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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8025432 | Helmet LED lighting system This invention relates to a miniature, battery operated, air tight light emitting module having a LED/LEDS that projects at least two different frequencies of light energy. The LEDs are mounted in a protective air-tight shell. The LEDs are activated by a magnetic fi... | 09/27/2011 |
| 7918585 | Foldable light A foldable, rechargeable light emitting diode (LED) pocket light is disclosed. The light includes a first compartment, a second compartment and a hinge element. The first compartment has a housing, a plurality of LED lights, a rotatable hinge, and a hook for hanging... | 04/05/2011 |
| 7780319 | Computer panel with light-adjusting mechanism A panel assembly includes a panel (10) having a light-pervious area (142), a light source (60) attached on the panel for lighting the light-pervious area, a variable resistor (30) electrically connected in series with the light source, an... | 08/24/2010 |
| 7717586 | Foldable light A foldable, rechargeable light emitting diode (LED) pocket light is disclosed. The light includes a first compartment, a second compartment and a hinge element. The first compartment has a housing, a plurality of LED lights, a rotatable hinge, and a hook for hanging... | 05/18/2010 |
| 7461957 | Worklight power cord and power cord storage means A lighting device includes a lighting device chassis and a handle extending of the top of the lighting device chassis. A lighting device mount extends from the bottom surface of the lighting device chassis. The mount is realeasably coupled to the device chassis stan... | 12/09/2008 |
| 7419275 | Magnetic illumination A printed circuit board (PCB) has a “U” shape circuit connected to a light emitting diode (LED) by a proximal end, connected to a conducting spring by a distal end. LED mounted inside a conducting shell to emit light toward a light guide tube by magnetic attract... | 09/02/2008 |
| 7410269 | Decorative light system A decorative light system includes a base and a portable light device capable of communicating with each other to generate a light show. The system includes a base defining a receptacle and including a microcontroller, a transceiver operably coupled to the microcont... | 08/12/2008 |
| 7401935 | Beverage accessory devices Various embodiments relate to beverage accessory devices for use within beverage receptacles. In one exemplary embodiment, a beverage accessory device generally includes a housing having sidewalls defining a cavity therein. A substantially fluid-tight container is w... | 07/22/2008 |
| 7380965 | Light source apparatus, optical apparatus, and image projection apparatus A light source apparatus is disclosed which allows effective cooling of an arc tube even with a small amount of wind. The light source apparatus has a light emitter and a reflector which reflects light from the light emitter and causes the reflected light to emerge.... | 06/03/2008 |
| 7374327 | Light panel illuminated by light emitting diodes A flat planar light fixture formed of a translucent panel with for the transmission of light is illuminated by a plurality of high brightness LEDs disposed along the edges thereof. A layer of reflective material on a back surface of the panel facilitates reflection ... | 05/20/2008 |
| 7364329 | Adaptor with gimbal mounted sensor An adaptor (10) including a sensor (18), a gimbal housing (12) having a male connector (14) at one end and an female connector (16) at another end, wherein the male connector (14) is configured to connect with an electrical ... | 04/29/2008 |
| 7357539 | Proportional brake light display system A proportional brake light system having an LED display carried on a motor vehicle and capable of instantaneously warning motorists following from behind whether and how quickly the vehicle is likely to stop in response to an operator generated foot pressure being a... | 04/15/2008 |
| 7344270 | Flashlight with incrementing brightness selector switch A flashlight has a single lamp, a power storage element, and a switch. The switch operates by being incremented through a sequence of states, and each increment may be caused an application and release of pressure. The different states correspond to different lamp b... | 03/18/2008 |
| 7330115 | Electronic device control system An electronic device control system includes a base unit that includes a housing. A power input and a power output are each mounted in the housing and are electrically coupled to each other. The power input comprises a male plug and the power output comprising a fem... | 02/12/2008 |
| 7329024 | Lighting apparatus A lighting apparatus is provided including an array of light emitting diodes (LEDs) disposed on a base. The base is configured to move heat away from the array of LEDs to other portions of the base and further to the atmosphere or an adjacent housing. In one embodim... | 02/12/2008 |
| 7318658 | High power LED color bulb with infrared remote function A high power LED color bulb with infrared remote function has a reflector having front and rear openings and a light guide hole, a light guide bar received inside light guide hole, an LED module with LED chips and a bulb cover with a controlling circuit board. The L... | 01/15/2008 |
| 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 |
| 7303303 | Lip light An illuminating device in combination with a microphone boom attached to a helmet worn by an operator. The illumination device is actuated by either lip action or push button. The brightness of the selected illumination is changeable by means of a potentiometer thum... | 12/04/2007 |
| 7298244 | NBC marker light An NBC marker light is designed to be simplistic, lightweight, and expendable. The case is two pieces, designed for ease of assembly. The assembly includes a circuit card, one or more batteries, light sources, typically IR and visible LEDs, and a custom designed rot... | 11/20/2007 |
| 7293893 | Flashlight with adjustable color selector switch A flashlight having an elongated body having opposed first and second ends. A first lamp is a high-intensity variable brightness white light source located at the first end. A number of additional lamps are positioned at the first end. The additional lamps include a... | 11/13/2007 |
| 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 |
| 7258469 | Touch light panel A flat-panel lamp having a light-emitting surface with an integral contact sensitive layer located over the light-emitting surface that controls the activation and deactivation of the lamp and a controller for supplying power to the lamp and responsive to a signal p... | 08/21/2007 |
| 7255466 | Illuminated keyless entry control device A vehicular control device includes a trim member having a plurality of graphics for identifying a plurality of manual activation regions and a printed circuit board having a plurality of proximity sensors. Each of the plurality of proximity sensors generates a resp... | 08/14/2007 |
| 7255471 | Safety night light A night light having a lamp socket for holding a lamp and a lamp shade around the lamp such that when the lamp shade is removed from the lamp socket, power to the lamp is automatically interrupted. ... | 08/14/2007 |
| 7252414 | Illuminating balloon with improved self-inflatable envelope An illuminating balloon with an inflatable envelope contains an illumination system having at least one electric light bulb, and inflating means equipped with an integrated fan designed to suck air in from the outside and to inject it into the envelope while keeping... | 08/07/2007 |
| 7243886 | Arrangements, braces, and methods for supporting an arm of an ornamental fixture Arrangements, braces, and methods for supporting an arm of an ornamental fixture, for example, chandeliers, are provided. The arrangements and braces include elongated elements having first ends adapted to be mounted to a support, a second free end, and a platform l... | 07/17/2007 |
| 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 |
| 7220029 | Lamp assembly having variable focus and directionality A lighting assembly (10) is adjustable between flood and spot lighting conditions for selectively illuminating an interior passenger compartment in a motor vehicle. The assembly (10) includes a housing (16) which clamps to a supporting member, s... | 05/22/2007 |
| 7185999 | Flashlight with touch sensing on/off operation A flashlight senses when it is picked up, and then automatically turns on. When the flashlight is released or set back down, it automatically turns off. Touch or contact sensors sense the touch of a human hand, causing a circuit in the flashlight to switch on a ligh... | 03/06/2007 |
| 7186002 | Flashlight with selectable output level switching A flashlight having a lamp, a power storage element, a switch, and an electronic controller. The controller has a switch input connected to the switch and operates in response to the input to deliver power from the power storage element to the lamp. The controller m... | 03/06/2007 |
| 7175315 | Fluorescent light fixture with a uniquely-shaped reflector and a motion sensor A fluorescent light fixture comprises a substantially rectangular housing, a ballast located in the housing, a fluorescent lamp for emitting light in response to a first signal received from the ballast, a reflector made as a unitary structure for focusing the emitt... | 02/13/2007 |
| 7175300 | Side-entry lamping fixture The present invention provides a side-entry lamping fixture and cartridge, comprising a fixture having an upper fixture wall and a lower fixture wall, first and second sidewalls joining said upper and lower fixture walls and, at least one of the first and second sid... | 02/13/2007 |
| 7172332 | Field bendable line voltage track lighting system A bendable line voltage track lighting system includes a track having a conductor subassembly and first and second bendable sheaths that engage the conductor subassembly. The conductor subassembly includes first and second insulators that receive first and second bu... | 02/06/2007 |
| 7168828 | Multicolored LED vehicle interior light A multicolored LED vehicle interior light is described. In various implementations, a switch is used to select one of a plurality of LED lights, in which one light is of a color, such as red, which is suitable for preserving night vision. ... | 01/30/2007 |
| 7164364 | Swimming pool spotlight lighting system This system is characterized in that it comprises a radio remote control, with transmission protocol, and a modulator-receiver decoding the radio signal and modulating the network voltage to thus transmit the information to the light source being installed inside th... | 01/16/2007 |
| 7114822 | Article of footwear with remote sound activating unit An article of footwear such as a shoe having an array of light sources and at least one loudspeaker is provided in combination with a separate device having a recording unit which records sound and a transmitter which transmits an RF signal representative of the sou... | 10/03/2006 |
| 7111957 | Tilt and lock air handling fixture According to the invention, an air handling fixture is provided which can be tilted and locked at a preselected angle when mounted on a sloped ceiling so that a depending pendant tracklight is plumb or perpendicular to a horizontal floor there beneath. The fixture c... | 09/26/2006 |
| 7108404 | Vented light fixture A flexible sheath is attached over the wire opening in a light fixture housing. The wire leads pass freely through the sheath so as to allow air to enter between the sheath and leads into the housing. Such passage of air flow to and from the fixture housing aids in ... | 09/19/2006 |
| 7101064 | Loading dock light system The present invention is a device, which illuminates light inside of a tractor trailer truck van and other loading vehicles at a loading dock during loading and unloading procedures. As professionals working with such vehicles understand, natural lighting is simply ... | 09/05/2006 |
| 7098082 | Microelectronics package assembly tool and method of manufacture therewith A method of manufacturing a microelectronic package comprising, in one embodiment, providing a package substrate, coupling a device substrate to the package substrate, and assembling a bifurcated mold around the device and package substrates, the bifurcated mold inc... | 08/29/2006 |
