Abstract: The disclosure includes a convertible light device comprising a device housing, a battery pack removably coupled to the housing, and an elongate flexible light source detachably coupled to the device housing and electrically coupled to the battery pack, where the elongate flexible light source comprises a plurality of LEDs. In some embodiments, the convertible light device is configured to convert between a rope mode and a lantern mode. In the rope mode, the elongate flexible light, source may be configured to extend from the device housing. In the lantern mode, the elongate flexible light source may be configured to wrap around the device housing.

Abstract: A packaging subassembly for containing at least one foodstuff item. The packaging subassembly includes at least one foodstuff item container and foodstuff-containing packaging portion. The foodstuff-containing packaging portion supports the at least one foodstuff item container. The foodstuff-containing packaging portion includes an illuminator having one or more light sources that is configured to produce light for illuminating the at least one foodstuff item container. A packaging assembly is also disclosed. A method is also disclosed.

Abstract: The present invention relates generally to the field of an accessory container such as a tackle box or container for holding craft supplies. The container has a geometrically-shaped body or housing that has a top surface forming a lid, two pairs of generally parallel sidewalls and a bottom surface. The bottom surface of the lid and an interior surface have a retention element which include a spring-loaded plunger, at least one peg, and at least one spool. The hook of a fishing lure is first attached to a peg. Then, the fishing line is wrapped around the at least one spool. Next, the line can be attached to the tension loading device. As a result, the lure or item and the line are placed under constant tension, such that they cannot move while in the container.

Abstract: A hockey stick or other sports implement for a player. The hockey stick or other sports implement comprises an elongated member to be held by the player and an end cap mounted to the elongated member. The end cap comprises an end portion comprising an end of the end cap that defines a longitudinal end of the elongated member, and a hanging portion comprising a hanger to hang the hockey stick or other sports implement. The hanger is adjustable.

Abstract: Composites comprising at least one silicon-oxy-carbide (SOC) layer deposited onto a polymeric matrix substrate to enhance their thermo-oxidative stability are provided. The SOC layer is formed onto the polymeric matrix substrate by atmospheric plasma deposition to produce an thermo-oxidative barrier coating or an adhesion-promoting layer to enable the deposition of a variety of known (or future developed) metallic and/or ceramic materials as oxygen and/or thermal barriers.

Abstract: A hockey stick or other sports implement for a player. The hockey stick or other sports implement comprises an elongated member to be held by the player and an end cap mounted to the elongated member. The end cap comprises an end portion comprising an end of the end cap that defines a longitudinal end of the elongated member, and a hanging portion comprising a hanger to hang the hockey stick or other sports implement. The hanger is adjustable.

Abstract: A heated fishing rod that has a heating element disposed on the inside and outside of the rod that concentrates heating at the eyelets and at the distal end of the fishing rod.

Abstract: A method for generating a temperature map of a scene may include receiving thermal data of the scene, wherein the thermal data includes a plurality of frames of thermal infrared data. A mapping may be created for each frame of the plurality of frames based on the digital thermal infrared data. The method further comprises generating the temperature map using the mapping, wherein the temperature map is generated prior to a contrast enhancement process and separately transmitting the temperature map and the digital thermal infrared data in a data channel.

Abstract: A fish attracting assembly includes a tree that is positionable between a collapsed position and a deployed position. The tree is may be inserted through an ice fishing hole when the tree is positioned in the collapsed position. The tree is substantially comprised of a buoyant material. Thus, the tree is positioned in the deployed position when the tree is inserted through the ice fishing hole. A camera is coupled to the tree and the camera captures images below the ice fishing hole. A light emitter is coupled to the tree and the light emitter emits light below the ice fishing hole.

Abstract: A line light provides a disc shaped battery carrying, in electrical connectivity, two parallel electrically conductive tubes, one tube on each battery pole. A line tube is carried adjacent and parallel to one electrically conductive tube. A waterproof coating extends entirely thereabout. An LED releasably simultaneously interconnects with the two electrically conductive tubes to complete a circuit providing electrical power for illumination of the LED.

Abstract: A fishing lure light emitting device includes a body, a light guiding bar, and a light emitting member. The body has a holder. The light guiding bar is embedded in the body. One end of the light guiding bar has a light receiving portion connected in the holder. The light emitting member includes a base and a light emitter. The base is detachably inserted into the holder. The light emitter is received in the holder and faces the light receiving portion of the light guiding bar. Since the base can be detached from the holder of the body, the light emitting member can be assembled to different bodies.

Abstract: The present invention relates generally to a handpiece laser treatment apparatus for treating an affected area by irradiating lasers thereto. More particularly, the present invention relates to a handpiece laser treatment apparatus capable of adjusting the drawn length of an optical fiber in which laser is irradiated. The handpiece laser treatment apparatus capable of adjusting the length of optical fiber according to the present invention comprises: a laser module for generating a laser; an optical fiber that is connected to the laser module so that the laser is irradiated to the outside; a main body in which the laser module is inserted and disposed in the inside and the optical fiber is projected forwardly; and a slider for adjusting the length of the optical fiber which is projected in front of the body.

Abstract: An electronic device using an Internet Protocol (IP) telephony technology and a method and system for forwarding information between the electronic device and a call center system are provided. The method includes sending, by an electronic device, a telephony connection request to a call center system, generating, by a switch device, a response message including connection information of a web ARS server of the call center system in response to the telephony connection request, sending, by the switch device, the response message including the connection information to the electronic device, forming, by the electronic device, a data session with the web ARS server using the received connection information of the web ARS server, and providing the ARS of the display scheme using information received from the web ARS server.

Abstract: The photo-coupled data acquisition system can have a container having a contour wall extending upwardly from a closed bottom, for containing a sample therein, a light emitter operable to emit diffused light into the container at an initial intensity, a photodetector operable to detect a reflected intensity of the diffused light, and a structure connected to the contour wall and holding the light emitter and the photodetector at a predetermined height above the bottom of the container and in an orientation facing inside the container, wherein during operation of the system, the initial light intensity is attenuated by the sample and the reflected intensity thereof can be correlated to an information value concerning a variable of interest of the sample.

Abstract: An underwater light-equipped watercraft system includes a watercraft and a removable submersible lighting system. The lighting system includes a harness and a light unit coupled to the harness. The watercraft has a bottom surface that is disposed underwater when the watercraft is used in the water. The harness is removably mounted around at least a portion of the watercraft such that the light unit is disposed against the bottom surface of the watercraft.

Abstract: A self-contained solar powered floating apparatus stores energy during the day and uses the stored energy to emit light underwater during the night, thereby attracting fish to the vicinity of the apparatus. The fishing bobber apparatus includes a floatable housing, a photovoltaic module disposed within the housing and including photovoltaic cells to receive solar radiation and convert the solar radiation into DC electricity. An energy storage module is electrically coupled to receive and store the DC electricity from the photovoltaic module during a storage mode, and a light emitting module is electrically coupled to receive DC electricity discharged from the energy storage module during a discharge mode and convert the DC electricity into light that is emitted through a portion of the housing. A light sensing module and associated control circuitry detects the presence of ambient light.

Abstract: A helical groove fishing tackle, which may be a sinker, a bullet rotator, a lure, a bobbler, or the like, is configured with one or more rotation control surfaces to counteract the spinning caused by water flowing across the helical grooves. The rotation control surfaces may be fins or keels, protrusions, or grooves, provided on an outer surface of the fishing tackle.

Abstract: The illuminating fishing pole involves a kit that when installed provides illumination down the length of the fishing pole and at a distal end. A first illuminating member attaches to the handle portion of the fishing pole via a bracket that clips thereon. The first illuminating member directs light down the length of the fishing pole, and includes wiring that extends therefrom, through the interior of the fishing pole, and down to the second distal end where a second illuminating means is provided. The second illuminating means directs light away from the fishing pole and in the direction of casting a fishing line from said fishing pole. The wiring includes a connector to enable disconnection of the first illuminating means from the fishing pole. The first illuminating means includes a powering means and two on/off switches to control operation of each illuminating means.

Abstract: The invention is a lighted, three tray tackle box with a light that can be used for nighttime fishing.

Abstract: A system for reducing trawl bycatch, the system including at least one light arranged externally of the net to stimulate a phototactic response in the major bycatch species present to reduce entry of such species into the net.

Abstract: A fishing gear holding assembly is provided for floating on a water surface to facilitate fishing without having to leave the water. The assembly includes a buoyant support having an outer perimeter wall, a bottom wall, an upper wall, and an inner perimeter wall. The inner perimeter wall defines a well in the support. A box has a base wall and a peripheral wall coupled to and extending upwardly from the base wall. The box is positioned in the well. At least one upright tube is coupled to and positioned in the box. The upright tube is configured for receiving and supporting a fishing rod in an upright position. A plurality of floats is positioned in the well around the box.

Abstract: A line light provides a disc shaped battery carrying, in electrical connectivity, two parallel electrically conductive tubes, one tube on each battery pole. A line tube is carried adjacent and parallel to one electrically conductive tube. A waterproof coating extends entirely thereabout. An LED releasably simultaneously interconnects with the two electrically conductive tubes to complete a circuit providing electrical power for illumination of the LED.

Abstract: An illuminated aerator dip net system is submerged into a body of water within a container. The dip net assembly has a net with a rigid air tube and lid with a handle attached as one unit. An aerator is attached to the top of the lid. A flexible air tube is connected to an air valve, which is attached to the rigid air tube. The aerator pumps oxygen through the air valve and through the rigid air tube to an air stone that is attached to the bottom of the net thereby oxygenating the body of water within the container keeping the bait alive. The aerator provides an electrical source and switch for a light that is mounted to the bottom side of the aerator. A hole provided in the lid of the dip net assembly allows the light to illuminate live bait within the container.

Abstract: Watercraft automation and aquatic data are utilized for aquatic efforts. In one aspect, an anchor point is obtained and a watercraft position maintenance routine is actuated to control the watercraft to maintain association with the anchor point. In another aspect, prior aquatic effort data is obtained in association with an anchor point. In yet another aspect, current aquatic effort data is generated in association with an anchor point. In still another aspect, current aquatic effort data and prior aquatic effort data are utilized for prediction generation. In yet another aspect, current aquatic effort data and prior aquatic effort data are utilized to obtain another anchor point for a watercraft.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for adjusting the buoyancy of a fishing bobber. The method includes providing a buoyant member and a stem guide configured to receive the buoyant member, mounting the buoyant member to the stem guide and cutting the buoyant member. The buoyant member is made of a material capable of being severed by a cutting device and having first length, a lower end, and an upper end. The stem guide receives the buoyant member and a fishing line with fishing tackle. The buoyant member is cut such that the buoyant member has a second length shorter than the first length. The buoyant member is cut to a second length such that the buoyancy of the buoyant member when cut to a second length is enough to oppose the tendency of the stem guide and fishing tackle to submerse the buoyant member such that a top surface of the cut buoyant member is adjacent to the surface of the water when the stem guide, buoyant member, fishing line and any fishing tackle are placed in the water.

Abstract: An outrigger tip attachable to an outrigger pole comprises a translucent elongate main body including a proximal end portion having an opening for accessing an inner cavity, and the proximal end portion of the translucent elongate main body being sized and configured for engaging an open end of the outrigger pole. A light emitting diode assembly is sized and configured for engaging the inner cavity through the opening on the proximal end portion of the translucent elongate main body. The light emitting diode assembly comprises one or more light emitting diodes, an input device for sending signals to control the light emitting diodes, a controller in connection with the light emitting diodes, and the controller being structured and disposed for receiving signals from the input device and delivering an output signal to the light emitting diodes, and a battery connecting member structured and disposed for connecting to a power source.

Abstract: A fishing tip pole that includes a base fishing rod that includes a first end, a fishing line run along the base fishing rod and into a body of water and a flag attached to the first end of the base fishing rod. The fishing tip pole also includes a reel attached to the base fishing rod, the reel controls the fishing line along the base fishing rod and as the fishing line is cast into the body of water, a metal tube stand that includes an elongated hollow tube with an orifice, the orifice receives and secures the base fishing rod while the user is ice-fishing, the metal tube stand having a plurality of support handles and a plurality of pieces of illuminating tape that are disposed on the reel to illuminate the reel.

Abstract: An ice fishing alarm and light used in a fish house for alerting a fishing person of a fish strike on a bait attached to a fish line. A fishing rod having a baitcast reel is downwardly mounted on an arm assembly pivoted to a support. A switch assembly having a movable actuator accommodates the fish line whereby when a fish pulls on the fish line the actuator allows the switch assembly to connect an alarm to an electric power source causing the alarm to produce an audible sound.

Abstract: The invention relates to a stem guide that is configured to receive a replaceable cartridge. The stem guide includes a cartridge receiving end having a cartridge attachment means for attaching the cartridge to the stem guide in a manner that the cartridge can be removed from the stem guide without causing an amount of damage to either the cartridge or the stem guide which prevents either the cartridge or stem guide from being used again. The stem guide may be provided in a kit form with a variety of replaceable floats, scent sticks and light sticks.

Abstract: An apparatus including a stake device for driving into a ground surface, a first device having a cavity into which a fishing rod handle can be inserted, and an alarm device. The stake device may be attached to or detached from the first device. The alarm device is triggered when the fishing rod handle is within the cavity of the first device and is sufficiently jostled as a result of a fish tugging on a fishing line connected to the fishing rod handle The first device may include a first compartment and a second compartment, wherein the first compartment fits within the second compartment, and the cavity is within the first compartment. The alarm device may include a first metal conductor attached to a periphery of the first compartment, and a second metal conductor attached to an interior of the second compartment.

Abstract: There is provided a fishing float comprising a buoyant, elongated hollow body, a means for attaching a fishing line to the first end of the hollow body, a dead-weight slideable from end to end inside the hollow body, and a lamp module attached in proximity to the second end of the hollow body. The lamp module is comprised of a lamp, an electric power source, and a switch, all elements in a series electrical circuit. The lamp module is further comprised of conductive ball and a plurality of annular chambers that house the conductive ball in a stable condition apart from the electric switch while the hollow body is in a horizontal orientation; but when the hollow body is moved toward a vertical orientation by force of a fish strike, the annular chambers direct the conductive ball into bridging contact with the electrical switch, which closes the electrical circuit and activates the lamp. The fishing float remains illuminated in the event a fish caught on the fishing line relaxes tension on the fishing line.

Abstract: A charge box for charging phosphorescent fishing lures. The box includes a bottom, top and walls, the bottom and walls being connected to define an interior space, the top is hinged to the walls such that the box can be opened and closed. A reflective material covers the interior surface, along the bottom, top and walls. A light source is housed within the interior space and a power source is provided to energize the light source. Once the light source is energized it is reflected by the reflective surface, so the a phosphorescent fishing lure can be charged when placed into the interior space with the top closed.

Abstract: A fishing line sinker comprises a length of inelastic material being configured into a coil shape comprising an interior diameter being configured to contain a portion of a fishing line therein. The coil shape further comprises a plurality of coil loops in which spacing between adjacent loops is alterable by transient application of a force. An alteration to a surface of the inelastic material is applied to the inelastic material for gripping at least during placement of the coils shape on the fishing line and application of the force.

Abstract: The invention relates to a line of floats which allow for greater visibility during both day and night fishing. The greater visibility is created by a combination of one of more marker devices, including light sticks, flags, viz sticks, reflective surface, and/or use of chemiluminescent and phosphorescent materials. These objects and materials are used on a variety of floats, especially large floats such as jug floats and a new type of float termed a noodle float. These large floats are especially useful for catching large catfish and can be used in any body of water where fish are found, such as lakes, rivers, ponds, and the sea.

Abstract: A coating for an animal decoy or fishing lure with a surface reflection which closely matches the spectral reflectance pattern of the animal that it is designed to mimic, including both human-visible and ultraviolet wavelengths, with the intent of making the decoy or fishing lure appear more realistic to animals that can see in both the human-visible and ultraviolet spectrums.

Abstract: A buoyant fishing device comprising a substantially hollow container body, a rigging ring operably connected to the body, and an illumination device disposed within said body. The body may include a neck portion. The rigging ring includes a band having a first end and a second end defining a length wherein the band is configured to extend around the container circumferentially and in one embodiment, a securing mechanism is used to fix first end with respect to second end. In another embodiment rigging ring is welded or fused together during manufacture. The illumination device illuminates the body of the buoyant fishing device and may be a glow stick or a light in electronic communication with a battery.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for adjusting the buoyancy of a fishing bobber. The method includes providing a buoyant member and a stem guide configured to receive the buoyant member, mounting the buoyant member to the stem guide and cutting the buoyant member. The buoyant member is made of a material capable of being severed by a cutting device and having first length, a lower end, and an upper end. The stem guide receives the buoyant member and a fishing line with fishing tackle. The buoyant member is cut such that the buoyant member has a second length shorter than the first length. The buoyant member is cut to a second length such that the buoyancy of the buoyant member when cut to a second length is enough to oppose the tendency of the stem guide and fishing tackle to submerse the buoyant member such that a top surface of the cut buoyant member is adjacent to the surface of the water when the stem guide, buoyant member, fishing line and any fishing tackle are placed in the water.

Abstract: A fishing light stringer system having: a multiplicity of lights, each light configurable to attach to a fishing rod eyelet, an electrical distribution system connected to the multiplicity of lights, wherein the electrical distribution system has a battery pack and wires, such that the electrical distribution system forms a complete circuit with the lights, so that when the electrical distribution system is connected to the multiplicity of lights and the multiplicity of lights are attached to the fishing rod eyelets, each eyelet is illuminated.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for adjusting the buoyancy of a fishing bobber. The method includes providing a buoyant member and a stem guide configured to receive the buoyant member, mounting the buoyant member to the stem guide and cutting the buoyant member. The buoyant member is made of a material capable of being severed by a cutting device and having first length, a lower end, and an upper end. The stem guide receives the buoyant member and a fishing line with fishing tackle. The buoyant member is cut such that the buoyant member has a second length shorter than the first length. The buoyant member is cut to a second length such that the buoyancy of the buoyant member when cut to a second length is enough to oppose the tendency of the stem guide and fishing tackle to submerse the buoyant member such that a top surface of the cut buoyant member is adjacent to the surface of the water when the stem guide, buoyant member, fishing line and any fishing tackle are placed in the water.

Abstract: A fishing rod enables viewing of pole bending activity in daylight and at nighttime. The rod has a light-transmitting pole for supporting a fishing line and having a handle end and a tip end. A collimated beam producing unit is located towards the handle end aligned to transmit a collimated beam into the interior of the pole in a direction towards the tip end. A reflector at the tip end reflects light back towards the handle end after exiting the tip end.

Abstract: A fishing line float and spool device is provided having a rounded, buoyant structure, and an arraignment that allows a length of fishing line to be independently supported from the water surface. The device comprises a first and second side having a perimeter flange and an inset channel therebetween for supporting the fishing line about the perimeter of the device. A plurality of notches is disposed through the flanges of each of the float sides. The fishing line attaches around the float and is extended therefrom, whereby the notches allow the line to be tied off such that when the line is struck by a fish the float flips over for notification purposes. The center of the float includes an aperture therethrough for assisting the user when tying off the fishing line, while also providing a support for an external hand crank reel or a lighted pole.

Abstract: The invention relates to a line of floats which allow for greater visibility during both day and night fishing. The greater visibility is created by a combination of one of more marker devices, including light sticks, flags, viz sticks, reflective surface, and/or use of chemiluminescent and phosphorescent materials. These objects and materials are used on a variety of floats, especially large floats such as jug floats and a new type of float termed a noodle float. These large floats are especially useful for catching large catfish and can be used in any body of water where fish are found, such as lakes, rivers, ponds, and the sea.

Abstract: A method of creating a surface coating composition comprising the steps of: creating a mathematical model of a vision system of an animal, measuring a set of spectral characteristics from a surface of a first object, entering the set of spectral characteristics as an input into the mathematical model, using an output of the mathematical model to iteratively create the surface coating composition, wherein the surface coating composition is a metamer to the animal, wherein the surface coating composition can be applied to a surface of a second object for the purpose of making the second object look like the first object to the vision system of the animal.

Abstract: An ice fishing signaling device having a tip-up flag and/or electric light bite indicator, and a hooked fish indicator that is controlled by tension in the fish line is provided to alert a fisherman of the occurrence of hooked fish and the relative size and/or strength of the hooked fish. The hooked fish indicator has a tubular housing with a telescoping indicator rod that is spring-biased within the housing to resist movement. A sustained tension on the fish line equal to or exceeding the bite indicator trigger level is required to withdraw the indicator rod from the housing for signaling the presence of a hooked fish. The indicator rod increases resistance as it is withdrawn for the housing, thus providing a visual indication of the size and/or strength of the hooked fish.

Abstract: A slip style bobber comprising a hollow central housing constructed from a first mating half and second mating half. The hollow central housing includes a mounting member for the attachment of a pair of printed circuit boards having a replaceable power source, a switch, and a light source. A pair of tubes arranged coaxial are received within mounting member and extend from the interior of the housing to the exterior of the bobber. The bobber is water tight and constructed out of a translucent plastic to allow for illumination of the device during low light conditions. The bobber is multi colored and reversible.

Abstract: A light emitting fishing teaser with a translucent lure head, an enable terminal, a charging terminal, a ground terminal, an energy source, a control circuit board, a light emitting circuit board, a convex lens formed by an outside surface of the translucent lure head, a leader secured to a fishing line and extending through the cylindrical lure cavity and connecting to a fishing lure, and a lure skirt. A plurality of light emitting fishing teasers disposed on a leader forming a daisy chain of light emitting fishing teasers.

Abstract: The invention is directed to an ornamental pond fish feeding indicator that has a housing with an indicator end. A first LED is enclosed in the housing at the indicator end of the housing. A second LED is also enclosed in the housing at the indicator end of the housing. A temperature sensing circuit is enclosed in the housing. The temperature sensing circuit transmits a signal to the first LED and the second LED. A float is attached to the housing. Using this invention, a pond owner can simply glance at his or her pond and determine whether or not to feed their fish based on the color of the light on top. The light on top of the indicator is red when pond water is below 50 degrees Fahrenheit. If the pond water is 50 degrees or over, the light is green.

Abstract: A fishing hook can include a light-emitting element provided on a base end side of a hook body. Various types of natural and/or artificial bait can be used with the fishing hook. A fish-attracting effect can be imparted to the fishing hook itself, and the light-emitting element can suppress separation of the bait. A light-emitting element, in which a light-emitting sheet capable of emitting light from a phosphorescent material and/or luminescent material and a multilayer polymer film having a light-interfering phenomenon are laminated, is attached to the base end side of the hook body. The light-emitting sheet and the multilayer polymer film in the light-emitting element can be wound upon the base end side of the hook body in a laminated state, and a fishing line or affixing line can be wound and affixed upon the front surface side of the light-emitting element to form an uneven surface.

Abstract: A fishing device may include a base section to magnetically connect to a support surface, a middle section being connected to the base section and including a light source to emit light and a top section being connected to the middle section reflecting the light through a inclined wall of the top section. The top section may include a pair of opposing arms to hold fish scent. The light source may be a flashlight.

Abstract: A slip style bobber comprising a hollow central housing constructed from a first mating half and second mating half. The hollow central housing includes a mounting member for the attachment of a pair of printed circuit boards having a replaceable power source, a switch, and a light source. A pair of tubes arranged coaxial are received within mounting member and extend from the interior of the housing to the exterior of the bobber. The bobber is water tight and constructed out of a translucent plastic to allow for illumination of the device during low light conditions. The bobber is multi colored and reversible.