Abstract: A policeman's billy includes a tube having rotatably connected front and rear sections. The head of a twist-on flashlight is resiliently mounted in the upper section and its body extends into the lower section and is connected mechanically thereto so that relative twisting movement of the two sections changes the flashlight beam from a spot to flood and also turns the light off and on.

Abstract: An apparatus setting forth a walking cane provided with requisite safety features defined by an elongate cane shaft formed with a lowermost friction tip at its lower terminal end and a handle at its upper terminal end, with safety wheels mounted adjacent a lower terminal end, with lower surfaces of the safety wheels aligned with the lower tip. A light reflector is provided on the shaft and positioned medially between the spaced wheels and oriented forwardly thereof, and further including a water supply reservoir removably mounted relative to the shaft, a mirror, and a horn member, as well as an audible play-back device to alert others as to the positioning of the shaft in use.

Abstract: An illuminated ski pole has a light dispersing shaft and/or a light dispersing fiber optic element affixed to its shaft. The light dispersing shaft and the light dispersing fiber optic element have external surfaces which are modified by, for example, roughening, micro-faceting, micro-ridging or micro-grooving so as to enhance the dispersion of light from the shaft and/or the fiber optic element, whereby substantially the entire ski pole can be illuminated.

Abstract: A lighting arrangement is provided that is generally useful for a variety of outdoor lighting applications and in particular on patio umbrellas. The lighting has a radial arrangement of the lights that extend from a central connector box. The central connector box allows a multiplicity of light strings to emanate from a single power source. A diffuse and attractive light display is provided by the large number of small lights. A rain resistant cover over the central connector box protects against electrical shock. As an added safety feature the lighting arrangement will usually include a ground fault circuit interrupt device "GFCI" on a central power supply cord to prevent electrical shock. The ground fault interrupt is particularly advantageous when the lighting arrangement is located on conductive materials.

Abstract: A truncheon for body protection in the form of a hollow, telescopic stick made of transparent or red color PC material with electric discharging elements peripherally attached thereto and respectively connected to a battery and a transformer which are received inside a finger guard made on the hand-hold of the stick. A gas tank is fastened inside a rigid cap at the back of the hollow stick and controlled by a switch to eject gas through a gas nozzle at the front end of the stick. A lamp holder bent at 90 degrees is attached to the hand-hold of the stick for holding a flash lamp which is connected to the battery and controlled by a switch to produce high intensity of flashing light. A clear, shrill sound is made while gas is ejected from the gas tank through the gas nozzle via a whistle valve.

Abstract: An illuminated wand incorporates a power source and a circuit board with an on-off switch and a plurality of electric light sources spaced along the length of opposite faces of the board within a rigid waterproof translucent cylindrical tube. The inside diameter of the tube is selected to removably encase the power source and the width of the board is substantially equal to the inside diameter of the tube so as to snugly encase the board. A pair of end caps are slidably mounted in substantially watertight condition on each end of the tube. A compressible spring between the power source and one of the caps maintains electrical contact between the components. A sequencer mounted on the board controls intermittent sequential operation of the light sources. The tube and the end caps may be tinted. Each of the caps has a clip connector usable to secure the wand to the object to be illuminated.

Abstract: A flashlight defined by an elongate, cylindrical body threadably receiving a series of fasteners directed through semi-cylindrical shells. The semi-cylindrical shells are of a resilient construction to absorb shock directed through the flashlight during use of the flashlight as a defensive or offensive weapon. A modification of the instant invention includes the shell structure formed with through-extending, coaxially parallel bores receiving cylindrical rods to provide varied weighting of the shell structure.

Abstract: An illuminated boat hook structure for performance of boat docking and launching operations, particularly at night or other times of low visibility, is disclosed. The structure of this invention comprises a tubular telescoping shaft member supporting therewithin a power source, parabolic reflector and bulb, and associated wiring connected to a manual switch mounted on the shaft member. A significant feature of the invention is the provision at the forward end of the tubular shaft member of a shaped essentially transparent plastic hook member which projects an unidirectional diffused beam of light toward objects which are to be sighted during zero or low visibility boat docking and launching operations. The particular shape of the hook member facilitates performance of these operations.

Abstract: A collapsible light shade for a portable light such as a flashlight having a handle with a collapsible umbrella shade mounted at one end thereof. A collapsible leg assembly is mounted at the other end of the handle for supporting the shade in an upright free-standing position and a strap is secured to the medial portion for releasably securing a portable light to the handle with the light emitting end directed generally upwardly toward the umbrella shade.

Abstract: A reflective stick comprises a rigid support cylinder having first and second ends, and defining a stick longitudinal axis. A sheet of foil having a reflective outer surface is wrapped around and secured to the support cylinder. Spacers project radially from the cylinder beyond the radial extent of the foil surface. A transparent, tubular sheath coaxially surrounds the support cylinder and has first and second ends extending at least the length of the cylinder, the sheath being maintained in spaced relation from the foil by the spacers. A generally tubular handle is secured in friction-fit, telescopic relation over the first end of the sheath, and a cap is provided for similarly covering the second end of the sheath.

Abstract: A lighted wand includes a handle housing and contains an elongated transparent enclosure. Within the transparent enclosure are light reflecting objects. Light beams are transmitted through the transparent enclosure and deflect off the reflecting objects.

Abstract: A juvenile's fantasy-wand so devised as to convey the visual illusion of a sparkedly burning Jul-4th device or fairy-tale magic-wand appearance, by virtue of employing myraid flexible fiberoptic-strands stemming outward from the upper-end of a rigid baton like holding member; whereby two seperate illuminating options are set forth; 1. a minimal weight version employing a substantially conventional expendable chemiluminescent light-cartridge unit set co-axially into the wand body so as to propagate its light outward via an annular light-receptor serving to pipe the light up and outward through the fountain like cluster of billowing fiber-optic strands; 2.

Abstract: A self contained, hand held light in the form of a baton having a handle of cylindrical contruction that forms a battery compartment therewith. A bottom cap is removably received for closing the lower end of the handle and for actuating a switch means that is connected to be actuated by the cap. A bulb is supported at the upper end of the handle, and circuitry for the bulb supplies current flow from a storage battery by a conductor strip that is bent at the opposed marginal ends into a switch and a bulb holder. A hollow light transmitting cylinder is attached to the upper end of the handle, and a solid nose piece is attached to the upper end of the cylinder. This provides a water-proof device that is useful of signaling, controlling crowds, and illuminating dark areas.

Abstract: An umbrella handle with a pivotable torch, in which two dry batteries are received on both sides of the umbrella shift. The wiring of the handle is such that when the torch is turned over a specific angle, it is switched on. This structure optimally utilize the available space and minimize the size of the handle.

Abstract: This umbrella is designed to provide added safety to a user by making the user more visible in darkness to a motorist. Primarly, it consists of a strip on its canopy that is both reflective and will glow when light is provided by either an on board light system or externally from passing car headlights etcetera. The on board lighting system includes a handle for a pole, a battery, a bulb, and a reflector, and a switch for closing a circuit to cause light to be emitted from at least one end of the handle.

Abstract: Visibility of a conventional umbrella is enhanced by including an illuminating device on the external side of the umbrella canopy and by incorporating a flashlight into the handle portion of the umbrella shaft. The flashlight is concealably pivotably mounted in a cavity in the lower end of the umbrella shaft. This allows the flashlight to be housed in the cavity when not needed, and pivoted out of the cavity so as to illuminate the user's path when needed. The illuminating device is controlled by a switch and a switching circuit in the handle region of the umbrella shaft. The illuminating device may be turned ON or OFF, or caused to blink ON and OFF automatically by means of the switch and switching circuit.

Abstract: An improved hand carried stick is provided for law enforcement personnel serving them as a billy, night stick, or baton, in the conventional way, with the additional self contained operational provisions when selectively activated via finger tipped switches, of: daylight or nighttime random threatening sparking along the projecting length portion thereof, a concentrated continuous ring like threatening sparking around the projecting end thereof, and/or the emitting of a temporary blinding laser beam of light from the projecting end thereof. The blinding of a person lasts only during the operation of this laser light of the improved hand carried stick, when a person or persons must be threatened to be subdued or be subdued by a person charged with law enforcement. The self contained electrical energy of this baton is supplied by one of two 9 volt direct current batteries.

Abstract: A night light and more specifically an attachment for walking assistance devices such as a walking cane, crutches, walkers and the like. The night light is secured to the walking assistance device by the use of clamp devices or other attachment means and is provided with a battery operated light positioned to illuminate the surfaces and terrain being traversed by the person using the walking assistance device with the night light attached thereto. The night light includes a long throw toggle switch located in association with a handgrip, handle or the like on the walking assistance device to enable easy access to the toggle switch by the person using the walking assistance device.

Abstract: A self defense baton comprises a handle portion which includes a central portion and a housing member connected to one end of the central portion. A flashlight portion is connected to the other end of the central portion. At least one telescoping member is slidably disposed within the housing member. The telescoping member is spring loaded and retained within the housing member by a releasable latch. A ring is rotatably attached to the handle portion. To use, the handle portion is grasped with a finger of the grasping hand being inserted through the ring. The releasable latch is activated by the thumb of the grasping hand. A spring, disposed within the housing member, causes the telescoping member to slide out of the housing member thereby expanding the baton. The rotatably attached ring enables rapid manipulation of the baton without risking accidental loss of the baton during these manipulations. The ring may also double as a key ring without loss of maneuverability of the baton.

Abstract: A baton for a runner is provided that can be held in the hand or worn on a belt. The baton consists of a lightweight segmented cylinder having interchangable compartments for holding various items needed by the runner.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a flash light with alarm and rescuer having a transparent hood at the front end. The transparent hood is incorporated with a lens, a reflective board, a color reflector and a control block in it and a plurality of electrodes and conductors along its circumference. The transparent hood is fixed to a regulator and then a fixing block. Extension and extraction of the electrodes are controlled by the regulator. The electrodes can give electric shock by pushing their corresponding button 44. Volume of alarm is controlled by a volume regulator below the fixing block by adjusting opening a hole of resonance, and lighting or blinking of the light is controlled by means of a button.

Abstract: An aiming system for billiards and like games wherein a cue is provided with a switch-actuateable generator for causing a narrow collimated beam of light to emerge from the playing tip along the longitudinal axis of the cue. In the preferred embodiment, a laser generator is positioned within the handle portion of the cue and the light therefrom moves through a longitudinal bore along the length of the cue to emerge from an apertured standard playing tip. A billiard table is also disclosed containing a set of reflector elements mounted vertically within the overhang of the edge cushions of the table.

Abstract: A toy light sword including a hollow blade with a fluorescent coating on the inside, or it may be translucent and tend to glow when illuminated. A stroboscopic lamp unit is discharged by a switch to provide a burst of high intensity light and a glow on the sword blade. An inertial switch is provided in the blade in one optional embodiment whereby the high-intensity light is discharged when the sword is moved against an object to indicate that contact has been made. Also, a sound generator can be provided to emit a sound when the burst of light occurs. An exemplary circuit for use with the light sword is also part of the invention.

Abstract: A multi-function lighted walking cane which may be used in the dark as a cane for lighting the user's walkway and may also be used as a beacon to show the user's position to others. The light-emitting portion of this invention is housed adjacent and within a translucent or transparent lens positioned near the lower end of the cane. It may optionally have a raised lens shape which enhances the light-dispersing characteristics of the cane. The lens is positioned so that light is cast forward of the user along the ground. A plurality of small apertures may also be provided in the hollow cane adjacent the light source around the remaining surface juxtaposed to the lens to provide the beacon light function. This lower portion of the cane, housing the light source near its lower end, contains the battery and the power supply. The length of the cane may is made adjustable. The cane has a connector for attaching a battery charger to recharge batteries in the cane.

Abstract: This invention relates to a baton comprising a transparent tube and an active or passive light-emitting tube of a smaller diameter disposed substantially coaxially within the transparent tube, which combination is sealed at two extremities thereof. The annular cylindrical space between the transparent tube and the light-emitting tube is filled with a liquid including numerous suspended particles with light-reflecting surfaces. The optically decorated baton may be used as a toy, twirling baton, night time safety light for joggers and bicycle riders, guide marker for traffic cops directing traffic, for ground crews guiding taxiing airplanes, and as highway emergency markers.

Abstract: An attachment for a walking cane to serve as audible alarm producing means and as a light projection lamp. The attachment has a hollow casing for mounting onto a cane so that a vertical portion of the cane protrudes from the front section of the casing and the horizontal portion of the cane protrudes from the rear section of the casing. Inside the casing, is a switch connected in circuit with an audible alarm producing device, a lamp and batteries. The switch is operable externally of the casing for selectively sounding the alarm or lighting the lamp. The casing has quickly separable and reengageable sections providing access to the interior or the casing for servicing the batteries. The sound actuating circuit may be arranged to modify the sound produced by the alarm device to increase its attention getting effect.

Abstract: A combination walking cane, path light and uprisal assistance device is provided by the invention. The shaft of the walking cane is adjustable in length to suit the user. The handle of the device is provided with a switch to operate an illumination device mounted near the base of the cane shaft. The upper extremity near the rebent portion of the cane is provided with a flange or collar allowing the user a better grip and improved leverage in rising from a seated position to a standing position.

Abstract: An electroluminescence visual device which works on the principle that when liquid mercury rollably moves along the smooth surface of glass is an partially evacuated atmosphere the mercury will emit flashes of light. This effect is intensified by the replacement of air with gaseous helium to increase the production of photons. The embodiments resulting take the form of flashing pendant earrings, flashing drumsticks, illuminated spheres and hemispheres and decorative blisters. The faster the relative motion of the mercury the more intense the light emitted. This light may be used for decorative purposes of for emergency illumination.

Abstract: The present invention is an illuminatable pet leash device. It includes an elongated tube which is non-opaque and which is of sufficient length, strength and flexibility to be used as a pet leash, and a handle and a pet collar attachment mechanism, one each being connected to opposite ends of the tube. In addition, a set of battery operated illumination circuitry of the flashlight type is included, which is located within the handle. There is an on-off switch connected to the set of circuitry, and a light bulb connected to the set of circuitry and connectively positioned with respect to the handle so as to be capable of shining away from the handle and into the tube. Lastly, the device includes at least one bundle of optical fibers contained within the tube, positioned in the light path of the bulb so as to be capable of fiber optic illumination within the tube.

Abstract: There is disclosed a combination of a side-handle baton and a flashlight in which the light bulb and reflector are located in the short end of the baton, remote from the battery which can be a rechargeable dry cell battery pack is located intermediate the length of the elongated club portion of the baton, centrally positioned to preserve the balance of the baton. The flashlight switch is located in the end of the side-handle which, preferably, has an enlarged bulbous end for gripping purposes. In preferred embodiments the side-handle includes a central, rotatable sleeve with an interchangeable extension block to permit adjustment of the side-handle to varied hand widths.

Abstract: The umbrella lamp assembly is adapted for mounting to an umbrella stem and includes a hollow body comprising first and second light transmitting shells. The shells are coupled together by an assembly which permits opening of the shells for placing the hollow body around an umbrella stem and which urges the shells toward each other. The shells have recesses at the top and bottom thereof for receiving and accommodating the umbrella stem in a frictional manner. A lamp is mounted in the hollow body and a mounting for receiving a battery is provided in the hollow body. A switch is mounted to one shell and is electrically coupled to the lamp and to a battery mounted in the hollow body.

Abstract: A portable electronic safety flare including an elongate hollow tube, at least a portion of which is transparent; electronic strobe light circuit means in the tube; a strobe light mounted in the transparent portion of the tube and driven by the strobe light circuit means; a power supply disposed in the tube and interconnected with the strobe light circuit means; a push switch interconnected with the strobe light circuit means for actuating the strobe light; mounting means for supporting the push switch at a first end of the tube; first cap means for closing the first end of the tube; the first cap means having a flexible portion for permitting pressure to be applied through it to actuate the push switch; and second cap means for closing the second end of the tube.

Abstract: A safety-enhancing walking stick incorporating a light source which produces periodic flashes of high intensity light and is powered by self-contained batteries, the generation of the light flashes being controlled in accordance with the ambient illumination level.

Abstract: A drumstick comprises a tip, a shank and a cap. The tip includes a light emitting diode and electrical leads connect the diode to a power source housed in a cavity formed between the shank and the cap. Threading the cap onto the shank effects a completed circuit including the power source and the diode. The motion of the lit stick tip enhances the rhythmic feelings contributed by the drummer to a musical group.

Abstract: A luminous toy, including a light source and an elongated hollow member formed of translucent material extending therefrom for receiving light longitudinally through the member, and an elongated sinuous strip of light-reflecting material mounted interiorly of the member in position for receiving and reflecting light from the source.

Abstract: A portable lighting fixture for use with a patio umbrella and the like in which the umbrella is supported by a center pole having struts extending outwardly therefrom to the underside of the umbrella when the umbrella is in a raised position. A base has a slot therein extending inwardly from an edge of the base toward the center thereof for receiving the pole to removably install the base below the underside of the umbrella about the pole. The base is supported by the struts when installed. At least one electric light source is mounted on the base. Power is supplied from a source of electrical energy to the light source thereby to illuminate the area beneath the umbrella.

Abstract: An improved light emitter assembly for use in biomechanical electro-optical systems is disclosed. The device comprises a curved rigid or semi-rigid body to which at least three spaced light emitting diodes are affixed. The body is preferably cylindrical or hemispherical.

Abstract: A ski pole has a tubular body member having an upper end portion of enlarged diameter to provide handle means and a removable cap at its upper end. A cylindrical chemiluminescent member having an enlarged head portion is disposed in said body member with its head portion seating against an internal ledge at the lower end of the handle means. An opening in the wall of said tubular body member emits light from the chemiluminescent member. In a further embodiment a dry cell battery is disposed in the upper end of the body member and includes a pair of probes connected to the battery terminals and adapted to be projected downwardly through the upper end of the chemiluminescent member to re-energize the same.

Abstract: A drum stick, baton, or the like, constructed of a suitable transparent material and having an internal chamber for receiving a suitable chemiluminescent material therein whereby the drum stick, baton, or the like, may be selectively illuminated for display purposes.

Abstract: A walking cane for the blind, visible during the day or night, having an elongated tubular main shaft of light conducting material with a ground engaging tip secured to one end and a tubular handle to the other end. A cover of translucent white light transmitting material envelops most of the outer surface of the shaft and outer surface of the handle, but a portion of the shaft above the ground engaging tip is exposed to provide a window for the emission of light. This window may be dyed with a red translucent material. A solid rod of light conducting material resides within the tubular shaft and has a roughened outer surface portion which diffuses light directed axially along the shaft toward the exposed portion of the shaft. A spirally wrapped layer of pliable light transmitting plastic film envelops the rest of the outer surface of the rod and diffuses the light toward the white cover.

Abstract: A ski pole has a tubular body member with an arcuate or circular transparent or translucent insert in the wall thereof comprising a window element and a light source within the body member illuminates this window member and also projects light along the interior of the body member to an inclined mirror element at a lower portion of the ski pole. The light impinging on this mirror element is directed radially outwardly through a lens member fitted into the wall of the ski pole so that reflected light from the mirror is projected outwardly to illuminate the surrounding terrain.

Abstract: The invention relates to an illuminated walking cane in which the illumination means is adapted to be flashed on and off by the user.

Abstract: This disclosure pertains to a walking cane, for use by the blind, having a portion of the shank thereof adapted with a solar cell. The current produced by the cell recharges a battery stored within the hollow interior portions of the cane. A lamp is selectively energized by operating a control switch. The lamp provides illumination, warning others of the disabled condition of the user. A buzzer or other alerting device is selectively included in the electrical circuit which enables the user to test the successful illumination of the lamp.