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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7628503 | Illuminated key casing assembly An illuminated key casing assembly includes a light transmissive casing having a top and bottom side, a key ring hole, and a slot between the top and bottom side extending to the key ring hole that is configured to receive a key. The light transmissive casing includ... | 12/08/2009 |
| 7438431 | Portable light with clip A portable light is disclosed comprising at least one light emitting diode, a power source, a switch operable for closing an electronic circuit between the power source and the light emitting diode, wherein when the electronic circuit is closed the at least one diod... | 10/21/2008 |
| 7329021 | Lighted remote control with key An illuminated keyed remote control device providing illumination in the visible spectrum and the functionality of a wireless signal transmitter. Light projects from one or more translucent portions of the remote control device, at least a portion of which illuminat... | 02/12/2008 |
| 7296909 | Flashlight A handheld flashlight includes a head that pivots relative to a body. At least two legs pivotally connect to the body at a fixed location along the body, and open into an extended, open or deployed position to support the head in an elevated position. In the closed ... | 11/20/2007 |
| 7278753 | Flashlight with drop-in side-by-side batteries A battery powered flashlight is described that has a pivot contact with an off-center pivot point and/or battery polarization is described. The flashlight is configured to allow batteries to be dropped into place without interference with internal flashlight compone... | 10/09/2007 |
| 7276911 | Detection of malfunctioning bulbs in decorative light strings A system for locating a malfunctioning bulb in a decorative light string uses an antenna that produces an output signal corresponding to the strength of the electric field produced by a portion of the light string near the antenna. An amplifier is coupled to the ant... | 10/02/2007 |
| 7268384 | Semiconductor substrate having first and second pairs of word lines The invention includes methods of forming memory circuitry. In one implementation, a semiconductor substrate includes a pair of word lines having a bit node received therebetween. A bit node contact opening is formed within insulative material over the bit node. Sac... | 09/11/2007 |
| 7261433 | Miniature flashlight having replaceable battery pack and multiple operating modes A method and apparatus are provided for operating a flashlight using a light emitting diode as a primary light source. The method includes the steps of activating the light emitting diode as the primary light source of the flashlight under one of a plurality of diff... | 08/28/2007 |
| 7252539 | Insertion assembly of a key management system A key management system comprises a sleeve; a plug cover having a part embedded into a rear end of the sleeve; an encoding chip connected to a positive conductive cambered sheet and a negative conductive cambered sheet; an insulating seat having an annular post; a c... | 08/07/2007 |
| 7253541 | Power hand tool having a proximity detector The present invention provides a power tool with a hand proximity detector to detect the hand of an operator and a trigger circuit operable with the detector to control the operation of a light in the housing or to provide a safety lockout function. ... | 08/07/2007 |
| 7222985 | Illuminated article-locator An illumination device includes a waveguide body, a source of illumination, a triggering mechanism, a battery, a connecting ring, and controlling circuitry. The device is attached to an article (such as a set of keys) using the connecting ring. The source of illumin... | 05/29/2007 |
| 7217003 | LED flashlight including a housing having a translucent portion 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 a... | 05/15/2007 |
| 7185996 | Shake lighting dice key holder A key holder apparatus is provided with a battery powered light source. When shaken, a flashing light is emitted for a preset time interval. This enables a user to readily find her keys when they are within a cluttered purse. The light source is in a housing in the ... | 03/06/2007 |
| 7186001 | LED flashlight having clip extending from frame 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 a... | 03/06/2007 |
| 7172313 | Touch sensitive flashlight A flashlight having a non-conductive housing, an electric power source, a light source, and two nodes disposed on external surfaces of the non-conductive housing, wherein the flashlight is adapted to allow electric current to flow from the power source through the l... | 02/06/2007 |
| 7172309 | Miniature LED flashlight having split ring A flashlight includes a light emitting diode, power source, momentary contact switch for manually activating the flashlight, and a split-ring clip for attachment to key-rings, baggage, and various articles of clothing. The flashlight body includes an interchangeable... | 02/06/2007 |
| 7170019 | Inertia switch and flashing light system Inertia switches in insulating housings are used to make or break electrical contact. The switches may be small in size, and may be used with flashing light systems in footwear or other articles. One embodiment is a directional switch sensitive to the orientation of... | 01/30/2007 |
| 7168821 | Lens assembly with light mountable on head covering Provided is a device mountable on a head covering. The device comprises a flexible clamp comprising an elongated gap open to its rear, a lower receptacle, two recessed slides at both outer sides of the receptacle, and a toothed-section on a top of the receptacle; a ... | 01/30/2007 |
| 7159993 | Auxiliary light device for a key An auxiliary light device for a key comprises a base, a lighting element, two batteries and a casing assembly. The base is to be fixed permanently on a gripping portion of a key, in the base are formed two battery chambers, in a front portion of the base is defined ... | 01/09/2007 |
| 7156535 | Motion activated decorative light Described is an apparatus for a motion activated decorative light connectable to a predetermined article. A housing connects the light to the article. A power source is positioned within the housing for energizing a light source. A switch is connected to the power s... | 01/02/2007 |
| 7147340 | LED flashlight with multi-color decorating 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 a... | 12/12/2006 |
| 7147344 | LED flashlight with switch element in side surface 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 a... | 12/12/2006 |
| 7145343 | Repair device for decorative light shunt A repair device for fixing a malfunctioning shunt across a failed filament in a light bulb in a group of series-connected miniature decorative bulbs includes a high-voltage pulse generator producing one or more pulses of a magnitude greater than the standard AC powe... | 12/05/2006 |
| 7137723 | Windshield wiper decoration light A decoration light for windshield wiper which includes a windshield wiper press-in plate with an elongated opening, a decoration light element, a base, a waterproof rubber strip, and a circuit module. The decoration light element includes a see-through top. The base... | 11/21/2006 |
| 7110230 | Method and apparatus for providing current controlled electrostatic discharge protection A method and apparatus for providing ESD protection. An ESD clamp is connected across the terminals to be protected circuit. The clamp is coupled to a current detector that activates the clamp when current from an ESD event exceeds a predefined limit. ... | 09/19/2006 |
| 7104670 | Lighting device Lighted reading glasses are provided to enable clear reading of normal sized text to occur when the reading material is held at usual distances from the reader in dimly lit or dark locations. The lighted glasses have high intensity lights, such as in the form of LED... | 09/12/2006 |
| 7048407 | Miniature LED flashlight A miniature LED flashlight is composed of a flashlight assembly and an attachment loop. The attachment loop is configured to require a two-step manipulation for attachment or detachment from a key ring. The flashlight assembly and attachment loop are attached by a s... | 05/23/2006 |
| 7036950 | Illuminated key blank An illuminated key blank is provided with a blade and a head integral with the blade as a single piece. A cutout is preferably formed in the key blank head so that the head is substantially U-shaped, and a battery is disposed in the cutout between the arms of the U.... | 05/02/2006 |
| 7021783 | Pocket light The present invention is a pocket light that allows a user to view documents in a dark situation without having to hold a flashlight. The pocket light fits easily over the top of the pocket and can be covered by a conventional pocket flap. The light is an LED displa... | 04/04/2006 |
| 7021790 | Miniature LED flashlight with snap-on carrier A flashlight includes a light emitting diode, power source, momentary contact switch for activating the flashlight, and a split-ring clip for attachment to key-rings, baggage, and various articles of clothing. The momentary contact switch may be activated manually o... | 04/04/2006 |
| 7021810 | Illuminated remote control device An illuminated remote control device providing illumination in the visible spectrum and the functionality of a wireless signal transmitter. Light projects from one or more translucent portions of the remote control device. The illuminated remote control device compr... | 04/04/2006 |
| 7018064 | Miniature flashlight A miniature flashlight consists of a housing, a light emitting diode (LED), a pair of batteries, and a flexible cover and a contact clip that acts as a switch. The LED has a head portion and two contact arms. One of the contact arms is shorter than the other and is ... | 03/28/2006 |
| 6991344 | LED flashlight having a clip made of a resilient material 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 a... | 01/31/2006 |
| 6986590 | Articulated light An articulated illumination device includes an elongated holding sleeve with one end threadably attached to a support body or base which communicates with an iron slug in an interior storage compartment for insertably receiving and magnetically holding the device. T... | 01/17/2006 |
| 6979100 | LED work light A work light for work or task areas which uses light-emitting diodes (LEDs) as the source of light. LED clusters are mounted on a circuit board which is located in a housing. The LED work lights may be powered by conventional 120 or 240-volt electrical outlets, a DC... | 12/27/2005 |
| 6976766 | Dual mode switch mechanism for flashlights The present invention provides a unique dual mode, inline switch mechanism that is fully integrated into the rear cap of a flashlight assembly to provide a completely self contained and waterproof switching mechanism. The switch assembly further provides dual mode f... | 12/20/2005 |
| 6971761 | Protective flashlight case A protective flashlight case includes left and right pieces with front and rear ends. The rear ends of the two case pieces are formed in a closed loop shape so as to enclose a key ring clip of a flashlight. A hollow space defined by the walls of the loop permits the... | 12/06/2005 |
| 6971762 | Dual mode switch mechanism for flashlights The present invention provides a unique dual mode, inline switch mechanism that is fully integrated into the rear cap of a flashlight assembly to provide a completely self contained and waterproof switching mechanism. The switch assembly further provides dual mode f... | 12/06/2005 |
| 6959997 | LED flashlight having a dissimilar frame and panel 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 a... | 11/01/2005 |
| 6955446 | Flashlight with pivotable battery contact structure A battery powered flashlight has a pivot contact with an off-center pivot point and/or battery polarization. The flashlight is configured to allow batteries to be dropped into place without interference with internal flashlight components. ... | 10/18/2005 |
