Abstract: Self-contained starboard and port light units that are receivable in the back-swept hollow arms of a bicycle handlebar to provide blinking light signals that are highly visible to drivers of vehicles to the rear of the bicyclist. Each unit includes a tubular battery case adapted to wedge into a handlebar arm. The open front end of the case projects from the arm and has an edge contact thereon that is connected to the base pole of the battery whose center pole is exposed at the front end of the case. Coupled to the front end of the case is a rotatable beacon assembly formed by a lens and a cylindrical mounting therefor within which is a light bulb whose center terminal engages the center pole of the battery and whose base terminal is connected to a movable switch contact that only engages the edge contact on the case when the rotatable assembly is caused to assume a particular angular position. The light bulb incorporates a thermostatic interrupter to effect intermittent energization thereof.

Abstract: A flashlight having a delayed action switch assembly which functions to connect a light bulb to a battery supply. Included in the assembly is a pivoted trigger lever mounted on the underside of the flashlight handle. The lever is biased by a leaf spring forming the first contact of a leaf spring switch having a second contact and an intermediate contact interposed between the first and second contacts, the contacts being normally disengaged from each other. The switch is closed only when the first and second contacts engage the intermediate contact. Also included in the flashlight is a slide actuator on the upper side of the handle which cooperates with the second contact, such that when the actuator is in its forward "on" position, the second contact is deflected to engage the intermediate contact, and when in its rear "off" position, the second contact is disengaged.

Abstract: A compact battery-powered flashlight adapted for underwater use which includes a casing, an illumination unit, a sealant device and a connection device. The casing is hollow and substantially oval in cross section while having a closed rear end and a head receiving forward end. The head receiving forward end of the casing has a hollow outwardly protruding cylindrical neck. The casing further is adapted to receive at least two parallel adjacent rows of batteries with at least one battery per row. The casing neck is axially aligned with one of the rows of received batteries. The illumination unit is mounted upon the neck and generates light upon electrical connection to the batteries. The sealant device is disposed between the illumination unit and the neck for providing a watertight seal therebetween. The connection device is used to electrically connect the illumination device to the batteries received within the casing.

Abstract: An electric torch comprises a collapsible tubular casing made of a fabric material or a leather, a front cover body including a transparent plate, a reflector and a light bulb mounted therein, a substantially tubular connecting member interconnecting the front cover body and the collapsible tubular casing, and an electric circuit means connected with the light bulb and the cells so as to produce light.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is an improved emergency illuminated lifeline including a buoyant housing in which may be stored a length of line which may be payed out during an emergency. In the preferred embodiment, the housing also includes a battery powered light which may be activated by pulling on the end of the lifeline affixed in the housing. Two embodiments of actuation of the light through pulling of the line are disclosed.

Abstract: A pocket flashlight utilizes a push button type of switch assembly retained in one end of a cylindrical casing by a metal retainer. A lamp bulb is disposed in the other end of the casing. The switch assembly includes a shuttle formed of conductive material which is movable within a sleeve into and out of electrical contact with the retainer to illuminate and extinguish the bulb. The switch assembly also includes a rotor and a plunger movably disposed in the sleeve. The shuttle may be locked in electrical contact with the retainer by engaging teeth on the rotor with splines on the sleeve.

Abstract: A light source assembly comprises a lamp holder and a battery frame detachably attached thereto for mechanical and electrical connection.

Abstract: A rechargeable flashlight assembly intended particularly for use in automobiles, aircraft, boats and other automotive vehicles, which serves to assure that an operable flashlight will be available at all times. The assembly comprises a receptacle adapted to be mounted on the dashboard, or other suitable location in the vehicle, and which houses an electrical charging unit; and a flashlight containing rechargeable batteries which is constructed to be inserted into the receptacle when not in use to establish contact with the charging units so that its battieries will be maintained in a charged state.

Abstract: A tubular battery-receiving casing has a resilient member at one end urging a first conductor into electrical contact with one terminal of a battery assembly. Such first conductor includes a portion extending lengthwise along a side of the casing. At the other end of the casing, a lamp assembly has a conductor with a V-shaped annular portion forming a flared groove. Such annular portion is in electrical contact with the other battery terminal through the positive and negative terminals of a lamp. A switch member in the form of a long loop of conductive material return bent at both ends is slidable lengthwise of the casing to connect and disconnect the base and lamp conductors. The leading end of the switch loop fits in the flared groove of the conductor for a reliable electrical connection.

Abstract: A miniature flashlight utilizes a standard type of bulb commonly used in standard size flashlights. In the preferred embodiment, the miniature flashlight includes a cylindrical casing containing a pair of batteries. A bulb disposed in the casing has a first terminal connected to the positive terminal of one of the batteries. The bulb has a cylindrical metallic base with an integral annular flange that forms a second terminal of the bulb. The casing carries a conductive flange for contacting the annular flange of the bulb in order to illuminate the bulb. The miniature flashlight of the preferred embodiment also includes a shuttle switch formed of nonconductive material which is operable for extinguishing the bulb by moving the bulb in a direction which moves its annular flange away from the conductive flange on the casing. The shuttle switch is generally ring shaped with a plurality of lugs for engaging the annular flange of the bulb.

Abstract: A water activated locus identifying device for attachment to articles apt to be lost in a body of water wherein the water activation serves to operate an electric light thereby making the locus of the article more easily identified.

Abstract: A hand-held, focusable beam flashlight has a barrel portion, a head unit, and a socket/switch assembly coupling the head unit to the barrel portion. The barrel portion has only one open end, thus eliminating the need for a tail cap. The socket/switch assembly is mounted on the open end of the barrel and retains one or more power cells therein. The switching mechanism is independent of the force necessary to maintain the power cell in electrical contact with the socket/switch assembly. The head unit is formed to controllably translate axially relative to the socket/switch assembly. The head unit includes means mechanically coupled to the switching mechanism whereby the electrical circuit to the flashlight bulb may be switched off and on as the head unit translates along the socket/switch assembly. The switching mechanism has essentially no slack, and therefore switching occurs with only a small axial movement of the head unit.

Abstract: In a flashlight, the bulb is attached to a bulb-holding frame within the body of the flashlight instead of to the reflector. The bulb-holding frame has a mounting member with an inner diameter larger than the base of the bulb but smaller than a flange formed on the bulb. A locking hook extends from the mounting member and cooperates with a notch formed in flange so as to connect the bulb to the bulb-holding frame.

Abstract: A squeeze-on flashlight in which a pair of batteries is provided in a plastic housing, one of the batteries having an outer metallic covering for selective electrical connection with a pair of elongated flexible finger elements positioned about the one battery. The finger elements extend from a spiral mount formed by a pair of loops which loops threadingly receive the threaded mounting cap of a light bulb mounted at the end of the housing remote from the end housing the one battery. By squeezing the outer plastic housing, the finger elements are urged into contact with the outer metallic cover of the one battery, to thereby close an electric circuit in series with the light bulb.

Abstract: A combination flashlight/handle attachment for a thermos bottle or other cylindrical beverage container comprising a removable handle mechanism containing a flashlight casing with operating switch, the operating switch being positioned so that it may be operated by the hand gripping the handle. The handle/light combination is easily affixed to the thermos bottle by pliable straps with fastening means, and can be easily removed for cleaning and storage.

Abstract: An automatically-lighting flashlight assembly includes a flashlight and a holder. The flashlight includes a housing receiving an upper and a lower batteries in series connection and a light bulb arrangement, and two springs which bias the batteries normally to light the light bulb. The housing further includes a through hole at a location where the cathode of the upper battery meets the anode of the lower battery. The holder, which is coated with phosphorescent material and which is mountable, includes means for gripping the flashlight against the holder, and a separating rod which can extend into the through hole in the housing and between the batteries, breaking the electrical connection and extinguishing the light bulb. By this arrangement, the flashlight lights automatically when removed from the holder and is extinguished automatically when replaced in the holder.

Abstract: A combined flashlight and whistle baton comprising a telescopic cylinder, a handle portion and a sounder which are detachable for various uses. The telescopic cylinder is composed of more than the transparent sleeving members and connects the handle portion with their corresponding engagement elements. The sounder is formed of a insert chip shape which is inputted into a receiving seat situated on the handle portion and is controlled by a battery to activate a sounder.

Abstract: There is disclosed an illuminating device support to be used primarily in combination with illuminating devices having an adjustable light reflector for the purpose of providing the device with prepositional support, or suspension, in almost any given area of device usage such that the device need not be hand held, leaving the hands free for other activity, which comprises of flanges attached to either side of the device casing and extending downward, terminating in a flange bottom edge, said flanges configured to receive and latch the reflector into a stored position, said flanges having a rotor shaft bearing to rotatably receive the rotor shaft on a Z axis, providing the rotor and attached leg with 360.degree. of Z axis rotation; a rotor having a rotor shaft and leg shaft bearings, said leg shaft bearings to rotatably receive the leg shaft on a Y axis, providing the leg with about 180.degree.

Abstract: A waterproof flashlight wherein the flashlight is activated by means of a switch located in the flashlight's end cap. Another aspect of the invention being the orientation of the positive terminals of the flashlight's batteries away from the head assembly.

Abstract: A miniature flashlight utilizes a standard type of bulb commonly used in standard size flashlights. In the preferred embodiment, the miniature flashlight includes a cylindrical casing containing a pair of batteries. A bulb disposed in the casing has a first terminal connected to the positive terminal of one of the batteries. The bulb has a cylindrical metallic base with an integral annular flange that forms a second terminal of the bulb. The casing carries a conductive flange for contacting the annular flange of the bulb in order to illuminate the bulb. The miniature flashlight of the preferred embodiment also includes a shuttle switch formed of nonconductive material which is operable for extinguishing the bulb by moving the bulb in a direction which moves its annular flange away from the conductive flange on the casing. The shuttle switch is generally ring shaped with a plurality of lugs for engaging the annular flange of the bulb.

Abstract: An electric flashlight with removable front cover is provided with a pivotal battery keeper mounting the light bulb, the socket for the light bulb, and a battery contact of the flashlight. The battery keeper pivots about a hinge portion so that the batteries can be changed without the possibility of losing or damaging any parts, such as the light bulb, thereby improving the procedure for changing batteries in the flashlight.

Abstract: A portable lighting arrangement includes a case formed of a plastic material, a cap having therein a reflector and an electric bulb and attached detachably and watertightly to an opening in said case, a battery holder adapted to detachably mount therein a plurality of dry batteries through said opening along the outer surface thereof, a pair of connecting pieces provided at the front end of said holder, a pair of contacts provided at the rear end of said holder, and a switch attached watertightly to the rear end of said case.

Abstract: A toy light sword including a hollow blade with a fluorescent coating on the inside, or it may be translucent and tend to glow when illuminated. A stroboscopic lamp unit is discharged by a switch to provide a burst of high intensity light and a glow on the sword blade. An inertial switch is provided in the blade in one optional embodiment whereby the high-intensity light is discharged when the sword is moved against an object to indicate that contact has been made. Also, a sound generator can be provided to emit a sound when the burst of light occurs. An exemplary circuit for use with the light sword is also part of the invention.

Abstract: A combination flashlight/handle attachment for a thermos bottle or other cylindrical beverage container comprising a removable handle mechanism containing a flashlight casing with operating switch, the operating switch being positioned so that it may be operated by the hand gripping the handle. The handle/light combination is easily affixed to the thermos bottle by pliable straps with fastening means, and can be easily removed for cleaning and storage.

Abstract: To provide for maximum light intensity in a selected mode of operation--th or flashlight mode or warning flasher mode, an elongated tubular housing has a body portion (2) and a head portion (3), the two portions being connected together by a hollow tube (17) secured preferably to the head portion (3) and slideable within the body portion. A reflector system (5) is secured to the head portion, and the halogen incandescent lamp seated on the body portion. For flashlight operation, the reflector system is fitted over the halogen incandescent lamp, and light from the lamp is directed axially outwardly of the flash lamp; for blinker operation, the entire head portion is pulled upwardly, along with the reflector for a distance, such that the reflector will clear the halogen incandescent lamp (16), thus providing for 360.degree. light radiation--with respect to the axis of the lamp--and essentially directing all light from the halogen incandescent lamp for blinder or warning purposes.

Abstract: To efficiently utilize a halogen incandescent lamp in a flashlight, while oviding for essentially uniform illumination of respective spot and flood fields, the halogen incandescent lamp (11) is located within an elliptical reflector portion (12), with the filament of the lamp at one of the focal points of the ellipse. A part spherical reflector portion (13) is joined to the elliptical portion (12). At or close to the second focal point of the ellipse, a diaphragm (14) is located, which diaphragm is imaged by a condenser lens (16). The change between spot and flood illumination is obtained by varying the diaphragm opening, for example by a variable diaphragm size opening, or shifting the diaphragm towards and away from the first focal point.

Abstract: Lamp, including a head, a concave mirror reflector disposed in the head, a battery case, and a carrier for a light source being integral with the battery case forming a one-piece unit, the reflector and the carrier being movable to each other in axial direction, and a method for producing the lamp.

Abstract: A penlite the body of which is made from two reinforced plastic half-bodies which are joined along one common edge by an integral web hinge.

Abstract: A self contained light source consisting of a metal cylinder, preferably aluminum, encasing a battery threaded into one end of the aluminum cylinder there being a non conducting insulator which is manufactured to fit into bore of a commercial transparent archers nock. Located in hollow bore of said commercial nock there being a L.E.D. which is energized by screwing nock assembly into aluminum cylinder there by completing electrical circuit. The L.E.D. is selected to impose the proper current demand on the battery, which by its size becomes self limiting and is unable to burn out the L.E.D., there by eliminating all other electrical voltage controlling devices. The above described components form a unit assembly which may be glued into any commercial tubular arrow with minor modifications to the arrow.

Abstract: A flashlight is fabricated from a conventional design and a conventional means for energizing it. The flashlight has a casing for holding the batteries. The casing is closed at one end and the other end is flared for holding the reflective dish, which has the bulb secured through an opening in its base. A transparent lens seals the volume of the dish. A bezel or rim attaches around the circumference of the lens. The bezel is made of a translucent plastic material, which has a phosphor material embedded into it. When the bulb is energized, the light beam touches the periphery of the bezel as it shines and charges the phosphor material. The flashlight and bezel can also be left in the sunlight to charge the phosphor material. After the phosphor material has been charged, the bezel emits a long-lasting glow called phosphorescence so that the flashlight can be found in the dark.

Abstract: A portable flashlight comprises an elongate battery casing and a swivelling flashlight head connected to one end of the casing through a ball-and-socket connection which forms part of the electrical circuit connecting the batteries to the flashlight bulb. A removable support pad is provided for attachment to an end cap of the casing for supporting the casing in vertical position while permitting swivelling movements of the flashlight head, and the casing further includes a transversely extending support pad for supporting the casing on its side and a magnetic assembly for magnetically attaching the casing to a support surface.

Abstract: A diver's flashlight having a unitary case with a closed end and with a battery pack in said case seated against a spring. A connector strip is positioned in the case and provides spaced-apart contactor portions at opposite ends of the case. A removable barrel is in watertight threaded engagement with the case and is positioned over a reflector block with a halogen lamp mounted in a reflector in the reflector block. Threading the barrel onto the case overcomes the spring pressure and completes the circuit between the bulb and the battery pack through the connector strip to switch the flashlight on and off. A battery charging unit incorporates a removable charging head which replaces the reflector block and barrel for in-place charging of the battery pack of the flashlight. In a second embodiment the lamp is adjustably mounted in the reflector block permitting selective positioning of the lamp with respect to the reflector to focus the flashlight beam in conjunction with the switch operation.

Abstract: A multi-section multi-purpose hand light incorporates a shade casing, a head cover, a refraction hood, red filter lens and a body comprised of a number of cylindrical sections. The red filter lens can be releasably fastened to the retractable refraction hood. The light being emitted thereby will be a focused red light beam surrounded by an aureole of white light. This hand light may serve as a striking signal for help where needed to facilitate search and rescue efforts by a tracing team. The intensity of illumination can be increased by an increased number of the cylindrical sections. Spare bulbs or replacement parts can be stored in the bottom section of the body. The hand light also serves as a regular hand light by removing the red filter lens from the hood and coupling it to the bottom section of the hand light.

Abstract: There is disclosed an adjustable light reflector to be used in combination with an illuminating device for the purpose of reflecting light into almost any desired direction which comprises of a hood having a reflective surface on the underside of the top surface, said top surface having arms attached on either side, said arms extending downward and each arm having a rotatable attaching means receiver and latch receiving means on the lower end; a collar means having made thereupon two rotatable attaching means, each said means being rotatably engaged with a rotatable attaching means receiver; an illuminating device casing having latch means, hood receiving means and a collar means receiver, said collar means receiver positioned near the light emitting end and concentric to the longitudinal axis of the said illuminating device casing, the collar means receiver to rotatably receive the collar means, the latch means to engage the latch receiving means and the hood receiving means to receive the hood.

Abstract: This invention, in the preferred embodiment, relates to battery powered hand held lamps, commonly known as flashlights, or when in compact form as pen or pocket lights. More specifically, the invention relates to quasi-blackout applications and uses that require fast visual recovery in darkness and minimum personal exposure of the operator of the device.

Abstract: A pen light comprising a hollow substantially cylindrical housing having a retainer member secured to the rear portion thereof to house a single voltage source in operative engagement with a light source, a first conductor member movable between a first and second position and a second conductor member each disposed within the hollow substantially cylindrical housing to operatively engage the light source and the voltage source respectively and an actuator clip attached to the hollow substantially cylindrical housing movable between a first and second position to selectively engage the first conductor member such that when the actuator clip is in the first position the first conductor member is separated from the second conductor member to form an open circuit and when the actuator clip is in the second position the actuator clip engages the first conductor member to move the first conductor member from the first position to second position whereby the first conductor member engages the second conductor membe

Abstract: Although small enough to fit in a purse, this flashlight operates on six volts using a full-size flashlight bulb and casts a bright and quite-uniform beam of light, primarily for brief uses at relatively short range.The uniformity of the beam is obtained by a novel optical system, that includes an unsilvered, preferably generally parabolic reflector and a beam-narrowing lens. The combination of compactness and brightness is obtained by novel arrangement of the bulb and four penlight cells within the battery case, enhanced by the geometry of the reflector and lens.

Abstract: A flexible flashlight which may provide light at any angle even in an environment in which the area in which to position a flashlight is extremely limited. A bellows is provided one end of which is threaded onto the body tube of a flashlight, the other end of which contains a bulb along with a lens and bezel. The bellows is made of a semi-rigid material so that once its curvature is formed it will remain fixed indefinitely until reformed by the user. The flexible flashlight may be placed on any flat surface or may be attached to any ferro-magnetic surface. In either case once the flashlight has been positioned both hands are free to perform work. An internal coiled helical cord is provided inside the bellows section to assure good electrical connection and to minimize the possibility of damaging the electrical pathway due to frequent flexion of the bellows.

Abstract: The present invention relates to torches. The torch described herein has two components which together define a case containing battery means and a bulb, with a seal located between the two components. The torch is operated by causing relative movement between the two components.

Abstract: A headlamp assembly 10 including an elastic headband 16 and a tubular shaped clip 14 adhesively bonded to the elastic headband. A commonly available flashlight 12 can be inserted into a holster-like clip for use as a headlamp, or alternatively, it can be withdrawn from the clip for use as a flashlight. When used as a headlamp, the clip positions the light source of the flashlight behind the user's eye 30 with its light beam 34 angled toward the line of sight 36 of the user. The user may direct the light beam by rotating the headband to the appropriate position. Grit particles within the tubular section 22 of the clip act to grasp and retain the flashlight.

Abstract: A flashlight in accordance with the preferred embodiment of the invention includes a housing enclosing an insulating battery retaining member formed with spring arms for retaining a pair of batteries in spaced-apart relationship. Further included is a light bulb having a conductive support element one leg of which is in electrical contact with the surface of one battery while being maintained in fixed space relation between the retaining housing and the other positive battery post, as to the other leg. Adjacent the opposite end of the housing a conductive switch member is frictionally retained on the positive post of one battery and extends between the battery retaining member and a flexible wall of the housing.

Abstract: Miniature flashlight consisting of a case (1) of moulded plastics material closed by a cover (2) that is at least partly metallic and containing a cell (18), an electric bulb (11-12) and a pressure spring (16), characterized in that the whole unit is flat in shape, comprising two facing walls formed respectively by the bottom wall (7) of the case and by at least a portion of the cover (2); in that the cell (18) consists of a flat cylindrical cell the casing of which is in contact with the center contact stud (19) of the bulb (12) and the opposite polarity contact (20) of which is oriented towards the cover (2); in that the bottom wall (7) of the case (1) comprises parts (9, 10) enabling the socket (11) of the bulb (12) to be housed and restrained; and in that at least one of the two facing walls (7 and 2) is flexible enough for compression of the unit between the fingers (25) to bring the socket (11) or the cell (18) contact (20) into contact with the conducting portion of the cover (2).

Abstract: A combined fluorescent lamp and spotlight which is simple to manufacture and assemble has a trough-shaped body member of generally rectangular section with tubular cylindrical projections at its ends and a chassis member received on the trough-shaped body member and closing the open side thereof, the chassis member mounting a bulb holder for a bulb, fluorescent tube mounting members, a printed circuit board, a switch and battery contacts such that all the electrical components requiring connection together are all provided on the chassis member which can be completely wired before being engaged on the trough-shaped body member to close the open side thereof.

Abstract: A small portable, lightweight, long life, battery powered light includes fastening means for fastening it near the end of a fishing rod so that a fisherman can see the fishing rod tip move during darkness. The closure cap for the battery compartment forms the switch, and the lens includes light diffusion lines to soften the glow.

Abstract: A protective sleeve that can be slipped over the knurled barrel of a flashlight or similar article to protect surrounding objects from the abrasive action of the knurling is composed of a resilient slip-resistant vinyl. When applied over the barrel of the flashlight, the vinyl sleeve provides a non-abrasive but slip-resistant surface for gripping. The inside diameter of the sleeve is less than the outside diameter of the barrel of the flashlight, and a household detergent is used as a lubricant to facilitate slipping the sleeve onto the barrel of the flashlight.

Abstract: A flashlight has a battery housing and a head. A carriage is slidably mounted on opposing walls of the head. The carriage carries a socket for holding a flashlight bulb. A tab on the carriage is accessible to one's finger to enable movement of the carriage and the bulb carried thereby in any one of a number of positions, thereby to control the beam width.

Abstract: Disclosed is a miniature battery-operated light which, except for the necessary batteries, bulb and electrical contacts, is entirely made of molded pieces of thermoplastic material assembled manually by snap-fit or friction-fit. The same housing can be used either with a lid assembly having a flashlight reflector or with a smaller lid assembly without a reflector.

Abstract: A variable focus flashlight has a cylindrical flashlight body and a separate flashlight head which is threadedly secured to the body. A bulb is supported in fixed relation to the body, and a reflector is supported in fixed relation to the head. Rotation of the head changes its longitudinal position relative to the body, hence moving the reflector either forwardly or rearwardly relative to the bulb and thereby adjusting the focus of the flashlight beam.In order to retain the selected focus adjustment, an expansible spring is disposed partly inside the flashlight body and partly inside the flashlight head, the corresponding ends of the spring being seated in respective ones of those members. The expansive force of the spring biases the interengaging threads of the flashlight head and body, producing a substantial frictional force so as to retain the desired rotational position of the head.

Abstract: The flashlight of the invention includes an improved mechanism for selectively varying the light beam intensity and area. The mechanism includes a cam member, and abutting head and outer switch housing shoulders, which enable movement of the bulb forwardly and rearwardly relative to the light reflector by rotation of the head of the flashlight, so as to selectively vary the intensity and area of the light beam, while preventing axial movement of the head and light reflector. The flashlight includes structural means for recharging its battery; and a battery charger/flashlight holder is designed to retain the flashlight and charge the batteries when the flashlight is stored therein. A shield in the lens prevents damage from heat emitted by a high intensity halogen bulb.

Abstract: A clamp light construction which includes a clamp construction having connected thereto a portable light whereby the light can be readily used independently of the clamp construction and/or in conjunction therewith; and whereby the light beam when utilized in conjunction with the associated clamp construction can be securely maintained on a support thereby permitting both hands of an operator to be free to perform a work function other than holding the light during a work performing operation; and whereby the light so supported can be adjusted to direct its light beam on the work area. The clamp construction is also readily adapted to support other devices other than a light.