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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7850330 | 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 located within a swivel head pivotally connected to a main body. The main body has a yoke portion connected to the swivel head by a head attachment mechanis... | 12/14/2010 |
| 7429118 | Light way The invention is a fluorescent lamp with integrated night light, removable power cord, and battery backup that provides emergency lighting during A/C power failure. The battery backup consists of a removable tray that stores a plurality of batteries. The fluorescent... | 09/30/2008 |
| 7422344 | Full color flashlight with high power LED The present invention discloses a full color flashlight with high power LEDs. The flashlight is primarily composed of a full color LED module having LED chip set of different wavelengths, a control-circuit module, a function switch, batteries, and a barrel body. By ... | 09/09/2008 |
| 7419277 | Electrical decoration lighting device and set of such devices A lighting device that may be independent or may be one of a set that includes a plurality of lighting devices. The lighting device may be a Christmas tree-topper device, that may be placed on top of a supporting body, such as the top of a Christmas tree. The lighti... | 09/02/2008 |
| 7419283 | Electrical decoration lighting device and set of such devices A set that includes a plurality of the lighting devices, each lighting device including a body having a light-emitting element, an attachment element for attaching the lighting device to a supporting body, and an independent power source for supplying power to the l... | 09/02/2008 |
| 7365514 | Battery charger A universal battery charger is described for accommodating a range of batteries. An adapter or connector is provided for each different type of battery which engages the standard housing including the main power supply. The adapter includes electronics which control... | 04/29/2008 |
| 7360926 | Flash adornment structure A flash adornment includes a base, a shining mechanism held in the base, and an upper lid secured over the base; the base has several connecting holes near to the edge; the shining mechanism includes a circuit board, and light emitting elements; the circuit board ha... | 04/22/2008 |
| 7344267 | Illuminated toy balloon An apparatus for illuminating the interior of a balloon includes a cylindrical plug with an integrally-formed radially extending integral flange insertable within the balloon neck. A light element is affixed to the plug and disposed within the neck. A battery is ele... | 03/18/2008 |
| 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 |
| 7338189 | LED utility light with removable magnet An LED utility light includes a hollow housing having a wider upper light portion connected to a narrower lower handle portion. The light portion has a lens opening covered by a lens permitting light generated from an array of LEDs to exit the housing. A magnet moun... | 03/04/2008 |
| 7325944 | Rechargeable LED utility light A portable rechargeable LED utility light is releasably retained in a charging base for recharging an internal battery. Light is provided by an array of LEDs, typically rows and columns, that can be connected to the battery in groups by a switch having at least two ... | 02/05/2008 |
| RE40027 | Flashlights and other battery-powered apparatus for holding and energizing transducers A battery-powered apparatus for holding and energizing an electric transducer, includes a hand-held battery housing carrying the transducer mount, and first and second internal battery contacts. A first external battery charge terminal is on the transducer mount, an... | 01/22/2008 |
| 7309024 | Wick assembly for dispensing a volatile liquid from a container and method of assembling same An interference fit assembly comprises a wick constructed of a porous polymer and a wall constructed of a polymer for interference engagement with the wick. The wick has a weight of 3.3 grams. ... | 12/18/2007 |
| 7303306 | Multi-purpose flashlight device and method of using same Disclosed is a preferred flashlight device configured for potential use with another item such as a firearm or in activities where some manual dexterity of the hand grasping the flashlight is required. Preferred devices include downwardly-extending light and handle ... | 12/04/2007 |
| 7298098 | Intellectual lamp unit able to be installed on a conventional lamp socket controlled by a wall switch An intellectual lamp unit able to be installed on a conventional lamp socket controlled by a wall switch includes a bypass connected in parallel with a wall switch and provided with a resistance or a diode for producing potential difference or power phase difference... | 11/20/2007 |
| 7273293 | Rechargable flashlight The present invention provides a flashlight having a body with a light means at one end, a battery, and a circuit therebetween, so that when said circuit is closed said light means will generate light; recharging terminals for recharging said battery and an adaptor ... | 09/25/2007 |
| 7246921 | Back-reflecting LED light source An LED light source using back-reflecting collection optics with a supporting structure and heat sink to block only a small amount of light. A reflector has a front and back side with an LED positioned on the front side of the reflector. A heat conducting body is po... | 07/24/2007 |
| 7246927 | Fluorescent flashlight A portable light is provided with a hook cylinder assembly which includes a retracting hook rod connected to a rotor assembly. The hook rod and rotor assembly can be rotated and held in position with respect to a remainder of the hook cylinder assembly. A hook locat... | 07/24/2007 |
| 7244398 | Device for dispensing a volatile liquid using a wick in an ambient air stream A wick-based emanation device for dispensing a volatile liquid is disclosed. The dispensing device includes a housing and a fan mounted in the housing for generating an air stream used for dispersing the volatile liquid. Walls of the housing form an enclosure for mo... | 07/17/2007 |
| 7231060 | Systems and methods of generating control signals Separating a source in a stereo signal having a left channel and a right channel includes transforming the signal into a short-time transform domain; computing a short-time similarity measure between the left channel and the right channel; classifying portions of th... | 06/12/2007 |
| 7222985 | Illuminated article-locator An illumination device includes a waveguide body, a source of illumination, a triggering mechanism, a battery, a connecting ring, and controlling circuitry. The device is attached to an article (such as a set of keys) using the connecting ring. The source of illumin... | 05/29/2007 |
| 7201492 | LED lighting assembly The present invention provides a lighting head assembly that incorporates a high intensity LED package into an integral housing for further incorporation into other useful lighting devices. The present invention primarily includes two housing components, namely an i... | 04/10/2007 |
| 7192169 | Bicycle lighting apparatus A bicycle lighting apparatus comprises a computer housing adapted to be mounted to a bicycle, a computer housed within the computer housing, and an integrated lighting device that is controlled by the computer. ... | 03/20/2007 |
| 7182479 | Electronic flare A portable, hand-held, electrically powered, high intensity directed light beam generating device for use as a replacement for a pyrotechnic flare for search and rescue, especially in a marine environment. The light intensity is generated by a xenon strobe flash tub... | 02/27/2007 |
| 7163324 | Led light stick assembly A light emitting diode (LED) warning signal light, the warning signal light comprising a plurality of light sources constructed and arranged with a reflector or cullminator, the LED light source being in electrical communication with a controller and a power supply,... | 01/16/2007 |
| 7093952 | Lighting apparatus To provide a lighting apparatus that includes a simple and small moving mechanism capable of changing the light emanation direction and that has superior heat dissipation properties, the lighting apparatus includes a light-emitting unit, and a heat dissipation unit ... | 08/22/2006 |
| 7091899 | Remote control transmitter Hook portion is formed on sheet an electric discharge preventing sheet put between battery and electrode. Hook portion which is deformable with a prescribed force comes into contact with holder 6 retaining electric discharge preventing sheet. Therewith, a rem... | 08/15/2006 |
| 7041054 | LED illumination for surgical endoscopes and industrial rigid boroscopes An endoscope and stroboscope comprising an elongated rigid tube that includes an inner tube providing an optical path for viewing through said tube by a human being, an LED light source connected to said tube and a fiber optic bundle providing light transmission fro... | 05/09/2006 |
| 7038399 | Methods and apparatus for providing power to lighting devices Methods and apparatus for providing power to devices via an A.C. power source, and for facilitating the use of LED-based light sources on A.C. power circuits that provide signals other than standard line voltages. In one example, LED-based light sources may be coupl... | 05/02/2006 |
| 7018395 | Photodynamic treatment of targeted cells The present invention is drawn to methods for photodynamic therapy (PDT) of a target cell, target tissue or target composition in a mammalian subject, using a therapeutically effective amount of a targeted substance, which is either a targeted photosensitizing agent... | 03/28/2006 |
| 7014334 | Coupling mechanism of flashlight components A flashlight having its components securely coupled together is provided. Mounting an illumination member in an engagement member, attaching a connecting assembly to an illumination assembly by bending latches downwardly for allowing a ridge to engage with slots, an... | 03/21/2006 |
| 7011538 | Dual input charger with cable storing mechanism A charger capable of converting either alternating current or direct current power source, with a cable storing mechanism, is disclosed. The device includes a main body to incorporate other components, an in-car connecting component which can be connected to the cig... | 03/14/2006 |
| 6966665 | Flameless candle with air intake chamber and air outflow chamber A flameless candle includes a housing, which defines an enclosure. A wall is positioned in the enclosure to form an air intake chamber and an air outflow chamber. At least one opening is in communication with both the ambient air and the air intake chamber. At least... | 11/22/2005 |
| 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 |
| 6945666 | Illumination device with removable power pack A portable, cable free, industrial troubleshooting stroboscope includes a housing having a light source, a control circuitry, a display and a user control mechanism. A pair of power terminals internal to the housing connect to a removable power pack. One or more eas... | 09/20/2005 |
| 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 |
| 6938883 | Guide for selectively receiving a wick in a dispenser for a volatile liquid A dispenser for a volatile liquid includes a housing and a fan mounted in the housing for generating an air stream. A guide associated with the housing and defines an opening having predetermined dimension to selectively receive a wick and to position the wick in al... | 09/06/2005 |
| 6893141 | Faraday flashlight A light generating flashlight system device utilizes a large centrally located magnet which is mounted to slide past a magnet pickup or current induction wire which may be preferably mounted at a center point of travel in a tubular housing having a tubular chamber t... | 05/17/2005 |
| 6828520 | Selectively insulated dome switch configuration The present invention includes a new dome contact construction having an integral insulative layer that is precisely cut and aligned with the dome contact mechanism during fabrication. Prior to feeding the metal sheets or strips into the equipment for stamping and c... | 12/07/2004 |
| 6655811 | Theft-proof removable door handle illumination device A theft-proof removable door handle illumination device having a base, a door handle illumination assembly, and a case supporting the assembly. The base is operable to be mounted on a mounting surface. The door handle illumination assembly is operable to ... | 12/02/2003 |
