John P Devaney

US Patent:

D583987, Dec 30, 2008

Filed:

Aug 8, 2007

Appl. No.:

29/283174

Inventors:

John Devaney - Mountain Top PA, US
Matthew Malcolm - Shavertown PA, US
Mark Dirsa - Shavertown PA, US

Assignee:

Koehler-Bright Star, Inc. - Hanover Township PA

International Classification:

2699

US Classification:

D26120

US Patent:

7549770, Jun 23, 2009

Filed:

Sep 26, 2006

Appl. No.:

11/535428

Inventors:

John P. Devaney - Mountain Top PA, US
Mark F. Dirsa - Shavertown PA, US

Assignee:

Koehler-Bright Star, Inc. - Hanover Township PA

International Classification:

F21V 33/00

US Classification:

362253, 362190, 362191, 362200, 362208

Abstract:

A flashlight or lantern having a separate modular component that is preferably powered by the flashlight or lantern power source and is mounted within a pocket or recess on the outer surface of the body of the flashlight or lantern. The module can be a secondary lighting source or a device such as a tracking mechanism or GPS receiver. The module can be semi-permanently or detachably mounted to the flashlight or lantern.

US Patent:

7563001, Jul 21, 2009

Filed:

May 29, 2007

Appl. No.:

11/807465

Inventors:

Joseph Bobbin - Nanticoke PA, US
John Devaney - Mountain Top PA, US
Mark Dirsa - Shavertown PA, US

Assignee:

Koehler-Bright Star, Inc. - Hanover Township PA

International Classification:

F21V 33/00

US Classification:

362253, 362190, 362191, 362200, 362208

Abstract:

An adapter for a portable light source permits a module to be attached to the portable light source and powered by the power source of the portable light source. In one embodiment of the invention, the power source is a battery and the adapter includes a bottom plate and a housing defining a compartment that holds the module. In this embodiment, the bottom plate of the adapter features a positive contact opening and a negative contact opening adapted to receive and electrically communicate with the positive and negative terminals of the battery. The bottom plate of the adapter also includes positive and negative contact leads which communicate with the contact openings and the module so that the latter receives power from the battery.

US Patent:

D605319, Dec 1, 2009

Filed:

Jun 5, 2008

Appl. No.:

29/319233

Inventors:

John Devaney - Mountain Top PA, US
John Kosek - Wilkes Barre PA, US

Assignee:

Koehler-Bright Star, Inc. - Hanover Township PA

International Classification:

2602

US Classification:

D26 39

US Patent:

7737655, Jun 15, 2010

Filed:

Jul 26, 2006

Appl. No.:

11/460051

Inventors:

John P. Devaney - Mountain Top PA, US
Mark Dirsa - Shavertown PA, US

Assignee:

Koehler-Bright Star, Inc. - Hanover Township PA

International Classification:

H02J 7/00

US Classification:

320106, 320134, 320136, 320150

Abstract:

A controller allows use of a battery protection circuit that limits electrical current to a safe level regarding short circuits and hazardous locations as well as determining each battery configuration having a voltage-temperature profile associated with that enhances cold weather operation; high battery temperatures are also detected and then rectified by the controller.

US Patent:

7967467, Jun 28, 2011

Filed:

Aug 1, 2007

Appl. No.:

11/832384

Inventors:

John Devaney - Mountain Top PA, US
Mark Dirsa - Shavertown PA, US

Assignee:

Koehler-Bright Star, Inc. - Hanover Township PA

International Classification:

F21L 4/00

US Classification:

362197, 362109, 362183, 362187, 362188, 362194, 362195, 362208, 362198, 362199, 362202, 362205, 362207

Abstract:

A portable lighting device that is lightweight and features a space-efficient design includes a body containing a Lithium-ion (Li-ion) battery. The body includes a pair of pivot arms that are spaced from one another. A lamp assembly includes a lamp assembly housing containing a light source that is powered by the Li-ion battery. The lamp assembly housing is pivotally connected to each of the pair of pivot arms and positioned there between. A handle includes a gripping portion that is spaced from the body so that a gripping space is defined between the gripping portion of the handle and the body. A removable bumper pad is positioned on the bottom of the body. The portable lighting device features recesses on opposite sides that are engaged by corresponding tabs on a charging rack. This prevents non-compatible lighting devices from being positioned on the charging rack.

US Patent:

8575893, Nov 5, 2013

Filed:

Jun 27, 2011

Appl. No.:

13/169939

Inventors:

John Devaney - Mountain Top PA, US
Mark Dirsa - Shavertown PA, US

Assignee:

Koehler-Bright-Star, Inc. - Hanover Township PA

International Classification:

H02J 7/00

US Classification:

320114, 320111, 320112

Abstract:

A portable lighting device that is lightweight and features a space-efficient design includes a body containing a Lithium-ion (Li-ion) battery. The body includes a pair of pivot arms that are spaced from one another. A lamp assembly includes a lamp assembly housing containing a light source that is powered by the Li-ion battery. The lamp assembly housing is pivotally connected to each of the pair of pivot arms and positioned there between. A handle includes a gripping portion that is spaced from the body so that a gripping space is defined between the gripping portion of the handle and the body. A removable bumper pad is positioned on the bottom of the body. The portable lighting device features recesses on opposite sides that are engaged by corresponding tabs on a charging rack. This prevents non-compatible lighting devices from being positioned on the charging rack.

US Patent:

20090038056, Feb 12, 2009

Filed:

Jul 20, 2008

Appl. No.:

12/176382

Inventors:

Joseph Bobbin - Nanticoke PA, US
John Devaney - Mountain Top PA, US
Mark Dirsa - Shavertown PA, US

International Classification:

A42B 1/24

US Classification:

2422

Abstract:

An electronic module adapter for headgear includes a housing defining a chamber. A clip is positioned on the housing and is adapted to attach the housing to the helmet or other headgear. A cap lamp mounting bracket is optionally positioned on the housing and is adapted to attach a cap lamp to the housing. Electronic circuitry is positioned within the chamber of the housing and may include a radio frequency identification tag, a global positioning system tag and/or a gas sensor.