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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7841736 | Flashlight A squeeze-activated flashlight including a holder configured to receive a lamp and one or more batteries, and a housing configured to receive the holder. The housing includes a resiliently flexible actuator member for activating the lamp. ... | 11/30/2010 |
| 7566141 | Cassegrain optical configuration to expand high intensity LED flashlight to larger diameter lower intensity beam A flashlight in accordance with an embodiment of the present application includes an LED light source, a lens positioned opposite the LED light source, a convex mirror positioned substantially in a center of the inner surface of the lens, wherein light from the LED ... | 07/28/2009 |
| 7455420 | Illuminating device An illuminating device serves as a flashlight in one mode of operation, and as an illuminated magnifier in another mode of operation. ... | 11/25/2008 |
| 7448769 | Extremely portable LED light A portable light (10) has a rigid base (12), a power supply (14) having first and second poles (16, 18) within the base and a light source (20) positioned in the base (12). The light source (20) has first and second l... | 11/11/2008 |
| 7333710 | Display including a light source for illuminating input/output terminals A display includes a casing, a terminal module, and a light source. The terminal module is mounted on an exterior of the casing, and includes a terminal unit. The light source is mounted on the casing and the terminal module, and serves to illuminate the terminal un... | 02/19/2008 |
| 7316357 | Stored-value card with bubble wand A stored-value card includes a housing and a bubble wand. The housing includes an account identifier adapted to link the stored-value card to a financial account or a financial record. The bubble wand is enclosed within the housing and is configured to transition fr... | 01/08/2008 |
| 7287882 | Shining lock structure A lock includes a main body, a shining device, and a switch; the main body has a holding portion on one side thereof, which is formed with a through hole; the shining device is held in the holding portion of the main body, and it includes a power source, and a light... | 10/30/2007 |
| 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 |
| 7188775 | Light card A light card is provided having a switch bar that avoids the need to bend an LED lead for turning the LED light on. The light card can be implemented in a credit or debit card size, with a viewing lens, or used as a key ring holder. ... | 03/13/2007 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 7077539 | Stationery holder with luminous reminder Disclosed is a stationery holder includes a base having an upper portion, which defines first and second compartments for respectively receiving a roll of adhesive tape and a pen and a card receptacle between the compartments, and a lower portion, which forms a batt... | 07/18/2006 |
| 7036740 | Light card A light card is provided having a switch bar that avoids the need to bend an LED lead for turning the LED light on. The light card can be implemented in a credit or debit card size, with a viewing lens, or used as a key ring holder. ... | 05/02/2006 |
| 7018737 | Battery pack including rechargeable batteries A battery pack is disclosed. The battery pack includes a housing, and a rechargeable power source within a linear portion the housing. The linear portion of the housing is receivable in first and second battery holding regions of another housing. The first and secon... | 03/28/2006 |
| 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 |
| 7015654 | Light emitting diode driver circuit and method A mirco-controller and boost converter circuit provide constant current to light emitting diode array. A micro-controller operatively coupled with a semiconductor switch and the boost converter circuit measure the ability of a DC power supply to change the inductor.... | 03/21/2006 |
| 7014333 | Small portable flashlight A small portable flashlight holds laminated platy batteries (11) on a circuit substrate (10) having a switching circuit on one surface thereof and one battery contact point (19) on the other surface thereof. Another battery contact point (22 | 03/21/2006 |
| 6994446 | Light emitting rotary double refill pen A light emitting rotary double refill pen comprises an upper tube and a lower tube. The lower tube is installed with a refill switching unit for switching two refills. A light emitting set is installed at and secured to a lower end of an inner wall of the positionin... | 02/07/2006 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 6957774 | Luminescent card and casing assembly A luminescent card and casing assembly has a luminescent card and a casing. The luminescent card has a plastic layer, a luminescent layer and a memory device. The luminescent card is inserted into the casing, the casing provides electricity to the luminescent card, ... | 10/25/2005 |
| 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 |
| 6953260 | Convertible flashlight-headlamp The instant invention provides a convertible lighting device featuring a battery housing and a detachable lamp assembly. The lighting device can be operated in flashlight and headlamp modes. ... | 10/11/2005 |
| 6945667 | LED flashlight with medallion in 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... | 09/20/2005 |
| 6942362 | Lighted whistle Described is an apparatus for a lighted whistle connectable to a predetermined article. A housing forms an outer shape of said whistle and has therein an inner cavity. A mouthpiece adapted for a user to blow air thereinto has an opening in fluid connection with said... | 09/13/2005 |
| 6840650 | Miniature flashlight having replaceable battery pack A miniature flashlight includes a high intensity light source supported on a non-conductive battery frame that defines a recess opening outwardly of the battery frame and adapted to receive a replaceable modular self-contained power source, such as a modular battery... | 01/11/2005 |
| 6799862 | 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 ... | 10/05/2004 |
| 6796675 | 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 device that acts as both a momentary contact and a conventional switch. The LED is received in a seat formed in the housing with the h... | 09/28/2004 |
| 6776503 | Three-in-one handheld lighting device A three-in-one handheld lighting device includes a casing unit, a torch unit, a whistle unit, and a thermometer unit. The torch unit includes actuating and press pieces, a lamp member having first and second leg terminals, and a battery unit having positive and nega... | 08/17/2004 |
| 6672740 | Condensing and collecting optical system using parabolic reflectors or a corresponding ellipsoid/hyperboloid pair of reflectors A condensing and collecting optical system includes a collimating reflector and focusing reflector. The collimating reflector includes a portion of a paraboloid of revolution having a focal point and an optical axis. The focusing reflector includes a para... | 01/06/2004 |
| 6609811 | Handcuff key light A handcuff key light illuminates the keyhole of a handcuff. The handcuff key light includes a cylindrical handcuff operating member which is molded into a body including at least one light source for providing light along the cylindrical handcuff operatin... | 08/26/2003 |
| 6582097 | Multi-function handheld device for outdoor use A multi-function handheld device includes a casing unit, a torch unit, a mirror piece, a magnifying lens piece, a thermometer, and a compass. The casing unit includes lower and upper casing members. Rear casing parts of the casing members cooperatively co... | 06/24/2003 |
| 6530672 | 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 device that acts as both a momentary contact and a conventional switch. The LED is received in a seat formed in the housing... | 03/11/2003 |
| 6523973 | 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 ot... | 02/25/2003 |
| 6508569 | Slide-switched flat illuminator A flat illuminator, which may have a replaceable battery power supply and with a sliding inner body forming an "on" and "off" switch.... | 01/21/2003 |
| 6454426 | Miniature flashlight device having housing with outer and inner enclosures A miniature flashlight device includes a housing having a base and a cover adapted to interfit with the base so as to form therewith an outer enclosure for receiving an electric bulb and an inner enclosure within the outer enclosure for receiving a button... | 09/24/2002 |
| 6447143 | Flat credit card illuminator with flexible integral switching arm A flat card shaped illuminator with an on/off switch integrally formed therein. The flat card shaped light is adapted to a variety of uses and the on/off switch may be momentary or latching. One or more LEDs may be incorporated therein and the batteries m... | 09/10/2002 |
| 6435695 | Peripherally sealed card-like flashlight device having light generating module and holder therefor seated in cavity of main body structure A flashlight device includes a body structure, light generating module, holder, card and outer cover. The body structure has a cavity between upper and lower sides thereof, open at least at the upper side, and closer to a front end than to a rear end ther... | 08/20/2002 |
