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Glam girl Heddy Lamar may have used her good looks to good effect on the silver screen, but she put her smarts to better use as an inventor. During World War II, she co-patented a frequency-switching system for torpedo guidance that was considered years ahead of its time.
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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8168963 | System and methods for self-decontaminating a surface A system for self-decontaminating a surface of an object is disclosed herein. The system includes a light emitting member and photocatalytic material which can be mounted on or within the object to be decontaminated. Activation of the system releases an oxidizing ag... | 05/01/2012 |
| 7977658 | Flexible infrared delivery apparatus and method A flexible infrared delivery apparatus useful for endoscopic infrared coagulating of human or animal blood and tissue or for other uses employs a source of infrared radiation which is not a laser and an elongated flexible fiber optic member which transmits radiation... | 07/12/2011 |
| 7923707 | Disinfecting device utilizing ultraviolet radiation A disinfecting device is presented having a UV light source for radiation of a cleaning medium to eradicate the medium of infestation agents such as molds, viruses, bacteria and dust mites. The device enhances the disinfection of the medium by providing mechanisms f... | 04/12/2011 |
| 7834335 | Hand held sterilization devices Convenient mobile sterilization devices are described herein that, in certain embodiments, provide secure storage in a niche in a protective housing and one-button action to automatically deploy and activate the device for quick and powerful destruction of germs on ... | 11/16/2010 |
| 7626187 | Method and apparatus for eradicating undesirable elements that cause disease, ailments or discomfort A system for eradicating or neutralizing undesirable elements such as organisms or insects on or in a particular article to prevent harm to humans or animals coming in contact with or exposed to the article, comprising exposing predetermined surfaces of the article ... | 12/01/2009 |
| 7476885 | Disinfecting device utilizing ultraviolet radiation A disinfecting device is presented having a UV light source for radiation of a cleaning medium to eradicate the medium of infestation agents such as molds, viruses, bacteria and dust mites. The device enhances the disinfection of the medium by providing mechanisms f... | 01/13/2009 |
| 7362057 | Multi-way flashing control box for lamp strings A circuit board of a multi-way flashing control box includes a control circuit to be connected electrically to a plurality of LED lamp strings and operable to activate and deactivate the LED lamp strings, and a plurality of connecting units, each of which is for con... | 04/22/2008 |
| 7348572 | Toothbrush sterilizer A portable toothbrush sterilizer is provided. The portable toothbrush sterilizer includes a lower case (100a), an upper case (200a), a protective cap (500), and a cover (300a). The lower case (100a) has ... | 03/25/2008 |
| 7344272 | Lamp The present invention relates to a low profile, handheld inspection lamp with a unique configuration. Light of different wavelengths is emitted along different portions of the length, and an opaque slider allows the user to select the preferred wavelength of light f... | 03/18/2008 |
| 7335901 | Method of calibrating light delivery systems, light delivery systems and radiometer for use therewith A light delivery device (10) having a light source (12) and a variable aperture unit (18) is temporarily connected by a light guide (24; 24, 26) to a radiometer (38) for detecting irradiance of the delivered light. The light delive... | 02/26/2008 |
| 7323809 | Lamp emitting visible and IR light A lamp radiates visible light and infrared light. The lamp bulb of the lamp includes at least a first region which is at least partly permeable to infrared light, and at least partly impermeable to visible light. At least a second region of the bulb is wholly or par... | 01/29/2008 |
| 7323702 | Ultraviolet light with polymer conversion sheets A handheld or display assembly device which allows a user to obtain UV light in varying wavelengths from a single standard short-wave (SW) ultraviolet lamp. A standard SW ultraviolet lamp that has no phosphor coating is used, and the conversion sheets with different... | 01/29/2008 |
| 7321004 | Method for photo-curing polymerizable compositions A method for curing polymerizable compositions by irradiating the compositions with light that is emitted from an LED. The method of the present invention is especially preferred for curing dental compositions. ... | 01/22/2008 |
| 7284885 | UV lamp arrangement and its use A lamp arrangement is provided having a lamp socket, a concave reflector body arranged on the lamp socket, an emitter arranged within the cavity of the reflector body and on the lamp socket, and preferably a filter disk, which covers an outlet opening of the reflect... | 10/23/2007 |
| 7283230 | Semiconductor forensic light kit A semiconductor forensic light kit is disclosed. The forensic light kit may use a variety of semiconductor light sources to produce light that contrasts forensic evidence against its background for viewing, photographing and collection. Example semiconductor light s... | 10/16/2007 |
| 7279688 | Arson and forensic scanner having a hydrocarbon gas detector with a detachable collector cone and kit assembly A simple and reliable portable flashlight shaped instrument that combines in a first embodiment an array of a combination of ultraviolet, white and multicolor LED arrays in combination with a broad band hydrocarbon gas detector and, in a second embodiment, a combina... | 10/09/2007 |
| 7253557 | Light source provided with a housing enclosing voltage regulator means and method of manufacturing thereof A light source for testing sites using a fluorescent dye is described. The light source can include a low voltage lamp or a low heat generating lamp. ... | 08/07/2007 |
| 7214952 | LED lamps and LED driver circuits for the same LED lamp has LEDs aimed rearwards with either a concave mirror to the rear of each LED, or one concave mirror to the rear of two or more LEDs, collecting the light from the LEDs to form a forward projecting beam. LEDs may be high power types that require heatsinking... | 05/08/2007 |
| 7211813 | High-intensity UV-C gun and methods of use A portable high-intensity ultraviolet (UV-C) light gun is provided, the gun comprised of a high-intensity UV-C emitting light bulb mounted into a gun assembly. The gun assembly includes means for gathering and directing the high-intensity light emitted from the bulb... | 05/01/2007 |
| 7204606 | LED inspection lamp and LED spot light An LED inspection lamp has plurality of LED sources for emitting electromagnetic radiation at different peak wavelengths for causing visible fluorescence in different leak detection dyes. A lens is associated with each LED. Radiation passing through lenses is superi... | 04/17/2007 |
| 7186108 | Curing unit for dental materials A curing apparatus wherein rapid curing is provided by using light, pressure, pressure and light, or purge, pressure and light to cure resinous materials by application of energy from an external source to excite polymerization in a polymerizable system. An air-tigh... | 03/06/2007 |
| 7173266 | Ultraviolet irradiating device In an ultraviolet irradiating device in which a controller section and plural head portions used to cure ultraviolet curable resin used in the adhesion of a part are connected by an electric cable, each of the plural head portions has a sleeve-shaped housing and a l... | 02/06/2007 |
| 7167829 | Curing lamp apparatus giving operating conditions with electronic voice A curing lamp apparatus is used for providing electronic voice information to report a number of operating conditions associated with the curing lamp. The apparatus includes a light sensor for sensing output power, voltage and current sensors for sensing input power... | 01/23/2007 |
| 7157724 | Detection lamp A light source for testing sites using a fluorescent dye is described. The light source can include a low voltage lamp or a low heat generating lamp. An emission from the fluorescent dye can be detected through a filter lens, which can include a primary filter and a... | 01/02/2007 |
| 7158020 | LED warning beacon A warning beacon includes a transparent housing, having a triangular shape suggestive of a warning sign, the housing having a front face, a back face, and side edges. A mounting plate is disposed within the housing between the front and back faces, and a plurality o... | 01/02/2007 |
| 7145649 | Method of producing an ultra-violet or near ultra-violet light source for non-destructive inspection or testing There is provided an apparatus having at least one LED capable of emitting near ultraviolet or ultraviolet radiation to excite a luminescent material for non-destructive fault testing. The radiation may also be focused using a lens. There is also provided a method f... | 12/05/2006 |
| 7141811 | Detection lamp equipped with light-emitting diode The present application reveals a lamp and a method for detecting leaks in air-conditioning and refrigeration systems. The lamp uses one or more light-emitting diodes (LEDs) as a light source to detect fluorescent dyes that have been added to the air-conditioning or... | 11/28/2006 |
| 7140761 | Application handpiece with lamp of novel shape An essentially u-shaped discharge lamp (13) comprises a gaz fill and a pair of electrodes (15) at its ends. The lamp (13) way be comprised in a handpiece (1) for treating a surface by means of electromagnetic radiation. ... | 11/28/2006 |
| 7122812 | Leak detection lamp A light source for examining sites in heating, ventilating, and air conditioning systems for leaks using a fluorescent dye is described. The light source can include a low voltage lamp or a low heat generating lamp. ... | 10/17/2006 |
| 7122815 | Infrared radiation emitter An emitting source capable of radiating substantial energy in the near infrared spectrum and suitable for use in non-dispersive infrared gas analyzers or other devices is described. Operation can be steady state (DC) or pulsed at high frequency with excellent modula... | 10/17/2006 |
| 7108504 | Light for use in activating light-activated materials, the light having insulators and an air jacket Light system useful for activating light-activated materials are disclosed. Various configurations of light emitting semiconductor chips and heat sinks are disclosed, as well as various structures and methods for driving, controlling and using them, and materials an... | 09/19/2006 |
| 7104793 | Light polymerization device A light polymerization device particularly suitable for the polymerization of dental material. The device includes a housing, a fan installed in the housing, the fan being in particular an axial fan, and a light source which emits polymerization radiation. The rotat... | 09/12/2006 |
| 7098469 | Forensic light source kit A forensic light source kit including a portable light source having a self contained battery and a white light source with a plurality of sliding filters for providing selected wavelength illumination, a plurality of barrier filter goggles, a tripod for mounting th... | 08/29/2006 |
| 7077648 | Curing light A curing light system useful for curing light activated composite materials is disclosed. Various configurations of light emitting semiconductor chips and heat sinks are disclosed, as well as various structures and methods for driving, controlling and using them. | 07/18/2006 |
| 7076261 | Synchronization of optical signaling beacons An arbitrary number of signaling beacons are synchronized simultaneously and automatically by a received modulated control signal in accordance with an arbitrary communication protocol over a communication link which may be separate from or superimposed upon a perce... | 07/11/2006 |
| 7066732 | Method for curing light-curable materials A curing light system useful for curing light activated composite materials is disclosed. Various configurations of light emitting semiconductor chips and heat sinks are disclosed, as well as various structures and methods for driving, controlling and using them. | 06/27/2006 |
| 7049615 | Portable ultraviolet water purifier A portable ultraviolet water purifier is disclosed which has an outer housing defining a water chamber with a coupling for attachment to a faucet an inlet and an outlet with an ultraviolet light source therein. ... | 05/23/2006 |
| 7046274 | Digital camera and method of recycling digital camera A method for recycling a digital camera which includes: a communication section which outputs image data to an external device; and a protecting cover which covers the communication section and which is removed at times when the image data is output, wherein after t... | 05/16/2006 |
| 7030906 | Device for video transmission between a camera and a control room The invention relates to a wireless camera system which comprises a camera 10 fitted with a transmitter 11 for sending images by radio frequency and a directional receiving antenna 12 for receiving the images from the transmitter 11. The ... | 04/18/2006 |
| 6994546 | Light curing device with detachable power supply The light curing devices of the invention are configured with a light applicator and one or more detachable power supply units. The light applicator is configured to emit radiant energy that is suitable to cure photo-sensitive compounds. The light applicator is also... | 02/07/2006 |
