Abstract: A kayak paddle includes a tubular shaft having a first distal end and a second distal end, a first blade connected to the first distal end of the tubular shaft, and a second blade connected to the second distal end of the tubular shaft, wherein the first and second blades are made with a translucent material. The kayak paddle further includes a first light source secured within the tubular shaft and oriented to emit light from the first distal end into the first blade, a second light source secured within the tubular shaft and oriented to emit light from the second distal end into the second blade, and a battery electrically connected to the first and second light sources to supply electrical current that causes the first and second light sources to emit light.

Abstract: A drinking vessel configured to have an integrated first light source and a second light source so as to broadcast light in a first direction and a second direction. The drinking vessel of the present invention includes an integrally formed bottom and wall wherein the wall has an exterior surface. The first light source is secured to the exterior surface of the wall and is operable to project a light beam outwards from said body. The second light source is circumferentially disposed around the body proximate the lower end of the body. The second light source is configured to broadcast a light beam downwards from the vessel and around thereto. A handle is provided and the handle has a power supply disposed therein and is further configured with a switch to operate the first light source and second light source.

Abstract: The present invention provides various aspects of a novel safety light that can be attached to a bicyclist or around the body of an athlete so as to define a well lit, safe distance to avoid collision by a motorist. The present safety concerns would find advantage in an easy to attach safety light that is much larger, more conspicuous and one that provides greater lumens. It would be desirable for athletes and the sports industry if there was provided an improved safety light system to provide a significant warning to let motorists know the safe distance that any motorist and/or his vehicle needs to avoid so as not to hit the cyclist or athlete.

Abstract: A birthday candle holding assembly includes a panel that has a plurality of first wells to insertably receive a birthday candle. Each of the first wells has a circular shape thereby facilitating the first wells to receive cylindrical birthday candles. The panel has a plurality of second wells to receive letter or number birthday candles. A plurality of legs is each pivotally disposed on the panel. Each of the legs is positionable in a deployed position having the legs extending downwardly from the panel thereby facilitating the panel to support the birthday candles over a birthday cake. Each of the legs is positionable in a folded position to facilitate the panel to be positioned in a dishwasher for cleaning the panel.

Abstract: The vehicle interior component includes a front surface side space and a slit. A light emitting part, which is disposed on a vehicle interior outer side with respect to at least one of the vehicle interior outer side end of the panel lower portion of the upper panel and the vehicle interior outer side end of the panel upper portion of the lower panel and emits light emitted obliquely upward toward an inside of a vehicle interior through the slit, is provided.

Abstract: An attachment system for attachment to a signaling device includes an attachment member. The attachment member is formed of a ring-shape made of an elastic material and includes an annular base and at least one fin. The annular base includes an external peripheral edge and a central orifice defining an internal peripheral edge. The annular base also includes an annular lower face and an annular upper face. The fin projects from the external peripheral edge of the annular base. The attachment member is movable between a rest configuration in which the annular base is planar and extends in a main plane to allow insertion and positioning on the signaling device at a selected position, and a deformed configuration in which the annular base is non-planar in a deformed state in order to be able to match a peripheral area of the signaling device.

Abstract: A portable lantern light is configured to be operated in a range of selectable operational modes to provide flexible illumination solutions in both stationary and portable situations. The lantern light includes an elongated central body with a plurality of external longitudinal ribs, longitudinal channels positioned between a pair of external ribs, a lighting element residing within the channel, and a lens overlying the lighting element that acts as a primary optic. A power source that includes a battery cartridge is removably inserted within a receiver of the central body. The lantern light includes an operating mode selector assembly to control which lighting elements are illuminated during operation of the portable lantern light, and a luminosity selector assembly to selectively control the lumen output (brightness) of the lighting elements. The lantern light also includes a retractable stabilization assembly that can be deployed to stabilize the light on a support surface.

Abstract: Various aspects and embodiments of under-hood luminaires are described. In one example, an under-hood luminaire includes a luminaire frame assembly. The luminaire frame assembly includes support braces and a number of cross members secured to the support braces in a spaced-apart configuration. The cross members include mounting surfaces, and light strips are secured to the mounting surfaces. The luminaire also includes a contraction hook assembly that can be used to secure the under-hood luminaire to the hood of an automobile. The luminaire can be relied upon to uniformly illuminate the engine compartment of the automobile, helping to eliminate lost productivity and frustration for mechanics.

Abstract: Disclosure herein are aerodynamic surgical lights and methods of manufacturing and use thereof. The aerodynamic surgical lights may include a light head made of one or more substantially toroidal light housings. The substantially toroidal light housings contain and protect a plurality of LED lights and their respective reflectors that aim a light beam toward the lower side of the substantially toroidal light housings. The substantially toroidal light housings are vertically elongate. The vertically elongated substantially toroidal light housings include upper sections that are aerodynamically curved or pointed to streamline airflow past the light housings. The upper sections of the substantially toroidal light housings are made of molded plastic resin reinforced with carbon fibers or glass fibers and the lower sections of the substantially toroidal light housings are made of a clear moldable plastic.

Abstract: A power tool includes a housing, a motor, a power output member, a transmission assembly, and a light source device. The power output member extends substantially along an axis and is connected to an operating accessory, and the operating accessory is provided with a working portion. The light source device includes a light guide plate, a light-emitting element, and a circuit board. The light guide plate is formed with a light exit surface for emitting light and a first light incident surface and a second light incident surface for guiding light into the light guide plate. The circuit board is used for installing the light-emitting element. A maximum distance L between the first light incident surface and the second light incident surface along a left-and-right direction is greater than or equal to 0 mm and less than or equal to 7 mm.

Abstract: In a general aspect, an illumination assembly includes an article including a body having a first magnetic element with at least one electrically conductive surface. The illumination assembly also includes a light assembly including a housing, a second magnetic element, a light source, and a power source. A first terminal of the light source is electrically connected with a first terminal of the power source. The light assembly also includes a first electrical contact disposed on the housing and electrically coupled with a second terminal of the light source. The light assembly also includes a second electrical contact disposed on the housing and electrically coupled with a second terminal of the power source. Magnetically coupling the light assembly with the article, via the first magnetic element and the second magnetic element, electrically couples the first electrical contact with the second electrical contact to energize the light source.

Abstract: A vehicle interior lighting apparatus is disclosed. It includes an elongate light guide having at least one end-side light input coupling surface, a longitudinal light deflection surface and a longitudinal light output coupling surface opposite the light deflection surface, and at least one light source, the light of which is able to be coupled into the light guide at the at least one light input coupling surface and able to be coupled out of the light guide at the light output coupling surface by way of a light deflection at the light deflection surface. At least one light deflection prism is disposed optically downstream of the light output coupling surface and there is at least one jump between two refractive indices in a light path between the light guide and the at least one light deflection prism and the at least one light deflection prism is disposed between two adjacent light deflection regions when viewed perpendicular to the light output coupling surface.

Abstract: A shelf for mounting to a wall without fasteners and for magnetically holding a candle comprises a shelf portion comprising a substantially planar upper surface configured for holding a candle, a first magnet at least partially embedded within the shelf portion, the first magnet configured to magnetically interact with a battery of the candle, a wall portion coupled to the shelf portion, the wall portion comprising a substantially planar surface configured for contacting a surface of a wall, and a second magnet at least partially embedded within the wall portion and configured to interact with a fastener behind the surface of the wall. Related candle holders and systems including fastenerless shelves for holding one or more candles are also disclosed.

Abstract: A bicycle handgrip device includes a first handgrip, a second handgrip, and a light. The first handgrip defines a first axis, with a first connection end and a second connection end disposed on two ends thereof. The first handgrip is mounted around the handlebar of a bicycle through the first connection end. The second handgrip is removably combined to the second connection end. The second handgrip defines a second axis perpendicular to the first axis and pointing at the ground surface. The light is disposed on the second handgrip for projecting light beam on the ground surface. Therefore, the light provides illumination and a warning light signal at different distances. Also, the handgrip device can be gripped in different directions, so that the user is allowed to adjust the gripping position for lowering habitual motion fatigue.

Abstract: Systems and methods for interactive objects including illuminated surfaces are provided. An interactive object includes a flexible substrate comprising a soft material that is non-transmissive to light. The interactive object includes a plurality of holes extending from an inside surface of the flexible substrate to an outside surface of the flexible substrate to form a light-transmissive pattern at one or more locations of the flexible substrate. An illuminated surface is positioned adjacent to the inside surface of the flexible substrate with its front surface extending along at least a portion of the inside surface of the flexible substrate at the one or more locations including the plurality of holes. The interactive object includes one or more electronic components electrically coupled to the illuminated surface to control the illuminated surface to provide a visual output.

Abstract: Provided is an inflatable lamp, which includes a first flexible housing, a second flexible housing connected with the first flexible housing to cooperatively form a receiving cavity, a power supply assembly arranged on the first flexible housing, a light strip received in the receiving cavity, and a sealing assembly. The power supply assembly has a mounting element arranged on the first flexible housing and a power supply received in the mounting element. One end of the light strip is arranged on the mounting element and electrically connected with the power supply. The sealing assembly includes a first sealing element sealingly connected with an inner side of the first flexible housing. The first sealing element is configured to airtightly seal and cover the light strip, the mounting element, and the power supply. The inflatable lamp of the present disclosure is easy to carry and store.

Abstract: Provided is a vehicle lamp unit that enables a user to perceive a detection range of a sensor. A vehicle lamp unit 1 includes: a sensor 4 mounted at a lower part of a vehicle 90; and an irradiation device 30 configured to irradiate a vehicle outer plate 95 present at a position corresponding to a detection range of the sensor 4.

Abstract: A band for cover or decoration has a body and a securing mechanism and the securing mechanism secures the band to a lamp shade. The securing mechanism can be a clip and a looped end on opposite ends of the body, wherein the clip and the looped end engage to secure the band to the lamp shade. A method of using the band for cover has the user selecting a band, placing the band over the seam of the lamp shade, engaging the securing mechanism to secure the band to the lamp shade, and disengaging the securing mechanism for removal. A method of using the band for decoration has the user selecting one or more bands, placing the one or more bands on the lamp shade, engaging the securing mechanism to secure each band to the lamp shade, and disengaging the securing mechanism for removal.

Abstract: In some embodiments, a lighting assembly including at least one light-emitting device positioned within a housing is disclosed, wherein the housing is designed to allow an ambient environment to pass into the housing and transfer heat from the at least one light-emitting device. The light-emitting area of the light-emitting device may be sealed from the ambient environment. In some embodiments, the housing may include at least one recess, port, or other opening configured to allow a liquid or gas to promote heat transfer from the light-emitting device. In some embodiments, a vehicle, a marine system, or other systems may include at least one lighting assembly as contemplated herein.

Abstract: Disclosed is an LED luminaire, comprising a housing positionable at a building structure location. The housing has at least one light output boundary and configured to direct light therein toward the light output boundary. A light guide configured to be located at the light output boundary to receive light operationally contained within the housing, so as to emit non-directional light at the light output boundary. At least one first LED light engine is located within the housing, the at least one first LED light engine including at least one first LED light source to emit directional light at the light output boundary.