Abstract: An illumination device that can use a white light diode in a flexible arm plugs into, and is powered through, a utility power jack of a portable computing device or a utility port of a portable computing device.

Abstract: An improved low profile mounting arrangement is provided for a telescoping tube construction applied to the roof of a vehicle. The lowest mast section is nested between two vertically upright shaft support plates which journal a pivot shaft rotatably secured to a collar affixed to the bottom of the lowest mast section whereby rotation of the pivot shaft causes the telescoping mast to rotate from a horizontal to a vertically upright position. A pivot link mounted to an end of the pivot shaft extends downward adjacent a support plate side opposite to the side facing the telescoping mast so that an actuator secured to the pivot link is mounted on the side of the telescoping mast construction to achieve a low profile mount with minimal vertical elevation.

Abstract: A removable flexible extension to space apart a flashlight head and body of a commercially available flashlight, thereby adding a deformable flashlight extension that can be shaped to a desired configuration.

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-à-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.

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lighting apparatus includes heavy-duty light formed with a pouch and a small light that can be inserted into or withdrawn from the pouch.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: An illumination device that can use a white light diode in a flexible arm plugs into, and is powered through, a utility power jack of a portable computing device or a utility port of a portable computing device.

Abstract: A flashlight support device having a hollow open body that has at least one open end and is designed to removably fit over the body of a flashlight. Attached in substantially diametric opposition adjacent to one open end is at least one pair of separate legs for rotation in the Y-axis. Each leg is comprised of a bendable material and is capable of being bent, without any additional mechanism, into substantially any position and configuration in the X and Z-axis. A rotation mechanism and the adjustable and bendable legs attached thereto allows each rotatable and bendable leg to be rotated into a number of incremental positions in the Y-axis over a range of a full 360°. In preferred embodiments, the flashlight support device has two opposed open ends, and there are at least two pairs of adjustable and bendable legs attached to the hollow body for rotation in the Y-axis.

Abstract: An illumination device that can use a white light diode in a flexible arm plugs into, and is powered through, a utility power jack of a portable computing device or a utility port of a portable computing device.

Abstract: An underwater light has a head assembly including a reflector, a light source located in the head assembly and movable relative to the reflector, a housing that moves relative to a slide that engages the switch such that it is twist activated. Continued twisting adjusts the position of the light source to adjust beam spread. Bearings are included in the head assembly to allow the twisting action to be effected under high pressure, while o-ring seals prevent leakage.

Abstract: A battery device comprising a battery, which comprises a first battery contact and a second battery contact, each contact located on an upper surface of the battery. A connection means functions to releasably attach to the first battery contact and second battery contact. A first vertical member, extending generally vertically from the connection means is substantially aligned with first battery contact, and a second vertical member, extends generally vertically from the connection means and is substantially aligned with second battery contact. A generally pliable upper member is securely affixed to upper distal ends of the first vertical member and second vertical member, the upper member formed into a previously determined shape recognizable by a user. The upper member includes an illumination means thereon, the illumination means powered by the battery utilizing first vertical member and second vertical member as conduits therefor.

Abstract: A portable lamp, such as a flashlight or small reading lamp, has a smooth rotatable light bulb portion that rotates evenly from a closed to an open position. The lamp includes a barrel-shaped illuminator within a main housing. The lamp housing is rotatable between a closed lamp-off position and a full-open lamp-on position in a smooth, slow motion movement from the closed to the open, lamp illuminating position. A torsion coil spring urges the lamp housing to rotate into the full-open position. The torsion coil is mounted in a hollow interior of a drum mounted rotatably within a diameter-matching cylinder, which has an inner surface. The drum has a corresponding outer surface in close proximity to the inner surface of the cylinder. The outer surface of the drum has a damper, such as a coating of friction-producing grease, which provides a fluid shear counter force to slow the rotational motion of the lamp housing.

Abstract: A mounting device for a lamp on a birdcage comprised of a lamp receptacle provided on both ends thereof at least with a telescopically movable rod having a lock. Wherein, the locks can be hung and fixed on any positions on the frame of the birdcage; and by providing a plurality of telescopically movable rods, a lamp for the birdcage can be provided at a location on the frame of the birdcage requiring a light source. This can allow adjustment of distances and orientations of the light rays projected from the lamp to birds, thus growth of the birds can be promoted.

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.

Abstract: An adjustable, self-illuminating, writing instrument is provided having a main shaft terminating at one end in a pen and at the other end with a flexible shaft supporting a directable illumination source. An on/off switch is provided which also serves as a diameter adjustment mechanism for the beam created by the illumination source.

Abstract: A telescopic illuminating tool includes a handle with an accommodating chamber for receiving a battery unit, and first and second electric contacts spaced apart each other. A plurality of telescopic metal concentric tubes is connected to a head of the handle at one end and, is provided with a bulb seat at an opposite end. The bulb seat has a contact area in electrical contact with a ring contact of an electric bulb, and a third electric contact in electrical contact with the concentric tubes. A stretchable electrically conductive member, such as a tension spring with an electrically insulative sheath thereon, is secured in the concentric tubes for connection with a tip contact of the bulb and a first electric contact of the handle which, in turn, is adapted to be in electrical contact with one electrode of the battery unit. A second electric contact of the handle is in electrical contact with the concentric tubes and the other electrode of the battery unit.

Abstract: A twin headed flashlight includes a generally hollow, cylindrical body member with an interior body cavity sized to contain batteries which supply power to the flashlight. At one end of the cylindrical body, first and second flashlight head elements are mounted. The second flashlight head element is rotatably mounted to the cylindrical body such that the second flashlight head element can be rotated away or outboard from the axial centerline of the cylindrical body. In one mode of operation when the first and second flashlight head elements are juxtaposed near each other, a generally singular beam of light is emitted by the flashlight. In another operative mode when the second flashlight head is rotated outboard from the axial centerline, two divergent beams of light are emitted from the flashlight. Of course, the user can rotate the second flashlight head to a desired angular position within the maximum range of rotation (approximately 50 degrees from the axial centerline).

Abstract: A telescopic flashlight having at least two cylindrical barrels of different diameters interconnected to slide one within another, engaged when partially extended by set screws, and when fully extended by matching threads located on each cylindrical barrel. The telescopic flashlight includes means to provide an adjustable housing capable of being axially extended or compressed to retain at designated intervals, a variable number of batteries connected in series alignment accommodated by the actuation of one or more lamp bulbs positioned inside one head assembly. The telescopic flashlight is also provided with individual adapters for batteries of smaller size to be utilized in place of standard "D" size batteries.

Abstract: An illumination device functioning as both a flashlight and an area table lamp having a flexible neck that connects a light housing to a base. The illumination device includes at least one light source mounted in the light housing for projecting light through either a diffusing lens to function as an area light or a projecting lens to function as a flashlight. An improved flexible neck for an illumination device is also disclosed that has a dampening mechanism and a retaining mechanism disposed in an elongated solid resilient body. The retaining mechanism counters the resilient force of the resilient body to retain a selected position of the flexible neck while the dampening mechanism serves to dampen a bouncing effect that commonly occurs in flexible necks of flashlights.

Abstract: An electrically powered appliance includes a first housing connected to a source of electric power. A second housing is spaced from the first housing and includes means for using the electric power. In a preferred embodiment, the electricity powers a light source. A flexible mounting assembly connects the first and second housings. One of the first and second housings includes an elongated slot and the other of the housings includes a protrusion for engagement with the slot. The first housing includes an axially extending U-shaped channel. A portion of the flexible mounting assembly adjacent said second housing is supported within said U-shaped channel when the first and second housings are adjacent each other.

Abstract: A bicycle signalling device that may be releasably mounted on a bicycle. The signalling device includes a holder, first and second elongated flexible arms connected to and extending outward from the holder, and first and second signalling lamps mounted on the first and second arms respectively. Each of the lamps is connected to an electric power source to selectively actuate the lamps. Each of the arms is universally bendable in three mutually orthogonal directions and has sufficient rigidity to retain a configuration imparted thereto. In this way, the arms may be used to position and to hold the lamps at selected positions within a three-dimensional space.

Abstract: An automobile accessory comprising an illuminated picture frame which is insertable into a receptacle of a cigarette lighter of a motor vehicle for power and for mounting. The picture frame has a plug assembly which is compatible with the receptacle of the cigarette lighter with respect to interfit within the receptacle. The plug assembly also has electrodes located to connect to power from the receptacle. The plug assembly therefore both supports the picture frame and provides electrical power for lighting. A suitable lamp is provided behind the picture or slide for back lighting the same. The picture frame has electrical circuitry connecting the light to the electrodes. A switch is provided for extinguishing the lamp. The switch may be located on the visible exterior of the picture frame or alternatively, on the plug assembly.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a kind of device of lamp with fan, in particular, an electronic control multi-function lamp with fan for camping purposes, comprising a head lamp, a fan head, a flexible arm set, a handle and a base, said head lamp and said fan head being detachable so that when one of them is fitted said device can be used as a lamp or a fan, respectively; also comprising a three-way connector with which both the head lamp and the fan head can be used simultaneously. The device contains a multi-function electronic control circuit board, and a multi-position seletor switch capable of making said head lamp flash to be used as a signal lamp besides usual lighting; said handle containing a number of LED's, used as tail lights; and said fan being provided with a speed-change switch, capable of increasing the fan's speed under multiplied voltage.

Abstract: A flashlight includes a flexible core comprising a pair of conductive wires which electrically connect a source of power to a power using implement. A flexible spine surrounds the pair of conductive wires and includes a plurality of interconnected universally rotatable members. A resilient sleeve engages the outer surface of the rotatable members forming the spine. The flashlight includes a working end housing and a base housing. A first anchor connects one end of the flexible core to the base end housing and a second anchor connects the other end of the flexible core to the working end housing. The outer surface of the resilient sleeve is restrained against relative twisting or longitudinal movement with respect to each housing.

Abstract: A flashlight having a flexible core, a power supply end connected to one end of the flexible core and an illumination end connected to an opposite end of the flexible core. The power supply end has a recess on its exterior. The illumination end has a projection on its exterior. The two ends can be removably connected to each other with the projection being received in the recess. In a preferred embodiment, the projection is a resilient ring extending around a perimeter of the housing on the illumination end.

Abstract: A torch includes a head member with a bulb unit, a tail member with a cell unit, and a bellowed intermediate flexible tube member connected to the head and tail members. The tube member includes a tube body, two connectors respectively attached to two ends of the tube body and having internally threaded end sections which engages the end sections of the head and tail members, and front and rear conductive contact sets respectively provided in the connectors in such a manner that the front conductive set is in electrical contact with the bulb unit while the rear conductive set is in electrical contact with the cell unit.

Abstract: An adjustable flashlight including a lamp housing having a lower cover and an upper cover adapted to engage with the lower cover, a battery chamber having a lower portion, an upper portion adapted to engage with the lower portion to form a container, and a cap sealably engaged with an end of the container, and a connecting member having an outer tube, an inner tube fitted within the outer tube, and a flexible rod arranged within the inner tube, whereby the adjustable flashlight can be bent to form any desired shape, limited only by the elasticity of the material of the connecting member.

Abstract: A flashlight with a power supply end, an illumination end, a flexible neck and a slideable rigid sleeve. The sleeve is movable between a retracted position and an extended position. The retracted position comprises the sleeve being located on the power supply end away from the flexible neck such that the neck can be flexed to reposition the illumination end relative to the power supply end. The extended position comprises the sleeve extending over the flexible neck between the power supply end and the illumination end to prevent the neck from bending. This prevents the illumination end from being repositioned relative to the power supply end.

Abstract: A flexible light includes a lens cap having a light bulb received therein, a bulb holder threadingly received the light bulb therein and threadingly engaging to the lens cap, a bellows having a first end which snugly engages with the bulb holder and a second end which snugly engages with a holding portion, wherein a flexible element is inserted within the bellows such that the flexible light is able to bend in great extent.

Abstract: A portable flashlight in which the illumination section is detachably connected to one end of a flexible arm, and the battery casing are detachably connected to the other end of the flexible arm, whereby the light may be brought in close proximity with objects to be inspected or worked upon but which are located as to require an angled or bent probe. The flexible arm permits the flashlight head to be stably mounted in an infinite number of positions. The intermediate flexible arm may be removed such that the battery casing and the illumination section may be directly connected together to provide a handheld flashlight capable of use in confined areas.

Abstract: A movable lamp device has a clamp device, a lamp casing, and a flexible tube connecting the clamp device and the lamp casing. The clamp device has a first clamp and a second clamp disposed under the first clamp. The first clamp and the second clamp are fastened pivotally. The lamp casing has a first half housing and a second half housing coupling with the first half housing. A main lamp is disposed in a front of the lamp casing. A flash lamp and a cell chamber are disposed on a first side of the lamp casing. A hook device is disposed on a second side of the lamp casing. A cell cover covers the cell chamber. A switch is disposed on a top portion of the lamp casing. A threaded recess hole is formed in a rear portion of the lamp casing to receive a second end of the flexible tube. A threaded through hole is formed on the first clamp to receive a first end of the flexible tube.

Abstract: A bicycle signalling device (1) has flexible arms (4) carrying lamps (5). The arms (4) are mounted on a holder (2) having spring clamps (3) for snap engagement with the handlebars of a bicycle. A battery within the holder (2) powers the lamps (5) operable by switches (10, 12) to indicate whichever direction the cyclist intends to turn. The arms (4) can be bent in any direction by the cyclist to hold the lamps (5) in the best signalling position.

Abstract: A barbecue grill light (10) comprising a housing (12). A structure (14) is for mounting the housing (12) to a side platform board (16) of a barbecue grill (18), having a cooking grate (20). An elongate flexible gooseneck shaft (22) has a lower end connected to the housing (12). An assembly (24) for illuminating is affixed to an upper end of the elongate flexible gooseneck shaft (22). The illuminating assembly (24) can be directed at food (26) cooking on the cooking grate (20) of the barbecue grill (18) at night, to allow a person using the barbecue grill (18) to see the food (26) cooking.

Abstract: An article of apparel which includes at least one LED which is intermittently and repetitively turned on. In one form, a hollow ball or shell contains an LED and a digital pulser comprising a battery and a digital oscillator for passing successive pulses of current through the LED. Preferably the shell is made in two separable and halves, to permit easy access to the interior to turn it on or off manually, to repair it, or to replace the battery. In another form, the invention comprises a linear series of LED's on a strip which can be fastened between the laces and tongue of a shoe, the LED's being successively turned on momentarily to produce the appearance of light moving along the strip.

Abstract: A light device includes a casing, a bulb holding rod, a bulb unit, a power supply unit, a guide device, and a retainer device. The casing includes a bulb receiving recess formed in an external surface thereof, and a slide hole formed in the casing. The holding rod is mounted slidably within the slide hole of the casing and has an inner end located in the casing, and an outer end which extends from the slide hole. The bulb unit is carried pivotally on the outer end of the rod. The power supply unit is installed within the casing and is connected electrically to the bulb unit so as to energize the bulb unit when in use. The guide device prevents rotation of the rod within the slide hole of the casing. The retainer device prevents disengagement of the rod from the slide hole of the casing.

Abstract: A torch includes a head member, a tail member, and a bellowed intermediate flexible hose member connected threadedly to the head and tail members. The head member includes a bulb unit disposed therein, and an on-off switch which is mounted on the head member and which is capable of energizing the bulb unit upon actuation. The tail member includes a cell unit for supplying power to the bulb unit. One of the head member and the tail member has an internally threaded end section, while the other of the head member and the tail member has an externally threaded end section. The hose member has an externally threaded end section, an internally threaded end section, and two conductive contact sets respectively located in the end sections of the hose member in such a manner that one of the conductive contact sets is in electrical contact with the bulb unit while the other one of the conductive contact sets is in electrical contact with terminals of the cell unit.

Abstract: A torch includes a head member with a bulb unit, a tail member with a cell unit, and a bellowed intermediate flexible hose member threadedly connected to the head and tail members. The head member includes an on-off switch for energizing the bulb unit upon actuation. The hose member includes a hose body, two connectors respectively attached to two ends of the hose body, and front and rear conductive contact sets respectively provided in the connectors in such a manner that the front conductive set is in electrical contact with the bulb unit while the rear conductive set is in electrical contact with terminals of the cell unit. Each of the front and rear conductive sets includes an insulated tubular holding seat fixed within the corresponding connector and provided with a reduced-diameter outer end portion, an annular conductive ring sleeved around the outer end portion, a conductive mushroom-like contact element press-fitted within the end portion of the seat.

Abstract: A torch includes a head member with a bulb unit, a tail member with a cell unit, and an intermediate flexible hose member interconnecting the tail and head members. The bulb unit includes an elongated bulb-holding seat made from an insulated material which has a front end wall, a rear end wall, a C-shaped-cross-sectioned intermediate section which interconnects the front and rear end walls securely, a bulb mounted on the front end wall, a conductive long stick which has a front end connected electrically to the bulb and a rear end fixed on the rear end wall, a conductive front short stick which has a front end connected electrically to the bulb and a rear end, and a conductive rear short stick which has a front end spaced apart from and adjacent to the rear end of the front short stick and a rear end fixed on the rear end wall. The tail member includes a cell unit for supplying power to the bulb unit.

Abstract: A flexible core for a hand-held device such as a flashlight includes a pair of conductive wires which electrically connect a source of power to a power using implement. A flexible spine surrounds the pair of conductive wires and includes a plurality of interconnected universally rotatable members. A resilient sleeve engages the outer surface of the rotatable members forming the spine. An adaptor including one conductor made from nickel chromium wire may be used to selectively connect the flashlight to a 12 volt source of electrical power in lieu of two standard C cells housed within the flashlight.

Abstract: A flashlight includes a flexible core comprising a pair of conductive wires which electrically connect a source of power to a power using implement. A flexible spine surrounds the pair of conductive wires and includes a plurality of interconnected universally rotatable members. A resilient sleeve engages the outer surface of the rotatable members forming the spine. The flashlight includes a working end housing and a base housing. A first anchor connects one end of the flexible core to the base end housing and a second anchor connects the other end of the flexible core to the working end housing. The outer surface of the resilient sleeve is restrained against relative twisting or longitudinal movement with respect to each housing.

Abstract: A lighting device characterized by its light weight and ease of handling. One application of the lighting device is a lighted bookmark which can be placed between the pages of a book and also functions as a portable book light while reading. The invention utilizes a novel neck mechanism possessing a memory effect that repeatedly returns the light-bearing neck to its original curved position when extended. The light-bearing neck of the bookmark can be retracted to fit within the body of the bookmark and can also be pushed to extend out of the bookmark, causing the light to automatically energize above the pages of a book when reading. The novel light-bearing neck mechanism can be successfully incorporated into other lighting devices such as a lighted notepad and the like.

Abstract: A novel, remote controlled telescope flashlight is provided for use for a telescope operating in darkness. As an optical eyepiece is removed from the remote control eyepiece holder of the telescope, an automatic switch is thrown that powers the telescope flashlight. This flashlight, attached to the tripod leg of the telescope, illuminates the tripod tray where other eyepieces are stored. The automatic, instantaneous illumination makes the process of removing and replacing eyepieces faster and easier.

Abstract: A combination searchlight, which includes a searchlight, which has a lamp case covered with a rim and a lens and connected to a lamp case supporting arm thereof at the top of a handle thereof, a carrying strap fixed to the handle and lamp case supporting arm of the searchlight, and a mount fixed to the lamp case supporting arm to carry a compass and a reflecting bar, wherein the rim is fastened to the lamp case through a screw joint and has a plurality of pins perpendicularly extended from the front side thereof and spaced around the periphery for protecting the lens.

Abstract: A vibrational flashlight having a housing for containing a battery and at least one light emitting diode having a first lead connected to a spring and a second lead sited against the second electrode of the battery. The spring oscillates for periodically contacting the first electrode of the battery when the vibrational flashlight is subjected to vibration.

Abstract: A lighted bicycle safety device with an actuatable safety light contained within a lighting apparatus. A light, power sours, and light switch are all compactly contained within the apparatus, which is pivotally connected to a bicycle to move between an operational orientation where the lighting apparatus is oriented substantially horizontally and laterally and the illuminating lens extends beyond the outermost side of the bicycle, and a storage orientation where the lighting apparatus is oriented flush with the plane of the bicycle frame. A straightening spring absorbs impacts of passing motor vehicles. An on-off switch projects from and slides along a channel formed in the apparatus. The switch moves a sleeve and a light bulb retainer to shift the light bulb between on and off positions.

Abstract: A radiant-energy tool (e.g., a flashlight or fire starter) comprises a housing adapted to accommodate an energy source (e.g., a battery pack or a fuel tank) and an elongate extension having a proximal end connected to the housing and a distal end opposite the proximal end adapted to release radiant energy. The extension connects the energy source to the distal end and is formed of a material that can be easily flexed by hand to assume a plurality of different shapes and that can retain a given shape indefinitely. The housing and the distal end of the extension can each be conveniently positioned and oriented independently of the other. The housing is formed with a peripheral groove for accommodating the extension so that the extension can be wrapped around the housing for storage and to provide a compact configuration for use.

Abstract: The portable torch includes a light bulb assembly which can be drawn out from the main body to a desired place. The light bulb assembly has a clamping device for clamping the light bulb assembly adjacent to the desired place in order to provide better visibility.

Abstract: A lighting device is operative for use as a bookmark and as a reading light. The body of the lighting device is constructed in a substantially flat configuration wherein it can easily be placed between the pages of a book to mark a position therein. The device further includes a slide arm having a light source mounted at the end thereof. The slide arm is slidably movable outwardly of the body wherein the lamps are automatically turned on and positioned over the body. For use as a reading light, the body of the device is placed between pages of the book, or between one of the covers and the adjacent pages of the book, wherein the lights thereof are positioned substantially over the open pages of the book that are being read.

Abstract: The present invention is a spinning light device. The device primarily consists of a metallic battery case, a hard wire coil, and a number of insulated wires, light bulb sockets, and light bulbs. When the device is turned on by means of a switch, the user simply grasps the device by the metallic battery case and whirls the attached lights about in circular or other motions. The effect is to produce a trail of light behind the moving light bulb or bulbs. A sparkling effect may be added to the whirling of the illuminated device by attaching either a tinsel wrap or another reflective material to the hard wire coil.

Abstract: The invention is an illuminating device for television remote control. The device has a small support base for attachment to the underside of remote control units and at least one bendable arm that is offset from the center of the remote unit. The arm supports a lighting apparatus at the top of the arm. The device may be battery powered and the bendable arm provides for a variety of positions for the lighting means.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an adjustable-length removably-mountable integral holder system having an elongate holder body which includes a first entry located at its forward end and a second opening located at its rear end. One or both ends of the body may possess means for mounting or connecting one or more auxiliary lighting units. Each end of the housing includes means for engaging a structural member. The length of the housing can be axially adjusted to allow removable mounting of the system between the structural members of a vehicle and to accommodate different mounting spaces. The elongate housing includes at least two sections which are axially extendable with respect to one another and further can be spring biased to allow compression of the spring when one end of the housing is moved toward the other for producing a force of securement when the housing is positioned in a space between two structural members which space is smaller than the overall length of the housing in an uncompressed state.