Abstract: A flashlight assembly has a body with spaced end portions each attachable to one of two shoulder straps so that the body may be suspended across the chest of a user with its end portions level. The body includes a battery compartment and a switch, and each end portion has lugs pivotally mounting a lamp, each lamp including a reflector and a light source connectable to a battery in the compartment via the switch. The lamps are independently pivotal through at least a right angle about a horizontal axis such that with the body held in position across the user's chest, the lamps may be adjusted so that one provides a light beam capable of illuminating the ground near the user's feet while the other illuminates objects in front of the user, or alternatively so that both lamps may illuminate objects in front of the user.

Abstract: The universal mount assembly device is comprised of a substantially flexible material having a top surface member, a back surface member, and an inside. The universal mount is detachably secured to an object, person, or animal. The top surface member has one or more dimensional and arranged openings or slots, or other securement means, to detachably affix one or more EL electro-luminescent lights. Upon the top surface member may also be affixed one or more rigid reflectors, or retroreflective or reflective sheeting material. Additionally, flexible straps, or other means, may be used to detachable secure the universal mount assembly device to an object, person, or animal. One or more dimensional and arranged openings or slots may be provided on the universal mount assembly device to facilitate a secure attachment for the straps, or other means, to the object, person, or animal.

Abstract: A reflector belt, which includes a light reflecting frame belt having an elongated base and a light reflecting layer covered on the elongated base, a flexible cover strip covered on the light reflecting layer of the light reflecting frame belt and fastened to two opposite end pockets at the light reflecting layer, and a LED circuit retained between the flexible cover strip and the light reflecting frame belt, the LED circuit having a plurality of LEDs respectively inserted into respective through holes at the cover strip.

Abstract: Disclosed is a waist mounted illuminating device comprised of a belt having a length sufficient to fit around a person's waist. A compartment comprised of flexible material is located on the belt. The compartment has an opening. A battery operated light having an illuminable face is disposed in the compartment and directs light through the opening in the compartment. The compartment and belt may be formed of a flexible material such as neoprene. When the belt is firmly adjusted around a user's waist, the compartment and belt firmly and steadily maintain the battery operated light on the user's waist, even while the user is running or jogging. This stable mount of the light to the waist provides steady illumination of the user's path for general illumination and for exercise activities such as running or jogging.

Abstract: An umbrella assembly comprising a tubular structure having a telescoping umbrella slidably positionable down into a compartment formed within the tubular structure and sealable with a cap member. The tubular structure is attached to a plate that is provided with a harness system for attaching the plate to the back area of a wearer. The umbrella telescopes out of the tubular structure to extend over the head area of the wearer. A battery pack is provided for powering a safety light above the canopy of the umbrella.

Abstract: An illuminate warning vest with photo diode affixing structure includes a circuitry main board, a photo diode welded on the circuitry main board, and a protective case engaged on the circuitry main board, wherein the circuitry main board having a plurality of welding holes for the photo diode to weld therein and a plurality of affixing holes surrounded the welding holes for the protective case to engage therein. The protective case having a central opening for allowing the light generated from the photo diode to spread out therefrom and comprises a plurality of affixing clips protruded downwardly from an outer rim of the protective case. Flach of the affixing clips has a clip end portion in a wedge shape for engaging into the affixing holes of the circuitry main board respectively, so that the protective case is affixed in place. The illuminate warning vest is especially designed to bring instant attention from other drivers on the road even from far away.

Abstract: A flashing and sound generating tie includes a tie and a flashing and sounding unit. The tie has a front surface which has at least a mounting hole provided thereon. The flashing and sounding unit includes a printed circuit board, at least a LED connected electrically to the printed circuit board and fitly penetrated through the mounting hole of the tie to outside, a sound element connected electrically thereto, a battery electrically connected with the printed circuit board for supplying electrical power for the LED and the sound element, and a power switch button electrically connected with and mount on the printed circuit board. The flashing and sound generating tie further includes an affixing means for detachably affixing the flashing and sounding unit on a front surface of the supporting lining and a holding means for firmly holding the LED in position at the mounting hole.

Abstract: A reading lamp has a base seat, a hollow casing disposed on the base seat, a link device disposed between the base seat and the hollow casing, a lamp disposed between the base seat and the hollow casing, a button disposed on the hollow casing, a transparent plate disposed in the hollow casing, and a cover disposed on the hollow casing covering the transparent plate. The cover has a mirror reflecting a light from a bulb to a book while the cover is opened.

Abstract: The instant invention is a harness-attached light mechanism that is visible from a distance or and in inclement weather. It consists of a harness assembly that supports a flash assembly. The flash assembly is a battery powered strobe or other light affixed atop a pole by a flexible means that allows easy movement, or waving, of the light. The light mechanism attracts the attention of on-coming motorist thereby increasing his safety. The pole is supported by a harness that is fitted to the wearer.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for light transmission adapted for use in a reflective belt, safety vest, or similar devices requiring visibility of a bright and/or reflective material where a light source of one or more lighting elements is positioned to transmit light along a self-supporting elongated light transmitting member of a hot-melt adhesive thermoplastic material and a flashing circuit for the light source which includes a battery pack or any other power source convertible to D.C. voltage. The hot-melt adhesive is of a high clarity, highly flexible material which transmits light in a highly visible manner within an elongated casement of material formed of a light-colored backing material and a front strip of a translucent material adapted to transmit the light driven along the member by the light-emitting source. Any light-emitting source, either visible or invisible would be suitable for the transmitting device.

Abstract: A generally flat flashlight is concealed in an article of clothing or other accessory used by a person to illuminate an area adjacent an opening in the article of clothing or other accessory. In the case of a necktie that is to be worn around the neck of a person, the necktie is made of fabric or textile material and is formed into an elongated flattened tubular configuration with front and rear plies so that an inner area is formed between the plies. Adjacent a distal end portion of the necktie, a pocket or holding area is formed within the inner area of the necktie with an opening formed at the distal end thereof. The relatively flat, flashlight that is battery operated is adapted to be disposed within the pocket with the light emitting portion of the flashlight directed to the opening so that when the flashlight is actuated, light emitted from the flashlight will illuminate the area beyond the end of the necktie.

Abstract: A lighting arrangement for a backpack or waistpack includes an electro-luminescent strip, a power supply, and control device made up of a DC/AC converter electrically connected with the power supply, a transformer electrically connected with the DC/AC converter, a function interface electrically connected with the transformer, and a switch electrically connected between the transformer and the electro-luminescent light strip. The electro-luminescent light strip may be in the form of a multi-element light panel, permitting both single and multi-color lighting effects, as well as special effects such as random or sequential flashing, fading in and out, and so forth to be attained with a single panel. In addition, an on/off switch responsive to tilting or vibration of the backpack, or to a photosensor, can be included to provide additional special effects.

Abstract: An illuminated safety shoulder strap that includes an elongated and slender waist belt, an elongated and slender shoulder strap, a plurality of light bulbs, and a generally semi-cylindrically-shaped power supply housing. The elongated and slender waist belt replaceably encircles the waist of the user when the illuminated safety shoulder strap is donned. The elongated and slender waist belt has a buckle end, a free end, an outer surface, and a right portion with a shape and extends along the right side of the waist of the user when the illuminated safety shoulder strap is donned. The right portion of the elongated and slender waist belt has a front and a back. The plurality of light bulbs extend longitudinally along, and outwardly from, the elongated and slender shoulder strap. The generally semi-cylindrically-shaped power supply housing is attached to the outer surface of the elongated and slender waist belt, at the front of the right portion of the elongated and slender waist belt.

Abstract: A housing includes a clip for attachment of the housing to the back surface of a doll or toy figure. Within the housing, an electronic circuit is operative under battery power to provide audible sounds when an on/off button is pushed. A plurality of light-emitting diodes are operatively coupled to the sound circuit and are energized in a flashing operation when the sound circuit is energized. A cape attachable to the doll upon which the housing is attached includes a reflective surface facing the light-emitting diodes of the housing to provide reflection of the light produced thereby. When the sound circuit is energized, audible sounds are produced and the interior surface of the cape is bombarded with flashing light energy to provide an amusing visual effect. The housing is removable from the host doll and may be worn on a convenient attachment such as a bracelet or the like by the user.

Abstract: A belt-mounted flashlight holder includes a belt loop subassembly and a cradle subassembly that are pivotally connected to permit the mounted flashlight to be rotated to any of several detented rotational positions. The cradle subassembly can accommodate flashlights or batons of various diameters within a reasonable range and includes a flexible removable jaw that is forced by a cam against the barrel of the flashlight so that the elastic restoring forces in the movable jaw provide the force that retains the flashlight in the cradle. The flexibility of the movable jaw and cradle permits the flashlight to break away from the cradle in which it is held if the flashlight is jerked by an assailant or if the flashlight becomes caught on an object. The cam includes a high spot that renders it stable in both the locked and released positions. The belt loop subassembly includes provision for mounting the flashlight holder on a wall or other reasonably flat surface.

Abstract: A safety light is provided which is removably securable to a marine safety vest. Marine safety vests commonly include a back panel and two front panels, each of which have a first side and a second side and at least one slot formed therein. The panels are connected by straps which are threaded through the slots. The safety light includes a lamp which is pivotally mounted to an outer surface of a first plate. A threaded shaft extends from the inner surface of the plate to extend through a slot of a front panel of a vest. A battery pack or other energy source is provided to power the lamp. A securing member is provided to be placed against the inner surface of the front panel and includes an internally threaded boss which receives the shaft of the first plate to secure the safety light to the vest.

Abstract: A wearable vehicular signaling systems enables pedestrians, runners, joggers, bicyclists, skaters, roadway and highway repair persons, visually impaired persons, children, elderly persons, school patrol persons, traffic police officers, and others to communicate or signal an intention to commence, continue, or resume forward motion; to turn or bear to the right; to turn or bear to the left; to cross the roadway or highway; or stop, in a manner that would be seen and understood by the operators of oncoming vehicles. Drivers would not only see the person using this device, they would also know what he or she intended to do. The device can comprise of direction signaling light subassemblies which are shaped, colored, and oriented to create a meaningful signal when controllably actuated. These direction light can be supported by a vest-like garment.

Abstract: An elongated, decorative, flexible light-transmitting assembly particularly useful for adorning wearing apparel. The assembly includes a source of light having a light-transmitting area. A length of clear flexible polymer has a first end adjacent the light-transmitting area and an elongated body having an outer surface and a remote end. The length has many marks formed inwardly from the outer surface to cause the light entering the first end to be reflected in an attractive manner.

Abstract: A fastener frame with a button switch incorporated is provided which includes a socket unit (E) connected to a belt (8) with the belt (8) having sources of luminosity (81). When a plug (6) is connected to the belt socket (14), lugs (611) on the front end of plug rod (61) are engaged within setting holes (141). Simultaneously, a starting rod (62) formed at the middle of the plug (6) presses against a push button (31) mounted on a driving circuit module (3). Initiation of the push button (31) initiates the driving circuit to energize the sources of luminosity (81) as well as the luminous sources (25) formed in a top cover (2). In this manner, a warning device is provided which alerts drivers of passing vehicles that the wearer is in the vicinity.

Abstract: An illuminated pet harness comprises the use of a neck and body collar strap structure arranged for securement about an animal's neck and torso region respectively, having a connecting web extending between the neck and collar straps. If desired, alternatively only a neck collar strap may be employed by the invention as opposed to a full body harness as indicated. The straps include securement top and bottom layers secured at their side portions to define a cavity therethrough, having a fiber optic core, with the fiber optic core directed to at least one battery housing, such that at least one illumination bulb within the battery housing directs illumination onto the fiber optic core that in turn projects illumination through a plurality of lenses directed through a top layer web of each of the straps.

Abstract: A wrist mounted light source including a central housing having a generally cylindrical housing. An upper surface has an opening centrally located therein. A lower surface has an opening therein. A surrounding side wall has a first opening and a second opening therein. A battery is secured within the central housing inwardly of the opening in the lower surface thereof. An upper light is secured within the central housing inwardly of the opening in the upper surface thereof. The upper light is electrically coupled with the battery. A side light is secured within the central housing inwardly of the first opening in the surrounding side wall thereof. The side light is electrically coupled with the battery. A power switch is secured within the second opening of the surrounding side wall of the central housing. The power is electrically coupled with the battery and the top light and the side light.

Abstract: A jacket is provided which comprises (a) a fabric shell, (b) an electroluminescent film strip, (c) a battery and (d) an inverter. The shell comprises (i) a body section and (ii) a pair of sleeves. The body section includes (A) an internal pocket for carrying the battery and inverter, and (B) a retainer comprising a pair of retaining flaps which releasably retain the film strip. The releasable retention of the film by the flaps allows for the appearance of the film as an integral portion of the jacket and further allows for convenient separation of the film from the jacket for washing and drying of the jacket. The film may be easily repositioned under the flaps for retention by the shell. The jacket is useful for enhancing the visibility of the wearer to others at night, such as during night walking or running.

Abstract: A preferred form of a battery-powered, portable flashing superluminescent light-emitting diode safety warning light 10 is described having a single SLD 40 mounted at a shallow angle of between 3 and 22 degrees on a reflective printed circuit board 54. The SLD 40 has a narrow optical band width that is directed to a thin right angle lens 24 that is mounted in a curved condition between sidewalls 16 and 18. The lens 24 has a smooth outer surface 62 and a grooved inner surface 64. The inner surface 64 has parallel "V" shaped grooves formed therein that form linear prisms 76 that extend in a curved contour between the sidewalls 16 and 18. The light 10 has a battery-powered electrical circuit 50 for pulsing the SLD 40 at a frequency of between 1 and 3 Hz and with a pulse width of between 10 and 50 percent of the frequency period. The electrical circuit 50 utilizes a NPN transistor 98 that is mounted backwards for turning the SLD 40 OFF and ON during the duty cycle.

Abstract: An animal collar includes an elongate strap and electrical light emitting and reflecting devices individually attached to the strap at spaced intervals therealong. Each of the light emitting and reflecting devices includes a housing with a base and a cover formed of a translucent, light reflective material and attachable to the base to enclose an interior containing a light emitting diode, electric conductors, a battery and a switch to operate the light emitting diode between and on and off condition. Threaded attachment members removably secure each of the light emitting and reflecting devices to an upper surface of the strap.

Abstract: An electroluminescent strap (1) includes a web (2) of a flexible material having ends, the ends being securable to one another using a buckle member (4). An electroluminescent strip (14) having two broader sections (16) connected by a narrower waist section (18) is carried by the web. A watch or similar instrument (19) is secured to the strap over the narrower section.

Abstract: A lighted shoulder strap includes a hook, buckle, or slider for attaching the strap to a bag, purse, or suitcase. An EL strip is attached to the strap by, for example, stitching or glue, to allow the wearer to be more visible at nighttime, particularly by motor vehicles, without detracting from the attractiveness of the strap, and a length adjustment clip and shoulder pad are included to ensure comfort for the wearer.

Abstract: An end release type belt buckle for releasably latching a tongue plate of a safety belt system in a latched position. The belt buckle has a base, a release mechanism and an actuator supported for sliding movement on the base. The base has a stationary latch portion adapted to releasably lock the tongue plate in the latched position. The actuator includes a first surface for urging the tongue plate into the latched position, a second surface for retaining the tongue plate in the latched position, and a third surface for actuating the release mechanism to urge the tongue plate from the latched position into a released position. In addition, the end release belt buckle includes an illumination device affixed to the actuator for illuminating selected portions thereof, and an electrically conductive coupling arrangement for maintaining an electrical circuit during sliding movement of the actuator.

Abstract: A safety indicating device having a flexible indicator body and a power source unit. The indicator body has a transparent protective sheet which is disposed on the back side of a front sheet having a plurality of windows and on which projections corresponding to the windows are formed, and a flexible substrate which is disposed on the back side of the transparent protective sheet and on which LEDs are fixedly arranged in a manner corresponding to the projections. The transparent protective sheet and the flexible substrate are stacked and adhered to each other. A waterproof lining sheet is closely adhered to the back of the flexible substrate.

Abstract: A new and improved fiber optic apparel and safety gear adapted to be worn by a user and illuminated at night for the safety of the wearer comprising, fiber optic apparel and safety gear adapted to be worn by a user and illuminated at night for the safety of the wearer comprising, a garment fabricated of a fabric from fibers forming interstices between the fibers of the fabric, a fiber optic bundle having a light input end and a light output end, the bundle being formed of a plurality of light transmitting strands with such strands being separated one from another at the light output end, the ends of the strands at the light output end extending into individual interstices of the fabric and coupled thereto to form a pattern, the light output end of the bundle being located at the front portion of the garment in an array, and a control box coupled with respect to the garment, the control box having a source of illumination for the fabric optic bundle and a power source for illuminating the illumination means an

Abstract: A utility device for a fisherman includes a housing having a neck strap, a downwardly and forwardly directed light source and a magnifying glass for downwardly and forwardly directed viewing in a beam of light generated by the light source. The device also includes a clock facing upwardly toward the user, a measuring tape, a hone, a belt clip, a line cutter and a measuring tape. The housing also includes material providing for flotation. Additionally, the light source, clock, measuring tape, hone and line cutter are all of modular design allowing plug-in mounting in the housing for ease of repair/replacement.

Abstract: A portable light generating belt device includes a housing having an aperture, a fixed shaft, and a retaining unit disposed on an outer surface of the housing. A pulley includes a pulley body which is disposed rotatably on the shaft of the housing, an annular groove which is formed in an outer surface thereof, and a cavity which is formed in a side wall of the pulley body. A torsion spring is received within the cavity of the pulley body and is secured at one end portion thereof to the shaft of the housing and at the other end portion to the pulley body. A light generating belt is provided with an electroluminescent strip which can be powered to generate light, and has an inner end portion which is secured to the pulley and an outer end portion which extends through the aperture of the housing. An enlarged end of the belt is located outside of the housing and is sized so that the enlarged end cannot pass through the aperture into the housing.

Abstract: The illuminated animal collar includes a plurality of illuminating means along the surface of the collar. A switch is included, along with rechargeable power means. A plurality of solar cells are included to periodically recharge the rechargeable power means.

Abstract: An article decorated with light emitting diodes which uses stranded conductive wire. Two lengths of thin, flexible stranded conductive wire are sewn to a piece of material, and a light emitting diode has one of its conductors connected to one of the conductive wires and the other lead connected to the second wire. The wire is sewn by placing the thin, stranded conductive wire onto the bobbin of a sewing machine which then sews the conductor much in the same way it would sew a conventional thread. The result is an attractively and spectacularly decorated piece of material when the conductors are energized to light the light emitting diodes.

Abstract: A belt having a holder attached centrally to the belt, and a light housing attached to the holder. The holder contains a switch adjacent to the light housing such that the rotation of the light housing away from the holder causes the switch to close lighting the bulb. The light housing rotates around a flex strip and is guided and held in position by a ridged adjustment band which is fixed to the holder and slidably attached to the light housing. The light housing contains a light socket with a light bulb. The socket is attached to a truncated conical reflective surface which is disposed within a truncated conical shaped shell forming a light housing. The light switch is electrically connected to the switch and to batteries contained within the holder. The switching safety light is switched on and off by the positioning of the light housing relative to the holder.

Abstract: A portable fan worn in a self-oriented position on a wearer for directing a current of cooling air toward the wearer. The fan has a housing made of lightweight material, a lightweight electric motor in the housing powered by a source such as a battery so that the motor does not require physical connection to a fixed location remote from the wearer, a mechanism for moving air including a shaft connected to the motor, a hub on the shaft and a plurality of vanes projecting radially outwardly from the hub, the shaft, hub and vanes being made of a lightweight material, a shroud made of lightweight material connected to the housing and substantially enclosing said air moving mechanism, and a mechanism for supporting the fan below the wearer's face in an orientation wherein said air moving mechanism directs a current of air upwardly toward the wearer's face without being manually held.

Abstract: A belt with an adjustable light housing and holder attached centrally to the belt front. A flashlight is inserted into the holder housing. The housing is vertically adjustable so that the light illuminates a variety of optional areas in front of the belt wearer.

Abstract: In protective illuminated vests and jackets a light enhancement means improves visibility and protects the enclosed light emitting bulb or diode. The light enhancement means is comprised of a transparent casing for housing a preferably screwbase lamp. The casing includes a cavity tapped into one end thereof for housing the lampbase and lamp, and a plurality of vertically spaced, horizontally extending apertures tapped through the casing to reflect light. The lamp is preferably mounted above the tapped apertures, beams light downwardly, and reflects in each of the apertures, giving the illusion of additional lamps.

Abstract: A portable illumination device is provided by a combination of an elongated carrier, a source for electrical power mounted on the carrier, and a substantially planar light source coupled to the source for electrical power and mounted on the carrier in a coplanar manner. In a preferred embodiment of the invention, the carrier is adapted to be coupled to a belt, wherein the carrier is substantially transparent, the light is mounted on the carrier so that it is positioned between the belt and the carrier and it's light is directed through the carrier. In accordance with a further aspect of the invention, the carrier comprises a flexible strip of sheet plastic material, the light source comprises a flexible electroluminescent strip light and the source for power comprises a DC battery, DC to AC inverter, and an on/off switch.

Abstract: A flashlight having a main body with a light emitting source at a distal end thereof powered by a battery power source within the main body and a switch at an opposite proximal end encapsulated within a resilient switch jacket defining an oral grasping portion adapted to be held between a user's upper and lower front teeth such that a biting force exerted thereon serves to operate the switch between an open position and a closed position. The proximal end of the main body is sized and configured to prevent accidental, forced entry of the flashlight into the user's oral cavity during use. A neck strap attached at opposite ends to the main body allows the flashlight to be hung about the user's neck in a readily accessible orientation.

Abstract: This invention relates to a lighting accessory which may be worn by an individual that allows the user to variably direct the light emissions along an arc of approximately 180 degrees in front of and above the user. Once the light is positioned, it can be operated hands-free. The apparatus is self-contained having a housing comprised of two members hingedly connected together. When the housing is opened by rotating one member about the common hinge axis relative to the other housing member, the internal light switch is triggered to activate the light source. The switch is operably responsive to the relative positions of the housing members, disengaging the light source from the power source when the members are closed and engaging the light source to the power source when the housing unit is open.

Abstract: An illuminated seat belt buckle comprises a light source disposed within the buckle for emitting light and a member of light transmission material in the buckle forming a path for conducting light from the light source to a selected portion of the buckle. The member includes a first portion to receive light from the source, a second portion forming an angle with the first portion such the direction of the path changes, and a totally internally reflecting prism for reflecting the light from the first portion to the second portion.

Abstract: A flashlight holder comprising an adjustable elastic strap with a smaller integral sleeve having an axis substantially parallel to that of a larger loop defined by the strap. The strap encircles the arm and mounts a flashlight either tucked inside the main arm strap, or within the smaller sleeve in the case of a smaller distance flashlight.

Abstract: A portable safety device for attracting visual attention, comprises an array of flashing light sources, comprising high intensity light-emitting diodes having a light output of at least 500 mcandela. The light sources are connected in series with a solid state flashing circuit and a power supply. The power supply comprises a high energy battery and current limiting means in series therewith. The current limiting means prevents the current supplied by the battery externally of the power supply from exceeding a predetermined safe value. The solid state flashing circuit is periodically switchable between a low resistance state characterized in that the voltage across the series arrangement of high intensity light-emitting diodes exceeds a threshold voltage thereof, and a high resistance state characterized in that the voltage across the series arrangement of high intensity light-emitting diodes falls below the threshold voltage.

Abstract: In an illuminated buckle for a seat belt system, an illuminating source is furnished in the buckle and a luminous cover section transmits the light from the illuminating source so as to emit light on the top and both lateral sides of the buckle main body. The lighted lateral sides of the buckle cover facilitate locating the buckle at night and also allow ready confirmation when the belt is not in place about the body of the occupant in a vehicle.

Abstract: An illuminable pet collar including a housing for a battery power source and an elongated, flexible, pliable, transparent plastic display tube having a plurality of spaced apart miniature lights operably connected therewithin and along substantially the entire length of the display tube. The housing includes a stem or extension tube extending from each end thereof sized to be snugly inserted into each end of the display tube. Electrical connection between the battery and the outer surface of one stem communicates electrical power to the lights which are parallel-wired within the display tube.

Abstract: An optical display device capable of securing to active limbs of a body in motion whereby body movement enhances optical display thereby illumiunating the wearer for ornamental or safety purposes. The device consists of a plurality of incandescent lamps, or the like, which are coupled to four flexible strip circuit boards. Each circuit board has a translucent shield placed on, or formed over, the length of the circuit board to cover the lamps for protection from moisture, impact, and provide alternative colored illumination. Placement of the device is on each upper arm of the user with a second circuit board positioned on each portion of a person's lower arm, all electrically components are coupled together by flexible wire or conductor tape. A control circuit provides a means for energization of the lamps by use of an integrated circuit.

Abstract: An illuminable pet collar including a housing for a battery power source and an elongated, flexible, pliable, transparent plastic display tube having a plurality of spaced apart miniature lights operably connected therewithin and along substantially the entire length of the display tube. The housing includes a stem or extension tube extending from each end thereof sized to be snugly inserted into each end of the display tube. Electrical connection between the battery and the outer surface of one stem communicates electrical power to the lights which are parallel-wired within the display tube to allow for the shortening of the display tube to any desired length by severing through the tube (and the wiring between the lights, if required). A switch on the housing activates the lights within the display tube as desired.

Abstract: To protect people who must be seen, to avoid their injury, when they are in areas where safety protection is needed, such as on or nearby roadways, highways, waterways, airports, etc., a signal vest is worn by them, which is made of durable bright colored materials, durable reflective materials, and equipped in front and back with flashing lights, controlled by self contained electrical circuits, including a replacable and/or rechargeable battery. The electrical circuits operate independently of one another, so any damage to one circuit, only eliminates some of the front and back flashing lights.

Abstract: The battery powered light with mouthpiece includes the combination of an illuminating means and a mouthpiece. In use, a user can hold the illuminating means by gripping the mouthpiece and direct the light source in a particular manner. The combination of an illuminating means and a mouthpiece permits the illuminating means to be used while the hands of a user are free to perform specific tasks.

Abstract: An illuminated collar for improving night time visibility of a pet comprising a hollow flexible light-permeable tube having first and second ends and a plurality of lights mounted within the tube. A housing is mounted on the first tube end and contains a circuit for operating the lights and a battery for providing power for the circuit and the lights. A plurality of catch pins project from the housing. A buckle includes a ring mounted on the second tube end, a connector projecting from the ring, and a plurality of buckle holes in the connector so that the catch pins and buckle holes are selectively engageable and disengageable for connecting and disconnecting the first and second ends with respect to each other.