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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7959317 | Lighting device configured to operate with different batteries A lighting device in the form of a handheld flashlight is provided that includes a plurality of light sources. The lighting device also has a tail cap that engages the main body by way of a cam lock wheel to provide a closure to the battery compartment. A ribbon hav... | 06/14/2011 |
| 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 |
| 7390104 | Portable LED lamp A snapped together portable lamp assembly may be formed with a deformable reflector. Cutouts in the reflector form a resiliently flexible web that enables axially flexing to initiate a spring operated electrical switch. A covering lens may transmit the initiating fo... | 06/24/2008 |
| 7374309 | Waterproof, miniature light-emitting diode (LED) device Waterproof miniature LED device including a cylinder having a first housing part with an internal thread and a second housing part with an external thread and rotatably coupled to the first housing part via engagement of the threads, an LED light assembly mounted to... | 05/20/2008 |
| 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 |
| 7357540 | Compact flashlight A compact flashlight is configured such that it can be coupled to a key ring, as well as various other devices, and includes a locking mechanism that inhibits accidental opening and detachment from the ring or other device. The compact flashlight is further configur... | 04/15/2008 |
| 7350938 | Telescopic and illuminative device A telescopic and illuminative device includes a telescope and a flashlight pivotally connected with the telescope. The flashlight can be switched between a concealed position and an exposed position. In the concealed position, the flashlight is concealed in the tele... | 04/01/2008 |
| RE40171 | Tubular barrel-shaped flashlight having rotatable switching assembly and focusing and defocusing capability A flashlight in accordance with the present invention includes a chamber, end cap, head assembly and lamp holder assembly. The end cap includes a bowed tripod portion to facilitate standing the flashlight on a flat surface. The head assembly includes a reflector and... | 03/25/2008 |
| 7347235 | Light up bag by Carrington The invention is the unique construction of a bag, such as a tote, purse, pocketbook, or duffel, encasing a battery powered light which is unseen unless illuminated. The lining, constructed in two sections, is separated by material sheer enough for the light to shin... | 03/25/2008 |
| 7347583 | Automatically activated flashlight and holster A flashlight and holder cooperate to automatically turn the flashlight on when the flashlight is removed from the holder and turn the flashlight off when the flashlight is returned to the holder. The flashlight includes a bottom cap with a magnetically actuated swit... | 03/25/2008 |
| 7342360 | Flashlight 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... | 03/11/2008 |
| 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 |
| 7331887 | Game finder A game finder which facilitates finding of an arrow after it is shot is disclosed. The game finder includes an arrow and at least one transmitting module provided on the arrow for emitting a recovery signal when the arrow strikes game or a target. ... | 02/19/2008 |
| 7320530 | Flashlight A flashlight as disclosed to comprise a barrel, a tail cap, a head assembly, and a miniature lamp bulb holder and for providing interruptible electrical coupling to dry cell batteries retained within the barrel. One-way valves may be positioned at seal locations in ... | 01/22/2008 |
| 7316625 | Arrow with light emitting function, nock with light emitting function, and light emission control device to be used in arrow technical field An arrow is provided with a light emitting function, a nock with a light emitting function, and a light emission control device to be used in an arrow which thereby realize accurate and stable light emission periods of time and a reduction in size and weight of ligh... | 01/08/2008 |
| 7300173 | Replacement illumination device for a miniature flashlight bulb Disclosed is a method and apparatus for providing a solid state light emitter and driving circuitry integrated into a component module that will retrofit common incandescent light bulb applications. The disclosed embodiment is directed to the retrofitting of small f... | 11/27/2007 |
| 7281814 | Car flashlight structure A car flashlight structure, which can be plugged into a car charger, consisting of a cylindrical body, a cap disposed on a front end of the cylindrical body, a casing cover socket joined to the cap and an illumination assembly disposed within the cylindrical body. T... | 10/16/2007 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 7258582 | Tail cap assembly An improved tail cap assembly having features that allow direct electrical contact between a battery and the barrel of a flashlight is provided. The tail cap assembly includes a cap and a conductive spring. The cap is adapted to engage with the flashlight barrel. Th... | 08/21/2007 |
| 7241022 | Pen with light source A pen with light source comprises an upper case with a press-on turning device, an at least semi-transparent lower case, mounted on the upper case and containing a pen refill, and a lighting device, inserted inside the upper and lower cases, further comprising two e... | 07/10/2007 |
| 7175318 | Compact flashlight A compact flashlight is configured such that it can be coupled to a key ring, as well as various other devices, and includes a locking mechanism that inhibits accidental opening and detachment from the ring or other device. The compact flashlight is further configur... | 02/13/2007 |
| 7173540 | Flash-bang projectile A flash-bang projectile that generates one or more noise pulses and one or more flashes of light. In generating a noise pulse, the flash-bang projectile provides a housing that includes a gas chamber that entraps air. The gas chamber includes a compression device th... | 02/06/2007 |
| 7091694 | Revolving battery reservoir system A revolving battery reservoir system is disclosed. The revolving battery reservoir system includes a system housing for containing multiple sets of batteries. A housing cap is rotatably mounted on the system housing. A contact rod is provided on the housing cap for ... | 08/15/2006 |
| 7059742 | Flashlight with power supply adapter A flashlight with power supply adapter comprising a front light housing with a light bulb in the tip of the main body of the flashlight. There is a compartment in the main body for storing a rechargeable battery and a spare battery. There are also an on/off switch a... | 06/13/2006 |
| 7057354 | Frequency controlled lighting system A method and apparatus for illuminating lighting elements in one or more predetermined patterns. A preferred frequency controlled lighting system implementing this method includes a motion switch, a controller, a sound generator, and lighting elements. The motion sw... | 06/06/2006 |
| 7021784 | Archers flame illuminated arrow nock An archery arrow including conventional components such as a tubular shaft, a pointed head attached to the forward end of the shaft, fletching on the rearward portion of the shaft and a nock at the rear end of the shaft. The arrow structure also includes an illumina... | 04/04/2006 |
| 7021788 | Telescopic lantern A lantern includes a base assembly, a light assembly and a globe assembly that is telescopically movable, relative to the base assembly, from a collapsed OFF position to an extended ON position. The base assembly includes a housing having an upper platform and a pai... | 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 |
| 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 |
| 7011426 | Modular electronic candle A self standing or base supportable modular cylindrical electric candle with multiple battery compartments of parallel pairs and dual end plate terminal contacts, which are compressed with a screwed compression to complete a lighting circuit with a bulb, LED or othe... | 03/14/2006 |
| 7001041 | Flashlight A flashlight in accordance with the present invention includes a chamber, end cap, head assembly and lamp holder assembly. The end cap includes a bowed tripod portion to facilitate standing the flashlight on a flat surface. The head assembly includes a reflector and... | 02/21/2006 |
| 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 |
| 6955445 | Illuminated writing implement An illuminated writing implement has substantially tubular body and head portions. An electrically connected power source and light source are located in an interior of the head portion. A removable cap is provided on the top of the head portion. A display unit for ... | 10/18/2005 |
| 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 |
| 6942358 | Light emitting diode (LED) flashlight A light emitting diode (LED) flashlight that utilizes reflection techniques to maximize light provided by the one or more light emitting diode light sources. A reflection housing is connected to the flashlight housing and includes a light housing that is suspended w... | 09/13/2005 |
| 6942359 | Flashlight that can operate with alternative size batteries Various embodiments of a flashlight are provided. In one representative embodiment a flashlight includes a light source, a housing and at least two battery locations inside the housing. Each battery location inside the housing can accommodate at least one of at leas... | 09/13/2005 |
| 6908209 | Miniature flashlight and keyholder A miniaturized flashlight activated by external pressure by a push stem at one end of its casing, to energize its lamp. The flashlight includes a casing, for holding one or more batteries, and a front cap for holding a lamp contained within the casing, a resilient s... | 06/21/2005 |
| 6905223 | Flashlight 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 ... | 06/14/2005 |
