Abstract: To provide for adjustability of the direction of light from a lamp unit ( preferably retaining a halogen incandescent lamp (13), the lamp unit is retained on a headband (4) by a ball-and-socket joint (6) secured, in part, to an angle element (5), in which the angle legs (5a, 5b) are angled by about 115.degree., the lamp unit (3) being a lightweight molded plastic unit, connected by a cable (2) to a battery housing (1) for supply of electrical energy. Preferably, the battery housing also includes a receptor for the ball of the ball-and-socket joint, so that the lamp unit (3) can be attached to the battery housing (1). The headband is universally adjustable by a VELCRO.RTM. fastener, the lamp, also, carrying a VELCRO.RTM. attachment, for individual attachment to the headband; the angle unit, likewise, is attachable by a VELCRO fastener to the headband for positioning at selected locations.

Abstract: A headband to be worn on the head of a person making an examination, with an examination instrument such as an observation unit and an illuminating unit supported from the headband so as to be adjacent the eyes of the examining person. A counterweight on the rear of the headband counterbalances some of the weight of the examination instrument at the front, and makes the headband sit more evenly and comfortably on the wearer's head. The counterweight may contain a power pack, such as rechargeable batteries, providing power for the illuminating unit through a cord extending along one side of the headband.

Abstract: A hunting light adapted to be carried by a hunter, the light including lamp means for providing night-hunting illumination, a portable power source adapted to be worn by the hunter, the power source connected to the lamp means, and bracket means affixed to the lamp for releasably attaching the lamp to the hunter's weapon so that the lamp can also be hand held or worn by the hunter while hunting. In one embodiment, a second bracket means is adapted to be worn by the hunter, whereby the lamp can be releasably attached to the second bracket means and thus worn by the hunter when it is not attached to the hunter's weapon. A method of providing illumination for hunting at night is also described.

Abstract: The invention relates to an electrically controlled optical display apparatus for embellishing or decorating a design on a garment. A removable display apparatus has lamps (4) and electrical connectors (8) disposed in a composite removable patch (3, 9, 10) on inside the garment (1). The lamps (4) project outside the garment and are held by elastic clamping members (12) surrounding the luminous heads of the lamps.

Abstract: A rider's helmet for a motorcycle or the like having an auxiliary brake lamp secured thereto and connected via a quick detachable electrical connector in parallel with the brake lamp of the motorcycle.

Abstract: A variable-width-beam light apparatus is provided having a lamp and reflector assembly in which a lamp is supported for selective axial displacement along a longitudinal optical axis with respect to a focal point of the reflector to enable adjustment in the width or angle of divergence of an emitted beam of light. The lamp is selectively positioned by a rotatable knob carried by a lens of the assembly and positioned exteriorly at the front of the lens for operation. The rotatable knob connects with a shaft coupled by screw threads with a lamp engaging cylinder that is axially slideable in a tubular guideway such that rotational movement is translated to longitudinal movement to effect and control axial displacement of a lamp. The lamp is resiliently biased in a forward direction with respect to the lens.

Abstract: A pair of lamps are mounted on either side of a protective helmet on indexing tables that permit each lamp to be independently directed at a different target. Each lamp table is slidably received within a base section so that the lamp can be easily removed from the helmet. A utility band passes between the two base sections and is held therebetween by gripping bars mounted in each base section. The band is adapted so that articles can be carried thereupon.

Abstract: A surgical headlamp is disclosed that is removably mounted to a headband and which utilizes a remote light source connected via a fiberoptic cable. The mounting arrangement includes frictional sliding members permitting adjustment of the lamp to an exact in between the eyes location.

Abstract: A lamp, particularly a miner's safety lamp, is provided with a noctilucent lens holder so that in the event of an accident causing non functioning of the normal light source of the lamp, the lens holder will provide luminous light.

Abstract: A mine lamp having an improved base structure and envelope that cooperate with the socket and lens of an underground miners head piece to maintain the lamp in a centered position relative to a reflector as the latter is manually adjusted relative to the lamp, and by so doing substantially increasing the light output from the head piece.

Abstract: Safety lamp apparatus, suitable for use as a miner's cap lamp, includes a housing body closed at one side by a plastic light transmitting member. A bulb member is yieldably received in the housing body and is operable, when energized, to provide a filament in a state of incandescence for emitting visible radiation. During use of the apparatus in an explosive atmosphere conditions may arise where deformation of the light transmitting member from external impact forces directed thereagainst may drive deformed portions of the light transmitting member against the bulb member with sufficient force to cause bulb breakage and resulting explosion of the atmosphere.In the present invention protective means is provided comprising an arrangement of parts defining an oblique angular relationship between the central longitudinal axis of the bulb member and the impacting surface of the deformed portion of the light transmitting member.

Abstract: This invention is related to illumination devices and more particularly to flashlights and flashlight holding implements. A flashlight holding implement and flashlight is attached to a hat brim and enables the user to direct and adjust the angular position of the light beam, and eliminate the need for the user to hand-hold the flashlight while performing the task before him.

Abstract: This invention relates to an illuminating device for mounting on a cap such as a hard hat.

Abstract: A lighting system for a welders helmet which includes a high intensity, high Kelvin temperature electric light source attached to the face shield for directing a high energy, high Kelvin temperature light beam forwardly of the viewing port, and an energizing circuit including an on-off switch interconnecting the light source to a source of electrical energy which deenergizes the light source where the welder's eyes are not protected by the face shield.

Abstract: A helmet for motorcyclists for providing a sensory effect to observers. The helmet is provided with an inner portion and an outer portion which are spaced from each other to provide for an interspace between the two portions. Positioned within the two portions is a light emitting device, a tape player, and power source in the form of a battery. One or more switches may be provided on the outer portion which interconnects the light source with the battery or the tape player with the battery or both to provide the light and/or sound effect in the interspace. The outer portion may be formed from material which is partially or wholly transparent, or translucent with some opaque portions. Character emitting openings may be provided on the outer portion and the outer portion may have different colors or the light may be of different colors to provide different light sensory effects to the observer.

Abstract: A rechargeable storage battery and miner's cap lamp apparatus includes a headpiece and a cable member which connects the headpiece with the battery. The battery is constructed with a detachable top in which is mounted protectively housed switching means for actuating a plurality of rechargeable cell groups contained in the battery. Typically two lead-acid cells may be provided in the battery and connected in series to provide a four volt output in a conveniently portable sized unit for miner's use.In the battery and detachable top construction, the rechargeable battery cell groups are further provided with positive and negative charging terminals located on and extending through the battery top, for example at opposite sides thereof, in a position to connect with suitable charging rack apparatus which avoids charging the battery through the headpiece.

Abstract: A battery case retains a battery and is provided with a cable having a removable plug at its distal end, the plug being received in an externally threaded socket member which carries an electric bulb. The socket is threadedly received in a bulb housing of a lamp element member mounted on one side of a bifurcated clip which can be removably installed on a support plate or visor of a hardhat. The battery case has a belt clip which enables the case to be clipped to the belt of a person and rotatably mounting plate on the surface of the case so as selectively to receive the bifurcated clip of the lamp element, on the belt clip or on the plate whereby the lamp element may be rotated with respect to the battery case. In another embodiment, the clip of the lamp element is also removably receivable on a tilt plate carried by a bracket on a head band.

Abstract: Apparatus for detecting and signalling the presence of a dangerous gas in an atmosphere comprising means for detecting the gas and means for signalling when the gas content exceeds a predetermined level. Said detecting means and said signalling means are disposed in a common housing and connecting by a double-wire cable to a separate supply.

Abstract: A battery powered variable intensity hat mounted head lamp with a lamp shell mounting a lens and reflector assembly including an oscillator switching a power transistor mounted on the lamp shell for heat dissipation to control the lamp bulb, a printed circuit board in the lamp shell mounting the lamp bulb and the oscillator components, and a potentiometer mounted on the lamp shell for simultaneously varying both the on time and the off time in the duty cycle of the oscillator.

Abstract: An article of wearing apparel such as a rigid opaque hat or a multi-layer belt has light emitting diodes mounted therein for being viewed, the terminals of the diodes and the circuitry for controlling the same being concealed within the article of apparel or on the person of the wearer. Control circuitry includes an electronic clock which sends electric pulses to an electronic counter, the output of which passes through a decoder which controls which diodes are sequentially illuminated to create an illusion of motion for getting the attention of others or for providing a type of theatrical ornamentation for the user.

Abstract: A luminaire housing body is formed with a reflector chamber closed at one side by a radiation transmitting member. At an opposite side, the housing is extended to form a socket enclosure. A lamp socket member is rotatably mounted in the socket enclosure and is structured to define spaced apart inwardly dished reflector surfaces, hereinafter referred to as concaved reflective surfaces, in each of which a lamp may be placed at a focal point and independently energized by electrical means. A reflector member is located in back of the radiation transmitting member and is formed with a socket aperture.At either side of the concaved reflector surfaces, the socket member is shaped to present tapered outer ends which can be moved into and out of the socket aperture. The arrangement of the parts is such that a de-energized lamp is constantly shielded by the tapered ends to prevent shadow or distortion when another lamp is in use.

Abstract: A portable illumination source for photographers which can be worn on the head of the photographer and there retained without attention by the photographer so that he can use both hands for manipulating his camera. The device includes a rigid frame on which is mounted a light source such as a photoflash to produce light rays on a path and a diffuser secured to the rigid frame within the path to diffuse light toward a subject that the photographer is facing. A suspension system for securing the rigid frame to the head of the photographer such that the apparatus can be employed without attention from the photographer.

Abstract: A luminaire apparatus includes a luminaire housing body, an electrical cable member and a power source. Means are combined with the cable for compressibly securing one end of the cable in the housing in a position to provide an effective moisture seal and the cable jacket is held in fixed relation to the housing so that strain or pulling forces exerted on the cable are not transmitted to electrical conductors contained therein. When the power source is a battery of the class used in a miner's cap lamp apparatus, for example, in which the housing body is a headpiece to be attached to a miner's "hard hat", the electrical cable may have an opposite end sealably engaged in the battery top, and provided with a strain relief member. A portion of the cable extending inside the battery top is held in a cable locking device so that pulling forces exerted on the cable are not applied to electrical conductors connected to battery terminals.

Abstract: A headgear, such as a hardhat or fireman's helmet, having a light unit applied thereto, including a light source for illuminating selective areas adjacent the headgear and which includes a current source for energizing the light source. Said current source forms a part of a drive unit which includes a pendulum and a flexible shaft actuated by the pendulum for changing the direction of the light beam emitted from the light source in response to movements of the head of the wearer of the headgear, for directing the light rays from the light source either in a forward or downward direction.

Abstract: A lighting system for an open vehicle such as a motorcycle or snowmobile incorporating the main headlight which is rigidly secured to the vehicle, and an auxiliary headlight detachably mounted on the safety helmet worn by the vehicle operator and detachably connected, by electrical circuit connecting means to a mutual power source carried on the vehicle and simultaneously operable by the main lighting switch located on the vehicle for easy access by the vehicle operator, to project an auxiliary beam of light in conjunction with the beam of light projected by the main headlight. The auxiliary headlight is capable of projecting the auxiliary beam of light in a plurality of directions independent of the direction of the beam of light of the main headlight. The main headlight and the auxiliary headlight are spaced apart so as to project two distinct separate sources of light when viewed from a remote location.

Abstract: This invention relates to a method and flashing light safety device for cyclists' helmets which provides for a full 360.degree. elevated identification and protective warning to all surrounding drivers of vehicles. The use of the device will reduce accidents by pin-pointing the location of a cyclist in a stream of traffic or in intersecting lanes of traffic and thereby protect and enhance the safety of the cyclist using the device and the safety of those in vehicles in the surrounding traffic as well as pedestrians. The device is easily detachable for storage or carrying when not in use.

Abstract: In one embodiment, a battery case and lamp assembly detachably engage with a pair of clips secured to the front of the helmet. In the preferred embodiment a lower horizontal rod attached to the back of the battery case clips into a pair of clips secured to the front of the helmet and a pair of resilient claws at the top of the battery casing, detachably engage any one of a plurality of projecting teeth, also secured to the front of the helmet. The case and lamp assembly pivot around the horizontal rod so that the angle of the lamp assembly can be adjusted to suit the user. Switch means are provided for the lamp assembly to connect and disconnect same from the batteries within the battery case.

Abstract: A new article of jewelry such as a pendant with a necklace for being worn around a person's neck, the pendant including an ornamental case containing a dry cell battery and switch in circuit with one or more incandescent lamps each with its own blinker circuit breaker, the lamps being behind variously colored lens on a front side of the case so that when the switch is closed various colored lights are intermittently flashed producing a pyschodelic effect.

Abstract: A light unit for attachment to an item of headwear such as a fireman's helmet or a hard hat, and which includes a light source, and a current source for energizing the light source and for actuating electrically driven mechanical means for changing the direction of the light beam from the light source in response to movements of the head of the wearer of the headwear, enabling the beam of light to be directed either in a forward or a downward direction.

Abstract: A light for being permanently attached to a hat and for directing a beam of light in the direction the person wearing the hat is looking. The light is adapted to allow the user thereof to vary the brightness of the beam of light produced thereby. Further, the light is adapted to be powered either by one or more electric storage batteries mounted on the hat or by an auxiliary source of electric power such as a standard electric trolling motor battery or the like. The auxiliary source of electric power is capable of, in addition to activating the light, recharging the electric storage batteries. The electric storage batteries are positioned about the hat so as to substantially evenly distribute the weight of the light over the head of the person wearing the hat.