Clamp Or Hook Patents (Class 362/396)
  • Publication number: 20040085774
    Abstract: A candle lamp holder includes a lighting element and a holder. The holder has an upper end formed an inclined surface to hold the lighting element. The inclined surface enables the candle lamp to generate desired sensuous visual effect and three-dimensional lighting images when the candle lamp is energized with electricity to increase the added value of the candle lamp holder.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 6, 2002
    Publication date: May 6, 2004
    Inventor: Yuan-Shun Hsu
  • Patent number: 6726344
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a decorative lamp stand with interchangeable retaining ring assembly, having a design having a malleable stand and retaining rings, mainly using a square latch member as link between intervals by the axle of the stand, and the circumference of the retaining ring is coupled to an embedded connecting section, and such connecting section member has 4 sets of corner bars, and the inner angle at the end of each bar is substantially 90° in both directions with respect to the latching surface. A curved board separates two corner bars such that a fixing groove in a cross shape in the middle of the four corner bars can make adjustment to the variable angles of 90° in both directions or 180° for the coupling and positioning of the square latch member at every interval at the end of the embedded stand. The formative design or figure of a bendable stand is used to enhance the diversification, utility and performance of the media and the advertising on industrial operations.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 8, 2002
    Date of Patent: April 27, 2004
    Inventor: Han-Ming Lee
  • Patent number: 6726347
    Abstract: A recessed light fixture includes a light source enclosure face defining an aperture. The enclosure face includes a spring retainer spaced outward from the aperture. The spring retainer includes a bridge portion forming a portion of the circumference of the aperture and a slot defined between the bridge portion and the enclosure face.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 30, 2002
    Date of Patent: April 27, 2004
    Assignee: Cooper Technologies Company
    Inventor: Grzegorz Wronski
  • Patent number: 6722774
    Abstract: A double lamp utility light includes a vertically split light housing formed in two halves with an elongated upper light portion extending from a hollow lower handle portion. An electrical outlet is provided in a bottom surface of the handle. A pair of switches on the handle control respective ones of a pair of twin bulb fluorescent lamp assemblies. A lens assembly is releasably attached to the housing and can be removed and installed without tools for changing the lamp assemblies.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 29, 2003
    Date of Patent: April 20, 2004
    Assignee: Alert Safety Lite Products Co, INC
    Inventors: James D. Kovacik, Paul S. Blanch, Joseph J. Smith
  • Patent number: 6722773
    Abstract: An illuminating device mainly includes a tube-like lamp disposed in a main body. The tube-like lamp has two terminal portions adapted for electrically connecting to a power source and a bending portion between the terminal portions. The main body is provided with a support having two hooked portions configured to support the tube-like lamp. The present invention further provides another tube-like lamp characterized by having a buffer part securely attached on the bending portion for lessening or absorbing the shock of an impact on the tube-like lamp. The support may has a gap between the hooked portions such that the tube-like lamp fit with sufficient tightness into the gap between the hooked portions thereby immobilizing the tube-like lamp more efficiently and absorbing the shock.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 4, 2002
    Date of Patent: April 20, 2004
    Assignee: Chi Mei Optoelectronics Corp.
    Inventors: Yi Te Tsai, Hung Ching Lee, Chou Yu Kang, Han Ping Lin
  • Patent number: 6715898
    Abstract: A carabiner includes a carabiner with a shank which has a housing chamber formed therein to house an elastic element and a battery assembly. A lamp socket is coupled with an opening of the housing chamber and may be turned and moved into the shank in different distances to turn on or off a light bulb so that the carabiner has illuminating function and becomes a portable and handy tool more useful to people.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 31, 2002
    Date of Patent: April 6, 2004
    Assignee: Sky Wave Industrial Co. Ltd.
    Inventor: Chin-Lin Huang
  • Patent number: 6712485
    Abstract: Apparatus and methods directed to a hand holdable flashlight including a battery housing having an undercut groove to which is removably fitted a head of an interface device which itself is removably securable to the object.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 29, 2002
    Date of Patent: March 30, 2004
    Assignee: Surefire, LLC
    Inventor: John W. Matthews
  • Publication number: 20040052067
    Abstract: Computer light structure with extensible electric conductive wire, including a main body, a housing, an upper cover and a plug unit. A clip device and a lighting device are disposed on the main body. The housing encloses a lower side of the main body to define an interior space in which a winding device is accommodated. The clip device serves to clip an external article such as the panel of a portable computer for fixing the lighting device thereon to provide sufficient illumination. After used, the electric conductive wire can be quickly and smoothly wound back by the winding device to avoid tangle of the wire. In addition, the plug unit is clipped by the clip device to avoid random placement.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 18, 2002
    Publication date: March 18, 2004
    Inventor: Chung-Yang M. Chen
  • Publication number: 20040042221
    Abstract: A utility lamp system for use in outdoor and indoor locations in a convenient manner. The device includes a main housing with an electrical receptacle within, a clamp structure movably attached to the main housing, a bulb housing extending from the main housing, and a cover pivotally attached to a lower end of the bulb housing.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 29, 2002
    Publication date: March 4, 2004
    Inventor: David W. Jetland
  • Patent number: 6692135
    Abstract: An attachable lighting system for an outdoor umbrella includes at least an illuminating arrangement which includes at least an illuminating unit for illumination, an illuminating unit supporter which has an guiding surface formed on a bottom portion thereof and is securely connected to the awning frame, an illuminating unit adaptor, and a power supply device. The illuminating unit adaptor has a holding member securely connected to the illuminating unit and an engagement member having an engaging surface arranged to slidably engage with the guiding surface of the illuminating unit supporter, wherein the illuminating unit adaptor is detachably attached to the illuminating unit supporter in such a manner that the illuminating unit connected to the illuminating unit adaptor is capable of sliding to maintain a substantially vertical orientation when the awning frame is folding and unfolding or supported in an inclined position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 17, 2002
    Date of Patent: February 17, 2004
    Inventor: Wanda Yiing Li
  • Publication number: 20040022061
    Abstract: A warning light device for attaching onto various objects includes a longitudinal housing having a longitudinal groove formed in the upper portion and formed between a pair of blades, and a light tube detachably received in the longitudinal groove of the longitudinal housing. The blades of the longitudinal housing may be engaged with the light tube for detachably receiving the light tube in the longitudinal groove of the longitudinal housing, and for allowing the light tube to be easily replaced with the other ones.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 2, 2002
    Publication date: February 5, 2004
    Inventor: Jen Hsieh Shih
  • Patent number: 6682031
    Abstract: A hook clamp has surfaces allowing the clamp to be placed on a support and clamped thereto. The surfaces are such that the clamp can be placed on the support and its weight held by the support prior to tightening. The clamp has a built-in connector for supplying power to the lamp. The clamp has one or more fail-safe holes for securing the clamp to the support with a safety cable. The clamp also has one or more flanges that can be received by a separate mounting bracket, for mounting the clamp and any attached element during storage, staging, or when otherwise not being used.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 7, 2001
    Date of Patent: January 27, 2004
    Assignee: Light and Sound Design Ltd.
    Inventors: Nigel Evans, William E. Hewlett
  • Patent number: 6682208
    Abstract: A lamp fastening structure for three-dimensional ornamental lights is deployed in an ornament body for holding a lamp in the ornament body to form a three-dimensional ornamental light. The fastening structure includes a coupling unit fixedly located inside the ornament body and an elastic clip attached to a socket, which couples with the lamp. The elastic clip may be engaged easily and securely with the coupling unit to hold the lamp steadily in the ornament body without wobbling or hitting one another when subject to shaking by external forces, thereby provides brilliant light generation and facilitates installation and storing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 13, 2002
    Date of Patent: January 27, 2004
    Inventor: Wen-Hua Pan
  • Publication number: 20040008513
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a connecting structure of a bulb assembly, which includes a holder with a bulb and a shell to connect with the holder. The holder is provided with a T-shape hook, which is capable of being folded. The shell is provided with an engaged base, which includes two opposite slices while a gap will be formed under each slice. When the holder is received in the shell, the T-shape hook can be engaged between two slices that makes the holder (1) connect with engaged base firmly.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 9, 2002
    Publication date: January 15, 2004
    Inventors: Kuo-Fen Shu, Sen-Hung Chen
  • Publication number: 20040008511
    Abstract: The present invention relates to an auto-engaging structure of a bulb assembly, which includes a holder connecting with a bulb and then received in a shell. The characteristic is that the holder is provided with an elastic hook and the shell is provided with a connector with an inner channel. When the holder is inserted into the shell, the elastic hook can be passed through the channel of the connector to provide the holder automatically engaged with the shell firmly.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 9, 2002
    Publication date: January 15, 2004
    Inventor: Sen-Hung Chen
  • Patent number: 6676281
    Abstract: A rail lighting system includes an adapter having contact members with elongated portions. A body having an opening for a rail receives the contacts such that the elongated portions extend adjacent the rail. A wedge includes members that engage the contacts to urge the elongated portions toward the rail. The wedge is secured to a cap that threadedly engages the body. The rail includes at least one conductor in opposite end portions of the rail with respect to its depth. The conductors of the rail may include a single conductor or, alternatively conductors on opposite sides of the rail. A lighting fixture spring clip includes sets of opposite tangs including a first set having V-shaped end portions to engage a notched lamp base and a second set having curved end portions for engaging an enclosure barrier.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 21, 2002
    Date of Patent: January 13, 2004
    Assignee: Sea Gull Lighting Products, Inc.
    Inventors: Douglas R. Bray, Stefano Caposecco, Andrzej Duljas
  • Publication number: 20040004837
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a decorative lamp stand with interchangeable retaining ring assembly, having a design comprising a malleable stand and retaining rings, mainly using a square latch member as link between intervals by the axle of the stand, and the circumference of the retaining ring is coupled to an embedded connecting section, and such connecting section member has 4 sets of corner bars, and the inner angle at the end of each bar is substantially 90° in both directions with respect to the latching surface. A curved board separates two corner bars such that a fixing groove in a cross shape in the middle of the four corner bars can make adjustment to the variable angles of 90° in both directions or 180° for the coupling and positioning of the square latch member at every interval at the end of the embedded stand.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 8, 2002
    Publication date: January 8, 2004
    Inventor: Han-Ming Lee
  • Publication number: 20030235053
    Abstract: A holiday lights strand hanger (18), having a clip arm (20), cylindrical hinge (24) and mounting plate (32), is utilized to mount holiday lights on a building year-round which can be moved from a storage position behind a facia board (16) to a display position below the facia board (16). The clip arm (20) holds the wire portion of a strand of holiday lights. The clip arm (20) is attached to the cylindrical hinge (24) and can be moved between the display position and the storage position by rotating the hinge (24). The hinge (24) is connected to a mounting plate (32) attached to the facia board.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 21, 2002
    Publication date: December 25, 2003
    Inventor: Bradley J. Jones
  • Patent number: 6666570
    Abstract: An adjustable mounting system and a mounting base for mounting lights at adjustable angles in order to direct the light at the intended target and compensate for changes in the center of gravity of the system as light accessories are added, removed or the light fixture itself is adjusted. The system comprises a mounting base, which has first and second pedestals and a cylindrical crosspiece disposed between the pedestals, a yoke which may be pivotably engaged to a light, and a releasable clamp fixed to the yoke which is pivotably engageable to the crosspiece of the mounting base. The mounting system thus has two pivotable engagement points, both of which may be adjusted independently in mounting a light to the base.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 6, 2001
    Date of Patent: December 23, 2003
    Assignee: Christie Lites Ltd.
    Inventor: Jean François Canuel
  • Patent number: 6663259
    Abstract: A decorative frame is provided comprising a rigid support structure composed of a plurality of elongated members that define a frame upon which may be mounted a variety of different decorative elements, including decorative fabrics, metal, glass and plastic, which elements may be configured in an ornamental pattern, such as a floral or abstract design. In addition to the means for attaching the decorative elements to the front of the frame, means for attaching the frame to a lighting fixture, such as a bar-type lighting fixture typically found in bathrooms, are also provided, said means being generally disposed on the rear of the frame. While in the preferred embodiment the shape of the decorative frame is generally rectangular, a variety of other shapes are similarly contemplated, such as arcuate, circular, toroidal, pyramidal or trapezoidal.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 2, 2002
    Date of Patent: December 16, 2003
    Inventor: Deborah Westfall
  • Patent number: 6663265
    Abstract: A double lamp utility light includes a vertically split light housing formed in two halves with an elongated upper light portion extending from a hollow lower handle portion. An electrical outlet is provided in a bottom surface of the handle. A pair of switches on the handle control respective ones of a pair of twin bulb fluorescent lamp assemblies. A lens assembly is releasably attached to the housing and can be removed and installed without tools for changing the lamp assemblies.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 14, 2001
    Date of Patent: December 16, 2003
    Assignee: Alert Safety Lite Products Co, Inc.
    Inventors: James D. Kovacik, Paul S. Blanch, Joseph J. Smith
  • Publication number: 20030223232
    Abstract: This invention is directed to a dual-voltage lighting fixture assembly having at least two independent lighting circuits for supporting and energizing tube-type lamps. The assembly comprises a track having an insulating housing for mounting at least one set of conductors along an upper plane surface of the housing and at least one other set of conductors along a lower plane surface of the housing. Sets of complementary tabs formed in the housing provide means for locking a plurality of lamp clips at predetermined positions on the track. An improved lamp clip includes means for connecting the lamp clip to the track and separate means for making electrical contact between the lamp and one of the conductors in the track. The lamp clip has corresponding apertures for receiving the complementary tabs in the track to lock the lamp clip in position, and an outwardly-extending tang integral with one side thereof for making electrical contact with the conductor.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 31, 2002
    Publication date: December 4, 2003
    Inventors: Bruce D. Belfer, David Morgan
  • Publication number: 20030223240
    Abstract: A recessed light fixture includes spring steel mounting clips having a first portion fixed to the outside of the cylindrical housing and having a second portion extending through an inverted T aperture in the sidewall housing. For use, the fixture is positioned in a hole and the user pushes the free end of the mounting clip through its aperture. A neck near the free end will then reach the aperture and the tension of the spring steel mounting clip will push the free end upward, with the narrowed neck guided within the longitudinal portion of the inverted T. The expanded portion around the neck restrains the clip from disengaging accidentally. In this second position, the outer portion of the clip is pushed away from the housing to engage and/or inhibit the movement of the fixture relative to the ceiling. The clip has a concave portion, a bend, and a convex portion outside the housing in this second position. Also disclosed is a twist off detachable junction box at the top of the housing.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 31, 2002
    Publication date: December 4, 2003
    Applicant: #9060-0495 Quebec, Inc.
    Inventor: Jacques Houle
  • Publication number: 20030223241
    Abstract: A reflective fishing-light-and-heater bracket has a base plate (1) that is designedly rectangular and made to rest on a gunwale of a boat for supporting a gas light (4) and a reflector (5). The base plate includes a gunwale attachment on an attachment end, a light attachment on an attachment end and the reflector on top of the attachment end. The gunwale attachment is adaptable for attachment to all foreseeable gunwales, docks and piers. The base plate includes leg-rod apertures (13) that receive leg rods (14) for being positioned on surfaces (15) or that receive lines for being hung from a hanger. The light attachment includes a cannister basket (12) and a light holder. The reflector includes back-light apertures (38) for selective back lighting. The base plate can be positioned for facing the reflector outwardly or inwardly at variable angles from a boat, pier, a marine structure (21) or water-side surface (15).
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 3, 2002
    Publication date: December 4, 2003
    Inventor: Steven M. Bronchak
  • Patent number: 6652120
    Abstract: An electric light display assembly for displaying electric lights which contains at least two rods and electric lights removably connected to the rods. A connector located between the rods engages each of the rods. Each of the rods contains a top rail section which, optionally, may contain an orifice. A wall located within the connector limits the extent to which the rods can be inserted into the connector.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 24, 2001
    Date of Patent: November 25, 2003
    Inventors: David M. Gordon, Paul F. Mancuso, Jr.
  • Patent number: 6652112
    Abstract: A decorative light strip that self-attaches to a rain gutter or a roof overhang and which includes a body that is self-attached to the rain gutter or the roof overhang, at least one incandescent lamp socket operatively connected to the body, and an electrical line cord electrically communicating the at least one incandescent lamp socket with a power source. The body is a foam tube that is flexible, compressible, slender, and elongated, and has a split extending longitudinally along the length thereof and which receivingly engages, so as to self-attach the foam tube of the body to, the rain gutter or the roof overhang. The at least one incandescent lamp socket extends laterally in the foam tube of the body. The electrical line cord extends longitudinally in the foam tube of the body. The foam tube of the body is either continuous or discontinuous.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 29, 2002
    Date of Patent: November 25, 2003
    Inventor: Michael J. Lucarelli
  • Patent number: 6648286
    Abstract: A hook lamp has surfaces allowing the clamp to be placed on a support and clamped thereto. The surfaces are such that the clamp can be placed on the support and its weight held by the support prior to tightening. The clamp has a built-in connector for supplying power to the lamp. The clamp has one or more fail-safe holes for securing the clamp to the support with a safety cable. The clamp also has one or more flanges that can be received by a separate mounting bracket, for mounting the clamp and any attached element during storage, staging, or when otherwise not being used.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 16, 1999
    Date of Patent: November 18, 2003
    Assignee: Light and Sound Design Ltd.
    Inventors: Nigel Evans, William E. Hewlett, Richard Parker
  • Patent number: 6644836
    Abstract: The invention relates to an apparatus for hanging rope lights on a gutter. The light holder has a spiral that fits over the lip of a gutter and a hook at an opposite end sized to receive a rope light. The body is shaped so that the hook is opposite a curved portion of the front wall of the gutter, at the intersection of the front wall and the bottom of the gutter or below the bottom of the gutter. Curved sections may be provided on the body between the hook and the spiral to receive additional rope lights. A hook may be provided to mount rope lights above the top lip of the gutter or adjacent the flat portion at the top of the gutter.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 23, 2002
    Date of Patent: November 11, 2003
    Assignee: Adams Mfg. Corp.
    Inventor: William E. Adams
  • Patent number: 6641281
    Abstract: The present invention provides a lamp tube support structure, which comprises a support piece for fixing a lamp tube. The lamp tube support structure comprises a first half and a second half. The first half has a gap. A clamping portion is formed at two extension ends of the gap. A guard ear is annularly disposed at the inner edge of the gap. Grooves are disposed at left and right ends of the second half. A wing portion is formed below the grooves. The wing portion can be jammed into a hole of a rack for supporting the lamp tube after being bent. The wing portion will elastically spring back to be erectly fixed on the rack. When the lamp tube is placed at the gap of the support piece, it will be fixedly supported on the rack.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 9, 2002
    Date of Patent: November 4, 2003
    Assignee: Teco Image Systems Co., Ltd.
    Inventor: Jyi-Fang Cheng
  • Publication number: 20030198054
    Abstract: The invention relates to an apparatus for hanging rope lights on a gutter. The light holder has a spiral that fits over the lip of a gutter and a hook at an opposite end sized to receive a rope light. The body is shaped so that the hook is opposite a curved portion of the front wall of the gutter, at the intersection of the front wall and the bottom of the gutter or below the bottom of the gutter. Curved sections may be provided on the body between the hook and the spiral to receive additional rope lights. A hook may be provided to mount rope lights above the top lip of the gutter or adjacent the flat portion at the top of the gutter.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 23, 2002
    Publication date: October 23, 2003
    Inventor: William E. Adams
  • Publication number: 20030193804
    Abstract: To enable legal twenty-four hour national flag display, to permit night display of vehicle-mounted school and team flags, and to do either with minimal increase in night sky light pollution, I mount a light source immediately adjacent a flag and direct the light essentially directly toward the flag, rather than upwardly into the sky. Preferably, the light source is provided within a transparent portion of the flag-mounting pole, and is ideally focused directly toward the flag by a reflector which is adapted to shift positions with changes in flag positions due to directional changes of air flow across the flag.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 1, 2003
    Publication date: October 16, 2003
    Inventor: Karl S. Schroeder
  • Publication number: 20030189827
    Abstract: The present invention provides a lamp tube support structure, which comprises a support piece for fixing a lamp tube. The lamp tube support structure comprises a first half and a second half. The first half has a gap. A clamping portion is formed at two extension ends of the gap. A guard ear is annularly disposed at the inner edge of the gap. Grooves are disposed at left and right ends of the second half. A wing portion is formed below the grooves. The wing portion can be jammed into a hole of a rack for supporting the lamp tube after being bent. The wing portion will elastically spring back to be erectly fixed on the rack. When the lamp tube is placed at the gap of the support piece, it will be fixedly supported on the rack.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 9, 2002
    Publication date: October 9, 2003
    Inventor: Jyi-Fang Cheng
  • Publication number: 20030185018
    Abstract: Stroller Light with an enclosure having a circular front panel, integral side walls and an attached back panel, the flat front panel having a plurality of lighting elements spaced about its perimeter, the front panel also having a photo voltaic cell for charging a power supply that is inside the enclosure, the enclosure containing a power supply such as a battery and a micro processor circuit that causes the lights to flash, an on-off switch accessible on the outside of said enclosure to cause said lights to turn on or off, a plurality securing means attached to said back panel, said securing means including a spring biased clip, a first stroller attaching portion and a flag pole holder.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 14, 2002
    Publication date: October 2, 2003
    Inventor: C. Comrada (Catherine)
  • Publication number: 20030179577
    Abstract: Cold cathode fluorescent lamps (CCFLs), associated devices and methods of use, and more specifically, exit signs, traffic signals, informational and other signage and lighting devices utilizing CCFL-type devices are provided with novel connectors, mounting brackets, housings, associated electronics and other accessories to provide new and unique lighting devices and methods of using them, all of which offer significant savings in cost, operating expense, power consumption and retrofit convenience.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 15, 2003
    Publication date: September 25, 2003
    Inventor: Brent Marsh
  • Publication number: 20030179581
    Abstract: Electric lighting device in the form of a candle, in particular a Christmas tree candle with at least one light source and a mechanical holding device for detachable attachment to a support, in particular a tree branch, the electric lighting device comprising a candle stem and a lighting section in the style of in particular a flame and the candle stem (4) and the lighting section (5) consisting of a transparent material which is preferably polished in a facetted manner.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 17, 2003
    Publication date: September 25, 2003
    Inventor: Helmut Swarovski
  • Patent number: 6619813
    Abstract: A light includes a body having a power source mounted within the body, an LED coupled to the body and exposed on a surface of the body, a switch mounted to the body for controlling an electrical connection between the power source and the LED, and a clip member removably mountable to the body. The clip member can include a swivel joint to permit the body to be oriented in a plurality of positions when the body is mounted to the clip member. The body can include a first mounting portion for removably mounting a key-ring to the body and a second mounting portion for removably mounting the clip to the body.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 19, 2002
    Date of Patent: September 16, 2003
    Assignee: IP Holdings, Inc.
    Inventor: Tim Schnell
  • Patent number: 6612714
    Abstract: A device is provided for mounting a light source to a gun and for alternatively attaching the light source to a second object. The device includes a clip and detachable mount. The clip connects to one of a variety of flashlights and is easily transported with the flashlight. The clip has a flexible clip arm that allows the flashlight to be clipped to a belt, a shirt pocket or other convenient location. The mount attaches to a gun, weapon, tool or other implement and cooperates with the clip arm on the clip so that the flashlight can be easily connected to the gun, weapon, tool or other implement when desired. The clip disconnects easily from the mount so that the flashlight and clip can readily be removed from the mount and clipped to another object.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 23, 2001
    Date of Patent: September 2, 2003
    Assignee: Streamlight, Inc.
    Inventors: Larry Everett Morre, Peter John Ziegenfuss
  • Publication number: 20030161139
    Abstract: Shoulder Mount for Flashlight with a shoulder mount assembly, a ball joint, a flashlight retaining member. The shoulder mount assembly with a rigid plate that rests on the top of the user's shoulder, the plate having an integral extension that curves downward towards the front of the user, the plate having a spring biased member that attaches to a second rigid plate that impinges on the rear shoulder portion of the user, the plate having a plurality of threaded apertures capable of retaining a threaded screw and attached thumb wheel, said plate having an integral spacer and a rigid epaulet retaining plate attached to said integral spacer, said shoulder plate having said ball joint member centrally attached to its upper surface.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 25, 2002
    Publication date: August 28, 2003
    Inventor: David C. Putallaz
  • Patent number: 6607289
    Abstract: A reflector holder retains a reflector that has a hole in one of its ends. The holder includes a base with a quick-connect connector extending from the base. In one version, the quick-connect connector includes a semi-arcuate flange member that extends from the base. The member has a pair of edges extending between the base and the outward end of the flange member and a mid-portion between the edges. The member also has a concave side and a convex side. A connection post extends from the mid-portion of the concave side of the end of the member away from the base, and terminates in an outward end. A pair of lock ears extend from the outward end of the connection post, with one ear extending toward each of the edges of the flange member. Each lock ear terminates in a locking end that is spaced from one of the edges so as to define a gap between the locking end and edge.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 26, 2001
    Date of Patent: August 19, 2003
    Inventor: Leon Lassovsky
  • Patent number: 6604837
    Abstract: A device for holding a light emitting source, including flashlights having incandescent bulbs or light emitting diodes (L.E.D.s), to provide a hands-free light source. The device comprises a clip that is configured for attachment to a support and a member that is attached thereto and extends outwardly therefrom. The member has a hole therethrough that is sized and configured to receive a portion of a light source therein. Many light sources are comprised of at least two parts, that are attachable to one another. A portion of one of the parts is receivable through the hole in the member and is attached to the other one of the two parts, thereby attaching the light source to the member. The clip is then attached to a support to provide a hands free light source.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 3, 2001
    Date of Patent: August 12, 2003
    Inventor: Robert J. Sandberg
  • Patent number: 6601814
    Abstract: A rotatable hook mount apparatus for suspending a utility light includes a first locking member attached to a light guard of the utility light and a second locking member attached to a shaft portion of a hook. The shaft portion is rotatably received in a bore formed in the first locking member. Adjacent faces of the locking members have cooperating teeth for preventing relative rotation. A spring biases the teeth into engagement and the second locking member with the attached hook can be moved against the spring bias to disengage the teeth for rotation of the hook relative to the light guard.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 14, 2001
    Date of Patent: August 5, 2003
    Assignee: Alert Safety Lite Products Co., Inc.
    Inventors: James D. Kovacik, Paul S. Blanch, Joseph J. Smith
  • Patent number: 6598995
    Abstract: A propped up lamp string wound with rolled up tapes includes a flexible prop, a string of Christmas lights having a plurality of the electric wires parallel depended on the prop and a plurality of sockets with lamp thereon respectively inserted into a plurality of clamp members which has an upper part and a lower part obliquely clipped on the prop at predetermined intervals and rolled up a tape in a pencil like shape wound on the prop and the electric wire of the string of Christmas light and heated to integrate with the electric wires and the prop. Thereby the propped up lamp string can be bent into different shapes of patterns or gathered into a pot of a post to make a garden lamp.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 7, 2001
    Date of Patent: July 29, 2003
    Inventor: Shun-Feng Huang
  • Publication number: 20030137846
    Abstract: A recessed light fixture includes a light source enclosure face defining an aperture. The enclosure face includes a spring retainer spaced outward from the aperture. The spring retainer includes a bridge portion forming a portion of the circumference of the aperture and a slot defined between the bridge portion and the enclosure face.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 30, 2002
    Publication date: July 24, 2003
    Inventor: Grzegorz Wronski
  • Patent number: 6595664
    Abstract: A bracket assembly for connecting a fixture to a support, the bracket assembly comprising in combination a male subbracket for connection to one of the fixture or support, a female subbracket for connection to the other one of the fixture and the support, the subbrackets being complementarily configured for coupling to each other.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 23, 2001
    Date of Patent: July 22, 2003
    Assignee: King of Fans, Inc.
    Inventors: John C. Bucher, Charles E. Bucher, Tien S. Lowe, Chad J. Ricker
  • Publication number: 20030133295
    Abstract: An object holder/illumination system for holding and/or positioning a first object with respect to a second object and illuminating the first object by accessing power from the second object. The system is especially useful as a copyholder/illumination system used in conjunction with a computing system such as a laptop computer, desktop or other portable electronic device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 5, 2002
    Publication date: July 17, 2003
    Applicant: ACCO Brands, Inc.
    Inventor: Ralph Merrem
  • Patent number: 6585394
    Abstract: An outdoor light string support system for supporting and organizing string lights beneath an eave of a building. The outdoor light string support system, includes a support member having a first member, a second member extending downwardly from an edge of the first member, a third member traversely extending from the second member, and a plurality of apertures within the third member for receiving a plurality of bulbs or branch wires from a light string. The first member is formed to be frictionally received between the lower edge of the fascia and the soffit of a building eave. The plurality of bulbs are sufficiently exposed from within the apertures to be seen from the front of the building with the main wire of the light string hidden behind the second member. In an alternative embodiment, an S-shaped hook member is attached to each of the apertures for supporting the light string a finite distance below the third member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 18, 2001
    Date of Patent: July 1, 2003
    Inventor: Raffaele Diaco
  • Patent number: 6582106
    Abstract: A clamping member for a lighting fixture, includes first and second parts. The first part has a receiving portion and a first clamping portion extending therefrom that has opposing first and second surfaces. The second part is separable from the first part, and has a main portion and a second clamping portion extending from the main portion. The second clamping portion has first and second opposing surfaces. The main portion is received in the receiving portion of the first part forming a friction fit so that a support receiving area is defined between the second surface of the first clamping portion and the first surface of the second clamping portion. A fastener is disposed on the second surface of the second clamping portion for engaging the lighting fixture.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 20, 2001
    Date of Patent: June 24, 2003
    Assignee: Hubbell Incorporated
    Inventor: William H. Jamison
  • Patent number: 6582098
    Abstract: A parabolic louver and side light seal are disclosed for use in an overhead lighting system. The parabolic louver comprises a series of ultra-thin, lightweight stringers and baffles arranged perpendicular to one another and securely connected via “snap-fit” side and center joints. The side light seal comprises two side rails and two end rails. The two side rails are mounted to the sides of the parabolic louver to reinforce the louver, to provide a light seal, and to precisely locate the louver below the light source.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 14, 2000
    Date of Patent: June 24, 2003
    Inventors: Raymond A. Brown, Paul Custer, James A. Rigley
  • Patent number: 6575587
    Abstract: A light that is mounted on a clamp. The clamp is configured to be attached to different locations on a user's body, and is sufficiently sturdy so that it can support the light in an illumination direction that is fixed relative to the user's body. The light is connected by a cord to a power supply, such as a battery pack or an AC adapter. If a battery pack is used, the battery pack may also include a mechanism, such as a clip, for attaching the battery pack to the clothing or belt of a user. A headband is provided to which the clamp may be attached. The light is pivotally attached to the clamp so the light may be pivoted to illuminate in a desired direction. In addition, the light is rotatably mounted on the clamp arm, permitting the light to illuminate in a wide variety of different angles.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 26, 2001
    Date of Patent: June 10, 2003
    Assignee: The Coleman Company, Inc.
    Inventors: Steven M. Cramer, Keith Skidmore, Kelly Merl Wright, Gary Israel
  • Patent number: 6568838
    Abstract: The rotatable and mountable light assembly of the present invention includes a base member, the base member pivotally connected to a clamping member, the clamping member comprising a means to removably secure the base member to a bar; a lamp holding member releasably secured to the base member, the lamp holding member comprising a lamp receiving space, the lamp receiving space being of sufficient space to receive at least one individual lamp. The lamp holding member is capable of altering its orientation with regard to the base member such that the orientation of the lamp holding member vis-à-vis the clamping member may be altered; the single lamp residing in a portion of the receiving space, the lamp comprising a tens and a means to illuminate; and a means to provide power to the lamp.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 27, 2001
    Date of Patent: May 27, 2003
    Assignee: Pacific Cycle, LLC
    Inventors: Harry B. Taylor, Paul Klinger