Abstract: A motor vehicle panel, in particular motor vehicle door which comprises a lighting unit and an energy accumulator unit arranged in the door leaf for supplying energy to at least the lighting unit. According to the invention, the energy accumulator unit is coupled to the lighting unit via at least one detachable electric connection.

Abstract: A fence post cap assembly includes a cap body, a hanger, and a stabilization body. The hanger has a support end portion extending through the cap body and at least one free end portion disposed above the cap body, extending in a first direction, and configured to receive a hanging device. The stabilization body is engaged to the support end portion of the hanger below the cap body and includes first and second ends extending in opposite directions. The fence post cap assembly is configured to engage a free end of a fence post with the stabilization body disposed within the fence post whereby the first and second ends of the stabilization body are configured to contact walls in the interior of the fence post to stabilize the hanger.

Abstract: An asymmetrically shaped handheld controller and harness assembly for securing safety accessories to the handheld controller for electric personal mobility devices (EPMDs), and a kit thereof, generally includes an asymmetrically shaped handheld controller, an adjustable and a flexible strap that is perforated along its length, releasable connectors that secure the flexible strap about the controller, and headlight and taillight assemblies. The flexible strap conforms to at least three sides of the controller and has an oblong aperture sized to allow access through the strap to a thumb control on the controller. Stabilizing side members may connect accessories including horns, bells, and mirrors to the flexible strap. The controller is configured to wirelessly connect to EPMDs. The taillight operates as a brake light.

Abstract: A glove, in particular a work glove, has a palm section covering the palm of the hand, a back section covering the back of the hand and a trigger device. The trigger device is provided at the point on the glove which, when the glove is being worn, rests against the radial side of the metacarpophalangeal joint of the index finger of a user's hand. The glove has a band-like base body, which comprises the palm section and the back section, wherein the trigger device is, at least for the most part, provided on a tongue of the base body, which protrudes on the finger side beyond at least one of the finger-side edge of the palm section and an imaginary extension of the finger-side edge of the palm section.

Abstract: Herein is described an invention that efficiently detects and reports vehicle impact with fixed or temporary roadway safety devices. A multitude of sensors may report road events via a single cellular or fiber optic gateway thereby substantially reducing acquisition and recurring cost. The use of a mesh network to connect these sensors provides low duty cycle monitoring. Extremely low-power circuity that allows for multi-year battery life of small, light-weight solar photovoltaic panel is achievable through precise node-to-node timing. Radio transmission and reception is limited to a few milliseconds in each second. The novel mesh network architecture does not utilize an external coordinating signal, timing signal, or connection. Synchrony is maintained internal to the mesh network. Duty cycles of less than approximately 0.01% are achievable.

Abstract: The spot downlight apparatus includes a power head, a tubular body, a back cover, a light source plate, a heat sink, in insulation layer and a lens module. The power head is connected to an external power source. The power head has a rotation structure. The tubular body is made of metal material. The tubular body has a front opening and a back opening. The tubular body is fixed to the rotation structure so as to be manually rotated with respect to the power head. The back cover is fixed to the back opening of the tubular body. The light source plate is mounted with a LED module. The heat sink has a platform holder and a sidewall. The lens module has a top part and a bottom wall.

Abstract: In order to provide a temporary lighting solution in extreme weather or lighting conditions, this application has been conceived. A set of blowers will continuously operate to inflate a long cylindrical tube in which a light has been placed to illuminate a designated area. The means of illumination for the device will be an LED light that is mounted to a plate on the top of an inflatable tube. Ventilation holes on the plate to mount the LED light and heat sinks are incorporated to dissipate the heat that is generated by this light.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a portable indication system, including an indication device and a control device. The indication device has a cover, a printed circuit board, and an indicator. The control device has an operation interface, a wireless transmission module, and a micro-processor. The indicator has a light transmissive member detachable with the cover and a light emitting member that is assembled inside the light transmissive member. A length of the light emitting member penetrates into the interior of the cover to form a connection portion electrically connected with the printed circuit board, and the rest of length of the light emitting member is located outside the cover to form a projection portion coved by the light transmissive member. This invention is designed with a fast-detached mechanism facilitating users to replace the destructed light emitting member or modify the light emitting member by themselves according to their need.

Abstract: Carrying cases for electronic flares or other electronic signal emitting devices and related systems and methods.

Abstract: Disclosed is a lighting tower (100) with a Light Emitting Diode (LED) (106). The lighting tower (100) comprises a Base Unit (102), an inflatable balloon (104), a blower (108), and a stabilizing rod (114). The inflatable balloon (104) is coupled to the Base Unit (102). The LED array (106) coupled to a top end of the inflatable balloon (104) with inward facing of the LED (106) in the inflatable balloon (104). In one aspect, the blower (108) lifts up the inflatable balloon (104) with the LED array (106). In another aspect, the blower (108) simultaneously controls a temperature at a junction of the LED (106).

Abstract: COB (Chip On Board) cover-plate light has surface similar with house switch cover-plate with at least one of toggle switch, dimmer switch, round switch, rocket switch, twist switch, and switch cover-plate has built-in number of the COB light source(s) install on side of inner wall of COB light to emit the light inward through multiple reflection and refraction of light-beam to get even brightness emit out from front surface where has at least one of (1) at least one of optic treatments, opaque, whiten, and (2) at least one of heat-transfer, sticker, printing, painting the preferred design, art, cartoon, character, sport-team, clubs, school-team logo or arts of front surface.

Abstract: A stable base supports a handle portion of an emergency light. The stable base has three legs which can be placed selectively in any of three configurations. In a first configuration, the legs are generally transverse to an axis of the emergency light handle, to form a tripod-like support on approximately level ground. In a second configuration, the legs are disposed downwardly so as to be generally parallel to the axis of the handle portion, such that the tips of the legs are disposed downward and are adapted to be inserted into the ground to resist high winds and gusts. In a third configuration, the legs are raised upward such that the tips of the legs are disposed adjacent to the handle portion of the emergency light, and are adapted to be inserted into a container for storage or shipping.

Abstract: An assembly comprises an enclosure (10) including an enclosure interior (12) configured to retain articles therein. An electrically conductive means (30) can electrically connect the enclosure (10) to a source of electrical power (31) for providing electrical energy to the enclosure (10) for application to an operation that relies on electric energy for its performance and takes place at the enclosure interior (12). The assembly includes a light source (16), the position of which is adjustable so as to illuminate any selected one of a plurality of locations within the enclosure interior (12). An electrically conductive line (17) is electrically configured to be connected at the enclosure (10) to the source of electrical power (31) and connected to the light source (16) for providing electrical energy to the light source (16).

Abstract: A portable light includes a base and a light source supported by the base. The base includes at least two deployable legs, wherein the legs cooperate with the base in providing a three point support for the light, e.g., for aiding stability. The at least two deployable legs may include a brace between the legs, wherein the legs when braced cooperate with the base in providing the three point support, e.g., for aiding stability. The portable light may also include a pole on the base and the light source on the pole; and the pole may be a telescoping pole.

Abstract: An apparatus for illuminating an area of interest of a user and a method of illuminating an area of interest in the hand of a user is provided. The apparatus is received by the user's wrist and oriented such that the area of interest is illuminated when pressure is applied to the apparatus. The apparatus includes a band with a power source, a light source, and a pressure sensor. The user may maneuver the apparatus and apply pressure to the pressure sensor to enable the illuminating device to illuminate the area of interest and release the pressure sensor to disable the illuminating device.

Abstract: A warning assembly structured to be attached to load transporting equipment, said warning assembly comprising: a housing, a detection assembly, an indicator assembly, and an activation mechanism. An attachment structure is used to attach the housing to the load transporting equipment. The detection assembly is generally disposed on the housing and is configured to determine at least a vertical distance from an initial position. The indicator assembly is also disposed on the housing and comprises a sound indicator and/or a visual indicator. The activation mechanism is operatively connected to the indicator assembly and/or the detection assembly, and is generally configured to automatically activate and/or deactivate the sound indicator and/or visual indicator upon the occurrence of a predetermined condition. The activation mechanism may also be configured to manually control the sound indicator and/or the visual indicator.

Abstract: Carrying cases for electronic flares or other electronic signal emitting devices and related systems and methods.

Abstract: A light fixture located in a hazardous environment is described herein. The light fixture can include a housing having at least one wall that forms a cavity, where the housing meets applicable standards for the hazardous environment. The light fixture can also include a sensor assembly disposed within the cavity, where the sensor assembly includes a sensor power supply configured to generate power for an intrinsically safe sensor disposed outside the housing in the hazardous environment and a sensor control module configured to provide control for the intrinsically safe sensor. The light fixture can further include at least one light fixture component disposed within the housing.

Abstract: The subject matter of this specification can be embodied in, among other things, a mobile device accessory includes a housing defining an attachment surface that is configured to engage a mobile device, a wearable component configured to be worn by a user of the mobile device, a separation detector configured to detect separation of the wearable component relative to the housing, and provide a signal when the wearable component becomes separated from the housing, and an alarm device configured to activate in response to the signal. Alternatively, the mobile device accessory may be a standalone device not designed to be attached to a mobile device.

Abstract: A system for detecting a vehicle traveling a designated direction of travel on a roadway includes a sign having a front surface and a back surface. The sign may include a sign boundary marker that is different in color than a color of the front surface. One or more light panels such as an LED light panel is affixed to the sign such as to its front surface. The light emitting elements may lie below a top plane of the light panel. A color of a top surface of the light panel matches a color on the front surface of the sign over which the light panel is placed. A vehicle motion detector or proximity detector is oriented in a direction and has a detection zone for detecting moving vehicles in proximity to the sign. The detector illuminates the lights of the light panel after detecting a moving vehicle in proximity to the sign.

Abstract: Systems and methods for nonverbally communicating patient comfort data are disclosed herein. In some embodiments, the systems and methods may include one or more operations including receiving patient comfort data associated with one or more patients through a patient comfort level input device during a course of a treatment session, transmitting the patient comfort data associated with one or more patients received through the patient comfort level input device, and alerting one or more practitioners of the patient comfort data associated with one or more patients received through the patient comfort level input device.

Abstract: There is provided a multipurpose disaster safety lantern including a top body in which a lighting light emitting diode (LED) is accommodated, and which has a reflective guide and a lens configured to direct a light beam radiated from the lighting LED and is formed of rubber having elasticity, an air discharge protrusion which is arranged on aside surface of the top body to communicate with a space between a front surface of the top body and the lens and is formed of rubber having elasticity, and an inside of which is empty, a main body which is coupled to the top body and which forms a body of the lantern, and at least one first LED bar provided on a surface of the main body along a longitudinal direction of the main body.

Abstract: Provided is an information processing apparatus, including a calculation section which calculates a proficiency level of a user for operations performed by the user for achieving a prescribed objective based on history information related to the operations and attribute information related to physical features of the user, and a generation section which generates advice for achieving the objective based on the proficiency level calculated by the calculation section.

Abstract: A portable light may comprise: a light body having an illumination, e.g., white, light source and a laser light source supported thereby, each source being selectively energizable for producing light; and a switch for selectively energizing the illumination light source and/or laser light source. The laser light source is configured to provide a plane of laser light, so as to create a line of laser light on objects illuminated by the plane of laser light. The laser light source may include a cylindrical lens to create the plane of laser light. The plane of laser light may be rotatable relative to the light body. A TIR optical element may also be disposed in front of the illumination light source for receiving the light produced thereby.

Abstract: Provided here is a multifunctional tool functioning as a mobile device holder, a safety hammer and a cutter for use in a car. Generally, the multifunctional tool body has a top cover containing magnet(s), a bottom cover, a striking assembly with a striking mechanism disposed between the top and bottom covers, a blade disposed on the outer surface of the body and a clip disposed on the bottom cover. The multifunctional tool is secured to a vehicle vent and can is used to break window glass and/or cut a seat belt in an emergency and to magnetically secure a mobile device for easy accessibility.

Abstract: A lighting device includes a bar or tube shaped light pipe, having colored lines extending along and within it, and a light source coupled to the light pipe such that, when the light source is energized, the light pipe projects at least a first portion of the light out a side surface.

Abstract: In order to obtain an illuminating device that can carry out optimum illumination corresponding to various usage modes, the illuminating device includes a grip held by an operator and extending in a vertical direction; a battery connected to a lower end of the grip; and an irradiation part connected to an upper end of the grip, and the irradiation part is connected to the grip so that the irradiation part can be turned between a first position extending from the upper end of the grip to an upper side and a second position extending from the upper end of the grip to a lower side, a first lamp is provided on a grip-side end part of the irradiation part, and a second lamp is provided on a side surface of the irradiation part.

Abstract: A delicate tissue retraction system having a retractor, an introducer and a clamp mechanism. The retractor has a hollow retractor passage and the introducer has an introducer channel extending from a proximal introducer end to a distal introducer end. The introducer is configured to be removably installed within the retractor. The clamp mechanism is on the introducer and includes a probe shaft receptacle suspended inwardly from the introducer wall to form one or more open spaces between the introducer wall and the probe shaft receptacle. The probe shaft receptacle has a clamp passage that is axially aligned with the introducer channel and dimensioned to receive the shaft of a navigation probe therethrough. The probe shaft receptacle has a clamp configured to selectively reduce a size of at least a first portion of the clamp passage to selectively hold the probe shaft at a fixed position relative to the introducer.

Abstract: An inflatable flying disc includes an inflatable annular body having an air inlet to inflate and deflate the flying disc; a base membrane being attached to the inflatable annular body along a peripheral edge; a first membrane being attached to the base membrane along the perimeter of the first membrane. The base membrane and the first membrane is form a water-tight compartment.

Abstract: A lighting device comprising a plurality of components (2) provided for generating radiation, a plurality of row lines (Z1, Z2) and a plurality of column lines (S1, S2, . . . , S5) is specified, wherein the components are in each case electrically conductively connected to a row line and to a column line and the lighting device is provided for the simultaneous operation of at least two components. A lighting arrangement comprising such a lighting device and a method for operating a lighting device are furthermore specified.

Abstract: An adjustable solar-charged lamp configured to collect and store energy from the sun and to illuminate the lamp with the stored energy, the lamp including a housing, a lens engaged with the housing; a solar collector attached to the housing; a battery and a light emitting device disposed within an interior of the housing and in communication with the solar collector; and a hanger assembly pivotally attached to the housing, wherein the solar collector is repositionable to the hanger assembly to provide maximum exposure to a light source, such as the sun.

Abstract: A portable panic alarm assembly includes a housing and an audible alarm device mounted within the housing. The alarm device is electrically and operably interconnected between first and second alarm contacts. A battery mounted within the housing has a pair of oppositely charged electrodes. A first electrode is connected to the first alarm contact. An actuator switch is slidably mounted in the housing and includes an actuator contact. The actuator switch is operably alternated between an open state, wherein the second battery electrode is disconnected from the second alarm contact to deactivate the alarm and a closed state, wherein the second battery electrode is connected to the second alarm contact to activate and sound the alarm.

Abstract: An electrically conductive carriageway marking includes a carrier strip, electrically conductive wires extending along the carrier strip, an electrically insulating covering layer covering the wires, a power feed formed by an interface connecting the wires to a supply line, and interfaces arranged spaced apart from each other along the carriageway marking and having electrical contact areas. The contact areas include contact elements protruding laterally from the carriageway marking, and the supply line is connectable to a first contact area of the wires and a second contact area of the wires by electrical contacts that can be tapped off. In the region of the contact areas the covering layer is formed by a detachable adhesive protective strip, and the protective strip is connected via predetermined break points or perforations to adjoining sections of the covering layer, and the wires are exposed by detaching the protective strip.

Abstract: Methods and devices for attaching a battery to a helmet and attaching a battery to an additional device are disclosed. A battery may be mounted to the rear center of a helmet. Attaching and detaching a battery to and from a helmet may be performed with a tool or by hand. The battery may be used to power multiple devices through separate contacts, and a device may be attached to the battery while the battery mounted to a helmet. The battery also may be detached from the helmet and serve as a portable energy source.

Abstract: The invention concerns a photovoltaic tile free from wires and respective connectors for the electrical connections among tiles. The electrical connections are made by bushings integrated in the tiles, in the overlapping areas thereof, and electrically connected one to another by a removable pin connector. The assembly composes a roofing surface made of several equal or alike tiles, in case suitably interfaced, positioned on surfaces exposed to sun rays such as roofs, roofings or something else. The photovoltaic tile is provided with a frame made of plastic material with conventional means for fastening to the roof rafters and is characterized by means for a stable electrical and mechanical connection among adjacent tiles.

Abstract: Provided is an organic light-emitting element improved in luminous efficiency and lifetime. The organic light-emitting element includes a pair of electrodes and an organic compound layer placed between the pair of electrodes, in which the organic compound layer includes an iridium complex having a benzo[f]isoquinoline of a specific structure as a ligand and a heterocycle-containing compound of a specific structure.

Abstract: Embodiments relate to a mobile security device, system and method. The mobile security device includes a base and at least one sensor. The base has a housing defining a first end and a second end. The base includes a base power source and a base controller coupled to the base power source and configured for wireless communication. The at least one sensor is removably coupled to the first end of the base and communicates therewith. The at least one sensor is configured to provide at least one of motion sensing, CO2/smoke sensing, vibration sensing, light sensing, and temperature/humidity sensing. The at least one sensor includes a sensor housing; a sensor power source; and a sensor controller coupled to the sensor power source and configured for wireless communication.

Abstract: An apparatus for a user portable lighting system. In the system, multiple spaced apart lighting features arranged about a circumferential surface about the user in a substantially 360 degree field of user view to provide a hands-free lighting system.

Abstract: In some aspects of the disclosure, an attachable lighting device has a lighting assembly which includes a light housing, an attaching base, and one or more optical sources. The light housing is attached to the top of the attaching base and contains the one or more optical sources. The attachable lighting device has a receiving base which is attachable to an attachment surface of a boat. The attaching base is attachable to the receiving base.

Abstract: A media player device having an integrated ground-illuminating flashlight provides hands-free ground illumination while walking. The media player device includes a lanyard attached to a first end of a housing, a first lamp located at a second end of the housing for use as an ordinary flashlight, and a second lamp located on a front side of the housing and directed at an acute angle from the housing toward the second end of the housing, so that the ground in front of a wearer of the media player device is illuminated. A speaker for reproducing the audio generated by the media player device may also be located on the front of the housing to provide audibility of the playback audio, or may alternatively be located on the first end or side of the housing. Controls are provided on the front or side of the housing to provide easy access when wearing the device.

Abstract: An emergency lighting apparatus comprises an elongate substrate adapted to pivot and hang from a door knob like a lever and define a handhold in a first end and support a motion sensor and a light array at a second end. The emergency lighting apparatus also includes a motion detecting lighting device comprising the motion sensor and the light array. A method is disclosed for hanging the elongate substrate on the door knob via the handhold for egress lighting and removing the elongate substrate from the door knob for use as a flashlight via the handhold.

Abstract: Systems and methods may provide purchasing suggestions to consumers based on the emotional, financial, social or physiological state of the consumer. The state of a consumer is based on data that may be collected from a variety of sources, including image data and biosensor data collected at the point of sale, as well as data accessible via smart phone or stored elsewhere. The systems and methods may be practiced in the context of a vending machine, bricks-and-mortar store, on-line store, or other venue.

Abstract: A heads-up display has a display panel which displays information related to a partial pressure of oxygen in a breathing gas. The display panel comprises a first indicia, a second indicia, a third indicia, and a fourth indicia. The first indicia and the fourth indicia respectively indicate a near hyperoxic condition and a near hypoxic condition. The second indicia and the third indicia together indicate the partial pressure of oxygen in the breathing gas.

Abstract: The disclosure illustrates a fish lure vocalization device which includes a main body defining an enclosed chamber inside. A vocalization module, a control module and a battery are disposed in the chamber. The vocalization module has a box in which an electromagnet and a metal diaphragm are disposed. The control module is used to control the electromagnet. A magnet is disposed on the metal diaphragm. The magnet is attracted by the electromagnet after the magnetic force is produced by electrifying the electromagnet, to deform the metal diaphragm to make sound. Thereby, the purpose of luring the fish to take the bait may be achieved.

Abstract: A warning system includes one or more modularized alarm subsystems and one or more modularized coupling devices for coupling the alarm subsystems in various manners. The alarm subsystem can include a signaling device and a modularized protection housing. The signaling device operates to provide an alarm in an event of a predetermined situation. The modularized protection housing is configured to mount the signaling device and a coupling device. The coupling device is configured to couple the modularized protection housing with another modularized protection housing therethrough. The modularized protection housing is configured to interchangeably mount different types of signaling devices. The coupling device is further configured to engage another coupling device.

Abstract: A signal column includes a rod-shaped, transparent housing, inside of which a rod-shaped signal generator is arranged. At least one light distribution element is arranged in the housing between the signal generator and the transparent housing, wherein the light distribution element directs light evenly from light sources of the signal generator to the housing wall.

Abstract: A vehicle emergency light beam system for the purpose of coupling to a disabled vehicle in order to warn oncoming motorists with indirect lighting. The rear facing light utilizes a programmable plurality of light fixtures each of which is directed using a light visor extension in a manner that avoids blinding an approaching driver. The device can emit various light colors and modes such as strobe, flashing, or constant light making it versatile in the event of a breakdown no matter what time of day it is. The device may be removably coupleable to a vehicle or alternately integrated into a vehicle's body.

Abstract: A lighting device (1) and a method of manufacturing a lighting device is provided. The lighting device comprises an envelope (100), a light generating unit (120), a stem (130) arranged to support the light generating unit inside the envelope, and a mechanical fastening part (110) arranged to fasten the light generating unit at the stem. The mechanical fastening part comprises at least one protrusion (115) and the light generating unit comprises at least one hole (126) adapted to mate with the at least one protrusion so as to fasten the light generating unit to the mechanical fastening part.

Abstract: A device for communicating a physical touch is disclosed. The device including: an array of pistons numbering greater than 25 per square inch, each piston having a contact surface; an actuator array to independently move each piston; and a controller to determine a depth position of each piston in the array of pistons, wherein each of the pistons comprises a cylinder and a pin disposed in the cylinder. The device may be used with a communication system including a high speed data transmission and sensory system to reproduce the sensation of touch by translating an actuation of the array pins. The actuation may be affected by a controlled continuous transfer of a fluid between pressure zones. Additional sensory effects including texture, softness, humidity, chemistry and temperature may be transmittable through the device.

Abstract: An apparatus and method for controlling indicator lights in a device is described. The apparatus includes a first visual indicator that indicates a status of a first activity, a second visual indicator that indicate a status of a second activity, and a control circuit adjusting an intensity for the first visual indicator when the first visual indicator is illuminated in response to the status of the first activity and adjusting an intensity for the second visual indicator when the second visual indicator is illuminated in response to the status of the second activity. The method includes providing a first signal to a first indicator light indicating a status for a first activity, providing a second signal to a second indicator light indicating a status for a second activity, and providing a third signal to the first and second indicator lights that adjusts the brightness of the lights.