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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8070333 | Docking light system including an accessory lamp A docking light system for a watercraft including a docking light fixture, a docking lamp positioned within the docking light fixture, and an accessory lamp mounted to the docking light fixture. The accessory lamp emits light outwardly from the watercraft and is mas... | 12/06/2011 |
| 8016463 | Transom drain light Disclosed is an underwater lighting apparatus securable in the transom drain hole of a vessel. The apparatus is formed from a support structure having a chamber for housing at least one LED or the like lighting element. An outer surface of the support structure is s... | 09/13/2011 |
| 7959335 | Portable fishing light A portable fishing light has a base housing, a mounting element adapted for removably mounting the base housing on the boat, and a light wand having a white light source and a UV light source. A flexible control arm adjustably mounts the light wand to the base housi... | 06/14/2011 |
| 7946741 | Flashing stern light for boats The flashing stern light for boats includes an elongated tubular base, a light source housing mounted on top of the base, a light source disposed inside the housing, an array of light emitting elements disposed along a length of the base, and wiring adapted to opera... | 05/24/2011 |
| 7794124 | Bi-directional boat running and emergency light apparatus and method A boat running light and emergency light apparatus and method comprising a plurality of radially projecting lights, at least one axially upward projecting light and at least one photometer, wherein the at least one photometer senses the amount of illumination from t... | 09/14/2010 |
| 7758219 | Light coupled detachable stern anchor and navigation light for boats An apparatus and method that improves the usable life and reliability of detachable stern lights for boats. It replaces electrical energy coupling by light energy coupling, thereby eliminating electrical contact corrosion problems. ... | 07/20/2010 |
| 7677772 | Navigation light system using spatially separated partial arc navigation running lights A navigation light system for a watercraft including multiple lights of a common color and that are spatially separated on the watercraft to collectively operate as a navigation running light that has a specified horizontal beam sector of less than 360 degrees. Each... | 03/16/2010 |
| 7520644 | Transom drain light Disclosed is an underwater lighting apparatus securable in the transom drain hole of a vessel. The apparatus is formed from a support structure having a chamber for housing at least LED. An outer surface of the support structure is sized and arranged to sealingly se... | 04/21/2009 |
| 7448780 | Marine light mounting system and method for producing same A marine light mounting system for attaching at least one light to a marine vehicle includes a support structure for supporting one or more lights on the marine vehicle. The support structure includes a light mounting portion configured to receive a housing of one o... | 11/11/2008 |
| 7425086 | Dock light A dock light for mounting in a void in the side of a floating dock. The light has a housing with a floor, sidewalls, lens and lid defining a chamber. The chamber houses a power source, such as a battery and photovoltaic cell, and a light source, such as a light emit... | 09/16/2008 |
| 7422351 | Pole light electrical interface A pole light electrical interface is described that allows the connection of electrical devices in lieu of standard pole lights that are used as running lights on boats. Several configurations are described including a connection in place of a running light, a side ... | 09/09/2008 |
| 7367686 | Position lamp for use with watercraft and ashore and having multiple light sources A position lamp for watercraft or for placing ashore, in particular a multicolored lamp, having light to be emitted in at least two different directions and at least one light source per direction, the light passing optically refractive elements, and in which a dedi... | 05/06/2008 |
| 7320631 | Nautical light emitting diode (“LED”) safety channel marker A nautical light emitting diode (“LED”) safety channel marker that is cylindrical in shape, capable of displaying lighted oceanic regulation symbols on either side, and that at night illuminates the panels that display a red triangle and a green square through t... | 01/22/2008 |
| 7316499 | Methods for converting incandescent lighting products to fluorescent lighting products A method of converting an incandescent lighting product to a fluorescent lighting product is provided. Exemplary method steps include: providing an incandescent lighting product having a frame carrying at least one electrical lighting base, the at least one electric... | 01/08/2008 |
| 7303320 | Pick-up truck cab accessory mounting bracket A bracket (10) for mounting accessories on a pick-up truck cab (20) consisting of a Z-shaped elongated body (22) having a forward upper horizontal mounting flange (24), a rearward lower horizontal mounting flange (28), and an integ... | 12/04/2007 |
| 7293904 | Light pipe insulation techniques A circuit board module has a circuit board, a first light emitting diode (LED) mounted to the circuit board, a second LED mounted to the circuit board, and a light pipe assembly disposed adjacent the first and second LEDs. The light pipe assembly is configured to co... | 11/13/2007 |
| 7291852 | Lighting system, point source lights therefor and methods of making the same A lighting system comprising at least one lighting assembly, the lighting assembly comprising at least one ultraviolet light source, means for separately controlling ultraviolet light source and a mounting base, the mounting base carrying the ultraviolet light sourc... | 11/06/2007 |
| 7264552 | Moveable gutter for bowling lanes having illumination sources A moveable gutter for a bowling lane is disclosed. The gutter includes a bumper surface that functions as a bumper when said inner edge is raised from a lower position to a fixed upper position higher than the adjacent lane surface. One or more illumination sources ... | 09/04/2007 |
| 7264384 | Integral vessel hardtop and marine navigation lighting system An integrated marine vessel hardtop and navigation lighting system, for use on boats having a hardtop or platform which covers the helm, bridge, cockpit or similar areas. The system includes a hardtop having recessed voids which receive specially designed starboard,... | 09/04/2007 |
| 7258472 | Illuminated rubrail/bumper assembly An illuminated bumper assembly having an elongated light source for emitting light rays and an elongated bumper for carrying the elongated light source. The elongated bumper is adapted to allow light rays from the elongated light source to be emitted along its lengt... | 08/21/2007 |
| 7252405 | LED lantern with fresnel lens A lighting device having a plurality of LEDs mounted on a heat sink that serves to transfer heat from the LEDs to the outside environment. The lighting device is positioned within a fresnel lens to produce a distribution of light. ... | 08/07/2007 |
| 7246920 | Portable light source including white and ultraviolet light sources A portable light source has a base, an attachment mechanism adapted for removably attaching the base to a surface, and a substantially tubular arm pivotally connected to the base such that it can pivot between a horizontal position and a vertical position. A white l... | 07/24/2007 |
| 7245203 | Indicator apparatus and method for a vehicle using side-emitting light-emitting diode An indicator is provided that utilizes a side-emitting light-emitting diode to indicate the state of a vehicle. An example vehicle indicator is an automobile turn indicator. Other embodiments and features further provide for a conventional light-emitting diode addit... | 07/17/2007 |
| 7230547 | Indicator light apparatus of marine vessel An indicator light apparatus of a marine vessel is provided. The indicator light apparatus includes a sensor for detecting a value related to a traveling speed of the marine vessel, an indicator light provided in the marine vessel, and a control device configured to... | 06/12/2007 |
| 7225744 | Chair lift accessory for accommodating snowboarders and mountain bikers A support for chairlifts includes bracketing for easily and simply retrofitting the support to an existing chairlift for providing support for snowboards on a chairlift which is easy to mount and provides a rugged, secure support. By changing orientation of the supp... | 06/05/2007 |
| 7220011 | Marine craft and apparatus including electroluminescent auxiliary illumination Safety and sports equipment, as well as apparel and accessories, including one or more wire-like or flat electroluminescent lamps for illumination. The lamps may be powered by battery, solar energy, or any other suitable means of energy. The lamps may further be sec... | 05/22/2007 |
| 7217006 | Variation of power levels within an LED array A lighting device having a plurality of high flux LEDs mounted on a heat sink and surrounded by a diffuser and a power supply that provides independent power to individual sets of the LEDs. The heat sink serves to transfer heat from the LEDs to the outside environme... | 05/15/2007 |
| 7207701 | Self-powered illumination device A self-powered illumination device includes an illumination source protruding from its lower surface for projecting light into a body of water to provide light that is emitted preferentially outwardly to illuminate the sides of a pool. Light emitted with an upward a... | 04/24/2007 |
| 7204465 | Structure of an article holder An article holder includes a holding member, and hooking members; the holding member has several gaps, and a connecting protrusion in each of the gaps; each of the connecting protrusions has a downwards-projecting edge at an outward end; each hooking member has a st... | 04/17/2007 |
| 7204137 | Thread breakage detection systems and methods A thread breakage detection apparatus comprises a light source operable to generate a light beam, an emitter in communication with the light source, the emitter operable to emit the light beam, and a receiver in communication with and disposed in facing opposition t... | 04/17/2007 |
| 7195387 | Device and method for emitting light with increased brightness using diffractive grating pattern A device and method for emitting light with increased brightness utilizes a lamp having a diffractive grating pattern. The diffractive grating pattern diffracts incident light that originates from a light source toward a light output region of the lamp. The diffract... | 03/27/2007 |
| 7192170 | Flush-mounted lighting system for vehicle Disclosed is a flush mounted lighting system for a vehicle. In one embodiment, the lighting system includes a frame member and a light member mounted in the frame member. The frame member is disposed within a portion of the vehicle so that the frame member is flushl... | 03/20/2007 |
| 7190258 | Alarm for a livestock trailer and method of use thereof Embodiments of an alarm circuit/device located in a livestock trailer that activates during the braking and/or turning of a trailer and tow vehicle combination is described along with a method of use. Upon activation, livestock in the trailer, such as horses, sheep ... | 03/13/2007 |
| 7182042 | Support pole with pipe-hinge slide lock A self-latching hinge mechanism (14) and apparatus (10) for applications where access to a pole mounted device is required. The hinge comprises a top section (28) with a cantilevered tail piece (38) which extends beyond a pivot (36... | 02/27/2007 |
| 7178949 | Lighting equipment The lighting device comprises a light source and an associated hollow reflector of transparent material having an internal surface and an external surface which are close to and far away from the source respectively. The inner surface of the reflector has in cross s... | 02/20/2007 |
| 7175297 | In-grade light fixture with leveling and alignment mechanisms, installation features and anti-condensation valve An in-grade light fixture, comprising a below grade light fixture having a light opening substantially at grade level. An optical chamber is arranged within the light fixture housing and holding a light source generating light that passes through the light opening. ... | 02/13/2007 |
| 7156353 | Product display device An apparatus and method for displaying dispenser containers at point of sale locations. The device includes a drip tray or base for holding the product container and a back member that extends upwardly from the base. An adjustable loop is then looped around the prod... | 01/02/2007 |
| 7153178 | Method of manufacturing a lamp assembly A lamp assembly configured to inductively receive power from a primary coil. The lamp assembly includes a lamp circuit including a secondary and a lamp connected in series. In a first aspect, the lamp circuit includes a capacitor connected in series with the lamp an... | 12/26/2006 |
| 7153015 | Led white light optical system The invention provides an LED lighting device and method that produces high intensity, spatially uniform, white light in the near and far fields in a reduced package size that does not significantly heat the surrounding environment, wherein the white light is produc... | 12/26/2006 |
| 7135960 | Method and apparatus for indicating a status A method and apparatus for a signaling device includes an audio device that generates either or both an audible output such as a tone and a voice. The output is based upon a status level. The signaling device further includes a light emitting diode (LED) strobe that... | 11/14/2006 |
