Abstract: A lighting assembly that incorporates a high brightness LED in a compact assembly that is sealed and sufficiently durable for a continuous operational range of between 350 feet below sea level and 35,000 feet above sea level. Further, the flashlight of the present invention includes a novel modular interface arrangement that allows the flashlight to be interfaced with a variety of different equipment or reconfigured in order to facilitate use for different functionality such as a marker light, a runway indicator light or a weapon mounted light.

Abstract: A combination for use in aligning a substantial point source of light with respect to an axis of a reflector is provided. The combination includes a reflector, a lamp bulb having a substantial point source of light, and a movable lamp bulb holder. The movable holder may be moved using an actuating member. The reflector has a first open end for emitting a light beam, a second end and an axis extending between the first and second reflector ends. The lamp bulb is secured to the movable holder and is disposed about the second end of the reflector. The actuating member is operatively coupled to the movable holder at an actuation interface for moving the substantial point source of light relative to the axis of the reflector and aligning the substantial point source of light with the reflector axis and the focal point of the reflector. Flashlights employing the combination are provided.

Abstract: An improved tail cap assembly having features that allow direct electrical contact between a battery and the barrel of a flashlight is provided. The tail cap assembly includes a cap and a conductive spring. The cap is adapted to engage with the flashlight barrel. The tail cap assembly includes a cap which has a seat, two ears extending from the seat and gaps between the two ears. A conductive spring that includes a base portion is disposed between the ears. At least a part of the base portion is arranged to bear against the seat. And the base portion extends outward in a radial direction through at least one of the gaps. The conductive spring may be a coil spring, and the base portion is oval or asymmetrical shaped.

Abstract: A multiple swivel flashlight provides a stable housing with flat bottom for ready support on most surfaces, as well as a pair of lamp reflector arms which are either conducting or carry conductors to supply the reflectors with the voltage and current needed to drive the lamps. Where the exterior of the support arms are conducting, they are either coated or painted to insulate the exterior. Where the support arms are non-conducting, conductors are either inlaid or attached, preferably along the interior surface of the conductors. The support arms support the reflectors at an angle in order to enable the user to optimally adjust the position of the multiple swivel flashlight.

Abstract: The invention provides a light source (1, 200), especially a portable light source (1, 200) used to illuminate a medical or precision mechanical working area, with a casing (2), with a light diode (4) held by the casing (2), with a primary focusing lens (6, 6a) held by the casing (2) in the direction of emissions (2a) from the light emitting diode (4), with a secondary focusing lens (8) held by the casing (2) positioned behind the primary focusing lens (6, 6a) in the direction of emissions (2a) from the light emitting diode (4), and that has a largely cylindrical recess (10), with the characteristic that a floor (12) of the recess (10) facing the primary focusing lens (6, 6a) is curved in the direction of the primary focusing lens (6, 6a).

Abstract: A flashlight has a head assembly with a charging member extending laterally to an external charging contact and a barrel slidably housing a battery assembly. A tail assembly having a slidable actuating member is positioned in abutment with the battery assembly. A connection module is positioned in the head assembly, an has a continuous connection means for maintaining a continuous electrical connection between the charging member and the battery, and also intermittent connection mechanism for intermittenly connecting the battery with the lamp.

Abstract: A portable high-intensity ultraviolet (UV-C) light gun is provided, the gun comprised of a high-intensity UV-C emitting light bulb mounted into a gun assembly. The gun assembly includes means for gathering and directing the high-intensity light emitted from the bulb and focusing the light into a beam that can be directed to a target. The gun assembly includes a light box that includes a bulb mount having electrical terminals for electrically connecting a UV bulb to a power source, and further includes a mirror for gathering and reflecting the emitted light towards an opening provided in the light box. One end of an elongated cylindrical hollow light tube is connected to the opening for channeling and focusing the emitted and reflected light from the light box toward the opposite open end of the tube. The tube can include a nozzle for further focusing and directing of the emitted light. Methods of using the gun to eradicate pathogens and other biological organisms are also provided.

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

Abstract: A pocket flashlight includes a base member, a light emitting member, and a support member. These members lie pivotally connected to one another. The light emitting member includes a light source, a power source connected to the light source, and a housing for containing the light source and the power source.

Abstract: An apparatus for lighting and magnifying having a tubular housing containing a power means, an illumination means, and an illumination means cover; a magnifying lens, the said magnifying lens being substantially the same size and shape as the illumination means cover; and a hinge connecting the tubular housing and the magnifying lens, allowing the magnifying lens to rotate a maximum of 270 degrees.

Abstract: A flashlight with changeable filter structure comprising a cylindrical inner casing and a cylindrical filter base slides into the inner casing. The filter base comprises a female clasp and multiple hinge sets. On the exterior on the filter base, there are ribs and a gap. Multiple filter covers are provided and each filter cover comprises a cover and a filter. The cover is used to fix the filter. There is a hinge set on the filter cover. The hinge set is used to hook onto the hinge set of the filter base. In doing so, there are multiple filters available to meet different situation. Therefore, the operation is easier and more convenient, and saves the trouble of carrying many individual filters.

Abstract: An LED flashlight having a structure of switch for which the housing of the flashlight comprises a cylinder and a rotating member mutually connected by means of an outer and an inner screw thread section, the cylinder and the rotating member thus rotate relatively to each other. When the rotating member so rotates, it moves an elastic piece having a number of P typed arms; the inner wall of the cylinder has at a position contacting protruding portions of the P typed arms an annular recess. When in circuit breaking of the flashlight, the protruding portions of the arms are exactly located in the annular recess and thereby is in a state of none contact; and when the rotating member rotates relatively to the cylinder, the rotating member moves the elastic piece axially to make the protruding portions move over the annular recess to contact the inner wall, thus the LED is turned on to emit light for illumination.

Abstract: A flashlight configured to durably provide an effective beam of light for extended periods of time. The flashlight features a high-power, directed LED configured to produce a divergent beam of light that is characterized by an optical directivity angle extending from a vertex point. The flashlight includes a lens having a first portion forming a convergent lens, where the LED is located such that its vertex point coincides with the lens' focal point. The convergent lens is sized and positioned such that substantially all of the directed light from the LED passes through the convergent lens portion to emerge in a first beam of parallel light. The LED emits additional light through a tip. A parabolic reflector has the tip at its focal point to reflects the additional light into a second beam of parallel light that is parallel to and surrounding the first beam, thus forming a single and more efficient useful beam.

Abstract: An LED flashlight including a barrel body and a press button disposed on the barrel body. An inner barrel is disposed in a receiving space of the barrel body. The inner barrel has support structures for supporting a circuit board to which the pressing force of the press button is applied. Accordingly, when pressing down the press button, the support structures can bear the pressing force so as to protect the circuit board and prolong using life of the LED flashlight.

Abstract: The invention involves a focusing flashlight, the flashlight includes the tail cover, housing body, and a reflector and a bulb holder installed in the housing body. Therein, the reflector and the bulb holder are connected to each other by the threads in order to adjust the position of the bulb. Between the reflector and the bulb holder, there is installed a lock device to fix the relative position of the reflector and the bulb holder. The focusing flashlight has a lot of advantages, for example, the focusing performance being reliable, the focusing performance after focusing being unaffected by the rotation of the front cover and the housing head, the structure being simple, and convenient.

Abstract: The present utility model discloses a hand-held chargeable optoelectronic illuminating lamp which comprises: a hollow lamp body; a battery frame, which is accommodated within the hollow lamp body and a plurality of rechargeable batteries mounted thereon; a light emitting unit, which is provided at front ends of the lamp body and the battery frame, for emitting visible light; a power supply plug, which is movably provided at a rear end of the lamp body, for fitting with a outside socket of commercial power; and a handle, which is pivotally connected to the lamp body, has an accommodating space therein, said handle may locate on a first position or a second position relative to the lamp body, wherein: the handle is parallel to the lamp body and the power supply plug is contained in the accommodating space when the handle locates on the first position; the handle is perpendicular to the lamp body and the power supply plug is exposed out of the rear end of the lamp so as to implement charging operation when the h

Abstract: A flashlight lens cover has a generally cylindrical body member and a generally circular cap member which is pivotally connected to the body member. A spring member urges the cap member to an open position. When inward force is imparted to opposite sides of the body member, said sides move relatively closer together causing a first end and second end to move relatively further apart causing a retaining ledge of a latch member to be moved away from engagement with an edge portion of the cap causing the cap member to move to an open position until manually closed.

Abstract: A flashlight with unique flashlight electrical connections, including a switch structure featuring a switch requiring a small amount of force, and a short stroke distance to actuate, attached to a member on which a circuit adding additional functions to the flashlight may be located. The member has conductive springs attached to either end that are used to complete the electrical circuit with the battery and the lamp, while their compressive force is absorbed by a housing protecting the switch structure. A conductive strip is used to improve the conductivity of the circuit in a metal flashlight which has been provided with an electrically resistive protective coating.

Abstract: An electric torch includes a bulb holder, a head and a body. The bulb holder includes a bulb housing and a bulb received in the bulb housing, with a pair of first and second electrically conductive terminals. The first electrically conductive terminal is ground by a file to form a recessed portion and the first electrically conductive terminal is easily bent at the recessed portion. The head includes a head housing with a first thread segment at the upper outside surface and the lower inside surface, a reflector housing fixed to the upper portion of the bulb housing with and an arcuate reflecting concave at the upper inside and a through hole defined in the center of the reflecting concave for extension of the bulb.

Abstract: A lighting head assembly that incorporates a high intensity LED package into an integral assembly including a heat sink and circuit board for further incorporation into other useful lighting devices. The assembly includes a heat sink member that also serves as a mounting die and a reflector cup into which the LED package is mounted. The circuit board is placed behind the reflector cup and includes riser members that extend through holes in the rear wall of the reflector cup to facilitate electrical connections to the leads of the LED. This particular means for assembly allows the reflector cup and circuit board to cooperate to retain the LED package, provide electrical and control connections, provide integral heat sink capacity and includes an integrated reflector cup.

Abstract: The present invention provides a lighting head assembly that incorporates a high intensity LED package into an integral housing for further incorporation into other useful lighting devices. The present invention provides for the LED to be installed onto a circuit board that also includes a clad layer formed thereon that acts as a spreader plate. When the circuit board is in mated relation with a thermally conductive reflector cup, the clad heat spreader serves to conduct heat from the led into the reflector cup. In this manner, high intensity LED packages can be incorporated into lighting assemblies through the use of the present invention by simply installing the present invention into a housing and providing power connections thereto.

Abstract: The present invention is to provide a device for holding and fastening a light-emitting member, comprising a fastening assembly including a first space for receiving and clamping an object; and a secureness assembly provided on the fastening assembly and having a second space for receiving and fastening a portion of the light-emitting member, enabling both the light-emitting member and the device to be easily carried after the light-emitting member being detaching from the secureness assembly and the fastening assembly being disengaged from an object.

Abstract: A focusable flashlight comprising of enlarged head and tail section designed to have substantially the same diameter as a means to facilitate solid and secure gripping and to facilitate rapid, secure stowage of the invention during highly stressful environments, such as combat, law enforcement, night watch, home guard, underwater diving and other situations where the user of a flashlight requires a high level of situational awareness and while in need of operating a flashlight with one hand without distraction. An optional lanyard and holster are designed to work with the flashlight.

Abstract: A flashlight is provided having a housing, a reflector and a light source, such as an LED. Preferably, an alignment structure is provided for aligning the LED with the focal axis of the reflector. For instance, the LED may be fixed to a circuit board, and the flashlight may include an alignment element configured to mate with the LED to position the LED at a pre-determined position. Alternatively, the LED may be electrically connected with a circuit board, and the circuit board my include an opening for receiving the LED to position the LED at a pre-determined position.

Abstract: A flashlight includes a barrel, a connecting member, a seat, and an end cap. The connecting member is mounted to a bottom end of the barrel and allows the barrel to move to a desired angle relative to the connecting member. The seat includes a larger chamber, and two smaller chambers. A front leg is slidably mounted in the larger chamber and movable between a retracted position in the larger chamber and an extended position outside the larger chamber. A side leg is mounted in each smaller chamber and pivotable between a retracted position in an associated smaller chamber and an extended position outside the associated smaller chamber.

Abstract: A light source assembly comprises a dielectric body having an exterior surface and a light source mounted coaxially proximate an end of the dielectric body. A first electrical lead of the light source provides an electrical lead at an end of the dielectric body distal the solid state light source and a second electrical lead thereof provides an electrical lead at the periphery of the dielectric body. A resilient member improves electrical contact of the second electrical lead at the periphery.

Abstract: A flashlight holder and safety illumination indicator locator for selectively holding a flashlight with a visual guidance element integrated within. The safety flashlight holder includes a one-piece housing having a resilient flashlight body engagement bracket with independent gripping arms and a vertically spaced flashlight end engagement cup extending from the housing. A luminescent insert disk defines the visual locator providing safety access to the flashlight and orientation of the flashlight holder there within.

Abstract: An anti-shock flashlight comprising a body, where there is an empty compartment inside. There is a male component on the top of the body. There is an anti-shock system comprising a holder, a headpiece and a spring. The holder slides onto the body, the headpiece is suspended on the top of the body; and the spring is fixed between the holder and the headpiece. There is also a light head device comprising a head screw and a light head. There is a female component, which is screwed onto the male component on the front of the body, on the head screw. The light head comprising a light bulb and a base is placed on the top of the interior of the headpiece. The base is suspended on the top of the interior of the body, in order to reduce recoil.

Abstract: A flashlight as disclosed to comprise a barrel, a tail cap, a head assembly, and a miniature lamp bulb holder and for providing interruptible electrical coupling to dry cell batteries retained within the barrel. One-way valves may be positioned at seal locations in association with passageways to allow venting of overpressure within the interior volume of the flashlight.

Abstract: A flashlight having one or more storage areas while providing a means to attach useful accessories such as a can of pepper spray, compass or thermometer. The features of the invention allow the compass to be conveniently removed while still allowing the flashlight to operate. A portion of the storage area has a greater diameter than the tubular body of the flashlight to assist holding of the flashlight while separate storage spaces allow storing of spare batteries, light bulbs, other loose items or combinations of the like. In a separate feature of the invention, the intermediate cap has a cavity sized to receive and frictionally hold the flashlight.

Abstract: A flashlight includes a body with a head, the head having a central axis. A light source is coupled to the body and a lens assembly is rotatably coupled to the head. The lens assembly has a rotational axis and a plurality of filters offset from the rotational axis such that rotation of the lens assembly places different filters on the output side of the light source. The rotational axis of the lens assembly is substantially aligned with the central axis of the head.

Abstract: An emergency flashlight has a flashlight body, and a holder supporting the body. The body includes a receiving section that stores small batteries, an electric lighting section, and a lower covering section. The holder includes a holder body section fixed to a structure such as a wall, a support section extending from the holder body section, and a protecting section horizontally extending from the holder body section. A cap is pivotally supported by opposite ends of the support section through a hinge shaft. A transverse through slot is formed on the receiving section included in the flashlight body. A partition plate is placed on the support section of the holder in a location corresponding to the through slot, wherein the partition plate separates the battery circuit when the flashlight body is placed in the holder.

Abstract: A flashlight and attached lanyard strap includes a flashlight end having a generally cylindrical wall which has a notch therein. A folded lanyard strap held by a securing pin extends through a bridge opening into a notch chamber and extends outwardly away from the flashlight end through the notch. The arrangement allows the flashlight to be placed on a horizontal surface to shine light into the air (or onto a ceiling) and also allows movement of the lanyard without producing audible sound.

Abstract: A flashlight having a flashlight head and an electrically conducting battery chamber battery chamber is provided. The flashlight head has a light emitting object positioned therein and the battery chamber is adapted to be removably attached to the flashlight head. The battery chamber is also adapted to receive and make an electrical connection with at least one cell. A wave spring is positioned between said electrically conducting battery chamber and the flashlight head and the wave spring is at least partially compressed when the battery chamber is attached to the flashlight head. An electrical connection is made between the cell positioned in the battery chamber and the light emitting object through said wave spring.

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

Abstract: A flashlight adapter is provided having a cap and a light diffusing lens. The cap is selectively attachable to and removable from a flashlight. The light diffusing lens is affixed to the cap and is located adjacent the flashlight's light source. The light from the light source is emitted through the light diffusing lens to clarify an illuminated object.

Abstract: A flashlight in accordance with the present invention includes a chamber, end cap, head assembly and lamp holder assembly. The end cap includes a bowed tripod portion to facilitate standing the flashlight on a flat surface. The head assembly includes a reflector and a lens. In one embodiment of the invention, the head assembly includes an elliptical reflector. In accordance with another embodiment of the present invention, the flashlight having a elliptical reflector is matched with a negative or planar lens. In accordance with another embodiment of the present invention, the head assembly includes an hyperbolic reflector. In accordance with another embodiment of the present invention, the flashlight having a hyperbolic reflector is matched with a positive or planar lens. In accordance with another aspect of the present invention, the flashlight includes electrode connections which prevent the conduction of electrical energy from batteries which are improperly aligned within the flashlight.

Abstract: A flashlight has a switch housing in between the battery compartment and reflector. The neck of the switch housing holds a lamp support at a central position within a reflector. An o-ring on the rear of the switch housing seals the battery compartment. The switch housing partially floats within the flashlight tube to allow for a slight adjustment of the lamp relative to the reflector to insure centering.

Abstract: Apparatus and methods directed to a hand holdable flashlight having a grooved rear cap for being secured to an object, through utilization of an interface device securable to the rear cap and to the object. The grooved rear cap also implements securement of a removable guard for protecting a rear end switch actuator from being accidentally actuated in situations when the flashlight is not secured to the interface device.

Abstract: A novel lighting assembly that incorporates a high brightness light emitting diode (LED) in a compact assembly for further integration into a lighting device is provided. The lighting head assembly of the present invention provides several novel aspects that are all closely integrated to provide a unique assembly for incorporating a high brightness LED into a lighting device. In particular, the head assembly utilizes a receiver sleeve that includes a non reflective coating to provide a high level of contrast between the lighting element and the interior region surrounding the lighting element. Further, an optical element is coupled to the receiver to capture an image of the lighting element to provide a sharp, uniformly illuminated image in the far field of the device.

Abstract: In motor vehicles the problem often arises that additional lighting is required in the cabin, in places where a voltage supply and the mounting thereof in the cockpit can not satisfactorily be resolved. A plug-in rechargeable lamp (1) has thus been developed, which may be plugged into the 12V or 24V cigarette lighter socket with a light diode (13) as light source, which gives a multi-application light source which may be used anywhere. The use of a light diode renders the lamp insensitive to shock effects and contributes to the lifespan thereof. The threshold voltage of the light diode (13) is optimally matched to the final discharge voltage of the applied accumulator cells, such that a fill discharge of the accumulators is practically excluded.

Abstract: A cylindrical ornamental body can protect a reflective member from being damaged and reducing production cost. The cylindrical ornamental body comprises a transparent cylindrical main body made of synthetic resin and a reflective member having a reflective face inserted into said cylindrical main body. An air layer is provided between the reflective face of the reflective member and an inner wall of the cylindrical main body. The reflective member is composed of a belt-like member having the reflective face on at least one face thereof and has a fixing portion which is fixed to the inner wall of the cylindrical main body at least along a side edge in the length direction thereof. A attaching portion may be provided integrally on part of an outer side face of the cylindrical main body along a longitudinal direction of the cylindrical main body.

Abstract: The present invention provides a unique dual mode, inline switch mechanism that is fully integrated into the rear cap of a flashlight assembly to provide a completely self contained and waterproof switching mechanism. The switch assembly further provides dual mode functionality including an ON position and a momentary ON position while also including a reliable OFF position that prevents the accidental activation of the light when the user desires that it remain off. The entire mechanism resides in the end cap of the flashlight assembly and includes an end cap structure that is designed to be rotatably attached to the end of a flashlight housing, a tactile ratchet lock assembly similar to a ballpoint pen, a plunger and an elastomeric cover. The switch mechanism is fully integrated on the interior of the flashlight providing the highly desirable, fully contained, in line functionality.

Abstract: The present invention provides a lighting assembly that incorporates a high intensity LED package into an integral housing for further incorporation into other useful lighting devices. The present invention primarily includes three housing components, namely an inner mounting die, an outer enclosure and an outer housing that cooperate to enhance the heat management of the overall assembly. The inner and outer components cooperate to retain the LED package, provide electrical and control connections, provide integral heat sink capacity and includes an integrated reflector cup. Surface area enhancements on the outer surface of the outer enclosure are aligned with openings in the outer housing to allow efficient air flow around the LED assembly to enhance cooling. In this manner, high intensity LED packages can be incorporated into lighting assemblies with reduced risk of overheating and malfunction.

Abstract: A flashlight includes a circuit board received in a housing and having one or more light devices received in a front opening of the housing. One or more chargeable batteries are received in the housing and coupled to the light device for energizing the light device. An actuating device includes a follower rotatably attached to the housing, and a handle pivotally attached to the follower. A gearing device includes a gear coupled to actuate an electric generating device, to generate electric energy to energize the light device. A weight may be secured to the gear of the gearing device, to increase the moment of inertia of the gear, and to facilitate the rotational movement of the gear relative to the housing.

Abstract: A light source includes a housing, an LED array of individual LED elements mounted in the housing, and a controller mounted in the housing and coupled to the LED array. The controller sequentially, intermittently pulses the LED elements of the LED array. The controller over drives the LED elements of the LED array with a current in excess of several times the continuous forward rating for the individual LED elements. The housing is a substantially closed, waterproof, tubular member and may include a power source in the housing. The light source may form a portable light source. The light source may include a fiber optic bundle coupling in the housing and a fresnel lens between the LED array and the fiber optic bundle coupling.

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

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

Abstract: A flashlight configured to durably provide an effective beam of light for extended periods of time. The flashlight features a high-power, directed LED configured to produce a divergent beam of light that is characterized by an optical directivity angle extending from a vertex point. The flashlight includes a lens having a first portion forming a convergent lens, where the LED is located such that its vertex point coincides with the lens' focal point. The convergent lens is sized and positioned such that substantially all of the directed light from the LED passes through the convergent lens portion to emerge in a first beam of parallel light. The LED emits additional light through a tip. A parabolic reflector has the tip at its focal point to reflects the additional light into a second beam of parallel light that is parallel to and surrounding the first beam, thus forming a single and more efficient useful beam.

Abstract: The electric candle light has an elongated shaft that appears as the stick of a wax candle. A light source is disposed at the top end of the elongated shaft. A photoelectric cell is disposed around the top end of the elongated shaft below the light source. A rechargeable battery is coupled to both the light source and the photoelectric cell. The rechargeable battery supplies electricity to the light source and is recharged by the photoelectric cell.