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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8382308 | Power tool having a work field lighting system The invention relates to a machine tool having working field illumination disposed in a housing, having an illumination mechanism and a transparent element which allows the light from the illumination mechanism to be led out toward the working field. A light beam ca... | 02/26/2013 |
| 8371708 | Electric power tool An electric power tool can include a main body, which rotates a motor with a pull operation of the switch lever and actuates a head tool by a rotative force of the motor, and an auxiliary tool configured for attaching and detaching to and from the electric power too... | 02/12/2013 |
| 8360595 | Light-guiding structure of translucent press key The present invention discloses a light-guiding structure of a translucent press key including a keypad region including a circular hollow area, and a diffuser and a light source module sequentially disposed below the keypad region. The light source module includes ... | 01/29/2013 |
| 8348450 | Book light for electronic book reader devices A dedicated electronic book (“eBook”) reader device and a reading light are described. The reading light may be embedded in a cover for the eBook reader device. The cover may draw power from the eBook reader device and provide that power to the reading light. Th... | 01/08/2013 |
| 8342705 | Removable work light assembly for a hand tool A work light assembly for use with a hand drill or like rotary tool having a work light, a side handle assembly, and an attachment assembly, where the work light is removably secured to a portion of the rotary tool. ... | 01/01/2013 |
| 8231239 | Portable illuminated display device The present invention is a portable illuminated display device. The device includes a plurality of light emitting diodes (LEDs) that provide light to the device, a substrate that is lit by the LEDs, a plurality of batteries that power the display, an image that incl... | 07/31/2012 |
| 8182108 | Dynamo light A retractable leash light has a light housing; and a handle formed on the light housing for handgrip. The light has an LED element and a switch. The light is connected to an electric circuit. A crank mechanism is mounted on the light housing, and the crank mechanism... | 05/22/2012 |
| 8132941 | Portable terminal having transparent cover member Disclosed is a portable terminal having a transparent member at an outside thereof, including a terminal body having at least one light emitting member, and a transparent cover member partially forming an outer appearance of the terminal body and transmitting light ... | 03/13/2012 |
| 8087795 | Flashlight holder and assembly A flashlight assembly provides a convenient ability to turn the flashlight on and off, particularly for flashlights with a pressure activated power switch disposed on a rear portion of the flashlight. In one version, the flashlight assembly includes a flashlight hol... | 01/03/2012 |
| 7980720 | LED dazzler shield A shield produces a “dazzling” effect: disorientation and temporary and fully reversible blindness in subjects for the purpose of threat deterrence. The apparatus is comprised of a plurality of light emitting diodes (LEDs) capable of intense illumination. Light ... | 07/19/2011 |
| 7824054 | Fishing equipment lighting assembly The present invention is directed to a retrofit device for lighting fishing equipment at night for example, to light fishing poles or tackle boxes. More particularly, the present invention relates to lighting of fishing equipment with solid core sidelight fiberoptic... | 11/02/2010 |
| 7798667 | LED spotlight LED lamp has LEDs aimed rearwards with either a concave mirror to the rear of each LED, or one concave mirror to the rear of two or more LEDs, collecting the light from the LEDs to form a forward projecting beam. LEDs may be high power types that require heatsinking... | 09/21/2010 |
| 7794102 | LED dazzler An apparatus produces a “dazzling” effect: disorientation and temporary and fully reversible blindness in subjects for the purpose of threat deterrence in both civilian law enforcement and military engagements without the use of lasers. A plurality of light emit... | 09/14/2010 |
| 7758201 | Light energy collection hand tool A light energy collection hand tool comprises a handle; a driving portion at one end of the handle; and an energy collection plate installed on the handle. The energy collection plate includes a solar energy plate on a surface of the handle, an energy storage unit; ... | 07/20/2010 |
| 7753548 | Input device having indicating lamp The present invention relates to an input device having an indicating lamp. The input device includes a case and an electronic lighting module. The electronic lighting module includes a printed circuit board, an electronic lighting element and a light guide post. Th... | 07/13/2010 |
| 7731379 | Hand held, high power UV lamp A hand held UV lamp and beam generator has resistive ballast provided by a glowing wire and thermal ballast provided by heated air coming via the same hot wire. A detachable reflector housing has curved symmetric spars in a generally parabolic shape defining an axis... | 06/08/2010 |
| 7497586 | Incapacitating high intensity incoherent light beam A long range, high intensity spotlight for human incapacitation and control that uses an incoherent collimated constant light source of sufficient intensity and focus to cause temporary incapacitation of a person for a period of time when illuminated by the beam wit... | 03/03/2009 |
| 7494239 | Attachment for cell phones An attachment for cell phones contains a light and bottle opener. The attachment may be affixed to or be removably attached to the back of a cell phone and/or to a cell phone case. If removable, the structure attaches to the back of a cell phone or case via VELCRO®... | 02/24/2009 |
| 7484858 | Lighting system A light head is mounted on a common base, and includes a light source in a mounting base. The base is mounted on a collapsible elongated pole, and the pole is for mounting on an outside wall of a carrying case. There is a carrying handle for the case, an electrical ... | 02/03/2009 |
| 7476000 | Handheld illuminated apparatus for retaining a food item in an edible condition with the illumination directly passing through the food item An apparatus to retain an edible food item having an illumination cover having an interior chamber and connected to a handle member having an interior chamber with a source of electrical power retained within the interior chamber of the handle member and an activati... | 01/13/2009 |
| 7470036 | Lighting system A light head is mounted on a common base, and includes a light source in a mounting base. The base is mounted on a collapsible elongated pole, and the pole is for mounting on an outside wall of a carrying case. There is a carrying handle for the case, an electrical ... | 12/30/2008 |
| 7413320 | Illuminating eraser An illuminating eraser is provided. The eraser includes a body and an insert. The insert is receivable within a hollow portion of the body and includes a power source and a light emitting source. The power source is activated by applying pressure to the insert there... | 08/19/2008 |
| 7407302 | Luminescent pop-up candy An illuminated pop-up candy comprising a housing, cap, moveable candy, moveable illumination system, and switching mechanism. The candy is able to translate and rotate along the length of the housing by the application of pressure to either the candy or the illumina... | 08/05/2008 |
| 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 |
| 7371066 | Illuminated dental examination instrument An intraoral dental instrument includes an elongate handle or body and a mirror that is releasably attachable to a distal end thereof. An LED housing disposed in the handle proximate a light entrance surface of the mirror includes a housing body sized to retain at l... | 05/13/2008 |
| 7369916 | Drill press A power tool control system connected with a drill press provides a system for determining operational settings for the drill press and/or structural factors of a workpiece to be operated upon by the drill press. For instance, the power tool control system may estab... | 05/06/2008 |
| 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 |
| 7362243 | Apparatus and method using color-coded or pattern-coded keys in two-key input per character text entry Letters (more generally, language symbols) are entered electronically by selecting, in sequential fashion, two keys on a standard phone layout. The first key in the two-key sequence is that key on which the desired letter is displayed. The keys and the letters displ... | 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 |
| 7357551 | Image display device with microlight sources and soft light panel An image display device with microlight and soft light panel includes light sources and a transparent panel. The said light sources are inlayed in the grooves of the edges of the said panel. The said images to be displayed are mounted on the surface of the panel or ... | 04/15/2008 |
| 7359762 | Measurement and alignment device including a display system A graphical user interface communicatively coupled with a non-contact measurement and alignment device enables user control over and display of the readings from the non-contact measurement and alignment device. In operation with a power tool, the graphical user int... | 04/15/2008 |
| 7351148 | Electronic sequence matching game and method of game play using same The present invention is directed to an apparatus and a method of game play for an electronic sequence matching game the may include a pair of elongated stick member that may be operatively coupled together by an electrical cord so the game play for the electronic m... | 04/01/2008 |
| 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 |
| 7347578 | Apparel having selectively activated light source An apparatus that includes at least one article of apparel mountable on the hand of a user. The apparel is repositionable between a first configuration and a second configuration as the user's hand is repositioned between a first shape and a second shape. An electri... | 03/25/2008 |
| 7347607 | Fishing rod illumination system A fishing rod illumination system for fishing lures that utilize fiber-optics to attract fish. The fishing rod illumination system includes a fishing reel, a light source within the fishing reel, a control pad in communication with the light source to control the li... | 03/25/2008 |
| 7325744 | Memory card holder device An apparatus and system are disclosed for storing an electronic memory card. The apparatus, in one embodiment, is a memory card holder configured to removably retain a memory card within the cavity of a housing. The memory card holder may include a housing that rese... | 02/05/2008 |
| 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 |
| 7311415 | Illuminated holiday treat carrier Provide is an improved, lower cost, illuminated carrier which is more economical to transport and warehouse. An illuminated carrier for articles, said carrier having a container a attachment for said container, said attachment having illuminating means mounted there... | 12/25/2007 |
| 7311411 | Lighted items A lighted item generally includes a light-conducting or light-transmission portion integrally defining one or more indicia and a light-transmissive portion. The lighted item also includes at least one light source positioned to emit light into the light-conducting p... | 12/25/2007 |
| 7311424 | Combined adjustable work light and multi-power cord assembly A combined work light and dual power cord device includes a light-emitting assembly including a protective cage with an access door. A handle is rotatably conjoined to the light-emitting assembly that has a corrugated outer surface. An axial bore is formed along an ... | 12/25/2007 |
