Separate Lamp Housing Or Lamp Support Pivoted To Flashlight Casing Patents (Class 362/199)
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Patent number: 12038153Abstract: The present utility model discloses a safety focusing ignition flashlight device, including a cylinder, a housing, and several replaceable-members. The housing sleeves an end of the cylinder, and which extends and retracts axially along the cylinder; a first lens is arranged at a light-outlet of the cylinder, and the light-outlet is spliced with any replaceable-member to form a flashlight device; one replaceable-member includes a first end ring, and the ring and the housing hold the first lens; and another replaceable-member includes a second end ring and a second lens fixed on the second end ring wall, the ring and the housing hold the first lens, light emitted from the light outlet gathers to form an ignition point after passing through the first and second lens by adjusting an extension or retraction distance. By changing the replaceable-members, the flashlight device can provide a normal lighting function and satisfy an ignition requirement.Type: GrantFiled: June 13, 2023Date of Patent: July 16, 2024Assignee: GUANGZHOU TIANHUO ELECTRONIC TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD.Inventor: Yong'en Hu
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Patent number: 11920768Abstract: A mount system comprising a mount receiver, a light, and a mount attachment. The light includes a body, a head pivotably coupled relative to the body by a hinge, and a light emitting element mounted on the head. The mount attachment is configured to engage both the mount receiver and the light to secure the light to the mount receiver.Type: GrantFiled: July 11, 2022Date of Patent: March 5, 2024Assignee: Techtronic Cordless GPInventors: Brianna E. Williams, Lawrence Fung Pok Lo, Chun Kit Cheung
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Patent number: 11754265Abstract: A light includes a housing with a top face, a bottom face, a first side face, a second side face, and a surface arranged adjacent to the bottom face. The light also includes a head pivotally coupled to the housing, with a diffuser and a plurality of LEDs configured to emit light through the diffuser. The light also includes a power source configured to provide power to the plurality of LEDs. The top face, the bottom face, the first side face, the second side face, and the surface are each configured to support the light, and the surface is oriented at an oblique angle with respect to the bottom face.Type: GrantFiled: September 2, 2022Date of Patent: September 12, 2023Assignee: MILWAUKEE ELECTRIC TOOL CORPORATIONInventors: Justin D. Dorman, Jonathan M. Mantes, David Proeber, Jason D. Thurner
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Patent number: 11215330Abstract: An illumination device has a battery compartment with a pair of terminals electrically connected to one or more circuit elements housed in a pivotable illumination module through a pair of pivot joint elements. Each pivot joint element is disposed at a respective one of a pair of pivot joints about which the pivotable illumination module pivots. The battery compartment preferably includes a screwably-mounted cover having a securing lanyard attached to the illumination device at one of the pair of pivot joints.Type: GrantFiled: September 9, 2020Date of Patent: January 4, 2022Assignee: First-Light USA, LLCInventors: Jeremy B. Ross, Blake S. Good, Jacob A. Flagle
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Patent number: 11035516Abstract: Provided is a tripod, comprising a central axis, a mounting table, and a support leg, wherein the central axis runs through and is movably connected to the mounting table, and can slide relative to the mounting table; the support leg is movably connected to the mounting table and can rotate relative to the mounting table to open or be stored; and the central axis is provided thereon with a receiving slot, and when the support leg is being stored, it is rotated to be accommodated in the receiving slot. The support leg of the tripod can be accommodated in the receiving slot when being stored, thereby largely reducing the volume of the tripod and facilitating storage and carrying.Type: GrantFiled: September 11, 2019Date of Patent: June 15, 2021Assignee: SHENZHEN MAXIAOLU TECHNOLOGY CO., LTDInventor: Wei Lu
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Patent number: 11033352Abstract: Embodiments of claimed subject matter are directed to an illuminating surgical device comprising a single control element to control an array of illuminating elements and an array of louvers to direct light from the individual illuminating elements toward a surgical field.Type: GrantFiled: November 24, 2018Date of Patent: June 15, 2021Assignee: Illumix Surgical Canada Inc.Inventors: Anil Duggal, Paul Dobrovolskis, Roel H Kusters, Edsger Constant Pieter Smits, Stephan Harkema
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Patent number: 10470693Abstract: The optical sensing device is provided for receiving and transmitting a light signal. A light working area is defined according to a measurement range of the light signal. The optical sensing device includes a body, a transformation part and a signal unit. A light emitting unit and a light receiving unit are disposed at an end of the body, and the light emitting unit and the light receiving unit face the light working area. The transformation part pivots on the body. A light processing unit is disposed on the transformation part, and the light processing unit is capable of locating in the light working area for transmitting or receiving the light signal. The signal unit is configured for transmitting and processing the light signal.Type: GrantFiled: December 26, 2016Date of Patent: November 12, 2019Assignees: METAL INDUSTRIES RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT CENTREInventors: Ming-Hui Chen, Sheng-Hao Tseng, Kang-Yu Chu
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Patent number: 10323802Abstract: A pocket LED light includes a cylindrical lamp body, a pen clip provided on the lamp body, a power supply provided in the lamp body, a light emitting module electrically connected with the power supply, a rotating shaft and a hook. The light emitting module is located on the side opposite to the pen clip, and the light emitting module includes an LED main light element provided on the exterior and an LED light element provided on a face of a protruding end. The rotating shaft is vertically provided in the lamp body and rotatable within the lamp body. The light emitting module is hinged to an end of the rotating shaft extended beyond the lamp body. One end of the hook is rotatably provided at the bottom of the lamp body and the lamp body is provided with a slot which matches with the hook.Type: GrantFiled: October 11, 2017Date of Patent: June 18, 2019Assignee: Alliance Sports Group, L.P.Inventors: Shenjie Zheng, Jimmy Prieto
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Patent number: 10096805Abstract: A battery adapter cartridge for removably positioning in a battery compartment of an electrically-powered device to provide electrical power may comprise an elongated case having opposite ends and defining at least one bay configured to receive a battery. The case may include a perimeter wall defining a case interior and each bay occupies a section of the case interior, with an opening formed in the case for each bay. The case may include a pair of end walls each positioned at a respective end of the cartridge and a pair of electrical contacts mounted on the opposite ends walls. The cartridge may include at least one electrical connector configured to connect to a battery positioned in the at least one bay and the electrical connectors and the electrical contacts are connected.Type: GrantFiled: November 10, 2015Date of Patent: October 9, 2018Inventor: Adam T. Lewis
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Patent number: 9588403Abstract: A strobe device including, a strobe main body including a light emitting surface; a plate-like reflector provided on the strobe main body so as to be movable between a use position in which the reflector protrudes forward from the light emitting surface of the strobe main body and a storing position in which the reflector is retracted backward from the use position; a reflector magnetic member made of ferromagnetic material or permanent magnet and attached to the reflector; and a main body magnetic member made of ferromagnetic material or permanent magnet and attached to the strobe main body, wherein when the reflector approaches at least one of the use position and the storing position, the main body magnetic member magnetically attracts the reflector magnetic member and holds the reflector at the one of the use position and the storing position by magnetic attraction.Type: GrantFiled: January 27, 2015Date of Patent: March 7, 2017Assignee: NISSIN INDUSTRIES LTD.Inventor: Chun Nin Man
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Patent number: 9206951Abstract: A portable light may comprise: a light body; a source of electrical power disposable in the light body; a light head supported by the light body and including a light source; a switch for selectively actuating the light source; a USB connector on the light body for connecting to a source of electrical power; and an electronic circuit in the light body for controlling operation of the light source responsive to the electrical switch and for coupling electrical power received at the USB connector to the source of electrical power.Type: GrantFiled: December 20, 2013Date of Patent: December 8, 2015Assignee: Streamlight, Inc.Inventors: W. Ross McLennan, Matthew B. Dalton
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Patent number: 9068705Abstract: A 9-volt battery mounted flashlight including a lower housing fixedly mounted on the battery and an upper housing carrying an LED that pivots or rocks on the lower housing to turn the flashlight on and off. The upper housing has a pair of integral pivot bosses that mount in horizontal pivot bores in the lower housing so the upper housing rocks between on and off positions.Type: GrantFiled: October 7, 2008Date of Patent: June 30, 2015Inventor: Robert L. Carter
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Patent number: 9061628Abstract: A vehicle headlight comprising at least one lighting module mounted on a support. The module comprises a base with a mounting surface inclined backward and toward the top of the headlight. The support comprises a corresponding mounting surface. Positioning means with sliders are provided on these surfaces so as to be able to extract the module and fit it by a translational movement in a direction contained within the plane of the mounting surfaces. The housing comprises a removable portion positioned in the extension of the module in the direction of translation of the positioning means with sliders. The wall of the housing comprises precuts on the circumference of the removable portion. This arrangement makes is possible to easily replace a bulky lighting module such as that of a headlight with style functions.Type: GrantFiled: September 25, 2012Date of Patent: June 23, 2015Assignee: Valeo VisionInventors: Eric Moisy, Isidro Garcia, Jose-Antonio Aguilar Del Moral, Damien Cabanne, Antonio Contrelas-Luque, Jean-Francois Le Bars
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Patent number: 8974075Abstract: A flashlight has a casing having a front end, a light source axially secured in the housing inward of the front end, and a two-part connecting sleeve forward of the light source and having a rear part secured in the housing and a front part. Interengaging formations couple the parts together for only limited axial movement relative to each other, but lock them rotationally and prevent axial separation beyond a predetermined limit. A lens is mounted in the front part. A head sleeve secured to the front part extends axially rearward over the front end of the casing so that relative axial movement of the front and rear parts axially shifts the lens relative to the source.Type: GrantFiled: July 21, 2011Date of Patent: March 10, 2015Assignee: Zweibrueder Optoelectronics GmbHInventor: Rainer Opolka
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Publication number: 20150055332Abstract: A portable multi-purpose illumination device that wraps into a compact shape for storage and includes a holding and storage device; a positioning member that is extendable and that is connected to the holding and storage device and around which at least a portion of the positioning member is wrapped for storage; and a light source housed within the holding and storage device and powered by connection to a power source which is at least one of (a) a power supply electrically connected via the positioning member and (b) a detachable battery housed within the holding and storage means. The positioning member is manually deformable and may be attached to various structures. The holding and storage device additionally features a retainer for various lenses and mirrors. The illumination device may be used to view a target object obscured from direct view by an intervening object by positioning the mirror appropriately.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 21, 2013Publication date: February 26, 2015Inventor: Timothy M. Murphy
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Publication number: 20140313706Abstract: This invention provides an electrical apparatus that includes a main body portion, a battery pack, and a frame portion. The main body portion comprises a converting portion that may convert electric power to one of light, wind, heat, and sound; and an outputting portion. The battery pack may detachably mounted on a battery holder provided at the main body portion, and may supply electric power to the converting portion. The frame portion may rotatably support the main body portion, and may define a first ground contact plane that can contact a ground surface and a second ground contact plane that can contact the ground surface at a different angle from an angle of the first ground contact plane. The main body portion may be rotatable relative to the frame portion without contacting the ground surface.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 16, 2014Publication date: October 23, 2014Applicant: HITACHI KOKI CO., LTD.Inventors: Takafumi Itoh, Masato Sakai, Yoshinori Ishizawa, Masanori Okada, Hiroyuki Hasegawa, Takashi Kawamata
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Patent number: 8851697Abstract: A compact flashlight that allows a user to view documents in a dark situation without having to hold a flashlight. The pocket light fits easily over the top of the pocket and can be covered by a conventional pocket flap. The light is an LED display device that produces a significant amount of light so a user can check identification or documentation, as in a license check, or registration verification for police. The pocket light has a push button power switch that can be activated by the user through the fabric of their shirt.Type: GrantFiled: September 21, 2012Date of Patent: October 7, 2014Inventor: Brian Quittner
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Patent number: 8840264Abstract: A portable work light clamp system includes a first clamp handle assembly having a proximal end, a mid section and a distal end and a gripping/standing member rotatably coupled to the proximal end of the first clamp handle assembly, a second clamp handle assembly having a proximal end and a distal end and a gripping/standing member rotatably coupled to the proximal end of the second clamp handle assembly, a light assembly coupled to the distal end of the first clamp handle assembly that includes a swivel base member and a light housing pivotally coupled to the swivel base member by a light pivot to selectively pivot 50 degrees about a longitudinal axis of the light pivot and a light base coupled to the swivel base member and rotatable relative to the light base by a swivel connector to selectively rotate 360 degrees around a longitudinal axis of the light base.Type: GrantFiled: August 3, 2010Date of Patent: September 23, 2014Assignee: IBT Holdings, LLCInventors: Francisco Molina, Glenn Robinson
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Patent number: 8833962Abstract: A portable pocket light, comprising three sections; (1) a main body containing an electric circuitry board, battery compartment, and a power switch; (2) a lamp section containing a light source, a lens, and a means for rotatably attaching said lamp section to the main body and facilitating rotation of said lamp section in a 300 degree arc about the an extended axis of said main body, and (3) a sheath section comprising two prongs, and an axial means for rotating said main body an unimpaired 360 degrees within the confines of the two sheath prongs. The two prongs further facilitate a self-standing base by means of which the pocket light may rest on a surface and provide stable, adjustably aimed illumination in a plurality of directions and orientations. The pocket light is fabricated with an integral spring-loaded clip which enables temporary attachment of the pocket light to the brim of a wearer's cap, a shirt pocket, or other stable object.Type: GrantFiled: June 7, 2012Date of Patent: September 16, 2014Inventor: Wai-Shing Peter Ko
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Patent number: 8777446Abstract: A portable light may comprise a light body and a light head rotatable relative to the light body. The light head may comprise a light source that may be pivotable relative to a base of the light head. The light source may be electrically connected to the light body by rotatable coaxial connections between the light head and the light body and by rotatable coaxial electrical connections between the base of the light head and the light source. The light may optionally further comprise a hanger movable relative to the light body, or may comprise one or more magnets on the light body, or may comprise a clip on the light body, or a combination thereof.Type: GrantFiled: February 8, 2011Date of Patent: July 15, 2014Assignee: Streamlight, Inc.Inventors: Raymond L. Sharrah, Donald J. Keeley, Matthew B. Dalton
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Patent number: 8714788Abstract: A spotlight includes a main housing, an illumination device received in the main housing and an angle adjusting arrangement. The angle adjusting arrangement includes an adjustable handle and a locking mechanism. The adjustable handle, having a predetermined curvature, is outwardly extended and rotatably mounted to the main housing and is arranged to selectively and rotatably move with respect to the main housing so as to selectively adjust an angle of inclination between the adjustable handle and the main housing. The locking mechanism is coupled between the adjustable handle and the main housing for selectively retaining the adjustable handle at a predetermined angle of inclination with respect to the main housing so that when the adjustable handle is held by a user, the illumination device is arranged to generate the illumination at a predetermined orientation corresponding with the angle of inclination of the adjustable handle.Type: GrantFiled: March 21, 2012Date of Patent: May 6, 2014Inventor: Fermi Chi Hung Lau
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Patent number: 8628211Abstract: A lighting assembly is provided including a support member configured to engage an object that is to be illuminated. A solar cell is rotatably joined to the support member. A lighting member is powered by the solar cell. The lighting member is rotatably joined to the support member to position a light provided in the lighting member.Type: GrantFiled: October 25, 2011Date of Patent: January 14, 2014Assignee: Jensen Group, LLCInventors: William Mark Jensen, Heath A Doty
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Patent number: 8511847Abstract: A portable light may comprise: a generally rectangular light body having a pair of opposing extensions or projections thereon, the light body having a generally rectangular cavity for receiving a source of electrical power therein; a generally cylindrical light head rotatably supported between the extensions of the light body adjacent the light body, the light head including a light source for producing light; and a switch for selectively actuating the light source. The light may include interchangeably a generally rectangular battery or a plural cylindrical batteries, and the battery or batteries may be rechargeable.Type: GrantFiled: August 1, 2011Date of Patent: August 20, 2013Assignee: Streamlight, Inc.Inventors: Raymond L. Sharrah, Peter J. Ziegenfuss, Brian Orme
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Patent number: 8506111Abstract: An illumination device with an integrated adjustable articulating clamp that pivots about a hinge on the opposite end of the device. The clamp is used for the purpose of affixing the illumination device to stationary objects to allow a user to perform actions using both hands without having the hold onto the illuminating device. The clamp folds into a slot in the housing of the illumination device when not in use and allows the user to wield the illuminating device like a regular flashlight. Battery compartments are located on both sides of the slot inside the housing of the illuminating device.Type: GrantFiled: November 7, 2011Date of Patent: August 13, 2013Inventor: Waihiem R Woods
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Patent number: 8449146Abstract: A LED lamp assembly for use in a long passage includes an elongated rectangular housing carrying multiple power-output electric connectors, a power-input electric connector and a power switch, a flat rectangular light source having a light-emitting face and selectively fastened to a rectangular top end of housing in one of four angular positions that spaced from one another at 90° angle, and a mounting plate extending perpendicularly from one side of the rectangular end wall of the housing having a plurality a plurality of equiangularly spaced and smoothly arched mounting slots for mounting.Type: GrantFiled: June 9, 2011Date of Patent: May 28, 2013Assignee: USTA Co., Ltd.Inventor: Chi-Lin Chen
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Patent number: 8419207Abstract: A portable light assembly (200) has a light head (26) adapted to be housed in a protective container (12) and to be withdrawn therefrom when required for use. The light head (26) is attached to a swivel bracket (28) and is connected to a battery (25) also housed in the container. The portable light assembly includes mounting means (18) for supporting the light head (26) at locations in need of illumination. A handle (14) is connected to a lid (20) of the assembly, and the handle has a release member (36) for releasing an extension post arrangement (30, 32) from the protective container. This allows the extension post arrangement (30, 32), Nd (20), swivel bracket (28) and light head (26) to be slid upwardly by activating the release member (36) and lifting the handle (14).Type: GrantFiled: September 17, 2009Date of Patent: April 16, 2013Assignee: Golight Pty LimitedInventor: Glenn Smith
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Patent number: 8376569Abstract: A flashlight includes a lamp head configured to emit light; a lamp head holder including a lower base, an upper base and a first pivot mount supported by the upper base, the upper base being rotatably connected to the lower base such that the upper base and the lower base are rotatable relative to each other about a first axis of rotation, and the lamp head being rotatably connected to the pivot mount such that the lamp head is rotatable relative to the upper base about a second axis of rotation defined by the pivot mount; and a clamp pivotably connected to the lower base of the lamp head holder.Type: GrantFiled: September 28, 2011Date of Patent: February 19, 2013Assignee: Stanley Black & Decker, Inc.Inventors: Thomas Pelletier, Karl Vanderbeek, Brian McNeill
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Patent number: 8376570Abstract: A portable illumination system comprising distal and proximal members rotatably coupled to one another. The rotatable coupling between the members includes resistive rotational feedback across a plurality of independent rotational regions between the members. A rotational switching mechanism is configured to switch between an activated state and a deactivated state. The activated state includes an electrical coupling between an electrical power source and an electro-optical output device across a plurality of independent rotational regions between the members. The plurality of independent rotational regions of the activated state corresponds to a linear or lengthwise alignment between the distal activated indicator and the activated proximal indicator. The plurality of independent rotational regions of the resistive rotational feedback may be coordinated with the plurality of independent rotational regions of the activated state.Type: GrantFiled: November 5, 2009Date of Patent: February 19, 2013Assignee: Tactical Lighting Solutions, LLCInventors: Douglas Kennedy, Greg Kennedy
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Patent number: 8348454Abstract: A flashlight having a handle with a clamp integrated therein, so that the flashlight can be used in either hands-free or in a portable mode. The handle of the flashlight can comprise clamp arms that are biased in a closed position, and can form a clamp, which can be affixed to an object. A battery housing can be disposed between the clamp arms, or one or both of the clamp arms.Type: GrantFiled: January 30, 2009Date of Patent: January 8, 2013Assignee: Blackbeam LLCInventors: Louis F. Henry, Justin Cohen
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Patent number: 8317371Abstract: A LED dock light has a support surface, a plurality of light emitting diodes, a heatsink, and a flexible neck member. The light emitting diodes are coupled to a first side of the support surface and the heatsink is coupled to a second side of the support surface. The heatsink has a plurality of heat fins.Type: GrantFiled: December 30, 2009Date of Patent: November 27, 2012Assignee: Koninklijke Philips Electronics N.V.Inventors: Jamasbi Khosrow, David W. Knoble
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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: 8262246Abstract: A flashlight includes a lamp head configured to emit light; a lamp head holder including a lower base, an upper base and a first pivot mount supported by the upper base, the upper base being rotatably connected to the lower base such that the upper base and the lower base are rotatable relative to each other about a first axis of rotation, and the lamp head being rotatably connected to the pivot mount such that the lamp head is rotatable relative to the upper base about a second axis of rotation defined by the pivot mount; and a clamp pivotably connected to the lower base of the lamp head holder.Type: GrantFiled: March 20, 2009Date of Patent: September 11, 2012Assignee: Stanley Black & Decker, Inc.Inventors: Thomas Pelletier, Karl Vanderbeek, Brian McNeill
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Patent number: 8215790Abstract: A light-emitting product (for example, a flashlight) includes a first housing includes a light source for emitting light and a lens system that is adjustable in position relative to the light source. The second housing can be attached to the first housing and includes a power source for the light source. When the first housing and the second housing are attached, the first housing and the second housing can be moved relative to each other to adjust the position of the lens system relative to the position of the light source to focus the light from the light source.Type: GrantFiled: December 6, 2010Date of Patent: July 10, 2012Assignee: The Gillette CompanyInventors: Bryan L. Hesse, John Rotondo, Michael L. O'Banion, Joseph Paul, David Mathieu
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Patent number: 8215792Abstract: The present invention provides a lighting device having a plurality of light source assemblies within a light housing. The light source assemblies include a light emitting diode disposed in tubular lens. The light housing is attached to an edge of the body.Type: GrantFiled: December 13, 2011Date of Patent: July 10, 2012Assignee: Eveready Battery Company, Inc.Inventors: David R. Dalton, Angelo Kotsis, John R. Brown
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Patent number: 8194980Abstract: A device includes a setting section that sets a single-color amount limit and an ink total amount limit, an upper half outline constructing section, a lower half outline constructing section, a restricting outline constructing section, and a color space converter. The upper half outline points are points at which one or more color components are 0% and that satisfy the single-color amount limit and the ink total amount limit. The lower half outline points are points at which one or more color components satisfy the single-color amount limit and that satisfy the ink total amount limit. The restricting outline points satisfy the single-color amount limit and the ink total amount limit, and are connected to the upper or lower half outline points which satisfy the single-color amount limit and the ink total amount limit. The color space converter converts the constructed outline points into another color space.Type: GrantFiled: April 28, 2009Date of Patent: June 5, 2012Assignee: Fuji Xerox Co., Ltd.Inventor: Takuya Sakurai
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Patent number: 8182109Abstract: Various lighting device implementations and related methods may be used to selectively provide various types of light in response to user-actuated controls. In one example, a lighting device includes a plurality of light sources, a body, a head, and one or more controls adapted to adjust operation of the light sources. The body includes a housing. The head includes a bezel adapted to rotate relative to the body to select between at least a first one of the light sources and a second one of the light sources. The head also includes a lens adapted to rotate eccentrically relative to a centerline of the head in response to rotation of the bezel. The lens includes a light inlet adapted to be selectively positioned over the first light source, the second light source, or neither of the light sources as the lens rotates eccentrically relative to the centerline of the head.Type: GrantFiled: February 8, 2010Date of Patent: May 22, 2012Assignee: SureFire, LLCInventors: John W. Matthews, Michael D. Picciotta, William Wells
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Patent number: 8152329Abstract: A solar table lamp and solar flashlight combination includes a pivotal parallelepiped electricity generation and storage assembly including two solar cell panels mounted thereon, an internal circuit board, and a rechargeable battery. Electricity generated by the solar cell panels is supplied to the rechargeable battery for charging via the circuit board, and the circuit board can control on or off of the charging of the rechargeable battery. A pivotal parallelepiped illumination assembly includes a light source mounted on a front end, and a switch mounted thereon. Two links each include a first pivot pivotably connected to a midpoint of either side of the illumination assembly and a second pivot pivotably connected to a rear end of either side of the electricity generation and storage assembly.Type: GrantFiled: July 9, 2009Date of Patent: April 10, 2012Assignee: Chuan Cheng Hat Co., Ltd.Inventor: Sung-Yie Liao
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Patent number: 8147089Abstract: Various structures are provided that may be advantageously used in one or more illumination device designs. In one example, a lens is movable among a plurality of light sources to facilitate selection of which light source is used to provide light for the illumination device. In another example, electric power is provided only to the light source that is used to provide light for the illumination device. Rotation of a bezel of the light source can determine which light sources provides light for the light source and which light source receives electric power.Type: GrantFiled: October 9, 2008Date of Patent: April 3, 2012Assignee: SureFire, LLCInventors: John W. Matthews, Michael D. Picciotta, William Wells
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Patent number: 8142045Abstract: A portable utility light is provided for removable mounting to a surface, such as the side of an automobile, for providing temporary emergency lighting. The utility light includes a main body having first end portion adapted with mounting structure to facilitate removable attachment to a smooth surface, and a second end portion adapted with light emitting device, such as one or more light emitting diodes (“LED's”). The main body comprises an elongate generally cylindrical structure wherein the first and second portions are connected and capable of rotation relative to one another about an elongate axis. The main body first end includes a battery compartment for housing a battery power source, and is further adapted with a plurality of circumferentially spaced articulating legs.Type: GrantFiled: May 4, 2010Date of Patent: March 27, 2012Inventor: Jason Peak
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Patent number: 8128255Abstract: A structure for securing a conductive strip of a flashlight includes a flashlight main body formed therein with a receiving space for receiving batteries. The receiving space has a lateral surface formed with a groove whose cross-section tapers toward the center of the receiving space and is configured for receiving the conductive strip coupled to a switch assembly, along with an insulating element corresponding in width to the conductive strip and having a predetermined length. Once installed in the flashlight main body, the conductive strip is separated from the batteries in the receiving space, thereby preventing the batteries from overheating, which might otherwise result from direct contact with the conductive strip. The main body further has a rear end coupled with a pressing portion formed of a pliable material such that a switch of the switch assembly is switched on or off by pressing the pressing portion.Type: GrantFiled: June 16, 2009Date of Patent: March 6, 2012Assignee: Day Sun Industrial Corp.Inventor: Hsueh-Chu Yeh
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Publication number: 20120033414Abstract: A portable light may comprise: a generally rectangular light body having a pair of opposing extensions or projections thereon, the light body having a generally rectangular cavity for receiving a source of electrical power therein; a generally cylindrical light head rotatably supported between the extensions of the light body adjacent the light body, the light head including a light source for producing light; and a switch for selectively actuating the light source. The light may include interchangeably a generally rectangular battery or a plural cylindrical batteries, and the battery or batteries may be rechargeable.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 1, 2011Publication date: February 9, 2012Inventors: Raymond L. Sharrah, Peter J. Ziegenfuss, Brian Orme
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Publication number: 20120033415Abstract: A portable light may comprise a light body and a light head rotatable relative to the light body. The light head may comprise a light source that may be pivotable relative to a base of the light head. The light source may be electrically connected to the light body by rotatable coaxial connections between the light head and the light body and by rotatable coaxial electrical connections between the base of the light head and the light source. The light may optionally further comprise a hanger movable relative to the light body, or may comprise one or more magnets on the light body, or may comprise a clip on the light body, or a combination thereof.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 8, 2011Publication date: February 9, 2012Inventors: Raymond L. Sharrah, Donald J. Keeley, Matthew B. Dalton
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Patent number: 8087797Abstract: An illumination device includes independent light sources and pivotable legs. In an embodiment, each independent light source includes a head having an illumination element; a body; a power source holder configured to receive a power source for powering the illumination element; a switch configured to control the independent light source; and an electrical circuit configured to place the independent light source and at least one other independent light source in an electrically coupled state. The switch may be configured to control an illumination state of both the independent light source and the at least one other independent light source when in the electrically coupled state. The illumination provided by the illumination device may be adjusted to different angles with respect to a longitudinal axis of the illumination device by rotating each of the plurality of pivotable heads. The pivotable legs are movable between a retracted configuration and an expanded configuration.Type: GrantFiled: September 4, 2008Date of Patent: January 3, 2012Assignee: Stanley Black & Decker, Inc.Inventors: Thomas Pelletier, Brian McNeill, Robert St. John, Joshua Brown, David Ross
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Patent number: 8025420Abstract: A flashlight having a handle with a clamp integrated therein, so that the flashlight can be used in either hands-free or in a portable mode. A battery compartment can be disposed within one of the clamp arms.Type: GrantFiled: December 15, 2009Date of Patent: September 27, 2011Assignee: Blackbeam, LLCInventors: Louis F. Henry, Justin Cohen
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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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Patent number: 7889485Abstract: A display device module includes a display panel having a first side and a second side, a first receiving container having a first side and a second side, the first side receiving the first side of the display panel, and a grip protrusion formed on the second side of the first receiving container for engaging a jaw of a gripper.Type: GrantFiled: October 29, 2008Date of Patent: February 15, 2011Assignee: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.Inventors: Jin-Ho Cho, Chul-Woo Lee, Young-Jae Lee, Byung-Cheon Yoo, Jae-Woo Jang, Nam-Sik Ko, Kyung-Deuk Park
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Patent number: 7857481Abstract: Disclosed herein is a multi-functional traffic signal stick, which has a red signal LED part for providing a signal stick function and a white signal LED part for providing a flash light function, and which a police officer carries on the road. The multi-functional traffic signal stick can be carried conveniently as a flash light by telescoping each joint of a length-adjustable flashing tube manufactured in an antenna type into a larger tube, and used as a signal stick, which is well seen from a far distance, by stretching each joint of the length-adjustable flashing tube like an antenna. In addition, the present invention can serve to inform danger or accidents when being mounted uprightly on the road or a proper place such that three supporting rods mounted on a grip part at regular intervals are unfolded to support the signal stick.Type: GrantFiled: January 29, 2005Date of Patent: December 28, 2010Inventors: Young-Jik Oh, Byung-Hoon Jun, Jae-Kyu Kwon
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Patent number: 7850329Abstract: A flashlight having a handle with a clamp integrated therein, so that the flashlight can be used in either hands-free or in a portable mode. A battery compartment is disposed within one of the clamp arms.Type: GrantFiled: May 6, 2008Date of Patent: December 14, 2010Assignee: Blackbeam, LLCInventors: Louis F. Henry, Justin Cohen
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Patent number: 7850331Abstract: The present invention provides a lighting device having a body and a plurality of light source assemblies within a light housing. The light source assemblies include a light emitting diode disposed in tubular lens. The light housing is attached to an edge of the body.Type: GrantFiled: January 27, 2009Date of Patent: December 14, 2010Assignee: Eveready Battery Company, Inc.Inventors: David R. Dalton, Angelo Kotsis, John R Brown
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Publication number: 20100277899Abstract: A portable utility light is provided for removable mounting to a surface, such as the side of an automobile, for providing temporary emergency lighting. The utility light includes a main body having first end portion adapted with mounting structure to facilitate removable attachment to a smooth surface, and a second end portion adapted with light emitting device, such as one or more light emitting diodes (“LED's”). The main body comprises an elongate generally cylindrical structure wherein the first and second portions are connected and capable of rotation relative to one another about an elongate axis. The main body first end includes a battery compartment for housing a battery power source, and is further adapted with a plurality of circumferentially spaced articulating legs. Each articulating leg is configurable between a stowed configuration wherein the leg is substantially parallel with the longitudinal axis of the main body, and a deployed configuration wherein the leg is angularly disposed outward.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 4, 2010Publication date: November 4, 2010Inventor: Jason Peak