Combination fastener and lighting device

Details Combination fastener and lighting device Combination fastener and lighting device

2005-02-01

2005-02-01

Cariaso, Alan (Department: 2875)

Illumination

With container

Bag, purse or trunk

C362S155000, C362S394000, C362S396000

Reexamination Certificate

active

06848808

ABSTRACT:
A combination fastener and separate, manually operable lighting device includes a pair of complimentary fastener members for releasably securing portions of a portable carrying case, such as a lady's handbag, in a closed position when mating surfaces of the complementary members are placed in contact with each other. The lighting device includes a light emitting diode (LED), battery and switch, and an optional programmed microprocessor controller, that is removably secured to a first member of the pair of fastener members. The lighting device is deactivated when the mating surfaces are placed proximate to each other and is activated to illuminate an interior of the accessory when the surfaces are separated. The lighting device utilizes a reed switch which responds to a proximate magnetic force and the complimentary member includes a magnet so that the powers to the LED is turned off when the mating surfaces are brought into contact with each other.

REFERENCES:
patent: 6267485 (2001-07-01), Rodgers
patent: 6582093 (2003-06-01), Branaugh et al.

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