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Class 353/43 - GUN, FLASHLIGHT OR BATTERY OPERATED TYPE


Subclass of Class 353 - Optics: image projectors
Definition: Subject matter including a projector housing shaped like
No. of patents: 42
Last issue date: 10/20/2009


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NumberTitleIssue Date
7604355Systems and methods for handheld projection displays
Systems and methods are described employing a first lens array and a second lens array that are separated by one focal length that receives a plurality of colors signals from an X-prism and transmits to a condenser for overlapping lenslet images onto a display panel...
10/20/2009
7575329Compact illumination and magnification device
A compact and portable device uniformly illuminates and magnifies the words, images, or other information on a surface, such as the words on a page of a book, while minimizing the amount of light transmitted beyond or away from the illuminated surface. The device em...
08/18/2009
7543941Light zoom source using light emitting diodes and an improved method of collecting the energy radiating from them
An apparatus is comprised of a light source radiating into a peripheral forward solid angle and a center forward solid angle. A reflector is positioned to reflect light from the light source from the peripheral forward solid angle into a longitudinal beam about an o...
06/09/2009
7517088Light projector
A light projector, including an elongate housing assembly and a tubular light chamber assembly that comprises a plurality of tubular components and is coaxially enclosed by the housing assembly, with optical devices positioned within the light chamber assembly. ...
04/14/2009
7497578Monitoring scan mirror motion in electro-optical readers and image projectors
Crosstalk between a drive coil and a primary feedback coil is eliminated by positioning a secondary feedback coil in proximity with the drive coil for contamination by the crosstalk to the same extent as the primary feedback coil, and by processing feedback signals ...
03/03/2009
7372603Mirror package scanning apparatus and method
An optical scanner system and method having a light source, a first mirror rotatable along a first torsion axis to reflect light from the light source, a first vibrator to vibrate the first mirror, a second mirror positioned adjacent to the first mirror and rotatabl...
05/13/2008
7359131Lens positioning systems and methods
An improved lens mount and related lens and lens barrel positioning methods are provided. In one example, a lens mount for use with a miniature camera can include a ring member having a substantially cylindrical interior surface defining a substantially cylindrical ...
04/15/2008
7287862Compact image projection module
A lightweight, compact image projection module, especially for mounting in a housing having a light-transmissive window, is operative for causing selected pixels in a raster pattern to be illuminated to produce an image of high resolution of VGA quality in monochrom...
10/30/2007
7278745Method and apparatus for adjusting relative disposition of projection optics based on operating conditions
A system, method, and apparatus for sensing an operational condition of a projection device and generating a signal to be used in the adjustment of the relative disposition of a component of the projection device, are disclosed herein. ...
10/09/2007
7267444Image projector display device
An image projector display device projecting an image onto a surface substantially parallel to a path of light emitted through a representation of an image and a projection/objective lens. The display device compensates for the varying distances of the surface onto ...
09/11/2007
7261438Lighting device with adjustable spotlight beam
A lighting device (10) has a light source, a light pipe (28), two convex magnifying lenses (40, 60), and an adjusting mechanism (20) for moving the two magnifying lenses (40, 60) relative to the light source. The light emitted from...
08/28/2007
7209624Apparatus and method for illumination of light valves
In an illumination system the radiation from one or more laser arrays is directed into a light pipe. The light pipe mixes the individual radiation contributions from the laser arrays and forms a uniform illumination line. The pointing direction of each of the laser ...
04/24/2007
7199933Image projection screen with reduced speckle noise
An image projection module within a housing is operative for causing selected pixels in a raster pattern to be illuminated to produce an image on a display screen of VGA quality. The screen is provided with an array of lenslets to reduce speckle noise in the image.
04/03/2007
71806633D motion picture theatre
When any observer receives an image of a scene having the same relative size, shape and location on the retina of each of his two eyes at any instant and the image of the scene has some component of horizontal motion in any direction, the image viewed is three dimen...
02/20/2007
7156541Projector desk lamp
A projector desk lamp employs a base for supporting components of said desk lamp on a flat surface. A stem with one end forming an adjustable articulated joint with said base that can be swung between a horizontal position and a vertical position freely and can be l...
01/02/2007
7147345Themes for flashlight inserts
The present invention 10 discloses an embossed lens 20 having properties that when combined and inserted into a flashlight 22 in replacement of the existing flashlights lens, augments the passing light from the flashlight into a projection 12...
12/12/2006
7134078Handheld portable user device and method for the presentation of images
A presentation system and a user device for use as a presentation aid is disclosed. The system comprises presentation means (5) for presenting images that associate with a presentation. Pointer means (4) are used for provision of a pointer on an image ...
11/07/2006
7077525Led-based flashlight
A flashlight that utilizes an array of one or more light-emitting diodes (LEDs) as a light source, and a light pipe as a light homogenizer to generate a light beam capable of forming a uniformized light distribution at a given distance from the flashlight is disclos...
07/18/2006
7073913Portable easel for assisting in tracing and drawing of figures
A portable, lightweight easel for assisting in the tracing of figures is provided. The base has an interior volume with a projector and ancillary art supplies disposed therein. The projector has a light source and a receptacle for receiving a light-transmissible med...
07/11/2006
7066622Flashlight
A flashlight that can be adjusted to provide different size light patterns at a predefined distance from the light is disclosed. The light patterns are always in-focus thereby providing well defined and uniformly illuminated areas of light. The focusing mechanism ut...
06/27/2006
7052344Method of manufacturing inflatable decks
The present invention provides a method of manufacturing an inflatable deck by sealing a top and bottom sheet of material at an outer peripheral edge, at spaced intervals interior of and parallel to the outer peripheral edge, and at opposing edges formed when a wedg...
05/30/2006
6939009Compact work light with high illumination uniformity
A compact work light that generates a light beam having high brightness and high illumination uniformity is disclosed. The work light includes a housing that houses a light source, a light homogenizer and an imaging lens in an operational relationship. The housing i...
09/06/2005
6921170Small apparatus for processing communications and/or data, said apparatus comprising a projector
A small-scale communication and/or data processing apparatus with an indicating device, integrated in the apparatus, which has an image projector. ...
07/26/2005
6746124Flashlight producing uniform high brightness
A flashlight that generates a flashlight beam to illuminate an object at a selectable distance from the flashlight by imaging a uniformly bright pattern of light onto the object. A light modifying component can be used to manipulate the pattern of light into particu...
06/08/2004
6623124Projection type illuminating device
To provide a projection type illuminating device which can clearly form a silhouette, a projected figure or the like at a projecting position by a lighted electric lamp, and is safely used without damaging an eye even when the light accidentally enters th...
09/23/2003
6431732Laser flashlight
A laser flashlight employs a laser emitter disposed within a housing for emitting a coherent light along an optical axis toward the light emitting end of the housing. A power supply selectively applies electricity from a battery pack disposed within the h...
08/13/2002
6206524Lensless transparency shadowgraph
A low cost and yet versatile shadowgraph is described. The shadowgraph has two components, a transparency holder and a point light source with its mounting and energizing structure. The transparency holder is itself transparent and acts as a backing for a...
03/27/2001
6142650Laser flashlight
A laser flashlight employs a laser emitter disposed within a housing for emitting a coherent light along an optical axis toward the light emitting end of the housing. A power supply selectively applies electricity from a battery pack disposed within the h...
11/07/2000
6000813Laser pointer with light shaping rotating disk
A portable or stationary light shaping system which can shape a variety of light sources via a series of selectable & moving output specific light shaping optical elements which produces a controlled and precise composite illumination of optical outputs....
12/14/1999
5926867Illuminated toilet target device
A device for producing a moving target on the surface of the water in a toilet bowl. The target is an illuminated pattern, words or design visible in all light conditions and emanating form a housing mounted onto the toilet itself or a wall or ceiling abo...
07/27/1999
5526076Hand-held light projector for producing light show
A hand-held light projector adapted to create on a remote display screen a light show presenting Lissajous figures whose patterns depend on how the projector is shaken by the operator. The projector includes a light bulb whose rays are focused to form a l...
06/11/1996
5450148Laser pointer with selectable pointer patterns
A laser pointer for projecting a laser beam with a selectable pointer pattern onto a projected screen during presentations comprising a shell body, a laser beam generating device, and a pointer pattern selector; the laser beam generating device is dispose...
09/12/1995
5400514Laser instrument for tracing reference lines and other geometric figures
Various devices are disclosed for projecting a beam of coherent collimated light at a surface for use as reference lines and planes. The devices are also useful for projecting tracings of light in any of various geometric patterns. The devices comprise a ...
03/28/1995
5367349Amusement projector
An amusement projector including an elongated motion rod housing having an axis, a proximal end and an objective end; structure for connecting the proximal end of the elongated motion rod housing to a light source; a continuously rotatable motion rod havi...
11/22/1994
5321449Projecting flashlight
A projecting device is provided which consists of an enlarged head at one end of a flashlight, the enlarged head having a transverse slot therein. A lens is positioned at a front end of the enlarged head, while a light bulb is positioned at a back end of ...
06/14/1994
5287132Video projector
It is an object of the invention to provide a video projector which can be driven by a battery and can be reduced in both size and weight. A packing case for a video projector is composed of a cabinet, which is divided into two upper and lower parts, and ...
02/15/1994
5233375Logo projector
A logo projector is provided which consists of a flashlight that can be held in a hand of a person using said logo projector. A bezel is affixed to the flashlight so that when the flashlight is turned on a beam of light will pass through the bezel. An elo...
08/03/1993
5170196Portable projector
A portable projector which can be used at a location where no commercial ac power source is available and can be carried readily, has a battery section for supplying power therefrom, an illuminating section including a lamp for receiving power from the ba...
12/08/1992
4756614Film projector toy
A film projector toy is described, including a projector casing and a film cassette received by the casing. The film cassette includes a plurality of films movable one relative to another. Indicia representing different portions of a complete, predetermin...
07/12/1988
4591238Movie projector pendant
A miniature movie projector for viewing a continuous loop movie film in ambient light is disclosed. A hand operated spring mechanism moves the continuous loop movie film such that ambient light entering the projector enables the movie to be viewed. The pr...
05/27/1986
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