Abstract: The invention relates to a lamp having a light source, a holder for accommodating a battery and means for providing a closed circuit, wherein the holder comprises a plastic body (10, 20, 30, 40, 50), which has a fastening means, preferably a drilled hole (204) or a pin element (42) for connecting a lamp head (16), also at least one drilled hole (202) for fixing an arm (11) in a friction-locking or interlocking manner with an end-side fastening means (13, 14) and two exposed contacts (16, 17; 31; 41), which can be connected detachably to the contacts of a single battery.

Abstract: The invention is a fluorescent lamp with integrated night light, removable power cord, and battery backup that provides emergency lighting during A/C power failure. The battery backup consists of a removable tray that stores a plurality of batteries. The fluorescent lamp is designed to appear like a traditional table lamp. A plurality of switches adorns the lower base of the lamp and provides flexibility to the various functions.

Abstract: The present invention discloses a full color flashlight with high power LEDs. The flashlight is primarily composed of a full color LED module having LED chip set of different wavelengths, a control-circuit module, a function switch, batteries, and a barrel body. By controlling the LED chip set of different wavelengths through the control-circuit module, light beams of various colors can be emitted and uniformly mixed. The flashlight further comprises a function switch for changing the color of light and/or switching operation modes between a fast flash mode, a slow flash mode, a brightness control mode and un-lighting. Accordingly, the full color flashlight can be employed in different environments, for example, yellow or light blue light can be used at night to prevent the eyes from dazzling, and red flash can be as warning signal during traffic events; in conclusion, the present invention can be elaborate in the day-to-day life.

Abstract: A lighting device that may be independent or may be one of a set that includes a plurality of lighting devices. The lighting device may be a Christmas tree-topper device, that may be placed on top of a supporting body, such as the top of a Christmas tree. The lighting device includes a light-emitting element and an electrical current source which is independent of an electrical network and supplies power to the light-emitting element. The lighting device may also include a housing that includes an upper housing portion extending upwardly towards an end at which the light-emitting element is situated, the housing also including a lower housing portion that supports the electrical current source. The lighting device may also include a sleeve for receiving the top of the supporting body, the sleeve having an opening at its bottom end.

Abstract: A set that includes a plurality of the lighting devices, each lighting device including a body having a light-emitting element, an attachment element for attaching the lighting device to a supporting body, and an independent power source for supplying power to the light-emitting element. The set also includes a wireless transmitting device configured to turn on and off the light-emitting elements of each one of the plurality of lighting devices. The wireless transmitting device may be integrated in one of the plurality of lighting devices. The wireless transmitting device may be disposed in a remote control unit that is separate from each one of the plurality of lighting devices.

Abstract: A flash adornment includes a base, a shining mechanism held in the base, and an upper lid secured over the base; the base has several connecting holes near to the edge; the shining mechanism includes a circuit board, and light emitting elements; the circuit board has through holes facing respective connecting holes of the base; the upper lid has a hollowness, over which a transparent protective cover is secured; the upper lid has several fixing parts and posts on an edge of an inner side; each fixing part has a fitting room therein, which holds a respective one of the light emitting elements; the posts each have a hole, and they are passed through respective ones of the through holes of the circuit board; screws are passed through the connecting holes and into the holes of the posts to secure the upper lid to the base.

Abstract: An apparatus for illuminating the interior of a balloon includes a cylindrical plug with an integrally-formed radially extending integral flange insertable within the balloon neck. A light element is affixed to the plug and disposed within the neck. A battery is electrically connected to the light element and is typically mounted next to the light element, or includes the light element in a single assembly. Switching is provided to turn the lighting element on and off which, in the preferred embodiment is effected by inflating the balloon with the apparatus inserted into the balloon neck. The light element may be affixed to the head of the apparatus by magnetic means, by means of a screw-on cap, or by other well-known techniques.

Abstract: A handheld flashlight includes a head that pivots relative to a body. Three legs pivotally connect to the body and open into a tripod to support the head in an elevated position. The legs are spring-biased toward the open tripod position and are selectively held closed by a detent mechanism. In the closed position, the legs form a flashlight handle that is aligned with an illumination direction of the head and is shaped and sized to be held in the hand of an operator. Each of the three legs contain battery source holders for battery sources that connect to each other in parallel. Diodes are disposed in series with each battery source to prevent the parallel battery sources from discharging each other.

Abstract: An intellectual lamp unit able to be installed on a conventional lamp socket controlled by a wall switch includes a bypass connected in parallel with a wall switch and provided with a resistance or a diode for producing potential difference or power phase difference when the wall switch is turned off. An intellectual lamp to be installed on a conventional lamp socket consists of a lamp main body disposed therein with a power processing circuit, a detecting switch, a charging circuit, a charging battery, a driving circuit, a microprocessor and a lamplight source. When the wall switch is turned on or off under the condition of normal power supply, the lamplight source can be controlled to produce or extinguish lighting, and during blackout, the lamplight source can be started to produce emergency lighting immediately, supplied with power by the charging battery.

Abstract: The present invention provides a flashlight having a body with a light means at one end, a battery, and a circuit therebetween, so that when said circuit is closed said light means will generate light; recharging terminals for recharging said battery and an adaptor having electrical connectors for connecting to a power supply; structural connection means on said body and or said adaptor to releasably connect said body and said adaptor; and electrical connection means on both said body and said adaptor to releasably electrically connect said terminals and said adaptor.

Abstract: A portable light is provided with a hook cylinder assembly which includes a retracting hook rod connected to a rotor assembly. The hook rod and rotor assembly can be rotated and held in position with respect to a remainder of the hook cylinder assembly. A hook located at an end of the hook rod can thus be oriented in a desired direction.

Abstract: The present invention provides a lighting head assembly that incorporates a high intensity LED package into an integral housing for further incorporation into other useful lighting devices. The present invention primarily includes two housing components, namely an inner mounting die and an outer enclosure. The inner and outer components cooperate to retain the LED package, provide electrical and control connections, provide integral heat sink capacity and includes an integrated reflector cup. In this manner, high intensity LED packages can be incorporated into lighting assemblies through the use of the present invention by simply installing the present invention into a housing and providing power connections thereto.

Abstract: A bicycle lighting apparatus comprises a computer housing adapted to be mounted to a bicycle, a computer housed within the computer housing, and an integrated lighting device that is controlled by the computer.

Abstract: A portable, hand-held, electrically powered, high intensity directed light beam generating device for use as a replacement for a pyrotechnic flare for search and rescue, especially in a marine environment. The light intensity is generated by a xenon strobe flash tube in a covered, mirror reflective housing that allows for a directional beam of light of less than 6 steradians. The limited radiation light direction provides a safe optical solution for the user to prevent eye damage while increasing the beam intensity and range. The light and illumination section surrounding the strobe flash tube includes thermally conductive paths for the heat generated by the flash tube to be transmitted to the outside of the housing.

Abstract: To provide a lighting apparatus that includes a simple and small moving mechanism capable of changing the light emanation direction and that has superior heat dissipation properties, the lighting apparatus includes a light-emitting unit, and a heat dissipation unit for dissipating heat generated by the light-emitting unit during light emission, wherein a heat transfer unit is connected between the light-emitting unit and the heat dissipation unit, and the light-emitting unit is in surface contact with the heat transfer unit and is connected with the heat transfer unit to be rotatable with one point or one line in the center.

Abstract: A dual-beam lantern-flashlight capable of emitting two light beams, including an elongated flashlight body having a front end and a rear end, a headlamp mounted in the front end of the body and disposed to emit a beam of light in a forward direction from the front end, a lantern body coupled to the flashlight body, the lantern body having a bottom end, and a lantern lamp mounted in said bottom end of said lantern body and disposed to emit a beam of light generally downwardly and normally relative to the beam of light emitted by said headlamp. The headlamp and lantern lamp when in use together create a single large area of continuous light around the feet and forward of the user.

Abstract: A flashlight having its components securely coupled together is provided. Mounting an illumination member in an engagement member, attaching a connecting assembly to an illumination assembly by bending latches downwardly for allowing a ridge to engage with slots, and attaching the coupled connecting assembly and the illumination assembly to a battery compartment by engaging a flat with a bottom of a first wall to electrically couple the illumination assembly to the battery compartment, inserting a pin insert into a gap between second walls for positioning, engaging keys with transverse portions of L-shaped grooves, and rotating the illumination assembly about the battery compartment until the keys enter into vertical portions of the grooves will secure the above components together.

Abstract: The instant invention provides a convertible lighting device featuring a battery housing and a detachable lamp assembly. The lighting device can be operated in flashlight and headlamp modes.

Abstract: A portable, cable free, industrial troubleshooting stroboscope includes a housing having a light source, a control circuitry, a display and a user control mechanism. A pair of power terminals internal to the housing connect to a removable power pack. One or more easily removable replenishable power packs with mating power terminals connect internally to the housing. Means used to directly replenish the removable power pack is in or out of the housing are also included.

Abstract: A light emitting diode (LED) flashlight that utilizes reflection techniques to maximize light provided by the one or more light emitting diode light sources. A reflection housing is connected to the flashlight housing and includes a light housing that is suspended within the reflection housing and positions the light source toward the flashlight handle. Reflective surfaces within the reflection housing receive the light emanating from the LED light source and reflect and re-direct the light out the transparent end opposite the flashlight handle.

Abstract: A light generating flashlight system device utilizes a large centrally located magnet which is mounted to slide past a magnet pickup or current induction wire which may be preferably mounted at a center point of travel in a tubular housing having a tubular chamber through which the magnet travels. A pair of elastomeric dampers are located each at the end of a support system sleeve which is sized to fit within a main housing to stabilize all internal support within a sealed unit. The result is a device which both facilitates the manual movement of the flashlight body so that the magnet slides past the center magnet pickup or current induction wire, and also conserves the residual momentum of the magnet once it has traveled past the magnet pickup or current induction wire by providing a bumper and spring to conserve some of the mechanical energy going in the other direction. Ninety second of manual activation enables about five minutes of illumination.

Abstract: The present invention includes a new dome contact construction having an integral insulative layer that is precisely cut and aligned with the dome contact mechanism during fabrication. Prior to feeding the metal sheets or strips into the equipment for stamping and cutting the dome contact using the conventional method, a die cut layer of film is applied to one side of the sheet or strip. The film is cut into the shape of the desired insulative layer in the finished switch product and has periodic openings that correspond to the areas of the dome contact that are required to be uncovered both to provide electrical conductivity as a part of the proper function of the switch. The sheet of metal, including the laminate film, is cooled to a temperature near freezing to facilitate clean stamping of the laminated feedstock during the stamping process and is then fed into the forming and cutting press where the domes are formed and stamped.

Abstract: A flashlight and video recorder device is disclosed which comprises an illumination portion for producing a beam of light, a video recorder for recording video images, a casing for housing the illumination portion and the video recorder, and a lens guide for preventing light from the illumination portion from affecting any of the video images.

Abstract: Integration and Interconnection of light emitting source, printed circuit board and power source such that it can be used as for decorations by itself or with another product or can be used as signaling device or for communication between two living creatures. This Integration (assembly) can be flexible and scalable (configurable) or can be fixed and non-scalable. The primary components are Light emitting source, printed circuit board and power module and secondary components are inter-connectors like sockets, switches, wireless switches, remote control, wired switches, wires, magnets, etc. or any other device added to the primary component to create a new design for the patented method of use.

Abstract: A flashlight includes a tubular body in which an electric power supply is received and a cap is connected to an end of the body and a bulb assembly is received in the cap. The bulb assembly includes a first set of bulb and a second set of bulb. The first set of bulb has a first plate and the second set of bulb has a second plate, both of the two plates are connected to a negative end An optional member is rotatably connected to an outside of the cap and connected to the first plate and the second plate so that the first set of bulb and the second set of bulb are switched by rotating the optional member and alternatively in contact with an extension plate connected to a positive end. The user may choose either of the first set of bulb or the second set of bulb by rotating the optional member.

Abstract: An innovated flashing decorative article, comprising of an upper hollow pipe, a lower hollow pipe and an exterior magnet. On the top rim of the upper hollow pipe are two symmetrically positioned insert pins and a circuit board that is connected via the insert pins to the upper hollow pipe. On the circuit board are an IC and LED. The upper side of the circuit board is coated with transparent glue. Inside the upper hollow pipe is an insulating paper. At a lower part of the upper hollow pipe is an exterior pipe thread. Inside the lower hollow pipe is an interior pipe thread. On the bottom of the lower hollow pipe is a magnet. Inside the hollow of the lower hollow pipe are one to three batteries. The exterior pipe thread and interior pipe thread of the upper and lower hollow pipes are screwed together. The exterior magnet is independently installed outside the upper and lower hollow pipes. Due to variability of the shape of the circuit board, the present invention of flashing decorative article provides more fun.

Abstract: A theft-proof removable door handle illumination device having a base, a door handle illumination assembly, and a case supporting the assembly. The base is operable to be mounted on a mounting surface. The door handle illumination assembly is operable to provide illumination. The case and base are removably interconnected such that disconnection of the case from the base requires movement of the case in a disconnect direction that is at least substantially parallel to the mounting surface. The case and base cooperate when interconnected to prevent movement of the case in a direction generally perpendicular to the disconnect direction. With this arrangement, the device is easily associated with a door assembly so that movement of the case in the disconnect direction is permitted only when the door is open. The case, once removed, can be used for illumination purposes apart from the door (e.g., a flashlight).

Abstract: A portable flashlight or lantern has a main body for housing a primary source of electrical power, such as batteries and a light bulb operationally connected to the batteries. A secondary housing is detachably secured on the main body for holding a spare set of batteries without electrically connecting the spare batteries to the light bulb. When the primary batteries are exhausted, the user disengages a coupler that holds the secondary housing and the main body together, removes the spare batteries and substitutes them for the old batteries.

Abstract: A lighting assembly for improving the performance of undercabinet and streamlined lighting includes a LED module onto which is mounted a plurality of light emitting diodes (LEDs). The LEDs serve as the light source for generating a light pattern. An optical assembly focuses and disperses the LED output to a desired light contour. The lighting assembly further includes a mounting base for attaching the LED module to an associated surface, such as the underside of a cabinet. A battery source is optionally enclosed in the module for providing primary or secondary power to the lighting assembly. In a preferred embodiment, the battery source is a rechargeable battery that can be recharged by means of an AC adapter that connects to the lighting assembly.

Abstract: The portable lighting device of the present invention includes a casing defining a battery compartment. The battery compartment may be lined with a shock absorbing material and may be configured to receive a plurality of batteries arranged in at least two rows that are offset with respect to one another. The casing may define two support surfaces with one inclined with respect to the other. A battery cartridge may be used in the lighting device that has a pivoting handle to aid in removal of the cartridge from the battery compartment. A reflector isolator may also be employed to reduce mechanical shock transferred to the lamp. A lantern so constructed can withstand drops of up to 15 feet or more.

Abstract: A portable flashlight or lantern has a main body for housing a primary source of electrical power, such as batteries and a light bulb operationally connected to the batteries. A secondary housing is detachably secured on the main body for holding a spare set of batteries without electrically connecting the spare batteries to the light bulb. When the primary batteries are exhausted, the user disengages a coupler that holds the secondary housing and the main body together, removes the spare batteries and substitutes them for the old batteries.

Abstract: A light structure releasably interconnects between a battery powered drill and the powering battery to provide a drill light in a first mode and in a second mode releasably interconnects the powering battery therebelow and a handle structure thereabove to serve to as a stand alone light independent of the drill. The light structure pivotally carries a light source for vertically angulated positioning. The handle structure provides a pivotally interconnected L-shaped handle formed by two adjustably pivotally interconnected elongate elements to allow adjustable positioning of the light structure relative to an underlying supporting surface.

Abstract: An underwater flashlight has an adjustable focusing beam and a waterproof battery pack which can be removably changed underwater. The flashlight includes a watertight housing having a slidably mounted lamp therein slidable by an external sliding focus member having a permanent magnet mounted therein. The permanent magnet moves an internal sliding focusing member also having a magnet therein coacting with the external magnet. The slidable inside focusing member is connected by a link to the lamp for moving the lamp into and out of a reflector when focusing the lamp. An on/off switch is attached to the slidable outside focusing member and has a magnet mounted therein for actuating a pickup coil attached to the slidable inside focusing member. The flashlight includes a waterproof attachable battery pack which has a magnetic switch therein actuated by a magnet in the watertight housing of the flashlight so that the batteries do not provide an electrical connection until the contacts are brought together.

Abstract: A method and an apparatus for a self-contained illumination device that couples to a toy are given. The self-contained illumination device comprises a first housing containing a battery, a middle housing coupled to a light emitting body, and a second housing having an aperture. The second housing is detachably attached to the middle housing such that the light emitting body fits through the aperture on the second housing. The second housing moves from a non-illuminating position to an illuminating position such that the light emitting body contacts the battery when the second housing is in the illuminating position. A connection device attached to the first housing detachably couples to a toy.

Abstract: A flashlight assembly unit for connecting a flashlight to an external power supply such as a rechargeable cellular telephone battery. The power supply unit includes a housing and a pair of terminals positioned on the housing, the pair of terminals including a positive terminal and a negative terminal. A first flashlight is positioned within the housing and connected to the pair of terminals. A clamp releasably secures the external power supply to the housing such that a positive and negative terminals contact both a positive and negative terminal on the external power supply, respectively.

Abstract: A theft-proof removable door handle illumination device having a base, a door handle illumination assembly, and a case supporting the assembly. The base is operable to be mounted on a mounting surface. The door handle illumination assembly is operable to provide illumination. The case and base are removably interconnected such that disconnection of the case from the base requires movement of the case in a disconnect direction that is at least substantially parallel to the mounting surface. The case and base cooperate when interconnected to prevent movement of the case in a direction generally perpendicular to the disconnect direction. With this arrangement, the device is easily associated with a door assembly so that movement of the case in the disconnect direction is permitted only when the door is open. The case, once removed, can be used for illumination purposes apart from the door (e.g., a flashlight).

Abstract: A battery powered portable electric light source has multiple sets of spare batteries contained in its battery compartment, whereby mixups between exhausted and fresh batteries are effectively avoided. A flashlight having a light output stronger than the mentioned electric light source is provided for use of batteries from the battery compartment of the mentioned portable container, and batteries are exchanged between that portable container and that flashlight. Apparatus for providing electric light have an electric light source requiring for energization a pair of batteries in series and a portable container for several pairs of these batteries connected each in series at a bottom of that container. Each of these several pairs of batteries includes a first battery having a first positive terminal and an opposite first negative terminal, and a second battery having a second positive terminal connected to that first negative terminal and an opposite second negative terminal.

Abstract: A flashlight with a rotatable lamp head is provided. The lamp head pivots about two cylindrical coaxial electrical connectors. The lamp head also includes reflector having a major parabolic reflective surface and a minor reflective parabolic surface. The reflector is configured so that the minor reflective surface is nested within the major reflective surface. The flashlight also includes a series of fluid-tight seals to insure that the flashlight is waterproof. In addition, a flapper valve is provided to function as a one-way valve allowing the release of gases produced by the use of the batters, and preventing fluid from entering the flashlight. A battery charger is also provided to recharge a battery pack for the flashlight.

Abstract: A rechargeable lamp system includes a set of one or more self-standing rechargeable lighting fixtures (luminaries) removably received on a recharging platter. The luminaries each include a light diffusor resembling a candle that turn on when removed from the charging platter. The luminaries also turn on when power to the charging platter is turned off, which allows the set to be used as a table lamp, and has the added benefit of turning the luminaries on automatically during a power failure. The luminaries are each inductively coupled to the recharging platter, which enables to provide an aesthetically pleasing interface free of electrical contacts.

Abstract: A holder for a container (of beverage, for example) having a compartment, at least partly of light transmitting material to permit light to be transmitted to and from the compartment. The housing has a central axis that is vertical when the housing is upright, and a wall that encloses the axis and forms the outer side wall of the compartment. A cover is supported on the upper edge of the side wall and overlies the compartment.

Abstract: Portable lighting apparatus includes heavy-duty light formed with a pouch and a small light that can be inserted into or withdrawn from the pouch. The two lights can be used together or separately. Each of the lights can assume multiple configurations, and the two lights can be used together or separately.

Abstract: A flashlight including a hollow translucent member with one or more end caps is disclosed. Each end cap may include an LED, LED carrier, LED carrier socket, battery, switch, electrical coupling between the battery and switch. Each end cap may be reversible or have a plurality of LED carrier sockets facilitating configuration as a flashlight or lamp. The flashlight lamp operates in a flashlight mode when configured with one or more LEDs directing light away from the flashlight lamp. The flashlight lamp operates as a lamp when configured to emit light from within the hollow translucent member. The flashlight lamp may be configured to operate as both a flashlight and a lamp. The flashlight lamp may be watertight.

Abstract: A flashlight includes a rechargeable battery and is loaded from the front. The contacts are on an intermediate portion between the barrel extended and made with contacts of a recharging device. There is a helical spring member between the switching device above the barrel and the top of the battery and a helical spring member on the base of the barrel at the bottom of the battery. An enlarged head is located above the barrel and there is the intermediate portion between the head and the barrel. The intermediate portion receives the switching device.

Abstract: A multipurpose lamp device includes a casing having equiangularly spaced longitudinal grooves at the periphery, handle means or tubular lamp means detachably fastened to the longitudinal grooves on the casing, a lamp holder fastened to the casing at one end, the lamp holder having reflector means, and rotary drive means controlled to rotate the reflector means, a battery holder which provides the necessary power supply to the lamp holder, a connector which connects the battery holder to the casing, and a plurality of legs detachably fastened to respective mounting holes on the connector for supporting the lamp device on a surface.

Abstract: The present invention provides a collapsible lantern including a base adapted to house a power source, and a telescoping portion movable, relative to the base, between an extended position and a collapsed position. The telescoping portion includes a light source electrically connected to the power source. A switch electrically connected between the power source and the light source interrupts the electrical connection between the power source and the light source when the telescoping portion is in the collapsed position.

Abstract: A novel switchable tail-cap illuminator with power supply which adds onto, or replaces a standard tail cap at the end of a flashlight and provides a secondary illumination source, with switchable separate power supply for independent use or for simultaneous illumination with the flashlight.

Abstract: An electronic votive light suitable for outdoor applications. The electronic votive light may be formed from a standard votive light assembly and an illumination cell with the same form factor as a candle used in a standard votive light in order to enable the illumination cell to be disposed within a standard votive light. The illumination cell in accordance with the present invention includes an LED, powered by a battery pack. The battery pack may consist of 6 standard D-cell battery, which, based on the relatively low power consumption of the LED, are able to keep the LED illuminated for a substantial amount of time, for example one year or more. The illumination cell in accordance with the present invention is formed from corrosion proof and corrosion resistant materials which make the device particularly suitable for outdoor applications.

Abstract: A lantern and power source includes a hollow housing with a hollow tubular power cell formed within the housing. The tubular power cell includes an anode rod formed of a magnesium alloy and extending along the longitudinal axis of the hollow tube. An opening formed in the side wall of the hollow tube is covered by a metal cathode plate, and the tube is filled with salt water. An electrical lamp is mounted on the housing and has one terminal connected to the anode and one terminal connected to the cathode such that a flow of electrons caused by the caustic reaction of salt water with the magnesium alloy anode will light the lamp.

Abstract: A light illumination fixture comprising compact battery powered apparatus with a single light source that illuminates an optical medium which is in the form of an elongated tubular shaped semitransparent material, where the tubular shaped semitransparent material to be illuminated may be applied to the exterior of an object or the material itself may be shaped to form support structure of an object. The light source is contained within a chamber in the fixture and requires a low powered battery light source. A slideable cover together with a battery actuation contact means forms a switch to actuate the light source. A plurality of openings extending from the light chamber receive the light transmitting elongated tubular shaped semitransparent material. The light illumination fixture together with the tubular light transmitting material can be used to form a decorative display object such as a cross or can be used to illuminate and object such as a kite.

Abstract: A battery-powered apparatus for holding and energizing an electric transducer, includes a hand-held battery housing carrying the transducer mount, and first and second internal battery contacts. A first external battery charge terminal is on the transducer mount, and a second external battery charge terminal is on a part of the battery housing, such as its end cap. A double-throw switch has a common element electrically connected to an internal battery terminal contact, has a first switched contact leading to a first terminal of the electric transducer, and has opposite second switched contact electrically connected to an external battery charge terminal. If there are two electric transducers, they may be a part of a light source comprising a reflector, a first electric lamp having a filament at its focal point, and a second electric lamp extending into that reflector beside the first electric lamp.