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: The present invention provides a flashlight having two switches, an on-off switch and an intermittent switch. The on-off switch allows the flashlight to be placed in either the on position or the off position. The intermittent switch allows the flashlight to be in the on position only when the switch is depressed and manually held down by the user. The presence of both switches provides the user with the flexibility of using the flashlight in either the on/off mode or the intermittent mode.

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. A 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 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 flashlight has a housing with a recess through which is passed a light beam from a light source to a light receiver. The receiver is coupled through a microprocessor to energize the bulb of the flashlight upon interruption of the light beam by an individual's finger or by a mechanical element movable between positions interrupting and not interrupting the light beam.

Abstract: A flashlight has a housing with a recess through which is passed a light beam from a light source to a light receiver. The receiver is coupled through a microprocessor to energize the bulb of the flashlight upon interruption of the light beam by an individual's finger or by a mechanical element movable between positions interrupting and not interrupting the light beam.

Abstract: A miniature flashlight consists of a housing, a light emitting diode (LED), a pair of batteries, and a flexible cover and a contact device that acts as both a momentary contact and a conventional switch. The LED is received in a seat formed in the housing with the head portion of the diode received in an aperture in the side wall of the housing. A longer contact arm is captured in a channel formed in the bottom wall. A shorter contact arm rests on a shoulder that forms part of the LED seat. A pair of coin cell batteries are received within another seat formed in housing. The lower battery sits on top of the longer contact arm captured in the channel of the bottom wall. A resilient plastic cover is assembled with the housing to maintain the diode and the batteries within the housing.

Abstract: A beam from a laser is light which is much more efficiently produced and which much more efficiently projects over distance than light from an incandescent source. However, because of its concentrated nature laser light has generally been of no use in viewing objects. A laser indicator which uniformly disperses a laser beam so that it may be used to view objects and particulates in the air comprises: a laser generator for generating a parallel beam; a first lens positioned in front of the laser generator having a rounded curvature, so that as the beam of light projects through the lens, the parallel beam of light is uniformly diverged; and, a housing maintaining the laser generator and the first lens in alignment. For some applications the above laser indicator further provides for a power switch and a power source being a battery. The housing carries the power switch and further comprises a cavity to house the battery.

Abstract: An illuminating device includes a casing having a movable module movably received therein. A first spring is biased between a first end of the movable module and an inside of the close end of the casing. An illuminating member is connected to a second end of the movable module and located in the open end of the casing. A circuit board is connected to the illuminating member and a second spring is biased between the circuit board and a plurality of batteries. A switch device is connected to the batteries and has a button extending from the first end of the movable module. When pushing the second end of the movable module, the button is compressed by the inside of the casing to turn on the illuminating member.

Abstract: A flashlight with a rotatable lamp head is provided. The lamp head pivots about two cylindrical coaxial electrical connectors. The lamp head also includes reflector having a major parabolic reflective surface and a minor reflective parabolic surface. The reflector is configured so that the minor reflective surface is nested within the major reflective surface. The flashlight also includes a series of fluid-tight seals to insure that the flashlight is waterproof. In addition, a flapper valve is provided to function as a one-way valve allowing the release of gases produced by the use of the batters, and preventing fluid from entering the flashlight. A battery charger is also provided to recharge a battery pack for the flashlight.

Abstract: A flash light has a barrel for batteries, a lamp, a switch for opening and closing a circuit a lens, a cap, and a pistol grip handle extending transversely from the barrel. The handle includes a trigger with a magnetic to activate the switch in the barrel. The barrel is watertight between the barrel, the cap and a transparent face mounted with the cap. A reflective parabolic lens surface has multiple protrusions arranged on the reflective surface.

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 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: At least one light emitting diode produces light which is subsequently diffused to broaden an angle of projection for use in collimating reflector type flashlights. A light dispersion location is formed by the light produced following the diffusion of the produced light. This light dispersion location, which may have various diametric configurations, is positioned within a lamp assembly. This placement of the light dispersion location ideally matches the ‘light center length’, LCL, of conventional incandescent lamps (bulbs) to match the focal point of the collimating reflector of existing collimating reflector type flashlights.

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. A 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 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 circular 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 be a ferrule having a cylindrical portion centered with respect to the housing end and a circular flange providing the circular periphery. The switch may be disposed in a tail cap attached to a flashlight housing at a cylindrical end thereof.

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: A fluorescent lamp and spotlight apparatus includes a supporting body having an interior chamber, a spotlight unit cavity, and an exterior mounting slot. A power circuit device is disposed in the interior chamber of the supporting body. A spotlight unit is disposed in the spotlight unit cavity and electrically connected with the power circuit device. A fluorescent unit foldably received in the mounting slot of the supporting body includes a shell, an illuminator protected by the shell, and an electric connector for electrically connecting the illuminator with the power circuit device. Thus, a coupling joint is rotatably attached to the supporting body and pivotally connected with the fluorescent unit, so that the fluorescent lamp and spotlight apparatus enables the user to selectively use as a spotlight torch or a fluorescent lamp while the spotlight unit can be functioned as a stand supporting the fluorescent lamp unit to extend horizontally.

Abstract: A versatile illuminating adornment consists of at least one outer tube housed a transparent inner tube inside and a pedestal to support the outer tube and center rod. The pedestal has a light source element located therein. The outside appearance of the outer tube may be formed in various shapes desired. The center rod has the periphery embossed with bulged and dented patterns and coated with different colors. The light source element may project light on the patterns of the center rod to generate illumination of different colors on the patterns, thus forming an adornment equipped with a light source. The adornment also may be made handheld.

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 portable electric torch with a double lighting includes a housing containing a first bulb associated to a first reflector, an actuating ring movable in rotation to perform both control of the lighting circuit of the bulb and adjustment of the focusing sing by relative movement of the bulb and reflector in translation. The lighting circuit includes a first disconnecting gap designed to be open or closed for switching the first bulb off and on, and in addition a second disconnecting gap for power supply of a second bulb when the actuating ring is in a preset angular position.

Abstract: A hand held light apparatus is disclosed. The apparatus has a handle portion, a central portion, and a cap portion for mounting a lamp. An electric circuit, preferably located in the central portion, connects the lamp with a power source, preferably batteries in the handle portion, to activate the lamp in different selectable modes. The modes include at least a continuous on mode and an intermittent flashing mode. The apparatus is arranged to allow a member in an audience to show his or her appreciation of a performance by raising the apparatus and activating it in one or its operational modes. With its different operational modes, the apparatus also functions as an emergency signal indicator, and further can be made to serve in the way of a conventional flashlight.

Abstract: The present invention provides a flashlight having two switches, an on-off switch and an intermittent switch. The on-off switch allows the flashlight to be placed in either the on position or the off position. The intermittent switch allows the flashlight to be in the on position only when the switch is depressed and manually held down by the user. The presence of both switches provides the user with the flexibility of using the flashlight in either the on/off mode or the intermittent mode.

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: An underwater light includes a sealed housing defined by a rigid portion and a flexible portion. The rigid portion incorporates a light transmission window. A light source is mounted in the housing to direct its light through the housing's window. Also mounted in the housing are a power source and an open electrical circuit coupling the power source to the light source. The open electrical circuit includes spaced-apart terminals that prevent electrical power from being delivered to the light source. One of the terminals is coupled to the flexible portion of the housing and is aligned with another of terminals. Flexing of the housing's flexible portion into the housing causes the terminals to contact one another so that electrical power can be delivered to the light source. For depth compensation, a non-compressible dielectric fluid fills the housing.

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 miniature two or three cell flashlight as disclosed to comprise a barrel, a tailcap, a head assembly, and means for holding a miniature lamp bulb and for providing interruptible electrical coupling to dry cell batteries retained within the barrel and having a charger for charging the rechargeable batteries via conductors in the tailcap.

Abstract: A flashlight is disclosed having a body and a flashlight head in which a light bulb is mounted. The body includes a housing that defines a battery compartment, a pair of arms extending from a front end of the housing for mounting the flashlight head between opposing ends of the arms such that the flashlight head may be pivoted relative to the body, and a thumb wheel rotatably mounted in the housing and extending partially through the housing to engage the flashlight head such that the flashlight head pivots relative to the body as the thumb wheel is rotated. The thumb wheel may include gear teeth about its perimeter for engaging gear teeth formed in the round rear surface of the flashlight head.

Abstract: A theft-proof removable door handle illumination device having a base, a door handle illumination assembly, and a case supporting the assembly. The base is operable to be mounted on a mounting surface. The door handle illumination assembly is operable to provide illumination. The case and base are removably interconnected such that disconnection of the case from the base requires movement of the case in a disconnect direction that is at least substantially parallel to the mounting surface. The case and base cooperate when interconnected to prevent movement of the case in a direction generally perpendicular to the disconnect direction. With this arrangement, the device is easily associated with a door assembly so that movement of the case in the disconnect direction is permitted only when the door is open. The case, once removed, can be used for illumination purposes apart from the door (e.g., a flashlight).

Abstract: A lighted display device for use with a vehicle includes a pair of transparent spaced apart panes held by a frame member having opposed side walls and a bottom wall. The upper edges of the panes define an opening for the insertion or removal of a sign member having indicia indicative of the experience level or age of a driver or other message. The display device further includes a plurality of light assemblies having a light bulb in a front portion and a magnet in a rear portion for removably attaching the device to the metallic surface of a vehicle. A spring loaded button member protrudes from each rear portion and includes a battery that energizes a respective light bulb when the button member is depressed as the rear portion is magnetically coupled to a metallic surface.

Abstract: A multi-mode light-emitting device having a light source which changes illumination from steady state to flashing dependent on the polarity of the power source connected to its inputs. A multi-mode switch mechanism which changes from manually activated to water dependent on the polarity of the power source attached to the inputs and a rotating switch mechanism are also part of the invention.

Abstract: The present invention discloses an inline switch mechanism that operates in a reverse direction, making electrical contact as the flashlight head is unscrewed. The switch has an outer housing, an inner contact tube, a plunger, a contact spring, an insulator disk and a secondary spring. All of the components are electrically conductive with the exception of the insulator disk and outer housing. In the off position, the plunger floats, centered in the contact tube, with a contact end in electrical communication with the battery. A contact spring is disposed around and in electrical communication with the plunger. The insulator disk is on the back of the plunger supporting it and isolating it from the contact tube and is disposed between the plunger and the secondary spring.

Abstract: A laser pen includes a metallic barrel, a laser device mounted in the upper portion of the metallic barrel, a safety power cutoff device having an insulating tube secured in the lower portion of the metallic barrel, a plurality of batteries received in the upper portion of the insulating tube and electrically connecting to the laser device, a reservoir tube having a top portion including a metallic contact head movably mounted in the lower portion of the insulating tube and detachably contacting one of the batteries, and a rotating device mounted on the lower portion of the metallic barrel and engaged with the metallic contact head of the reservoir tube for moving the metallic contact head.

Abstract: An illuminable accessory item having an illuminating unit included within the structure of the accessory item so that the illuminating unit is illuminated upon exertion of pressure on a specific trigger point on the accessory item. A pressure-activated actuator that controls the illumination of the illuminating unit is activated when pressure is applied to the trigger point. The actuator comprises a circuit board that, in combination with the illuminating unit, a trigger and one or more power sources, forms a closed circuit that delivers electrical current to the illuminating unit. One or more embodiments of the invention further include an ornamental fixture that is preferably transparent or translucent and can be used as a cover for the illuminating unit. When the illuminating unit is lit, its illumination is visible through the transparent or translucent portions of the ornamental fixture.

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. A 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 vehicle bumper system is shown to include a vehicle bumper component, a main electrical connector integrated with the vehicle bumper component, a second electrical connector integrated with the vehicle bumper component, and an electrical communication path integrated with the vehicle bumper component. The electrical communication path extends between the first electrical connector and the second electrical connector. The vehicle bumper component is designed to permit mounting of an electrically controlled device at a mounting area. The second electrical connector is at or in close proximity to the mounting area to permit the electrically controlled device to electrically couple therewith when it is mounted at the mounting area of said vehicle bumper component. Another electrical communication path electrically couples the second electrical connector with bumper mounting holes used to permit mounting of the bumper component with a vehicle chassis/frame.

Abstract: An illuminatable beverage accessory device having at least one light; at least one power source; a cartridge having a chamber for the light and a chamber for the power source which is either adapted to permit the power source, upon suitable application of external force, to reciprocally translate from one side (to turn the light on) to the other side (to turn the light off) or which uses a push-button switch device; and a housing having a cavity therein covering the cartridge. It is preferably constructed in a water-tight fashion to permit its use and illumination in a liquid. It is also preferably constructed to simulated a partially melted ice cube or ice berg and is adapted to house and display messages of various three-dimensional objects from within.

Abstract: A method and apparatus are provided for simulating an open flame in a hand-held device. The method and the device resulting therefrom includes attaching a lamp to an electrical circuit contained within a housing, the circuit adapted to randomly vary at least one of a voltage, a current, and a resistance of a direct current supplied to said lamp by at least one battery, and transmitting the light from the lamp in at least a hemispherical pattern through a faceted cap surrounding said lamp.

Abstract: A flashlight includes a source of power, a source of light, and switching circuitry connected with the source of power and the source of light. The source of light may be a semiconductor diode capable of emitting white light when energized. Touch-sensitive switch apparatus includes first and second terminals which are engagable by an operator of the flashlight to increase intensity of light emitted by the semiconductor diode. Third and fourth terminals are engagable by the operator to decrease intensity of the light emitted by the semiconductor diode.

Abstract: A spotlight powered using either an internal power source such as dry cell batteries or an external power source such as a 12-volt power supply. The spotlight adapted to be held by a person's hand or attached to a hook or tripod for directing a beam of light from the spotlight to a specific location. The spotlight having a battery by-pass circuit that enables the spotlight to operate independent of whether or not batteries are installed in the spotlight. This feature enhances the convenience and reduces the weight of the spotlight so that it may be operated without batteries.

Abstract: A combination of an electrically powered portable light and a reuseable portable fuel cell provides a practical light source which may be operated by a plurality of alternative sources of electrical energy such as a battery, a generator, a solar cell, and an A/C current converter.

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. A 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: An underwater flashlight has an adjustable focusing beam and a waterproof battery pack which can be removably changed underwater. The flashlight includes a watertight housing having a slidably mounted lamp therein slidable by an external sliding focus member having a permanent magnet mounted therein. The permanent magnet moves an internal sliding focusing member also having a magnet therein coacting with the external magnet. The slidable inside focusing member is connected by a link to the lamp for moving the lamp into and out of a reflector when focusing the lamp. An on/off switch is attached to the slidable outside focusing member and has a magnet mounted therein for actuating a pickup coil attached to the slidable inside focusing member. The flashlight includes a waterproof attachable battery pack which has a magnetic switch therein actuated by a magnet in the watertight housing of the flashlight so that the batteries do not provide an electrical connection until the contacts are brought together.

Abstract: A flashlight includes a switch housing mounted in a barrel which is formed with a radial switch opening. The switch housing defines a button hole aligned with the switch opening in the barrel. The button hole has a large-diameter hole portion proximate to the switch opening, and a small-diameter hole portion distal to the switch opening. A button switching element is mounted in the switch housing, and has a button-confining sleeve and a button movably confined by the sleeve. The sleeve and the button extend through the small-diameter hole portion and into the large-diameter hole portion of the button hole. A resilient sealing member is disposed in a first annular clearance defined between the sleeve and the large-diameter hole portion of the button hole. The sealing member has an operating portion projecting into the switch opening of the barrel, a tubular portion enclosing the button and the sleeve, and a peripheral flange portion extending into the large-diameter hole portion of the button hole.

Abstract: A hand held device providing effective illumination of a site being worked on has a metal tube serving as a handle, at one end of which a switch is threaded therein, and at the other end of which a window is secured. Located within the handle are a battery, which communicates with the switch by means of a spring, and a light bulb, which faces the window. Interchangeable implements, including tools and instruments, are individually releasably secured within an orifice in the window. The switch operates simply, facilely, and positively, with no parts which will wear out.

Abstract: A two-part flashlight controllable by rotation, it has a hollow cylindrical main body including a closed end and an opening, an internal thread is provided near the opening. An end cover has an external threaded portion to connect the internal thread of the main body; the end cover has a transparent cover, an LED and an internal spring. Except the LED and other main elements, a battery set and a controlling switch are placed in the space formed by the end cover and main body to render the battery set and controlling switch to mutually press contact in cooperation with the spring. The switch includes an insulation sleeve, a metallic stem like spring seat having an upper and a lower enlarged end is inserted into the insulation sleeve, the upper enlarged end is abutted on a second spring provided in an enlarged inner hole in the insulation sleeve, the lower enlarged end can abut against and separate from a metallic contact in the insulation sleeve.

Abstract: A pull chain light assembly that attaches to a pull chain for the lamp portion of a ceiling fan. The pull chain light assembly is actuated by a light sensitive switch that turns on a light emitting diode when the amount of light in a room falls below a predetermined level. The pull chain light assembly employs a long lasting lithium battery as its power source.

Abstract: A miniature flashlight consists of a housing, a light emitting diode (LED), a pair of batteries, and a flexible cover and a contact device that acts as both a momentary contact and a conventional switch. The LED is received in a seat formed in the housing with the head portion of the diode received in an aperture in the side wall of the housing. A longer contact arm is captured in a channel formed in the bottom wall. A shorter contact arm rests on a shoulder that forms part of the LED seat. A pair of coin cell batteries are received within another seat formed in housing. The lower battery sits on top of the longer contact arm captured in the channel of the bottom wall. A resilient plastic cover is assembled with the housing to maintain the diode and the batteries within the housing.