Abstract: A precision sighting device is provided for viewing dark recesses as well as obstructed areas in general which are difficult to see with the naked eye comprising a longitudinally extendable/retractable rigid rodlike member, a focusable light source mounted at one end of the rodlike member, longitudinally parallel and adjacent to the rodlike member by at least one holding bracket such that light may be emitted from the focusable light source and directed lengthwise and parallel to the rodlike member toward an opposite end of the rodlike member, a tandem ball joint at said opposite end of the rodlike member formed in part by a first ball integral to said opposite end of the rodlike member, and a mirror pivotally connected by a flange extending from a peripheral portion of the mirror, to a second ball of said tandem ball joint--such that light emitted from the focusable light source may form a focal point or area on the center of the mirror at an exponential number of positions of the mirror with respect to a fo

Abstract: A multipurpose mountain climbing tool comprises a first main member, a second main member and a third main member. The first main member is provided therein with a first receiving cell and a second receiving cell and is further provided peripherally at the midsegment thereof with a compass and a thermometer. The second main member is provided at the midsegment thereof with a protruded ring portion and is further provided at the rear end thereof with a knife fastened thereto. The second main member is fastened at the rear segment thereof with the front end of the first main member such that the knife is received in the second receiving cell. The third main member is fastened with the front side of the second main member and is provided therein with a battery. The third main member is further provided in the front segment thereof with a light bulb.

Abstract: A flashlight with signaling lamp suitable for miniaturization and having good operability is provided. A cylindrical slide body (20) is fitted over the outside of the upper portion of the main body (10) within which a battery is accommodated. When the slide body (20) is slid in upper and lower directions of the figure, the entirety thereof is expanded or contracted. A colorless transparent plate (24) and a reflection plate (25) are provided within an illuminating tubular portion (21). When the entirety is contracted, lamp bulb (40) is positioned within the illuminating tubular portion (21). Thus, this flashlight can be utilized as an illuminating lamp to irradiate the upper direction of the figure. In contrast, when the entirety is expanded, a scattered light by a signaling tubular portion (22) comprised of transparent plastic of red is obtained. Thus, this flashlight can be utilized as a signaling lamp. Inside the signaling tubular portion (22), a groove (22C) is dug.

Abstract: The tool is a narrow one, usually a screwdriver or the like, formed of one piece of clear synthetic polymer composition material such as polycarbonate. The tool has a flange which fits into the front cover or shroud of the flashlight and overlies its lens. The shank extends out of the flange and is sized to engage upon a device needing adjustment. The end of the shaft has engagement means thereon which may be a flat screwdriver tip, a special screwdriver tip, or a socket so that an adjustment screw may be readily engaged even in a dark location.

Abstract: A warning and defending device includes a cylindrical body having a housing disposed in the hollow interior of the body. A light generating device is engaged in one end of the housing for generating light so as to provide a warning signal. A gas sprayer may be engaged in the cylindrical body when the housing is disengaged from the cylindrical body so as to form a defending device. A rod and other weight members may be engaged in the cylindrical body when the housing is disengaged from the cylindrical body so as to increase weight of the cylindrical body.

Abstract: An apparatus is provided for reflecting light, and includes a transparent tube having two end surfaces and a cylindrical side wall. A light source includes both an illuminating light beam and a tube holding member that holds at least one of the end surfaces close to the light source so that the light beam propagates through at least one of the end surfaces and then along the tube. A color light filter may be positioned between the light source and at least one end surface of the tube so that the color of the light beam is selectable. At least one opaque thin film strip is adhered to or etched into a minor portion of the circumference of the outer surface for reflecting a portion of the light beam transversely through the tube such that the portion of the light beam is visible along the side wall of the tube.

Abstract: A combination lightwand/holster device, involving a flashlight and a cone shaped diffuser element. When not in use as a lightwand, the cone shaped diffuser element expands, as it serves as a holster for the flashlight. Once the flashlight is removed from the holster, the distal end of the cone shaped diffuser element curls around itself, resulting in a more cone-like configuration, which beneficially imparts an enhanced degree of directional acuity to an observer, when the device is used as a directional lightwand. The diffuser element which has longitudinally extending openings or slits running along its length, provides better retention of the flashlight when carried in the holster, as well as providing easier insertion and removal of the flashlight.

Abstract: A candy sucker holder entertainment device in which a light flashes pulses of light onto a candy sucker users face to the beat of music or as sounds made by integrated circuit. The integrated circuit is loaded with the different sounds and a switch is operated to activate the integrated circuit for the different sounds. The device is used mainly by children for amusement during eating a candy sucker.

Abstract: A device which can be set to start a light flashing unattended at a predetermined time. The device includes a light and a battery, together with a small electronic clock. The clock has a display for displaying a time, a memory for holding a settable alarm time, and alarm output terminals for outputting a signal at a pre-established time stored in the memory. An electronic control circuit receives the signal from the clock at the pre-established time, and causes the light to begin flashing at that time. In the embodiment shown here, the control circuit flashes the light for a predetermined time, and then turns the light off. In this embodiment the device includes a casing, and a switch mounted in the casing and electrically connected between the battery and the light. By this switch, the light can be turned on and off in a manner generally conventional for a flashlight.

Abstract: A flashlight having a means attached thereto for holding and thereby illuminating an item such as a small document.

Abstract: The subject invention combines the function of a flashlight holster with the function of a light wand. The combined functions are provided by a shaped, translucent receptacle, into which the flashlight is protectively inserted and carried. Part of the holster-wand may incorporate an attachment for facilitating removable securement of the holster-wand combination to the carrier's person. The holster-wand combination may incorporate a flexibly attached cap which acts as a flashlight lens protector and/or as a color coded signalling device. The combination may advantageously include an internal bottom spring, which allows the accommodation of various length flashlights. The combination is attachable to the user's person via a clip, such as a belt-clip, or it may be attached to a stationary object. In an alternate embodiment, the invention is fastened to the clip via a permanent magnet assembly.

Abstract: A flashlight is disclosed comprising a light source and a reflector for collimating the light emitted by the light source to form a collimated light beam. An electro-optically controlled region is disposed forwardly of the light source, the collimated light beam being incident upon and passing through the electro-optic region. The electro-optic region may be operated in at least two states. In a first embodiment, and in a first state, the electro-optic region does not substantially affect the collimation of the light beam incident thereon, and the flashlight produces a spot beam. Also in the first embodiment, and in a second state, the electro-optic region scatters forwardly the collimated beam incident thereon, and thus the flashlight produces a well-diffused flood beam.

Abstract: A flashlight for providing illumination and indicating energization of the light bulb when the bulb is not visible. The inventive device includes a cylindrical main body having a lens and a light bulb coupled to a first end thereof. A plurality of batteries contained within the main body selectively energize the light bulb to provide illumination. A plurality of indicator lights are mounted about a circumference of the main body and are energized in unison with the light bulb. Thus, when the first end of the flash light is positioned upon a ground surface, the indicator lights serve to alert an individual to the light being left on.

Abstract: A lamp module to be used within a battery operated flashlight and lantern for supporting a lightbulb. The lightbulb is fixed mounted within a base which is integrally connected to a reflector. The base and the reflector are constructed of an electrically conductive metal. An insulator is mounted within the base with the lightbulb being mounted within the insulator. A positive electrical contact is mounted on the insulator which connects with the lightbulb. The base includes an annular flange which is to facilitate connection with a hydrogen absorbing pellet assembly.

Abstract: A very compact flashlight having an external diameter and length comparable to a typical single AA cell flashlight, but with much higher emitted light intensity, is described. The flashlight fits into pre-existing mounts designed to attach AA cell flashlights to weapons (e.g., pistols) for target illumination. It is shorter than multi-cell AA flashlights and brighter than single cell AA flashlights, thereby providing better weapon target illumination without the bulk associated with prior art multi-cell units. The flashlight barrel is shaped to accommodate a bundle of, for example, three AAAA batteries arranged in a side-by-side relationship. Circuit boards located at opposite ends of the battery bundle interconnect the batteries in series so that higher voltage, higher intensity lamps can be used. Alignment means inside the barrel hold the batteries and circuit boards in a predetermined relationship to accomplish the series interconnection.

Abstract: A positioning device for a flashlight and the like having a substantially cylindrical body portion, the positioning device including an annular member having an interior opening passing therethrough, the interior opening being dimensioned to at least partially encircle the substantially cylindrical body of the flashlight, the annular member having an exterior surface opposing the interior opening, and at least one substantially planar surface provided on the exterior surface of the annular member. Preferably, the annular member includes a magnetized plastic material, and the at least one substantially planar surface includes at least six substantially planar surfaces provided on the exterior surface of the annular member, or the at least one substantially planar surface includes at least five substantially planar surfaces provided on the exterior surface of the annular member.

Abstract: A disposable-type flashlight comprises a core piece having recessed sidewalls to hold a pair of oppositely positioned batteries. These batteries and core then fit inside of a flexible, hollow case. The flashlight further includes a switch having a pair of flexible arms connected by a base segment that fits against a rear end of the core piece. A front end of each switch arm locates next to a base terminal portion of a bulb having an inner terminal end held in an opening in a front end of the core piece. The switch base segment engages a rear terminal end of one battery while an oppositely charged rear terminal end of the other battery engages a contact flange of a connector strip. This strip extends through an inner space of the core piece to engage the bulb inner terminal end. A front contact member having a flexible web connects front terminal ends of the battery with an opening in the web holding a front lens portion of the bulb.

Abstract: This invention relates to a portable, hand holdable lantern (flashlight or lamp) which has a reserve power supply. The reserve power supply is in the form of a second identical circuit which after expending the life of the first set of batteries, the second set of batteries can be activated continuing the illumination of the lantern.

Abstract: An openable handle generally formed as a spring-closing carbiner is provided for attachment to a manually transportable object and has elongated arms connected to the transportable object in spaced relation to each other. The handle is attached to the transportable object so as not to be separable therefrom and one end of the first arm and one end of the second arm each extend outwardly from the attached transportable object. A portion for making the handle openable is located at a site between the outwardly extending ends of the first arm and the second arm, for passage therethrough of a member from which the transportable object is to be suspended.

Abstract: A molded thermal plastic accessory cover attaching to the head assembly of a flashlight provides inwardly extending ribs to seat on the flashlight and to provide shock absorbing characteristics. A seat is provided for an auxiliary lens and the outside of the cover includes flat surfaces to inhibit rolling of the assembled cover and flashlight.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a flashlight for use by firefighters and for use in other specialized areas. In particular, the present invention relates to a flashlight comprising a body of substantially parallel, spaced tubular members that each contain a plurality of dry cell batteries for powering the flashlight. A lamp is connected at one end of the pair of tubular members for pivoting movement relative to the members through at least 90.degree.. A support base is connected across the opposite ends of the tubular members and is configured to support the flashlight on a surface with the pair of tubular members positioned upright and elevating the lamp above the surface. The support base is removable from the ends of the tubular members to provide access to interiors of the members for inserting or removing dry cell batteries to power the flashlight. Adapters are provided for each of the tubular members to adapt their interiors to accommodate either D-size dry cell batteries or C-size dry cell batteries.

Abstract: A conventional flashlight is modified to provide greater brightness by providing an extension tube between the base cap and the body of the flashlight. The extension holds one or more additional batteries so that a higher voltage and brighter bulb can be substituted for the original flashlight bulb. In a preferred embodiment, the extension has the same outer diameter as the body of the original flashlight so that it fits in the same mounts as the original flashlight. Where the flashlight body and extension have a thin sidewall surrounding the batteries so that there is insufficient thickness available to form threads in the sidewall of the portion of the extension that mates with the body and still leave room for a battery to pass through, then the battery in the extension is spaced away from that end and a cylindrical insulated bushing with an axial electrical conductor is provided therein to make electrical connection between the battery in the extension and the battery in the body.

Abstract: The invention is a device that attaches to a flashlight and makes the flashlight a cordless trouble-light. The invention consists of an outer cylindrical shell with a closed top and open bottom. The open bottom is threaded so that it can be screwed onto the lamp of a flashlight so designed for this concept. In the front of the cylindrical shell is a clear window. Within the shell and behind the clear window is a mirror that is adapted so that when the light source from the flashlight shines upon the mirror, the mirror reflects toward the clear window. A plastic snap-on shield is placed over the clear window for protection. The snap-on shield can be removed for easy cleaning of the window.

Abstract: Apparatus for holding a flashlight or other small object adjacent to the side of the head of an underwater diver, thereby freeing the hands of the diver for other purposes, while still providing underwater lighting or other equipment. It is designed for releasable connection to head gear worn by underwater divers, and includes an element for providing support to a flashlight. The support preferably has a specific gravity of less than about one, thereby providing floatation to the apparatus and to any article which is carried by the apparatus, as well as support and orientation to a flashlight or other equipment which is carried by the apparatus. The support is connected to the head gear of a diver and to a flashlight by one or more strap which releasably engages and secures the flashlight to the support, and which strap also releasably engages and secures the support and the flashlight which it carries to the diver.

Abstract: An elemental flashlight utilizes a very simple, one-piece molded plastic frame which has open, clip-end mounts for a bulb and battery, with a conductor connecting between the bottom of the battery mount to the band contact of the light bulb so that when the battery is snapped into its mounted position the flashlight is on, and when the battery is inserted upside-down the nipple contact misses the conductor, so that the bulb is not lit.

Abstract: A flashlight includes an elongated main barrel portion defining a main interior cavity for holding in an end-to-end relation to a pair of batteries of first and/or second diameter sizes being different from one another, a head portion for holding a flashlight bulb and being mounted at one end of the main barrel portion, an end cap removably attachable to an opposite end of the main barrel portion for opening and closing a rear opening thereof, and a first coil spring connected to the end cap for insertion into the main barrel portion for engaging and positioning a rear end one of the batteries of the first or second diameter sizes received within the interior cavity of the main barrel portion. The flashlight also includes a removable second annular spring member disposed in concentric relation to and of larger diameter than the first spring for extending about and positioning within the main barrel portion the batteries of the second diameter size being smaller than the batteries of the first diameter size.

Abstract: A molded thermal plastic accessory cover attaching to the head assembly of a flashlight provides inwardly extending ribs to seat on the flashlight and to provide shock absorbing characteristics. A seat is provided for an auxiliary lens and the outside of the cover includes flat surfaces to inhibit rolling of the assembled cover and flashlight.

Abstract: A portable projection device has a case-like body made of synthetic resin and formed hollow in which a lens, a circuit connected to a light emitting means, a power source and resistances, a display film and a film setting section are arranged and housed. The circuit is opened and closed by a switch arranged on the case-like body to thereby render the portable projection device operative and inoperative. The portable projection device can be used as a time-displaying timepiece, a flashlight, an alarm lamp, a guide lamp or the like.

Abstract: A multipurpose flashlight comprising a casing which defines therein a battery chamber for holding a battery set and a storage chamber for holding medicines or small accessories, a back cover detachably attached to said casing at the back which has magnets for mounting on a metal surface and a socket for connecting to an external power supply, an alarm and light source set detachably attached to said casing at the front which comprises a buzzer, an electronic circuit and a lamp holder for producing audio and visual signal, and a projector detachably attached to said alarm and light source set at the front and moved to control the operation of said electronic circuit. Electric shock generating device may be attached to the casing for body defense.

Abstract: A flashlight has an elongated barrel and two light bulbs respectively disposed on two ends of the barrel. A tubular cap is mounted on one end of the barrel and has a clamping member provided therein. A translucent acrylic indicator rod has one end portion extending into an open end of the tubular cap and is retained therein by the clamping member. A switch unit is operated so as to electrically connect a selected one of the light bulbs to a power source provided inside the barrel. The flashlight can be effectively used as a lighting aid or as a signaling tool.

Abstract: A reflector system for a flashlight or the like includes a rear reflector of at least partially parabolic shape and a light source mounted at the focus of the parabolic reflector surface. A lens is mounted between the light source and the open forward end of the reflector to occlude any light beams which would otherwise travel uninterrupted from the light source out of the open forward end of the reflector. The rear reflector may include a spherical surface portion at its center for intensifying the light source, and a collimating pillar of transparent material extends inwardly from the center of the forward end of the reflector towards the lens for collecting light re-directed by the lens, and mixing and breaking up any image forming rays.

Abstract: A kit for creating a face on a head-like base such as a pumpkin to create a jack-o-lantern or the like. The kit includes a plurality of illuminating units, each of which has a battery and light bulb, and a plurality of largely translucent facial elements such as an eye, mouth, ear, etc. The facial elements are screwed into the illuminating unit to envelop and surround the light bulb so that light from the bulb's light is transmitted through the facial elements and emitted from the external surfaces of those elements. The assembly is configured so that the battery is housed in a spear-like pointed base which may be pushed into the head-like base and the light-emitting facial element thereby affixed to the outer surface of the head-like base. Other non-illuminated facial elements may supplement the illuminated ones. The translucent facial elements are interchangeable on the illuminating units so that the same unit can use different elements and the user can have different choices of elements.

Abstract: A hand held flashlight uses first and second light bulbs and first and second reflectors to generate a spot beam for illuminating distant objects and a flood beam for illuminating objects that are near. The first reflector is a parabolic reflector with the first light bulb being positioned at its focus to generate the spot beam. The second light bulb is positioned within the second reflector to produce the flood beam. A diffusing lens can be inserted in front of the second reflector to provide the appropriate divergence for the flood beam. The spot beam is preferably oriented at an angle relative to the axis of the flashlight for ease of use. The flashlight is designed so that the spot beam faces in a forward direction and the flood beam in a downward direction.

Abstract: A policeman's billy includes a tube having rotatably connected front and rear sections. The head of a twist-on flashlight is resiliently mounted in the upper section and its body extends into the lower section and is connected mechanically thereto so that relative twisting movement of the two sections changes the flashlight beam from a spot to flood and also turns the light off and on.

Abstract: A portable light beacon for use on life rafts and the like that has a long life due to a flashing light allowing the battery to recharge and a water sensing switch that once wet remains on. The light beacon comprises a portable battery power source in a water proof container, a flashing light with watertight electrical connections between the flashing light and the power source, and a fluid sensing switch comprising a fluid absorbent composition positioned between two terminals with circuitry to activate the flashing light when an electrical conductive fluid has been absorbed by the fluid absorbent composition to provide an electrical path between the two terminals.

Abstract: A hand-held spotlight includes a beam enclosure having a pivotally-attached handle. The handle may be rotated between a first position corresponding to a lantern-style grip and a second position corresponding to a pistol-style grip.

Abstract: A flashlight defined by an elongate, cylindrical body threadably receiving a series of fasteners directed through semi-cylindrical shells. The semi-cylindrical shells are of a resilient construction to absorb shock directed through the flashlight during use of the flashlight as a defensive or offensive weapon. A modification of the instant invention includes the shell structure formed with through-extending, coaxially parallel bores receiving cylindrical rods to provide varied weighting of the shell structure.

Abstract: A flashlight or a portable lantern having a built-in battery tester to determine the voltage or capacity of the battery, either under an electrical load or under no electrical load. The battery tester can comprise a voltmeter, ammeter, liquid-crystal cell, LED, color-indicating redox voltage-indicator cell, or a voltage battery-monitoring circuit that intermittently monitors the voltage of the batteries for brief pulses, compares the battery voltage with the standard reference voltage, and initiates a signal system if the battery voltage falls below the standard reference voltage.

Abstract: A vehicle accessory device for utilization in monitoring vehicle fluid levels comprising a pair of opposed wiping pads, an associated flashlight within the same housing structure and a magnet or other means for securing the device when not in use.

Abstract: This invention relates to novelties and in particular to a novel illuminated candy holding device. This device includes a replaceable candy cylinder attached to the end of a fashlight which is turned on to make the candy cylinder glow brightly while being consumed. It can be used as a wand, and after the candy has been consumed, the device can be employed as a miniature flashlight. The battery may be permanently sealed inside the case and is not replaceable. The device is provided with a removeable clear plastic cover which is placed over the candy and which is secured in place at one end, for protection and storage of the candy, by the flashlight end connector.

Abstract: A mechanically motorized portable skewer/flashlight assembly comprising a housing, flashlight structure carried by the housing which serves as a handle for the skewer, the assembly also comprising a motor driven telescopic rod and a food-receiving tip. The motor may also comprise an audio source of advertising and/or music.

Abstract: The present invention comprises a ballpoint pen with self-illumination, comprising a writing device and an illuminating device. The two independent parts, the writing device and the illuminating device, are coupled together by a screw joint. Said illuminating device is equipped with a lamp to emit light which is reflected via a lamp reflector and a light reflecting sleeve, through the pen holder of the writing device so as to light up a writing surface.

Abstract: A flashlight reflector assembly including the substantially parabolic reflector having on one surface a reflectorized material, having a hole through its center as its converging end, and a plurality of support ribs extending from the backside of the reflector wherein a stainless steel heat shield is press fit into the back side of the reflector for protecting the reflector from over temperature conditions by reflecting heat back into the lamp and by conducting heat away from the converting portion of the reflector outward to the plurality of pins located behind the reflector reflecting surface.

Abstract: A battery life indicator module that is mounted between a flashlight head assembly containing the light reflector and a battery casing assembly for holding the batteries is disclosed. The battery life indicator module contains an indicator, such as a light-emitting diode (LED). Internal to the battery life indicator module is a circuit which measures the battery level and activates the indicator to display the battery level. The module also provides the necessary electrical connection between the batteries and the light bulb of the flashlight. In the preferred embodiment, three LEDs are used to indicate various levels of charge. The monitoring circuit is activated by the ON/OFF switch of the flashlight so that power is not drained when the flashlight is not in use. The module has threads at its two ends for coupling to the flashlight head assembly and the battery casing assembly. The monitoring circuit contains a pair of voltage dividers for providing two voltages references.

Abstract: A hand torch has a bulb holder 8 of molded plastics material, designed to protect the bulb 19 from damage due to movement of the batteries 14 if the torch is dropped. The bulb holder has an outer wall 9, inner wall 10, forward flange 11 within which is a bulb-holding recess, and radial ribs 12 against which the forward rim 13 of the battery abuts when the battery contact pip 17 touches the bulb center contact spring 16. The ribs 12 are abutments preventing the battery from moving towards the bulb if the torch is dropped. The lens 4 is made of ORAGLASS DR toughened acrylic material.

Abstract: A color changeable photo-decorative pencil torch which can be used not only for lighting but also as a toy. The pencil torch having liquid suspended light scattering members which when illuminated serve to scatter light in all directions. A movable multicolored filter is used to randomly vary the color of the light reflected by the light scattering members.

Abstract: A flashlight having a compass and a detection box on its front end. The detection box has an auxiliary battery inside of it which operates separately from the main dry cell batteries of the flashlight. The auxiliary battery activates a sounder to emit beeping or buzzing noise and simultaneously activates a user lamp to flash short bursts of bright light when the control switch of the detection box is switched on.

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

Abstract: An illuminated paper tray having a main housing with a well for storing individual sheets of paper. The rear portion of the housing incorporates electrical circuitry for energizing and de-energizing a light bulb, which light bulb illuminates the well of the housing storing the paper via a separating partition of translucent plastic. The illumination of the light bulb is controlled by the insertion or removal of a pen into a through-hole formed in the rear portion of the housing. When the pen is inserted in the housing, for storage, the light bulb is de-energized, whereas upon removal of the pen from the housing for writing, the light bulb is illuminated.

Abstract: A hand-held flashlight has a housing for two independent electrical systems: a primary system and a backup system. Each of the systems includes a light source, a power source and a switching device for selectively connecting a power source to a corresponding light source. The backup system uses high performance components to insure that the flashlight is operational for long time periods. The backup system is actuated only after the the primary system has failed. An indicator announces when the backup system is in operation.