Abstract: An improved illuminator with an adjustable beam pattern to be worn by medical and dental professionals includes a housing, a light-emitting diode (LED) disposed in the housing outputting light through a distal opening in the housing, an achromatic doublet lens mounted in the opening in the housing, and a singlet lens disposed between the LED and the achromatic lens. The distance between the singlet lens and the doublet lens may be adjustable, and/or distance between the LED and the singlet lens may be adjustable, through a threaded connections, for example. In the preferred embodiment, the achromatic doublet lens, the singlet lens, or both the singlet and the doublet lens have a planar surface.

Abstract: A headlight having a housing, a light assembly, at least one heat sink, and an air mover. The housing has a front end, a rear end, an air inlet, an air outlet, an intake chamber in fluid communication with the air inlet, an exhaust chamber in fluid communication with the air outlet, and a passageway establishing fluid communication between the intake chamber and the exhaust chamber. The passageway is positioned forward of both the air inlet opening and the air outlet opening. The heat sink is positioned in at least one of the intake chamber and the exhaust chamber. The air mover is supported by the housing in such a way as to move air into the housing through the air inlet, through the intake chamber, over the heat sink, through the exhaust chamber, and out of the housing through the air outlet.

Abstract: A combination hearing protector and illumination provider, including a right cup, a left cup, a band, a first light source, and a second light source. The right cup covers the right ear of a user. The left cup covers the left ear of the user. The band connects the right cup to the left cup and is worn over the top of the head of the user. The first light source is operatively connected to one of the right cup and the left cup and faces in a direction that is one of forward of the user and rearward of the user. The second light source is operatively connected to one of the right cup and the left cup and faces in a direction that is the other of forward of the user and rearward of the user. The first light source and the second light source illuminate in opposite directions to each other so as to illuminate forward of the user and rearward of the user.

Abstract: A bicycle light system has front and rear (white and red) lights with mounting brackets to secure on a bicycle helmet. A rechargeable battery is contained in the rear light casing, with an electrical cord extending between the front and rear light casings. The front light casing has controls for both front and rear lights, which can include different power levels and preferably a flash mode for the front light. 360° visibility preferably is provided via the front light, which projects colored light, such as amber, toward the sides. In a preferred embodiment the battery is rechargeable using a micro USB connection, a serial bus configuration widely used for cell phones, so that the battery will ordinarily be rechargeable via a cell phone recharging cable or a connection to a computer. Helmet mountings for the front and rear light casings have a quick-release feature enabling the lights to be easily and quickly removed from the helmet, such as for recharging.

Abstract: Various lighting devices are provided which may be used to advantageously illuminate areas of interest in a secure, convenient manner. In one example, a lighting device includes a headlamp. The headlamp includes a base, a body, and a light source. The base includes two support members and an aperture in each of the support members. The body is secured to the base through the apertures and is adapted to rotate relative to the base. The light source is in the body and positioned substantially between the two support members. The light source is adapted to rotate with the body relative to the base to adjust an angle of light emitted by the light source. As another example, related methods are also provided.

Abstract: A lighting device with thermal management may be, for example, a headlamp device that includes a light source and a housing. The housing includes a first portion comprising a first set of external surfaces adapted to operate as a first heat sink to dissipate heat from within the first portion. The light source is disposed within the first portion. The housing also includes a second portion comprising a second set of external surfaces adapted to operate as a second heat sink to dissipate heat from within the second portion. Substantially all external surfaces of the of housing are adapted to be exposed to ambient air when the headlamp device is in use and are included in the first and second sets of external surfaces. Methods and other lighting devices are also provided.

Abstract: A LED utility light includes a light head and a light head carrier for supporting the light head, wherein the light head has a light housing, a power source, and a LED light arrangement. The light arrangement includes at lest a light source provided within the light housing, wherein the light head is rotatably and detachably coupling with the light head carrier, so that light source having different light effects is selectively and rotatably adjusted by rotating the light head.

Abstract: The invention describes a hat or cap comprising a light or a plurality of lights within a visor portion of the hat or cap so as to improve the quality of light offered by such devices while maintaining the aesthetics and comfort of a standard hat or cap. In some embodiments, the hat or cap comprises an activation switch that adjusts the light in a number of different settings and may also include a solar panel located within the visor portion.

Abstract: Eyeglasses with lighting devices have a front end of each temple including a mount on the inner side and an attachment on the outer side. Each mount is fitted with a battery cover having a first electrode plate. Each attachment has battery compartments for receiving batteries. A second electrode plate is provided in the battery compartments of each attachment and in contact with each battery contained therein. Each attachment has one end formed with a second receiving cavity for receiving a switch and a front end having a curved third receiving cavity for receiving a light-emitting body whose received end is spherical. Each attachment is coupled to the corresponding mount such that a curved concave portion at the front end of each mount and the third receiving cavity of the corresponding attachment jointly form a spherical socket that allows the corresponding light-emitting body to rotate and provide multidirectional lighting.

Abstract: A head-mountable light can include a support structure configured to be secured to a mounting structure that is configured to be secured to a person's head, and a light emitting diode supported in the support structure. The light can also include a lens supported in the support structure. A focal point of the lens can be located a focal distance from a surface vertex of the lens closest to the diode. Additionally, the diode can be positioned from 72 to 99 percent or from 101 to 104 percent of the focal distance from the surface vertex.

Abstract: Lighted reading glasses for individuals with low vision. In one embodiment, the reading glasses include a frame for supporting lenses having an oculus dexter side and an oculus sinister side, at least one oculus dexter lens supported by the frame on the oculus dexter side, and at least one oculus sinister lens supported by the frame on the oculus sinister side, each of the at least one oculus dexter lens and the at least one sinister lens having an induced prism in a range between about 4 PD and about 22 PD and a lens power that is greater than about +4.00 diopters and less than about +20.00 diopters such that each of said lenses focuses at a distance that is greater than about 5 cm and less than about 25 cm, and at least one light source having a predetermined light strength oriented to project light to provide a predetermined lighted area in a predetermined field.

Abstract: A digital light used with stage items. The digital light can form a portion of a stage performers costume, by for example illuminating a logo of the or a shape or color onto that costume. The digital light can also form effects when used in conjunction with phosphor paint. Another aspect includes using the digital light to signal the performer.

Abstract: A light for headgear includes a shroud plate having a shell configured to receive a goggle mount, the shell having a periphery generally conforming to a contour of the headgear; and a lighting system on the shell having at least one light. The light further includes a power unit electrically coupled to the lighting system.

Abstract: The lighting system 1 includes a light emitting unit 4 including light emitting diodes, and a securing member 5 for securing the light emitting unit 4 to a head of a healthcare worker. The radiation of light from the light emitting unit 4 eliminates the need for a shadowless lamp. When the light emitting unit 4 is fixed to the head, the light emitting unit 4 moves with the movement of the healthcare worker, and furthermore, when the healthcare worker moves his or her head, the direction of light radiation can be changed as desired. The use of an auxiliary lighting unit 6 and a camera 22 can provide safe surgery.

Abstract: A light emitting head accessory includes an array of light emission devices positioned on a front surface of a strip of flexible material, a logic circuit, a power source, and an input device. The logic circuit is connected to the array of light emission devices and programmed to create arrangements on the array of light emission devices by illuminating a plurality of light emission devices in the array of light emission devices. The power source provides power to the array of light emission devices and the logic circuit. The input device is connected to and instructs the logic circuit to display various arrangements on the array of light emission devices.

Abstract: An illuminated eyeglass assembly includes one or more temple members having an integral lighting assembly structured and disposed to provide an illumination region proximate a user, for example, to illuminate an item within an arm's length of the user. Each integral light assembly includes at least one light source interconnected to a power source via a switch mechanism. Each of the light sources produce a light beam, and the light sources are structured and disposed such that the light beams provide an illumination region immediately proximate the user, thereby permitting the user to perceptively view an item in a low light environment, such as, to permit the user to read menu or a check in a restaurant or nightclub. A system is provided to retrofit an existing eyeglass assembly with one or more temple member having an integral lighting assembly.

Abstract: A lighting device includes a head assembly, a battery pack, and a light housing. The light housing includes at least one light source and a diffuser lens. The diffuser lens is pivotably coupled to the light housing. The diffuser lens is configured to pivot between a first position in which the diffuser lens diffuses light emitted by the at least one light source and a second position in which a substantial amount of the light emitted by the at least one light source is not diffused by the diffuser lens.

Abstract: A headlamp lighting device is provided that allows for the adjustment of the size of the light beam and forward heat dissipation. The lighting device includes a housing, a light source provided on the housing for generating a light beam, an inner thermally conductive heat sink, and an outer heat sink member. The inner thermally conductive heat sink is disposed in thermal relationship with the light source. The outer heat sink member is in thermal heat transfer relationship with the inner heat sink and disposed generally forward of the rear end of the housing for directing thermal energy generated by the light source towards the front end of the housing.

Abstract: A clip light includes a light head, a power source, and a mounting arrangement. The light head includes a light housing having a light window, and a light source supported in the light housing to align with the light window. The power source is supported in the light housing to electrically link to the light source for providing electricity to generate light beam from the light source. The mounting arrangement adapted for detachably mounting the light head at a desired object, wherein the mounting arrangement is movably coupling with the light housing to selectively adjust a light o projecting orientation of the light source through the light window with respect to the desired object.

Abstract: A helmet including a lighting system integrated into said helmet, the lighting system comprising a first layer; light emitting means mounted to said first layer; controller means mounted to said first layer for controlling said light emitting means; wiring means for linking said light emitting means to said controller means; a second layer fixably attached to said first layer thereby providing an area between said first and second layer for said light emitting means, controller means, and wiring means; power means fixably attached to said second layer for powering said controller and light emitting means; and operating means functionally linked to said controller means for operating said controller means. The application also discloses lighting system contained in a shell that that can be attached to an existing helmet. This application also discloses a lighting system contained in a flexible material that can be fitted onto an existing helmet.

Abstract: An electrical power system is described, including a distribution system configured to supply electrical power to a bicycle helmet system and a power source configured to supply power to one or more elements associated with the bicycle helmet system using the distribution system, the power source being housed within a protective element of a bicycle helmet.

Abstract: A motorcycle safety helmet shell with one or more light emitting diodes molded or embedded therein. The motorcycle helmet shell is designed and arranged in a manner to provide visual recognition and/or identification of the wearer. The LED safety lighting system may be powered by a battery, or any other electrochemical device, i.e., dry cell or lithium-ion battery combination, mounted within or without the helmet shell; and may be manually and/or automatically activated. One or more lenses may cover one or more of the light emitting diodes.

Abstract: An inspection lamp with interchangeable mount including a housing having a front and rear, at least one blue/ultraviolet LED for emitting light in a blue/ultraviolet wavelength range from the front of the housing, at least one white LED for emitting broad spectrum visible light from the front of the housing, a mounting apparatus for removably mounting the housing to a mounting fixture, the mounting apparatus including a lamp adapter, and a slot located in the rear of the housing for slidably receiving the lamp adapter.

Abstract: An assembly for providing illumination to a selected incident area includes a support; a first illumination device coupled to the support, the first illumination device including a first light emitting device and a first lens positioned for focusing light emitted by said first light emitting device; a second illumination device coupled to the support, the second illumination device including a second light emitting device and a second lens positioned for focusing light emitted by said second light emitting device; the first and second lenses projecting defocused images of the respective first and second light emitting devices to the selected incident area.

Abstract: A LED lamp (1) having an air-cooled heat sink (6) enclosed in a a housing (2) having a front section (3) and a rear section (4) that holds at least one LED (5) connected to the heat sink. A plurality of cooling vanes (7) extend from the heat sink and heat generated by the at least one LED travels through the heat sink and then through the cooling vanes. The cooling vanes create additional surface area for air to come into contact with, thereby allowing more efficient cooling of the at least one LED. Cooling channels (8) located between the cooling vanes allow for air flow between the cooling vanes. Further, the cooling vanes are angled so that a venturi effect is created as a fan (13) pulls air through the cooling channels, thereby increasing the airflow across the cooling vanes.

Abstract: A head band for diagnostic instruments comprising a light source and a battery has, at its back support part (12), a flat housing (21) for adjusting and fixing the head band length by means of a rotary knob (22). An accumulator module (31) optimized with regard to volume, weight and weight distribution can be mounted and detached by means of bayonet-type grooves (25) at the housing (21) and pins (33) at the accumulator module (31), and can be fixed by means of a resilient spring (26) at the housing (21) and a recess (34) in the accumulator module (31) without impairing the function of the rotary knob (22).

Abstract: An embodiment of a baseball style cap and stereo combination having a crown, a brim/bill, a sweatband, and two amplified stereo speakers concealed within the brim/bill is disclosed. The baseball-style cap combination further includes a battery holder/forehead cushion housing a battery holder concealed within an inner surface of the baseball-style cap combination by a flap. Also included are wires connecting the battery holder to an amplifier concealed within the sweatband and wires connecting the amplifier to the speakers. A stereophonic music generator sends a music signal which is provided to the amplifier by any suitable means of communication, like an audio cord or wireless by means of infrared or Bluetooth wireless technology.

Abstract: The lighted helmet apparatus provides several features that aid both the wearer and those behind the wearer. The turn signals of the helmet are importantly arrow-shaped to be easily identified by following traffic, and appropriately located on left and right sides of the helmet. The running lights of the helmet importantly provide the elevated identification of operation to following motorists. The brake lights of the helmet importantly provide easily and centrally recognized braking of the wearer. The helmet wearer is reminded of turn signal functions by the front mounted signal reminders so that turn signals are not inadvertently left on, which is often the case in motorcycle and other such vehicular operation. Flush mounting of the individual lights within the helmet are an especially attractive feature and also one that prevents damage to the lights. The Bluetooth™ inclusion in the apparatus is a further advantage.

Abstract: A device for automatically emanating light rearwardly from a firefighter or miner or other person wearing a breathing apparatus. The device is attached to the breathing apparatus pressure regulator and in position to be next to the person's back when the breathing apparatus is donned. The device includes, in an electrical circuit, one or more light emitters, a battery, and a biased-open pressure switch for opening and closing the circuit thereby automatically turning electrical power on and off to the light emitters. A hose connects the pressure switch to the breathing apparatus to receive pressurized air from downstream of the breathing apparatus air tank shut-off valve for operating the switch to close the circuit to automatically activate the light emitters when the valve is opened. When the valve is closed, the pressure switch opens to automatically inactivate the light emitters.

Abstract: A lighting device is mounted onto a support structure, e.g., helmet. The lighting device includes a light body having forward facing light sources including a visible white light source, visible colored light source, an infrared light source and a side facing IFF light source. The light body includes switches for activating the visible light sources and a three-position switch for activating the IR and light sources. The light body mounts onto a mount assembly and includes a connector arrangement for slidably connecting to a platform of the mount assembly. A base member of the mount assembly includes a clamp that connects to a support structure. The light body and platform member may be swivelly moved relative to the base member by forcing the light body and platform member away from the base member and rotating the same. Also disclosed is boost circuitry, battery chemistry detection and control modes.

Abstract: The present invention discloses a solar-charged warning device, mounted on a helmet, including at least one light-emitting element, a solar photovoltaic panel, a voltage amplifier circuit, a sensor circuit, a charge/discharge circuit, and a secondary battery. The solar photovoltaic panel mounted on the helmet is used to absorb the solar energy and transform thereof into the electricity, and then the electricity is inputted into the sensor circuit, the charge/discharge circuit and the secondary battery, for storing the electricity in the secondary battery. When there needs the electricity, it can be discharged by the charge/discharge circuit and then amplified by the voltage amplifier circuit to reach the required voltage, so as to drive the light-emitting element to shine. When there exists the light source, the secondary battery will be charged. When in the dark, the electricity stored in the secondary battery will be discharged to drive the light-emitting element to shine.

Abstract: Various lighting devices and related methods are provided. In one example, a lighting device includes a cradle comprising two support members. The lighting device also includes a main body comprising a light source, a housing, and two mounting members attached to substantially opposite sides of the housing. The main body is adapted to be selectively connected to the cradle in response to a user inserting the mounting members in the support members. The main body is adapted to be selectively disconnected from the cradle in response to the user removing the mounting members from the support members. The mounting members are adapted to rotate relative to the support members while the mounting members are in the support members to permit the main body to rotate relative to the cradle to adjust an angle of light emitted by the light source.

Abstract: Various lighting devices and related methods of operation are provided which may be used to adjust brightness levels of a plurality of light sources in a staggered fashion in response to a single user control. In one example, a lighting device includes a plurality of light sources. Each light source is adapted to exhibit an associated current brightness level within a range of brightness levels associated with each light source extending from an associated minimum brightness level to an associated maximum brightness level. The lighting device also includes a user control adapted to selectively adjust the current brightness levels exhibited by the light sources in a staggered fashion such that the light sources exhibit different current brightness levels from each other over at least a range of positions of the user control.

Abstract: A hands-free dental or surgical light system (100) is disclosed which allows the dentist or surgeon to dim and turn a light (12) on and off by simply pressing pedals on a foot operated assembly (106). First and second receivers (102, 104) are mounted in a power pack (28) usually worn about the waist. First and second foot operated transmitters (112, 114) are turned on and off or activated with the foot of the operator. The first transmitter (112) and receiver (102) operate to toggle the light (12) between the dim and brightened states while the second transmitter (114) and receiver (104) operate to toggle the light on and off.

Abstract: A head light includes a light core, an assembling accessory and a hear gear. The light core includes a light source for generating light. The assembling accessory includes a front casing and a back casing and defines a core cavity within the front and back casings to receive the light core, wherein the front casing has a light window aligning with the light source such that when the light core is supported within the core cavity, the light source is controllably activated to generate the light through the light window, wherein the assembling accessory is a building part that the assembling accessory is adapted for not only being pieced together with the light core for creating a particular ornamental design and light effect of the head light, but also being disassembled to mix and match with an alternated light core for producing different light effects.

Abstract: A surgical headlamp containing lamp housings, each containing multiple LED light sources is featured wherein the LEDs cooperate together to produce a light engine. The lamp housings may be adjusted so that light beams emitted by each LED be selectively converged through a focusing lens at a spot a predetermined distance in front of the lamp housings. Each lamp housing typically contains in addition to the LEDs, one or more focusing lenses to gather and direct the light generated by the LEDs forward to an illuminated work area. Batteries, preferably rechargeable, are mounted in a waist pack external to the headband, and are used to poser the LEDs. A cooling system for cooling the heat generated by the LED's is provided which utilizes a swirling effect of fluid adjacent a heat sink to transfer the heat to the swirling fluid.

Abstract: The present invention is an equestrian light device comprised of a plurality of lighting elements which can be secured to the bridle, saddle, stirrups and other pieces of tack, and which provides a rider with the ability to view a path before the turning of a horse to go down the path, in addition to illuminating a zone of safety to provide a rider with adequate visibility to discern obstacles that may impede the progress of a horse on a path, or which may startle or injure the animal or rider.

Abstract: An illuminated cap includes a crown having a visor, with a folding member on an inner surface of the crown proximate an ear portion thereof. A light source assembly includes a circuit board, two light emitting members connected to the circuit board, a switch on the circuit board, and at least one cell mounted on the circuit board. A receiving assembly, with the circuit board mounted therein, is fastened on the crown by the folding member which is adapted to separate the head of a wearer from the receiving assembly. A flexible optical fiber strand is disposed on the visor and/or along at least one stitch of the crown and has both ends electrically connected to the light emitting members respectively. The light emitting members (e.g., LEDs) are adapted to light or flash for warning surrounding persons or vehicles.

Abstract: The “HeadLyte” Safety Device is intended to be attached or embedded within a helmet worn by a bicyclist, or, worn around the head of a walker or jogger. The “HeadLyte” is comprised of a band that is populated with light emitting devices providing 360 degrees of illumination. The purpose of this illumination is to alert other individuals and/or vehicles as to the presence and direction of travel of the person wearing the “HeadLyte”, The light emitting devices are connected to a power source and a microcontroller that enables them to flash in a variety of patterns. The light emitting devices may also utilize color to indicate direction of color. The increased visibility provided by the light emitting devices, combined with the location of the “HeadLyte” as it is worn at the highest possible point on the walker, jogger or bicyclist will further enhance the visibility of the wearer to others.

Abstract: A support for appliances to be worn on the head includes a bow-shaped base and support elements in the area of its front end, in a further section, for example its center section, and support elements disposed on the bow in the area of its rear end. All support elements can be adapted to be adjustable relative to the bow. On one end of the bow, an appliance can be fastened. Such an appliance can be a visual aid or the like. On the other end of the bow, electronic components and/or a counterweight are provided for the purpose of balance and are preferably disposed in a housing linked with a slide for adjusting the support elements that rest on the back of the head.

Abstract: A LED illuminator or an equivalent illuminator with a semiconductor light source for a headgear or equivalent, said illuminator comprising one or more light emitting semiconductor light sources (4), especially LEDs (Light Emitting Diode), a frame (1, 2, 11, 12), an electronics control part (5) for controlling the semiconductor light sources, and fastening parts for fastening the illuminator, wherein the semiconductor light sources are directed in at least one given direction, such as towards a working object and/or area, said illuminator being a unitary illuminator module, wherein the semiconductor light sources are fitted in a common, preferably rectangular connection part (3), side by side and directed towards the working object and/or area, and the frame consists of two frame parts (1, 2, 11, 12) folded one over the other, which can be attached to the headgear by means of releasable quick coupling parts, preferably snap-on bayonet catches.

Abstract: This invention relates to a lamp (80) using a light emitting diode (LED) (30) as a light source. The lamp includes a framework (12), and an LED holder (31) mounted on the framework for holding the LED. A primary reflector (34), having a primary reflecting surface (36) for reflecting at least a portion of light emitted by the LED, is mounted on the framework, being located in a path along which light is emitted by the LED. A secondary reflector (26) is also mounted on the framework, being located relative to the primary reflector such that light reflected by the primary reflector is reflected on to the secondary reflector. The secondary reflector has at least a secondary reflecting surface (28) which is shaped to reflect light reflected thereonto in a forward direction of he lamp and for focusing said light into a substantially focused beam. The invention extends to method of focusing light emitted by and LED.

Abstract: Various lighting devices are provided which may be used to advantageously illuminate areas of interest in a secure, convenient manner. In one example, a lighting device includes a headlamp. The headlamp includes a base, a body, and a light source. The base includes two support members and an aperture in each of the support members. The body is secured to the base through the apertures and is adapted to rotate relative to the base. The light source is in the body and positioned substantially between the two support members. The light source is adapted to rotate with the body relative to the base to adjust an angle of light emitted by the light source. As another example, related methods are also provided.

Abstract: Light apparatus particularly a headgear light comprising a light body removably securable to a headgear. The preferred embodiment of the light includes a mount assembly including a docking base that is removably attachable to a helmet or other headgear, and provides visible light, invisible light, and friend-or-foe light signals. The light body is compact for easy storage and handling, and can be quickly and easily installed on and removed from the headgear with one hand and without visual reference.

Abstract: An LED spotlight is made with at least one light emitting diode and a lens placed forward of the light emitting diode to collimate the light from the light emitting diode into a beam. The light emitting diode is preferably a type with a nominal power of at least 1 watt, requiring heatsinking, and having a nominal radiation pattern width of 100 degrees or more. The lens is preferably concavo-convex. The lens can have a thickness less than the distance between the rear surface of the lens and the light emitting diode. The LED spotlight can be mounted on headwear that would be worn on a person's head. The LED spotlight can be in the form of a flashlight. The LED spotlight can be in the form of an inspection lamp suitable for causing visible fluorescence of fluorescent materials, such as leaks of fluids that have suitable fluorescent dyes.

Abstract: A rotatable headlamp includes a light head, a rechargeable power source, a mounting arrangement and a rechargeable dock. The light head includes a light housing having a light window, and a LED light source supported in the light housing to align with the light window. The mounting arrangement is movably coupled with the light housing to selectively adjust a light projecting orientation of the LED light source through the light window. The rechargeable dock, which is adapted for electrically connecting with an external power supply, has a docking cavity detachably receiving the light head to charge the rechargeable power source. A rotating member is further provided for detachably mounting to the mounting panel for selective adjusting the light projecting angle in three-dimensional manner.

Abstract: A LED utility light includes a light head and a light head carrier for supporting the light head, wherein the light head has a light housing, a power source, and a LED light arrangement. The light arrangement includes at lest a light source provided within the light housing, wherein the light head is rotatably and detachably coupling with the light head carrier, so that light source having different light effects is selectively and rotatably adjusted by rotating the light head.

Abstract: A LED rechargeable headlamp includes a light head, a rechargeable power source, a head mount and a rechargeable dock. The light head includes a light housing having a light window, and a LED light source supported in the light housing to align with the light window. The head mount is movably coupled with the light housing to selectively adjust a light projecting orientation of the LED light source through the light window. The rechargeable dock, which is adapted for electrically connecting with an external power supply, has a docking cavity detachably receiving the light to charge the rechargeable power source.

Abstract: There is provided hands-free lighting, components thereof, and other accessories combined with the hands-free lighting. The hands-free lighting is preferably lighted headgear including hats and includes various accessories for use therewith, such as a protective switch guard associated with hat packaging surrounding an activation switch to prevent inadvertent activation while still allowing intentional actuation thereof.

Abstract: An illuminating headlamp consisting of a headband and at least one optical device providing illumination at a known distance from said optical device attached to said headband. Each optical device consists of a housing having an open first end and an open second end. There is a light emitting device attached to a mounting which is attached to the second end causing said light emitting device to be orientated at a known angle to an axis of said housing. At least one optically transparent lens is incorporated into said first end, and a means for adjusting said optically transparent lens in order to cause a focal point of the lens to be positioned behind said light emitting device, wherein a zone of substantially uniform illumination is projected at said known distance.