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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7245224 | Methods and systems for diagnosing projection device failure Projection device failure may be diagnosed by sensing improper operation of projection lamp ignitor circuitry. An ignitor failure indicator may be activated based on a sensed failure in the operation of the lamp ignitor circuitry to prevent incorrect projection lamp... | 07/17/2007 |
| 5641222 | Light gun A hand-held multiple-shot flash generator is presented for temporarily blinding an assailant at a distance. The light is generated by a plurality of ultra high intensity flash bulbs containing a fast-burning substance such as magnesium sealed in pressuriz... | 06/24/1997 |
| 4661058 | Stabilized silver compound switch A multilamp photoflash array responsive to either a relatively high or relatively low pulse potential includes normally open (N/O) switches formed from an admixture including silver carbonate and/or silver oxide, titanium dioxide, a blended binder and a s... | 04/28/1987 |
| 4659307 | Aluminum hydroxide stabilized switch A multilamp photoflash array responsive to either a relatively high or relatively low pulse potential includes normally open (N/O) switches formed from an admixture including sliver carbonate and/or silver oxide, titanium dioxide, a blender binder and alu... | 04/21/1987 |
| 4565431 | Photographic camera and flash assembly In a multilamp flash assembly adapted for attachment to a camera having a flashlamp firing circuit, the respective flashlamps are advanced sequentially to a firing position. A lamp advancing member in the flash assembly is made of an electrically conducti... | 01/21/1986 |
| 4553928 | Switching device for photoflash unit An improved multiple flashlamp array is disclosed having a plurality of low voltage type lamps fired individually and in sequence by means of a plurality of static solid switching devices capable of reliable actuation by radiant energy generated during fl... | 11/19/1985 |
| 4496311 | Multilamp photoflash array fabrication A multilamp photoflash array and fabrication process is provided wherein electrically conductive leads of a plurality of flashlamps are embedded in and wrapped about the ends of a plastic reflector unit which is, in turn, affixed to a circuit board to pro... | 01/29/1985 |
| 4493667 | Multilamp photoflash array fabrication A multilamp photoflash array and fabrication process is provided wherein electrically conductive leads of a plurality of flashlamps are embedded in and wrapped about the ends of a plastic reflector unit which is, in turn, affixed to a circuit board to pro... | 01/15/1985 |
| 4487574 | Switching device for photoflash unit A multiple flashlamp array is disclosed having a plurality of lamps fired individually and in sequence by means of a plurality of static solid switching devices capable of reliable actuation by radiant energy generated during flashing of the lamps. Initia... | 12/11/1984 |
| 4478571 | Photoflash array humidity protected switches A moisture barrier for radiation-responsive switches which includes an admixture of particles and forms a part of a multilamp photoflash array comprises a thin, radiation-transparent and/or translucent coating which is absorbed into the switches and envel... | 10/23/1984 |
| 4470801 | Photoflash unit with circuit pattern for redundant switching of lamps A photoflash unit comprising a plurality of 2n flashlamps attached to a printed circuit board and disposed in a linear array with the longitudinal axes of respective lamps aligned in parallel. Circuit patterns on the circuit board include a plurality of n... | 09/11/1984 |
| 4458298 | Photoflash array interface tab A miniaturized multilamp photoflash includes a reflector member disposed within a plastic cover and having a plurality of cavities each containing a flashlamp and a pair of spaced leg members formed for engagement within a camera. A planar support platfor... | 07/03/1984 |
| 4456946 | Subminiature array with flexible reflector In a subminiature multilamp photoflash array having a plastic reflector member formed to provide a plurality of cavities each having a flashlamp therein and a flexible back portion, the electrical leads of the flashlamp pass through the reflector member a... | 06/26/1984 |
| 4435156 | Subminiature array with normally closed and normally open switches A miniaturized multilamp photoflash array having a plurality of flashlamps affixed to a printed circuit on the inner surface of a circuit board with a continuous strip of switching material forming a plurality of normally closed (N/C) switches coupling th... | 03/06/1984 |
| 4432723 | Multilamp photoflash unit with improved quick-disconnect switch An improved quick-disconnect switch for use in a multilamp photoflash unit containing a plurality of flashlamps and circuit means for sequentially igniting the flashlamps, in which the switch is adapted to automatically by-pass a flashlamp having an impro... | 02/21/1984 |
| 4427368 | Subminiature array with retaining reflector A miniaturized multilamp photoflash array includes an envelope with a printed circuit of spaced electrical conductors on an inner surface, a plurality of flashlamps each having a pair of electrically conductive leads and a reflector unit affixed to the en... | 01/24/1984 |
| 4382774 | Spark gap switch A flashlamp unit for individual and sequential firing of flashlamps includes a pair of flashlamps connected in an electrical circuit with a radiation-responsive N/O arc gap switch in series connection with one of said pair of flashlamps and including an a... | 05/10/1983 |
| 4379690 | Photoflash switching array and fabrication utilizing silver-oxide coated solids A sequentially operable multilamp photoflash array includes a plurality of radiation-responsive normally open (N/O) connect type switches which are prepared from a composition which includes a filler material, a binder, silver coated particulate solids an... | 04/12/1983 |
| 4371914 | Photoflash unit with circuit board radiation switches for selective pairing of lamps A photoflash unit comprising a plurality of 2n flashlamps attached to a printed circuit board and disposed in a linear array with the longitudinal axes of respective lamps aligned in parallel. Circuit patterns on the circuit board include a plurality of n... | 02/01/1983 |
| 4371915 | Photoflash unit with reflector recesses for circuit board switches A photoflash unit comprising a plurality of 2n flashlamps attached to a printed circuit board and disposed in a linear array with the longitudinal axes of respective lamps aligned in parallel. The circuit board has a substantially rectangular portion with... | 02/01/1983 |
| 4334856 | Photoflash array with selective pairing of lamps A photoflash lamp array having a plurality of 2n flashlamps, a common terminal connected to one lead-in wire of each of the lamps, and a plurality of n selective terminal means, each associated with a respective pair of the lamps and directly connected to... | 06/15/1982 |
| 4334262 | Flash lamp array having composite circuit board and electric shield member A multiple photoflash unit of the planar array type having a composite circuit board and electric shield member to which a plurality of flash lamps are electrically connected for sequential flashing with reduced possibility of accidental flashing due to e... | 06/08/1982 |
| 4330821 | Radiation switch for photoflash unit A photoflash unit having a plurality of flashlamps mounted in a planar array on a printed circuit board containing circuitry for sequentially igniting the flashlamps in response to successive firing pulses applied thereto. The circuitry includes a plurali... | 05/18/1982 |
| 4329734 | Flash lamp array having electrical shield A photoflash lamp array comprising a housing elongated vertically and containing elongated flash lamps lying horizontally and stacked vertically, the flash lamps having lead-in wires extending from ends thereof near the sides of the housing and connected ... | 05/11/1982 |
| 4329140 | Multiple flash arrangement with redundant fuse arrangement A multi-flash lamp array includes a plurality of flash lamps interconnected in pairs so that the second flash lamp of each pair is fusably connected to fire during the next exposure in response to the firing of the first flash lamp of that pair. If the fi... | 05/11/1982 |
| 4326240 | Multilamp photoflash unit having engageable connector tab A photoflash unit comprising a horizontal linear array of flashlamps enclosed within a one-piece housing member having a light-transmitting front portion folded over a back portion containing a plurality of lamp-receiving cavities in which respective lamp... | 04/20/1982 |
| 4326242 | Multilamp photoflash unit having secured housing A photoflash unit comprising a horizontal linear array of photoflash lamp enclosed within a one-piece housing member having a light-transmitting front portion folded-over a back portion containing a plurality of lamp-receiving cavities in which respective... | 04/20/1982 |
| 4326241 | Multilamp photoflash unit A photoflash unit comprising a horizontal linear array of flashlamps enclosed within a one-piece housing member having a light-transmitting front portion folded over a back portion containing a plurality of lamp-receiving cavities in which respective lamp... | 04/20/1982 |
| 4324543 | Photoflash array with selective pairing of lamps and switching of common circuit A photoflash lamp array having a plurality of 2n flashlamps, a plurality of n selective terminal means, each associated with a respective pair of the lamps and connected to one lead-in wire of each of the lamps of the associated pair, and a common termina... | 04/13/1982 |
| 4325104 | Multilamp photoflash unit with functional label A photoflash unit comprising a horizontal linear array of flashlamps enclosed within a one-piece housing member having a light-transmitting front portion folded-over a back portion containing a plurality of lamp-receiving cavities in which respective lamp... | 04/13/1982 |
| 4306855 | Photoflash unit having reflector with openings surrounded by transparent regions An improved photoflash unit comprising a circuit board with lamp-firing circuitry thereon, a plurality (e.g., ten) of electrically activated photoflash lamps, and a reflector located between the lamps and circuitry. The lamp-firing circuitry includes at l... | 12/22/1981 |
| 4303963 | Multilamp photoflash unit with protection against electrostatic charges A photoflash unit comprising a linear array of flashlamps mounted on a printed circuit board disposed within the longitudinal channel of an elongated housing member having an enclosing cover panel of light-transmitting material. The lamp-firing circuitry ... | 12/01/1981 |
| 4302794 | Linear multilamp photoflash unit A photoflash unit comprising a linear array of flashlamps mounted on a printed circuit strip disposed within the longitudinal channel of an elongated housing member. A light-transmitting cover panel is attached to the housing member for enclosing the flas... | 11/24/1981 |
| 4298908 | Flashlamp disk containing internal reflectors A disk-shaped flashlamp unit for use within an indexing means or mechanism associated with a camera. The unit includes several, e.g. ten, electrically-activated flashlamps radially disposed within the unit's plastic, light-transmitting housing. A pair of ... | 11/03/1981 |
| 4286307 | Multilamp photoflash unit with circuit crossover A photoflash unit comprising a linear array of flashlamps mounted on a printed circuit board disposed within the longitudinal channel of an elongated housing member having an enclosing cover panel of light-transmitting material. The unit has connector ter... | 08/25/1981 |
| 4282559 | Photoflash unit having flashlamps using looped lead-in wires for retention A photoflash unit which includes a printed circuit board and a plurality of electrically-activated flashlamps. Each lamp includes a pair of lead-in wires each of which includes a looped portion for being frictionally inserted within an opening in the boar... | 08/04/1981 |
| 4282558 | Multilamp photoflash unit with circuit crossover A photoflash unit comprising a linear array of flashlamps mounted on a printed circuit strip disposed within the longitudinal channel of an elongated housing member having an enclosing cover panel of light-transmitting material. The unit has connector ter... | 08/04/1981 |
| 4278420 | Photoflash lamp, method of making same, and photoflash circuit An electrically-activated photoflash lamp which includes a glass envelope, combustion-supporting (e.g. oxygen) atmosphere, a quantity of filamentary combustible material (e.g. zirconium), and an ignition means including a pair of spaced leads sealed withi... | 07/14/1981 |
| 4257764 | Flash lamp array with improved switch mounting A flash lamp array is disclosed having a plurality of flash lamps connected to sequencing circuitry on a circuit board. A plurality of solid-state thermally activated switches, having predetermined composition and physical characteristics and predetermine... | 03/24/1981 |
| 4243371 | Flash lamp array construction A photoflash lamp array of the FlipFlash type comprising a plurality of flash lamps, a reflector unit, a circuit board, and a flash indicator sheet. The reflector unit is provided with one or more indexing rim protrusions which extend into flash indicator... | 01/06/1981 |
