Abstract: A luminiferous trim plate for a recessed lighting fixture includes a frustoconical cup, or similar shape, with an open bottom with a laterally extending primary flange. Sealing material is disposed on an upper surface of the primary flange. A lip extends upwardly around an outer periphery of the primary flange thereby preventing outward lateral movement of the sealing material when the plate is installed in the lighting fixture. The cup is formed of a non-conductive material so as to allow use in a moisture rich environment.

Abstract: A type of lightweight, multi-use headware is provided which has a concealable elastic loop on one or both sides of the headware for temporarily receiving a small illuminating device that allows the handle of the illuminating device to be securely held within the elastic loop of the headware. When the illuminating device is removed from the elastic loop, the loop may be concealed within the headware so that the headware may be used in the more traditional manner of shielding the user's face and eyes from sunlight.

Abstract: An illuminated helmet with swiveling head lamp (10) having a helmet (12 ) which has a helmet outer shell (12O) securely attached to a helmet inner shell (12I). The helmet (12) further has helmet foam (12B) sandwiched between the helmet outer shell (12O) and the helmet inner shell (12I). A helmet cavity (12C) is positioned within a front of the helmet (12). The illuminated helmet with swiveling head lamp (10) a strap (14) is securely attached to the helmet (12). The strap (14) has a left strap (14L) securely attached at a top distal end to a left side of the helmet (12) by a fastener (18) and a right strap (14R) securely attached at a top distal end to a right side of the helmet (12) by a fastener (18). A left strap fastener (14LA) is securely attached at a bottom distal end of the left strap (14L) and a right strap fastener (14RA) is securely attached at a bottom distal end of the right strap (14R).

Abstract: The invention relates to a lamp device which is worn on or directly in front of the forehead, respectively, or above or beside the eyes, respectively, and which ensures that the wearer's freedom of movement is neither restricted nor hindered by cables or other connections. The present invention is special in that several non-thermal, light-emitting elements are provided for the generation of light and that the individual light-emitting elements emit the light in a defined direction of radiation and are located in such a way that the light which is generated is directional. Those light-emitting elements (1) are located in such a way that each of them forms a particular angle with the visual axis of the wearer so that all light sources (1) have a common intersection point just at the wearer's monitoring or working distance, respectively. Moreover, all individual light-emitting elements (1) have the same distance to that intersection point.

Abstract: A modified underwater diving mask assembly comprising a diving mask having a front piece with a pair of eye apertures, a lens and a strap. The front piece has a single recess formed on its exterior surface between the eye apertures and with a spotlight therein with at least a portion of the recess located between the apertures. A parabolic mirror is located within the recess with a light bulb and a lens thereover. A battery housing is included with a switch with a button and with at least one opening and a clip for securement to an item of apparel of the user. An electrical battery wire couples the light bulb and batteries and switch for turning the light on and off.

Abstract: A portable reading light device utilizing an LEDs as the source of light mounted in a housing having a single lens through which light from the LEDs is projected, the power to the LEDs being controlled by Pulse Width Modulation.

Abstract: A helmet lighting system for a motorcycle helmet includes a transmitter mounted on a motorcycle for broadcasting a radio-frequency signal to a receiver mounted on the motorcycle helmet. The transmitter includes a microprocessor that is connected to the brake light circuit, the running light circuit, the turn signal circuits and hazard circuit of the motorcycle. When one of the motorcycle lighting circuits is energized, the transmitter microprocessor generates and broadcasts a radio-frequency signal containing a function-specific code. The receiver receives the code and signals a pulse generator to create a function-specific electrical pulse package in a circuit containing a plurality of light emitting diodes to thereby simulate a running light, brake light, turn indicator or hazard light.

Abstract: A lighted mask for underwater divers utilizing a monochromatic blue-green LED light source secured to the mask directing light to the front of the face plate of the mask and having a push button control mounted on the mask for actuating the light source.

Abstract: The purpose of this invention is to make personal work easy in a dark place.

Abstract: A remotely-actuated audio/visual assembly (10) which consists of a signal transmitting circuit (12) and a signal receiving circuit (58). The circuit (12) is designed to be remotely located from the circuit (58). The circuit (12) is typically connected in parallel with a vehicle brake light (14) such that when the brakes are applied, power is supplied simultaneously to the brake lights and to a transmitter (38) which produces an output signal (46). The output signal (46) is applied to a receiver (60) in the circuit (58) which in turn produces an output signal (64) which enables a control circuit (70) which is programmed to control the operation of a visual display (80) and an optional audio alarm. In one application the signal receiving circuit (58), which includes the visual display (80) is attached to the rear external surface of a motorcycle helmet (220).

Abstract: The present invention 10 discloses means to illuminate 34 the lens 24 of a face shield 36 to be worn by a welder 12. The lens 24 is illuminated to enable the welder 12 to see through the lens 24 prior to the welding arc 20 being lighted. The face shield 36 is equipped with a size adjustable head band 30. Multiple lights 34 are disposed around the frame 46 of the lens and an on/off switch 28 is provided along with a time delay button 26. The lights 34 are powered by a battery 42 which is disposed in frame 46. The present invention 10 can be retrofitted onto existing helmets or manufactured as an integral part of new helmets/face shields.

Abstract: A lighting device for a safety helmet or the like used for recreational and industrial purposes wherein a plurality of blinking LEDs are disposed on the outer surface of the helmet.

Abstract: A portable reading light device utilizing an LED as the source of light mounted in a housing having a plurality of focusing mirrors mounted therein.

Abstract: A modular light arrangement is described which is useful for an individual engaged in a sport activity. It easily can be converted from a single to a dual light bulb housing arrangement while maintaining stability and rigidity. It includes a clamp positioned to grip one or more light housings between a pair of opposed jaws. A pair of spaced indexing pins is provided on one of the jaws and a corresponding pair of spaced indexing posts are provided on the other jaw. These pins and posts collectively engage complementary sockets in the housing(s) to facilitate the gripping. One of the jaws is movable toward and away from the other to facilitate changing the number of light housings that are gripped.

Abstract: A belt having rechargeable batteries thereon and connected to a light to be worn on the cap of the hunter as well as a flood light to be carried by the hunter and also a third light which may be used to illuminate the walking area. The first two lights provide different levels of illumination.

Abstract: An automatic illuminated helmet comprising at least one light source that is automatically activated by an activation device. The activation device is a pressure switch located within the helmet. In this design, as the switch contacts the user's head, the light source will be activated. Hence, when the helmet is worn, activation will occur. In an alternative embodiment, a photovoltaic panel is used to re-charge the power supply.

Abstract: An improved surgical headlight assembly having a detachable video camera module. The present invention allows viewers at a remote location to observe an operation procedure on a video monitor from a surgeon's visual perspective. The headlight assembly which is secured via a headband placed around the surgeon's forehead, receives light from a light source via a fiber optic cable. The light is sufficient to illuminate the surgeon's area of operation. A video camera is removably affixed to the headlight assembly and, via the use of a roof prism residing within the video camera housing, deflects an erected and accurate image to the video camera, which in turn, transmits the image to a remote video monitor via a coaxial communications cable. A microphone may be provided to allow the surgeon to provide verbal comments to the viewers observing the procedure.

Abstract: A flashlight holder assembly for releasably receiving a flashlight of the type having head rotatable with respect to a barrel for operation thereof. The barrel of the flashlight defines a faceted exterior surface. The holder defines a barrel support and a base. The barrel support defines a faceted internal surface and a slot which cooperate to closely receive the barrel such that the barrel is retained in the barrel support in a non-rotatable manner. The base defines a base plate to which the barrel support is secured. In one embodiment, the holder includes a clip which extends from the base plate and is positioned below the base plate and cooperates with the base plate to receive and retain the periphery of an article therein.

Abstract: A novelty light for baseball style sports attachable to the brim of the cap and positioned to illuminate the front of the crown or head covering portion of the cap. A sports team insignia is preferably attached or attachable to the crown in the area of illumination. The light is arranged to flicker or flash on and off at a high rate and may be contained in a housing appropriate to the sport associated with the team insignia.

Abstract: A portable light irradiation device for providing a stimulus of light to the eyes of user is used to regulate biological rhythm and improve awakening level of the user. This device includes an elongate illumination unit for irradiating the light to the user's eyes, a pair of pads adapted to be fitted to sides of the user's head, a headband adapted to be fitted to a top of the user's head and coupled to the pads at opposite ends thereof, and a supporting arm extending from at least one of the pads for supporting the illumination unit at the forward end thereof such that the illumination unit can be disposed in front of the eyes of the user wearing the light irradiation device. The supporting arm is slidably supported to the pad at the rear end thereof such that a projection length of the supporting arm against the pad is adjustable.

Abstract: A video headlight and fiberoptic cable which includes a light and camera assembly adjustably mounted on a headband for assuming a plurality of angular positions relative to the headband. The light and camera assembly includes a light unit closely positioned relative to a video camera unit so that the visual field of the camera unit lies within the lighted field from the light unit in all adjusted positions of the light and camera assembly. The light unit is connected to the forward end of the fiberoptic cable. The rearward end of the fiberoptic cable is connectable to a source of light. The one end of the fiberoptic cable has a flexible, but non-collapsible coupler which bends uniformly when the light and camera assembly is moved relative to the headband.

Abstract: An illuminated display panel for a garment including an electroluminescent circuit having an electrical microchip, a plurality of resistors, a plurality of semiconductor rectifiers, and an electroluminescent display element, all being connected to the electrical microchip; and a battery compartment with miniature flat batteries contained therein. The illuminated display panel for a garment further includes a display label having indicia thereon and being attached to the electroluminescent display element by gluing, stitching, sewing, stapling, epoxy, cementing or combinations thereof. The electroluminescent display element is attached to the garment by gluing, stitching, sewing, stapling, epoxy cementing or combinations thereof. The electroluminescent display element is electrically connected to the electroluminescent circuit by one or more soldered connection points; and a pair of connection wires electrically connects the one or more soldered connection points to the electroluminescent circuit.

Abstract: A light emitting attachment device for driver helmets that visibly indicates to the driver selected vehicle conditions on a race car and a motorcycle. The helmet has a visor with a clear flexible tube supporting an array of single colored LEDs clamped inside the visor. The helmet is plugged into an shift indicator rpm light on the vehicle. When the shift indicator switch turns on, the LEDs all light up indicating to the driver when to shift the vehicle into another gear. The device can also be attached to dash board warning lights such as those for engine temperature, oil pressure, and the like. When the dash warning light comes on, the LEDs light up on the visor indicating to the driver the warning condition. The LED array can include a first set of LEDs (such as yellow ones) dedicated to being activated when the shift light comes on and a second set of LEDs (such as red) that turn on when an engine warning condition exists.

Abstract: A safety helmet for use during potentially dangerous activities, such as bicycling or rollerblading. The helmet is a two piece helmet having a hard outer shell and a high density polystyrene inner shell. An illuminating assembly is recessed within the exterior portion of the inner shell. The illuminating assembly has a power source connected to a multitude of light sources, which are preferably light emitting diodes (LEDs). The LEDs are connected to a multitude of fiber optic cables via a cylindrical connector. Light from the LEDs shine into an end of the fiber optic cable. This light emits out of the cladding of the fiber optic cable if the cable is a side light fiber optic cable. The light emits out of the other end of the cable if the cable is a point-to-point fiber optic cable. The outer shell has a transparent portion corresponding to the pathway taken by the illuminating assembly so that light can emit past the outer shell.

Abstract: A lightweight light screen (1) that emits a low-intensity, diffused light of uniform brightness from its interior surface. The light screen covers both of a user's (2) eyes (3) when wom, thereby preventing ambient light from entering the user's eyes. The wearer of the light screen can see only the emitted light. The nature of the emitted light in combination with isolation from ambient visual stimuli provide a restful and therapeutic environment for the wearer. The light screen has two apertures (11) with shades (14, 15) that can be used uncover the apertures. The apertures are positioned with respect to each eye such that when uncovered the wearer can read or perform other short-focal-distance tasks that require eyesight while obtaining benefits from the emitted light. The combined area of the apertures is less than 5% of the light emitting area of the light screen so the user can maintain his/her sense of isolation while performing tasks and continue to derive benefit from irradiation.

Abstract: A compact, high-intensity light assembly including a substantially hollow shell having a distal end from which the light emerges and a proximal end into which a base unit inserts. A lamp guide holds the light source in a central position within the shell using a spring which urges a rear portion of the lamp guide against an annular seating lip on the base unit. The lamp guide preferably includes a necked-down portion having an inner surface which makes holding contact with the outer surface of the light source, and an outer surface including heat-radiating features. In a preferred embodiment, the base unit is insertable into the proximal end of the shell by way of a threaded connection, enabling the lamp guide and light source to be adjustably moved relative to the distal end of the shell so as to focus the light from the source into a preferred illumination area.

Abstract: A Halloween mask with flash device, which not only can increase the attractive effect and the sense of reality for the mask but also can enhance the safety of the wearer by calling the attention and awareness of the vehicle drivers near the wearer, includes a hollow mask body and at least a flash device. The hollow mask body, which is made of resilient material, is punctured with a plurality of apertures at predetermined positions. The flash device includes a base housing having an upper chamber and a lower cavity, a flashing unit being received in the upper chamber, a predetermined number of button cell being received in the lower cavity and electrically connected with the flashing unit, a cell cover head detachably connected to a bottom end of the base housing so as to cover the lower cavity and the button cell therein, and a lens member affixed on top of the base housing so as to cover the upper chamber and the flashing unit therein.

Abstract: A mount for affixing devices such as lightweight illuminators to spectacles is described. The mount includes a pair of opposable jaws pivotably affixed together about a pivot axis, the jaws being intended for affixation about spectacles (e.g., the nosebridge of spectacles), and a mounting yoke pivotably affixed to the clip. The mounting yoke may then pivotably bear an illuminator to allow the illuminator to move in three degrees of freedom.

Abstract: A sports safety helmet includes two way radio communications and integral external lighting. The helmet is particularly well adapted for use in sailing, where head protection from swinging booms, heavy lines, and other components is desirable, and where unassisted voice communication can be difficult due to noise from wind, waves, and rigging of the boat. The present helmet is also of value in other activities where head protection is important, such as skiing, climbing, etc., and is of value in many occupations as well. The helmet is preferably configured to have smoothly rounded contours devoid of any protrusions, in order to preclude catching or snagging on rigging, tree branches, or other articles during use. The integrated lighting is of great assistance for night sailing, skiing, climbing, or other activities engaged in at night or periods of low lighting. A collar may also be provided, depending from the lower rear edge of the helmet, to protect the wearer from water spray.

Abstract: A novelty hat with blinking light including a hat portion. A blinking light is secured to the hat portion. The blinking light has wiring extending outwardly therefrom. A battery is coupled with a free end of the wiring of the blinking light. A power switch is coupled with the wiring intermediate the blinking light and the battery.

Abstract: An illuminated safety helmet for use during potentially dangerous activities, such as bicycling or rollerblading. The helmet is a two piece helmet having a hard outer shell and a high density polystyrene inner shell. An illuminating assembly is recessed within the exterior portion of the inner shell. The illuminating assembly has a power source connected to various light sources, which are exemplary light emitting diodes (LEDs). The LEDs are connected to a multitude of fiber optic cables via a cylindrical connector. Light from the LEDs shine into an end of the fiber optic cable. This light emits out of the cladding of the fiber optic cable if the cable is a side light fiber optic cable. The light emits out of the other end of the cable if the cable is a point-to-point fiber optic cable. The outer shell has a transparent portion corresponding to the pathway taken by the illuminating assembly so that light can emit past the outer shell at various light intensities.

Abstract: A portable reading light device adapted to be worn about the head of a user or the like. The device utilizes a projection housing adapted to be used as the light source having the terminal end of a fiberoptic mounted therein, the other end extending to a remote lamp unit having a reflector and a light bulb mounted therein.

Abstract: A head mounted illumination device including a light source disposed within a housing. The light source includes a plurality of lights disposed within the housing. The housing is securable to a mouthpiece of a headset to facilitate securement of the light source to the headset. An activation button is disposed within the housing. The activation button is in communication with the light source. The activation button includes a contact switch extending outwardly of the housing. The contact switch aligns with a lip of a user. A power source is securable to the headset. The power source includes wiring extending outwardly therefrom. The wiring couples with the activation button to facilitate communication therewith.

Abstract: An attaching equipment consists of a bracket and a spacer which is slidable in bracket. When a band formed of an elastic body is inserted through band inserting slit of bracket and band inserting slit of spacer and the band is let off, spacer moves because of the tension of band, whereby blade-like portions formed at end portions of band inserting slits pinch the band, preventing falling of the band out of the band inserting slits. When a force is applied to spacer so as to align band inserting slits and with each other, band is allowed to freely move in band inserting slits.

Abstract: A method and apparatus of providing a personalized light source in conjunction with a sound system includes mounting a personalized light source on a support for supporting at least one speaker next to a wearer's ear. The personalized light source includes an effective light source mounted at the distal end a semi-flexible stem. The stem allows the effective light source to be aimed as desired by the wearer and may be extended from or retracted into the support.

Abstract: A headlamp module for providing a uniform field of illumination at a predetermined distance includes a headlamp housing having a first end and a second end. A light source such as a terminated fiber optic cable is disposed within the first end of the housing. A condenser system is disposed within said headlamp housing in optical communication with a light source which is positioned close to the condenser. The condenser system, which comprises a pair of planar convex lenses oriented with the convex sides facing each other, is in optical communication with a reflecting element such as a planar mirror or a reflecting prism. The light reflected by the reflecting element is directed to an exit lens, such as a projection lens or an objective. The light exiting the exit lens provides the uniform field of illumination despite the presence of a real image of the light source termination at a distance close to the exit lens.

Abstract: Protective headwear having at least a hard-shell outer layer and a protective shock absorbing layer includes at least one LED illumination arrangement fitted into recesses in the protective layer and visible through an at least partially transparent area of the hardtop shell in any desired pattern or combination of lighting elements, the illumination arrangement including an optical member which serves to optically increase the viewing angle and at the same time deflect or distribute the force of impacts away from the LED and thereby decrease possible of LED penetration through the helmet and into the head of the wearer.

Abstract: A convertible flashlight (10) is provided having a head portion (12, 14) containing a lamp (36). A pair of divergent rear surfaces (15a, 15b) are formed on the head portion (12, 14), and a pair of rearwardly-extending arms (16a, 16b) having complementary forward surfaces are joined to the rear surfaces of the head portion by axial-pivotal connections (45a, 45b). In a first configuration, the arms extend rearwardly in parallel to provide a handle for configuring the flashlight in a hand-held configuration. When the arms (16a, 16b) are rotated about the axial-pivotal connections to the head portion (12, 14), the distal ends of the arms are moved apart so that the convertible flashlight assumes a second configuration, wherein the arms diverge outwardly from the respective rear surfaces of the head portion (12, 14) to provide a mounting surface to facilitate mounting the convertible flashlight to the head of a user.

Abstract: A torch light comprises an elongate case and fixing means to enable it to be used as a head-mounted lamp. The fixing means comprise a fixing plate designed to cooperate by clipping with locking means provided in a blind orifice of the case and arranged to constitute positive locking of the fixing plate in the active position, switching of said locking means from the active position to the inactive position requiring a manual unlocking operation to uncouple the case from the fixing plate. A head-mounted lamp can thus be quickly transformed into a torch light.

Abstract: An illuminated accessory and device including a hat that has a panel attached to the front section of the crown of the hat. The panel has indicia formed from a silk-screened polymer film overlay. The panel is formed of a flat electro-luminescent lamp that has the shape of the indica and provides illumination. The lamp has a ribbon extension to a female connector. Included is an inverter positioned within the pouch of the crown of the hat. The inverter has a male connector at one end to couple with the female connector of the lamp. The inverter is in connection with a switch and power source. The inverter is adapted to supply AC line current from the power source to the panel for illumination of the indicia. Alternative embodiments of the present invention are also enclosed.

Abstract: A strip sport light including a central body and two side strips with multiple electrical light sources for illumination and blinking. Each side strip has one or more distributed electrical energy sources each enclosed in an aerodynamic housing, and multiple electrical light sources distributed along the length of the side strip. The central body contains an electronic printed circuit board, a three-step push button switch, and multiple electrical light sources. The strip sport light may be mounted on a bicycle helmet or worn on a user's head or waist for enhanced safety.

Abstract: A new Adjustable Headlamp System for providing high quality lighting for the user allowing the user to utilize both hands, where the present invention has no electrical connections considering of a solder base. The inventive device includes an adjustable head band which engages the exterior portion of the user's head, a headlamp assembly mounted to the frontal portion of the adjustable head band, a high intensity headlamp pivotally mounted to headlamp assembly, an electrical connector means mounted to the headlamp assembly where the electrical connector means is electrically connected to the high intensity headlamp and has no soldered connections, and a battery holder electrically connected to the electronic connector means without any soldered connections.

Abstract: An apparatus and associated method for projecting a light pattern onto a target object, wherein the light pattern has a generally uniform brightness with well defined boarders. The apparatus includes a fiber optic conduit that emits a beam of light along an optical path. Light emitted from a fiber optic conduit typically contains a central region of a predetermined brightness and a peripheral region, created by light interference patterns, where the light is less bright. A first adjustable optical diaphragm is disposed along the optical path proximate the fiber optic conduit. By selectively varying to aperture of the first optical diaphragm, the diameter of the beam of light propagated along the optical path can be controlled. A second adjustable optical diaphragm is disposed along the optical path a predetermined distance away from the first optical diaphragm.

Abstract: An illuminated safety helmet including a protective core and a first layer disposed on the protective core. The first layer is a substrate or an impact resistant shell. A plurality of light emitting diodes and traces for electrically connecting the light emitting diodes are disposed on the substrate or impact resistant shell. As such, when the substrate or impact resistant shell is disposed on the core, the light emitting diodes are automatically disposed around the protective core. The illuminated safety helmet also includes control circuitry for illuminating the light emitting diodes and a power source for powering the control circuitry and the light emitting diodes.

Abstract: An emergency light includes a housing having a lamp and having also a battery for energizing the lamp. A smoke-proof mask is disposed in the housing and includes a filter for filtering smoke and means for allowing user the to find the mask easily and quickly. A buzzer may be coupled to the battery for indicating to a blind user where to find the smoke-proof mask easily and quickly. The battery is a rechargeable battery and is coupled to a sensing/switching circuit which may switch the battery to energize the lamp when the AC power supply is not supplied to the sensing/switching circuit.

Abstract: An illuminated safety helmet includes a pair of LED modules that are mounted at the front and back of the helmet and arranged in an electrical circuit with an on-board battery. The helmet has a chin strap fitted with snap together connectors which when joined operator to secure the helmet on the user's head. A pair of electrical contacts are incorporated into the connectors and operate as a switch which closes and opens the circuit, respectively, with the engagement and disengagement of the connectors.

Abstract: An illumination device for mounting on the head of a user including a frame having a cross member and a pair of rearwardly extending temple members attached to opposite ends of the cross member. At least one focusable light assembly is rotatably mounted to the frame and includes a light source for emitting light. The light assembly is adjustable by the user for varying the vergence and direction of the light emitted from the light source.

Abstract: A luminaire for use during a medical procedure utilizes a single optic fiber for providing a beam of light having an initial beam width and an initial beam energy. The width of the beam is adjustable without substantially decreasing the beam energy, and the beam of adjusted width can be directed onto a surgical field. A headband for mounting a luminaire is formed of a perspiration-absorbent cloth strip, has hook-and-clasp engagement, and includes a luminaire mount.

Abstract: A head covering and lamp system comprising a head covering having a central section formed as a strip of fabric with a pocket formed therein. The head covering has a rear section formed with two strips to allow for the positioning on a wearer's head. The head covering also has a relatively stiff forward section constituting a bill extending forwardly for shielding purposes. A lamp has a housing with a forward end and a rearward end including a bulb to project light. A bracket assembly is provided for coupling the lamp to the head covering comprising an interior member formed generally in the shape of a C with upwardly directed free ends and axially aligned cylindrical first members with bearing plates radially disposed teeth.

Abstract: A strip sport light including a center strip and two arm strips with multiple electrical light sources for illumination and blinking. Each arm strip has one or more distributed electrical energy sources each enclosed in an aerodynamic housing, and multiple electrical light sources distributed along the length of the arm strip. The center strip contains an electronic printed circuit board, a three-step push button switch, and multiple electrical light sources. The strip sport light may be mounted on a bicycle helmet or worn on a user's head or waist for enhanced safety.