Hand mounted aviation night vision illuminating device
Patent 5124892 Issued on June 23, 1992. Estimated Expiration Date: 
December 7, 2010. Estimated Expiration Date is calculated based on simple USPTO term provisions. It does not account for terminal disclaimers, term adjustments, failure to pay maintenance fees, or other factors which might affect the term of a patent.
December 7, 2010. Estimated Expiration Date is calculated based on simple USPTO term provisions. It does not account for terminal disclaimers, term adjustments, failure to pay maintenance fees, or other factors which might affect the term of a patent.Patent References 914975 1553860 3638011 Fishing pole light Electroluminescent wrist lamp for night vision environment Illuminating earring with coaxial conductor arrangement Wrist strap illuminating device Night vision compatible illumination for vehicle crewmember workspace Lighting device LED lamp with open encasement InventorAssigneeApplicationNo. 624024 filed on 12/07/1990US Classes:362/103, WITH WEARING APPAREL OR BODY SUPPORT362/205, With switch362/471, Interior (e.g., instrument, cockpit)362/545Including light emitting diodeExaminersPrimary: Lazarus, Ira S.Assistant: Heyman, L. Attorney, Agent or FirmForeign Patent References
International ClassF21L 009/00AbstractApparatus for illuminating a portion of the cockpit of an aircraft utilizing a night vision imaging system. The apparatus comprising and illumination unit rising an LED for selectively producing a beam of light which will not adversely affect the operation of the night vision imaging system. The illumination unit is arranged to be releasably mounted on the pilot's index finger. The illumination unit includes a pair of depressible switches each of which is arranged to be operated by the pilot's thumb or another finger to cause the unit to produce the light beam. The unit is mounted on the pilot's index finger by a ring formed of a hook and loop fastening system. | |
