of light from the light source reflected off the mirror.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 8, 1998
    Date of Patent: June 29, 1999
    Inventor: Kenneth Weister
  • Patent number: 5911494
    Abstract: The present invention comprises a common baseball-type hat or headband, to which is attached a wide angled halide light apparatus or an apparatus containing several halide lights positioned in a wide configuration. The object of this invention is to provide an efficient lighting apparatus which embodies the principles of an adjustable cap or headband worn on the head, to which a battery-powered halide lighting apparatus is attached by the hook and loop concept. The wide halide light(s) requires a small amount of electrical current and illuminates a larger area with a brighter illumination than the customary headlight. Furthermore, the halide lights emit less radiation (in the form of heat) than halogen lights.The design of the apparatus permits diverse tasks to be easily performed, and increases the safety of all movements in the dark. It is particularly advantageous to pilots of aircraft and engineers to illuminate instrument panels in emergency situations when darkness prevails.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 24, 1997
    Date of Patent: June 15, 1999
    Inventor: Banning G. Lary
  • Patent number: 5911497
    Abstract: A flashlight includes a housing having an outer wall, a closed end and an open end. The outer wall is in the form of three semi-cylindrical portions forming within the housing three parallel pockets each of which is adapted to receive a stack of at least two batteries. A cap is threaded on the open end of the housing. The cap has therein a light bulb, a conical reflector and a lens across its end through which light from the light bulb can flow. Contact strips in the cap and contact springs in the bottom of the housing are adapted to connect the batteries and the light bulb in series. A switch is in the handle and is adapted to turn the light bulb off and on. A handle is removably mounted on the outer surface of the housing and extends radially from the housing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 22, 1997
    Date of Patent: June 15, 1999
    Inventor: Scott A. Mele
  • Patent number: 5908232
    Abstract: A new illuminatable bag for enabling a user to locate items disposed within the bag. The inventive device includes a bag portion having a hollow interior. The bag portion has a battery chamber formed therein. A pair of lights are secured within the hollow interior of bag portion. The pair of lights have wiring extending downwardly therefrom to couple with connectors of the battery chamber. Batteries are removably positioned within the battery chamber. The batteries communicate with the connectors of the battery chamber for powering the pair of lights.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 15, 1998
    Date of Patent: June 1, 1999
    Inventors: Mike O. Burns, Kenny Barton
  • Patent number: 5904280
    Abstract: A wrist-mountable device comprising a body having a top surface and a strap for holding the body onto the wrist of a user. A magnet is provided underneath the top surface for holding, by way of magnetic attraction, objects such as screws or nails onto the top surface. A light source is connected to the body by means of an adjustably bendable elongate connector.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 26, 1997
    Date of Patent: May 18, 1999
    Assignee: B.K. Rekhatex (H.K.) Ltd.
    Inventor: Hsiang Ho Chan
  • Patent number: 5897199
    Abstract: A device for positioning a trouble light to cast light on a desired work area utilizing an adjustable rotational friction mechanism, and a support plate having a flat surface on its periphery and a hook rigidly attached to the support plate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 22, 1997
    Date of Patent: April 27, 1999
    Inventor: Kenneth Edward Norris
  • Patent number: 5893630
    Abstract: A flashlight holding and positioning device is provided which includes a base member for independently supporting the device, an arm which pivots with respect to the base and includes means for securing the flashlight to the arm and a means for maintaining the relative position of the arm with respect to the base. The arm is pivotable with respect to the base for purposes of positioning the beam of the flashlight on a specific work area without the need for the user to hold the flashlight.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 14, 1997
    Date of Patent: April 13, 1999
    Inventor: Eddie Frank Mosquera
  • Patent number: 5884992
    Abstract: A modular individual lighting arrangement for sports activities, such as mountain biking, is described. Such modular unit includes a light bulb housing having an exterior configuration to interact with a second housing by attaching such housings together. An intermediary receiver is included having a pair of spring fingers which are spaced apart an appropriate distance to interact both with a complementary set of apertures on a single housing and with corresponding apertures in two housings.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 19, 1996
    Date of Patent: March 23, 1999
    Assignee: James F. Taylor
    Inventors: James F. Taylor, Nicholas F. Talesfore
  • Patent number: 5873649
    Abstract: A combination flashlight and flashlight support is provided, wherein the generally tubular support releasably attaches to the flashlight body. The support is constructed and arranged to attach at at least one end of the flashlight. The support projects the flashlight at an oblique angle to a longitudinal axis of the flashlight body, and maintains the flashlight in an elevated position. When not in use, the support is securable to the body in a coaxial position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 1, 1997
    Date of Patent: February 23, 1999
    Inventor: Alwin Krauer
  • Patent number: 5860728
    Abstract: A holder clamp assembly having a compressible, substantially spherical gripping member with a centrally located cavity, a compressing mechanism, a mounting bracket, and optionally a swivel joint. The cavity of the gripping member is a channel for receiving the barrel of a flashlight or other substantially cylindrical and elongated section of a device. The gripping member while holding the device may pivot inside the compressing mechanism. The compressing mechanism constricts the gripping member around the device holding the device in place. The optional swivel joint connects the compressing mechanisms to the mounting bracket. When the optional swivel joint is used, the mounting bracket once tightened on a substrate holds the swivel joint in place. One member of the mounting bracket when inverted relative to the other members, enables clamping onto smaller substrates.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 23, 1996
    Date of Patent: January 19, 1999
    Assignee: Mag Instrument, Inc.
    Inventor: Anthony Maglica
  • Patent number: 5855429
    Abstract: A safety light is provided including a housing having a front face, a rear face, and a periphery formed therebetween defining an interior space. The rear face having a recess formed therein. A pin and clasp assembly is coupled within the recess of the housing and adapted to releasably attach the housing to a first recipient surface. A pile type fastener is adhered to the rear face of the housing and surrounds the rectangular recess. The pile type fastener is adapted to releasably attach the housing to a second recipient surface. Also included is a light emitting diode connected to the housing and adapted to illuminate upon the receipt of power. Finally, a switch is connected between the light emitting diode and a battery for allowing the transmission of power to the light emitting diode upon the closing thereof.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 18, 1997
    Date of Patent: January 5, 1999
    Inventors: David H. Webb, Jr., Robert E. Webb
  • Patent number: 5853242
    Abstract: A torch light comprises an elongate case and fixing means to enable it to be used as a head-mounted lamp. The fixing means comprise a fixing plate designed to cooperate by clipping with locking means provided in a blind orifice of the case and arranged to constitute positive locking of the fixing plate in the active position, switching of said locking means from the active position to the inactive position requiring a manual unlocking operation to uncouple the case from the fixing plate. A head-mounted lamp can thus be quickly transformed into a torch light.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 28, 1997
    Date of Patent: December 29, 1998
    Assignee: Zedel
    Inventors: Boris Bouffay, Paul Petzl
  • Patent number: 5853241
    Abstract: A convertible flashlight (10) is provided having a head portion (12, 14) containing a lamp (36). A pair of divergent rear surfaces (15a, 15b) are formed on the head portion (12, 14), and a pair of rearwardly-extending arms (16a, 16b) having complementary forward surfaces are joined to the rear surfaces of the head portion by axial-pivotal connections (45a, 45b). In a first configuration, the arms extend rearwardly in parallel to provide a handle for configuring the flashlight in a hand-held configuration. When the arms (16a, 16b) are rotated about the axial-pivotal connections to the head portion (12, 14), the distal ends of the arms are moved apart so that the convertible flashlight assumes a second configuration, wherein the arms diverge outwardly from the respective rear surfaces of the head portion (12, 14) to provide a mounting surface to facilitate mounting the convertible flashlight to the head of a user.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 8, 1996
    Date of Patent: December 29, 1998
    Assignee: Streamlight, Inc.
    Inventors: Raymond Sharrah, Charles Craft, John DiNenna, Ludwin Mora
  • Patent number: 5833534
    Abstract: A flash light and electric fan in combination removably mounted onto the front tube of a bicycle by way of C-shaped light seat and fan seat to serve as a head light or be selectively attached to a removable gripping handle of a power supply device so as to be carried around as a flash light or a personal fan. The flash light and electric fan can be controlled separately by way of switches. The power supply device can be housed in a waist bag and the flash light or electric fan in connection to the power supply device can be carried around with ease for personal use.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 15, 1997
    Date of Patent: November 10, 1998
    Assignee: Dih-Bah Co., Ltd.
    Inventor: Tzay-Shyong Lai
  • Patent number: 5823657
    Abstract: A lamp clamp uses a portion of the lamp as a moveable clamping jaw. This portion is screw-threaded into a threaded aperture of one of the arms of a C-shaped member. The other arm of the C-shaped member includes an object-engaging portion which further includes two pressure pads separated by a dished portion. The C-shaped member includes a coextensive flange around the inner periphery of the "C". The flange assists in stabilizing the clamp against the object, such as, the side edge of a worktable. The end of the moveable portion is attached to a swivel head which is pivotably engageable with the object in several orientations. The arrangement is especially useful when it is desired to mount a flashlight having a flexible stem (such as the Black & Decker.RTM. SnakeLight.TM. flashlight). The moveable clamping jaw defines a cylindrical tube into which is slideably mounted the graspable portion of the flashlight.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 9, 1996
    Date of Patent: October 20, 1998
    Inventors: Scott D. Price, Alfred H. Judge, Thomas J. Wheeler, Robert H. Gifford
  • Patent number: 5823658
    Abstract: An anchorable flashlight support that includes a pivoting flashlight securing ring; an anchor bracket assembly having a support arm brace member, a clamping brace member and a ledge receiving bend assembly having a pair of parallel members connected by a right angle attachment member that form a ledge receiving slot; a flexible metal support arm connected between the flashlight securing ring and the support arm brace member of the anchor bracket assembly; and a screw down clamp assembly having a threaded rod threaded through the clamping brace member of the anchor bracket assembly and a clamping contact that is swivel mounted to an end of the threaded rod and that is positioned outside of the ledge receiving slot formed by the ledge receiving bend assembly of the anchor bracket assembly; a lower end of the support arm brace member being integrally formed with an insertion end of one of the parallel members of the ledge receiving bend assembly; an upper end of the support arm brace member being integrally form
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 15, 1997
    Date of Patent: October 20, 1998
    Inventor: Patrick P. Doddy
  • Patent number: 5820249
    Abstract: A fish tape locator has a first threaded end for fixing to the end of a fish tape and an opposite second end which emits light to help locate the end of the fish tape when it is being fished through a blind space. The first end is provided with a cross-bore for connecting the locator to a string, chain, hook or other line.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 2, 1996
    Date of Patent: October 13, 1998
    Assignee: Applied Power Inc.
    Inventors: Dean R. Walsten, Joseph M. Kampschroer
  • Patent number: 5816684
    Abstract: A positionably supportable flashlight includes a flashlight body pivotably attached to a support leg having a first end and a second end which is free, and further including a cross-brace pivotably attached to the support leg so that the cross-brace is movable between a storage position wherein the cross-brace overlies a portion of the support leg to a support position wherein the cross-brace and support leg form an angle therebetween having its vertex at the attachment point. Alternate embodiments include providing an attachment member disposed between the flashlight body and support leg, the flashlight body being removably attached to the attachment member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 8, 1996
    Date of Patent: October 6, 1998
    Inventor: Sun Yu
  • Patent number: 5816696
    Abstract: A display hook includes a light at its free end to call attention to the merchandise attached to the hook. The hook includes a base for attachment to a perforated board, a shaft attached to the base, a light located near the free end of the shaft and an energy source for providing power to the light. A pair of studs in the base are selectively engageable in the apertures of the board. Batteries, or an electrical power source, located near the base or at the end of the hook or remote from the hook provide power to the light.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 27, 1996
    Date of Patent: October 6, 1998
    Inventor: Edward J. Beisler
  • Patent number: 5800042
    Abstract: A new Adjustable Headlamp System for providing high quality lighting for the user allowing the user to utilize both hands, where the present invention has no electrical connections considering of a solder base. The inventive device includes an adjustable head band which engages the exterior portion of the user's head, a headlamp assembly mounted to the frontal portion of the adjustable head band, a high intensity headlamp pivotally mounted to headlamp assembly, an electrical connector means mounted to the headlamp assembly where the electrical connector means is electrically connected to the high intensity headlamp and has no soldered connections, and a battery holder electrically connected to the electronic connector means without any soldered connections.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 30, 1996
    Date of Patent: September 1, 1998
    Inventor: Stephen E. Blank
  • Patent number: 5797672
    Abstract: The invention is a battery-powered light unit designed to be used as an emergency light or as a temporary replacement for one of a vehicle's tail or marker lights. The unit includes an array of light emitting diodes connected together on a circuit board. The board is attached to the unit using a quick-release connection. The rear surface of the unit includes two outwardly-extending magnets. The magnets are spaced apart by a predetermined distance so that the light unit can be placed on top of an existing light of a vehicle with the magnets contacting the metal body of the vehicle on either side of the light. This allows an operator of the vehicle to place the light unit over a non-functioning tail light or marker light without altering the appearance of the vehicle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 13, 1996
    Date of Patent: August 25, 1998
    Inventor: Frank C. Dobert
  • Patent number: 5797670
    Abstract: A portable power tool light for mounting to a portable power tool and method of using the portable power tool light are provided and preferably include a belt shaped to detachably mount to and surround a distal portion of a portable power tool. A portable power tool preferably has a power tool main body and a handle connected to and extending outwardly from the main body. The belt includes a fastener for securely fastening the belt to the outer surface of a distal portion of a portable power tool. Flexible lighting means preferably is connected to the belt and extends outwardly therefrom toward a distal portion of a power tool for flexibly positioning a light source to direct radiation from the light source toward an object for using the power tool thereon to thereby illuminate the object for increasing visibility of the object to the user of the power tool.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 23, 1996
    Date of Patent: August 25, 1998
    Assignee: American Industrial Design Co., Inc.
    Inventors: Phillip Jack Snoke, Michael John Mark, Javier Verdura, Kevin A. Nagatani
  • Patent number: 5795053
    Abstract: A new Illuminated Fire Hose Rescue Nozzle for offering a portable, optional light for a fire hose nozzle that illuminates a target or a pathway. The inventive device includes a light, a mounting means, and a power means. In use, the device is attached to a nozzle 4 of a fire hose 2 and when the on-off switch 14 is used to energize light 12, a pathway is illuminated in the direction the fire hose 2 is pointed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 9, 1996
    Date of Patent: August 18, 1998
    Inventor: Adam Benson Pierce
  • Patent number: 5765936
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a portable neon lighting system (10) connectable to a vehicle. The portable neon lighting system (10) comprises a first plastic encased neon light (12A) which comprises a first plastic encased neon light electrical connection (12AA), at least one first plastic encased neon light first strap (12ABA), and at least one first plastic encased neon light second strap (12ABB). The portable neon lighting system (10) further comprises a rechargeable battery/transformer (14) electrically connected to the first plastic encased neon light electrical connection (12AA). The rechargeable battery/transformer (14) comprises a rechargeable battery/transformer ON/OFF switch (14A) electrically connected between the battery and the transformer, the rechargeable battery/transformer (14) is connectable to a frame member by a rechargeable battery/transformer first strap (14BA) and a rechargeable battery/transformer second strap (14BB).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 3, 1996
    Date of Patent: June 16, 1998
    Inventors: Judy T. Walton, Clark Todd Driver
  • Patent number: 5763872
    Abstract: A night light device provides a low level illumination using electro-phosphorescent lighting which is automatically turned on when motion near the device is detected by the device and if the ambient lighting level is low. When the ambient light level is above a specified level so that it is possible to see without artificial light, the device is inactive. A high intensity lighting feature allows the device to be used as a flashlight in emergencies since the device is fastened to a wall in such a way that it is easily and quickly removed. The front face of the device provides a downwardly directed surface for projecting light toward the floor, and sideways directed surfaces for projecting light to each side. Spherical Fresnel lenses enable the device to detect motion over a 180 degree azimuth. The device may have phosphorescent doping within its case structure so as to provide a dim light even when not energized.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 20, 1997
    Date of Patent: June 9, 1998
    Inventor: Ronald James Ness
  • Patent number: 5758946
    Abstract: A shoe heel is provided with a light-emitting device and composed of a main body, and a transparent heel portion forming the shoe heel along with the main body. The main body has a waist portion, a top portion, a junction located between the waist portion and the top portion, and a receiving slot located in the waist portion for accommodating the light-emitting device. The light-emitting device comprises a battery, a vibration switch, and at least one light-emitting body.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 4, 1997
    Date of Patent: June 2, 1998
    Inventor: Steve Chen
  • Patent number: 5746500
    Abstract: An illuminated lace arrangement for footwear includes a conductive strip having affixed thereto a plurality of LEDs and electrical connections therefor, and textile netting material surrounding the strip. Electrical control components are housed in a power pack situated separately from the strip and netting material which forms the lace, or which includes a passage for permitting passage of the lace.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 28, 1996
    Date of Patent: May 5, 1998
    Inventor: Tseng-Lu Chien
  • Patent number: 5743620
    Abstract: An illuminated drinking receptacle 10 designed to be suspended from the belt 50 of a user by a belt clip unit 13. The drinking receptacle 10 includes a generally translucent receptacle member 20 having an illumination source 31 operatively associated with its bottom portion, and an opaque upper portion 24 which blocks the transmission of light from the illumination source 31.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 24, 1997
    Date of Patent: April 28, 1998
    Inventors: Michael Rojas, Marilyn Arnodo
  • Patent number: 5745170
    Abstract: An apparatus and associated method of coupling a night vision device to a CCD camera, thereby providing the CCD camera with low light capabilities. The apparatus includes a tubular adaptor element having a first end region and an opposite second end region. The first end region of the adaptor element is threaded and threads onto the objective lens assembly of the CCD camera, thereby joining the adaptor element to the CCD camera. The second end region of the adaptor element is not threaded, but rather is sized so that a segment of the ocular lens assembly of the night vision device can pass into the second end region. A bracket assembly extends from the adaptor element. The bracket attaches to the tripod mount on the night vision device, thereby providing support to the night vision device. As such, the bracket assembly retains the night vision device in a set orientation where the ocular lens assembly extends into the adaptor element and is optically aligned with the objective lens assembly of the CCD camera.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 1, 1995
    Date of Patent: April 28, 1998
    Assignee: ITT Corporation
    Inventor: Gary L. Palmer