APPARATUS, METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR PROVIDING MULTI-MODE ILLUMINATION

• US 20070297184A1
• Filed: 03/20/2007
• Published: 12/27/2007
• Est. Priority Date: 03/20/2006
• Status: Active Grant

• Current Assignee: Larsen Isely
• Original Assignee: Larsen Isely
• Inventors: Isely, Larsen
• Granted Patent: US 7,922,353 B2
• Time in Patent Office: Days
• US Class Current: 362/382
• CPC Class Codes: F21S 9/02 the power supply being a battery or accumulator
• CPC Class Codes: F21V 21/06 Bases for movable standing lamps; Fixing standards to the bases F21V21/08 takes precedence
• CPC Class Codes: F21Y 2115/10 Light-emitting diodes [LED]

Abstract

In light of the foregoing background, exemplary embodiments of the present invention provide an improved apparatus, method and system for providing multi-mode illumination. Specifically, exemplary embodiments of the present invention include a lighting apparatus capable of multiple modes of illumination (e.g., infrared illumination mode, visible light illumination mode, spot-light mode, flood-light mode, blended spot and flood light modes, etc.) and battery powered operation. The lighting apparatus further includes a fuel gage module capable of communicating an expected battery life based on a current operating mode of the lighting apparatus and a current state of charge of the battery. Lighting devices structured in accordance with various embodiments of the present invention may be light-weight and portable to improve ease of transport and deployment. Such lighting devices may also include a stable and yet retractable mounting device. In this regard, such lighting devices may be transported to remote locations and for providing a reliable light source.

Claims

1. A illumination device, comprising:

at least one light emitting diode; and

a collapsible stand.