Portable Lighting Apparatuses and Methods

• US 20120206906A1
• Filed: 02/14/2011
• Published: 08/16/2012
• Est. Priority Date: 02/14/2011
• Status: Abandoned Application

• Current Assignee: Ralph Randy Gindi
• Original Assignee: Ralph Randy Gindi
• Inventors: Gindi, Ralph Randy
• Application Number:
  US13/027,007
• Publication Number:
  US 20120206906A1
• Time in Patent Office: Days
• US Class Current: 362/103
• CPC Class Codes: A01K 27/006 with light-emitting or ornamental devices
• CPC Class Codes: F21L 4/005 the device being a pocket lamp F21L4/022, F21L4/045, F21L4/085 take precedence
• CPC Class Codes: F21V 23/0414 specially adapted to be used with portable lighting devices
• CPC Class Codes: F21V 23/0492 the sensor detecting a change in orientation, a movement or an acceleration of the lighting device, e.g. a tilt switch
• CPC Class Codes: F21V 33/0008 Clothing or clothing accessories, e.g. scarfs, gloves or belts
• CPC Class Codes: F21V 33/008 Leisure, hobby or sport articles, e.g. toys, games or first-aid kits; Hand tools; Toolboxes
• CPC Class Codes: F21Y 2115/10 Light-emitting diodes [LED]

Abstract

The present invention is related to the field of portable lighting apparatuses and methods, in particular, apparatuses that are useful for illuminating in the dark, such as at night or in dark spaces; as well as for athletic and physical activities for which illumination is useful. In certain embodiments, the present invention is directed to an illuminating device that is portable and motion activated. Such a device may be useful for pet applications such as collars and leashes, or for human applications such as charms for illuminating in low visibility conditions including sports and law enforcement situations.

Claims

1. A portable lighting apparatus comprising a motion activated light emitting diode (LED) light source.

2. The portable lighting apparatus of claim 1, wherein the motion-activated light emitting diode (LED) light source is capable of providing a blinking light.

3. A pet collar comprising the portable lighting apparatus of claim 1.

4. A pet leash assembly comprising the portable lighting apparatus of claim 1.

5. A pet toy, wherein the pet toy is chosen from a ball, an artificial animal, an artificial human figure, a real or artificial bone, or a shoe;

wherein the pet toy comprises the portable lighting apparatus of claim 1.

6. The portable lighting apparatus of claim 1, comprising:

(a) a power supply housed within a power supply housing;

(b) a power lead connecting the LED light source to the power supply and contained within a lead channel; and

(d) a housing and channel cap covering the power supply.

7. The portable lighting apparatus of claim 1, comprising a blinking spike stud.

8. The portable lighting apparatus of claim 1, wherein the portable lighting apparatus is substantially waterproof.

9. The portable lighting apparatus of claim 1, wherein the portable lighting apparatus is integrated into a fabric sleeve capable of holding a portable music player or radio.

10. A portable illuminating device comprising a charm, the charm comprising a front shell portion and a back shell portion, and a lighting portion sandwiched between the front shell portion and the back shell portion;

the lighting portion comprising a motion activated light emitting diode (LED) light source.

11. The portable illuminating device of claim 10, wherein the front shell portion or the back shell portion comprises a light hole through which the light emitting diode (LED) light source is visible.

12. The portable illuminating device of claim 10, wherein the light emitting diode (LED) light source is capable of providing a blinking light.

13. The portable illuminating device of claim 10, wherein the charm is connected to a pet collar.

14. The portable illuminating device of claim 13, wherein the pet collar forms part of a pet leash assembly.

15. The portable illuminating device of claim 10, wherein the charm is connected to a zipper, carabiner or article of clothing.

16. A handheld pet device comprising:

(a) a handle for a human user;

(b) housing connected with or integrated with the handle, the housing containing a flashlight apparatus and a bag dispenser in its interior, and a lighting apparatus on its exterior; and

(c) a retractable leash capable of being housed within the housing'"'"'s interior.

17. The handheld device of claim 16, wherein the retractable leash comprises a lighting apparatus on its surface.