I had hoped the subject of the light would die down and focus turned to the deer video and irony of sitting in a blind 8 hours only to see a herd of hogs on the county road back to camp.

I will be the first to admit that I was taken aback at the suggestion that I had done something wrong. After researching the issue (short of paying a patent attorney), I did find that modification of a patented device was acceptable with the permission of the patent holder.

thats one way to legally do it.

To alleviate my concerns, I wrote Mr. Beam. Here is my email and their reply which eased my conscience a little.

I do wish the best of success to all outdoor product suppliers - particularly those in Texas. I support their products and their service to the hunting community.

My Emai:
Mr. Beams,

I purchased one of your motion sensing lights (MB360) to use for lighting an area while hunting.

I taped a piece of green transparent plastic over the light area to soften the glare.

Someone with a similar commercial design has challenged my right to do this because he claims he has a patent on the idea.

I assume you have proper patents on the light I purchased.

May I have your permission to attach a piece of transparent colored plastic over the lens of the light you produced?

I am not producing these for resale. I only have one for personal use but like it so well I may buy two or three more for their lighting features.

Thank you,

Their Reply:
Mr. xxxxxxxx,

Received your email. You have our permission to modify our lights in any way that make it more effective for what you need it to do. This includes placing a piece of green transparent plastic over the lens.

I hope this helps - please send us photos of your hunting success or the story of how your light helps you hunt more effectively.

Sincerely,
David Levine

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David Levine
President
Wireless Environment, LLC

Thanks for the idea Don! I bought 4 Dorcy's and mounted them on a box with a solar panel and 6 volt feeder battery. I can take them anywhere easily. I didn't put green anything on them because white has always worked fine for me.



Oh...and I enjoyed the video...

LOL. thanks for posting that dragonov. i had already called and talked to patent attorney. he is having me save all these posts.
only going to let it go so far.we didnt spend that much money to give it away. you said it alot better than i would have. thats why i was waiting on saying anything until i talked to him.