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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8408733 | Illuminating book light An illuminating device may be used, for example, as a portable illuminator, book light and travel light. The illuminating device may include a head, a pair of rails and a base. The illuminating device may be manipulated into numerous positions including extended and... | 04/02/2013 |
| 8197083 | Lighting device A portable, battery-operated flashlight having improved pivoting, switching and focusing features is disclosed. In one aspect of the invention, the flashlight takes the form of an attachment to a head gear for hands free use. In another aspect of the invention, the ... | 06/12/2012 |
| 8157407 | Long-range, handheld searchlight A handheld searchlight for producing a high intensity beam of light output has an elongated housing including a handle portion for gripping by a user. A head has a window opening for transmitting a light beam. There is a mechanical coupling between the housing and t... | 04/17/2012 |
| 7967467 | Portable lighting device A portable lighting device that is lightweight and features a space-efficient design includes a body containing a Lithium-ion (Li-ion) battery. The body includes a pair of pivot arms that are spaced from one another. A lamp assembly includes a lamp assembly housing ... | 06/28/2011 |
| 7967468 | Adjustable lighting device A lighting device is disclosed. The lighting device can be battery-powered and can include one or more LEDs within a light assembly. The device also can include a battery compartment, a first frame element, and a second frame element. The light assembly can be suppo... | 06/28/2011 |
| 7871179 | Adjustable mount for flashlight An adjustable mount for a flashlight. The adjustable mount having a flashlight receiving body adapted to receive a flashlight. The adjustable mount having a connecting body rotatably connected to the flashlight receiving body at a right angle such that the flashligh... | 01/18/2011 |
| 7857480 | Flashlight system and method of using same A multi-function flashlight device in one preferred embodiment comprising a housing assembly having a tubular member for gripping the device in a user's hand, a control housing coupled to the tubular member, and a lamp housing coupled to the control housing and havi... | 12/28/2010 |
| 7731386 | Lighting device A lighting device is disclosed. The lighting device can include a light bar and a base having an elongated groove shaped to receive the light bar. The light bar can be rotatable relative to the base around an axis substantially perpendicular to the long axis of the ... | 06/08/2010 |
| 7731385 | Multi-mode flashlight A lighting device includes one or more light sources, one or more switches, and a controller. The lighting device has multiple modes of operation. The controller selects modes of operation according to the one or more switches. The controller controls or operates th... | 06/08/2010 |
| 7670024 | Utility light A portable utility light comprises a first housing portion, a second housing portion, and a light-emitting source disposed in the second housing portion. The first housing portion has a first end rotatively coupled by a joint to a first end of the second housing por... | 03/02/2010 |
| 7618153 | Flashlight with rotatable handle A portable flashlight includes a housing having a first end, a second end, a base, and an axis running from the first end to the second end of the housing. A rechargeable battery is connected to the base of the housing, so that the battery may be used as a stand for... | 11/17/2009 |
| 7562995 | Adjustable lighting device A lighting device is disclosed. The lighting device can be battery-powered and can include one or more LEDs within a light assembly. The device also can include a battery compartment, a first frame element, and a second frame element. The light assembly can be suppo... | 07/21/2009 |
| 7540623 | Electric torch-light equipped with a device for fixing and positioning on a support A fixing and positioning device for a torch-light comprises a slide associated with retaining means integral to an actuating part movable between a latched position and an unlatched position, and a male coupling insertable in the guide. The coupling is provided with... | 06/02/2009 |
| 7434954 | Adjustable mount for flashlight An adjustable mount for a flashlight. The adjustable mount having a flashlight receiving body adapted to receive a flashlight. The adjustable mount having a connecting body rotatably connected to the flashlight receiving body at a right angle such that the flashligh... | 10/14/2008 |
| 7410272 | Lighting device A portable, battery-operated flashlight having improved pivoting, switching and focusing features is disclosed. In one aspect of the invention, the flashlight takes the form of an attachment to a head gear for hands free use. In another aspect of the invention, the ... | 08/12/2008 |
| 7401941 | Flashlight A flashlight includes a main member having top, a bottom, a front and a rear. The main member has a base a head and battery pack, wherein the head is pivoted on the base via a pivot to be flexed to the front. A first light source and a second light source are mounte... | 07/22/2008 |
| 7364320 | Flashlight with pivotal legs A handheld flashlight includes a head that pivots relative to a body. Three legs pivotally connect to the body and open into a tripod to support the head in an elevated position. The legs are spring-biased toward the open tripod position and are selectively held clo... | 04/29/2008 |
| 7360921 | Portable flashlight alarm clock A portable flashlight alarm clock apparatus includes a clock and flashlight assembly having an elongated housing with a body portion and a sleeve member. The housing includes a flashlight assembly and a clock assembly and the sleeve member is sized to receive the ho... | 04/22/2008 |
| 7347582 | Invertible light source An invertible light source that may be configured in either an upright or an inverted configuration. The invertible light source may include a hanger that can be positioned at various locations on the housing of the light source to convert the invertible light sourc... | 03/25/2008 |
| 7344269 | Lighting device with variable length conductor An improved flashlight includes a barrel, a light source and a variable length conductor. The barrel contains a plurality of batteries which may be arranged end-to-end. The light source is held in a holder. The variable length conductor is interposed between the plu... | 03/18/2008 |
| 7334914 | Apparatus and method for aligning a substantial point source of light with a reflector feature A combination for use in aligning a substantial point source of light with respect to an axis of a reflector is provided. The combination includes a reflector, a lamp bulb having a substantial point source of light, and a movable lamp bulb holder. The movable holder... | 02/26/2008 |
| 7311418 | Booklight with retractable clip and light A booklight comprises a housing having an elongated opening, a retractable arm having a proximal end and a distal end, and adapted to be telescopically received in said elongated opening, and slideable between a fully retracted position and a fully extended position... | 12/25/2007 |
| 7303306 | Multi-purpose flashlight device and method of using same Disclosed is a preferred flashlight device configured for potential use with another item such as a firearm or in activities where some manual dexterity of the hand grasping the flashlight is required. Preferred devices include downwardly-extending light and handle ... | 12/04/2007 |
| 7281826 | Headband with magnifying lens and detachable light A headband comprises a magnifying lens and a detachable assembly comprising a battery compartment received in a well and including a top recessed member, a ridge in the recessed member, a bottom magnet magnetically connected to the well, and a bottom cover; illumina... | 10/16/2007 |
| 7264372 | Apparatus and method for aligning a substantial point source of light with a reflector feature A combination for use in aligning a substantial point source of light with respect to an axis of a reflector is provided. The combination includes a reflector, a lamp bulb having a substantial point source of light, and a movable lamp bulb holder. The movable holder... | 09/04/2007 |
| 7249862 | Power tool with additional function The present invention provides an electric tool which includes an electrical device, such as a radio, as an additional function, and is lightweight and easy to handle for operation. The electric tool includes a lithium-ion secondary battery as a power supply, and is... | 07/31/2007 |
| 7237356 | Combination fishing accessory device A combination fishing accessory device including a line clipper, flashlight, hook sharpener and tape measure for attachment to a fishing rod making it easier and faster for an angler to clip lines, change rigs, sharpen hooks, shine light and measure fish. The device... | 07/03/2007 |
| 7229189 | Convertible flashlight A flashlight including a longitudinal barrel and a head with an angular connector between the longitudinal barrel and the head. The angular connector is rotatable about the longitudinal axis thereby to direct the head in different radial directions relative to the b... | 06/12/2007 |
| 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 |
| 7188969 | Emergency flashlight A battery powered flashlight is described that has a rotatable head that bears the light source assembly. The flashlight can have side-by-side batteries, and can be configured to also include a glass breaker, and a seat belt cutter. ... | 03/13/2007 |
| 7182487 | Housings for interchangeable optical assemblies Housings for emergency unit luminaires may be configured to receive both fixed and movable optical assemblies for mounting, allowing for the manufacture of a single housing for production of differing lighting products or lamp assemblies. Additionally, structural el... | 02/27/2007 |
| 7172311 | Flashlight devices and accessories Disclosed is a preferred flashlight device configured for potential use with another item such as a firearm or in activities where some manual dexterity of the hand grasping the flashlight is required. Preferred devices include downwardly-extending light and handle ... | 02/06/2007 |
| 7172310 | Flashlight with pivotal swivel light emitting assembly The present invention is to provide a flashlight comprising a case, a swivel mount provided on a front end of the case and adapted to turn horizontally along a longitudinal central axis of the case, two opposite first and second arms extended upwardly from the swive... | 02/06/2007 |
| 7163314 | Flashlight having an adjustable grip A flashlight comprises a flashlight body and an annular ring slideably fitting on the flashlight body, and means for fixing the annular ring at a desired position on the flashlight body. The means may include a set screw. An optional and/or removable clip may be dis... | 01/16/2007 |
| 7121677 | Electric torch An electric torch includes a bulb holder, a head and a body. The bulb holder includes a bulb housing and a bulb received in the bulb housing, with a pair of first and second electrically conductive terminals. The first electrically conductive terminal is ground by a... | 10/17/2006 |
| 7118245 | Trainman's lantern A trainman's lantern having a reflector that produces both a main beam and secondary illumination for signaling purposes. The reflector includes inner and outer reflective surfaces. An incandescent bulb mounted centrally within the reflector produces the concentrate... | 10/10/2006 |
| 7033041 | Convertible flashlight A flashlight including a longitudinal barrel and a head with an angular connector between the longitudinal barrel and the head. The angular connector is rotatable about the longitudinal axis thereby to direct the head in different radial directions relative to the b... | 04/25/2006 |
| 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 |
| 7014335 | Flashlight with wave spring electrical connection A flashlight having a flashlight head and an electrically conducting battery chamber battery chamber is provided. The flashlight head has a light emitting object positioned therein and the battery chamber is adapted to be removably attached to the flashlight head. T... | 03/21/2006 |
| 7008076 | Folding knife light tool A folding knife light tool with an ergonometric handle in which an illuminating means whether an LED or light bulb or a laser light is incorporated into the handle housing in the spaces existing between the blade, the locking mechanism, and the handle. A knife handl... | 03/07/2006 |
