Clamp Or Hook Patents (Class 362/396)
  • Publication number: 20070159854
    Abstract: It is a light emitting apparatus having a light source, and also having a light guide element into which light from the light source is guided. The light source is accommodated in an accommodating portion formed a top-surface side of the light emitting element. In the bottom surface of the light guide element, a light emitting portion is formed at a portion which is located away from places directly below the light source and directly below an optical axis of the light source and which extends from a region placed obliquely frontwardly from the light source to a region placed laterally from the light source.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 4, 2007
    Publication date: July 12, 2007
    Applicant: TOYODA GOSEI CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Hideki Kokubu, Takayuki Kamiya
  • Patent number: 7234839
    Abstract: A lighting device for festival decoration comprises a plurality of decorative lamp blocks wired in series successively, each block having a two-row lamp fixture; a lamplight controller and a knob switch for regulating lamplights electrically coupled with the wired decorative lamp blocks. The decorative lamp block consists of two-row lampshades, a box body and a lamp body. According to the invention, the lighting device for festival decoration comprises a plurality of decorative lamp blocks having two-row decorative lamps controlled by the lamplight controller, wherein each block is electrically connected for an equal period of time and started up at a different point of time, so that the decorative lamp blocks are powered on successively to give out special run-after lighting effects at a run-after speed regulated by the knob switch.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 17, 2005
    Date of Patent: June 26, 2007
    Inventor: Hon Kwok Cheng
  • Patent number: 7234833
    Abstract: A work light having one or more light emitting diodes (LEDs) to provide a high intensity beam pattern. In one arrangement two LEDs are tilted away from each and in another arrangement one LED is used together with a shaped reflector to provide an elliptical beam.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 31, 2004
    Date of Patent: June 26, 2007
    Inventors: Richard Anthony Hatherill, John Leslie Schira, Heather Frances Britt
  • Patent number: 7229185
    Abstract: A hand-held illuminator apparatus attachable to support structure, comprising an elongated body including a hand held section; a main light source carried by the body; circuitry in the body to supply electrical current to the light source; and at least one suction cup carried by the body to provide for positive releasable attachment of the apparatus to support structure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 4, 2005
    Date of Patent: June 12, 2007
    Assignee: National Electric Manufacturing Corporation
    Inventors: James M. Galvez, Matthew J. Galvez
  • Patent number: 7226183
    Abstract: A modular flashlight assembly is provided that includes an integrated interface to facilitate mounting of the flashlight to a variety of different equipment. The flashlight mounting system includes a pattern of engagement surfaces on an exterior surface of the flashlight housing and a mounting bracket. The mounting bracket is configured to be mounted onto the desired substrate and includes clamping members that releasably engage the engagement surfaces on the flashlight housing. In this manner, the engagement surfaces on the flashlight housing provide a surface by which the flashlight can be clamped without the need for a band that extends entirely around the barrel of the flashlight. Further, by releasably clamping the flashlight into a modular system, the flashlight can easily mounted onto any variety of different modular interface systems such as the interface rail that is integrated onto modern type firearms.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 27, 2006
    Date of Patent: June 5, 2007
    Inventors: Robert D. Galli, Marco Wo
  • Patent number: 7222996
    Abstract: A shelf lamp includes a clamp mount, which includes two clamp arms being pivotally connected by incorporating with an elastic element, and an illuminating unit. Each of the clamp arms includes at least a connection portion for providing the illuminating unit to connect thereon. The illuminating unit includes a harness element extended from one end thereof for harnessing onto the connection portion. The harness element is of a shape corresponding to the shape of the connection portion. The illuminating direction can thus be changed by changing the connection portion that the illuminating unit is harness on.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 28, 2004
    Date of Patent: May 29, 2007
    Inventor: Jack Lin
  • Patent number: 7220024
    Abstract: A disposable work light including an electrically non-conductive base provided with an electrically conductive terminal adapted to be detachably coupled to a complementally formed electrical socket. An elongate hollow electrically non-conductive cylindrical housing is cantileverly mounted on the base and includes a reflector on one lateral side of a lamp and a translucent housing portion on the laterally opposite of the lamp for passing the reflected, concentrated light to a work site. A transversely disposed, resilient vibration dampener and seal plate is mounted on the base for sealing the work light to the socket and for vibrationally isolating the lamp from the socket.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 13, 2004
    Date of Patent: May 22, 2007
    Inventor: Boyd E. Berends
  • Patent number: 7220012
    Abstract: The present invention is aimed to provide a clip for pen, in particular, the marks or logo on the clip can emit light and slide on rails. The illuminating clip includes a conducting clamp (6), at least an illuminating device (7), the conducting clamp (6) having a first and second conductors (61),(62) separated from each other; both top ends of the conductors (61),(62) led into pen (10) to contact the anode and cathode of the batteries (31); the illuminating device (7) is disposed on the conducting clamp (6), at least one LED (73) disposed inside the conducting clamp (6), two conducting metal leads (74), (75) extended from the underside of the LED to contact the conductors (61), (62); Thereby, a switch disposed on the pen (10) controls one of the circuits between the conductors and the batteries to light the illuminating device or not.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 26, 2005
    Date of Patent: May 22, 2007
    Inventor: Yu-Yin Liu
  • Patent number: 7217015
    Abstract: The device includes means for illumination, means for attaching the device to a flag pole so as to direct the illumination generally in the direction of a flag, and means for selectively energizing the illumination means only during hours of darkness. It is preferred that the means of illumination be permanently connected to a source of energy, such as an external source of AC or DC power, internal battery power or solar power, that provides a photo-cell-operated switch for monitoring the ambient light and for following the energy source to be directly applied to that illumination means primarily during hours of darkness.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 22, 2004
    Date of Patent: May 15, 2007
    Inventor: Donald E. Cocciardi
  • Patent number: 7204603
    Abstract: A lighting system includes a suspended light fixture, a skin, and a plurality of alignment sights. The suspended light fixture includes a supporting spine. The skin partially surrounds the spine. The skin is supported by the spine at at least three points including an adjustable point. The skin is substantially more flexible than the spine. The spine has a plurality of suspension points that define a longitudinal axis. The plurality of alignment sights are connected to the skin along an axis defining a leveling axis. The leveling axis is substantially parallel to and offset from the longitudinal axis.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 28, 2005
    Date of Patent: April 17, 2007
    Assignee: Pent Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Geza T. Lanczy, Rodney A. Williams, Gregg E. Laukhuf
  • Patent number: 7188977
    Abstract: A gutter interface device for facilitating hanging of Christmas lights from a gutter. The gutter interface device includes a gutter interface portion and a cord interface portion. The gutter interface portion has a main vertical member for abutting a front edge of the gutter. The gutter interface portion has a lip-engaging member integrally coupled to the main vertical member. The lip-engaging member has a first horizontal extent coupled to said main vertical member, a vertical extent and a second horizontal extent, said lip-engaging member being u-shaped for abutting three sides of a lip of a gutter.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 21, 2004
    Date of Patent: March 13, 2007
    Inventor: Bonita Lough
  • Patent number: 7188978
    Abstract: A mounting arrangement for a light or other object includes a clamping arrangement, or a keying arrangement, or both a clamping and a keying arrangement for mounting to different mounting rails having different keying features. The clamping arrangement includes a fixed clamp member and a movable clamp member that is movable towards and away from the fixed clamp member and is biased towards the fixed clamp member, so as to grip a mounting rail therebetween. The keying arrangement employs interchangeable keying members that may be disposed in a recess of the light or other object and that may have different keying features for use with mounting rails having corresponding keying features.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 8, 2005
    Date of Patent: March 13, 2007
    Assignee: Streamlight, Inc.
    Inventors: Raymond L. Sharrah, John C. DiNenna
  • Patent number: 7182490
    Abstract: The present invention is to provide a structure of an illumination apparatus comprising a sucker mounted in a bottom of a base thereof to provide the base with an adsorptive power. A power supply housing is extended upwardly on a central top portion of the base, wherein a power supply part is mounted in the power supply housing for providing with the electric power and a switch is mounted on the outside of the power supply housing so as to turn on or turn off the electric power provided by the power supply part. An adjustable device is mounted on a top of the power supply housing, wherein a housing is mounted on one end of the adjustable device and a light emitting device is mounted in the housing so as to twist the adjustable device to provide with the purpose of multi-angle adjustments.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 18, 2004
    Date of Patent: February 27, 2007
    Inventor: Huang-Hsi Hsu
  • Patent number: 7178933
    Abstract: An illumining device includes a base, lamp, and a clip. The base includes two buttons on the top, a dovetail groove between the buttons, and a locking portion between and movable by the buttons. The lamp includes a dovetail movable into the dovetail groove and a locking portion for engagement with the locking portion of the base. The locking portion of the base can be disengaged from the locking portion of the lamp by pressing the buttons. The clip includes a connecting portion secured to the bottom of the base and a clipping portion for clipping a visor of a cap.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 23, 2005
    Date of Patent: February 20, 2007
    Inventor: Louis Chuang
  • Patent number: 7175318
    Abstract: A compact flashlight is configured such that it can be coupled to a key ring, as well as various other devices, and includes a locking mechanism that inhibits accidental opening and detachment from the ring or other device. The compact flashlight is further configured to allow the flashlight to be pointed in numerous directions while resting on a surface, and further allows for ease of battery replacement. The compact flashlight additionally includes a plurality of switches that are easy to operate, and includes both a momentary switch and an on-off switch.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 30, 2004
    Date of Patent: February 13, 2007
    Inventor: Donald J. Booty, Jr.
  • Patent number: 7163309
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a clip type light emitter, and in particular to a clip type light emitter capable of enhancing a visual field at night by detachably engaging a clip type light emitter to a leisure cap (including hat) generally used for a mountain climbing or fishing or travel or various sports. The clip type light emitter comprises a casing forming a body; a plurality of lamps provided at a front side of the casing at regular intervals; a switch part provided in one side of the casing; a battery provided in the interior of the casing; and a clip provided in an upper side of the casing and having one side end integrally engaged with the casing and having a certain elastic force, wherein the clip type light emitter is detachably engaged to a leisure cap (including hat) used for a mounting climbing, a fishing or various outdoor leisure and sports.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 23, 2006
    Date of Patent: January 16, 2007
    Inventor: Dae Up Sohn
  • Patent number: 7159998
    Abstract: The present invention is a kit or a channel system useful for the removable mounting (installation and removal) of ornamental light strings onto buildings such as houses, offices, stores, and the like. The system according to the present invention has at least one, preferably a series of, display channel pieces, or tracks, that are attached to a surface of a building, such as a house, store, office, or the like. The channel pieces are coupled together with coupling tabs. Slide mounts moveably fit within, and work with, channels within the channel pieces and are used to moveably secure ornamental light strings to the system when in use. Beveled edges located on distal ends of projections on the channel pieces allow for variable positioning of light strings using the channels system of the present invention. A slide mount guide is used to urge the mounted light string from a storage channel piece to the display channel pieces.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 26, 2002
    Date of Patent: January 9, 2007
    Inventor: Karren Moreland
  • Patent number: 7156536
    Abstract: A light holder for a brimmed helmet of the type worn by firefighters. The holder has an aperture for receiving the barrel of a light. A mounting slot extends angularly with respect to the aperture so when the slot is engaged with the brim, the light is maintained at eye level disposed below the brim and in an out-of-the-way position to minimize the possibility of snagging. Set screw or other fasteners may be provided for securement of the light to the holder and the holder to the helmet.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 11, 2005
    Date of Patent: January 2, 2007
    Inventor: Christopher McCorkle
  • Patent number: 7134762
    Abstract: A light provider for an umbrella and stand assembly, including a body releasably attachable to the assembly, a source or sources of electric light carried by the body, to direct light away from the body, and incident light responsive means on the body to provide electrical energization for the light source, the means configured to receive incident light from a direction or directions spaced away from light directed from the source or sources.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 18, 2003
    Date of Patent: November 14, 2006
    Inventor: Oliver Joen-An Ma
  • Patent number: 7131751
    Abstract: A system and method of manufacturing directed to an attachment system for use in an optical device. The attachment system mechanically couples a light source to an illumination lens using an attachment device. The attachment device can be an auto-centering device for reducing positional errors in a light beam emitted from the light source.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 12, 2002
    Date of Patent: November 7, 2006
    Assignee: Logitech, Inc.
    Inventors: Olivier Theytaz, Pascal Eichenberger, Christian Blandin, Niall White, Baptiste Merminod, Olivier Egloff
  • Patent number: 7125138
    Abstract: A solar powered memorial light is used for grave-side, road-side or other memorials. The invention teaches that a small light may be solar powered so as to run at night: during the night-time, it may illuminate from within or without a small memorial or ornament. An eternal memorial of the invention may be the inscription on a headstone, or a plaque, etc. A typical ornament may be an angel, a religious figure, praying hands, or so on. The ornament of the invention may be translucent. It furthermore may comprise a staff having a first end adapted to be driven into the ground and a second end comprising a hook.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 7, 2003
    Date of Patent: October 24, 2006
    Inventor: Molly Denise Reinmann
  • Patent number: 7121698
    Abstract: A portable hanging light includes a portable housing that has a plurality of integral walls defining a plurality of partitions formed therein and an adjustably positionable lens. The light further includes a plurality of light-emitting sources housed within one partition and a plurality of control switches spaced along the housing. A plurality of hook members are secured to selected portions of the housing to assist in maintaining the light at a substantially stable position. One of the hook members is disposed along the axis and another of the hook members is resiliently connected to one of the housing walls along a rear portion thereof. At least one power cord adapter is electrically coupled to the switches for allowing a user to electrically connect the light to alternate ones of the external power sources.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 13, 2004
    Date of Patent: October 17, 2006
    Inventor: Jerry P. Johnson
  • Patent number: 7118254
    Abstract: A recessed downlight mounting fixture having a fixture plate formed from a blank, the fixture plate having at least one aperture for receiving a lamp housing, a junction box formed from said the blank and foldably integral with said the fixture plate, at least one junction box door formed from the blank with the fixture plate, and, at least one mounting bar bracket formed from the blank.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 20, 2004
    Date of Patent: October 10, 2006
    Assignee: Genlyte Thomas Group, LLC
    Inventor: Kenneth Czech
  • Patent number: 7118241
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a clip type light emitter, and in particular to a clip type light emitter capable of enhancing a visual field at night by detachably engaging a clip type light emitter to a leisure cap (including hat) generally used for a mountain climbing or fishing or travel or various sports. The clip type light emitter comprises a casing forming a body; a plurality of lamps provided at a front side of the casing at regular intervals; a switch part provided in one side of the casing; a battery provided in the interior of the casing; and a clip provided in an upper side of the casing and having one side end integrally engaged with the casing and having a certain elastic force, wherein the clip type light emitter is detachably engaged to a leisure cap (including hat) used for a mounting climbing, a fishing or various outdoor leisure and sports.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 16, 2004
    Date of Patent: October 10, 2006
    Inventor: Dae Up Sohn
  • Patent number: 7111965
    Abstract: The present invention is to provide a device for holding and fastening a light-emitting member, comprising a fastening assembly including a first space for receiving and clamping an object; and a secureness assembly provided on the fastening assembly and having a second space for receiving and fastening a portion of the light-emitting member, enabling both the light-emitting member and the device to be easily carried after the light-emitting member being detaching from the secureness assembly and the fastening assembly being disengaged from an object.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 18, 2004
    Date of Patent: September 26, 2006
    Inventor: Huang-Hsi Hsu
  • Patent number: 7104673
    Abstract: The present invention is to provide a clamp lamp comprising a first side plate, a second side plate and a lateral plate, wherein the lateral plate connects the first side plate and the second side plate, thereby forming a retaining space between the first side plate and the second side plate. A lamp is disposed on the first side plate opposite to the second side plate and powered by at least a battery installed in a battery holder formed on the clamp. A light source can thus be generated from a light emitting portion of the lamp. A screw rod is disposed on the second side plate and connected with a mobile portion. By adjusting the amount of the screw rod inserted into the retaining space, the clamp can firmly grab an object, so as to securely fasten the lamp onto the object.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 14, 2004
    Date of Patent: September 12, 2006
    Inventor: Shu-Feng Yu
  • Patent number: 7101058
    Abstract: A light attachment that can be readily mounted on a variety of tools and tool support fixtures and other support structures includes a light portion supported on a mounting portion by a flexible gooseneck cable. The mounting portion includes a housing that defines a male-female attachment element configured to slidingly mate with a complementary attachment element formed on the body of the power tool. In a preferred embodiment, the attachment element has a dovetail shape for sliding engagement within a complementary shaped notch in the body of the tool. The housing contains a power source for the light portion. The light portion incorporates an on-off switch that is actuated by rotating a component that is threadedly engaged within the housing. The housing supports a printed circuit board to which the power supply wires are attached.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 12, 2004
    Date of Patent: September 5, 2006
    Assignee: Robert Bosch GmbH
    Inventors: Edward T. Prell, Brad M. Baber, Frankie Leung, Markus Allemann, Walter Bernardi
  • Patent number: 7090369
    Abstract: A magnetic device for rotating a floating candle is comprised of a first magnetic member for attaching to the base of the candle, a transparent container for holding water to float the candle, and a base for supporting the transparent container. A second magnetic member is rotated by a motor inside the base. A decorative cover is positioned around the base. When the second magnetic member is rotated, the first magnetic member and thus the candle are caused to rotate by magnetic attraction to produce a pleasing rotating flame.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 22, 2004
    Date of Patent: August 15, 2006
    Inventor: Ephrian Jordan
  • Patent number: 7080925
    Abstract: The diffuse lighting arrangement comprises a plurality of strands of miniature lights branching off a power supply cord. An accessory anchor strap is provided for use when it is desired to secure the arrangement to a structure such as a patio umbrella or gazebo.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 4, 1999
    Date of Patent: July 25, 2006
    Inventor: John A. Rushing
  • Patent number: 7070295
    Abstract: A light device includes an attaching device for attaching onto a supporting object or a bicycle, and a light member selectively attached to the attaching device for being used as a light facility for the bicycle, and selectively disengaged from the supporting object for being used as a flashlight device. The attaching device includes an arm having a channel to receive an anchoring device which is attached to the light member, and a fastener strap engaged with the arm, for detachably attaching the arm of the attaching device onto the bicycle. The arm includes a spring-biased catch to engage with and to retain the anchoring member to the arm, and includes a pad for softly engaging with the bicycle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 14, 2005
    Date of Patent: July 4, 2006
    Inventor: Wen Sung Lee
  • Patent number: 7059749
    Abstract: A clipping apparatus for preventing tripping hazards caused by cords and simplifying installation of decorative lights having a tension clip. The tension clip is substantially U-shaped having an elongated member having two downwardly extending arms, each arm having a base. Each base has a small, V-shaped recessed channel through which a cord or strand of lights extends. A fully adjustable slide and click mechanism lengthens or shortens the elongated member of the tension clip. A pair of outwardly angled and extending fasteners define a simple clip mechanism attached to the elongated member and or one or both of the two arms for use in suspending the cord from tension clips installed upside down.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 19, 2005
    Date of Patent: June 13, 2006
    Inventor: Joseph Bernier
  • Patent number: 7044621
    Abstract: A lamp seat of a hand tool comprises a clamping seat; an upper end of the clamping seat having a clamping portion formed by for posts; a lower side of the cambered surface having a ball shape groove; a receiving seat; a upper side of the cambered surface being protruded with a combining portion; a top of the combining portion having a ball-like shape corresponding to the ball shape groove of the clamping seat; a bottom side of the receiving seat being formed with a first through hole and a second through hole. Thus, the lamp seat can carry a hand tool and a flashlight at the same time. Moreover, a clamping seat of the present invention can rotate with respect to the receiving seat through a wide range.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 24, 2004
    Date of Patent: May 16, 2006
    Inventor: Chih-Ching Hsien
  • Patent number: 7040783
    Abstract: A clip-on task lamp has a ball-shaped head that is pivotally and frictionally mounted between the cup-shaped ends of two tines of a ball-holding fork so that the ball-head can be rotated to any position. The ball-head has a front lens with two LEDs that are backed by a reflector. The ball has a flexible two-state pushbutton switch on the rear side and an internal battery. The base of the ball-holding fork comprises a single leg with a small swivel ball. The lamp has a clamp part that has, at its top end, two arms with two respective cup ends that hold the small swivel ball by friction fit. The base end of the clamp part comprises two legs, a shorter one of which is springably pivoted on an ear of the other. The end of each leg has a swivel pad and the shorter leg has a projection for facilitating spreading the legs so that they can be sandwiched around a member and clamped to it.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 12, 2004
    Date of Patent: May 9, 2006
    Assignee: ShowerTek, Inc.
    Inventor: Thomas R. Christianson
  • Patent number: 7036627
    Abstract: A light transmitting device for attachment to a stethoscope headpiece which provides for reversible engagement of the device to the headpiece so that the same can be removed such as for repairs or replacement of batteries. The transmitting device provides a source of light without interfering with the operation of the stethoscope and can be provided without retooling the stethoscope to accommodate a source of light.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 29, 2005
    Date of Patent: May 2, 2006
    Assignee: PharmaDesign Inc
    Inventors: Richard Costa, Hung Mach, Matthew T. Coe
  • Patent number: 7025481
    Abstract: A vehicular lighting system including an elongated mounting base having a body. The body has a central portion with a central bearing surface for contacting a mounting surface. The body includes a pair of flanges having upwardly depending portions extending from the central portion and downwardly depending portions extending from the central portion. The downwardly depending portions form bearing surfaces spaced from the central bearing surface for bearing on the mounting surface. The central portion includes an elongated groove extending along the base opposed from the central bearing surface. The elongated groove and inner surfaces of the flanges defining an elongated receptacle for a flexible light strip, which is positioned and retained in the receptacle by the flanges. The light strip is substantially contained within the receptacle and comprises a substantially transparent polymeric body with a plurality of light sources encapsulated in the polymeric body.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 17, 2004
    Date of Patent: April 11, 2006
    Assignee: Nexlite
    Inventor: Gregory R. Moll
  • Patent number: 7004596
    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: Grant
    Filed: July 19, 2004
    Date of Patent: February 28, 2006
    Assignee: ACCO Brands USA LLC
    Inventor: Ralph Merrem
  • Patent number: 6997584
    Abstract: An apparatus and method for a bicycle lamp includes a plurality of light sources; a source of power; an electrical circuit connecting the source of power with the plurality of light sources; at least one switch connected in the electrical circuit; a diffuser positioned adjacent at least one individual light source of the plurality of light sources, the diffuser including translucent resilient material supported on a helical coil defining a central passageway extending through the diffuser, the diffuser passageway being of sufficient dimension to accept a bicycle tube therethrough; a housing coupled to the diffuser, the housing having a housing passageway extending therethrough, wherein the housing passageway is generally complementary to and aligned with the diffuser passageway so as to provide a continuous opening through the bicycle lamp; and a reflector adjustably connected to the housing spaced apart from the housing passageway.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 11, 2003
    Date of Patent: February 14, 2006
    Inventors: Russell Rothan, Jason Barber, Daniel Deutsch
  • Patent number: 6994449
    Abstract: Apparatus and methods directed to a hand holdable flashlight having a grooved rear cap for being secured to an object, through utilization of an interface device securable to the rear cap and to the object. The grooved rear cap also implements securement of a removable guard for protecting a rear end switch actuator from being accidentally actuated in situations when the flashlight is not secured to the interface device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 26, 2002
    Date of Patent: February 7, 2006
    Assignee: Surefire, LLC
    Inventor: Paul Y. Kim
  • Patent number: 6991344
    Abstract: A flashlight having a light-emitting diode light source with first and second leads extending therefrom, a power source, a power source frame enclosing at least a portion of the power source; a housing containing the light source and power source, a switch located adjacent the power source and operable to close a circuit including the light source and the power source, and wherein one or all of the following may be included 1) a keyring extension extending from a power source frame or the housing with the keyring extension having an opening whereby an article can be attached to the keyring extension and includes a keyring lock wherein upon exerting a force against the keyring lock, the keyring lock is opened to permit the article to be attached to the keyring extension; 2) the housing is comprised of translucent material; and 3) the housing includes at least one side cover which is not integral with the housing and the at least one side cover being selected from anodized aluminum, anodized metal, anodized met
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 5, 2003
    Date of Patent: January 31, 2006
    Assignee: Armament Systems & Procedures, Inc.
    Inventor: Kevin L. Parsons
  • Patent number: 6991352
    Abstract: A light fixture having a support system for holding the light fixture during installation, thereby allowing the user to have both hands free for wiring. The system includes a bracket configured to be mounted to an electrical box. A tether extends from the light fixture and has a connecting element for releasably attaching the tether to the bracket.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 30, 2003
    Date of Patent: January 31, 2006
    Assignee: Quoizel, Inc.
    Inventors: Thomas A. Garber, Gregory H. Winch
  • Patent number: 6981785
    Abstract: A novel lantern lock for holding a light and its light shade in a fixed position when mounted on standard lighting equipment is presented. The lantern lock includes a socket assembly with a light bulb socket and power cord. A spreading frame is fixedly attached to the socket assembly, and when a shade is mounted thereon, holds the shade in a fixed position relative to the socket assembly. In one embodiment, the socket assembly is mounted on a base and mounting stud is physically attached to the socket assembly. In an alternative embodiment, a clamp clamps at least a portion of the socket assembly, and the mounting stud is attached to the clamp. The mounting stud is compatible with standard lighting equipment mounting devices, such as a C-clamp mountable on an extension arm of a C-stand. The C-clamp may be rotated in any position to fix the position of the mounting stud, and to thereby fix the position of the light.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 16, 2004
    Date of Patent: January 3, 2006
    Inventor: Daniel Watchulonis
  • Patent number: 6979103
    Abstract: A lamp standard for mounting in an air handling system composed of a stand having a plurality of channels wherein the channels span along the longitudinal axis of the stand and a plurality of lamp modules positioned over the channels. The lamp modules include a housing, a lamp bulb extending from the housing, and the wiring associated with the lamp modules are positioned within the channels. In use, the lamp standard can be installed within a heating, ventilation, or air conditioning (HVAC) system to minimize airborne and/or surface microorganism contaminants. The ultraviolet dosage delivered to the HVAC system can be controlled by varying the number of lamp standards, number of lamp modules coupled to the lamp standards, and spacing between the individual lamp standards.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 1, 2003
    Date of Patent: December 27, 2005
    Assignee: Ultraviolet Devices, Inc.
    Inventors: David L. Witham, Robert Arance
  • Patent number: 6974230
    Abstract: An overhead industrial light fixture of the type including a housing, power-related components and a lamp-mounting socket. The housing has top and bottom walls and sidewalls together forming a substantially enclosed space, and the bottom wall defines a socket window. The power-related components and the socket are both secured to the housing and within the enclosed space, thereby to provide a low-profile fixture with its components within a single housing. Preferred embodiment include the socket having its lamp-receiving end substantially aligned with the socket window.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 24, 2000
    Date of Patent: December 13, 2005
    Assignee: Ruud Lighting, Inc.
    Inventors: Alan J. Ruud, Eric Haugaard, Kurt Wilcox
  • Patent number: 6974226
    Abstract: A light assembly that can be magnetically attached to a pair of glasses. The assembly has a light source and a housing, which has a first magnetic element. When the light assembly is attached to a pair of glasses, the person wearing the glasses would not block the light emitted from the light assembly; the first magnetic element is magnetically coupled to a second magnetic element; and at least a portion of the housing extends over at least a portion of the glasses to provide support for the light assembly, if necessary.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 19, 2003
    Date of Patent: December 13, 2005
    Assignee: Contour Optik, Inc.
    Inventor: Hsien-Tsung Chang
  • Patent number: 6966672
    Abstract: A luminaire louvre (1) for an elongate luminaire comprises two elongate side reflectors (2) and a plurality of transverse lamellas (10). The side reflectors (2) in each case have an inner wall (3) and an outer wall (4), which transition into one another in one piece.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 12, 2004
    Date of Patent: November 22, 2005
    Assignee: Zumtobel Staff GmbH
    Inventor: Reinhard Feistmantl
  • Patent number: 6959996
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to a lighting apparatus to be used on an umbrella pole or similar upright structure with a convenient and concealed mounting mechanism and a slip-resistant vertical adjustment mechanism, designed to provide the user with an easily adjustable and removable/attachable source of light, wherein the means by which it is removed or attached is attractively concealed from the casual observer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 26, 2004
    Date of Patent: November 1, 2005
    Inventor: Ken Ip
  • Patent number: 6960002
    Abstract: A backlight module is applied in a liquid crystal display (LCD) with a first panel and a second panel. In the LCD, the second panel is disposed opposite to the first panel and the backlight module is disposed between the first panel and the second panel. The backlight module includes a first light source, a second light source and a lamp-holding member. The lamp-holding member is disposed between the first light source and the second light source and the lamp-holding member has a first side clipping part, a second side clipping part and a vertical supporting part. The vertical supporting part is positioned between the first side clipping part and the second side clipping part. The first side clipping part and the second side clipping part hold the first light source and the second light source respectively so that the first light source and the second light source are spaced with a substantial equal distance.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 12, 2004
    Date of Patent: November 1, 2005
    Assignee: AU Optronics Corp.
    Inventor: Yi-Shiuan Tsai
  • Patent number: 6955440
    Abstract: The invention provides a decorative light-defusing novelty lamp. The novelty lamp includes a housing, a tube coupled to the housing, a fan rigidly disposed in the housing and adapted to draw air into the housing and through the tube. In addition, the invention has a light means mounted substantially within the housing which is adapted to cast light into the tube, and a light defusing member adapted to defuse light within the tube.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 15, 2003
    Date of Patent: October 18, 2005
    Inventor: Will Niskanen
  • Patent number: 6955457
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a connecting assembly for a high mounted stop lamp. The high mounted stop lamp according to an embodiment of the present invention employs a clamping clip and a guide clip so that it can readily attach to the stop lamp without using tools such as a screw driver or a spanner. In particular, the clamping clip of the present invention is provided with a clamping means that firmly fix the high mounted stop lamp to a package tray by spring force. Further, the guide clip employs a simple insert-locking system.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 22, 2003
    Date of Patent: October 18, 2005
    Assignee: Hyundai Motor Company
    Inventor: Gi Jong Lee
  • Patent number: RE38897
    Abstract: This invention provides an elongated flexible member that is capable of being formed into a plurality of differing shapes so that it can be supported at a variety of locations and has retaining means for retaining it in a desired shape so that a holder connected to one end thereof can hold a flashlight at any desired position relative thereto.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 30, 2000
    Date of Patent: November 29, 2005
    Assignee: Elward-Louis Joint Venture
    Inventor: Ronald L. Krenzel