Abstract: A lighting system is provided for use with a microphone or other object to provide lighting effects during a performance. The lighting system includes light-control device comprising a light source configured to emit a light, a power source, a controller, and a projector configured to project an image onto a face of the user. The controller is advantageously configured to adjust at least one of a property of the image projected, and a property of the light emitted, optionally based on an input via a sensor.

Abstract: A lighting system is provided for use with a microphone or other object to provide lighting effects during a performance. The lighting system includes light-control device comprising a light source configured to emit a light, a power source, a controller, and a projector configured to project an image onto a face of the user. The controller is advantageously configured to adjust at least one of a property of the image projected, and a property of the light emitted, optionally based on an input via a sensor.

Abstract: An applicator assembly is disclosed having a rotating applicator, a controller, and an LED. A fragrance, cosmetic or other substance, preferably liquid, gelatinous, semi-fluid, or semi-solid, is applied to the user or object by pressing dragging the rolling applicator onto an application surface. As the applicator is dragged, the rolling applicator rotates and distributes the fragrance, cosmetic or other substance onto the application surface. In addition, as the rolling applicator rotates, the controller can generate signals based on movement of the rolling applicator that are used to vary an attribute of light emitting from one or more LEDs. Movement of the rotating applicator preferably causes a change in the wavelength or intensity of the one or more LEDs.

Abstract: This invention describes a multi-purpose, optionally detachable labeling system that, when used in conjunction with substrate, spun material, or medium based mass plant growing systems with highly absorbent materials such as mineral wool or rockwool, provides for a mechanism to accurately label a growing plant sapling and to be able to associate that label with the specific plant as the plant grows.

Abstract: This invention describes a sink mounted garbage disposal apparatus that provides an integrated retractable set of overlapping plates attached to the throat of the disposal apparatus. The plates can be opened or closed and are constructed to prohibit disposal operation when in the opened position. The disposal apparatus also contains several LED light sources to provide illumination of the interior of the disposal device.

Abstract: This invention describes a protective tablet computing device case that provides an LED lighting solution integrated within the case. The LED lighting solution can be utilized with the functions of the tablet computing device to provide additional illumination for photography and videography purposes as well as to provide ornamental or decorative enhancements to the tablet device.

Abstract: This invention provides for a test strip to detect common “date rape” drugs, which is hidden and discretely mounted on the underside of a fingernail (hereinafter known as “A Discrete, Hidden Fingernail Mounted Date Rape Drug Detection Device”). The test strip will react positively and detect even the smallest amounts of the most common of these so called family of date rape drugs. These drugs currently include but are not limited to gamma-hydroxybutyric acid (“GEM”), drugs in the benzodiazepine family (such as flunitrazepam, or Rohypnol, or “roofies”), and ketazines. The test strip can be in one embodiment mounted on the underside of a fake fingernail, and in another embodiment mounted on the underside of a true long fingernail. When the test strip detects any one of the drugs mentioned above, a change in color will instantaneously alert the drinker that their drink has been tampered with.

Abstract: This invention (hereafter referred to as “A Fingernail Mounted Device To Allow Typing Input On Touch Sensitive Computer Or Mobile Device Screens”) provides the ability for human subjects with natural or fake fingernails to be able to type on a “capacitive” touch sensitive computer or mobile device screen using the tips of the fingernails, and without having to make physical contact with the touch sensitive screen using the skin portion of the fingers. The majority of touch screens in use today, especially those on mobile devices, utilize capacitive touch screens where a layer of the glass stores a matrix of electrical charge that discharges a small amount when in contact with skin on the human subject's fingers, and this type of screen does not respond to typing on fingernail tips or any other type of pointer device. The invention in this application solves this problem.

Abstract: This invention describes a “Portable LED Lighting Helmet To Illuminate A Cyclist Or A Subject While Riding Or Otherwise In Motion”. This Portable LED lighting Apparatus in this application describes one embodiment where a partial ring of LED lights integrated into a bicycle helmet serve to illuminate the bicycle rider while the rider is in motion. Unlike other portable lighting helmet devices the illumination is directed downwards at the rider and the cyclist in motion rather than ahead or behind the rider in order to solve the depth perception and clarity problem in viewing riders in low light conditions. In another embodiment, this invention provides for a detachable portable LED lighting strip to achieve the same purpose.

Abstract: This invention describes a makeup applicator device with a built-in, portable light source that can be moved closer to the point of makeup application while the makeup is being applied. (hereinafter “Makeup Applicator with Moveable Light Source”). This apparatus provides a small battery powered LED light source built into either the applicator wand itself or into the outside casing of the applicator device. The light source is brought closer to the application point by either moving the light source closer to the point where the makeup contacts the human subject, or alternatively by moving the applicator itself closer to a stationary light source. The movements described herein are accomplished either by a twist motion on the applicator cap or a small sliding mechanism built into the cap itself.

Abstract: This invention describes a detachable cover apparatus for a compact fluorescent light (CFL) light bulb (hereinafter “Detachable CFL Cover”) that affects illumination diffusion, quality, and color. The cover apparatus is slipped over the light emitting portion of the CFL light and attached to the base of the bulb. Upon attachment, the Detachable CFL Cover provides the ability to diffuse or soften, reflect, or change the color of the light emitted from the CFL bulb for practical utilitarian or cosmetic purposes. The Detachable CFL Cover is pressure-mounted to the CFL bulb, hence is detachable, and interchangeable with other Detachable CFL Covers to provide a multitude of illumination options from a single CFL light source.

Abstract: This invention describes a Multi-Purpose LED Lighting And Mirror Accessory to be used with mobile phone devices, for both a cosmetic purpose as well as a photographic and videographic apparatus enhancement. (hereinafter known as “Multi-Purpose LED Lighting And Mirror Accessory”). More specifically, the Multi-Purpose LED Lighting and Mirror Accessory provides a had plastic protective case to a mobile phone device that integrates a mirror on the exterior surface of the case to be utilized for cosmetic purposes and a mechanism to mount a series of lenses, filters, or treatments on the inside surface of the protective case so as to provide varying illumination characteristics to the LED light source that is provided natively with the mobile phone device. These mounted attachments can be utilized in conjunction with the mirror for cosmetic purposes, and also to provide different lighting while utilizing the built-in LED for still or motion photography.

Abstract: This invention relates to a new neck pillow and integrated hood (hereinafter known as “Neck Pillow and Hood Assembly”) for the purposes of providing comfort, support, and warmth for travel purposes. This invention upgrades a standard U-shaped travel neck pillow with an integrated hood that is attached and rolled up into the U-shaped travel neck pillow. Users of the Neck Pillow and Hood Assembly invention have the ability to have the U-shaped neck pillow provide comfort and support for the upper vertebrae as well as the neck and head area while resting or sleeping. In addition a hood can be rolled out from a zippered compartment on the Neck Pillow to provide warmth and head coverage to the user. Accordingly, this invention provides a single, compact, integrated device that combines the advantages of both a travel neck pillow and hood.

Abstract: This invention relates to a new apparatus devised to deliver a multi-purpose reflective umbrella and lighting enhancement device for the purposes of providing illumination during still, motion, and video photography (hereinafter known as “multi-purpose umbrella apparatus”). More specifically, this invention provides the ability to have a single device deliver both the reflective and light bounce properties normally found in multiple devices.

Abstract: This invention describes a protective mobile phone device case that provides a LED lighting solution integrated with the case. The LED lighting solution can be utilized with the functions of the mobile phone device to provide additional illumination for photography and videography purposes as well as to provide ornamental or decorative enhancements to the device.