Abstract: An attachment for a helmet includes an external portion, an internal portion distal from the external portion, and a shaft extending between the external portion and the internal portion. The external portion contains an object to be attached to the helmet. An attachment system including a helmet is also described.

Abstract: An articulated brim mount for a helmet light that mounts on the brim of a hat or worker's helmet enables pivoting of the helmet light through angles of up to 210 degrees in a vertical plane and at least 360 degrees in a horizontal plane. The pivots are configured to provide controlled friction so that the angles of the light can be adjusted by hand without tools while retaining the position set by the user.

Abstract: A portable light source for connection to a hardhat. The portable light source has a battery housing with an LED light mounted in a lamp holder that is connected either directly to or via a boom or wires to the battery housing. The housing or the lamp holder also has a mounting post that engages an aperture on the side of the hardhat for holding the portable light source in place. The lamp housing may be rotatably connected to the battery housing.

Abstract: An electrical energy supply indicator for a helmet is disclosed to employ a casing having a storage chamber for housing an electrical resistor, a light-emitting diode (LED), a cover plate, a female terminal socket; wherewith the storage chamber has a compartment plate, the female terminal socket has an article locking member, a pin receiving member having four trapezoidal faces, an anode and a cathode for connecting with the resistor and LED. The locking member is immobilized between the compartment plate and an interior surface, the receiving member passes through the receiving channel to connect externally with a male terminal pin. The LED operates to determine if attached electrical circuit is powered. A slant-faced extrusion block is on the underside of the cover plate to superimpose onto the locking member such that the locking member can be more secured inside the casing, thereby preventing undesirable movement of the female terminal socket.

Abstract: A multi-mode, multi-function marker/signaling device, capable of detachably mounting to helmets, has operating switches with positive visual and tactile cues located at opposing ends. A cover is attached to a base to provide a waterproof internal space. An electronic circuit board mounted within the waterproof space includes one or more visible and/or infrared emitters. Built-in programming provides user-defined and selectable modes of operation and multiple functions within those modes by means of serial manipulation of each switching means with a single digit. The emitters are multi-colored and/or infrared devices operating either steady ON, flashing, or coded flash, and are programmed to operate either independently or together. A replaceable battery provides power. A battery compartment is integral to and accessed from the underside (mounting surface) of the base.

Abstract: A portable light source for connection to a hardhat. The portable light source has a battery housing with an LED light mounted in a swivel portion that is connected to the battery housing. The housing also has a mounting post that engages an aperture on the side of the hardhat for holding the portable light source in place.

Abstract: An electrowetting display, a pixel array substrate thereof, and an electrowetting display pixel structure thereof are provided. The electrowetting display pixel structure is disposed on a substrate. The electrowetting display pixel structure includes a pixel electrode, a hydrophobic insulating layer and a wall. The pixel electrode is covered by the hydrophobic insulating layer. The wall is disposed on the hydrophobic insulating layer. The wall has a first side surface, a second side surface and at least one opening penetrating the first side surface and the second side surface. The opening is used for fluid medium to flow therethrough.

Abstract: A dual-ended illumination device that is fastened to a user's wrist is herein disclosed, comprising a small cylindrical flashlight having a first end with at least three (3) white light-emitting diodes (LED's) and a second end having at least one (1) red LED. A four position switch located at a midpoint on a housing provides for OFF-WHITE-RED-BOTH positions. The flashlight attaches to one's wrist by use of a nylon strap secured with a fastening means. It is positioned on either the inside or outside of the wrist to suit a desired illumination need. An inside position would be used when reading a book, or performing physical tasks. The outside position would be used when riding or bike or walking, with perhaps all lamps illuminated to serve as a warning light to others. The device is viewed as being especially valuable in areas where it is impossible to hold a flashlight or have others hold one while performing work with both hands.

Abstract: An enhanced lighting device having a means providing for the affixing to most conventional eyeglass frames. The unobtrusive lighting device generally comprises an enclosure having a cavity for the containment of a light emitting diode, a powering means and a sliding tensionable clamp for attaching the enclosure to for example, the bridge of a pair of conventional eyeglasses. Additionally, a pair of support posts provides an alignment means whereby the direction of the light is perpendicular to that of the eyeglass frame. A presentation plate is attachable to the front of the device, and may be decorated to provide a fashionable look.

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 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: 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 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 hat for enhancing visual acquisition of a wearer, comprising a bowl portion for fitting the head of the wearer; a brim portion attached to the bowl portion and extending from the bowl portion; and a first rechargeable glowing portion affixed to at least one of the bowl portion and the brim portion for emitting light energy. More than one rechargeable glowing portions may be added to the hat in various areas as desired. The invention could be alternatively described as a method of enhancing the visual acquisition of a hatted person, comprising the steps of: (a)attaching a rechargeable glowing material to a hat; (b)charging the rechargeable glowing material by placing the hat near a light source; (c)removing the hat from the light source; and (d)wearing the hat away from the light source, so that the rechargeable glowing material gives off light.

Abstract: The including of an engaging recess with an article of human wearing apparel, such as a cap, that has a specific exterior ornamental configuration. An elongated, illuminatable, plastic, light tube is to be snapped into an elongated groove formed on the wearing apparel and is to be snugly retained thereby. The light tube is to be flexible so as to accommodate to the specific shape of groove. The illuminatable tube includes a liquid substance which is to be activatable which will cause the tube to glow for a period of time. Also, the body of the tube will contain a separate light activatable substance which can be used to cause the tube to emit light after expiration of the light from the liquid substance.

Abstract: A magnetic head supporting device for supporting at least one magnetic head in contact with a flexible magnetic disk so as to record and reproduce signals in and from the flexible magnetic disk. The magnetic head supporting device comprises a gimbal spring having a central portion to which the magnetic head is secured at one side thereof; and a pivot which contacts on the opposite side of the central portion of the gimbal spring so as to support the center of the magnetic head through the intermediary of the gimbal spring.

Abstract: A lamp carriage arm, adapted for attachment to a safety hat, is disclosed. The lamp carriage arm offers improved lighting for miners and other workers by virtue of the lamp being positioned roughly in the area of above and in front of the safety hat wearer's collarbone. The lamp carriage arm attaches at one end to one side of the safety hat, and extends downwardly in spaced relationship to the side of the safety hat wearer's head. Conventional lighting, e.g. a miner's lamp, is carried at the other end of the lamp carriage arm. Preferably, the attachment of the lamp to the carriage arm is pivotal, so that the direction of the lamp beam may be varied. Thus the use of a ball and socket joint is disclosed, although other means may be employed. Adjustment means for varying the position of the lamp are also disclosed.