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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7719437 | Magnetic bed-rail attachment particularly suited to sterile environments A multi-component attachment system, including a first clamp that attaches to a bed-rail, and a second component which connects to a lighting system or other accessory, allows a sterile drape to go over the bed-rail attachment, while allowing a lamp or other accesso... | 05/18/2010 |
| 7382237 | Display arrangement for a vehicle A display arrangement for a vehicle has, in particular, a multipurpose instrument or is configured as a multipurpose instrument. The display arrangement includes a first display device to display information concerning operation of the vehicle, a glass with adjustab... | 06/03/2008 |
| 7369059 | Electrical apparatus having status indicating means An electrical power distribution device such as a junction box or the like includes a status indicator that also serves not only to indicate the status of energization of a connector mounted in a first housing opening, but also to illuminate a translucent indicia-be... | 05/06/2008 |
| 7369037 | Programmable multicandela notification device An alarm system notification device includes a strobe, a communication port, a manual selector that allows manual selection of strobe intensity, and a communication port through which the device transmits an indication of a selected strobe intensity. The device may ... | 05/06/2008 |
| 7333004 | Self-adjusting strobe A strobe unit responds to a selected candela output by selecting an optimal capacitor charging frequency to minimize current requirements at the selected candela output. A plurality of charging frequencies can be stored and associated with available input power and ... | 02/19/2008 |
| 7270077 | Avalanche survival kit A apparatus for use in surviving at least one of an avalanche and a mudslide. The apparatus includes a housing having a selectively inflatable member stored therein. The apparatus further includes a means connected to the housing for securing the housing to a user a... | 09/18/2007 |
| 7266000 | Controlled inrush current limiter An improved inrush current limiting circuit provides continuous control of current delivered to a filter capacitor based on the charge state of the filter capacitor. ... | 09/04/2007 |
| 7248239 | Systems and methods for color changing device and enclosure A color-changing device which includes an enclosure at least a portion of which is material which is desired to change color. There is also included an illumination device, such as an LED or collection of LEDs which can illuminate the material. There can also be inc... | 07/24/2007 |
| 7218205 | Variable candela strobe with constant trigger voltage A variable candela strobe unit couples a substantially constant trigger voltage to a trigger electrode of a gas discharge tube irrespective of the voltage provided across the tube which is specified by a selected candela output value. The trigger voltage is great en... | 05/15/2007 |
| 7150047 | Indicator layout on an auto-darkening lens for use in welding An indicator system and method for an auto-darkening lens or other device that is intended to be placed relatively close to the face of a wearer includes one or more indicators adjacent the lens and generally provides the indicators in the peripheral field of view o... | 12/19/2006 |
| 7123130 | Combination L.E.D. emergency lamp, glass cutter hammer pick with smoke triggered power on An emergency lamp for use in an area during ambient low light conditions is provided. The emergency lamp comprises a hand-held housing having a first end and a second end with at least one light emitting source within the housing. A power mechanism mounted within th... | 10/17/2006 |
| 7113196 | Computing device with dynamic ornamental appearance The invention pertains to electronic devices capable of dynamically changing their ornamental or decorative appearance, i.e., the outer appearance as seen by a user. The electronic devices generally include an illuminable housing. The illuminable housing, which incl... | 09/26/2006 |
| 7029136 | Light shield for welding A light shield for eye protection in the welding process comprises a holding unit, a base plate, a filter plate and a universal joint. The filter plate, in conjunction with the base plate, is mounted on a universal joint by which the tilt angle thereof with respect ... | 04/18/2006 |
| 7030774 | Floating visible indicator for an instrument cluster A visible indicator for an instrument cluster is backlit with an electroluminescent (EL) film. A mounting plate is located a first distance from a light source and includes a first aperture. A translucent lens is located adjacent to the mounting plate. An EL film is... | 04/18/2006 |
| 7012544 | Address and/or alarm indicator sign Sign 1 has frame 13 attaching to base 9 and supporting character plates 4. Casing 11 attaches to frame 13 and holds character plates 4 against frame 13. Light assembly 15 and base 9 backlight char... | 03/14/2006 |
| 7006004 | Light-source lamp unit, light-source device and projection-type display apparatus A projector includes a first lens plate having a plurality of lenses, a second lens plate having a plurality of lenses, a light valve that modulates an output light beam from the second lens plate, and a light source apparatus. The light-source apparatus has a light... | 02/28/2006 |
| 7006003 | Multi-candela emergency strobe light A jumper, by its insertion at a particular position of a circuit board, selects one of plural strobe intensities. The jumper includes a flag listing available strobe intensity values. The flag is seated in a pocket when the jumper is inserted onto the circuit board,... | 02/28/2006 |
| 6950015 | Over-running indicator structure An improved over-running indicator structure essentially comprises an upper housing, a lower housing, a circuit board and a fixing support; the upper housing and the lower housing are firmly connected by a lock device, and the lower housing is fixed on the fixing su... | 09/27/2005 |
| 6906634 | Indicating device A display device includes having a display unit which comprises a scale with graphic information and an indicator element which can be aligned as a function of at least one input parameter with a position of the scale. In order to ensure a better readability particu... | 06/14/2005 |
| 6756911 | Controller input/output module visual indicator and safety means A controller input/output module visual indicator and safety means including a light redirector, terminal block assembly and at least one circuit having at least one light emitting diode or like light transmission means positioned distally from terminal block assemb... | 06/29/2004 |
| 6756897 | Fire receiver A fire receiver for use in a building is divided into sections for each of which window indication is made by using a corresponding window. The fire receiver includes: a base having a frame for window indication; a rectangular window sheet to which the names of the ... | 06/29/2004 |
| 6741225 | Device for generating an image In order to provide a device for generating an image on an image surface with N×M image elements which can be illuminated individually, comprising a plurality of semiconductor radiation sources, each of which generates radiation with at least one color, an optical ... | 05/25/2004 |
| 6727825 | Structure of string resistor body in an operation panel device An operation panel 30 is provided with a plurality of operation buttons 36. A string-like resistor body 41 is held in a resistor holding plate 31. The resistor body 41 has a tube-like elastic outer resistor member 42, an inn... | 04/27/2004 |
| 6535139 | Electronic picture viewing apparatus An electronic picture viewing apparatus for displaying electronic images in a picture frame type setting. The electronic picture viewing apparatus includes a housing having a back wall, a top wall, a bottom wall and a pair of side walls. Each of the side ... | 03/18/2003 |
| 6522261 | Selectable candela strobe unit A multi-candela output device for indicating alarm conditions has an output section, visible after installation, and a mounting section not visible after installation. A candela output level can be set by positioning a manually adjustable member on the mo... | 02/18/2003 |
| 6492908 | Light indication showing functional status or operational condition through light-transmissible enclosure case The present invention discloses a personal computer that has circuit elements enclosed in a light transmissible case. The personal computer further includes a visible light enclosed in the light-transmissible case for providing indication of various funct... | 12/10/2002 |
| 6329925 | Rearview mirror assembly with added feature modular display An interior rearview mirror assembly for vehicles includes a mirror case having a reflective element and a carrier positioned in the mirror case. The mirror case is adapted to mount to a vehicle. The reflective element includes a substrate, with a reflect... | 12/11/2001 |
| 6329927 | Alert light An alert device that includes a tubular encasement holding battery powered marking light, a compass and a whistle, the tubular encasement and whistle are threadedly interconnected and rotating the whistle of the device with respect to the tubular encaseme... | 12/11/2001 |
| 6294983 | Emergency exit light The present invention relates to an emergency exit light having an installation body having a light fitting and a power supply device inside thereof and an indicating board made of transparent material, words or figures sculptured on the indicating board ... | 09/25/2001 |
| 6271763 | Audible and audible-visible alarms with interchangeable cover The bases of an audible alarm unit and an audible/visible alarm unit are configured to be used interchangeably with a single cover. The cover has an opening that receives a projecting wall portion on the base of the audible alarm unit and a receptacle for... | 08/07/2001 |
| 6215409 | Display apparatus An edge illuminated sign is provided with a light dispersal to guide light from a light source into an edge of the sign. The light source is an LED and the light dispersal is a triangular prism provided with a recess for enclosing the LED.... | 04/10/2001 |
| 6127935 | Reversible speaker/strobe module A system for mounting two alarm-indicating or condition-sensing modules side-by-side onto a junction box provides installation flexibility to locate a particular module on the right or left side of the respective other module. A loudspeaker module can be ... | 10/03/2000 |
| 6121889 | In-wall electronic timer An in-wall mounted electric timer comprising a housing for mounting in an electric box in a wall. The electric timer comprises a user interface on the housing. The user-interface comprises an input panel and a display. The electric timer further includes ... | 09/19/2000 |
| 6086218 | Portable flashing signal light A portable battery powered signal light includes a battery housing and batteries, a generally cylindrical lens having threads and a lamp in the lens, a flasher positioned between the lamp and the battery housing including electrical contacts, a day-night ... | 07/11/2000 |
| 5969627 | Audible and audible-visible alarms with interchangeable cover The bases of an audible alarm unit and an audible/visible alarm unit are configured to be used interchangeably with a single cover. The cover has an opening that receives a projecting wall portion on the base of the audible alarm unit and a receptacle for... | 10/19/1999 |
| 5949347 | Light emitting diode retrofitting lamps for illuminated signs Retrofitting lamps using Light-Emitting Diodes (LEDs) as the illumination source. The lamps are fitted with any one of the common incandescent lamp bases for use as retrofit lamps for illuminated EXIT signs and the like. The LED lamps are electrically pow... | 09/07/1999 |
| 5933084 | Indicating light, especially for a motor vehicle, having an improved appearance when extinguished An indicator light for a motor vehicle includes a light source and a reflector, which directs light from the light source in a forward direction on a first screen having lines of optical elements, which converge the light beam received from the reflector ... | 08/03/1999 |
| 5896092 | Alarm system An improved alarm system particularly adapted for use in attracting the attention of hearing impaired persons and/or for use in attracting the attention of persons in high decibel areas, it being understood that the system is applicable to other uses. The... | 04/20/1999 |
| 5877618 | Hand held non-contact voltage tester A non-contact voltage tester has a self-test feature so that when a switch clip of the tester is actuated, light and sound indicator devices are energized to give a single blink and beep, respectively, following which the tester is ready for probing for a... | 03/02/1999 |
| 5790013 | Electronic novelty device and method of using same A novelty device and method of using it, include at least three lamp sockets, and at least three lamps, which are each capable of producing at least three different colored lights, such as red, green and orange light. The lamps are housed in opaque transl... | 08/04/1998 |
