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The patent badge is an abbreviated version of the USPTO patent document. The patent badge covers the following: Patent number, Date patent was issued, Date patent was filed, Title of the patent, Applicant, Inventor, Assignee, Attorney firm, Primary examiner, Assistant examiner, CPCs, and Abstract. The patent badge does contain a link to the full patent document (in Adobe Acrobat format, aka pdf). To download or print any patent click here.
Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Oct. 03, 2006
Filed:
Jul. 18, 2003
Applicants:
Wayne Mccullough, Greenfield, IN (US);
Bryan Magee, Indianapolis, IN (US);
Matthew Lykins, Franklin, IN (US);
Inventors:
Wayne McCullough, Greenfield, IN (US);
Bryan Magee, Indianapolis, IN (US);
Matthew Lykins, Franklin, IN (US);
Assignee:
Other;
Primary Examiner:
Int. Cl.
CPC ...
F21V 21/084 (2006.01); H04R 1/10 (2006.01); H04R 31/00 (2006.01);
U.S. Cl.
CPC ...
Abstract
The present invention provides a high-intensity LED as a light source for use in hands-free illumination devices. In one embodiment, one or more high-intensity LEDs are incorporated in, or added to, headgear, such as an aircraft headset. The LEDs may be powered by a battery, an external power source, or both. Also provided is a kit and method of installation for retrofitting existing headgear with LEDs.