Abstract: A decorative illumination apparatus including a light source, a microphone, and a controller that changes the light emission of the light source in response to sounds detected by the microphone. The controller controls the intensity and the flashing of the light source. In the preferred embodiment, the invention is installed in an automobile and the light source is a cable-like electroluminescent light source that can be easily fitted around an automobile component, such as an instrument panel. In addition to the microphone, the invention can also be connected to audio equipment, in which case the controller varies light emission in response to audio signals from the audio equipment.

Abstract: A splice for two or more electrical wires can be made waterproof by introducing a jelly material into a splice body and splice cover made from an electrically insulating material. The jelly prevents the infiltration of water or moisture into the holes of the closed splice body into which the spliced wires are led. The splice body and cover are formed with a plurality of grooves that correspond to each other such that when the splice cover is closed over the splice body, the grooves form the holes into which the electrical wires are led. The splice cover may be in more than one piece. A conducting material is disposed across the interior of the splice for penetrating the covers on coated electrical wires to effect the splice by creating an electrical contact between the main and branch wires. When the splice cover is closed the waterproof jelly spreads over the outer surfaces of the wires.