Abstract: An adjustable gain antenna including an RF emitter configured to emit an RF signal along an emitter axis. A first refractive lens having an optical axis collinear with the emitter axis and a second refractive lens having an optical axis collinear with the emitter axis with the first refractive lens located between the RF emitter and the second refractive lens. A drive mechanism mechanically linked to the first refractive lens and the second refractive lens, wherein the drive mechanism is configured to move the first refractive lens and the second refractive lens longitudinally along the emitter axis to vary a gain of the RF emitter.

Abstract: An adjustable gain antenna including an RF emitter configured to emit an RF signal along an emitter axis. A first refractive lens having an optical axis collinear with the emitter axis and a second refractive lens having an optical axis collinear with the emitter axis with the first refractive lens located between the RF emitter and the second refractive lens. A drive mechanism mechanically linked to the first refractive lens and the second refractive lens, wherein the drive mechanism is configured to move the first refractive lens and the second refractive lens longitudinally along the emitter axis to vary a gain of the RF emitter.

Abstract: An embodiment of the present invention is a method that includes the steps of: incorporating at least one light source in an upper part of a shoe, wherein the at least one light source that comprises at least a light emitting source that is capable of illuminating, wherein the shoe comprises: 1) the upper part, 2) at least one bonding strip, and 3) a shoe bottom sole part, assembling at least the upper part with the at least one bonding strip and the shoe bottom sole part to form an assembled unit; and c) applying sufficient heat to vulcanize the assembled unit so as to result in securing the upper part to the at least one bonding strip and the shoe bottom sole part to form the shoe having the at least one light source that is capable of illuminating.

Abstract: An embodiment of the present invention is a method that includes the steps of: incorporating at least one light source in an upper part of a shoe, wherein the at least one light source that comprises at least a light emitting source that is capable of illuminating, wherein the shoe comprises: 1) the upper part, 2) at least one bonding strip, and 3) a shoe bottom sole part, assembling at least the upper part with the at least one bonding strip and the shoe bottom sole part to form an assembled unit; and c) applying sufficient heat to vulcanize the assembled unit so as to result in securing the upper part to the at least one bonding strip and the shoe bottom sole part to form the shoe having the at least one light source that is capable of illuminating.

Abstract: An embodiment of the present invention is a method that includes the steps of: incorporating at least one light source, having a light emitting source that is capable of illuminating, in an upper part of a shoe that includes: 1) the upper part, 2) at least one bonding strip, and 3) a shoe bottom sole part; assembling at least the upper part with the at least one bonding strip and the shoe bottom sole part to form an assembled unit; and c) applying sufficient heat to vulcanize the assembled unit so as to result in securing the upper part to the at least one bonding strip and the shoe bottom sole part to form the shoe having the at least one light source that is capable of illuminating.

Abstract: An embodiment of the present invention is a method that includes the steps of: incorporating at least one light source in an upper part of a shoe, wherein the at least one light source that comprises at least a light emitting source that is capable of illuminating, wherein the shoe comprises: 1) the upper part, 2) at least one bonding strip, and 3) a shoe bottom sole part, assembling at least the upper part with the at least one bonding strip and the shoe bottom sole part to form an assembled unit; and c) applying sufficient heat to vulcanize the assembled unit so as to result in securing the upper part to the at least one bonding strip and the shoe bottom sole part to form the shoe having the at least one light source that is capable of illuminating.

Abstract: A fishing lure is disclosed. The fishing lure includes a hook having a shank and a light source located in the shank. The fishing lure further includes a motion sensor for activating the light source when motion is sensed and a water sensor for activating the motion sensor when water is sensed.

Abstract: An system for illuminating clothing and footwear, utilizing electro-luminescent light strips and LEDs, which are randomly illuminated according to the movement of the person wearing the article(s). In one embodiment illumination control is accomplished by a direct-current to alternating-current converter means and various types of switches. These switches may include a random pressure switch, a random or controlled sequencer, an orbiter random motion switch, or any suitable switch or combination thereof.

Abstract: A shoe having photoreactive components, such as a sole, a heel, and/or a series of straps. Each photoreactive component is made from a mixture of a base material, such as rubber, plastic, or polymer, and a photoreactive composition, such as a spiropyran compound or a spirooxazine compound. When exposed to ultraviolet light, the photoreactive components of the shoe reversibly change color.

Abstract: An improved electro-luminescent system for illuminating clothing, footwear, etc., utilizing electro-luminescent light strips and/or LEDs, which are randomly illuminated according to the movement of the person wearing the article(s). In one embodiment illumination control is accomplished by a direct-current to alternating current converter means and various types of switches. These switches may include a random pressure switch, a random or controlled sequencer, a orbiter random motion switch, or any suitable switch or combination thereof. Such switching allows for random or sequenced illumination of light strips and/or LEDs based on user movement.

Abstract: An illuminated clothing or footwear article system utilizing electro-luminescent light strips and/or LED's, which are randomly illuminated according to the movement of the person wearing said article(s). Illumination control is accomplished by means of a DC to AC converter and various type switches. Such switches include a random pressure switch, a random or controlled sequencer, a orbiter random motion switch or combinations of such switches. Such switching allows for random or sequenced illumination of light strips or LED's based on user movement.

Abstract: Disclosed is an apparatus for displaying at least one image by applying the image to a transparent substrate and portraying the image using one or more colored translucent substances limited to specific wavelengths of the visible light spectrum substantially matching the color of the transparent substrate and treating the non-image area on the transparent substrate with an opaque substance.

Abstract: The present invention 10 discloses lighted wheels using centrifugal force from a turning wheel 12 to close a magnetic switch 54, turning on a light source 26, 28 powered by batteries 56. The present invention consists of a control housing 18 which is placed inside the inner portion of a motorcycle rim 20 so that it may be acted upon by centrifugal force. The control housing 18 has a lighting control 62 with a plurality of magnetic switches 34 to activate selective lighting 26, 28 and batteries 56 to power the lighting and a processor 58 to give the lighting a blinking or oscillating effect. Within the housing are tension springs. 60 having varying lengths so that different amounts of centrifugal forces are needed to activate the switches.

Abstract: A molded illuminating device (12) comprising a housing (14) molded into any desired shape and form. A facility (16) within the housing (14) is for illuminating the housing (14). A structure (18) is for attaching the housing (14) to an article (20) that requires illumination for a novelty effect and safety visibility.

Abstract: A black light illuminated analog watch that contains an ultraviolet light emitting tube. This tube is contained in the inner periphery of a conventional analog watch case. Various components of the watch, including the watch hands, the dial, the watch glass, and others, are coated with a visible light emitting phosphor that is energized by the tube. The phosphors may be selected to glow with different colors. The watch contains circuitry needed to power the tube.