Abstract: A Respirator-Attachable Lamp Unit. The lamp unit is attachable to a conventional respirator mask or gas mask without obstructing the mask or modifying its operation. The lamp unit, once installed, provides the user with a hands-free light source. The lamp unit may be formed in a horseshoe-shaped housing having a translucent front lens surrounding the speech module of the mask. An external power source may be provided for extended use situations. A user is able to select from a variety of wavelengths for the light emitted from the lamp unit. LED light elements are one type of light source employed by the lamp unit.

Abstract: Our invention, THE SHOE SHIMMER, is intended to consolidate in a neat and organized fashion the task of shoe shining. Whereas this task is not beloved because of the dirt and mess it leaves behind, we have eliminated the mess and have returned shoe shining to be a part of the morning routine in the home.