Abstract: In a lantern detachable cap, a clip part having a shape of circle is provided at a lower end of the extension portion formed at the connecting portion of the moving manipulate member, and a lantern is attached to and detached from the clip, the lantern has a shape of cylinder, a battery is loaded within the lantern, and an on/off switch is protruded from one side of the lantern. In addition, the clip part may comprise a pair of clips and be formed at the lower end of the extension portion of the moving manipulate member. According to the lantern detachable cap, since the lantern detachable cap has a clip part at a lower portion of a connecting portion of a moving manipulate member and a lantern attached to and detached from the clip part, the lantern can be freely attached and detached. In addition, since the detaching/attaching mechanisms of the lantern are simplified, production cost can be reduced.

Abstract: An audio system and hat connection assembly incorporated into or adapted for connecting to a hat and comprising a first connection plate and corresponding second connection plate that connect through or to the bill or hat material wherein the first section is adapted for storing the audio circuit and speaker components and connects to the second section in a manner that grips the hat material and provides access to the audio controls. In an alternative embodiment, the connection assembly may comprise a clip that secures the audio system to the hat without penetrating it. The assembly includes storage space for securing at least one speaker and audio system, which may be adapted for storing other items, such as money and keys.

Abstract: A hands-free dental or surgical light system (10) is disclosed which allows the dentist or surgeon to dim and turn a light (12) on and off by simply moving their head. First and second infrared sensitive switches (16, 18) are mounted on glasses (14) worn by the operator. The switches are positioned at different angles so that if the operator moves their head to point the first infrared sensitive switch (16) at a remotely located infrared source (20), the first infrared sensitive switch (16) will be activated to dim the light (12). Similarly, if the operator moves their head to point the second infrared sensitive switch (18) at the infrared source (20), the light (12) will be turned on and off.

Abstract: A mounting bracket including an impact release mechanism for use in connection with helmet-mount lights and other devices. In one embodiment, the mounting bracket is a two-piece assembly comprising a base plate, an upright bracket configured to detach from the base plate upon a sufficient impact or force. In one embodiment, the impact release mechanism is configured to allow the upright bracket to break away from the base plate without affecting the subsequent utility of the mounting bracket. After the upright bracket detaches from the base plate, the mounting bracket can be reassembled by pressing the base plate and upright bracket together to engage the features associated with the impact release mechanism. Other embodiments of the present invention feature a one-use mounting bracket wherein the upright bracket is integrally formed to the base plate at predefined failure points that allow the upright bracket to break away from the base plate upon sufficient impact.

Abstract: A combination baseball or visor style cap and light assembly wherein in one embodiment the light assembly can be at least partially recessed in the underside of the bill so that the cap appears substantially unaltered in its aesthetic appearance. In one embodiment the light source can be a high intensity LED similar to those used in miniature flashlights and can be furnished in 3 mm or 5 mm size designations (however, any commercially available light source may be used).

Abstract: A portable, self-contained, black light device that is incorporated into or adaptable to a head gear to be used in combination with fluorescent or phosphorescent material for entertaining effect or promotional purposes. The portable black light device has a housing with a plurality of openings, a plurality of UV LEDs protruding from each opening and a power source within the housing for energizing the UV LEDs. With the portable black light device incorporated or adaptable to the visor or brim of a head gear, and in combination with fluorescent paint or make up on a wearer's face or fluorescent decorative element, cause the fluorescent paint to glow as if internally lit, providing an effective entertainment or advertisement.

Abstract: A surgical headlamp containing dual lamp housings, each containing one or more LED light sources is featured. Both lamp housings may be adjusted so that light beams emitted by each may be selectively converged at a spot a predetermined distance in front of the lamp housings. Each lamp housing typically contains, in addition to the LED(s), one or more reflectors to gather and direct light generated by the LED(s) forward to an illuminated work area. Batteries, preferably rechargeable, mounted either on the headband supporting the headlamp on a user's head or external to the headband, are used to power the LED(s). Switch and/or dimming circuitry may be provided. Hot swapping, a capability whereby batteries may be interchanged during a lengthy surgical procedure, is also provided.

Abstract: The present invention is a small, simple, low-cost lighted headwear system including headwear including a crown, and an illuminating device configured to couple to the crown of the headwear.

Abstract: A lighted hat is provided that in one embodiment includes a crown, a bill extending from the crown, and at least one light source positioned to direct light through a light-transmissive portion of the bill. The light-transmissive portion may include one or more indicia which are highlighted by light from the light source.

Abstract: Lighting device for equipping a mounting, particularly textile, comprising a case provided with a rechargeable or dry battery or batteries that power a lamp bulb, characterized in that the case has a housing on its front surface that contains the lamp, the front surface of said lamp being positioned against the inner surface of the textile mounting which has an opening in this region that is more or less the same size as the lamp, the case being held in position by means of the textile mounting being gripped by a movable outer ring that operates in conjunction with the case.

Abstract: A helmet warning device. A device relates to a receiver and a warning device with indicators on a helmet. A transmitter, disposed on the scooter, connects to signal lights and brake lights on the scooter. When a driver puts on the helmet and starts the scooter, signals are transmitted by the transmitter in the scooter while the driver operates the signal lights or brake lights, and signals are received by the receiver in the helmet. Turn or brake warning flashes are shown by the indicators on the helmet.

Abstract: An illumination system for a hat is provided. The system includes a light pivotally connected to an attachment mechanism constructed of hook and latch material. The hook and latch material is provided around an adjustment band of a typical “baseball cap.” Batteries and a touch sensitive switch are coupled to the light with the touch sensitive switch facing inward. The cap is usable in its standard orientation during the day to shield the suns rays from the user's eyes. At night, or indoors, the cap may be reversed. Whereas in the standard orientation the touch sensitive switch is blocked from contact with the skin by the user's hair, in the reversed orientation the touch sensitive switch contacts the user's forehead, thereby actuating the light automatically for use.

Abstract: Headmounted lights provide a hands-free source of illumination without tethering the user to external equipment. A power source, on/off switch, and light source are enclosed by a housing that is removably attached to a belt by a pouch. A fiber-optic cable transmits light from the light source to a headband-mounted lens assembly. The lens assembly can be aimed via an adjustable mount that connects a reflector and lens to the front of the headband. The size of the headband can be adjusted by a friction locking mechanism attached to its rear. The headband has both a horizontal portion and a vertical portion. Headband protrusions extend from the vertical portion. Clips removably attach the fiber-optic cable to the headband and the belt.

Abstract: A light apparatus attachable to the head of a person to emit light generally along the line of sight of the person. The light apparatus including a housing cavity in which are contained a light bulb and a pair of batteries on opposite sides thereof and connected thereto. At least a portion of the housing is composed of elastomeric material having a rear concave surface shaped for conforming to a person's forehead to allow elastomeric conformity of the rear surface to the person's forehead. The light bulb and a lens are disposed for directing light forwardly of the housing and generally along the line of sight of the person. A plurality of legs on at least one side of the housing provide support for setting the light apparatus down.

Abstract: A light apparatus attachable to the head of a person to emit light generally along the line of sight of the person. The light apparatus includes a housing cavity in which are contained a light bulb and a pair of batteries on opposite sides thereof and connected thereto. At least a portion of the housing is composed of elastomeric material having a rear concave surface shaped for conforming to a person's forehead to allow elastomeric conformity of the rear surface to the person's forehead. The light bulb and a lens are disposed for directing light forwardly of the housing and generally along the line of sight of the person. A plurality of legs on at least one side of the housing provide support for setting the light apparatus down.

Abstract: A lighted hat is provided that in one embodiment includes a crown, a bill extending from the crown, and at least one light source positioned to direct light through a light-transmissive portion of the bill. The light-transmissive portion may include one or more indicia which are highlighted by light from the light source.

Abstract: A flexible light assembly is provided. The flexible light assembly is mountable with respect to the underside of the brim of the hat. The light assembly can be made of a flexible resilient material and be conformed to correspond to any configuration of brim. The light assembly 10 includes at least one light emitter, means for powering the light emitter, and means for controlling the emission of light. The light assembly can be completely positional under the brim of a hat. The light assembly can be removably associated with respect to a hat.

Abstract: A brake and signal light system for use with a vehicle, such as a motorcycle and a helmet worn by a rider of the motorcycle. The system includes a transmitter mounted to the vehicle and electrically connected to the signaling circuitry of the vehicle for broadcasting a coded radio signal in response to a current passing through the signaling circuitry of the vehicle. A flexible housing is mounted the helmet and contains a receiver and at least one light source. The receiver receives the radio signal and at least one light source is illuminated indicating the state of the vehicle's signaling circuitry. The housing assembly includes a central portion, at least one left segmented housing, and at least one right segmented housing. A flexible back member flexibly connects the left and right segmented housing to the central portion.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a clip type light emitter, and in particular to a clip type light emitter capable of enhancing a visual field at night by detachably engaging a clip type light emitter to a leisure cap (including hat) generally used for a mountain climbing or fishing or travel or various sports. The clip type light emitter comprises a casing forming a body; a plurality of lamps provided at a front side of the casing at regular intervals; a switch part provided in one side of the casing; a battery provided in the interior of the casing; and a clip provided in an upper side of the casing and having one side end integrally engaged with the casing and having a certain elastic force, wherein the clip type light emitter is detachably engaged to a leisure cap (including hat) used for a mounting climbing, a fishing or various outdoor leisure and sports.

Abstract: A headlight for use on a head gear, or the like, is provided. A LED serves as a light source mounted on a clamp for attachment to the head gear in any one of the three orientation planes. A universal mount of the light source on the clamp allows the light beam to be directed by up and down, as well as by side-to-side, manual adjustment. The beam covers substantially all frontal objects without changing the position of the clamp. A pair of pivot connections, or a ball and socket mechanism, exhibit sufficient frictional engagement to hold the light source in position. The pivot connection may be used to support the ball on the light source in the second embodiment. The socket is split along its curvature lines and an O-ring extends around the split socket to assure frictional engagement to hold the light source in position.

Abstract: A hands free magnification device is provided that is capable of illuminating an area adjacent the user. A method of use of the device is also provided.

Abstract: Headgear for increasing the visibility of a wearer of the headgear to other especially in low light or no light conditions. The headgear includes a shell for being worn on the head of the user. The headgear may also include a rear light transmitter on the rear of the shell, a forward light transmitter on the front of the shell, a top light transmitter on the top of the shell, and side light transmitters on each of the sides of the shell. The headgear may also include a message indicator mounted on the shell for displaying alphanumeric characters, and the display of the message indicator maybe oriented in a direction extending rearwardly from the shell for permitting a person behind the wearer to view the display.

Abstract: A hat light includes an elongated body with integral stabilizers extending laterally outwardly and positioned to engage the head of the wearer to substantially reduce rotary movement. The body is positioned within the hat with one end adjacent the hole. A hat engaging member is constructed to extend through the hole in the hat and engage the elongated body so as to fixedly grip the front portion of the hat to hold the elongated body oriented in an upward and backward direction within the hat. A light emitting diode is mounted in the elongated body and positioned to direct light in a forward direction from the front portion of the hat.

Abstract: A safety vest is sized to be worn by a human, wherein the vest has a front and back and left and right sides each having a shoulder portion. An EL strip is provided on each side of the vest extending from the bottom of the vest upwards toward the shoulder portion. A power source is supported by the vest and connected to the EL lamp strips to supply electrical energy to the strips so that they emit EL light, wherein the EL light emitted by the EL strip is a safety yellow color, and wherein other portions of the vest are a safety orange color. Further safety articles of clothing and devices are also described.

Abstract: The disclosed device is directed towards an illumination headgear. The illumination headgear comprises a crown having a lower edge. A brim is disposed on the crown proximate to the lower edge. The brim has a rim disposed along the perimeter of the brim distal from the lower edge. An array of contiguous light emitting diodes is integral within the brim and proximate to said rim. The array of contiguous light emitting diodes is focused to form a contiguous beam.

Abstract: A protective helmet navigation system includes a helmet shell having a housing constructed of padded material covering a portion of back and side portions of the shell. The housing is positioned to provide enhanced protection of the back of a user's head and defines a control compartment and a plurality of light compartments. A light source is positioned in each light compartment and is electrically connected to a battery within the control compartment. The system includes a transmitter capable of being connected to the brake and turn signal controls of a motorcycle for transmitting a signal corresponding to an operation of an respective control. A receiver is mounted within the control compartment and electrically connected to the battery and light sources for permitting current to energize respective light sources upon reception of a respective signal. A lens covers each light compartment.

Abstract: The current invention utilizes the common baseball-type hat or headband, to which is attached one or more arrays of light emitting diodes. It is the object of this invention to provide an efficient lighting apparatus which embodies the principles of an adjustable hat or headband worn on the head, to which a battery-powered light emitting diodeing apparatus is either permanently attached to the hat or headband, or removable attached to the hat or headband by a hook and loop concept.

Abstract: A helmet having a warning device includes at least one illuminator externally mounted on a helmet body. A solar power supplying device has a solar panel fixedly mounted on a top surface of the helmet body for absorbing solar energy, which can be converted into electrical energy by means of a control circuit board and saved to an accumulator. The accumulator supplies the illuminator with required electricity to generate illumination. The control circuit board can detect if there is any solar energy gathered by the solar panel so as to automatically control the illuminator to generate illumination or not. A switch, when the illuminator automatically generates illumination, can be activated again to forcibly control the illuminator to continually generate illumination or not.

Abstract: A coupling system for securing an illuminating light to a cap visor includes one coupling piece with at least one magnetic article inlaid in the cap visor and one coupling block with at least one magnetic article therein so as for the coupling block convenient to be securely coupled to the cap visor by the mutual magnetic attractive force of the at least one magnetic article inlaid in the coupling piece and the at least one magnetic article in the coupling block. In the bottom of the coupling block is pivotally connected with a pivotal connector, and in the bottom of the pivotal connector is provided with a hollow for receiving a jointing ball on the top of an illuminating light which can be adjusted to proper degrees for illumination.

Abstract: The present invention discloses an apparatus and method for enhancing the appearance of a subject. The apparatus used for illuminating and drawing attention to the surface of an individual comprises a blocking element, a light source, an energy source, and a mounting element, wherein the blocking element directs light emitted from the light source towards the surface of the subject wearing the apparatus. The method of illuminating and enhancing the appearance of a subject has a surface illuminator, illuminating the light source, reflecting light, attaching the surface illuminator to a surface of the subject, and illuminating the surface of the subject with light reflected from the blocking element. The method also includes the steps of turning the light source off and varying the intensity of the light source.

Abstract: Lighted headgear is provided to enable clear vision in poorly lit locations. The lighted headgear has lights, such as LEDs that generate narrow light beam cones. The headgear is preferably a baseball-type hat with the LEDs secured in small notches in the forward edge of the brim, or in light modules attached toward the brim forward edge. The lights can be similarly provided with a variety of other headgear types including rigid safety hats and rigid fire fighters helmets to name a few. In one form, the lights are positioned so that their respective light beam cones overlap to provide high brightness light in a conical overlap area that can be in the range of normal reading distances or at other distances depending on the intended use of the hat.

Abstract: A light system that attaches to a helmet. The light is designed to be removable. The system has a forward head light that enables a rider to illuminate in whatever direction the rider's head is looking. It has a translucent shell. In one embodiment, the shell is colored red. Light from the headlamp is allowed to leak through the rear of the shell, which gives the appearance of a taillight. In a second embodiment, the device has a forward headlamp and a second bulb that illuminates the rear shell. In a modification of this embodiment, the rear lamp has two filaments. One filament remains on all the time and acts as a taillight. The other filament is activated by the brake handle of the vehicle. In this way, it acts as a brake light, further warning other riders that the vehicle is slowing.

Abstract: A device 10 for securing a lighting apparatus 11 to a paintball mask to promote night paintball includes a base member 12, a light support member 14 extending forward from an upper portion of the base member 12, a light positioning member 16 extending forward from a lower portion of the base member 12, the light support and light positioning members 14 and 16 cooperating to secure and position the lighting apparatus 11 with the base member 12 to focus light in a predetermined direction, a stabilizing clip 18 extending rearward from a lower portion of the base member 12, and a pair of apertures 20 disposed through opposing upper portions of the base member 12, the apertures 20 ultimately receiving therethough a support belt 72 that cooperates with the stabilizing clip 18 to maintain the position of the device 10 relative to the paintball mask during play of a night paintball game.

Abstract: A flashlight holder for use with a conventional hart hat to releasably receive a flashlight of the type defining a faceted barrel and a head which is rotatable relative to the barrel for operation of the flashlight. The flashlight holder is designed such that a flashlight is operable with one hand when retained in the flashlight holder. The flashlight holder defines a barrel support secured to a base. The barrel support defines an interior surface and a slot configured to cooperate to closely receive and retain the flashlight barrel in a non-rotatable manner. The base of the flashlight holder defines a tab configured to be releasably engaged within a slotted receptacle defined by the hard hat. A locking projection extends from the tab for engaging a lower edge of the hard hat.

Abstract: A lighted cap is described, comprising a cap having a crown and a bill, and a light structure rotatably fixed to a point on the bill. Rotation to a forward-facing direction for the light results in contacting a contact point that closes a circuit, thereby supplying power to the lamp in the rotatable light structure. The light is used for nighttime activities, such as fishing, when light is needed and a light-weight hat is desired.

Abstract: An educational youth fireman helmet includes a scaled replication of a working fireman's helmet and is provided with a pivoting face visor, a pair of headlights controllable by the wearer, and a selectable voice messaging system providing recorded messages relating to fire safety.

Abstract: A combination cap and shoe set is provided wherein each of the cap and shoe include illuminated regions. For example, the brim of the hat may be illuminated in its entirety in a particular color and the sole of the shoe may be illuminated in a complementary color such that a person wearing the cap and shoe of the invention in low light situations may be readily visible. The sole of the shoe may also be substantially uniformly illuminated and the illumination may be controlled independent of any walking motion by the wearer by a manual push-button switch.

Abstract: A device for holding a light emitting source, including flashlights having incandescent bulbs or light emitting diodes (L.E.D.s), to provide a hands-free light source. The device comprises a clip that is configured for attachment to a support and a member that is attached thereto and extends outwardly therefrom. The member has a hole therethrough that is sized and configured to receive a portion of a light source therein. Many light sources are comprised of at least two parts, that are attachable to one another. A portion of one of the parts is receivable through the hole in the member and is attached to the other one of the two parts, thereby attaching the light source to the member. The clip is then attached to a support to provide a hands free light source.

Abstract: A miniature flashlight device includes a housing having a cavity, a pair of magnets mounted to the housing, and a light generating assembly disposed in the cavity of the housing. The light generating assembly includes a lamp, at least one battery and a spring-loaded switch connected in an electrical circuit with the lamp and battery and activatable to electrically connect and disconnect the battery with the lamp. The magnets are arranged such that when the housing is placed on a ferromagnetic surface the magnets attract the surface with sufficient force to activate the spring-loaded switch and open the circuit, turning the device off. When the magnets are disengaged from the surface, the spring brings the switch into the closed circuit position.

Abstract: A device for holding a light emitting source, including flashlights having incandescent bulbs or light emitting diodes (L.E.D.s), to provide a hands-free light source. The device comprises a clip that is configured for attachment to a support and a member that is attached thereto and extends outwardly therefrom. The member has a hole therethrough that is sized and configured to receive a portion of a light source therein. Many light sources are comprised of at least two parts, that are attachable to one another. A portion of one of the parts is receivable through the hole in the member and is attached to the other one of the two parts, thereby attaching the light source to the member. The clip is then attached to a support to provide a hands free light source.

Abstract: An illuminated protective headgear is described that includes a safety helmet with a molded shell adapted to fit over a user's head, the shell having a rear section; a battery-powered light mounting bracket on the rear section of the shell; and a battery-powered light including an attachment clip adapted for releasable attachment to the light mounting bracket. The light mounting bracket may be an attachable bracket that can be secured to the rear section of an existing safety helmet, or a mounting bracket that is integrally molded as a part of the rear section of the helmet shell.

Abstract: The current invention utilizes the common baseball-type hat or headband, to which is attached one or more arrays of light emitting diodes. It is the object of this invention to provide an efficient lighting apparatus which embodies the principles of an adjustable hat or headband worn on the head, to which a battery-powered light emitting diodeing apparatus is either permanently attached to the hat or headband, or removable attached to the hat or headband by a hook and loop concept.

Abstract: A lighted cap is described, comprising a cap having a crown and a bill, and a light structure rotatably fixed to a point on the bill. Rotation to a forward-facing direction for the light results in contacting a contact point that closes a circuit, thereby supplying power to the lamp in the rotatable light structure. The light is used for nighttime activities, such as fishing, when light is needed and a light-weight hat is desired.

Abstract: A safety hat having an alert function comprising a hat body, a battery, and a plurality of soft or hard light emitting strips, and a control switch. The hat body is like a shade. The soft light emitting strips are adhered on the surface and two lateral sides of the hat body. The battery is formed on the soft light emitting strips. One end of the control switch is connected to an electrode of the battery, and another end thereof is connected to the power supply end of the light emitting strip. By the action of the control switch, the soft light emitting strip lights up or extinguished. Thereby, a safety hat having an alert function is formed, which can be assembled by the user.

Abstract: A helmet with safety light for enhancing the visibility of a helmet. The helmet with safety light includes a helmet. The helmet is adapted for placement upon the head of user. The helmet generally comprises a peripheral wall. The peripheral wall has an inside surface and an outer surface. The outer surface has a channel therein. The peripheral wall has a bore therein, which is generally positioned in a front portion of the helmet. A light means for emitting a light is mounted to the helmet and positioned in the channel. A power supply is operationally coupled to the light means. The power supply is positioned in the bore in the peripheral wall. An actuating means for turning the light means on and off is operationally coupled to the light means.

Abstract: A curved surface, such as a helmet, including a light source and light conductive paths. Light emitting diodes (LEDs) provide the light source and fiber optic conductors provide the light conductive paths. The fiber optic conductors have polished ends to create lenses. A microprocessor or other logic, powered by a battery, can control the LEDs, possibly of different colors, to generate various colors or patterns for display. The components, including the microprocessor, battery, and light source, can be contained with a breakaway compartment in the helmet. The battery can include light rechargeable batteries positioned in the top of the helmet shell. The fiber optic conductors can be attached to or molded into the helmet shell so that the light traveling through them is visible and creates particular light patterns for display or is fully focused to the ends.

Abstract: A flashing light source mounted to rotate or fixed to the top of a hat or helmet. The light provided shines out throughout a full 360 degree circle around the wearer to signal and warn people of the presence of the wearer or of danger. In a preferred embodiment the lamp may be a single lamp formed as a circular xenon flash lamp or a bulb or flash tube with a reflector that rotates to traverse the entire 360 degree circle around the wearer.

Abstract: An adaptor for a hand-held flashlight is disclosed, the flashlight being of the type having an elongate handle defying a battery compartment. The adaptor comprises a fitting in the form of a cylindrical handle-receiving aperture for mounting the flashlight handle detachably in a friction fit A multi-directional connector joins the flashlight fitting to one of a number of interchangeable bases, which may be coupled detachably to a mounting plate. The mounting plate may be formed with strap mounting formations for carrying a headstrap or the like. Both the base-plate and the interchangeable bases may be formed with suction caps, plugs, keyed apertures or magnets for mounting them detachably to various fixtures. As a result, the hand-held flashlight may be readily adapted for hands-free use.

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: A combination cap and shoe set is provided wherein each of the cap and shoe include illuminated regions. For example, the brim of the hat may be illuminated in its entirety in a particular color and the sole of the shoe may be illuminated in a complementary color such that a person wearing the cap and shoe of the invention in low light situations may be readily visible.