Abstract: A flashlight comprises a barrel, a lamp shield assembly, and a lamp seat assembly. The lamp seat assembly includes a lamp seat, a movable seat, and a lamp mounted on the movable seat. The position of the movable seat in the lamp seat can be adjusted to locate the filament of the lamp in the focus of the reflective member of the lamp shield assembly so that the light beams emitted from the lamp can travel a long distance.

Abstract: The present invention generally relates to a hand-held flashlight that is telescopically extendable along a concentric axis. The flashlight having a transparent portion which allows light to radiate out of the flashlight in a 360-degree sector when in the extended configuration. The flashlight having an exhaust unit for equalizing pressure between an interior and exterior of the flashlight.

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: 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 contact plate, 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: A light emitting diode (LED) flashlight that utilizes reflection techniques to maximize light provided by the one or more LED 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 LED 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 includes a conductive barrel, a lamp unit, a connecting device and a tail cap unit. The connecting device includes a conductive ring, an insulator seat, a conductive biasing member and a positioning cap. The biasing member is disposed in a retaining hole in the insulator seat, and is prevented from removal from the retaining hole by the positioning cap.

Abstract: A flashlight has a barrel formed with a conductive inner surface to retain batteries therein, a head attached to one end of the barrel and having a light emitting module retained inside the head, wherein two electrodes of the light emitting module are respectively and electrically contacted with one electrode of the batteries and the conductive inner surface of the barrel. A tail cap is provided to enclose the other end of the barrel, wherein the screwing rotation between the tail cap and the barrel determines whether an electrical loop is closed or open so as to control the activation of the flashlight.

Abstract: A flashlight includes a conductive case constructed and arranged for incorporating a power supply including batteries, a head part coupled with the case via a bulb, and a switch assembly mounted in the case for turning the power supply on and off. The switch assembly includes a circuit board, a switch button at an edge of the circuit board, a display lamp for indicating amount of consumption amount of the batteries, a negative terminal and a spring fixed at one end thereof to the circuit board by soldering for connection to a negative battery terminal, and which contacts at an opposite end thereof a bottom end of the bulb. The switch is fixed to the case with a screw passing through a hole in the case such that the screw contacts the negative terminal, the negative terminal protruding from the switch assembly in a longitudinal direction at an upper end of the switch assembly, so that a negative current is transmitted to the spring via the conductive case, the screw and the negative terminal.

Abstract: An emergency device includes a housing having a lamp end and a rear distal end, with a gripping area therebetween. A mounting area is provided on the housing at the distal end, with the mounting area being generally perpendicular to a length direction of the housing. A glass breaking spike is mounted on the mounting area. In use, the flashlight is propelled towards a glass pane so that the glass breaking spike strikes the glass pane at an impact point. Since inertial energy of the flashlight and flashlight batteries is also concentrated in the glass breaking spike, inertial forces are transferred to the glass breaker and assist in propelling the glass breaker into the pane of glass.

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 includes a conductive barrel, a lamp unit, a connecting device and a tail cap unit. The connecting device includes a conductive ring, an insulator seat, a conductive biasing member and a positioning cap. The biasing member is disposed in a retaining hole in the insulator seat, and is prevented from removal from the retaining hole by the positioning cap.

Abstract: A switch pad used to operate a handheld spotlight has operating buttons which control different functions of the spotlight, including a 50% power switch, a map light switch, and a battery charge status switch. Each of the buttons may be reached by the thumb of the user while holding the spotlight. The charge status may be indicated by a series of LEDs on the switch pad. Further, the switch pad may include a DC power socket, which may be used to recharge a battery within a spotlight or may also b0e used as a power source.

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

Abstract: A 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: A third hand for a flashlight. A flashlight holder adapted for receiving the flashlight that includes provision for stabilizing the flashlight loosely on a support surface or temporarily and releasably attaching the flashlight to a support surface or object. The flashlight holder is pivotally connected through a first swivel joint to an elongate joint arm at one end thereof, and a mounting mechanism is pivotally connected through a second swivel joint to the joint arm at the other end thereof. Preferably, the joint arm includes two arm portions coupled together by a third swivel joint. The mounting mechanism includes a variety of attachment devices.

Abstract: A flashlight includes a motion detector and a light intensity detector for automatic shutoff of the flashlight when unused for a period of time. A timer for turning off the flashlight bulb is reset by the detectors when the flashlight is in motion. The light intensity detector also shuts off the flashlight bulb when the flashlight is placed in a well lit area. Override switches permit a user to maintain power to the flashlight bulb regardless of the detector states.

Abstract: Hand-holdable toy light tube comprising a handle, a light source and a tube of color shifting film. The light source is preferably disposed within an end of the handle. The tube of color shifting film extends from the end of the handle. During use, light from the light source interacts with the tube of color shifting film, producing a brilliant colored effect. Movement of the handle and thus of the tube of color shifting film produces multiple colors.

Abstract: A rechargeable flashlight and charging assembly are provided in which the charger has a receptacle for vertically receiving a flashlight therein. The charger further has a second receptacle for holding an auxiliary battery, and a latch for securely holding the auxiliary battery in the second receptacle. The flashlight is formed to removably contain a battery assembly. A pivotal cover member of the flashlight provides access to the battery compartment and has a pair of conductors situated therein for connection to charging contacts within the charging receptacle.

Abstract: Disclosed is an LED flashlight using a high-luminance LED as a lamp. The LED flashlight has a conductive barrel, a conductive tail cap, and a head section. The head section includes a conductive head cap, an insulation case, a lamp module, first and second connecting conductors and a collimator lens. The conductive head cap is detachably coupled to a front end of the conductive barrel and has a transparent window. A front end of the insulation case is inserted into the head cap towards the transparent window. A slot is formed at an outer wall of the insulation case. The lamp module is assembled into an inner rear end of the insulation case and has an insulating substrate including an LED. An anode and a cathode electrode of the LED are formed at a peripheral portion of the lamp module. The lamp module has an insulating substrate formed at a rear surface thereof with a metal layer connected to a positive electrode of a battery.

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

Abstract: A flashlight having multiple light sources that may be actuated by a user. A first light source located at or near a first end of the flashlight provides a concentrated, linear beam of light from a head module that is generally parallel with the flashlight when the first light source is actuated. A reflector focuses the beam of light. A second light source in combination with a reflector located a tail module, which is at or near a second end of the flashlight, provides radial illumination with respect to the tail module when the second light source is actuated. The reflector diffuses illumination at the tail module. A switching mechanism enables a user to selectively actuate or deactuate the first and/or second light sources.

Abstract: A flashlight having at least one shaft piece for enclosing at least one battery as the voltage supply, and having at least one flashlight head (2) enclosing a plurality of white LED's (14) as illuminants. The flashlight head is connected to the shaft piece (3), and has an electrical connector coupled to the illuminants, and a connector piece (17) for connection to the battery. The connector piece (17) corresponds substantially with a flashlight bulb socket, wherein the connector piece (17) having a coaxial ring electrode (21), disposed radially on the outer side and connected with the ground pole, and a pin electrode (20) disposed concentrically on the inner side for connection with the battery of the flashlight.

Abstract: The invention concerns a flash-light comprising a control membrane, one or several reserve batteries (20), an emergency lighting (22), display means, and a managing electronic circuit comprising: means for controlling the level of the batteries to display their charge level and switch the battery or batteries (20) on the emergency bulb (22) if the main bulb is connected but the level of the cells (12) is insufficient; means for controlling the bulb, the circuit displaying the bulb condition (in order/out of order) or a charge level of the batteries (12) when the flash-light is on; means for controlling the charge level of the battery or batteries (20) to connect the battery or batteries (20) on the cells (12) and for recharging it or them if the level of the battery or batteries (20) is insufficient, said supply being interrupted as soon as the level of the battery of batteries (20) is above a threshold.

Abstract: A flashlight in which a switch main body may be easily assembled by fitting parts for a top surface of the switch main body to be pushed upwardly for automatically and closely contacting an inside of the flashlight without using any additional element, and a lens is closely fixed to a reflection mirror of a head part so that the vibration may be prevented and the waterproof effect may be obtained, thereby improving the productivity and the reliability of the products. In the flashlight, a switch cover of the switch main body is integrally formed with a semicircular insertion plate, an upper body is formed with cut parts at both sides for matching an insertion plate of the switch main body with the cut parts, so that the insertion plate is inserted along the cut parts as a force is applied to the insertion plate, thereby simply assembling the switch main body into the flashlight.

Abstract: A switch as for a flashlight selectively connects, for example, a solid state light source and a battery in the flashlight in circuit for causing the solid state light source to produce light. The switch comprises a pushbutton and a metal contact having a periphery that selectively contacts a housing, and a spring. Pressing the pushbutton moves the pushbutton and the metal contact to contact the housing. The metal contact may include a feature for centering the metal contact with respect to the pushbutton and thus with respect to the housing end. The switch may be disposed in a tail cap attached to a flashlight housing.

Abstract: A flashlight includes a handle, a chamber or body for holding a power source, lens, a lens material, and a plurality of LED lamps. The construction and arrangement of the present invention provides for variability of focus of the light propagating from the lamps.

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 contact plate, a plunger, an insulator disk 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: A flashlight in which a switch main body may be easily assembled by fitting parts for a top surface of the switch main body to be pushed upwardly for automatically and closely contacting an inside of the flashlight without using any additional element, and a lens is closely fixed to a reflection mirror of a head part so that the vibration may be prevented and the waterproof effect may be obtained, thereby improving the productivity and the reliability of the products. In the flashlight, a switch cover of the switch main body is integrally formed with a semicircular insertion plate, an upper body is formed with cut parts at both sides for matching an insertion plate of the switch main body with the cut parts, so that the insertion plate is inserted along the cut parts as a force is applied to the insertion plate, thereby simply assembling the switch main body into the flashlight.

Abstract: A lighting device (10) comprises a generally tubular body (12) having a dry cell cavity (14) adapted to contain one or more dry cells (16) for powering the light, the body having a rearward end (18) and a forward end (20). A cylindrical translucent lens (38) is fixedly mounted to the forward end of the body, and a lamp (32) is mounted to the body at or adjacent to the forward end thereof. The lamp is adapted to be electrically connected to dry cells contained within the body. A generally parabolic or cone shaped reflector (42) is slidably mounted to the cylindrical lens and located within the interior of the cylindrical lens. The reflector has an opening in the center thereof shaped to receive at least part of the lamp therethrough.

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

Abstract: A lighting fixture with image projection effects comprises a projection pattern piece, a lens, a light source and a casing. The light source is inside the casing and a through hole is provided in front of the casing. The lens is inserted into the through hole with the projection pattern piece placed between the light source and the lens. The projection pattern piece is hollowed out at its center in a contour of a selected pattern. Light beams emitted from the light source are projected through the hollowed-out hole to the lens, then converged and amplified to project the image of the pattern.

Abstract: A portable flashlight having an elongated battery housing member that holds one or more batteries. A switch, which turns on and off a bulb, is mounted on the elongated battery housing member. A supporting member is connected to a proximal end of the elongated battery housing member and has a first bulb and a second bulb. The second bulb is mounted in a holder and a screw physically connects the holder to the supporting member, and the supporting member to the elongated battery housing. A cap member, which is mounted to the supporting member, has a reflective surface and a transparent lens.

Abstract: A light emitting accessory includes a tube, a switch cap, a light source, a ballast, and at least one battery. The switch cap is threadably engagable with the tube. The at least one battery and light source are retained by the ballast. The switch cap is rotated to close an electrical circuit between the at least one battery and the light source. In a second embodiment, the light emitting accessory includes a switch cap, base tube, light assembly, and at least one battery. The switch cap is threadably engagable to the base tube. The at least one battery and the light assembly are retained by the base tube. Rotation of the switch cap will close an electrical circuit between the at least one battery and at least one light emitting device of the light assembly. In a third embodiment, the light emitting accessory includes a decorative case, a light assembly, and at least one battery. The light assembly is retained in the decorative case.

Abstract: A lazer ring pop having at least one housing section for inclusion of a power source such as one or two batteries, a bulb and a control switch. A ring support having a ring secured is connected to the at least one housing so that light can shine through the pop. The ring support can be removed and the device can be used as a regular flashlight.

Abstract: A flashlight and bracket device attachable to a cordless drill for illuminating the drilling region. The bracket clips into the screwdriver bit holder cavity of any cordless drill. The bracket and flashlight case can be plastic and molded in one unit. A metal flashlight case can have a plastic or metal bracket attached by fastening with adhesive, rivets, bolts, wire ties, and welding. The bracket has a rectangular element attached to the flashlight case and a cylindrical element which snaps into a spring clip in a cavity in the housing of the cordless drill.

Abstract: A flashlight includes battery cells and an LED light source. A switching device is at the base of the barrel and the bottom of the battery. A head is located above the barrel. A housing holds the LED, and the cells are on a tray associated with the housing, and filtered in the body to be removable when the head is separated from the body.

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

Abstract: A combination for use in aligning a lamp bulb with the principle axis of a reflector is provided. The combination includes a lamp bulb and a lamp base. The lamp bulb has a pair of electrodes and a filament extending between the electrodes. The lamp base is adapted to receive the electrodes of the lamp bulb. The lamp bulb is secured to the base so that the electrodes extend through the base, the lamp bulb is disposed adjacent the base, and the filament of the lamp bulb is aligned with a predetermined axis extending through the base. The base is configured to be seated in a bore provided in a base receiver mounted adjacent the reflector so as to align the predetermined axis of the base with the principal axis of the reflector. Flashlights employing the combination are also provided.

Abstract: A flashlight having a mechanism for preventing electrical contact members thereof from rusting comprises a battery frame including a plurality of slanted flexible bifurcation members for receiving one or more batteries, each bifurcation member having a recess proximate the electrode. In an unused position, batteries are disengaged from each other and from a bulb and a conductor coupled to bulb. While in use, by pushing a switch to hold bifurcation members upright in a secured position so.that batteries, bulb, and conductor are electrically coupled together with electrodes and a protuberance of conductor inserted through recesses, thereby forming a circuit from bulb to conductor via batteries.

Abstract: A light beam modifier device for attachment to a light beam generator apparatus such as a flashlight or a weapon light. The light beam modifier includes an easily operable clamp for facilitating securement and removal of the light beam modifier device to and from the light generator. The device provides a positive locking closure between the flip-open door and the clamp, and further includes a spring hinge for permitting at least one and preferably two flip-open positions of the door out of the path of the light beam.

Abstract: A beacon light includes a tubular bottom shell having a closed end and an open end. A battery housing is in the bottom shell and is adapted to contain batteries and connect them in series. A tubular, translucent light diffuser is on and secured to the open end of the bottom shell. A printed circuit board is in the light diffuser. A plurality of light emitting diodes (LEDs) are mounted on the printed circuit board and electrically connected in parallel with respect to each other. Also on the printed circuit board is a switch and a integrated circuit which are electrically connect in series with the LEDs. The printed circuit board also has battery contacts at one end which engage electrodes on the batteries in the bottom shell so as to connect the LEDs to the batteries through the switch and the integrated circuit. A switch button extends through the light diffuser and is adapted to engage the switch to operate the switch. A cap is on the top of the light diffuser.

Abstract: A security flashlight for emergency light situations, with a handgrip area, which area incorporates one or more radial pressure switches, which are activated between on and off positions by designated hand grip pressure, without longitudinal movement of the user's hand.

Abstract: A multi-function electric bar lamp includes a cylindrical housing, a tubular lamp cover thread ably combined with the an upper end of the housing, a cylindrical cap thread ably combined with a lower end of the housing, an LED lamp unit and a battery contained stably in a hollow interior of the housing and the cap. The LED lamp is turned on and off by placing the battery with the positive located up or down in the cap. Further, the housing, the cap and lamp cover may be changed in their shape to alter the use of an electric bar lamp.

Abstract: A handle for a hand power puller includes a transparent handle having a first chamber and a second chamber, a tubular adapter engaged into the first chamber and releasably connected the handle with a tubular projection of a fork like operator of the hand power puller, a miniature flash light removably engaged into the second chamber with a sealing engaged therebetween and a rubber cap secured to the rear end of the flash light. So that the handle is waterproof and the flash light facilitates the hand power puller can be worked in darkness or in the rain.

Abstract: A device for illuminating or designating a darkened area or object with the aid of a multi-colored electroluminescent light source which can be turned on and off at will. The device includes at least two electroluminescent filaments which are battery powered. The light emanating from the device blinks. The device can be used for designating objects or boundaries of an area.

Abstract: The present invention concerns a power saving illuminating device. The device comprises a base, at least one semiconductor luminotron, a DC power source disposed within the base, and a transparent refractive body covered on the opening of the base, said semiconductor luminotron being connected to said power source, wherein said transparent refractive body is full of light reflecting granulae within its body and is positioned in a manner that an end surface thereof is facing the semiconductor luminotron. The device is power saving and may be used as signposts, guideposts, colored lights, decoration lights and illuminating sign plates.

Abstract: A UV emitter is incorporated into a variety of different illumination devices suitable for illuminating indicia associated with dials on watches, gauges and other instruments, as well as ornaments. The indicia is made of a material responsive to UV emissions to render the indicia visible. The devices may be used in motor vehicles and other devices. In addition, a conductor arrangement is also provided that can be used to support the UV emitter under the transparent cover of watches or gauges, with the UV emitter oriented to direct the UV emissions toward the indicia. Embodiments are presented for UV emitters on top of dials with indicia, laterally from the dials, or even under the dials.

Abstract: A light source guide for attachment to a bottom of a grip of a handgun, a bottom of a firearm magazine, a hand tool or the like, used for resting on top of a portion of the light. The guide is adaptable for receipt on different sizes, shapes, types and lengths of light sources. The light source guide preferably includes a guide base having a upper surface and a first rail and a second rail extending downwardly and outwardly from opposite sides of a bottom surface of the guide base. The first and second rails and the bottom surface of the guide base are preferably adapted for rapid engagement to the top of a suitable light source. Also, the guide base can include at least one aiming wedge disposed between the upper surface of the guide base and the bottom of the implement to which it attaches. The aiming wedges are used for adjusting vertically the alignment of the flashlight beam relative to the line of sight of the handgun or hand tool so that they at a selected distance.

Abstract: A flashlight for improving the assembling of a switch by directly connecting respective parts to a printed circuit board in a switch is provided, in which the switch is fixed in the case by a screw and the screw comes into contact with a negative terminal which is protruded long in the traverse direction at an upper end of the switch for transmitting a negative current to a spring via the screw and the conductive metal case, and a bulb is applied with a fluorescent substance to a predetermined portion for the convenience when finding out the flashlight in the nighttime.

Abstract: In a flashlight, a shock absorption system cushions the bulb of the flashlight from impulses delivered to the flashlight. The shock absorption system includes a resilient body with outer and inner rings connected by a membrane, the outer ring being supported by the casing of the flashlight and the membrane allowing a predetermined amount of motion of the inner ring relative to the outer ring. The resilient body also supports the rear of the reflector, which carries the bulb, in a frustroconical portion. When impulse is imparted to the flashlight, the front of the outer ring of the resilient body remains substantially stationary, but the inner ring travels, the resilient body absorbing energy from the impulse so that when the inner ring reaches the end of its travel, the reflector and bulb experience a reduced impulse. As long as the impulse remains below a predetermined level, the bulb sustains no damage.