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...that to encourage use of his new invention, the shopping cart, market owner Sylvan Goldman hired fake shoppers to push the carts around his store in Oklahoma City? Seems his customers were reluctant to give up their hand-carried baskets.
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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8042967 | Lamp module and lighting device comprising such a lamp module The present invention relates to a lamp module (10) comprising at least one light emitting diode (LED) chip (12) for emitting light, means (13, 15, 16, 17) for extracting and shaping the light emitted from the chip(s), and a base (21) for... | 10/25/2011 |
| 7887215 | Portable lamp with back-surface mounted switch and light-emitting diodes A portable lamp comprising an electric power supply module and a lighting module arranged in a triangular architecture. The lighting module comprises a printed circuit on one surface of which at least one LED and a switch are fitted. The top surface of the switch co... | 02/15/2011 |
| 7883235 | Hermetically sealed flashlight assembly A lighting assembly that incorporates a high brightness LED in a compact assembly that is sealed and sufficiently durable for a continuous operational range of between 350 feet below sea level and 35,000 feet above sea level. Further, the flashlight of the present i... | 02/08/2011 |
| 7798669 | Marine lantern controlled by GPS signals A remotely adjustable lighting device configured to an operational mode customized for the geographic location of the device. The lighting device is powered by a battery provided with solar charging. The lighting device, under control of an integral controller, is t... | 09/21/2010 |
| 7748864 | Switching device A switch actuating holster and accompanying switched device. When the switched device is withdrawn from the holster, the holster causes the switch to be actuated. The switch has an A position and a B position. The holster has a magnet that is positioned adjacent to ... | 07/06/2010 |
| 7712916 | Portable reduced-emissions work light A reduced emissions work light that includes a bulb having an elongated bulb tube, a handle adjacent the bulb and adapted for being gripped by a user to manipulate the work light, an emissions containment housing positioned adjacent the bulb tube, and an integrated ... | 05/11/2010 |
| 7699495 | Inflatable light stick An inflatable light stick includes an inflatable bag body, an inflation inlet provided at a first end of the bag body, and a light emitting circuit provided in the bag body at a second end thereof. The light emitting circuit includes a controller, which has a front ... | 04/20/2010 |
| 7651240 | Combination task lamp and flash light A single combination task lamp and flashlight, providing separate flood and spot light beams, independently controlled in a three-state sequence by simple push button switches. The two kinds of light beams are produced by separate arrays of compact light emitting de... | 01/26/2010 |
| 7481551 | Flashlight having back light elements A battery powered flashlight is provided having a primary lamp assembly providing a high powered light source in a forward direction, and a back light providing a lower powered light source in a rearward facing direction. Preferably, the flashlight includes a hollow... | 01/27/2009 |
| 7438431 | Portable light with clip A portable light is disclosed comprising at least one light emitting diode, a power source, a switch operable for closing an electronic circuit between the power source and the light emitting diode, wherein when the electronic circuit is closed the at least one diod... | 10/21/2008 |
| 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 |
| 7434955 | Flashlight system An energy efficient flashlight system having multiple lighting display modes and a single operating switch that enables a user to step through the modes. The flashlight illuminates via the use of a plurality of light emitting diodes (LEDs) that preferably contain at... | 10/14/2008 |
| 7393117 | Flashlight or lighting device A flashlight (10) including: a housing (12) with a light source (104), a power source (142), and an aperture (126) through the housing (12) that is closed by a resilient cover (112). The resilient cover (112) e... | 07/01/2008 |
| 7377664 | Lighting device A lighting device is provided having a light source and a blinder device to block incident light from the light source. In one form, the lighted device is a light module including a housing having an LED at one end with a blinder extension extending adjacent to the ... | 05/27/2008 |
| 7377673 | Safety light A safety light is mounted retractably in a handlebar of a bicycle and has a housing, a retaining clamp, a sleeve, a lamp assembly and a spring. The retaining clamp is mounted in the housing. The sleeve is mounted around the housing. The lamp assembly is mounted slid... | 05/27/2008 |
| 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 |
| 7360920 | Convertible flashlight and area light with an aperture shutter A lighting device (10) which is adapted to be converted between a flashlight mode and an area light mode includes a housing (14) to receive a power supply (28), a light source (46) associated with the housing (14) and a tubular len... | 04/22/2008 |
| 7357534 | Flashlight providing thermal protection for electronic elements thereof A portable light including thermal protection comprises a thermally-conductive heat sink having a heat dissipating part and a heat collecting part; a light source having a surface thermally coupled to the heat collecting part of the heat sink; an electronic circuit ... | 04/15/2008 |
| 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 |
| 7354174 | Energy efficient festive lamp The present invention relates to a novel energy saving decorative festive lamp that is ideally suited for use in clubs, restaurants, or decorative applications, where specialized lighting, such as rapid flashing or frequent starts, is required. It may be used with h... | 04/08/2008 |
| 7353571 | Fluid filled attachment device An attachment device is provided comprising at least one fluid filled cavity formed therein. The attachment device is preferably in the form of a carabiner in which at least a portion of the carabiner body is formed of a transparent material such that the fluid fill... | 04/08/2008 |
| 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 |
| 7341469 | Adapter for a recessed lamp An adapter for providing a recessed lamp in a screw-type lampholder. This adapter has an electrical contact-making device, via which an electrical connection is produced between a screw base, which can be introduced into the screw-type lampholder, of the adapter and... | 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 7316489 | Sectional lighting fixture structure A sectional lighting fixture structure includes a hollow main body, an end cap connected to and closing a rear open end of the main body, a socket connected to an inner side of a front open end of the main body for a bulb to mount thereto, and a lighting lampshade e... | 01/08/2008 |
| 7311417 | Waterproof flashlight including electronic power switch actuated by a mechanical switch A flashlight has front and rear interconnected housing portions which define an interior waterproof chamber. The waterproof chamber carries an illumination source, an electronic drive for the illumination source and a power source. A switch system includes an electr... | 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 |
| 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 |
| 7296909 | Flashlight A handheld flashlight includes a head that pivots relative to a body. At least two legs pivotally connect to the body at a fixed location along the body, and open into an extended, open or deployed position to support the head in an elevated position. In the closed ... | 11/20/2007 |
| 7293891 | Lighting device having a light tube with magnetically adjustable illumination A lighting device (10) has an elongated light tube (12) to be used in combination with a holster (80) in a manner which will enable the holster (80) to hold the lighting device (10) as may be necessary and also enable the holster (... | 11/13/2007 |
| 7287873 | Hermetically sealed flashlight assembly A lighting assembly that incorporates a high brightness LED in a compact assembly that is sealed and sufficiently durable for a continuous operational range of between 350 feet below sea level and 35,000 feet above sea level. Further, the flashlight of the present i... | 10/30/2007 |
| 7267454 | Universal chargeable electro-optical illuminating lamp A universal chargeable electro-optical illuminating lamp includes: a housing, a lighting unit installed at the front end of the housing, a battery chamber installed in the housing, wherein at least one chargeable battery is installed in the battery chamber and conne... | 09/11/2007 |
| 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 |
| 7241025 | Switch actuated flashlight with current limiter A searchlight or flashlight including a lamp portion having multiple operative states (for example, ON, OFF, HIGH, and LOW), and an easily-operated actuator ring encircling the light and engaging at least two spaced-apart, redundant switches that are mounted on the ... | 07/10/2007 |
| 7229190 | Tailcap and bulb holder for a flashlight A flashlight having a head assembly, a switch assembly and a removable tail cap with a spare bulb holder provided by the tail cap. The spare bulb holder includes a resilient body having an internal, U-shaped wall defining a slot configured to receive a flashlight bu... | 06/12/2007 |
| 7226181 | Housing with a compartment for a removable pocket knife A combination housing that includes a unique segregated compartment to hold a standard, popular sized pocketknife. The housing is constructed to slideably receive a standard pocket type knife. The housing has a channel molded into its wall with the top of the channe... | 06/05/2007 |
| 7207689 | Touch activated purse illumination assembly A touch-activated purse illumination assembly having a base unit housing a circuit assembly, a power source and at least one elongated light emitting portion. Touch sensitive switching means are included in the circuit assembly, and feature a pair of partially expos... | 04/24/2007 |
| 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 |
