New 10-Watt LED Strobe From Tektite
Strobe 3500XL Expedition incorporates latest in LED-strobe technology
TRENTON, N.J. – (Feb. 24, 2010) – Tektite continues to demonstrate its leadership in the development of portable LED lighting solutions with the introduction of the new 10-Watt LED strobe, the Strobe 3500XL Expedition.
The Strobe 3500XL Expedition utilizes a powerful 10-watt LED strobe secured within a rugged solid aluminum body, providing blinding strobe power at depths of up to 2500 feet. Powered by three C-cell alkaline batteries, this rugged diver’s tool will light up the ocean with 60 flashes per minute for up to 20 hours. With this new advance, divers now have a strobe that incorporates all the benefits of LED technology, including longer bulb life, higher energy efficiency, all within a rugged military-grade body. It can be seen for miles at night, and is already in use in scientific, military and fire fighting applications.
About the Excursion/Expedition Series:
Each nearly indestructible Excursion series Tektite light starts from a solid billet of 6061 aircraft-grade aluminum, which is individually CNC-machined for maximum strength. The resulting aluminum body is anodized before double O-ring seals and an impact-resistant LEXAN® lens are added to give the light an underwater depth rating of thousands of feet. The resulting lights have been called The Most Durable in the World.
Manufacturing is Alive in New Jersey
By Robert J. Loderstedt, President & CEO of New Jersey Manufacturing Extension Program, Inc.
Manufacturers Save Energy and Help Save Lives
TRENTON, N.J. – (Jan. 2010) - New Jersey’s Robert Lighting and Energy (RLE Industries) and Tektite Industries are two companies helping improve energy usage. Fairfield based RLE Industries manufactures energy efficient fluorescent, HID, and LED lighting systems. Further south, Trenton based Tektite Industries manufactures portable LED flashlights and lighting systems with diving, aviation, emergency services, military, and law enforcement applications. Its products can be found in South America, Europe, Asia, Africa, as well as in North America.
Tektite and Tekna to debut new personnel markers, expanded line of lights and knives at SHOT Show 2010
Las Vegas – (Jan. 2010) - Tektite Industries will plans to unveil a variety of new products at this year's SHOT Show.
For our military and government customers Tektite offers an expanded line of personnel markers and strobes, like the new Finger-Lite Mark I, which allows pilots, hunters, soldiers, or anyone else to quickly read maps or other materials in the most adverse conditions.
The Finger-Lite Mark I joins the rest of Tektite’s family of LED flashlights, Xenon and LED strobes, and personnel markers, like the versatile Mark-Lite Strobe and the Strobe 200, Strobe 300, and Strobe 300XL, all of which are available in infrared versions for qualified buyers.
Continuing its reputation for innovation, Tektite also offers brighter LED flashlights like the 220-lumen TAC4L tactical light, designed for use on 1-inch gun rails. The rest of the flashlight line continues to improve, as evidenced by the now 38.6-lumen Trek 4 and 150-lumen Expedition Star. SHOT Show attendees will be thrilled to see our well-known but improved TEKNA blade products on display, such as the Xtra Edge, Wilderness Edge, Hidden Edge, and Security Card.
Also promoted at this year’s show is Tektite’s expanded line of portable landing solutions, such as the best-selling ELZ Kit – a five-strobe package for landing helicopters anywhere – and the 40-light Landing Strip Light Kit, which allows pilots to land fixed-wing aircraft in infrastructure poor areas for 1/10th the cost of competing products. These aviation kits, which are in use throughout the world and come in a variety of sizes, are also available in infrared versions for government and military customers.
Moray Dive Gear and Tektite to showcase Diver’s Communication Torch™ at DEMA 2009
ORLANDO, Fla. – (Nov. 1, 2010) - Moray Dive Gear™, a Canadian diving equipment designer, has announced that it plans to introduce a new product to the international diving community at this year’s DEMA show - the Diver’s Communication Torch, a combination of a Tektite-made LED dive light and Moray’s patented noisemaker.
"The DCT is a two-in-one diver’s tool that combines advanced, powerful illumination with underwater communication when needed…it’s a revolution in dive gear and accessories," said Trevor Theriault, president of Moray Dive Gear Inc.
"Moray Dive Gear has chosen to partner with Tektite because of its highly advanced LED technology, and extreme ruggedness," said Mr. Theriault. "Being a diver I know firsthand that gear must be built tough, and after researching the marketplace and trying to find something that would live up to our standards, we’ve chosen Tektite."
The DCT, the first in Moray’s line of communications torches and strobes, will be manufactured and assembled by Tektite Industries, Inc., a leading manufacturer of portable LED light, at it’s Trenton, N.J. world headquarters.
DCT Specifications:
- Moray’s patented diving noisemaker
- A powerful Tektite light featuring a single Cree XRE LED
- Runs on two C-cell Alkaline batteries
- Powerful, with a rating of 150 Lumens
- A depth rating of 500 feet (150 m)
- Lamp Life of 10,000+ hours
- Burn for 8+ hours at full power
- Dimensions: 8" L x 2" W
- U.S. Patents #7,496,001 & #6,168,288
Tektite to have landing solutions at EAA AirVenture 2009
TRENTON, N.J. - (July 17, 2009): Tektite Industries has made establishing a temporary landing zone for a helicopter an easy and inexpensive task for 15 years with its ELZ Strobe Kit™.
That same kind of ease is now available for fixed-wing aircraft landings with Tektite's Landing Strip Light Kit™, which will be on display with its older cousin, the ELZ Strobe Kit, at the EAA AirVenture show in Oshkosh, WI starting July 27. Come check us out at Booth 4027 in Hangar D.
Salvo Licenses U.S. Patent No. 6,168,288
TRENTON, N.J. - (June 1, 2008): Salvo has joined the ranks of Tektite Patent Licencees, having licensed Tektite's U.S. Patent No. 6,168,288 for use on their Rat light models.
Halcyon Licenses U.S. Patent No. 6,168,288
TRENTON, N.J. - (May 1, 2007): Halcyon has licensed Tektite's U.S. Patent No. 6,168,288 for use on their Scout Light LED models.
Tektite Receives Approval for Tekna Trademark
TRENTON, N.J. - (February 1, 2007): Tektite Industries has announced that the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office awarded a registered trademark for their Tekna flashlights and knives.
Tektite Receives Approval for Expedition Trademark
TRENTON, N.J. - (February 1, 2005): Tektite Industries has announced that the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office awarded a registered trademark for their Expedition series flashlights.
Tektite Receives New Patent for Multi-LED Flashlights
TRENTON, N.J. - (November 9, 2004): Tektite Industries has announced that the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office awarded U.S. Patent No. 6,814,463.
Tektite Receives Approval for Trek Trademark
TRENTON, N.J. - (July 20, 2004): Tektite Industries has announced that the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office awarded a registered trademark for their Trek series flashlights.
New 12-Watt LED Dive Light from Tektite
TRENTON, N.J. - (May 12, 2004): Tektite continues to demonstrate its leadership in the development of LED dive lights with their new 12-Watt L12 Seeker, the most powerful LED dive light in the world.
The L12 Seeker utilizes three Luxeon III Star LEDs each operating at 4 Watts to produce 240 Lumens of blistering white light equivalent to 120+ regular LEDs, easily doubling the light output of the Trek 6000 EX60 and competing Luxeon V Star LED dive lights. A special tri-lens optic produces an ultra-tight 12-degree spot beam that pierces through murky water with minimal backscatter. The L12 Seeker’s hot spot is surrounded by a large corona of light that gives divers excellent peripheral visibility.
All divers will appreciate the benefits of the solar-quality (5,500K) white light produced by the L12 Seeker. This high-quality light drastically improves the visualization of color and contrast that is lost at depth, making the L12 Seeker an excellent choice of underwater videography and photography.
Another benefit of the L12 Seeker compared to HID and Halogen dive lights is its extreme ruggedness. The L12 Seeker is no fragile light; it?s double O-ring sealed throughout, and is made from aircraft-grade Aluminum and high-impact grades of PVC and LEXAN. In addition, its LEDs are virtually indestructible and last 10,000+ hours, so you?ll never have to worry about a bulb breaking or burning out again. This built-in safety feature makes the L12 Seeker a perfect match for the demanding needs of cave and technical divers.
The L12 Seeker is powered by an advanced submersible battery system that delivers 4+ hours of burn time. Its NiMH battery pack is smaller, lighter and more powerful than other battery systems, and it has no cell memory, built-in thermal/high current protection, twice the charge cycle life and burn time of NiCad batteries, and the ability to withstand high charge/discharge currents. A Smart Trickle Charger is included with the L12 Seeker; this charger has a universal power supply that accommodates input voltages of 100 to 260 VAC at 50 or 60 Hz.
Divers will be able to configure the L12 Seeker to suit their preferences. The battery pack can be belt, tank or BC mounted, while a quick-release pistol grip handle is standard equipment. With optional equipment, the L12 Seeker can be mounted onto most video and camera housings (a diffuser lens is also available). Divers can also request a permanent wide-angle tri-lens optic that makes the L12 Seeker into a super-wide floodlight.
New 4-Watt LED Flashlight From Tektite
TRENTON, N.J. - (February 12, 2004): Tektite continues to demonstrate its leadership in the development of LED flashlights with the introduction of a new 4-Watt LED flashlight, the Excursion LS4.
The Excursion LS4 utilizes the new Luxeon III Star to provide up to 80 Lumens of blistering white light. With this new advance, LED flashlight users now have a long-lasting flashlight with double the light output of competing Xenon and Krypton three D-cell flashlights. Users will also appreciate the solar-quality white light (5,500 K) of the Excursion LS4, which provides improved color rendition and increased beam throw.
In addition to being at the leading edge of technology, the Excursion LS4 has many standard features that complement its performance. Burn time is 10+ hours with 10 additional hours of usable light, many times longer than ?tactical? flashlights. Special narrow beam, 10-degree, optics allow the Excursion LS4 to cut through smoke and fog with ease.
Tektite Receives Approval for Excursion Trademark
TRENTON, N.J. - (January 13, 2004): Tektite Industries has announced that the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office awarded a registered trademark for their Excursion series flashlights.
Tektite Concludes its Patent and Trade Dress Suit
TRENTON, N.J. - (August 6, 2003): Tektite Industries announced the conclusion of its lengthy patent and trade dress suit against multiple defendants said Tektite President Scott Mele.
The suit, involving Tektite's U.S. Patent 6,168,288 for LED flashlights, succeeded in enforcing Tektite's intellectual property rights. "All defendants have either licensed our patent, or agreed to stop selling their infringing products. I consider this a conclusive victory in defense of our intellectual property rights," Mele said.
The suit, in process for more than two years, was ended by Tektite after the last defendant agreed to stop production of their infringing products and to pay a settlement on prior sales and costs.
New High Tech Flashlight Helps Make Flying Safer
TRENTON, N.J. - (August 2, 2002): Tektite Manufacturing announced today the launch of a new flashlight product for the airline industry... the Excursion Pro? - 19 LED aluminum flashlight. The Excursion Pro? was designed to meet the harsh demands of any emergency imaginable with features that separate it from anything else available.
"In the process of engineering a flashlight that would exceed FAA requirements, we decided to take it a few steps further and develop the most durable flashlight in the world", explains Scott A. Mele, president of Tektite Industries. "Our mission is to be the portable lighting brand of choice for industry," continues Mr. Mele.
The Excursion Pro utilizes 3 D cell batteries offering more than 10 times the battery life of regular incandescent flashlights. This is done in part through Tektite's patented LED circuitry. The LED lamps offer more than 10,000 hours of continuous life and are virtually impossible to break even in the most rugged use. Each flashlight is computer-machined from a solid bar of aircraft aluminum maximizing strength while double O-ring seals give it an underwater depth rating to 1,000 feet.
Tektite Moves to Protect U.S. Patent No. 6,128,288 and Trade Dress
TRENTON, N.J. - (June 10, 2001): Tektite Industries, Inc. has announced that it has initiated suit in the U.S. District Court in Trenton, N.J., against multiple defendants for patent infringement and for unfair competition based on trade dress infringement.
Tektite is seeking damages and an injunction preventing the defendants from making, selling or importing LED flashlights in violation of Tektite's U.S. Patent No. 6,168,288 or in violation of the proprietary trade dress embodied in Tektite's TREK brand LED flashlight products. Tektite has initiated proceedings against Holly Solar Products, and other parties, including the dealers and distributors of the accused Holly Solar products, with the goal of defending its inventions and trade dress, each of which Tektite believes to have been blatantly copied by the defendants. The company is seeking treble damages and an injunction against further manufacture, import and sales of the flashlights in question.
Streamlight Licenses U.S. Patent No. 6,168,288
TRENTON, N.J. - (May 1, 2002): Streamlight has licensed Tektite's U.S. Patent No. 6,168,288 for use on Streamlight's Batonlite product.
Lightwave Licenses U.S. Patent No. 6,168,288
TRENTON, N.J. - (November 29, 2001): Lightwave has licensed Tektite's U.S. Patent No. 6,168,288.
New 10-Watt LED Strobe From Tektite
Strobe 3500XL Expedition incorporates latest in LED-strobe technology
TRENTON, N.J. – (Feb. 24, 2010) – Tektite continues to demonstrate its leadership in the development of portable LED lighting solutions with the introduction of the new 10-Watt LED strobe, the Strobe 3500XL Expedition.
The Strobe 3500XL Expedition utilizes a powerful 10-watt LED strobe secured within a rugged solid aluminum body, providing blinding strobe power at depths of up to 2500 feet. Powered by three C-cell alkaline batteries, this rugged diver’s tool will light up the ocean with 60 flashes per minute for up to 20 hours. With this new advance, divers now have a strobe that incorporates all the benefits of LED technology, including longer bulb life, higher energy efficiency, all within a rugged military-grade body. It can be seen for miles at night, and is already in use in scientific, military and fire fighting applications.
About the Excursion/Expedition Series:
Each nearly indestructible Excursion series Tektite light starts from a solid billet of 6061 aircraft-grade aluminum, which is individually CNC-machined for maximum strength. The resulting aluminum body is anodized before double O-ring seals and an impact-resistant LEXAN® lens are added to give the light an underwater depth rating of thousands of feet. The resulting lights have been called The Most Durable in the World.
Manufacturing is Alive in New Jersey
By Robert J. Loderstedt, President & CEO of New Jersey Manufacturing Extension Program, Inc.
Manufacturers Save Energy and Help Save Lives
TRENTON, N.J. – (Jan. 2010) - New Jersey’s Robert Lighting and Energy (RLE Industries) and Tektite Industries are two companies helping improve energy usage. Fairfield based RLE Industries manufactures energy efficient fluorescent, HID, and LED lighting systems. Further south, Trenton based Tektite Industries manufactures portable LED flashlights and lighting systems with diving, aviation, emergency services, military, and law enforcement applications. Its products can be found in South America, Europe, Asia, Africa, as well as in North America.
Tektite and Tekna to debut new personnel markers, expanded line of lights and knives at SHOT Show 2010
Las Vegas – (Jan. 2010) - Tektite Industries will plans to unveil a variety of new products at this year's SHOT Show.
For our military and government customers Tektite offers an expanded line of personnel markers and strobes, like the new Finger-Lite Mark I, which allows pilots, hunters, soldiers, or anyone else to quickly read maps or other materials in the most adverse conditions.
The Finger-Lite Mark I joins the rest of Tektite’s family of LED flashlights, Xenon and LED strobes, and personnel markers, like the versatile Mark-Lite Strobe and the Strobe 200, Strobe 300, and Strobe 300XL, all of which are available in infrared versions for qualified buyers.
Continuing its reputation for innovation, Tektite also offers brighter LED flashlights like the 220-lumen TAC4L tactical light, designed for use on 1-inch gun rails. The rest of the flashlight line continues to improve, as evidenced by the now 38.6-lumen Trek 4 and 150-lumen Expedition Star. SHOT Show attendees will be thrilled to see our well-known but improved TEKNA blade products on display, such as the Xtra Edge, Wilderness Edge, Hidden Edge, and Security Card.
Also promoted at this year’s show is Tektite’s expanded line of portable landing solutions, such as the best-selling ELZ Kit – a five-strobe package for landing helicopters anywhere – and the 40-light Landing Strip Light Kit, which allows pilots to land fixed-wing aircraft in infrastructure poor areas for 1/10th the cost of competing products. These aviation kits, which are in use throughout the world and come in a variety of sizes, are also available in infrared versions for government and military customers.
Moray Dive Gear and Tektite to showcase Diver’s Communication Torch™ at DEMA 2009
ORLANDO, Fla. – (Nov. 1, 2010) - Moray Dive Gear™, a Canadian diving equipment designer, has announced that it plans to introduce a new product to the international diving community at this year’s DEMA show - the Diver’s Communication Torch, a combination of a Tektite-made LED dive light and Moray’s patented noisemaker.
"The DCT is a two-in-one diver’s tool that combines advanced, powerful illumination with underwater communication when needed…it’s a revolution in dive gear and accessories," said Trevor Theriault, president of Moray Dive Gear Inc.
"Moray Dive Gear has chosen to partner with Tektite because of its highly advanced LED technology, and extreme ruggedness," said Mr. Theriault. "Being a diver I know firsthand that gear must be built tough, and after researching the marketplace and trying to find something that would live up to our standards, we’ve chosen Tektite."
The DCT, the first in Moray’s line of communications torches and strobes, will be manufactured and assembled by Tektite Industries, Inc., a leading manufacturer of portable LED light, at it’s Trenton, N.J. world headquarters.
DCT Specifications:
- Moray’s patented diving noisemaker
- A powerful Tektite light featuring a single Cree XRE LED
- Runs on two C-cell Alkaline batteries
- Powerful, with a rating of 150 Lumens
- A depth rating of 500 feet (150 m)
- Lamp Life of 10,000+ hours
- Burn for 8+ hours at full power
- Dimensions: 8" L x 2" W
- U.S. Patents #7,496,001 & #6,168,288
Tektite to have landing solutions at EAA AirVenture 2009
TRENTON, N.J. - (July 17, 2009): Tektite Industries has made establishing a temporary landing zone for a helicopter an easy and inexpensive task for 15 years with its ELZ Strobe Kit™.
That same kind of ease is now available for fixed-wing aircraft landings with Tektite's Landing Strip Light Kit™, which will be on display with its older cousin, the ELZ Strobe Kit, at the EAA AirVenture show in Oshkosh, WI starting July 27. Come check us out at Booth 4027 in Hangar D.
Salvo Licenses U.S. Patent No. 6,168,288
TRENTON, N.J. - (June 1, 2008): Salvo has joined the ranks of Tektite Patent Licencees, having licensed Tektite's U.S. Patent No. 6,168,288 for use on their Rat light models.
Halcyon Licenses U.S. Patent No. 6,168,288
TRENTON, N.J. - (May 1, 2007): Halcyon has licensed Tektite's U.S. Patent No. 6,168,288 for use on their Scout Light LED models.
Tektite Receives Approval for Tekna Trademark
TRENTON, N.J. - (February 1, 2007): Tektite Industries has announced that the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office awarded a registered trademark for their Tekna flashlights and knives.
Tektite Receives Approval for Expedition Trademark
TRENTON, N.J. - (February 1, 2005): Tektite Industries has announced that the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office awarded a registered trademark for their Expedition series flashlights.
Tektite Receives New Patent for Multi-LED Flashlights
TRENTON, N.J. - (November 9, 2004): Tektite Industries has announced that the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office awarded U.S. Patent No. 6,814,463.
Tektite Receives Approval for Trek Trademark
TRENTON, N.J. - (July 20, 2004): Tektite Industries has announced that the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office awarded a registered trademark for their Trek series flashlights.
New 12-Watt LED Dive Light from Tektite
TRENTON, N.J. - (May 12, 2004): Tektite continues to demonstrate its leadership in the development of LED dive lights with their new 12-Watt L12 Seeker, the most powerful LED dive light in the world.
The L12 Seeker utilizes three Luxeon III Star LEDs each operating at 4 Watts to produce 240 Lumens of blistering white light equivalent to 120+ regular LEDs, easily doubling the light output of the Trek 6000 EX60 and competing Luxeon V Star LED dive lights. A special tri-lens optic produces an ultra-tight 12-degree spot beam that pierces through murky water with minimal backscatter. The L12 Seeker’s hot spot is surrounded by a large corona of light that gives divers excellent peripheral visibility.
All divers will appreciate the benefits of the solar-quality (5,500K) white light produced by the L12 Seeker. This high-quality light drastically improves the visualization of color and contrast that is lost at depth, making the L12 Seeker an excellent choice of underwater videography and photography.
Another benefit of the L12 Seeker compared to HID and Halogen dive lights is its extreme ruggedness. The L12 Seeker is no fragile light; it?s double O-ring sealed throughout, and is made from aircraft-grade Aluminum and high-impact grades of PVC and LEXAN. In addition, its LEDs are virtually indestructible and last 10,000+ hours, so you?ll never have to worry about a bulb breaking or burning out again. This built-in safety feature makes the L12 Seeker a perfect match for the demanding needs of cave and technical divers.
The L12 Seeker is powered by an advanced submersible battery system that delivers 4+ hours of burn time. Its NiMH battery pack is smaller, lighter and more powerful than other battery systems, and it has no cell memory, built-in thermal/high current protection, twice the charge cycle life and burn time of NiCad batteries, and the ability to withstand high charge/discharge currents. A Smart Trickle Charger is included with the L12 Seeker; this charger has a universal power supply that accommodates input voltages of 100 to 260 VAC at 50 or 60 Hz.
Divers will be able to configure the L12 Seeker to suit their preferences. The battery pack can be belt, tank or BC mounted, while a quick-release pistol grip handle is standard equipment. With optional equipment, the L12 Seeker can be mounted onto most video and camera housings (a diffuser lens is also available). Divers can also request a permanent wide-angle tri-lens optic that makes the L12 Seeker into a super-wide floodlight.
New 4-Watt LED Flashlight From Tektite
TRENTON, N.J. - (February 12, 2004): Tektite continues to demonstrate its leadership in the development of LED flashlights with the introduction of a new 4-Watt LED flashlight, the Excursion LS4.
The Excursion LS4 utilizes the new Luxeon III Star to provide up to 80 Lumens of blistering white light. With this new advance, LED flashlight users now have a long-lasting flashlight with double the light output of competing Xenon and Krypton three D-cell flashlights. Users will also appreciate the solar-quality white light (5,500 K) of the Excursion LS4, which provides improved color rendition and increased beam throw.
In addition to being at the leading edge of technology, the Excursion LS4 has many standard features that complement its performance. Burn time is 10+ hours with 10 additional hours of usable light, many times longer than ?tactical? flashlights. Special narrow beam, 10-degree, optics allow the Excursion LS4 to cut through smoke and fog with ease.
Tektite Receives Approval for Excursion Trademark
TRENTON, N.J. - (January 13, 2004): Tektite Industries has announced that the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office awarded a registered trademark for their Excursion series flashlights.
Tektite Concludes its Patent and Trade Dress Suit
TRENTON, N.J. - (August 6, 2003): Tektite Industries announced the conclusion of its lengthy patent and trade dress suit against multiple defendants said Tektite President Scott Mele.
The suit, involving Tektite's U.S. Patent 6,168,288 for LED flashlights, succeeded in enforcing Tektite's intellectual property rights. "All defendants have either licensed our patent, or agreed to stop selling their infringing products. I consider this a conclusive victory in defense of our intellectual property rights," Mele said.
The suit, in process for more than two years, was ended by Tektite after the last defendant agreed to stop production of their infringing products and to pay a settlement on prior sales and costs.
New High Tech Flashlight Helps Make Flying Safer
TRENTON, N.J. - (August 2, 2002): Tektite Manufacturing announced today the launch of a new flashlight product for the airline industry... the Excursion Pro? - 19 LED aluminum flashlight. The Excursion Pro? was designed to meet the harsh demands of any emergency imaginable with features that separate it from anything else available.
"In the process of engineering a flashlight that would exceed FAA requirements, we decided to take it a few steps further and develop the most durable flashlight in the world", explains Scott A. Mele, president of Tektite Industries. "Our mission is to be the portable lighting brand of choice for industry," continues Mr. Mele.
The Excursion Pro utilizes 3 D cell batteries offering more than 10 times the battery life of regular incandescent flashlights. This is done in part through Tektite's patented LED circuitry. The LED lamps offer more than 10,000 hours of continuous life and are virtually impossible to break even in the most rugged use. Each flashlight is computer-machined from a solid bar of aircraft aluminum maximizing strength while double O-ring seals give it an underwater depth rating to 1,000 feet.
Tektite Moves to Protect U.S. Patent No. 6,128,288 and Trade Dress
TRENTON, N.J. - (June 10, 2001): Tektite Industries, Inc. has announced that it has initiated suit in the U.S. District Court in Trenton, N.J., against multiple defendants for patent infringement and for unfair competition based on trade dress infringement.
Tektite is seeking damages and an injunction preventing the defendants from making, selling or importing LED flashlights in violation of Tektite's U.S. Patent No. 6,168,288 or in violation of the proprietary trade dress embodied in Tektite's TREK brand LED flashlight products. Tektite has initiated proceedings against Holly Solar Products, and other parties, including the dealers and distributors of the accused Holly Solar products, with the goal of defending its inventions and trade dress, each of which Tektite believes to have been blatantly copied by the defendants. The company is seeking treble damages and an injunction against further manufacture, import and sales of the flashlights in question.
Streamlight Licenses U.S. Patent No. 6,168,288
TRENTON, N.J. - (May 1, 2002): Streamlight has licensed Tektite's U.S. Patent No. 6,168,288 for use on Streamlight's Batonlite product.
Lightwave Licenses U.S. Patent No. 6,168,288
TRENTON, N.J. - (November 29, 2001): Lightwave has licensed Tektite's U.S. Patent No. 6,168,288.
