IP Library Granted Patent US 7,980,722
Granted Patent B2
US 7,980,722 · App. 12/263,519 · Granted Jul 19, 2011

Light attachment for inspection tool

Assignee: Ullman Devices Corporation
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Patent No.
US 7,980,722
App. No.
12/263,519
Granted
Jul 19, 2011
Kind
B2
Abstract

A light assembly for an inspection tool having a mirror, the assembly having a mounting bracket attached to the mirror; a light member attached to the mounting bracket; and a power source for the light member.

Claims (23)

1. A lighted inspection mirror, comprising:

an inspection tool having a mirror and a substantially elongate handle mounted directly to the mirror, the mirror having a reflective front surface and a back surface; and

an enclosed and self-contained light member mounted to the back surface of the mirror, wherein the light member comprises:

an enclosed plastic compartment defining an enclosed inner space and having a rim extending forwardly around at least a portion of an edge of the mirror and at least two clips extending inwardly from the rim over an edge of the mirror, a light bulb and a power source in the enclosed inner space, the light bulb being operatively connected to the power source through wiring in the enclosed inner space.

2. The apparatus of claim 1 wherein the light member is a substantially round structure having at least two clips for holding the light member to the mirror.

3. The apparatus of claim 2 , wherein the light member has an edge and a rim along the edge, and wherein the clips extend radially inwardly from the rim.

4. The apparatus of claim 3 , further comprising a notch in the rim for accommodating a handle of the mirror.

5. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the light member has an edge and a rim along the edge, and a plurality of notches in the rim for accommodating a handle of the mirror in different positions.

6. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the light bulb is positioned along an edge of the light member.

7. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the light bulb is positioned at a center of the light member.

8. A lighted inspection mirror, comprising:

an inspection tool having a mirror and a substantially elongate handle mounted directly extending from and pivotable relative to the mirror, the mirror having a reflective front surface and a back surface; and

an enclosed and self-contained light member mounted to the back surface of the mirror, wherein the light member comprises:

an enclosed plastic compartment defining an enclosed inner space and having a rim extending forwardly around at least a portion of an edge of the mirror and an extension of at least a portion of the rim extending inwardly from the rim over an edge of the mirror so as to engage the edge of the mirror; a light bulb and a power source in the enclosed inner space, the light bulb being operatively connected to the power source through wiring in the enclosed plastic compartment.

9. The apparatus of claim 8 , wherein the light member is adapted for releasable connection to the back surface of the mirror.

10. The apparatus of claim 8 , wherein the light member is a substantially round structure and wherein the extension of at least a portion of the rim comprises at least two clips for holding the light member to the mirror.

11. The apparatus of claim 10 , wherein the light member has an edge and a rim along the edge, and wherein the clips extend radially inwardly from the rim.

12. The apparatus of claim 11 , further comprising a notch in the rim for accommodating the handle of the mirror.

13. The apparatus of claim 8 , wherein the light member has an edge and a rim along the edge, and a plurality of notches in the rim for accommodating the handle of the mirror in different positions relative to the light member.

14. The apparatus of claim 8 , wherein the light bulb is positioned along an edge of the light member.

15. The apparatus of claim 14 , wherein the light bulb is positioned to shine light along a focal axis of the mirror when the light member is attached to the mirror.

16. The apparatus of claim 8 , wherein the light bulb is positioned at a center of the light member.

17. The apparatus of claim 16 , wherein the mirror has a centrally located opening for light from the light bulb to pass through.

Assignments (2)
SECURITY INTEREST Recorded Jan 30, 2017
From: ULLMAN DEVICES CORPORATION
To: COMERICA BANK
Reel/Frame 041124/0708 →
ASSIGNMENT OF ASSIGNOR'S INTEREST Recorded Jan 15, 2009
From: COLEMAN, EDWARD S.; JIANPING, QIU
To: ULLMAN DEVICES CORPORATION
Reel/Frame 022111/0096 →
Continuity (3)
Continuation In Part 12174704 · Jul 17, 2008
Provisional Application 60954515 · Aug 7, 2007
Related Publication 20090109662A1 · Apr 30, 2009