Abstract: A lightening device for a shoe having a receiving portion provided in the heel of the shoe body, the receiving portion is covered with an openable lid, a driving assembly is received in the receiving portion, a plurality of electro-luminescent pieces connecting with the driving assembly are provided in a transparent instep of the shoe. Thereby, the battery in the driving assembly can make the electro-luminescent pieces always lighten; a control circuit controls the effect of steady lightening or flashing of the electro-luminescent pieces. Particularly, when the battery is exhausted, a user can lift the lid to expose the driving assembly to change for a new battery, after that, the lightening device can be activated again to lighten when the lid is closed.

Abstract: A shoe sole includes one or more openings formed in the peripheral portion for receiving one or more light devices. The light device each includes a circuit board received in a casing and having a switch, and one or more light bulbs. One or more batteries are coupled to the light bulbs for energizing the light bulbs. A cap is detachably secured to each of the casings with peripheral flanges or ribs or with threads, and includes a tube for being forced to engage with the switch and to actuate and energize the light bulbs when the cap is depressed.

Abstract: The invention provides a shoe having a built-in, electronic wear indicator device capable of signaling (a) extent of shoe sole wear, (b) loss of ability to cushion and absorb shock, and (c) a need to replace the shoe. The wear indicator device comprises (a) a sensor and microprocessor which can measure and report the use history of the shoe, (b) a wear indicator display which shows the consumer the current point in the shoe's life cycle and (c) a power source. The wear indicator device is installed between the midsole and outsole during the manufacturing process and is therefore, built-in and unobtrusive to the user.

Abstract: A system and method for producing an electronic image or message in moving footwear by the synchronous flashing of lights in an array. A shoe is provided having at least one array or lights visible on the exterior of the shoe. Within the shoe is circuitry that monitors when the shoe is in motion. By monitoring the change in pace in the stride of a person wearing the shoe, subsequent strides can be predicted. The lighting of the lights in the arrays is synchronized to the predicted strides just prior to that stride. As such, the lighting of the light arrays is synchronized to a stride when it occurs. By synchronizing the light arrays to a person's stride, images can be created on the footwear that would be comprehendible to any person watching the footwear on a moving person.

Abstract: A footwear sole is provided that comprises a first layer and a display element integral with the first layer. The first layer has a lower surface and an upper surface and is at least semi-transparent such that the display element is observable through the first layer.

Abstract: A midsole comprises a heel cup having a semi-rigid upper plate, a lower plate composed of a material that is softer than the upper plate, and at least one telescopic shock absorber between the upper and lower plates. The telescopic shock absorbers have one portion that collapses into a second portion when the shock absorber is loaded or compressed. On release of the load, the shock absorbers of the invention return only a controlled portion of the compressive load originally applied. A second embodiment has a translucent heel cup and shock absorbers and a lamp for illuminating the heel cup and shock absorbers.

Abstract: A lateral animation display sequentially illuminates individual images of an animated sequence. The display may be carried on a useful article, such as an item of wearing apparel or the like. An array of light sources illuminates a corresponding array of image frames depicting a stop-action sequence, such as stop-action images of a person running. An optional array of baffles confines light from each of the light sources to a corresponding one of the image frames. The individual light sources are sequentially activated so as to sequentially illuminate the corresponding image frames and thereby present an animated display of the stop-action sequence. A semi-transparent layer over the image frames obscures the images except when illuminated by the corresponding light source.

Abstract: A lighting device for footwear articles comprises a holding body designed for application to a footwear article, by a resilient clip, and for holding therein lighting elements supplied by one or more power supply batteries, and driven by a seismic switch, in turn controlled by a crepuscular switch, designed for supplying power only as the environment brightness level is less than a set value.

Abstract: The golf shoes of the invention comprise a level-measuring device comprising a transparent square fixed box installed inside the heel of the golf shoes, a ball having a round shape and made of opaque material wherein the ball rolls freely inside of the fixed box according to the movement of the shoes; first and second infrared emitting diodes which emit infrared light signals inside the fixed box where ball rolls; front, back, right, and left photosensors, which each output a signal after perceiving infrared light signal from the diodes; a microprocessor, which outputs a signal indicating the state of the golf shoes according to the signal outputted from the photosensors; a display device which shows the current state of shoes according to the signal for state of shoes outputted from microprocessor; a battery which supplies power to the first and second infrared emitting diodes and microprocessor; and an on-off switch.

Abstract: A replaceable elastic air cushion shoe structure includes a sole, and a vamp. The sole has a top provided with a plurality of oblique conical locking grooves and having a periphery provided with a plurality of waterproof ribs. The sole has a periphery defining a plurality of locking recesses each provided with a catch piece. The vamp has a bottom provided with a plurality of oblique conical locking blocks each locked in the locking groove of the sole. The bottom of the vamp defines a plurality of waterproof slots for receiving the waterproof ribs of the sole therein so that the vamp is integrally formed with the sole. A plurality of U-shaped snapping pieces are each secured in the bottom of the vamp and each have two sides each provided with a hook.

Abstract: A system to manufacture articles of footwear, shoe soles, shoe parts, clothing, or externally visible safety material having enhanced safety and visibility with reflective fluorescent safety particle chips, pieces, and shapes which are embedded, bonded, or mixed then are distributed in a pattern or at random throughout and integral to a bonding material which is a transparent or translucent elastomeric compound by extrusion or injection molding. The elastomers can consist of natural or synthetic rubbers, thermo plastic elastomers, vinyls (by which is meant polyvinylchloride plastics in transparent or translucent forms), plasticized vinyl (by which is meant polyvinylchloride plastics, with plastersizer, in transparent or translucent forms), butyl rubber, styrene butadiene rubber, GSR, urethane and all similar flexible transparent or translucent mediums with the reflective or fluorescent safety particle chips, pieces, and shapes distributed throughout the structure.

Abstract: A lighted slipper comprises a slipper body having an exterior surface defining an opening for receiving a foot of a wearer. The lighted slipper further includes a pair of light housings mounted to the exterior surface forward of the foot opening. Each light housing presents a planar top side and an aperture through a front side. A light is forwardly mounted within each light housing and electrically coupled to a battery which is also mounted on the exterior surface and provides an electric current for energizing each light. A switch housing encases the battery and includes a switch for selectively delivering current from the battery to the lights. A shaft is rotatably coupled to a hub within each light housing. A plurality of colored lenses are radially attached to a plate depending from said shaft such that the lenses may selectably be positioned between the light source and the front side aperture.

Abstract: Lights on footwear are flashed after a random time delay generated when a motion-responsive switch on the footwear has been closed to create an unpredictable, eye-catching light display.

Abstract: An athletic performance and entertainment device for use on footwear, for example, children shoes. More particularly, an entertainment device which can be attached to the tongue-area of a shoe for providing feedback to a user based on the user's performance during a selected physical activity. The user selects which activity he or she wishes to perform and presses the appropriate function button on the device. The wearer then performs the selected physical activity and the wearer's performance level is indicated by LEDs disposed on the device. A speaker may also be disposed on the device to provide audible feedback to the user. The device keeps track of improvements in performance by promoting the wearer through various award levels as performance increases, until all award levels have been mastered.

Abstract: Safety and sports equipment, as well as apparel and accessories, including one or more wire-like or flat electroluminescent lamps for illumination. The lamps may be powered by battery, solar energy, or any other suitable means of energy. The lamps may further be secured to an object, embedded within a rigid surface, or recessed within a material. The lamps may be either permanently, temporarily, or removably secured to the 6object that is being illuminated.

Abstract: The present invention, according to a preferred embodiment, is directed to portable electronic devices which operate on exhaustible power sources, for example, batteries. The electronic devices of the present invention comprise at least one signal switch and a microchip in communication with the switch wherein the switch is only capable of transmitting a signal to the microchip that the switch has been activated or deactivated. The microchip is in communication with the exhaustible power source of the electronic device and controls (i) the power on/off function of the device, (ii) at least one other function of the device in response to activation and deactivation signals from the switch, and (iii) an automatic shut off function in response to the receipt of an activation signal from the switch.

Abstract: A light module, including a battery, which is connected to one or two electrically conductive springs which support an LED at their outer end. The LED, when moved and lighted, provides an attractive moving light. Such module is useful in shoes where the movement of the walker moves the LED. The LED is especially effective when energized by a motion sensitive switch.

Abstract: The virtual intelligence shoe with a podiatric analysis system provided with a portable pair of shoe-like body types thereof, into two of which a miniature electronic module and an enclosed sensor mat are permanently embedded in the shoe-like with a mechanical air package enclosing the electronic module to serve as a shock absorption. A miniature electronic module comprises a transmitting circuit with pressure resistance, shoe temperature and warning buzzer for full memory capacity, which receives the variable pressure and temperature voltage signals, convert them into resistance (ohm) and Celsius, respectively. The electrical signals can be emitted in an infrared light signal.

Abstract: This invention relates to a device for converting physiologically derived energy to electric energy while walking in a form a low profile pneumatic electric power generator that is adapted for integration in a midsole of a shoe, to generate power as the wearer walks. The pneumatic electric generator in one embodiment, comprise a stator in a form of a closed loop passageway with inlet ports for compressed air and outlet ports for the exhaust. The generator rotor consists of plurality of freely movable, mechanically unrestrained but magnetically coupled segments. The pneumatic generator is based on reciprocating air hammer action. Also a pneumatic oscillator, consisting of a shuttle valve, pinholes, and two air chambers of different volumes, which is used create a pulsating compressed airflow for the reciprocating air hammer action is described.

Abstract: A method for mass producing midsoles for articles of footwear includes the following steps: forming first midsole portions of an article of footwear in predetermined sizes with a hollow area for receiving an insert and an aperture in at least one side of the first midsole portion for viewing the insert; forming inserts in predetermined sizes and shapes for placement in the hollow area of the first midsole portions; matching the predetermined size of the inserts to one or more predetermined sizes of first midsole portions; forming the size and shape of the hollow area and aperture for a given size first midsole portion to accommodate the predetermined size and shape of the insert; placing inserts into the hollow area of size matched first midsole portions; adjusting the position of the at least one aperture gasket along the side of the mold to align with the aperture in the first midsole portion; inserting the aperture gasket into the aperture of the first midsole portion to completely seal the aperture; pouri

Abstract: An apparatus and method of operation for measuring forces applied to a wearer's foot, the apparatus providing an indication to the wearer when forces on the foot exceed pre-selected upper limits or do not meet pre-selected lower limits. A body member is disclosed for attachment around the wearer's foot, the body member having an exterior sole and an interior sole portion covered by a rigid foot plate. The foot plate includes an upper support surface for contact with the foot. The interior sole portion includes at least one cavity within, with a force sensing unit attachable partially within the cavity. At least one strain gage is positioned at a midpoint on the force sensing unit, and the force sensing unit is connectable to the underside of the foot plate. An electronic means is mounted within the cavity and is electrically connected to the at least one strain gage.

Abstract: A lateral animation display is carried on a useful article, such as an item of wearing apparel or the like. In one example, a shoe is provided with an integral animated display. An array of light sources is disposed within the shoe. A corresponding array of image frames depicts a stop-action sequence, such as stop-action images of a person running. An optional array of baffles confines light from each of the light sources to a corresponding one of the image frames. The individual light sources are sequentially activated so as to sequentially illuminate the corresponding image frames and thereby present an animated display of the stop-action sequence.

Abstract: A light module for use with a plurality of light sources mounted to footwear, includes a power supply, an oscillator circuit, a power supply transmission circuit and a switch. The oscillation circuit supplies power to the light sources to sequentially cause illumination of the light sources. The switch has an open condition and a closed condition. A power transistor of the power supply transmission circuit has an input connected with the switch, and an output path connected between the power supply and the oscillation circuit for supplying power from the power supply to the oscillation circuit when the switch is closed and for terminating over time the supply of power from the power supply to the oscillation circuit when the switch is open. A bypass circuit includes diodes connected between the oscillation circuit and the switch to disable the oscillation circuit in order to continuously illuminate the light sources when the switch is closed. The bypass circuit is disabled when the switch is open.

Abstract: A boot (10) for a skating apparatus includes a first attachment (12) having a first recess (16). A second attachment (14) has a recess (18) that faces the first recess (16) of the first attachment (12). An illuminating device (20) may be inserted into the first recess (16) and the recess (18) of the second attachment (14) such that it is held in place on the boot (10). The first attachment (12) may also have a second recess (28) to retain a second illuminating device (24). The second illuminating device (24) may run from a heel (21) to a toe (26) of the boot (10) and is held in place by one or more sheaths (22).

Abstract: A decorative/warning luminous means emitting flashes only in a vibrating state and in the night and therefore consuming only very small amount of power. The decorative/warning luminous means includes an actuating unit consisting of serially connected photo-sensor circuit, resistor, and vibration switch and capable of detecting surrounding luminance and vibrating condition. The actuating unit has two ends connected to two electrodes of a DC power source and outputs a trigger signal that is a signal of voltage value detected at a position between the photo-sensor and the resistor for actuating the decorative/warning luminous means to produce flashes. The actuating unit is always in an open state and does not consume any power in the daytime, so long as the decorative/warning luminous means is not actuated.

Abstract: A retroreflective article (100, 200, 300) that has a retroreflective layer (120, 220, 320) that includes optical elements (121, 221, 321) and a specularly reflective layer (122, 222, 322), and a binder layer (110, 210, 310), that is the reaction product of an epoxy resin and polymer that has a silicon-containing, crosslinkable, terminal, functional groups. Retroreflective articles of this construction can demonstrate good abrasion resistance and laundering durability.

Abstract: A method of lighting an athletic shoe includes selecting an athletic shoe having an upper having a sole attached thereto forming a bore in the sole and selecting a bore cover for covering the bore. The method includes activating a tubular chemiluminescent light source, inserting the activated light source into the athletic shoe sole bore, and attaching the bore cover for lighting a shoe sole of an athletic shoe. A selected athletic shoe has a transparent or translucent sole having a bore extending at least half the length of the sole. The athletic shoe apparatus includes an upper having a partially transparent sole attached thereto having a bore extending into the sole at least half the length of the sole and having grooves formed on one end thereof and an activated chemiluminescent tube removably inserted into the sole bore and the sole bore cover attached with bayonet connector tabs into the grooves formed on one end of the sole bore.

Abstract: A light distribution system includes an area light emitting portion, a light source for supplying light to an input edge of the light emitting portion for conduction within the light emitting portion and emission therefrom, and a power source for the light source. A holder may be provided for the light emitting portion. The holder may be made of a flexible material to permit the holder to conform to a contoured surface such as the arm or other body part of a person. Also, a flexible band or belt may be provided for personal wear. The light distribution system may include an additional light source which is directional so it can be seen at a greater distance than the area light emitting portion. An information display system controlled by an interactive switch may also be provided for displaying selected information.

Abstract: A child's footwear is disclosed and includes comprises-a boot member having a foot enclosing member and a lower leg encircling member attached to the foot enclosing member, a fastening mechanism having a strap and hook-and-loop fastener components for fastening the lower leg encircling member about the child's lower leg, and a signalling mechanism constructed of reflective material. The signalling mechanism has an elongate configuration in the form of an exclamation point and extends substantially from an upper extremity of the lower leg encircling member to a juncture between the lower leg encircling member and the foot enclosing member, a non-vertical orientation, and at least two rows of stitches, one of which is spaced along each side of the signalling mechanism such that the signalling mechanism is caused to bulge convexly outwardly between the two rows of stitches.

Abstract: Footwear for improving the visibility of the wearer uses a circuit including a mechanically operated pressure switching mechanism, disposed in the footwear, to turn a lighting system off and on. The switch is responsive to pressure from the foot of the wearer. When a wearer raises a foot from the ground, the lighting system is activated. When the foot is returned to the ground, the lighting system is deactivated. The system may be disabled by removing a source of power from the circuit, or through the provision of a mechanically operable deactivation mechanism.

Abstract: A light flasher for an article of apparel includes one or more lamps that produce light visible from the exterior of the apparel. A switch, which may be of the mechanical or electronic variety, causes a switch closure responsive to motion of the apparel. A circuit, attached to the switch and the light, causes the lights to illuminate in a series of random duration flashes for a predefined time interval in response to the closure of the switch.

Abstract: An overshoe construction (10) for athletic shoes (100) wherein the construction (10) includes a cover member (20) dimensioned to overlie the upper portion of the athletic shoe (100) and provided with an accessory unit (12) which includes a pocket member (30) and at least one strap member (32) adapted to releasably engage a miniature flashlight (50).

Abstract: A light-flashing system for flashing lights on and off and for generating a pattern of illumination for a plurality of lights in response to intermittent switch closures. The system includes a battery, a plurality of light-emitting elements, a plurality of transistors which enable the illumination of the light-emitting elements, a switch, a capacitor, and a pattern-generation circuit. The battery powers the light-emitting elements and the pattern-generation circuit. The switch intermittently clocks the pattern-generation circuit and enables the flow of current in certain of the transistors, allowing illumination of certain of the light-emitting elements in response to changes in inertial forces caused by movement of the flashing light system. The capacitor is connected in parallel to the battery such that the capacitor stores electrical charge when the switch is closed and continues to enable the flow of current through certain of the transistors after the switch is opened.

Abstract: This invention comprises footwear having a power source and switching mechanism mounted in the heel under padding and an electroluminescent wire mounted in a predetermined position on the footwear to provide illumination. The electroluminescent wire comprises a thin linear light source wherein light is produced by activating an electroluminescent phosphor with high alternating electric current. The phosphor is located between two electrically conductive wires, one in the core or center of the phosphor layer and one on the outside of the phosphor layer with spirals about the wire. The electroluminescent wire is connected to a control circuit for converting the battery power to alternating current. When an individual applies force to the bottom of the footwear or motion, a vibration sensitive switch activates the circuit causing the electroluminescent phosphor to become lighted. The wire may be positioned along the out sole inside and outside or along the tongue or other position on the footwear.

Abstract: A universal safety light includes a housing enclosing an electro-luminescent element and a transparent area for enabling viewing of the electro-luminescent element, the housing also enclosing a DC power source and all electrical circuit means required for supplying power from said DC power source to said electro-luminescent element, including an AC/DC inverter circuit and a switch for turning said electro-luminescent element on and off according to predetermined times and cycles, and an attachment device for attaching the universal safety light to a variety of objects.

Abstract: A shoe has an activity level meter that displays, in a highly noticeable fashion, such as by lighting bright LEDs, the highest level of activity reached by a wearer of the shoe. In one embodiment, the display is a three-element LED display in which zero to three LEDs flash briefly, but brightly each time the weight of the wearer is fully pressed against the inner sole of the shoe during a period of activity. A period of time after the activity ends, the LEDs light again for a longer period of time to indicate the highest level of activity reached during the activity period.

Abstract: A shoe in the side of its upper or along its outsole has a transparent diffusing element with a convex front face and a multitude of facets in its back face. A pocket opens out of the back face and contains a light emitting diode which is connected to a energizing module in the outsole of the shoe. The circuit contains a switch which is sensitive to impacts, and a battery, and when the switch is subjected to an impact of sufficient magnitude, the circuit impresses across the diode an electrical potential that is derived from the battery. The electrical potential illuminates the diode and the illumination spreads through the diffusing element, reflecting off the facets of its back face so that the diffusing element illuminates large areas on the shoe.

Abstract: A light module for use with a plurality of light sources mounted to footwear, includes a power supply for supplying power; an oscillation circuit for sequentially supplying power to the light sources to sequentially cause illumination of the light sources, the oscillation circuit including first and second transistors, each having an input connected to the switch circuit and an output path connected in series with a light source, first and second capacitive circuits connected between the inputs of the first and second transistors, respectively, and the output paths of the second and first transistors, respectively; and a switch circuit which supplies power to the oscillation circuit during movement of the light module and which prevents the supply of power to the oscillation circuit when the light module stops moving, the switch circuit including a third transistor having an input and an output path connected between the power supply and the oscillation circuit, a capacitive circuit connected between one term

Abstract: Flashing footwear includes at least one light source, e.g., an LED, located on an external surface of the footwear so as to be visible, such as the rear of the heel. A power source, such as a battery, provides sufficient power to light the light source to cause illumination in response to a switch actuated by the condition of motion of the footwear so as to change between open and closed positions. A circuit is combined with the battery and switch to form a module arranged in the heel of the footwear. This circuit directs power from the battery to the LED to cause the LED to illuminate for a period of time in response to a change of the switch from the closed position to the open position and/or to light continuously while the switch is closed.

Abstract: Light distribution systems include a light emitting portion, a light source for supplying light to the light emitting portion and a power source for the light source. A sealed holder or pocket may be provided for the light emitting portion. The light emitting portion may be located on an upper portion of a shoe and include a raised or relieved area from which light is emitted. The light distribution systems may include an additional light source which is directional so it can be seen at a greater distance than the light emitting portion. An information display system may also be provided, including a liquid crystal display located on an upper portion of a shoe, and a motion sensor for controlling operation of the display.

Abstract: A lighting arrangement for footwear includes an electro-luminescent strip enclosed within a protective sleeve, the sleeve in turn being situated within a lace or strap of the footwear.

Abstract: A illumination arrangement for a shoe includes a D.C. power supply, a DC-AC inverter, and an electro-luminescent element which can be mounted on a surface of an upper portion of the shoe, or with a transparent area of the bottom portion of the shoe. The DC power supply and DC-AC inverter may be mounted in the bottom of the shoe.

Abstract: An illumination arrangement for a shoe includes a power supply and an electro-luminescent element which can be mounted on a surface of an upper portion of the shoe, or with a transparent area of the bottom portion of the shoe. The power supply, which includes a generator arranged to output power in response to motion of the shoe, may be mounted in the bottom of the shoe.

Abstract: A shoe decorated with a flexible lighted strip. The shoe has a light contained within its sole. A transparent flexible strip passes from the light within the sole outwardly and covers either a portion of the sole or a portion of the upper of the shoe. Preferably, the strip is made from plasticized polyvinyl chloride.

Abstract: A shoe includes a sole, an upper mounted on the sole, and a display assembly. The display assembly includes an outer translucent member with a perimeter region fixedly attached to an outer surface of the upper and a central portion raised from a plane of the outer surface to provide a sealed compartment. A decorative element is disposed within the compartment and sized to move freely therewithin, the central portion of the outer translucent member permitting visual inspection of the decorative element within the compartment.

Abstract: A lighted shoe apparatus includes a shoe having a shoe body, several externally visible light emitting elements mounted to the shoe body for lighting in a sequence, a logic circuit including an Or gate for supplying logic and power to the logic circuit, a clock for generating an output signal, a counter for converting the clock output signal into a number sequence, several And gates each corresponding and connected to one of the light emitting elements for receiving the number sequence and lighting the corresponding light emitting element selectively for certain numbers in the number sequence, a control switch for activating and deactivating the logic circuit, and an interconnection conductor electrically joining the Or gate and the control switch. The light emitting elements preferably each include a light emitting diode.

Abstract: A sole insert including: an iridescent film translucent or transparent lined on or in a transparent outer wall of an air-cushioning pad of a sole insert inserted in a shoe sole, and a color sheet covering and combinable with the air-cushioning pad, whereby upon a molding process of the pad with the color sheet to form a recess recessed in the pad and to form an inner wall revealing a background color inside the pad in contrast to the outer wall reflecting the iridescent colors from the iridescent film as lined on or in the outer wall. It will greatly enhance a decorative effect and visual interest for the wearer.

Abstract: A light-emitting safety device is embedded in the transparent heel of shoe and is composed of a base, a circuit board housed in a receiving space of the base, and a deformable cap engaged with the base. The circuit board is composed of a light-emitting body, a control integrated circuit, a battery, and two connection points. The cap is provided with a conductive member capable of connecting the two connection points so as to trigger the control integrated circuit to make the power supply available to the light-emitting body when the cap is deformed by the pressure of a foot wearing the shoe. As soon as the cap is relieved of the pressure of the foot, the cap is capable of recovering its original form such that the conductive member disengages the two connection points, thereby resulting in the interruption of the power supply to the light-emitting body.

Abstract: Footwear with optical fiber illuminating display areas provides emphasis on illuminating certain features of the footwear, such as trademarks, logos, team sports, cartoon characters, and other artistic designs primarily for advertising, decoration and enhancing the visibility of the wearer. Footwear with optical fiber illuminating display areas includes: an optical fiber panel(s) made visible through an opening, window, or transparent material on the sole, upper, or tongue portions of the footwear; a light emitting device(s) which transmits light into the optical fiber panel(s); components and circuits for making the light emitting device(s) and the illuminating optical fiber display areas intermittently flash, alternate flash, alternate colors, sequence in motion, activate by pressure or motion switching, activate by manual switching, or any combination thereof; and batteries for supplying power to the light emitting device and the components and circuits aforementioned.

Abstract: An improved module of the type having a light emitting diode and a wafer battery held in the case. The module has a case having a floor, a lighted end and an LED supporting cavity at the lighted end. An LED is supported in the case so that its lower conductor is adjacent the floor and its upper conductor is supported in a cantilevered manner from the transparent lens portion of the LED. A wafer battery having a positive and a negative terminal on each side thereof, is positioned so that one of its terminals continuously contacts the lower conductor of the LED and the upper conductor is positioned so that it is spaced from the other terminal of the wafer battery. A weight member is held above the upper terminal of the LED and the weight member has sufficient weight so that it will move the upper conductor downwardly when the weight is moving downwardly by inertia but will not have sufficient weight to move the upper conductor into contact with the wafer battery when the module is at rest.