Patent Publication Number: US-2005128737-A1

Title: Caplight

Description:
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                 Pat. # 
                 Date 
                 Inventor 
               
               
                   
                   
               
             
            
               
                   
                  1)6,695,269 
                 Sep. 19, 2000 
                 Joseph Anscher 
               
               
                   
                  2)D481,303 
                 Oct. 28, 2003 
                 Oscar Fell 
               
               
                   
                   
                   
                 Michael Squillante 
               
               
                   
                  3)6,616,294 
                 Sep. 9, 2003 
                 David Henry 
               
               
                   
                  4)6,604,837 
                 Aug. 12, 2003 
                 Robert Sandberg 
               
               
                   
                  5)6,733,150 
                 May 11, 2004 
                 Edward Hanley 
               
               
                   
                  6)6,721,962 
                 Apr. 20, 2004 
                 Michael Polaire 
               
               
                   
                  7)6,719,437 
                 Apr. 13, 2004 
                 Todd Lary 
               
               
                   
                   
                   
                 Banning Lary 
               
               
                   
                  8)6,648,489 
                 Nov. 18, 2003 
                 Ernest Fischer 
               
               
                   
                  9)6,442,764 
                 Sep. 3, 2002 
                 Paul Badillo 
               
               
                   
                 10)6,439,733 
                 Aug. 27, 2002 
                 Ernest Fischer 
               
               
                   
                 11)5,608,919 
                 Mar. 11, 1997 
                 Richard Case 
               
               
                   
                 12)5,567,039 
                 Oct. 22, 1996 
                 Kelly Sims 
               
               
                   
                 13)5,463,538 
                 Oct. 31, 1995 
                 Robert Womack 
               
               
                   
                 14)5,438,494 
                 Aug, 4, 1995 
                 Ben Harlen 
               
               
                   
                 15)5,412,545 
                 May 2, 1995 
                 Brett Rising 
               
               
                   
                 16)5,408,393 
                 Apr. 18, 1995 
                 Kenneth Becker 
               
               
                   
                 17)5,386,592 
                 Feb. 7, 1995 
                 Mark Checkoroski 
               
               
                   
                 18)5,268,826 
                 Dec. 7, 1993 
                 Roger Greene 
               
               
                   
                 19)5,217,294 
                 Jun. 8, 1993 
                 John Liston 
               
               
                   
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     FIELD OF INVENTION  
      The caplight is a product that does not have one field of endeavor, but many.  
      The Caplight can be used in the field of automotive repair to home improvement, and in automotive emergency situations. The Caplight can also be used the field of fish and game and for children&#39;s amusement and safety. There are many fields which the Caplight can be useful. 
    
    
     BRIEF SUMMARY OF INVENTION  
      The Caplight is a hands-free alternative to lighting in any situation where extra lighting would be necessary. It allows the user lighting that is very compact.  
      This would make the Caplight an excellent tool in the automotive repair industry because it would be small enough to fit in areas where auto technicians need to see to work. And, considering the amount of oil and debris; Most mechanics wear baseball caps to protect their hair.  
      The Caplight is also an excellent product to store in the vehicle in a case of emergency. Again, being very compact . . . It can be stored in a glove compartment or tool box. From changing a tire to checking your engine . . . You&#39;ll always have hands-free lighting that is directed to where your looking for safety and efficiency.  
      And when it comes to home repairs . . . The Caplight would be very effective in reducing the risk of injury due to the fact that you just slide it on the visor of your hat and you will have the needed light to do those odd jobs around the house where both hands are needed.  
      The Caplight can be very handy in your home due to it&#39;s size. It can be stored virtually anywhere. And the Caplight has so many other uses around the house from looking in closets or cupboards, to changing that fuse or lightbulb . . . Whereever you need light . . . The Caplight will be there. And with it&#39;s adjustable lens, you can adjust it to read.  
      The Caplight is also an excellent tool for the hunter or fisher and even camper. Lighting is always needed when your in the woods or by the lake camping or fishing. And you&#39;ll never have to hold a flashlight again. All without the need for those silly straps on your head or extra wires to get in the way. Just open your Caplight and slide it on the front of your existing hat and your ready to worm your hook or collect your firewood . . . With both hands.  
      The Caplight is also a great amusement for the children. They always like to run around at night with a flashlight and play. Now, the Caplight would allow them to do so. Without the need to hold a flashlight or wear a strap on their head. And the Caplight would be excellent for child safety because they can wear it at night when they are riding home on their bikes. It would give them the light they need to see the road and oncoming traffic would see it. All without the embarassment of wearing a strap on your head.  
      The Caplight would be a very versatile product that would replace the different hand held flashlights because of their inability to stay stationary and point in the line of vision. Different lights are good for different jobs . . . But the caplight is good for every job.  
      The Caplight is an excellent product because of it&#39;s size and because it easy to use. Just open the Caplight and slide it on your hat. And you&#39;ll always have the perfect view because it shines the light directly in front of your eyes . . . Where your looking.  
     DRAWING DESCRIPTIONS  
      Drawing  1   
      Figure A: This is the main component of the Caplight. The battery source is stored here. (a- 1 ) power switch.  
      Figure B: These are the ascending arms of the light. These are used for added support along the visor of the cap. Here they are in closed position for storage.  
      Figure C: These are the clips of the light. notice there are 3 seperate clips to give the light added grip to the hat and prevents sliding or turning. These 3 clips slide along the whole length of the visor.  
      Figure D: This is the bulb and housing of the light; Connected by a ball-n-socket for adjusting.  
      Drawing  2   
      Figure A: The light body for power source. (a- 1 ) power switch.  
      Figure B: Retractable arms of light in open ready to use. There are tension pins for a tight fit.  
      Figure C: These are the clips which grip along the whole length of the visor.  
      Figure D: This is the bulb housing, it holds the appropriate size bulb.  
      Figure E: This is where the bulb housing connects to the body of the light. A ball-and-socket connects allows the light to be directed where needed.  
     TECHNICAL ABSTRACT  
      Drawing  3   
      Figure A: The Caplight body. Constructed of a strong thermeplastic . . . Will hold the positive and negative terminals for the batteries. With the on/off power switch on top.  
      Figure B: The retractable arms which will be on a spring tension to keep them closed or to add support along cap visor.  
      Figure C: The clips of the light that are needed to hold on to the visor of the cap,  
      Figure D: The Ball-and-socket connection from the body of the light to the bulb housing. Inside is the wire needed to run current to the bulb.  
      Figure E: The housing for the lightbulb. Also made of thermoplastic.  
      Figure F: The light source of the Caplight. Consisting the bulb and lens.