Abstract: Hands-free lighting systems are described. In one embodiment, a hands-free lighting system may comprise a light and a battery housing coupled to the light. The battery housing may be configured to be worn by a user. The hands-free lighting system may also comprise a power switch coupled to the battery housing. The power switch may be configured to be operated by a part of the arm of the user other than the hands. The power switch may include a touch-sensitive device having a capacitive surface.

Abstract: Touch-free lighting systems are described. In one embodiment, a touch-free lighting system may include a light, a battery housing, a pod coupled to the light and the battery housing, and a touch-free sensor coupled to the pod. The touch-free sensor may be configured to adjust a brightness of the light when activated. Methods of operating a touch-free lighting system are described. In one embodiment, a method may include adjusting a brightness of a light by activating a touch-free sensor coupled to the light.

Abstract: Illumination devices are described. Illumination devices may be for use with eyewear capable of being worn on a face of a user. In one embodiment, an illumination device may comprise a battery assembly having a battery housing and a battery connector. The battery assembly may be configured to be worn by the user. The illumination device may also comprise a light assembly having a light source coupled by a wire to a light connector. The light connector may be capable of being electrically coupled to the battery connector. The light assembly may be configured to be coupled to the eyewear. The illumination device may also comprise a hinge coupling hingedly coupling the light connector to the battery connector. The hinge coupling may have a closed configuration in which the light connector is electrically coupled to the battery connector. The hinge coupling may have an open configuration in which the light connector is not electrically coupled to the battery connector.

Abstract: Illumination devices are described. Illumination devices may be for use with eyewear capable of being worn on a face of a user. In one embodiment, an illumination device may comprise a battery assembly having a battery housing and a battery connector. The battery assembly may be configured to be worn by the user. The illumination device may also comprise a light assembly having a light source coupled by a wire to a light connector. The light connector may be capable of being electrically coupled to the battery connector. The light assembly may be configured to be coupled to the eyewear. The illumination device may also comprise a hinge coupling hingedly coupling the light connector to the battery connector. The hinge coupling may have a closed configuration in which the light connector is electrically coupled to the battery connector. The hinge coupling may have an open configuration in which the light connector is not electrically coupled to the battery connector.

Abstract: Touch-free lighting systems are described. In one embodiment, a touch-free lighting system may include a light, a battery housing, a pod coupled to the light and the battery housing, and a touch-free sensor coupled to the pod. The touch-free sensor may be configured to adjust a brightness of the light when activated. Methods of operating a touch-free lighting system are described. In one embodiment, a method may include adjusting a brightness of a light by activating a touch-free sensor coupled to the light.

Abstract: Illumination devices are described. Illumination devices may be for use with eyewear capable of being worn on a face of a user. In one embodiment, an illumination device may comprise a battery assembly having a battery housing and a battery connector. The battery assembly may be configured to be worn by the user. The illumination device may also comprise a light assembly having a light source coupled by a wire to a light connector. The light connector may be capable of being electrically coupled to the battery connector. The light assembly may be configured to be coupled to the eyewear. The illumination device may also comprise a hinge coupling hingedly coupling the light connector to the battery connector. The hinge coupling may have a closed configuration in which the light connector is electrically coupled to the battery connector. The hinge coupling may have an open configuration in which the light connector is not electrically coupled to the battery connector.

Abstract: Face shield assemblies for protecting a face of a user are described. The face shield assemblies may be configured for use with a light. In one embodiment, a face shield assembly comprises a face shield having a front shield. The face shield assembly may also comprise a shadow-reduction mount coupled to the face shield. The shadow-reduction mount may have an arm. The shadow-reduction mount may also have a light mount coupled to an end portion of the arm. The light mount may be configured to be coupled to the light. The shadow-reduction mount may be configured to position the light at or below an eye level of the user.

Abstract: Touch-free lighting systems are described. In one embodiment, a touch-free lighting system may include a light, a battery housing, a pod coupled to the light and the battery housing, and a touch-free sensor coupled to the pod. The touch-free sensor may be configured to adjust a brightness of the light when activated. Methods of operating a touch-free lighting system are described. In one embodiment, a method may include adjusting a brightness of a light by activating a touch-free sensor coupled to the light.

Abstract: Illumination devices are described. Illumination devices may be for use with eyewear capable of being worn on a face of a user. In one embodiment, an illumination device may comprise a battery assembly having a battery housing and a battery connector. The battery assembly may be configured to be worn by the user. The illumination device may also comprise a light assembly having a light source coupled by a wire to a light connector. The light connector may be capable of being electrically coupled to the battery connector. The light assembly may be configured to be coupled to the eyewear. The illumination device may also comprise a hinge coupling hingedly coupling the light connector to the battery connector. The hinge coupling may have a closed configuration in which the light connector is electrically coupled to the battery connector. The hinge coupling may have an open configuration in which the light connector is not electrically coupled to the battery connector.

Abstract: Touch-free lighting systems are described. In one embodiment, a touch-free lighting system may include a light, a battery housing, a pod coupled to the light and the battery housing, and a touch-free sensor coupled to the pod. The touch-free sensor may be configured to adjust a brightness of the light when activated. Methods of operating a touch-free lighting system are described. In one embodiment, a method may include adjusting a brightness of a light by activating a touch-free sensor coupled to the light.

Abstract: Dental mirrors which are self-cleaning are described. The dental mirror may include an interchangeable tip with a cleaning nozzle configured to direct a fluid such as water and/or air across a surface of a mirror. The dental mirror may also include a valve which can be rotated to adjust a flow of fluid to the cleaning nozzle.

Abstract: Illumination devices are described. In one embodiment, an illumination device includes a light configured to be coupled to eyewear or a mask, such as a surgical loupe or a dental loupe. The illumination device also includes a battery configured to be coupled to the light. The light and the battery may be connected by a light connector and a battery connector. The illumination device also includes a battery coupling device coupled to the battery. The battery coupling device may be configured to couple the battery to a body part of a user. For example, the battery coupling device may include arms that wrap around a back of a head of a user, and grip or hold the sides of a head of a user.

Abstract: Illumination devices are described. In one embodiment, an illumination device includes a light configured to be coupled to eyewear or a mask, such as a surgical loupe or a dental loupe. The illumination device also includes a battery configured to be coupled to the light. The light and the battery may be connected by a light connector and a battery connector. The illumination device also includes a battery coupling device coupled to the battery. The battery coupling device may be configured to couple the battery to a body part of a user. For example, the battery coupling device may include arms that wrap around a back of a head of a user, and grip or hold the sides of a head of a user.

Abstract: Touch-free lighting systems are described. In one embodiment, a touch-free lighting system may include a light, a battery housing, a pod coupled to the light and the battery housing, and a touch-free sensor coupled to the pod. The touch-free sensor may be configured to adjust a brightness of the light when activated. Methods of operating a touch-free lighting system are described. In one embodiment, a method may include adjusting a brightness of a light by activating a touch-free sensor coupled to the light.

Abstract: A loupe light that is compact and lightweight is described. The loupe light includes an adhesive that is electrically insulating and thermally conducting to help secure a wire supplying power to a light source. The loupe light also includes an end piece configured to help secure the wire as well.

Abstract: Magnetic stripe cards configured to be coupled to a ferromagnetic material are described. In one embodiment, a magnetic stripe card may include a substrate, a magnetic stripe coupled to the substrate, and at least one magnet coupled to the substrate. The magnet may have a magnetic pull force equal to or greater than that necessary to support a total weight of the substrate, the magnetic stripe, and the magnet when coupled to the ferromagnetic material.

Abstract: Dental mirrors which are self-cleaning are described. The dental mirror may include an interchangeable tip with a cleaning nozzle configured to direct a fluid such as water and/or air across a surface of a mirror. The dental mirror may also include a valve which can be rotated to adjust a flow of fluid to the cleaning nozzle.

Abstract: A hands-free filter assembly suitable for use with a loupe light is described. The hands-free filter assembly includes a filter that moves between an in-use position, where it is filtering light from the loupe light, and a non-use position, where it is not filtering light from the loupe light. The filter can be moved between the in-use position and the non-position without manual manipulation.

Abstract: A hands-free filter assembly suitable for use with a loupe light is described. The hands-free filter assembly includes a filter that moves between an in-use position, where it is filtering light from the loupe light, and a non-use position, where it is not filtering light from the loupe light. The filter can be moved between the in-use position and the non-position without manual manipulation.

Abstract: A loupe light that is compact and lightweight is described. The loupe light includes an adhesive that is electrically insulating and thermally conducting to help secure a wire supplying power to a light source. The loupe light also includes an end piece configured to help secure the wire as well.