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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 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 |
| 7350309 | Extendable spacer device A spacer device for laser-optical measurement of hollow cylinders has at least two, preferably three arms which are coupled or interlaced with one another and which can be moved relative to one another. Each of the arms has a measurement roller on one end which is b... | 04/01/2008 |
| 7237921 | Main and miniature light source apparatus A hand-held illuminator apparatus comprising in combination, an elongated body including a hand held section, a main light source carried by the body in spaced relation to the hand held section, circuitry in the body to supply electrical current to the light source,... | 07/03/2007 |
| 7165860 | Viewing apparatus Viewing apparatus for precisely locating and viewing a specific feature or area of the body, particularly in a hard-to-view area. The apparatus includes a viewing device, a general illumination device and a light beam pointer device. The viewing device may be a mirr... | 01/23/2007 |
| 7167243 | Dermoscopy epiluminescence device employing cross and parallel polarization The present invention is a hand held dermoscopy epiluminescense device with a magnification lens and an associated ring of luminous diodes powered by an on board battery. Every other diode in the ring operates as first and second light sources. The even diodes are f... | 01/23/2007 |
| 7167244 | Dermoscopy epiluminescence device employing multiple color illumination sources The present invention provides a hand held dermoscopy epiluminescense device having a generally circular optical magnification lens incorporated into the housing of the device. A lighting array provides the light necessary for medical examination of the skin. The li... | 01/23/2007 |
| 7150548 | Reading lamp for aircraft cabins A reading lamp for an aircraft cabin, particularly installed above a passenger seat, has a light source emitting a light beam with an optical axis extending substantially horizontally so that a light beam can be deflected by an optical deflector such as a mirror, to... | 12/19/2006 |
| 7145649 | Method of producing an ultra-violet or near ultra-violet light source for non-destructive inspection or testing There is provided an apparatus having at least one LED capable of emitting near ultraviolet or ultraviolet radiation to excite a luminescent material for non-destructive fault testing. The radiation may also be focused using a lens. There is also provided a method f... | 12/05/2006 |
| 7122812 | Leak detection lamp A light source for examining sites in heating, ventilating, and air conditioning systems for leaks using a fluorescent dye is described. The light source can include a low voltage lamp or a low heat generating lamp. ... | 10/17/2006 |
| 7090378 | Dual magnification folding travel mirror with annular illuminator A portable travel mirror device includes a base, a handle pivotably mounted to the base, and a dual mirror assembly mounted to the handle which is pivotable and telescopically extendable between compact transport and upright use configurations, and includes a circul... | 08/15/2006 |
| 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 |
| 7066734 | Convertible dental instrument A self-contained and convertible dental instrument system includes both a lighted mirror and a direct illuminator. A hand piece has a handle section, including a battery in a housing, and a dual attachment section to receive a mirror and a light source. The illumina... | 06/27/2006 |
| 7064498 | Light-emitting diode based products High-brightness LEDs, combined with a processor for control, can produce a variety of pleasing effects for display and illumination. A system disclosed herein uses high-brightness, processor-controlled LEDs in combination with diffuse materials to produce color-chan... | 06/20/2006 |
| 7004599 | Illuminated mirror employing cross and parallel polarization The present invention relates to an illuminated personal hygiene mirror for viewing facial skin or other areas of the body. In each of the embodiments of the present invention, a hand-held frame receives and supports a mirror. The mirror is covered with a polarizer ... | 02/28/2006 |
| 7001037 | Lighting device with accessory unit A lighting device includes a handheld unit, a light bulb, and an accessory unit. The handheld unit defines a battery compartment, and includes a screw hole formed in one end of the handheld unit. The light bulb engages threadedly the screw hole. The accessory unit i... | 02/21/2006 |
| 6962313 | Camera support assembly and actuator A camera support and actuator including a Z-shape rod, a camera, an actuator and a skid plate. The Z-shape rod includes a handle section at a top, a camera support section at a bottom and a middle section between the handle and camera support sections. The handle an... | 11/08/2005 |
| 6854859 | Pen size LED inspection lamp for detecting fluorescent material A pen-size inspection lamp for detecting fluorescent leak detection materials in hard-to-reach areas. The inspection lamp includes a housing, an extendible handle, at least one LED and a mirror assembly. The mirror assembly includes a mirror, a clip for attaching th... | 02/15/2005 |
| 6840643 | Law officer's investigation safety mirror A mirror accessory is connectible by a police officer, e.g., to the lens end of a flashlight to enable viewing around corners, into rooms and other places without exposing the officer to hazard. The accessory includes a coupling ring engagable to the end of a flashl... | 01/11/2005 |
| 6834655 | Foot-care accessory kit A foot-care accessory kit includes a portable carrying case for housing a mirror having substantially the shape of a human foot. The mirror includes a threaded female portion connected thereto and a plurality of light bulbs disposed about the perimeter of the mirror... | 12/28/2004 |
| 6273585 | Structure bathroom-use mirror lamp An improved bathroom-use mirror lamp having a mirror lamp and gimbal frame that are capable of a flexible range of angular adjustment. A gimbal frame is situated on the upper extent of the lower base, and a mirror lamp is mounted to the gimbal frame, with... | 08/14/2001 |
| 6264342 | Illuminating device To achieve the object to improve an illuminating device to the effect that such a device can be produced and/or installed with a low economic outlay, can be adjusted easily, is variable with regard to the place of use, and is dependable overall, the illum... | 07/24/2001 |
| 6193386 | Illuminated telescopic inspection/pickup tool An inspection/pickup tool having a casing within which a telescopically extendible rod is mounted for telescopic extension in a direction away from the casing. A quick connect-disconnect coupler is provided on the outward end of the rod for removably coup... | 02/27/2001 |
| 5959792 | Powered mirror apparatus An ergonomic vehicle inspection mirror apparatus has a handle, a pole or casing, and a foot. Mounted on the foot is a rotatable mirror. The mirror is attached to the foot by means of a pivot shaft, about which the mirror is capable of two degrees of rotat... | 09/28/1999 |
| 5915825 | Illuminated mirror tool A holder has a first aperture and a second aperture adapted to receive a light source and a wand of a mirror assembly, respectively. The holder positions the light source and the mirror assembly so that light from the light source is received by a mirror ... | 06/29/1999 |
| 5848835 | Detachable coaxial illuminator viewing accessory for flashlights A conveniently detachable lighted-magnifier accessory for use with a high-brightness, focusable-beam flashlight, that provides true coaxial illumination for shadow-free viewing of a wide variety of subject matter as well as to the bottom of small holes, i... | 12/15/1998 |
| 5636918 | Precision sighting instrument for viewing obstructed areas A precision sighting device is provided for viewing dark recesses as well as obstructed areas in general which are difficult to see with the naked eye comprising a longitudinally extendable/retractable rigid rodlike member, a focusable light source mounte... | 06/10/1997 |
| 5519590 | Means and method for highly controllable lighting A highly controllable way to light target areas includes a primary reflector which generates a defined primary beam in association with a light source. The primary beam, or at least a portion of the primary beam, is directed onto a target reflector which ... | 05/21/1996 |
| 5450298 | Truck/bus driver's tool A tool for allowing bus or truck drivers to inspect the tires and brakes on their vehicles, to determine whether or not their vehicles comply with applicable regulations and/or safety practices. The tool has in one integral unit a flashlight, an inspectio... | 09/12/1995 |
| 5428484 | Moveable hand-held lighted mirror A hand held telescoping mirror device includes a light bulb situated to provide a broad illumination region. The device includes several useful features such as a telescoping arm that retracts within the handle, a twist type on-off switch, and a mirror th... | 06/27/1995 |
| 5311366 | Mirror adapted for use in self-catheterizing procedures A personal hygiene mirror assembly is mountable on a sitting person's legs to enable the person to view the anal or genital area while leaving the person's hands free to perform a personal hygiene procedure. The mirror assembly includes a mirror which can... | 05/10/1994 |
| 5124857 | Vehicular light monitoring apparatus A support tube including inter-folded legs is readily mounted upon a support surface, with a telescoping rod received within the tube. The upper terminal end of the rod includes a socket connection mounting rotatably therewithin a convex mirror for positi... | 06/23/1992 |
| 5043852 | Apparatus enabling self-examination of the pubic area There is provided a bench to facilitate the self-examination, shaving, and/or cleansing of the user's pubic area. The bench includes a cavity which is covered by an operable top. A light and a mirror are received in the cavity. The bench includes one or m... | 08/27/1991 |
| 4995712 | Light radiation stand (1) A light radiation stand for holding a fiber optic cable which transmits light rays therethrough and emits the same from its light-emitting end is described. The light radiation stand has a pole removably mounted to the stand and a mirror rotatably mou... | 02/26/1991 |
| 4966450 | Light radiation stand (1) A light radiation stand for holding a light emitting end of a light-transmitting fiber optic cable is described. The light radiation stand comprises a stand base, one or more deformable flexible conduits vertically installed on the upper part of the b... | 10/30/1990 |
| 4866578 | Inspection fixture for the solder side of printed circuit boards A printed circuit board inspection fixture adapted to support a printed circuit board and including a light source and a mirrored reflective surface positioned to reflect light from the source onto the bottom side of said printed circuit board in order to... | 09/12/1989 |
| 4850688 | Optical personal inpection instrument An optical personal inspection instrument enabling an individual, without any assistance, to examine a body orifice or any other body site otherwise not visually accessible. The instrument is provided with a hand-held platform on which a flashlight unit i... | 07/25/1989 |
| 4623955 | Ano-genital self-viewing device The ano-genital self-viewing device is used in conjunction with a conventional toilet to permit a person to conveniently view his or her own ano-genital region while seated in the conventional manner. The device has a fluorescent lamp with batteries, supp... | 11/18/1986 |
| 4521834 | Adjustable reflector for illuminating devices There is disclosed an adjustable light reflector to be used in combination with an illuminating device for the purpose of reflecting light into almost any desired direction which comprises of a hood having a reflective surface on the underside of the top ... | 06/04/1985 |
| 4499365 | Portable heater for radiantly heating the underbody of a motor vehicle A portable heater for radiantly heating the underbody, particularly the engine oil pan or crankcase, of a motor vehicle to facilitate starting in cold weather includes an elongate wheeled support member horizontally positionable adjacent and under the veh... | 02/12/1985 |
| 4090506 | Diagnostic instrument A device for visually examining a generally inaccessible body cavity, such as the larynx or the like, including a mirror mounted upon an elongated support member for insertion and positioning within the cavity, a light transmitting means having a light re... | 05/23/1978 |
