Abstract: A flashlight holder and a mounted flashlight. The holder includes a support member having a pair of tracks and a pair of bases. The bases join and support the tracks. First and second followers are mounted on the respective tracks. The followers are selectively movable along the tracks. The flashlight holder includes a strap which has a first strap end and a second strap end. The first strap end is joined to the first follower. The strap is joined to the second follower between the strap ends. The strap, between the second follower and the second strap end, extends into the vicinity of the first follower. The strap is extendible between a first position, in which the strap loosely enwraps and defines an in which a flashlight can be loosely positioned and a second position, in which the strap tightly enwraps the body of the flashlight holding the flashlight in a desired position between the tracks and followers.

Abstract: A multipurpose safety and utility flashlight having a clip by which it can be attached to the user, and having an outwardly extending flashlight bulb which projects a hemispherical beam pattern. The clip and the flashlight bulb are located on opposite sides of the flashlight, so that when the flashlight is worn at the side of the user, the hemispherical beam pattern illuminates objects ahead of, above, behind, to the side of and at the feet of the user. In addition, the hemispherical beam pattern projects light ahead of, above, behind, and to one side of said user to make said user easily visible to others in all of those directions. The flashlight may also include a pair of magnets, one on each side of the flashlight. One magnet is suitable for magnetically mounting the flashlight to any suitable surface so the light from the flashlight shines on a work surface, while the other magnet is suitable for magnetically holding tools and parts, such as nuts, bolts and washers.

Abstract: A night light and more specifically an attachment for walking assistance devices such as a walking cane, crutches, walkers and the like. The night light is secured to the walking assistance device by the use of clamp devices or other attachment means and is provided with a battery operated light positioned to illuminate the surfaces and terrain being traversed by the person using the walking assistance device with the night light attached thereto. The night light includes a long throw toggle switch located in association with a handgrip, handle or the like on the walking assistance device to enable easy access to the toggle switch by the person using the walking assistance device.

Abstract: The supporting bar, which could serve as a supporting arm for an articulated table lamp, is constituted by a plurality of thin, flat straps of elastic material which are juxtaposed in close contact and held pressed together within an outer cover, with sufficient force that when the bar is flexed, the frictional forces from cover and strap to strap maintain the bent shape, against the elastic forces tending to restore the unbent shape of each strap. One of the straps can be made of magnetized material and the others of ferromagnetic material.

Abstract: A clamp-on magnet for trouble lamps of a type which have a shield on one side of an electric bulb. A magnet is connected to a housing and the housing has a pair of spaced apart parallel flanges extending therefrom. Each of the flanges has a hole extending therethrough. A pair of wire clamps having helical central portions and a pair of arms extending from each end of the helical central portion are pivotally attached by fasteners to the holes in the parallel flanges. These spring clamps have hooks on the end thereof so that the arms of the spring clamp can be pulled apart to extend over the shield of the trouble lamp and are biased back into tight engagement with the shield to hold the magnet to the trouble lamp. When the magnet is in use by placing it against a metal surface, such as that of an automobile, the trouble lamp can be pivoted through approximately 250.degree. and held in any position in between so that the light from the trouble lamp can be directed to where it is needed.

Abstract: For a connection, in particular for use with an illumination system, two mechanically and electrically releasably coupled parts, in particular a magnetic holder (3) and a ball (4) which define a ball-and-socket joint, are provided, with said two parts (3) and (4) being interconnectable by means of magnetic force and contacting each other, the two parts (3, 4) establishing electrical contact for the lighting fixture (10) as a result of magnetic frictional contact.

Abstract: The present invention consists of a device that provides for easy adjustment of the direction of illumination produced by a utility light through a multiplicity of orientations from one attachment position. The device herein uses a metal track attached to the utility light, which track passes through a clamp and wherein the clamp can be releasably attached to various points along the track. Thus, by movement of the clamp along the track, the direction of illumination produced by the utility light can be adjusted. In addition, the device herein includes a magnet connected to the clamp for mounting of the utility light on suitable ferrous-metal support objects. Engagement and disengagement of the clamp from the track is accomplished by rotating the magnet.

Abstract: A multi-purpose miniature pocket flashlight having a flexible case that contains a cartridge and lamp assembly. The cartridge is capable of holding a pair of batteries in association with a spring switch arm operable by squeezing the flexible casing to complete the electrical circuit and illuminate the lamp. The lamp and batteries are removable and replaceable by the provision of a removable cap means at either of the ends of said casing. The flashlight further includes a mounting magnet arranged within the case adjacent the cartridge whereby the flashlight may be magnetically secured against a metallic wall, for example. The invention also includes a bottom cap for said flexible casing that is designed to provide a watch chamber below said cartridge. The cap has a centrally open bottom wall that opens to said chamber.

Abstract: A task light fixture adapted for magnetic attachment to the underside of a shelf or cabinet above a work surface, the fixture having a reflector adapted to produce an asymmetric beam of light directed toward the work surface, the reflector being rotatable about a vertical axis to direct the light to various areas of the work surface.

Abstract: An annular Fresnel lens surrounds a tubular barrel or sleeve containing an objective lens system, which is focussed on an object that is positioned a predetermined distance beyond one end of the barrel. Four independently operable light sources are arranged in equi-angularly spaced relation around the outside of the lens barrel to direct light onto each of four mirrors, which are mounted in intersecting planes around the outside of the lens barrel to reflect light in four quadrants onto the side of the Fresnel lens remote from said object. The Fresnel lens focuses light from the mirrors obliquely onto the object, an image of which is thus projected by the objective lens through the lens barrel toward, for example, a video sensor, which forms part of a video inspection machine.

Abstract: A trouble light for car mechanics, etc., which utilizes magnets to position and mount the trouble light so as to more effectively direct light on to the desired work area. In particular, it is primarily designed for use in relatively close spaces where it is either inconvenient or impossible to employ conventional means such as a hook or a second person to position and direct the light. The light includes a bracket composed of a non-ferromagnetic material such as aluminum, a plurality of magnets mounted onto the bracket, a plurality of angular ferromagnetic pole pieces for mounting the magnets onto the bracket, and a heat shield for protecting the magnets from heat radiated by the light bulb. The bracket and the heat shield are mounted to the light housing of the trouble light such that the shield is interposed between the bracket and the housing.

Abstract: An illumination system having a continuous fixed ceiling panel, at least one light source suspended by a telescoping arm from the panel and a split-core transformer formed by two electroinductive coils enclosed in permanent magnets through which a magnetic field is created for the sealed transfer of electrical energy through the panel to the light source. One magnet is disposed on opposite surfaces of the panel. Rollers or a pneumatic system may be disposed between each magnet and the surface of the panel on which the magnet is disposed for sliding the magnets over the surfaces of the panel while maintaining the transfer of electrical energy. Secondary lighting means may also be included.

Abstract: A portable emergency light comprising two lamps at slopes on two lateral sides with the slope design to lower their height and space requirement, connection means consisting of slipper and slotted block between each lamp and light body, so that the lamps is detachable for moving to any other area for lighting purpose; controllers for lighting, extinguishing or flickering each respective lamps for lighting or warning purpose to add function of the emergency light and a plug on its holder to connect rectified and voltage reduced power source to the emergency light while it is positioned on the holder and the emergency light is disconnected from the said power source by applies its own built-in battery after it is detached from the holder.

Abstract: To permit sufficient illumination for a plastic-sealed general purpose lamp, a bulb is encased in plastic and sealed, with the plastic shell of the lamp having wide parallel faces, one of which may include a reflector to focus light. The lamps may be battery or AC controlled and have a handle for holding them and a magnet mounted in them for mounting to a surface magnetically. To control the intensity and location of the light flux emitted from the lamp, a plastic lens and reflector may be incorporated in the lamp with the inner light bulb between the two. For greater power dissipation, dead space of approximately two cubic inches is placed around the lamp in some embodiments.

Abstract: A portable flashlight comprises an elongate battery casing and a swivelling flashlight head connected to one end of the casing through a ball-and-socket connection which forms part of the electrical circuit connecting the batteries to the flashlight bulb. A removable support pad is provided for attachment to an end cap of the casing for supporting the casing in vertical position while permitting swivelling movements of the flashlight head, and the casing further includes a transversely extending support pad for supporting the casing on its side and a magnetic assembly for magnetically attaching the casing to a support surface.

Abstract: A service light for motor vehicle use and the like having a magnetic base attachable to an iron-containing object for support, a C-shaped resilient clamp support for a battery-type flashlight, an elongated arm pivotally connected at one end to the base, and a swivel unit connecting the other end of the arm to the resilient clamp support and including details by which the members of the unit are rotatably related and secured together swivelly.

Abstract: A flexible flashlight which may provide light at any angle even in an environment in which the area in which to position a flashlight is extremely limited. A bellows is provided one end of which is threaded onto the body tube of a flashlight, the other end of which contains a bulb along with a lens and bezel. The bellows is made of a semi-rigid material so that once its curvature is formed it will remain fixed indefinitely until reformed by the user. The flexible flashlight may be placed on any flat surface or may be attached to any ferro-magnetic surface. In either case once the flashlight has been positioned both hands are free to perform work. An internal coiled helical cord is provided inside the bellows section to assure good electrical connection and to minimize the possibility of damaging the electrical pathway due to frequent flexion of the bellows.

Abstract: A novel portable light beam projector device, related system apparatus, and attendant novel method for wide variety use in conjunction with military vehicles, to establish optimum placement of optical fire detection sensors relative to installation of the vehicle's fire suppression system. These inventions are similarly usable to novelly establish corresponding optimum placement of various optical type intrusion and/or fire-detection sensors to similarly protect various confidential areas including storage facilities and attendant personnel/equipment/data and the like whether of a military, industrial or commercial character.Each light projector device has an adjustable tubular shroud to adjustably focus the light beam cone angle. The desired cone angle of the light beam is initially set by use of associated system apparatus including an associated light beam calibration chart and some optional projector support stands.

Abstract: An improved shop light for being releasably mounted in a desired location for illuminating a work area. The shop light (10) comprises a handle member (12) provided with a light bulb socket (16) for releasably receiving a light bulb (18). Electricity for powering the light bulb (18) is supplied by a cord (20) received in handle member (12). A guard member (34) is releasably engaged to the handle member (12) in order to protect the light bulb (18) from damage. Magnetic mounting means (52) are provided for selectively mounting the shop light (10) on a metalic surface, such means being capable of selectively pivoting the shop light (10) to most desirably illuminate a preselected work area. The shop light (10) is further provided with a hook member (50) for hanging the shop light (10) at a desired location.

Abstract: This invention provides a flashlight of conventional use that has a socket at its rear end. A plug and flexible conductor assembly is inserted into this socket and carries the battery power from the conventional flashlight to an auxiliary light. This auxiliary light consists of a bulb carried in a housing having a lens, reflector, bulb socket and connecting means for the flexible conductor assembly. This auxiliary housing is pivotally mounted on a bracket attached to a permanent magnet. When magnetic attachment of this auxiliary light is not possible an auxiliary member containing a metal plate and a suction cup is provided. A hook is also disclosed when and where rungs, such as on a ladder, are available. A test probe assembly is shown in two embodiments. In the first embodiment a plug is inserted in the flashlight socket and continuity is indicated by the lighting of the bulb in the flashlight.

Abstract: A portable navigation light system for barges in which the legally required three lights are provided by a set of three, self-contained units. Each unit contains its own power supply, light activating mechanism, light source so configured as to show over the required arc of the horizon with the required range of visibility, and means for affixing the unit to the barge. Each unit incorporates an integral carrying handle and is configured so that the three units nest one inside of the other with their respective handles coinciding as one, thereby permitting the carrying of the nested units as one.

Abstract: A device for allowing a trouble light to provide a desired lighting effect by being resistably rotated to any position about its longitudinal axis while lying on a flat surface or affixed to a ferrous surface by a magnet, which comprises a resistably rotating means and a support member, where the trouble light and resistably rotating means rotate relative to the support member with the support member restrained from rotating by communication between a flat surface on the periphery of the support member and a foreign surface.

Abstract: A utility lamp has a tubular handle for containing a bulb receptacle connected to a cord extending out of the handle and terminated by a connector. A bulb cage or guard is removably clamped to the handle to protectively enclose a bulb inserted in the receptacle. Formed integrally with the bulb guard is a cord storage section about which the length of cord extending from the handle can be wound. A stand is formed at the free end of the bulb guard permitting the utility lamp to be stood on end on a horizontal surface. Also, a hook is swively mounted to the top of the bulb guard so that the lamp can be hung from an elevated projection and a magnet is mounted to the cord storage section enabling lamp to be suspended from a ferromagnetic object.

Abstract: A universal trouble light includes a longitudinally extending handle and a first apertured ball and a socket therefor carried at one end of the handle. A longitudinally extending bulb carrying section also carries a ball and socket therefor at one of its ends. The balls are rigidly connected by a tube to thereby position the handle and barrel member in spaced proximity to each other. The handle and barrel member are capable of relative rotative and angular movement. A bulb socket is positioned within the bulb carrying section and an electrical conductor connects the socket with a source in the handle, the conductor extending through the balls. The rotation of each ball is limited to a single plane and for a limited arc within that plane.

Abstract: A motor vehicle headlight having a casing containing a pivotally mounted reflector which is pivoted in response to movement of a piston rod of a hydraulic piston and cylinder unit at an end of a hydraulic remote control system. The casing has an opening so positioned that when the unit is fitted therein the piston rod can easily engage a force transmission arrangement acting on a periphery of the reflector to pivot it when the rod is moved.

Abstract: A hand-held, rust-inhibiting spray gun with lighting capability, comprising in combination a grippable body portion, a front spray nozzle, a sealant supply line, and a lightweight, directional and adjustable lighting source removably mounted to the gun and directed to fully illuminate the surface receiving the rust-inhibiting application. The lighting source includes a cup housing and socket combination, a magnet attachable to a bracketed bar on the gun, and an insulated electrical connection near the cup housing for permitting its complete and safe removal for replacement or for periodic cleaning of the gun itself. A threaded lens cap including a lens cover and a conically shaped inner reflective surface having an apex opening, screws onto the cup housing and varies the reflective position of the light bulb thereby adjusting the beam concentration directed to the surface being coated.

Abstract: A lamp having an elongated flexible support of a length to allow extension of the lamp in a plurality of directions with a lamp socket and hangable protector at its outboard extremity and a C clamp at its inboard extremity for holding the lamp in a selected position of adjustment.

Abstract: A combination rechargeable flashlight and charger base comprising a flashlight with a particularly shaped enlargement thereon and a charger base with a correspondingly particularly shaped socket thereon; the enlargement on the flashlight and the socket on the charger base correspond closely with each other and interfit with each other; the enlargement on the flashlight has a magnet applied thereto and the socket in the charger base has magnetic material therein for magnetic interengagement with the magnet when the enlargement is interfitted with the socket on the charger base.

Abstract: A universal trouble light includes a longitudinally extending handle and a first apertured ball and a socket therefor carried at one end of the handle. A longitudinally extending barrel member also carries a ball and socket therefor at one of its ends. The balls are rigidly connected to thereby position the handle and barrel member in spaced proximity to each other. The handle and barrel member are capable of relative rotative and angular movement. An electrical receptacle is positioned floatingly within the barrel member and electrical conductor elements connecting the receptacle with a source of electrical supply extend through the balls.

Abstract: Apparatus for clampingly supporting a source lamp in an optical, analytical instrument. The apparatus includes a heat distributing, metal corset encircling the lamp and a clamp member. The clamp is adjustably mounted in the instrument by a mechanism which permits rotational adjustment of the clamp about an axis perpendicular to the optical axis of the instrument and translational adjustment of the clamp along the same axis. The lamp is supported in the clamp in a stable configuration regardless of irregularities in its glass envelope.

Abstract: An assembly adapted for attachment to a penlight body, comprising housing means formed with a rear end and a front end in longitudinally spaced relationship to each other and an axially extending aperture extending inwardly from the rear end. The aperture is adapted to receive the bulbed end of the penlight body in seated telescopic relation thereto, and first magnetic means extending circumferentially on the housing means in spaced relationship to said front end and terminating in a free end thereof is used. Shoulder means is disposed intermediate the magnetic means and the front end with viewing means adapted to be mounted on the shoulder means. Coupling means having an inner end and a spaced apart outer end with an axially directed bore extending inwardly of the inner end is provided for securing the viewing means in removable fixed relationship to the first magnetic means by means of a magnetic force formed between the first magnetic means the coupling means.

Abstract: A fog filter for automobile headlights consists of a lens cover in the form of a sheet of smooth transparent plastic material, preferably of an amber color, and which has a circular outline and a diameter corresponding to that of the standard sealed beam automobile lens. The lens cover is secured at its periphery to a rim portion having formed integrally therewith a continuous magnet which cooperates with the metal rim of the automobile headlight to secure the filter or lens cover in place. Two types of lens covers or filters are disclosed. One is a complete filter or lens cover for the two high-beam lenses of a double headlight system wherein the filter of lens cover is amber or other suitable color. The other form of filter or lens cover is for single headlights having both the high-beam and low-beam in the same lamp wherein the filter or lens cover is clear in the lower half thereof and amber colored or the like in the upper half.

Abstract: To adapt a new attachment for an electric torch or flashlight of the kind having a generally cylindrical barrel so that it can be magnetically attached to a magnetic surface, an attachment is provided composed of a body shell which is a resilient partial sleeve with one or more magnets secured to it. The shell may be conveniently made from a plastic material tapering in thickness in opposite circumferential directions towards its axially extending edges. The shell snaps over the barrel of the torch and may have an opening for accommodating the switch and the switch housing so as to provide access to the switch and allow precise location of and prevent movement of the shell along the barrel.

Abstract: A light source arranged to be illuminated automatically upon failure of the normal electricity supply to a room, building or the like. The light source comprises a lamp housing containing a bulb, batteries and switch, and a base on which the lamp housing can be mounted. One part of an electromagnet including an energizing winding is mounted in the base and the other part is mounted in the torch housing such that when the housing is mounted on the base and an a.c. supply is made to the base, the two parts of the electromagnet are mutually attracted and the housing is held securely on the base. If the a.c. supply is interrupted the electromagnet is de-energized, allowing the housing to be removed from the base and, at the same time, the switch is operated to connect the batteries to supply current to the bulb.

Abstract: A portable electric lamp generally designed to connect to the electrical supply system in an automobile. The portable electric lamp as a base and a pair of feet pivotally secured to the base at spaced locations thereon and about parallel axes. A U-shaped bracket having a pair of upstanding and parallel legs and a bight portion is pivotally secured to the base for movement about a first pivot axis. A lamp holding casing is received between the upstanding legs of the bracket and is pivotally connected to each of the legs of the bracket to support the lamp holding casing for moving about a second pivot axis perpendicular to the first pivot axis. The lamp holding casing includes structure for releasably holding at least one lamp or sealed beam bulb therein. An electrical cord having an electrical probe thereon is provided for connecting the lamp to a source of electrical energy.

Abstract: A mounting apparatus is provided for an optical examination device secured to a hand grip at the distal end of a light-conducting cable which is connected at its near end to a projector. The mounting apparatus includes a lower mount for supporting the cable receiving end of the hand grip, which mount has a slit in it to permit passage of the cable, and an upper mount which serves as a holding device for either the other end of the hand grip or the optical examination device secured thereto. A sensing device is provided in the upper mount to turn off the light source which illuminates the cable when the hand grip is placed in the mounting apparatus and to turn the source on when the hand grip is removed from the mounting apparatus.