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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8186846 | Multipurpose lighting device with electronic glow stick A multipurpose lighting device comprises a module including a first light source for a flashlight function and a second light source for a lantern or omnidirectional glow stick function. A button on the module is operative to selectively alternating between the firs... | 05/29/2012 |
| 8167449 | Inspection lamp with interchangeable LED light source module An inspection lamp includes a housing with an external opening providing access to a socket having an electrical contact, an interchangeable light source module including a tab adapted to be inserted into the opening and received into the socket, the tab including a... | 05/01/2012 |
| 8113682 | Multipurpose waterproof lighting device with electronic glow stick A lighting device comprises an elongated assembly forming a water-tight chamber adjacent a first end of the lighting device, where the first end includes a transparent face along a long axis of the elongated assembly. A lighting module, having a first light source a... | 02/14/2012 |
| 8033678 | Screw on lighted end attachment for use with a flexible snake The present invention discloses a screw on lighted attachment for use with a fish wire, and which includes a conical body constructed of a durable and selectively transparent material, this further being adapted to being mounted to a remote end of the fish wire. A t... | 10/11/2011 |
| 7845820 | Multipurpose lighting device with electronic glow stick A multipurpose lighting device comprises a module including a first light source for a flashlight function and a second light source for a lantern or omni-directional glow stick function. A button on the module is operative to selectively alternating between the fir... | 12/07/2010 |
| 7690807 | Optical mirror element The present invention consists of an optical mirror element to be used in combination with a light source. Light from a light source contained within the mirror element shank provides illumination in front of and behind the mirror head. In this way, for example, the... | 04/06/2010 |
| 7604368 | Extension bar with built-in light An extension bar with built-in light includes an elongate body having an open first end and an engaging recess in a second end of the elongate body. A switch member extends through a transverse hole of the elongate body and includes first and second conductive membe... | 10/20/2009 |
| 7484859 | Dustbin apparatus A dustbin apparatus includes a housing that has a bottom wall, a top wall and a peripheral wall that is attached to and extends between the top and bottom walls. The peripheral wall has an opening therein extending upwardly from the bottom wall and toward the top wa... | 02/03/2009 |
| 7434952 | Illuminated driver head with control member A driver head, including a body with a connecting end, a control member, a light emitting element and a power supply element; a control member is pivotally installed in the transversal groove of the body; an electrically conducting plate is contained in the conducti... | 10/14/2008 |
| 7401938 | Extension bar with built-in light An extension bar with built-in light includes an elongate body having an open first end and an engaging recess in a second end of the elongate body. A switch member with a first conductive member extends through a transverse hole of the elongate body. A carrier is r... | 07/22/2008 |
| 7393114 | Lighted grip and alligator clip cord for tattoo machine An assembly according to the present invention includes a tattoo machine, a grip attached to the tattoo machine, and a light assembly inside the grip utilizing light emitting diodes (LEDs). The assembly further includes a power supply, a power cord for connecting th... | 07/01/2008 |
| 7360914 | Handheld tactical devices Handheld tactical devices combining a weapon with an emission generator, and specifically combinations of a tubular handle with a detachably securable knife blade or baton body, together with a flashlight or chemical spray device removably insertable in the tubular ... | 04/22/2008 |
| 7357526 | Power tool and accessory A power tool and accessory combination. The power tool has multiple terminals to which a battery pack or battery assembly can be connected. The accessory can be electrically connected to an unused tool terminal that is otherwise engageable by a battery pack. ... | 04/15/2008 |
| 7337578 | Planer board lighting device A planer board lighting device. The apparatus comprises a connection to a power source, a light source, and circuitry with electronic components to connect the power source to the light source. A generally clear lens. A rugged waterproof reflective enclosure, with A... | 03/04/2008 |
| 7337577 | Attachable fishing pole strike indicator A fishing pole strike indicator comprising a housing for a power source, illuminable member and exterior switch for engaging and disengaging illumination along with a pair of clamps each with a stationary and articulated jaw member so that the strike indicator can b... | 03/04/2008 |
| 7334508 | Rotating screw driver head A tool for loosening or tightening screws. The tool has a number of shafts with screwdriver bits on their ends that are stored in elongated grooves that are parallel to the longitudial axis and circumferentally spaced around the handle. Each stored blade can be rota... | 02/26/2008 |
| 7322713 | Gripping tool The present invention is directed to a gripping tool for installing and removing a connector. The gripping tool includes a first body member and a second body member. The first body member defines a first jaw portion and a first handle portion. The first jaw portion... | 01/29/2008 |
| 7284875 | Flashlight attachment arrangement Apparatus for securing a flashlight and an object to one another, the flashlight including a body with a lamp housing along a longitudinal axis, the lamp housing including longitudinal slots and the body including a groove perpendicular to the axis and intersecting ... | 10/23/2007 |
| 7278769 | Light-emitting device Coherent light, as produced by lasers, is much more intense and bright than non-coherent light. However, unlike non-coherent light sources coherent light from a laser does not radiate away from its source in a spherical fashion, but instead travels in a substantiall... | 10/09/2007 |
| 7278751 | Screwdriver with illumination A screwdriver includes a handle including a receptacle for coupling with an end of a bit. A front groove and a rear groove are respectively defined in a front end and a rear end of the handle. A plurality of light-emitting diodes are mounted on a circuit board in th... | 10/09/2007 |
| 7267453 | Multifunctional stick assembly A stick assembly for a traffic use includes a handle having an inside formed with a receiving space, a battery unit mounted in the receiving space of the handle, at least one circuit controller mounted in the receiving space of the handle, at least one tube mounted ... | 09/11/2007 |
| 7258046 | Screwdriver bit cartridge retainer A retainer for constraining slidable movement of a sleeve along a shaft between open and closed positions. An end cap is fixed on the sleeve's rearward end, forming a recess between the sleeve's rearward end and the end cap. The retainer is slidable in and along the... | 08/21/2007 |
| 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 |
| 7232235 | Gripping tool In a gripping tool a first body member defines a first jaw portion and a first handle portion. The second body member defines a second jaw portion and a second handle portion. The first and second handle portions being coupled to one another at distal ends for movem... | 06/19/2007 |
| 7226181 | Housing with a compartment for a removable pocket knife A combination housing that includes a unique segregated compartment to hold a standard, popular sized pocketknife. The housing is constructed to slideably receive a standard pocket type knife. The housing has a channel molded into its wall with the top of the channe... | 06/05/2007 |
| 7195370 | Rechargeable triangular light emitting wand A rechargeable triangular light emitting wand having a base tube (1) and a light tube (4). The base tube contains a rechargeable stored-energy unit (2) in addition to being a handle and a daytime signaler. The light tube (4) contains a li... | 03/27/2007 |
| 7195371 | Pocket flashlight apparatus A pocket flashlight includes a base member, a light emitting member, and a support member. These members lie pivotally connected to one another. The light emitting member includes a light source, a power source connected to the light source, and a housing for contai... | 03/27/2007 |
| 7192006 | Belt inspection tool A tool for inspecting serpentine belts of vehicles includes a main body, an upper tang, a right tang, a left tang, a holder and a handle. The tangs define a window therebetween. The window is adapted to receive a belt to be inspected. The handle may be a flashlight ... | 03/20/2007 |
| 7188966 | Hand tool with illuminator A hand toll equipped with an illuminator has a conductive assembly settled within the handle to provide power to a lamp assembly which can lighten the operating end of the hand tool. A user can push a switch back and forth to operate the conductive assembly and in t... | 03/13/2007 |
| 7185998 | Power tool A power tool has a light unit provided at the bottom part of the handle grip. The light unit can be adjusted to change the lighting angle and can hold the desired lighting angle. The light unit thus disposed does not get in the way, the lighting angle of the light u... | 03/06/2007 |
| 7178934 | Display tool for light fixture A display tool for a light fixture comprising: a pole; a roller, the roller extending angularly from a first end of the pole and roller means being rotatable on an axis angular to the pole; a mounting means for connecting the light fixture to the roller; an actuatio... | 02/20/2007 |
| 7163311 | Foodware having visual sensory stimulating or sensing means Active foodware comprises at least a plate unit that provides visual stimuli by having a power source and a visual sensory stimulating component to provide light emanating from the plate. Other devices can provide auditory and haptic stimuli. The plate unit can be a... | 01/16/2007 |
| 7144128 | Illuminated fisherman's nipper A device for use by fishermen to perform several functions including assisting in preparing a hook on a fishing line. The device includes a housing carrying a nipper for assisting in cutting a fishing line. A light is carried within the housing and directed toward t... | 12/05/2006 |
| 7140280 | Foldable tool with single beam construction A foldable tool kit having a body constructed of a single elongate member to which is secured a plurality of individual tools pivotally movable about a pin between a folded position and a working position. ... | 11/28/2006 |
| 7121038 | Lighted tickle stick A tickle stick for locating marine life including lobsters which comprises an adjustable lighted end for probing locations where lobsters and the like may be found underwater. The stick includes a water tight compartment for housing a commercially available flash li... | 10/17/2006 |
| 7114824 | Multi-functional tool with interchangeable adjustable wrench head unit A multi-functional tool comprising an extendable power tool handle unit with an interchangeable connect feature able to receive and power various size interchangeable, adaptable adjustable wrench head units and other adaptable tool attachments. The interchangeable w... | 10/03/2006 |
| 7093951 | Electrical power tool with improved visibility in darkness A battery-operated electric power tool (1) includes a light unit (11) disposed on the front end of the main housing (2) and extending along the underside of the gear housing (6). The light unit (11) includes a light source (12 | 08/22/2006 |
| 7095142 | Pneumatic tool with integrated electricity generator A rotor for a pneumatic tool having electricity-generating capabilities includes a shaft and an integral rotor body. The rotor body includes recesses dimensioned to receive an insulated subassembly having a magnet received within a nonmagnetic insulator to allow flu... | 08/22/2006 |
| 7080964 | Tool chuck having a light transmitting capability A preferred embodiment of the invention comprises a tool chuck for a power hand tool of the type which has a generally cylindrical elongated housing with a motor contained within the housing or case and the motor having an output shaft that extends from the nose end... | 07/25/2006 |
| 7066615 | Light retainer An apparatus for receiving and retaining an independently powered light includes an elongated molded body having a first aperture extending through the length of the elongated molded body. The first aperture is further adapted to receive and retain the independently... | 06/27/2006 |
