Abstract: An LED lamp includes a lamp cover consisting of a plurality of sector-shaped connecting bodies, a plurality of fins attached to the lamp cover and a plurality of LED modules attached to the lamp cover and opposing the fins. A locking device is pivotably mounted to the lamp cover and comprises a supporting pole extending in the lamp cover, a plurality of branches pivotably mounted to the lamp cover and the supporting pole. The branches are movable along the supporting pole to be locked at a desired position, whereby an illumination angle of the LED modules of the lamp cover relative to the supporting pole is changeable via movement of the branches along the supporting pole of the locking device. Thus, an illumination area and an illumination intensity of the LED lamp are adjustable.

Abstract: Lighted umbrella (1) comprising a handle (2), a rod (3) fixed on said handle (2), a structure (9) for bearing a sheltering cover (5), said structure (9) being fixed to said rod (3), a ferrule (4) disposed on said rod (3) for fixing the waterproof sheltering cover (5), said rod (3) comprising at least a first (11) and second (12) hoses of transparent material which are separated by a hollow space, and said handle (2) comprising an electric circuit (14) connected to at least one LED (10) to make said rod (3) luminous.

Abstract: A light support system is provided for a structure for supporting a light device thereon. The system can comprise a deployable member and a retention mechanism. The deployable member can have an exterior surface onto which the light device can be mounted. The deployable member can be selectively movable from a stowed position to an extended position in which the member can support the lighting device. The member can be engaged in order to retain or lock the member in at least one of the stowed and extended positions.

Abstract: A flagpole lamp includes a pole, a socket joint, a circuit board, a positioning base, a waterproof washer, a lucent bar and a pole head. The circuit board, the positioning base and the waterproof washer are fitted in the socket joint. The circuit board has a light disposed through in the positioning base and the waterproof washer respectively. The lucent bar is coupled to the socket joint at one end, and the pole head put at the opposite end. The light of the circuit board can be lit up to emit light out of the lucent bar to enable a driver to clearly see the head corners and the position of the vehicle.

Abstract: An electrical system (60, 200) for a tent or shelter (98, 201). Wires (60) are routed through a tent or shelter (98, 201) either by attaching the wires to the tent or shelter, running the wires through hems, seams (100), or sleeves, or integrating the wires into the fabric for the tent or shelter. In accordance with an embodiment, an appliance (208) is connected to the wiring harness (60) and is mounted or attached in the tent or shelter. The appliance (208) may be mounted in a socket (234) that includes contacts that may engage a fixture or appliance, such as a light. An opposite end of a cord (222) leading to the socket is attachable to an electrical power supply, such as a battery pack (203).

Abstract: There is disclosed a combination of a sunshade and a terrace heater with light 1. The combination includes a sunshade/canopy 2 mounted on support rods 4 that may be pivoted between a collapsed and a suspended state. Moreover, the combination includes a light element and a heater element with a lattice cage 9 and a reflector plate 10 disposed above it. The canopy 2 is formed of an annular body with a central aperture where the reflector plate 10 has a size of circumference largely corresponding to the central opening in the canopy. The reflector plate 10 extends over a distance from the lattice cage 9 corresponding to the height of the lattice cage 9. Hereby is formed an interspace 13 for ejecting radiant heat with the canopy in collapsed condition when the support rods 4 are connected with the inner side of the reflector plate 10 via a hinge 5 in a position immediately close to the lattice cage 9.

Abstract: A baton includes an elongate housing with a first compartment and a second compartment. A power source is located in the first compartment. An interchangeable operative component is located in the second compartment and may be removable/replaceable. The interchangeable operative component may be a training module, a light source, a laser generator, a sound generator, an incapacitation waveform generator, and combinations thereof.

Abstract: A lighting apparatus for attachment to an umbrella pole comprising, at least one arm having a first arm section, a second arm section, and a first hinged connection between a first end of said first arm section and a first end of said second arm section, an attachment means having a second hinged connection to a second end of said first arm section and securable to said umbrella pole, a connection means having a third hinged connection to a second end of said second arm section and slideably connected around the umbrella pole, and a lighting means on said at least one arm configured and disposed for illumination underneath said lighting apparatus wherein said hinge means, attachment means and connection means are configured and located to permit the at least one arm to move from an extended position away from the umbrella pole to a closed position substantially parallel to the umbrella pole.

Abstract: An adjustable lighted walking aid adapted to be used in low light or dark areas is disclosed and may include a cane having a front light for illuminating obstacles being encountered in front of the user and a back light for simultaneously illuminating the area proximate the feet of the user so that the user may see and thus help avoid upcoming obstacles in front, as well as observe the area at his or her feet while walking. The cane may be used in its generally vertical manner during use to assist properly the stability of the user, and is adjustable in its length to accommodate a variety of users.

Abstract: An umbrella apparatus includes a pole portion, a canopy portion hingedly coupled to the pole portion, the canopy portion having a plurality of support ribs and a plurality of support struts, and at least one lamp module mounted to the canopy portion, each lamp module having a plurality of light emitting diodes, each light emitting diode being aimed in a selected fixed direction, at least one of the light emitting diodes being aimed in a direction that is not normal to the support rib to which the lamp module is mounted.

Abstract: A non-threatening combination baton and spray dispenser that can be readily employed was a baton or as a dispenser without requiring complex re-orientation or concentrated aiming, including an expandable baton having a mounted connector coupling that facilitates connection to an end of an irritant spray dispenser disposed in axial alignment with the baton. The connector coupling supports a switch mechanism readily operable by the user's thumb while grasping the connector coupling to selectively dispense spray axially from the dispenser with the baton in either its retracted or expanded positions.

Abstract: In one aspect, a light device is provided having an elongate body that has a high strength construction. The high-strength light device is especially well-suited for use as a work light. The work light includes a high-strength body that has a handle and an elongate light-transmissive portion extending from the handle. Preferably, the light-transmissive portion includes a one-piece tubular wall that is tapered and which is molded from a high-strength material. In another aspect, the light device includes anti-rolling surfaces axially between the handle and light transmission portion along the elongate body. The anti-rolling surfaces preferably have a flat configuration so that the flat surfaces keep the elongate body from rolling when placed on a support surface.

Abstract: The present invention is an umbrella light with an audio module, including a hosing, at least two fastener, at least two turned lights, an audio module and a control module. The fastener provides a better gripper structure with a torsional spring, and the audio module can be arranged with external audio source, which provides people with wonderful melody.

Abstract: Portable solar powered light sources, devices, apparatus, systems and methods of attaching and using the light source. The light sources can have a single small housing having an upper roof portion with an exposed solar cell, a photocell activator, and small housing. The housing can have two parts that pivot with one another so that a front end of the housing can be biased together by a spring, and the rear side having edges that are spaced apart. An operator can press the rear spaced apart edges together, to open the front end to slide about a support structure, such as an open umbrella fabric edge. The housing allows for the light source powered by batteries to be activated by the photocell during dark(night) conditions), with the light direction being adjustable underneath. During daylight, the solar cell receives sunlight to charge the batteries within the housing.

Abstract: A combined illuminated table and canopy includes a free-standing table, a canopy adjustably connected to the table and disposed thereabove at an elevated position, and means for illuminating a perimeter of the table such that a top surface of the table becomes illuminated. Such an illuminating means includes a plurality of light-emitting sources attached to the table, a transformer electrically coupled directly to the light-emitting sources, and releasably engaged male and female shafts have detachably abutted first and second contacts. A solar panel is electrically coupled to the first contact, and a contact mechanism is electrically connected to such first and second contacts as well as the existing external supply source in such a manner that the existing external power supply source is automatically disengaged from the light-emitting sources when the first contact is engaged from the second contact.

Abstract: A light attachment for fastening to a carrier structure including a light source (4), a battery (5) and a light source controlling switch (23) comprising a casing (1) with a front side and a rear side and including a head portion (16) with a first opening (17) for the light source (4) in the front side and an elongated body portion with a second opening for a switch actuating arm in the front side and further comprising a removable elastic sleeve (6) for surrounding at least partially the elongated body and the carrier structure to urge and fasten the rear side of the casing (1) to the carrier structure.

Abstract: A martial arts demonstration bong is formed of highly polished transparent plastic and provided with end mounted illumination means directed inwardly in line with the bong shaft. The bong is provided with rank indicating colored ring indicators at the ends of a handgrip section in an unstressed section and may be provided with a surface air current whistling device.

Abstract: This invention is a light baton for use in aquatic games, comprising a translucent baton body, end inserts at both ends of the baton body, an end insert connected to an inserted light-emitting module, holes in the translucent baton body, and arcuate convex protuberances on the outer surface of the translucent baton body; the holes in the translucent baton body allow water to flow in and surround the light-emitting module, with the change in air and water density causing the baton to sink in water, while the liquid has a refractive effect on the colorful lights from the light-emitting module; the colorful beams of light pass through and are refracted by the ripples in the liquid within the baton body to produce illumination, making the baton ideal for having fun in water.

Abstract: An umbrella has a first support member, a plurality of ribs supported by the first support member, and a canopy supported by the plurality of ribs. At least one of the plurality of ribs has, in cross section, a bottom wall, first and second upstanding side walls extending upward from the bottom wall, and a web extending between the first and second side walls at a location intermediate the bottom wall and the upper side wall ends. The web and upper portions of the first and second side walls form a channel. A first hole extends through the web, and a second hole extends through the bottom wall generally in coaxial alignment with the first hole. In a disclosed embodiment, a light bulb is disposed within either or both of the first and second holes, and an insulated electrical conductor runs along the length of the rib within the channel to connect the light bulb to a source of electrical power.

Abstract: A lighting apparatus for attachment to an umbrella pole comprising, at least one arm having a first arm section, a second arm section, and a first hinged connection between a first end of said first arm section and a first end of said second arm section, an attachment means having a second hinged connection to a second end of said first arm section and securable to said umbrella pole, a connection means having a third hinged connection to a second end of said second arm section and slideably connected around the umbrella pole, and a lighting means on said at least one arm configured and disposed for illumination underneath said lighting apparatus wherein said hinge means, attachment means and connection means are configured and located to permit the at least one arm to move from an extended position away from the umbrella pole to a closed position substantially parallel to the umbrella pole.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to an apparatus for providing law enforcement and private citizens with a single device that integrates law enforcement tools and mechanisms for the application of force. An exemplary device features a metal detector, a light emitting source optionally having a strobe feature, an electric stun system, and a debilitating spray dispensing system. Some embodiments of the present invention include an electric stun system comprising a plurality of probes mounted to the distal terminus of the shaft and configured to protrude from the shaft, a plurality of plates configured longitudinally along the outer surface of the shaft, and a stun system switch disposed on the shaft. Some embodiments of the present invention include the debilitating spray dispensing system comprising at least one nozzle and a dispensing switch disposed on the handle. Some embodiments of the present invention include a handle comprising an ergonomic grip and a guard.

Abstract: An umbrella or parasol having a plurality of LEDs (Light-Emitting Diodes) or other lightweight, energy conservative, light sources mounted proximate the distal ends of stretcher struts spreading and tensioning a ribbed umbrella canopy is described for both brightly illuminating the carrier and lighting an area surrounding the carrier on dark, rainy nights.

Abstract: The present invention is an umbrella light with an audio module, including a hosing, at least two fastener, at least two turned lights, an audio module and a control module. The fastener provides a better gripper structure with a torsional spring, and the audio module can be arranged with external audio source, which provides people with wonderful melody.

Abstract: An outdoor umbrella includes a foldable umbrella awning, an umbrella frame, a lighting system mounted on the umbrella frame, and a solar power supply arrangement which converts solar energy into electrical energy and provides the converted electrical energy to the lighting system for lighting up the lighting system. The solar power supply arrangement includes a solar collecting device supported by the main supporting stem, wherein the solar collecting device has a collecting surface arranged to expose to sunlight for extensively collecting solar energy.

Abstract: A rib for a covering with a light source, bulb holder, and globe is disclosed. In one embodiment, the rib comprises a bulb holder configured to secure a light source and includes structure in order to be installed into the rib and allow for a globe device to be attached to the bulb holder in order to protect the light source and for decorative purposes.

Abstract: A flagpole lamp of a vehicle head consists of a pole, a connecting member, a circuit board, a positioning base, a waterproof washer and a pole head. The connecting member is fixed on the pole, accommodating the circuit board, the positioning base and the waterproof washer. The circuit board has at least one luminous body inserted through a through hole bored on the positioning base. The pole head is mounted on the connecting member, formed as a light-transmitting object to emit a colored light to enable the driver to clearly see the corners and the position of a vehicle head while turning on headlights, and to flashily emit another colored light to apparently tell drivers of other cars running beside and behind the intension of the driver while turning on directional lights, so as to enhance traffic security.

Abstract: A light provider for an umbrella and stand assembly, comprising a body releasably attachable to the assembly, a source or sources of electric light carried by the body, to direct light away from the body, and incident light responsive means on the body to provide electrical energization for the light source, the means configured to receive incident light from a direction or directions spaced away from light directed from the source or sources.

Abstract: A safety warning light emitter (6) according to the present invention includes a button cover (12) tightly attached to a housing (8) at the bottom of an upper opening of the housing (8), a printed circuit board (20) located on the upper surface of a fixing member (30), the printed circuit board (20) having a light emission diode blink control chip mounted thereon, a push button (16) located on the printed circuit board (20), and a plurality of surface mounted device light emission diodes (26) connected to the printed circuit board (20). The fixing member (30) is fitted into the housing (8), while the surface mounted device light emission diodes (26) are positioned at the outside of the fixing member (30), and then the fixing member (30) is integrally fixed to the housing (8) by welding. A base (10), which has batteries (38) received therein, is coupled to the housing (8).

Abstract: There is disclosed a combination of a sunshade and a terrace heater with light 1. The combination includes a sunshade/canopy 2 mounted on support rods 4 that may be pivoted between a collapsed and a suspended state. Moreover, the combination includes a light element and a heater element with a lattice cage 9 and a reflector plate 10 disposed above it. The canopy 2 is formed of an annular body with a central aperture where the reflector plate 10 has a size of circumference largely corresponding to the central opening in the canopy. The reflector plate 10 extends over a distance from the lattice cage 9 corresponding to the height of the lattice cage 9. Hereby is formed an interspace 13 for ejecting radiant heat with the canopy in collapsed condition when the support rods 4 are connected with the inner side of the reflector plate 10 via a hinge 5 in a position immediately close to the lattice cage 9.

Abstract: A walking stabilizer equipped to combat the effects of akinesia paradoxica by employing a novel method and device to regulate and actuate a projection instrument which generates a pattern perpendicular to the user's direction of travel. The regulating and actuating device comprises a two pole series switch circuit configuration in tandem with the walking stabilizer's novel dual action braking mechanism. The projection device is only operable when the user concurrently selects its use and when the walker stabilizer is free for movement or in contact with the patient.

Abstract: A functional umbrella hub for an outdoor umbrella having a plurality of awning arms and a connector head electrically extended from a power source, wherein the functional umbrella hub includes a functional appliance, a hub body, and a functional hub. The hub body has a plurality of hinges for respectively coupling with the awning arms in a radially extending manner and an interior cavity for the connector head disposing therein. The functional hub has a speaker compartment and an audio outlet, wherein the functional appliance is built-in with the functional hub that the speaker is securely supported within the speaker compartment at the audio outlet such that the functional umbrella hub is adapted for not only operatively incorporating with the outdoor umbrella via the hub body but also providing the additional function for the outdoor umbrella via the functional hub to enhance a practical use thereof.

Abstract: The present invention relates generally to umbrellas and, more particularly, to an umbrella having a reflective shaft comprising batteries for powering a plurality of illuminating tubes surrounding the shaft. The instant abstract is neither intended to define the invention disclosed in this specification nor intended to limit the scope of the invention in any way.

Abstract: A lighted tent apparatus and system. The embodiments described herein typically include an inherent light source, advantageously incorporated into the textile elements of the structure, such as in the seams. In a typical embodiment, light emitting diodes having low power consumption are implemented.

Abstract: A handle device is adapted to be mounted to one end of a shaft and is adapted to accommodate a power supply unit therein. The handle device includes a handle unit adapted for accommodating the power supply unit, a coupling unit, and a lighting unit. The coupling unit is connected to one end of the handle unit, and includes a shaft clamping member adapted for clamping removably the end of the shaft so as to position the shaft on the handle unit. The lighting unit includes a lamp disposed at an opposite end of the handle unit and adapted to be connected electrically to the power supply unit accommodated in the handle unit, and a direction-adjustable connector interconnecting the lamp and the opposite end of the handle unit such that an illuminating direction of the lamp is adjustable relative to the handle unit.

Abstract: Radiant-energy-powered lighting devices, and particularly those which are adapted and arranged to gather solar energy, are provided. Devices of the invention are particularly suitable for use on one side of a membrane, such as fabric membrane, to provide electrical power or visible light on the same, or on an opposing side, of that same membrane, or at a distance from where the radiant energy is gathered. Devices and methods of the present invention are particularly useful with apparatus made of thin materials such as fabric or fabric-like membranes, such as umbrellas, tents, awnings, and tent-like structures such as temporary shelters and inflatable structures formed of membranes. Embodiments of the present invention are also adaptable for use with other thin materials, such as metallic, glass or wooden sheets or panels, and are thus adaptable for use with vehicles and habitable structures.

Abstract: An outdoor umbrella includes an awning, an umbrella frame, an illumination system, a power supplying system, a solar energy supplying system, and a powering control circuit. The power supplying system includes a rechargeable battery supported by the umbrella frame and is electrically connected with the illumination system for supplying electrical power to the illumination system. The solar energy supplying system includes a solar energy collection unit for collecting solar energy, and a solar battery unit. The powering control circuit electrically connects the solar battery unit with the rechargeable battery to coordinate a power supply to the illumination system, wherein the powering control circuit selectively switches the power supply of the illumination system between the power supplying system and the solar energy supplying system for ensuring the illumination system obtaining sufficient power to provide optimal level of illumination.

Abstract: A tip for a mobility device which is capable of providing light and/or sound to aid in the safety of the user of the mobility device.

Abstract: An outdoor umbrella includes an awning, a main frame, an illumination system, and an illumination wiring arrangement. The illumination wiring arrangement includes a first wiring unit including a connector plug provided at a first connector end of a first post of the main frame to electrically connect to the illumination system. The second wiring unit includes a power socket which is electrically extended from a power source and is extended through a second post of the main frame at the second connector end thereof to electrically connect to the connector plug, wherein when the first post is coupled with the second post, the power socket is free to move within the second post to keep intact an electrical connection between the power socket and the connector plug even when vibration occurs at the main frame.

Abstract: A solar power lighting device for use on an umbrella, the lighting device including lights attached to the ribs of the umbrella powered by a solar power system attached to a rib of the umbrella and positioned above the umbrella canopy.

Abstract: The present invention is a lighting system for a patio umbrella of the type having a central post supporting a plurality of radiating arms. The system includes a plurality of LED arrays, each array having a plurality of LEDs mounted on a housing having opposite first and second sides. The LEDs of the array are mounted on the first side of the housing and are oriented to project light in one direction. The housing has at least one mounting strap for mounting the housing to one of the radiating arms such that the second side of the housing abuts against the radiating arm and the LEDs are oriented downwardly. Each array has an elongated electrical cable for supplying the LED array with electric power. The system further includes a control module having a battery pack coupled to an LED control circuit. The LED control circuit is configured to drive the LED arrays, the control module having at least one mounting strap dimensioned and configured to mount the control module to the central post.

Abstract: A light assembly includes a circular base light emitting diodes mounted on the circuit board and electrically connected to a controlling chip, a circular rim mounted on a peripheral edge of the circular base, a transparent cover provided to securely engage with the circular rim to enclose the light emitting diodes and a clamping mechanism securely mounted on two opposed sides of the U shaped passage and having two rubber cushions oppositely movable relative to each other so that when an umbrella shank is extended into the U shaped passage and located between the two rubber cushions, the umbrella shank is securely sandwiched and the light emitting diodes are able to provide illumination.

Abstract: A lighted item according to exemplary embodiments may generally include a light-conducting/light-transmission portion, which, in turn, may include and/or integrally define one or more indicia. The lighted item may also include a light-transmissive portion. The lighted item may also include at least one light source positioned to emit light into the light-conducting/light-transmission portion, which, in turn, may then conduct or transmit light to the one or more indicia for highlighting the one or more indicia. Light may also be conducted or transmitted through the light-conducting/light-transmission portion to the light-transmissive portion for highlighting an element (e.g., edible, drinkable, confection, non-consumable, etc.).

Abstract: An illuminable, interchangeable water-resistant tip for a walking cane includes a housing that is adapted to be attached to a lower end of a walking cane. The housing includes a shroud at an upper end that is superimposed on a plurality of peripherally positioned LED's. By placing the housing on the ground and rotating the cane, a user can activate the LED's with an internal switch means to assist a user with ambulating in darkness.

Abstract: A traffic stick, which houses a battery, a circuit board, a set of LEDs, a siren, and two switches such that the switches are operable to drive the LEDs to emit light and the siren to make a loud piercing sound.

Abstract: An integrated lighting system for a helmet comprising a transparent encasing wherein the lighting system is positioned, a plurality of lights positioned across dome of the helmet, two pin lights located on either side of the helmet that focus in the forward direction and a rechargeable battery pack. The lighting system can be controlled by operational buttons that control the functionality of the lighting system or a wireless remote. In an alternative embodiment, the lighting system can be integrated into a full shell helmet which fits over existing helmets. This will allow the lighting system to be used with existing law enforcement helmets, coast guard helmets, and military helmets.

Abstract: A tent includes a plurality of posts and an illuminating device mounted to one of the posts. The post to which the illuminating device is mounted includes an outer circumference and a circular cross section perpendicular to a longitudinal direction of the post. The illuminating device includes a light seat mounted to the post. The light seat includes a compartment for receiving a battery. The light seat further includes a mounting wall having an arcuate outer face in contact with a portion of the outer circumference of the post. A light is mounted to the light seat and includes at least one lighting element. The light seat is fastened to the post.

Abstract: An outdoor umbrella includes a supporting frame, an awning frame and a ventilation arrangement. The awning frame includes a functional umbrella hub suspendedly supported by the supporting frame, a plurality of awning frames radially and outwardly extended from the functional umbrella hub, and an awning supported by the awning arms to define a shading area under the awning. The ventilation arrangement includes a ventilation power unit, a driving rotor, and a plurality of fan blades. The fan blades are spacedly mounted to the driving rotor such that when the driving rotor is driven to rotate, the fan blades are swinging for creating an airflow under the awning arms within the shading area, so as to provide a ventilating effect as an additional function for the outdoor umbrella.

Abstract: A functional umbrella hub for an outdoor umbrella having a plurality of awning arms and a connector head electrically extended from a power source, wherein the functional umbrella hub includes a functional appliance, a hub body, and a functional hub. The hub body has a plurality of hinges for respectively coupling with the awning arms in a radially extending manner and an interior cavity for the connector head disposing therein. The functional hub has a speaker compartment and an audio outlet, wherein the functional appliance is built-in with the functional hub that the speaker is securely supported within the speaker compartment at the audio outlet such that the functional umbrella hub is adapted for not only operatively incorporating with the outdoor umbrella via the hub body but also providing the additional function for the outdoor umbrella via the functional hub to enhance a practical use thereof.

Abstract: A sunshade includes a post having a rib-mounting member mounted thereon. A plurality of ribs, each having a rib end, are pivotally connected to the rib-mounting member. A runner is slidably mounted on the post. A plurality of stretchers each have a stretcher end pivotally connected to an intermediate portion of an associated rib and a runner end pivotally connected to the runner. An illuminating device is mounted in the runner or the rib-mounting member. Damage to the illuminating device is avoided, as the light modules and the wires of the illuminating device are hidden in the runner or the rib-mounting member.

Abstract: A lighted item generally includes a light-conducting or light-transmission portion integrally defining one or more indicia and a light-transmissive portion. The lighted item also includes at least one light source positioned to emit light into the light-conducting portion, which, in turn conducts or transmits light to the indicia for highlighting the indicia. Light is also conducted or transmitted through the light-conducting portion to the light-transmissive portion for highlighting an element, such as an edible or confection, that is in engaged to the light-conducting portion.