Battery Supported Separable Lamp Assembly Patents (Class 362/194)
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Patent number: 12092292Abstract: Modular and portable solar-powered lighting devices are described. The device may include a handle assembly including a rechargeable battery and a solar panel electrically connected to the rechargeable battery, a mounting assembly selectively attachable to the handle assembly, and a lighting assembly selectively attachable to the handle assembly, the lighting assembly including one or more light sources. The device may have a first configuration wherein the handle assembly is coupled to each of the lighting assembly and the mounting assembly; and a second configuration wherein the lighting assembly is attached to the mounting assembly and not coupled to the handle assembly. These configurations can resemble a flashlight and a headlamp, respectively.Type: GrantFiled: October 18, 2022Date of Patent: September 17, 2024Assignee: MPOWERD Inc.Inventors: Seungah Jeong, John Salzinger, Scott Klimcke, Juan S. Jacobo
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Patent number: 11355810Abstract: A cell holder structure for holding a plurality of battery cells includes a holder base part and a holder cover part forming an array of cell-receiving spaces and cell intermediate spaces lying inbetween. The holder base part has one or more base side cell supporting pillars extending axially from a base plane of the holder base part into cell intermediate spaces and has a circumferential side securing wall region abutting in an axially and radially position securing manner against a circumferential surface of battery cells to be accommodated in the cell receiving spaces, and/or the holder cover part has one or more cover side cell-supporting pillars which extend axially from a cover plane of the holder cover part into the cell intermediate spaces and have a circumferential side securing wall region abutting in an axially and radially position securing manner against a circumferential surface of the rechargeable battery cells.Type: GrantFiled: December 20, 2019Date of Patent: June 7, 2022Assignee: Andreas Stihl AG & Co. KGInventors: Alexander Haertel, Joachim Kolb
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Patent number: 11215344Abstract: A portable neck light for wearing on a user's neck is disclosed having a neck member adapted to fit around a user's neck, body members on each side of the neck member having a light source, a movable member between each end of the neck member and each body member allowing for the adjustment of each light source independently of the other, a power source and an on/off switch.Type: GrantFiled: September 11, 2020Date of Patent: January 4, 2022Assignee: Walter R. Tucker Enterprises, Ltd.Inventor: Robert Cacciabeve
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Patent number: 11019899Abstract: According to an exemplary embodiment, an electronic luggage device may be disclosed. The electronic luggage device may be fully TSA compliant. The device may be capable of communicating both wirelessly and by wired connection(s) to other devices. The electronic luggage device may also charge other devices by battery and in turn be charged by other electric power facilities. The electronic luggage device may have GPS capabilities, an intelligent “sleep-mode,” multiple various charging and communicatory ports, a recessed telescoping handle fixture, a hidden battery compartment, and a high capacity removable battery. The removable battery may be retained by any locking means understood by a person having ordinary skill in the art. The removable battery may be automatically or manually ejected. This may be accomplished by a spring-loaded force, a slot and rail system, or equivalents as would be understood by a person having ordinary skill in the art.Type: GrantFiled: October 17, 2018Date of Patent: June 1, 2021Assignee: ARLO SKYE, Inc.Inventors: Mayur Bhatnagar, Mauricio Issa Llano
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Patent number: 10622598Abstract: A battery compartment can include a primary battery slot, at least one optional intermediate battery slot, a terminal battery slot, and a bypass switch. More specifically, the primary battery slot can retain a first battery and can have primary positive and negative leads oriented to contact corresponding positive and negative terminals of the first battery. The optional intermediate battery slot can retain a second battery and can have intermediate positive and negative leads oriented to contact positive and negative terminals of the second battery. The terminal battery slot can retain a third battery and can have terminal positive and negative leads oriented to contact positive and negative terminals of the third battery. The battery slots can be connected in series with the intermediate battery slot oriented between the primary and terminal slots. At least one bypass switch can be coupled to one or both of the leads of at least one of the battery slots.Type: GrantFiled: October 2, 2015Date of Patent: April 14, 2020Assignee: Simple Products CorporationInventor: Brian Christensen
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Patent number: 10330286Abstract: A handheld lighting device with a viewing mechanism to inspect a subject through an opening consists of a head portion, a lighting source, a handle, a power source, and a peep hole. To mimic a flashlight, the head portion is terminally connected to the handle. The lighting source is positioned within the head portion. The power source is positioned within the handle and is electrically connected to the lighting source. The peep hole traverses through the handle and the head portion. The lighting source and the power source are configured to be positioned around the peep hole. Thus, the user can utilize the peep hole to observe a viewing area illuminated by the lighting source. To maximize the range of the lighting source, a reflector is positioned within the head portion.Type: GrantFiled: January 8, 2018Date of Patent: June 25, 2019Inventor: Kevin Simms
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Patent number: 10246199Abstract: A Light Emitting Diode (LED) light for an aircraft includes a hollow cylindrical body, a plurality of LEDs mounted in the hollow body, and at least one reflector to receive light beams emitted by the LEDs and configured to direct the light beams in a lighting direction of the LED light. The LEDs are mounted on a cylindrical support and disposed radially in the cylindrical body, and the cylindrical support has a polygonal contour.Type: GrantFiled: May 27, 2016Date of Patent: April 2, 2019Assignee: Zodiac Aero ElectricInventors: Philippe Millet, Claude Doule
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Patent number: 9755438Abstract: Various embodiments of charging stations are described that are configured to charge a plurality of electric lights or other devices. The charging stations can be multi-level to allow for charging of many candles while limiting the space required by the stations. The charging stations can be modular to allow them to be dynamically adapted to the varying needs of a user.Type: GrantFiled: August 9, 2013Date of Patent: September 5, 2017Assignee: Luminara Worldwide LLCInventor: Jeff Thompson
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Patent number: 9534748Abstract: The present invention discloses a working light, comprising a base, an illumination member and a switch control, a battery is arranged inside said base to supply power to said illumination member, said base is connected to said illumination member by a connection portion, said base and said illumination member are respectively connected to said connection portion by the same connection structures. By this arrangement, said base cannot be connected to said illumination member directly, users would not make mounting errors in use. In a preferred embodiment of the present invention, said connection portion is a serpentine hose or a joint-sleeve, wherein the serpentine hose includes a corrugated pipe and an internal star-shaped pipe, a wire and an iron wire which are arranged inside the corrugated pipe, this serpentine hose couples stiffness with toughness, after adjusting the curved shape, it is not easily deformed.Type: GrantFiled: March 14, 2014Date of Patent: January 3, 2017Assignees: HANGZHOU GREAT STAR TOOLS CO., LTD., HANGZHOU GREAT STAR INDUSTRIAL CO., LTD.Inventor: Wentian Yu
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Patent number: 9369680Abstract: The present invention is a roadside safety system and method to communicate to a roadside personnel a potential danger created by an oncoming vehicle. The system includes a projection system that selectively projects a pattern of light in a direction along the roadside, a sensor system that includes a camera to detect the oncoming vehicle, an alert system connected directly or indirectly to the sensor system that selectively causes an alert to notify the roadside personnel when there is the potential danger; and a control system that selectively enables the projection system to project the pattern of light and causes the alert system to issue the alert. The projection system establishes a virtual flare on the road to warn oncoming vehicles of a emergency situation and a processor can process information received by the sensors and can then determine potential threats created by oncoming vehicles.Type: GrantFiled: May 28, 2014Date of Patent: June 14, 2016Inventors: Seth Teller, Berthold K. P. Horn
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Patent number: 9182089Abstract: A work light having a work light body including handle section and light head section, an elongate housing, a battery compartment and a component chamber longitudinally aligned within the housing, a battery, an LED circuit board assembly extending longitudinally within the housing and having a substrate layer, an external component layer on a first side of the substrate layer, and a driving component layer on an opposing second side of the substrate layer. Overlapping portion of the LED circuit board assembly in close proximity to the battery. Also, at least one LED on the external component layer, the external component layer facing transaxially outwardly from the housing such that light emitting from the LED emits from the light head section. At least one driving component on the driving component layer, all driving components placed on an extending portion of the LED circuit board assembly over the component chamber.Type: GrantFiled: June 24, 2014Date of Patent: November 10, 2015Assignee: BRASSCORP LIMITEDInventors: Robert Tod Whitfield, Donald L. Klipstein, Jack Brass
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Patent number: 8957593Abstract: This disclosure is directed to devices and methods for generating light with electrode-less plasma lamps. More particularly, the present invention provides plasma lamps driven by a radio-frequency source without the use of electrodes inside the bulb, and a pulse-width modulation device that provides RF power regulation, and related methods. The bulb comprises gaseous material with metal halides and/or light emitters that, when powered, substantially stays in an arc shape state. The switching pulse-width modulation device is operable at specific modulation frequencies, duty cycles, and durations to stabilize or control the arc state/mode, which enables consistent and high efficiencies.Type: GrantFiled: August 31, 2012Date of Patent: February 17, 2015Assignee: TOPANGA USA, Inc.Inventors: Timothy Brockett, David Schmelzer, Aric Dorschner, Jacob Portukalian, Mehran Matloubian
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Patent number: 8919988Abstract: A flashlight includes a battery compartment configured to alternatively receive a rechargeable battery or a non-rechargeable battery, a battery-type indicator located within the battery compartment, the indicator movable between a forward position and a rear position, wherein the indicator is biased to the rear position, and a switch that is closed by the indicator in the forward position, wherein the closed switch allows a battery inserted in the battery compartment to be recharged. With a rechargeable battery inserted in the battery compartment, the rechargeable battery engages the indicator and moves the indicator to the forward position, thereby closing the switch and allowing the rechargeable battery to be recharged while in the battery compartment. With a non-rechargeable battery inserted in the battery compartment, the indicator is in the rear position and the switch is not closed, thereby preventing the non-rechargeable battery from being recharged while in the battery compartment.Type: GrantFiled: March 13, 2013Date of Patent: December 30, 2014Assignee: Fiskars Brands, Inc.Inventors: Brian Matthew Unger, Mark Allen Neubauer
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Patent number: 8905573Abstract: A portable light may comprise: a light body having a light source near one end for emitting light in a substantially transverse direction; a switch actuator near the end of the light body for controlling the light source; and a stowable hanger affixed to the light body near the end thereof. The light body may have an external opening and a given cross-sectional shape and size for receiving a light source module having an exterior of the given cross-sectional shape and size. The light source module may comprise: a light source, a reflector, a heat sink thermally coupled to the light source, a lens, reflector, and a lens ring holding the lens. The portable light may also comprise: a clip extending adjacent the light body in a longitudinal direction, wherein the clip is rotatably mounted so as to be movable about the light body.Type: GrantFiled: January 13, 2011Date of Patent: December 9, 2014Assignee: Streamlight, Inc.Inventors: Raymond L. Sharrah, Matthew B. Dalton
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Patent number: 8905152Abstract: Disclosed is a fire hose coupling apparatus for self powered lighting of an area where a fire fighter is engaged in fires suppression with a fire hose, and for providing real time environmental data to fire fighters.Type: GrantFiled: October 19, 2011Date of Patent: December 9, 2014Assignee: Generation Unlimited, LLCInventors: Kenneth G. Kling, Arthur E. Brown
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Publication number: 20140307428Abstract: A candle holder with candle light activated illumination has a base and a candle seat mounted on the base. A circuit board and an optical controller are mounted on the base. A driver and an LED lamp set are mounted on the circuit board. The optical controller activates the circuit board after sensing candle light. The candle seat is located above the circuit board, and has a light guide strip being inverted L-shaped with one end thereof radially exposed from an inner wall adjacent to a top opening of the candle seat and the other end downwardly extending into the candle seat and having a cap connected with the optical controller. Given the foregoing structure, melting wax of the candle cannot easily flow into the candle seat through the light guide strip to damage the circuit board.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 12, 2013Publication date: October 16, 2014Inventors: Kai-Kong NG, Ming-Yao Chiang
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Patent number: 8789965Abstract: An electrical assembly, and a process for manufacturing it, in which the electrical assembly has a battery held within a battery block, a switch assembly attached to the battery block, a ribbon wire assembly held within a ribbon block and a PCB held within the battery and ribbon blocks. Two conductors in the battery block create electrical connections between the battery and the PCB after the battery is inserted into and held within the battery block. The ribbon wire assembly has one or more wires, preferably two or more, each of which has a protective covering with a gap that allows the wire to form an electrical connection with the PCB. All of the electrical connections between the PCB and the battery, the switch assembly and the ribbon wire assembly are made without the use of any solder.Type: GrantFiled: November 10, 2011Date of Patent: July 29, 2014Inventor: Carmen Rapisarda
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Patent number: 8727561Abstract: A portable light or device may comprise: a light source or operative element; a switch for controlling energization of the light source or operative element; and a housing supporting the light or operative element and the switch. The housing has a compartment having a relatively larger transverse dimension in one region for receiving a battery having a corresponding larger transverse dimension and has a relatively smaller transverse dimension at least at one end thereof for receiving a battery having a corresponding smaller transverse dimension. At least one electrical contact in the compartment is movable for making electrical connection to batteries having a relatively shorter length and a relatively longer length.Type: GrantFiled: March 17, 2011Date of Patent: May 20, 2014Assignee: Streamlight, Inc.Inventors: Raymond L. Sharrah, Thomas D. Boris, Brian Orme, Mark W. Snyder
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Patent number: 8721109Abstract: A power saving lamp includes a base, a cover, a light source and a solar cell. The cover is fixed on the base. The light source is arranged on the base and inside the cover. The solar cell is arranged on the base or the cover and close to the light source. The solar cell can convert the solar power into electric power for further use to realize the use of driving the light source to emit light. The utilization efficiency of the light from the light source can be improved and the electric power can be saved. Besides, when the solar cell is closer to the light source, the photoelectric converting efficiency of the solar cell is higher and the recycle of the light can be realized. The utilization efficiency of the light from the light source can be further improved and the electric power can be saved.Type: GrantFiled: July 17, 2012Date of Patent: May 13, 2014Inventor: Sheng-Lian Lin
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Patent number: 8618940Abstract: There is disclosed a flotation device such as a life vest or inflatable raft for keeping a user afloat when in water, the flotation device comprising a light source attached to the flotation device, a water activated switch, wherein the light source is illuminated when the water activated switch is submersed in the water, and a control panel mounted to an outer surface of the flotation device and comprised of at least one user activated switch, wherein the light source is extinguished when the user activated switch is depressed, the control panel having instructions printed thereon.Type: GrantFiled: December 23, 2009Date of Patent: December 31, 2013Assignee: The Flewelling Ford Family TrustInventors: Timothy D. F. Ford, Stephane Gascon
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Patent number: 8545042Abstract: A self-illuminating battery including one or more film light-emitting diodes positioned adjacent an inner surface of a battery casing. The diodes are connect to positive and negative poles through conductor. The battery may also include one or more miniature light-emitting diode mounted at the end of the battery, connecting the positive pole and negative pole through conductor.Type: GrantFiled: April 20, 2010Date of Patent: October 1, 2013Assignee: Guangzhou Tiger Head Battery Group Co., Ltd.Inventor: Yi Lu
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Patent number: 8517559Abstract: A light-emitting device containing a cord that can be used both to affix the device to an object and as a means of manually recharging the device's energy storage unit is disclosed. The device is configured such that the cord is in communication with an electrical generator and an energy storage unit and can be pulled by a user to supply mechanical energy to the device.Type: GrantFiled: September 20, 2010Date of Patent: August 27, 2013Inventor: Daniel Joel Freschl
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Patent number: 8491148Abstract: A waterproof portable lamp (10) comprises a housing (12); a light source (14) including a plurality of LEDs, a power supply (16) for said light source (14) and a switch (18) for energizing said light source (14) contained within said housing (12). An opening (20) is formed in said housing (12) permitting egress of light when said light source (14) is energized. A flexible, transparent cover (22) is peripherally sealed to said opening (20) in a watertight manner and a switch activator (24) is substantially centrally located on and fixed to said flexible, transparent cover (22). The lamp (10) is activated be depressing the center of the flexible cover (22), which moves the switch activator (24) into contact with the switch (18).Type: GrantFiled: October 27, 2007Date of Patent: July 23, 2013Assignee: OSRAM SYLVANIA Inc.Inventors: Charles M. Coushaine, Laura Peach
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Publication number: 20130148342Abstract: A split type LED lamp includes a base and a lamp body. The lamp body has an LED light board, a second plug portion, a battery slot and a battery, and the LED light board has a plurality of LED light sources and a wireless signal receiver. After the base and the lamp body are combined and installed to a lamp holder for receiving electric power and being used as a lamp bulb, or the lamp body is removed and used as a flashlight independently. In addition, the battery can be replaced to reduce unnecessary waste of resources, and the wireless signal receiver is provided for receiving a wireless control signal transmitted from a remote controller or a mobile communication device to drive the lamp body to emit light and improve the convenience of use.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 13, 2011Publication date: June 13, 2013Inventor: KUO-FU YANG
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Patent number: 8376580Abstract: A lighting system comprises at least one excitation source (5), preferably an LED, operable to generate and radiate excitation radiation of a first wavelength (?1); a shade (4) configured to at least in part surround the at least one source (5) and remotely located thereto; and at least one phosphor (16) provided in or on at least a part of the shade (4), wherein the phosphor (16) emits radiation of a different wavelength in response to incident excitation radiation. The phosphor can be provided on a part of an outer or inner surface of the shade. Alternatively, or in addition, the phosphor is incorporated within the shade. The lighting system finds particular application as a hanging, a desk, a floor standing, a wall mountable, a spot, an outdoor or an accent lighting fixture.Type: GrantFiled: April 12, 2011Date of Patent: February 19, 2013Assignee: Intematix CorporationInventor: Yi-Qun Li
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Patent number: 8297779Abstract: A device for power supply of a portable electric lighting lamp by batteries or a storage battery unit, said device being composed of a front case housing a system of electric contacts connected to the lighting module, of a rear case in the form of a cover, and of a fixing system comprising first articulation means and first clip-fastening means to assemble the rear case to the front case. A storage battery unit is housed in an insulating enclosure to constitute a single intercalated part able to be inserted between the front case and the rear case, said enclosure comprising second articulation means and second clip-fastening means designed to operate in conjunction with said first means of the fixing system when the storage battery unit is fitted instead of and in place of the batteries.Type: GrantFiled: January 4, 2010Date of Patent: October 30, 2012Assignee: ZedelInventors: Grégory Martin, Frédéric Piu, Paul Petzl
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Patent number: 8292454Abstract: An illuminated inflator for inserting into the neck of a balloon includes a gas-tight flange having a periphery, a center, and upper and lower surfaces. A filler tube has upper and lower ends and extends through the flange, with the lower end of the filler tube extending below the lower surface the flange and the upper end of the filler tube extending above the upper surface of the flange. A one-way valve is in flow communication with the filler tube. A light assembly includes a power source and at least one light element electrically connected to the power source. The light assembly is operably mounted to the flange at the upper surface thereof. A switch is operably connected to the power source and the at least one light element for providing power to and isolating power from the at least one light element. The inflator is inserted into the balloon with the flange in the neck of the balloon defining a pressure region boundary.Type: GrantFiled: August 7, 2009Date of Patent: October 23, 2012Assignee: Chemical Light, Inc.Inventor: Michael L. Schrimmer
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Patent number: 8201961Abstract: A rotatable headlamp includes a light head, a rechargeable power source, a mounting arrangement and a rechargeable dock. The light head includes a light housing having a light window, and a LED light source supported in the light housing to align with the light window. The mounting arrangement is movably coupled with the light housing to selectively adjust a light projecting orientation of the LED light source through the light window. The rechargeable dock, which is adapted for electrically connecting with an external power supply, has a docking cavity detachably receiving the light head to charge the rechargeable power source. A rotating member is further provided for detachably mounting to the mounting panel for selective adjusting the light projecting angle in three-dimensional manner.Type: GrantFiled: February 10, 2010Date of Patent: June 19, 2012Inventor: Chi Hung Fermi Lau
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Patent number: 8197084Abstract: A mobile illuminating device includes a generally cylindrical housing including: illuminating elements in the form of light-emitting diodes (LED) fixed on a support plate, electrical/electronic control and/or connectors between the illuminating elements and a battery. An axially extending section of the housing forms an interior space divided into a plurality of receptacles occupying respective circumferentially adjacent portions of the axial section. A first of the receptacles contains the diodes and a second of the receptacles contains batteries.Type: GrantFiled: April 2, 2010Date of Patent: June 12, 2012Assignee: Stanley Works (Europe) GmbHInventor: Gilles Jean-Albert Bernard Dubois
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Patent number: 8157401Abstract: A LED rechargeable headlamp includes a light head, a rechargeable power source, a head mount and a rechargeable dock. The light head includes a light housing having a light window, and a LED light source supported in the light housing to align with the light window. The head mount is movably coupled with the light housing to selectively adjust a light projecting orientation of the LED light source through the light window. The rechargeable dock, which is adapted for electrically connecting with an external power supply, has a docking cavity detachably receiving the light to charge the rechargeable power source.Type: GrantFiled: April 22, 2009Date of Patent: April 17, 2012Inventor: Chi Hung Fermi Lau
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Patent number: 8148917Abstract: A flashlight in accordance with an aspect of the invention includes an ID module for generating an ID signal indicative of a power mode of the flashlight. In an aspect, the flashlight mates with a removable battery pack that regulates at least one of an output voltage and output current in accordance with the ID signal. In an aspect, the flashlight includes a printed circuit board (PCB) on which the ID module is mounted. In an aspect, the flashlight includes a soft-start module and a bulb, wherein the soft start module increases power to the bulb at a controlled rate when the flashlight is turned on. In an aspect, the flashlight includes a lamp housing having a lens retained by a bezel. The lens includes an axially extending peripheral edge. In an aspect, the flashlight includes a main housing having a lamp housing. A mounting mechanism and mating features are adapted to selectively couple and decouple the main housing and the lamp housing.Type: GrantFiled: January 20, 2010Date of Patent: April 3, 2012Assignee: Black & Decker Inc.Inventors: Scott Hilt, Bradley J. Mealy, David A. Carrier, Andrew E. Seman, Jr.
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Publication number: 20120075844Abstract: An LED coaster may include: a light transmitting cover, on the upper surface of which an object is placed; a bottom cover attached to the lower surface of the light transmitting cover; a substrate provided between the light transmitting cover and the bottom cover, having an LED mounted on a component surface on the light transmitting cover side and having a switch that turns the LED on and off mounted on a solder surface on the bottom cover side; batteries contained in a battery storage part of the bottom cover to supply electric power to the LED; two rubber pads attached to the bottom surface of the bottom cover; and a switch pad that is attached to the inside of the bottom cover in a vertically moveable manner and on which a switch pressing part facing the switch is arranged.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 3, 2010Publication date: March 29, 2012Applicant: OSRAM AGInventors: Kazuya Imagi, Takashi Noguchi
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Publication number: 20120026727Abstract: An illumination device of the present invention is used for illuminating an environment, such as a house, a class room, and the like, wherein electricity is in high demand and not affordable to some extent The illumination device includes at least two units Each unit presents a male connector and a female connector to mate with one another as more light is required and disassembled from one another to reduce illumination of the environment A bracket connected to each unit is movable about the unit for placing the unit on a surface, such as a floor, a wall, or a ceiling and for positioning the unit relative the environment to be illuminated A pedal generator capable of attaching and simultaneously charging multiple battery-containing units makes the illumination device useful in areas where electricity is scarce The illumination device is cost effective and easy to manufacture, transport, and assemble.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 5, 2009Publication date: February 2, 2012Inventors: Sameer Hajee, Simon Tremeer, Barry Whitmill
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Patent number: 8038310Abstract: An illumination system has a glove and an illumination device. The illumination device may be attached to an upper portion of the glove via first and second fastening materials. The illumination device includes a battery operably connected with a light source through a switch, for illuminating a selected part of a work space. A plurality of pliant support legs of the illumination device extend generally radially outwardly and downwardly, for supporting the housing upon the back of the hand. The first fastening material has a width and a length that are dimensioned so that the illumination device may be removably attached to the glove via the second fastening material to point in any of 360 degrees of rotation, such that the light source directs illumination in a selected direction with respect to the glove.Type: GrantFiled: October 5, 2010Date of Patent: October 18, 2011Assignee: Mechanix Wear, Inc.Inventors: Michael J. Hale, Thomas B. Fitzgerald, John Caper, Howie Idelson, Janne Levanen
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Patent number: 7972030Abstract: A lighting system comprises at least one excitation source (5), preferably an LED, operable to generate and radiate excitation radiation of a first wavelength (?1); a shade (4) configured to at least in part surround the at least one source (5) and remotely located thereto; and at least one phosphor (16) provided in or on at least a part of the shade (4), wherein the phosphor (16) emits radiation of a different wavelength in response to incident excitation radiation. The phosphor can be provided on a part of an outer or inner surface of the shade. Alternatively, or in addition, the phosphor is incorporated within the shade. The lighting system finds particular application as a hanging, a desk, a floor standing, a wall mountable, a spot, an outdoor or an accent lighting fixture.Type: GrantFiled: March 5, 2007Date of Patent: July 5, 2011Assignee: Intematix CorporationInventor: Yi-Qun Li
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Patent number: 7967467Abstract: A portable lighting device that is lightweight and features a space-efficient design includes a body containing a Lithium-ion (Li-ion) battery. The body includes a pair of pivot arms that are spaced from one another. A lamp assembly includes a lamp assembly housing containing a light source that is powered by the Li-ion battery. The lamp assembly housing is pivotally connected to each of the pair of pivot arms and positioned there between. A handle includes a gripping portion that is spaced from the body so that a gripping space is defined between the gripping portion of the handle and the body. A removable bumper pad is positioned on the bottom of the body. The portable lighting device features recesses on opposite sides that are engaged by corresponding tabs on a charging rack. This prevents non-compatible lighting devices from being positioned on the charging rack.Type: GrantFiled: August 1, 2007Date of Patent: June 28, 2011Assignee: Koehler-Bright Star, Inc.Inventors: John Devaney, Mark Dirsa
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Publication number: 20110075407Abstract: A lighting device in the form of a handheld flashlight is provided that includes a plurality of light sources. The lighting device also has a tail cap that engages the main body by way of a cam lock wheel to provide a closure to the battery compartment. A ribbon having four traces couples a bottom switch and negative contacts to control circuitry. The lighting device further includes multiple modes of operation having a plurality of switches that provide control in various lighting modes. The lighting device is configured to be powered by one number of batteries supplying a first voltage output and is configured to be powered by a second different number of batteries supplying a second different voltage output, and the batteries are installed in battery compartments.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 7, 2010Publication date: March 31, 2011Applicant: EVEREADY BATTERY COMPANY, INC.Inventors: David A. Spartano, Frank F. Huang, Waikwong Lam
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Publication number: 20110038143Abstract: A drive tool includes an outer sleeve; an inner sleeve of rectangular cross-section slidably disposed in the outer sleeve and comprising a battery window formed on a first surface, a switch window formed on the first surface, a first opening formed on a second surface, and a second opening formed on a third surface opposing the second surface; a joint releasably secured to the inner sleeve; and a lamp assembly fastened in the inner sleeve and comprising a battery compartment aligned with the battery window, a switch aligned with the switch window, and a pivotal lamp including a first cavity open to the first opening, a second cavity open to the second opening, and a bulb disposed between the first and second cavities. The lamp can be manually pivoted to either project out of the first opening or project out of the second opening.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 11, 2009Publication date: February 17, 2011Inventor: Chang Yang Huang
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Patent number: 7850330Abstract: A lighting device in the form of a handheld flashlight is provided that includes a plurality of light sources located within a swivel head pivotally connected to a main body. The main body has a yoke portion connected to the swivel head by a head attachment mechanism that includes locking detents to lock the swivel head into one of a plurality of positions. The lighting device also has a tail cap that engages the main body by way of a cam lock wheel to provide a closure to the battery compartment. The lighting device further includes multiple modes of operation having a plurality of switches that provide control in various lighting modes. The lighting device is configured to be powered by one number of batteries supplying a first voltage output and is configured to be powered by a second different number of batteries supplying a second different voltage output, and the batteries are installed in battery compartments and include spring biased contacts for ensuring proper orientation of the batteries.Type: GrantFiled: October 7, 2008Date of Patent: December 14, 2010Assignee: Eveready Battery Co., Inc.Inventors: David A. Spartano, Frank F. Huang, Waikwong Lam
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Patent number: 7798335Abstract: An apparatus for organizing articles of clothing is disclosed, including a housing having first and second drums rotatably mounted thereto. A drive system is used for rotating a belt around the first and second drums. The belt includes a plurality of hooks for hanging articles thereon. In one embodiment, the apparatus mounts on a closet rod and further includes a posterior end with an adjustable telescoping sleeve to stabilize the mounted apparatus against a wall. The apparatus can include a removable battery pack mounted to the underside of the apparatus. The removable battery pack can have a light bulb mounted on it to illuminate the selection of articles on the hooks. In another embodiment, the apparatus includes a rod-mounting apparatus that has a length that prevents or minimizes entanglement of articles hanging on the apparatus with other articles hanging near the apparatus.Type: GrantFiled: November 18, 2005Date of Patent: September 21, 2010Assignee: Sharper Image Acquisition LLCInventors: Edward C. McKinney, Jr., Tristan M. Christianson
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Publication number: 20100177510Abstract: A device for power supply of a portable electric lighting lamp by batteries or a storage battery unit, said device being composed of a front case housing a system of electric contacts connected to the lighting module, of a rear case in the form of a cover, and of a fixing system comprising first articulation means and first clip-fastening means to assemble the rear case to the front case. A storage battery unit is housed in an insulating enclosure to constitute a single intercalated part able to be inserted between the front case and the rear case, said enclosure comprising second articulation means and second clip-fastening means designed to operate in conjunction with said first means of the fixing system when the storage battery unit is fitted instead of and in place of the batteries.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 4, 2010Publication date: July 15, 2010Applicant: ZEDELInventors: Grégory Martin, Frédéric Piu, Paul Petzl
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Patent number: 7714730Abstract: There is disclosed a flotation device such as a life vest or inflatable raft for keeping a user afloat when in water, the flotation device comprising a light source attached to the flotation device, a water activated switch, wherein the light source is illuminated when the water activated switch is submersed in the water, and a control panel mounted to an outer surface of the flotation device and comprised of at least one user activated switch, wherein the light source is extinguished when the user activated switch is depressed, the control panel having instructions printed thereon.Type: GrantFiled: March 6, 2007Date of Patent: May 11, 2010Assignee: The Flewelling Ford Family TrustInventors: Timothy D. F. Ford, Stephane Gascon
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Patent number: 7708426Abstract: The present invention provides a flashlight or device having a body with a battery, and a circuit therebetween; recharging terminals for recharging the battery and an adaptor having electrical connectors for connecting to a power supply; structural connection means on the body and or the adaptor to releasably connect the body and the adaptor; and electrical connection means on both the body and the adaptor to releasably electrically connect the terminals and the adaptor. The present invention also provides a flashlight having a body with a light means at one end, a battery, and a circuit therebetween, so that when the circuit is closed the light means will generate light; the light means including a conical reflector, a white light LED emitting a conical light output and a double convex lens portion, the double convex lens portion being located away from the LED so that the outside diameter of the double convex lens portion will a circle of light from the LED which is of substantially the same diameter.Type: GrantFiled: August 14, 2007Date of Patent: May 4, 2010Assignee: Eveready Battery Company, Inc.Inventors: David R. Dalton, Michael Squires, Kw Au, David J. Alessio, Siu Bong Ng
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Patent number: 7705542Abstract: A flashlight in accordance with an aspect of the invention includes an ID module for generating an ID signal indicative of a power mode of the flashlight. In an aspect, the flashlight mates with a removable battery pack that regulates at least one of an output voltage and output current in accordance with the ID signal. In an aspect, the flashlight includes a printed circuit board (PCB) on which the ID module is mounted. In an aspect, the flashlight includes a soft-start module and a bulb, wherein the soft start module increases power to the bulb at a controlled rate when the flashlight is turned on. In an aspect, the flashlight includes a lamp housing having a lens retained by a bezel. The lens includes an axially extending peripheral edge. In an aspect, the flashlight includes a main housing having a lamp housing. A mounting mechanism and mating features are adapted to selectively couple and decouple the main housing and the lamp housing.Type: GrantFiled: October 6, 2006Date of Patent: April 27, 2010Assignee: Black & Decker Inc.Inventors: Scott Hilt, Bradley Jon Mealy, David A. Carrier, Andrew E. Seman, Jr.
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Patent number: 7674002Abstract: Portable solar powered light sources, devices, apparatus, systems and methods of attaching and using the light source. The light sources can have a single small housing having an upper roof portion with an exposed solar cell, a photocell activator, and small housing. The housing can have two parts that pivot with one another so that a front end of the housing can be biased together by a spring, and the rear side having edges that are spaced apart. An operator can press the rear spaced apart edges together, to open the front end to slide about a support structure, such as an open umbrella fabric edge. The housing allows for the light source powered by batteries to be activated by the photocell during dark(night) conditions), with the light direction being adjustable underneath. During daylight, the solar cell receives sunlight to charge the batteries within the housing.Type: GrantFiled: April 26, 2007Date of Patent: March 9, 2010Assignee: Chien Luen Industries Co., Ltd., Inc.Inventor: Shooupyng Wang
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Patent number: 7635197Abstract: The present invention relates to a flashlight with battery cartridge assembly which comprises a case disposed with a light source assembly and a battery cartridge assembly which is removably inserted into the case, wherein the battery cartridge assembly comprises a battery cartridge and an end cap which are fixedly connected with each other, and a switch is disposed between the battery cartridge and the end cap, and the battery cartridge is in a tubular shape for housing one or more batteries, and one end of the battery cartridge which faces the light source assembly is disposed with a first electric contact and a second electric contact, both of which are electrically connected to the light source assembly respectively, and the other end of the battery cartridge which faces the end cap is disposed with a third electric contact and a fourth electric contact, both of which are electrically connected to the switch respectively.Type: GrantFiled: January 7, 2007Date of Patent: December 22, 2009Assignee: Kaper Industrial LimitedInventor: Shiu-Fai Stephen Man
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Publication number: 20090268442Abstract: The present invention relates to a single sided power supply device of a lamp structure. The lamp structure is mainly installed inside a cabinet, and by opening the cabinet door will enable the electrical circuit of the lamp structure to be a close circuit; vise versa, closing the cabinet door will result in the open circuit of the electrical circuit of the lamp structure. When the electrical circuit is a close circuit, the light emitting part of the lamp structure will generate light to illuminate the internal space of the cabinet so as clearly view the objects location in the cabinet, furthermore, also to prevent from a situation of fault connection by using the single sided power supply device.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 4, 2008Publication date: October 29, 2009Applicant: FETON LIMITED BERWELL HARDWARE LTD.Inventors: Cheng Hsiu Wu, Chih Chun Li
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Publication number: 20090207590Abstract: A solar illuminated knob device comprises a lighting component disposed within a knob. The lighting component includes an indicating lamp, a solar panel, a storage battery, a switch and a circuit board. The solar panel is fixed to the outer surface of the knob. The indicating lamp and the switch are also installed on the knob, and the storage battery and the circuit board are disposed in the accommodating space inside the knob. The illuminated knob has the advantages of protecting the environment and saving energy since the solar panel is used as a power source for the lighting component, thereby avoiding the line arrangement required by AC or DC illumination.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 15, 2008Publication date: August 20, 2009Inventor: Kao-Hsung Tsung
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Publication number: 20090190331Abstract: A battery powered, waterproof high intensity LED enclosed in a waterproof housing that is adapted for adhesive or magnetic attachment to a surface in the proximity of a lock. A motion detector means activates the device to switch on the LED/s. A internal timing circuit ensures the hands free operation of the light as well as to ensure that the LED shuts off after a predetermined time. An angle adjusting means allows the housing to be adjusted so as to fixably alter the angle between the light beam and the housing base. A reflector means allows the beam to be concentrated and focused on the area of interest.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 30, 2008Publication date: July 30, 2009Inventor: Carson Kelly Smith
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Publication number: 20090067163Abstract: An inflatable light stick includes an inflatable bag body, an inflation inlet provided at a first end of the bag body, and a light emitting circuit provided in the bag body at a second end thereof. The light emitting circuit includes a controller, which has a front end extended into the bag body, and a rear end outward projected from the bag body to serve as a power-on control. Air can be blown via the inflation inlet to inflate the bag body, and the controller can be pulled to supply power from batteries to the light-emitting diode, making the inflated bag body firm and upright while showing colorful lights, and suitable for use as an eye-catching light stick for waving to create joyful and exciting atmosphere and achieve enhanced entertaining effect.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 9, 2008Publication date: March 12, 2009Applicant: ASIA GLOBAL CORPORATION LTD.Inventor: Ying-Yee Au