Class 362/469 - Weight biased or mechanically actuated

Subclass of Class 362 - Illumination
Definition: Subject matter wherein (1) a centrifugal force being developed
No. of patents: 37
Last issue date: 07/07/2009

Number	Title	Issue Date
7556410	Vehicle headlight device A headlight device (27) for motor vehicle includes a plurality of headlight units (29 and 30). At least one of those headlight units is a movable headlight unit (30) having a light distribution adjusting mechanism (83) for changing...	07/07/2009
7367701	Headlight assembly structure for a motorcycle A motorcycle headlight assembly that has simplified structure that cost less to manufacture and assemble than a conventional headlight. The headlight assembly may enhance the rigidity of the headlight assembly and decrease the number of components. The headlight ass...	05/06/2008
7263816	Omnidirectionally reflective horse halter A flexible omnidirectionally reflective horse lead has a central portion, and mechanical attachment means to accommodate a bridal bit ring. The lead reflects an incoming light beam from a walker or horseback rider back in the direction from which it emanated, preven...	09/04/2007
7246477	Omnidirectionally reflective horse halter A flexible omnidirectionally reflective horse lead has a central portion, and mechanical attachment means to accommodate a bridal bit ring. The lead reflects an incoming light beam from a walker or horseback rider back in the direction from which it emanated, preven...	07/24/2007
7244055	Headlight for motor vehicle An illumination device for single-track motor vehicles that emits bundled light in the form of a light beam bundle, that in a first propagation direction (A) is aimed at the roadway area located in front of the motor vehicle. The illumination device (SCH) comprises ...	07/17/2007
7241035	Lighting apparatus having means for compensating for failure of lighting on a bend This invention proposes lighting apparatus, for a vehicle having two passing lights for producing a passing beam, which are adapted to pivot to a position deflected to the left or to the right when the vehicle is on a left-hand bend or a right-hand bend, respectivel...	07/10/2007
7234849	Vehicle lighting apparatus A vehicle lighting apparatus can help improve irradiation for different speeds of an automobile. The vehicle lighting apparatus includes lamps for installation at front portions of an automobile. An irradiation direction of the lamps can be deflected in left and rig...	06/26/2007
7223001	Headlight positioning device A vehicle headlight positioning device comprising a pivoting headlight support and a linear actuator comprising a housing (16), an electric stepping motor with a rotor having a part in the form of a nut, and a linear-movement screw engaging the nut part of th...	05/29/2007
7204207	Abrasion resistant omnidirectionally reflective jewelry A flexible abrasion resistant omnidirectionally reflective jewelry piece has a central cylindrical braided rope core surrounded by a cylindrical reflective braided sleeve comprising three or more narrow width reflective strips that are braided at a shallow cylindric...	04/17/2007
7204206	Abrasion resistant omnidirectionally reflective pet leash A flexible abrasion resistant omnidirectionally reflective pet leash has handle, central pet leash, and pet collar sections that reflect an incoming light beam back in the same direction as it was emanated. The reflected light beam provides accurate illumination of ...	04/17/2007
7195378	Vehicle lighting apparatus In a vehicle lighting apparatus in which the irradiation direction of lamps provided at the left and right portions of an automobile can be deflected to the left and right directions in association with the steering operation of a steering apparatus, the deflection ...	03/27/2007
7185997	Hands-free flashlight suspended from neck of user A method and apparatus for illuminating the area in front of a person without requiring the use of the person's hands, by suspending from the neck of the person a housing containing at least one LED light source emitting a light beam extending forwardly from the per...	03/06/2007
7163320	Grille having light emitting effect A grille for a car grille includes a frame, a filter net mounted on a side of the frame, and a light emitting device mounted between the frame and the filter net. Thus, the arcuate convex faces of the reflective plate of the light emitting device reflect the light r...	01/16/2007
7156535	Motion activated decorative light Described is an apparatus for a motion activated decorative light connectable to a predetermined article. A housing connects the light to the article. A power source is positioned within the housing for energizing a light source. A switch is connected to the power s...	01/02/2007
7137723	Windshield wiper decoration light A decoration light for windshield wiper which includes a windshield wiper press-in plate with an elongated opening, a decoration light element, a base, a waterproof rubber strip, and a circuit module. The decoration light element includes a see-through top. The base...	11/21/2006
7055993	Adjustable light assembly for a motorcycle An adjustable light assembly is disclosed comprising, a light and an attachment bracket adapted to secure the light to the vehicle. As the vehicle leans the light pivots directly in response to the pull of gravity in a direction opposite the lean of the vehicle....	06/06/2006
7057354	Frequency controlled lighting system A method and apparatus for illuminating lighting elements in one or more predetermined patterns. A preferred frequency controlled lighting system implementing this method includes a motion switch, a controller, a sound generator, and lighting elements. The motion sw...	06/06/2006
7044624	Vehicle light with movable reflector portion and shutter portion for selectively switching an illuminated area of light incident on a predetermined portion of the vehicle light during driving A vehicle light can include a light source, a major reflecting surface, a projection lens, and a shutter. A first reflecting surface of an ellipse group reflecting surface preferably has a first focus on the light source and a second focus, capable of being inserted...	05/16/2006
7033053	High/low beam adjuster bracket assembly The subject invention relates to automotive head lamp assemblies with a low beam unit and a high beam unit. In an exemplary embodiment, the low beam unit and high beam unit is connected to one another by an adjuster bracket. The adjuster bracket allows for two ball ...	04/25/2006
7008075	Safety flashlight for dogs A dog flashlight illuminates the area in front of a dog in dark conditions, thereby eliminating the need for a dog owner to carry and direct a light source. The dog flashlight includes a housing containing at least one light source, a battery power supply for the li...	03/07/2006
7008094	Vehicle light with movable reflector portion and shutter portion for selectively switching an illuminated area of light incident on a predetermined portion of the vehicle light during driving A vehicle light can include a light source, a major reflecting surface, a projection lens, and a shutter. A first reflecting surface of an ellipse group reflecting surface preferably has a first focus on the light source and a second focus, capable of being inserted...	03/07/2006
6978738	Abrasion resistant omnidirectionally reflective pet leash A flexible abrasion resistant omnidirectionally reflective pet leash has handle, central pet leash, and pet collar sections that reflect an incoming light beam back in the same direction as it was emanated. The reflected light beam provides accurate illumination of ...	12/27/2005
6948837	Pattern-variable headlamp A pattern-variable headlamp includes a light source, a reflector, a movable shade that switches a position between a first position, a second position, and a third position to form a first light distribution pattern, a second light distribution pattern, and a third ...	09/27/2005
6925965	Omnidirectional reflective pet leash A flexible omnidirectionally reflective pet leash having a handle, central pet leash, and pet collar sections that reflect an incoming light beam back in the same direction as it was emanated. The reflected light beam provides accurate illumination of the pet owner'...	08/09/2005
6843588	Vehicular lamp system for automotive vehicle In a vehicular lamp system for an automotive vehicle, a first reflector (11201) equipped with a light source, a second reflector (11202) enabled to deflect a reflection direction thereof toward a vehicular turn direction independently of the first refl...	01/18/2005
6485169	Deformation-activated safety light for elastic tires The disclosed safety light is designed to provide automatic operation for lights placed on elastic tires. Wheel (100) comprises a hub (84), a urethane tire (88), and a safety light circuit molded into the urethane tire and hub. The safety light circuit is...	11/26/2002
6345905	Vehicular lamp having improved reflector tilting device A vehicular lamp in which a spherical leading end portion of a tilting actuator is prevented from dropping out of a reflector-side groove-type ball bearing body in a reflector tilting device for tilting a reflector mounted within a lamp body. A reflector ...	02/12/2002
6302553	Radiating direction control unit of lighting device for vehicle use A radiating direction control unit 1 of a lighting device for a vehicle for controlling a radiating direction of the lighting device 6 in accordance with the pitch angle of the vehicle. The radiation direction control unit includes an axle level detector ...	10/16/2001
6241371	Activating device for light-emitting wheel An activating device for light-emitting wheel comprises a wheel, a sound and light generating circuit, a plurality of light emitting elements and a plurality of conductive wires. The wheel has a hub at the center of the wheel, a plurality of spokes radial...	06/05/2001
6170968	Motion activated rotatable illuminator An illuminator has all of it's electrical components mounted within a housing that is secured to the rotatable object. Those components include a light source, an electrical power source, a first switch activated by intermittent motion of the housing and ...	01/09/2001
5684244	Inertial bank angle sensor In order to determine the direction and degree of bank of a motorcycle, a flywheel or other weight balanced at its center of mass is mounted on the motorcycle so that it is free to rotate about an axis parallel to the longitudinal axis of the motorcycle. ...	11/04/1997
5394318	Device for adjusting and controlling the optical axis of a headlamp A device for adjusting and controlling the optical axis of a headlamp including an optical axis initial setting mechanism which includes a manual operation section consisting of two operation bolts and a position adjustment member. The bolts provided with...	02/28/1995
5390098	Headlamp adjusting mechanism A plastic housing has two halves which enclose a vertical cam which is threadedly engaged with an adjustable stud and a horizontal cam which extends beyond the housing to engage with a headlamp assembly. The vertical cam has inclined grooves which receive...	02/14/1995
4336571	Corrective device for the orientation of a headlight of a motor vehicle During acceleration and deceleration the front end of the body of a motor vehicle dips or rears on the suspension causing light beams from the headlamps to be directed upwards or downwards too much. To avoid this the orientation of a headlamp is variable ...	06/22/1982
4217627	Movable car headlights A movable car-headlight device whereby headlights are capable, when the car is turned, of illuminating the direction in which the car is turned....	08/12/1980
3973114	Headlamp tilting device in a motor vehicle A headlamp tilting system in a motor vehicle has opposite ends of an inner cable connected respectively to the rear axle housing of the vehicle and an intermediate portion of a lever. An outer sleeve surrounds the inner cable and abuts against the undersi...	08/03/1976
3939339	Lighting system for a motorcycle A system for correction of the orientation of a motor cycle headlamp includes a weight which moves in dependence on the centrifugal force caused by a turning movement of the motor cycle. In one embodiment, the weight is mechanically linked by transmission...	02/17/1976

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Class 362/469 - Weight biased or mechanically actuated