News Briefs for Friday, January 13
FlashlightNews.org - 01/13/2006
FORT LAUDERDALE, FL -- Black and Decker has introduced a new rechargeable power source dubbed the 'Storm Station'. The Storm Station has back-up battery power, as well as a 25 Watt power inverter, 12 volt recharging port, removable flashlight and a “Find Me Light” that automatically turns on when household power shuts off. The Storm Station incorporates an internal battery that is rechargeable and more powerful than competing models. -- Storm Station SS925 Black & Decker
WASHINGTON, D.C. -- The American Red Cross today announced the renewal of its partnership with Mag Instrument, maker of Maglite flashlights, to build awareness and support for its lifesaving programs and services, including the Red Cross Together We Prepare initiative. -- Press Release Mag Instruments
MUNICH, Germany -- Osram Opto has introduced a new series of Power TopLEDs which increase luminous efficacy and extend the color palette, producing various red and yellow tones which are said to be up to 150% more efficient than with previous products. -- Press release Osram
NEWPORT BEACH, Ca -- Universal Guardian Holdings, Inc. (OTC Bulletin Board: UGHO), today announced that its Shield Defense subsidiary has entered into a global distribution agreement with Cavalry Security Group, LLC to market and sell Shield Defense products including the Cobra StunLight through U.S. Cavalry's worldwide distributor and dealer network. -- Press release Universal Guardian
TOKUSHIMA, Japan -- Nichia Corporation announced today that it settled a lawsuit between Nichia and Doshisha Corporation. The case was pending in Osaka District Court, and the dispute was over Nichia's patents including Japanese Patent No. 3503139. In the settlement, which involves certain payment, Doshisha agreed to respect Nichia's intellectual property, as well as to purchase LEDs from Nichia. -- Press Releases Nichia