Multi-spectrum lighting device with plurality of switches

• US 8,882,292 B2
• Filed: 06/26/2013
• Issued: 11/11/2014
• Est. Priority Date: 11/21/2008
• Status: Active Grant

• Current Assignee: S&S Precision, LLC
• Original Assignee: S&S Precision, LLC
• Inventors: Swan, Johnny E., Aaskov, Michael, Borland, Andrew C., Rogers, David
• Primary Examiner(s): Negron, Ismael
• Application Number:
  US13/927,288
• Publication Number:
  US 20140009920A1
• Time in Patent Office: 503 Days
• Field of Search: 362/190, 362/191, 362/205, 362/249.02, 362/249.05, 362/249.12, 362/800, 362/545, 362/544, 362/543, 362/184, 362/206, 362/231, 362/249.03, 362/249.13, 313/313, 313/320
• US Class Current: 362/231
• CPC Class Codes: A42B 3/044 Lighting devices, e.g. helmets with lamps
• CPC Class Codes: A42B 3/0453 Signalling devices, e.g. auxiliary brake or indicator lights
• CPC Class Codes: F21L 4/005 the device being a pocket lamp F21L4/022, F21L4/045, F21L4/085 take precedence
• CPC Class Codes: F21L 4/02 characterised by the provision of two or more light sources
• CPC Class Codes: F21V 15/012 Housings with variable shape or dimensions, e.g. by means of elastically deformable materials or by movement of parts forming telescopic extensions of the housing body
• CPC Class Codes: F21V 21/0832 Hook and loop-type fasteners
• CPC Class Codes: F21V 21/088 Clips; Clamps
• CPC Class Codes: F21V 21/0885 for portable lighting devices
• CPC Class Codes: F21V 23/04 the elements being switches safety devices F21V25/00
• CPC Class Codes: F21V 23/0407 for flashing
• CPC Class Codes: F21V 23/0414 specially adapted to be used with portable lighting devices
• CPC Class Codes: F21V 31/00 Gas-tight or water-tight arrangements
• CPC Class Codes: F21W 2111/10 for personal use, e.g. hand-held
• CPC Class Codes: F21Y 2113/13 comprising an assembly of point-like light sources
• CPC Class Codes: F21Y 2113/17 forming a single encapsulated light source
• CPC Class Codes: F21Y 2115/10 Light-emitting diodes [LED]
• CPC Class Codes: F41C 33/02 Holsters, i.e. cases for pistols having means for being carried or worn, e.g. at the belt or under the arm
• CPC Class Codes: F41G 1/35 for illuminating the target , e.g. flash lights
• CPC Class Codes: F41H 1/02 Armoured or projectile- or missile-resistant garments; Composite protection fabrics F41H5/04 takes precedence
• CPC Class Codes: F41H 1/04 Protection helmets crash helmets A42B3/00
• CPC Class Codes: Y10S 362/80 : Light emitting diode

Abstract

A multi-spectrum emitting device includes one or more emitters configured to emit in a first spectrum and a second spectrum, a switching mechanism with at least two switching elements. configured to change an emitted light from a first spectrum to a second spectrum, and to change a blink pattern of emitted light. The first spectrum may be a non-visible light spectrum and the second spectrum may be a visible light spectrum. Devices may also include a unitary housing extending substantially upward and inward from a base of the device, the housing configured to emit light therethrough and to receive a power source for the device therein.

Claims

1. A multi-spectrum lighting device comprising:

a base;

a housing extending substantially upwards and inwards from the base;

a switching mechanism including a plurality of switching elements disposed about the housing;

a first emitter configured to emit light in a first spectrum; and

a second emitter configured to emit light in a second spectrum;

wherein, the housing includes a substantially curved emitting surface, and substantially all of the emitting surface above the base is configured to allow light emitted from the first emitter and the second emitter to pass therethrough.

2. The lighting device of claim 1, wherein the device is configured to change an emitted light from the first spectrum to the second spectrum, and to change a blink pattern of emitted light.

3. The lighting device of claim 1, wherein the emitting surface is substantially convex.

4. The lighting device of claim 1, wherein the emitting surface extends inward of the base in plan view.

5. The lighting device of claim 1, wherein the emitting surface includes at least one recess.

6. The lighting device of claim 1, wherein the emitting surface includes at least one protrusion.

7. The lighting device of claim 1, wherein the base includes a concave mounting surface on an exterior of the device.

8. The lighting device of claim 1, wherein the housing is made substantially of a translucent material.

9. The lighting device of claim 1, wherein the first and second emitters are arranged on a circuit board.

10. The lighting device of claim 1, further comprising:

a circuit board,

wherein the circuit board is configured to at least partially surround a power source for the device.

11. The lighting device of claim 10, wherein the circuit board includes a void that that is sized to accommodate the power source at least partially therein.

12. The lighting device of claim 10, wherein the first and second emitters are arranged on the circuit board.

13. The lighting device of claim 10, wherein the device is configured to change an emitted light from the first spectrum to the second spectrum, and to change a blink pattern of emitted light.

14. The lighting device of claim 10, further comprising the power source.

15. The lighting device of claim 14, wherein the power source is a battery.

16. A multi-spectrum lighting device configured for mounting on a convex curved surface, said device comprising:

a generally planar base including a mounting surface, the mounting surface including a concavity sized and configured to mount the device to a convex curved surface;

a circuit board over the base;

a unitary housing extending substantially upward and inward from the base, at least partially surrounding the circuit board, and configured to receive a power source for the device therein;

a plurality of emitters electrically connected to the circuit board; and

a switching mechanism including a plurality of switching elements disposed about the housing;

wherein the device is configured to change an emitted light from a first spectrum to a second spectrum, and to change a blink pattern of emitted light.

17. The lighting device of claim 16, wherein the plurality of emitters include a first emitter configured to emit light in the first spectrum and a second emitter configured to emit light in the second spectrum.

18. The lighting device of claim 16, further comprising at least one of hook material or loop material attached to the mounting surface.

19. The lighting device of claim 16, wherein the plurality of emitters are arranged in various locations over the circuit board in plan view.

20. The lighting device of claim 16, wherein electrical connections between the circuit board and at least one of the switching elements and the power source of the device are injection molded at least partially in the housing.