Abstract: One embodiment of a lighting system for a rider of a vehicle may include a garment configured to be worn on a torso of the rider. The garment may have a front portion and a rear portion. The rear portion may include a first side section, a second side section, and a center section. Further, the lighting system may include one or more controllers carried by the vehicle, and configured to generate a running signal, a brake signal, a left turn signal, and a right signal. The lighting system may also include a first light emitter, a second light emitter and a third light emitter that are associated with the controllers.

Abstract: An adornment having a power source for articles of clothing and accessories. Such adornment includes a housing with a front compartment and rear compartment. A front panel is attached to the housing. A predetermined novelty item is securably attached within such front compartment. A plurality of light members are attached securably within such front compartment and are operably connected to such power source. A mirror is attached to the interior walls of the front compartment to create the illusion of depth. A switch mechanism disposed on the housing at a predetermined location is operably connected to the power source to energize the light members. The rear compartment accommodates a power source and is accessible from an outside of the housing by a rear panel releasably attached to the housing to remove and replace such power source as necessary. The housing is attachable to articles of clothing and accessories.

Abstract: An illumination device worn at chest height to illuminate an area proximate to the wearer.

Abstract: An apparatus produces a “dazzling” effect: disorientation and temporary and fully reversible blindness in subjects for the purpose of threat deterrence in both civilian law enforcement and military engagements without the use of lasers. The apparatus is comprised of a plurality of light emitting diodes (LEDs) capable of intense illumination. Light emitted by each LED is further pulsed and focused by reflective optics to produce a pulsed beam of sufficient intensity that the combined effect of the beams from the LEDs induces dazzling in subject viewers in the target range. Further included in or ancillary to the invention are a power source for powering the LEDs and a signal source and controller for controlling their illumination and pulsing. Embodiments of the invention include riot shield, hand held and vehicle-mounted dazzlers.

Abstract: A motion activated light circuit is comprised of a motion activatable switch which effects switch closures upon displacement thereof for connecting a supply voltage to a pulse generator circuit which generates a predetermined pulse length to provide a control signal at an output thereof. An oscillator circuit is coupled to the control signal of the pulse generator circuit to produce light actuating pulses to feed one of two or more independent light circuits through a light source selection switch. The light source selection switch is conditioned by a sensor which senses ambient light intensity whereby the light actuating pulses are directed to a selected one of the two or more independent light circuits to cause the selected light circuit to generate light pulses.

Abstract: The present device is a stimulating wearable item that provides safety and entertainment benefits to the wearer. The device includes a wearable item, preferably a backpack, a stimulus control system, and at least one stimulus means. The stimulus control system includes a controller, a motion sensor and at least one power source. Each stimulus means is electrically connected to the stimulus control system. When the controller detects movement of the wearable item through the motion sensor, the stimulus control system activates the at least one stimulus means. The at least one stimulus means includes different stimulus means, such as a noise means, a vibration means, or an illumination means. The stimulating wearable item uses multiple stimulating means to increase the profile of the wearer and is enjoyable to wear to encourage frequent use. The device also allows for easy changing of the stimulus means as desired.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a light-emitting clothes, in which the appearance of the clothes main body is provided with light emitting elements, a water-proof transparent layer being overcoated on the outside of the light emitting elements and the light emitting elements being electrically connected with a power source control box. According to this configuration, the water-proof transparent layer can assuredly prevent the light emitting elements from damage caused by the wetting from water.

Abstract: An illumination device worn at chest height to illuminate an area proximate to the wearer.

Abstract: A self illuminated belt buckle comprising a housing with a symbol shaped opening in the front and an opening in the bottom of the housing. The housing containing at least one power source, and at least one light source such as an LED which may be connected to a switch. The at least one power source providing power to the light source which provides background lighting through the symbol shaped opening and through the opening in the bottom of the housing. The light source and power source not being visible from outside of the housing. The housing further being connected to an attachment device such as a belt buckle or brooch pin. The housing also being formed from diamond plate.

Abstract: A traffic signaling device system for motorcyclists comprising a safety brake and running light assembly (34) mounted to a motorcycle jacket (88). The safety brake light has an L.E.D. housing (22) supported by an outboard support member (20) and a leather piece (18). A plurality of snap buttons (16) can be used to secure safety brake light to jacket. The safety brake light has a six-conductor coil cable assembly (12) extending outside of jacket in front thereof is connected to a control box panel (44) so that the rider can view the operation of control box panel in a convenient seated position. At one end of control box is a six-conductor cable (50) which is electrically connected thereof to the existing wiring for a tail and brake light (78), a left turn signal light (80), and a right turn signal light (81) in such vehicles. Other embodiments are described and shown.

Abstract: This invention is a kind of light emitting garment in which the garment itself has numerous colored Light Emitting Diodes (LED) sandwiched inside two layers. The bottom edge of the garment has a pocket for a power supply device. The power supply device and LED are connected by wires. The Light Emitting Diodes are turned on or off using a switch on the power supply device. On the upper part of the garment there is a hoop worn around the wearer's neck and, on the bottom, there are bands that are tied around the wearer's body. The garment is worn inside formal attire and, after the garment's power is turned on, its Light Emitting Diodes emit different colored light. After dispersal by passing through the polyester filling that is in front of the Light Emitting Diodes, the light shines through the formal attire, surrounding the wearer with brightly colored light, allowing its beauty to be enjoyed by the wearer and other participants in the social occasion.

Abstract: The hereby described system, which provide an increased visualization of the person or object fitted with this device, comfortable and easy to carry, due to its small size and adaptability. The system includes a main device with a frame fitted with a space with the first reflective band, and other empty spaces ready to be fitted with extractable cartridges, and kept in place by means of a protuberance of the frame provided with an opening for each extractable cartridge. The bands and the cartridges are equipped with complementary connecting devices, among themselves and with those of the main device.

Abstract: A novel safety harness is disclosed. The safety harness has straps for securing upon a subject. Arranged around the straps are several light emitting diodes (LEDs). The LEDs are driven by pulses of current that exceed the power rating of the LED, but the current is driven for a very short period of time, such that the LEDs are not destroyed. These LEDs blink when turned on and emit substantially more light than is typically found in LEDs, such that the subject is visible from a distance of up to two thousand feet. Multiple safety harnesses may be strapped together, allowing the safety device to be used in a variety of settings, both for human and non-human subjects.

Abstract: A belt includes a main part, a buckle securely joined to one end of the main part, a power controlling device in the buckle, and light emitting members on the main part; the power controlling device includes a circuit board, an IC component, a poked switch, a button switch, and a battery module; the circuit board is electrically connected to the light emitting members on the main part; the IC component, the poked switch, the button switch, and the battery module are connected to the circuit board; the battery module includes a battery holding member, and batteries held on the battery holding member; the battery holding member can be drawn out of the buckle for battery change; the user can change brightness of the light emitting members, and the way and frequency of the light emitting members flashing on and off by means of pressing the button switch.

Abstract: A lighting apparatus for equine animals for use in low light or no light conditions is provided. The lighting apparatus comprises a backing material and a perimeter material secured to the backing material with the perimeter material having an aperture. A compartment is secured within the aperture of the perimeter material. At least one power source is contained within the compartment. A compartment cover covers the power source. At least one light source is electrically connected to the power source above the compartment cover. A cover covers the light bulb. An activation mechanism adjacent the cover illuminates the light source.

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: A light attachment for fastening to a carrier structure including a light source (4), a battery (5) and a light source controlling switch (23) comprising a casing (1) with a front side and a rear side and including a head portion (16) with a first opening (17) for the light source (4) in the front side and an elongated body portion with a second opening for a switch actuating arm in the front side and further comprising a removable elastic sleeve (6) for surrounding at least partially the elongated body and the carrier structure to urge and fasten the rear side of the casing (1) to the carrier structure.

Abstract: A portable bag including a bag body and a lighting system secured to the bag body. The lighting system includes a lighting system body, at least one light emitter carried by the lighting system body, a power source supplying power to at least one light emitter, and a control circuit controlling at least one light emitter. A remote controller is in wireless communication with the control circuit to control at least one light emitter. Another portable bag includes a bag body, at least one lighting cartridge having a cartridge body and at least one light emitter carried by the cartridge body, a power source supplying power to at least one light emitter, and at least one lighting base secured to the bag body. The lighting base is configured to receive and removably secure the lighting cartridge.

Abstract: A device for providing emergency lighting for firefighters is described. The device includes a housing having at least one laser disposed therein. A power source powers the at least one laser when the device is activated. The device can be activated using, for example, a pressure-activated switch, a smoke-activated switch, a heat-activated switch, or the like.

Abstract: Safety garments and safety vests are for enhancing the visibility of a wearer in low-light conditions. The safety garment has a first layer, a reflective layer, and a plurality of lights electrically connected to a power source. The lights are attached to the reflective layer and positioned within an aperture of a protective cover such that the light does not protrude past an outer surface of the protective cover. The reflective layer may be removable. The lights may emit non-visible light. The garment may comprise an audible alarm, a pouch for packing and carrying the garment, a removable lighted patch for displaying any one of various messages or beacons, and fiber-optic thread to further illuminate the safety garment.

Abstract: A belt buckle with an embedded power source, such as battery(s), and an attached or embedded light source, such as light emitting diodes, for illuminating an area in front of a user, such as a hiker, climber, or trail-runner. The buckle is typically a side-release plastic buckle, and is typically mounted centrally on a pack's hip-belt. The light is adjustable vertically, or has a lens to produce a tall, narrow beam of light for the purpose of illuminating a large section of trail.

Abstract: A lighted apparatus for use in apparel and footwear is described. The lighted apparatus includes an exterior channel formed in the outer perimeter of the sole, one or more light sources mounted in the exterior channel, a protective covering surrounding the light source, one or more switches coupled to the light source, and one or more power sources operatively coupled to the one or more switches and the one or more light sources. In apparel, the one or more continuous light sources are removably attached to the garment.

Abstract: Outdoor apparel includes at least one LED panel, and preferably more, comprised of plural high-visibility LEDs. The panels may operate in various modes such as steady, slow-blink, and fast-blink. Different color LEDs are also contemplated based on different intended uses.

Abstract: A buckle apparatus and a seat belt apparatus are provided that are capable of improving the attachment strength of the reflector. In one form, the buckle apparatus includes an upper cover having an insertion inlet at one side, a buckle portion provided in the upper cover and engaged with a tongue of a seat belt inserted through the insertion inlet, a light source provided in the vicinity of the insertion inlet in the upper cover, a reflector for diffusing and leading illuminating light flux eradiated from the light source, which is provided in inner wall faces, that form the insertion inlet by using the reflector as a mold piece.

Abstract: A combination high visibility safety vest and hydration bladder system includes a vest having a pouch along its back side capable or receiving and holding a bladder portion of the hydration bladder system. The pouch includes raised inserts along its exterior to raise portions of the pouch away from the user's back. The vest also includes a background material made of a daytime-visible fluorescent color and nighttime and light reflective material positioned thereon to increase the visibility of the user to others. The vest includes tear-away straps and seams to increase the safety of the user if the vest is entangled. The hydration bladder system includes a bladder that can be filled with fluid in an insulated pouch. The hydration bladder system provides hydration to the user by way of tubing coupled on one end to the bladder and on the other end to a mouthpiece.

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: An occupant restraint system with an illuminable portion and/or thermal source integrated therein.

Abstract: A backpack with compartments are accessible by fasteners and includes a front panel having padded areas, a middle panel extending in parallel with the front panel and having top and side extensions for joining with the front panel via a first reclosable fastener, a side panel joined with the middle panel at its lower edges, a back panel joined at its top and side edges to the middle panel via a second reclosable fastener, and a bottom panel for joining bottom edges of the front and rear panels along a borderline. A pair of shoulder straps adjustably connects between the top and bottom edges of the front panel. The borderline extends along a curved bottom end of the back panel and carries a glowing cable along the length thereof. The cable is optically connected with an LED, which is energized by a driver/controller through wires.

Abstract: A display apparatus is provided with a display member which is printed in gradations of color from a first color to a second color from one side of the member to other side, and an electro-optical display device having plural dot display sections disposed on the display member. The plural dot display sections are selectively driven, to display characters, images, etc. in gradations of color. The display apparatus which is simple in structure and low in manufacturing cost advantages to improve image and/or character discrimination and is used for an adornment purpose.

Abstract: Accordingly, a primary object of the present invention is to provide a novel safety alert sign which provides a uniquely attention-getting and highly visible warning to oncoming drivers during both daylight, and, particularly twilight and dusk through the nighttime hours.

Abstract: A belt buckle with an embedded power source, such as battery(s), and an attached or embedded light source (such as light emitting diodes) for illuminating an area in front of a user (such as a hiker, climber, or trail-runner). The buckle is typically a side-release plastic buckle, and is typically mounted centrally on a pack's hip-belt. The light is adjustable vertically, or has a lens to produce a tall, narrow beam of light for the purpose of illuminating a large section of trail.

Abstract: An illuminated novelty device includes a plurality of light emitting diodes (LEDs). An elongated light bar can be mounted to each of the LEDs. The light bars have a light receiving end and a light emitting end and are mounted to respective LEDs at the light receiving end. The light bars are formed from a light transmissive material. Conductors extend between and connect the LEDs. The LEDs are spaced from one another along the length of the conductors. The LEDs, the elongated light bars and the conductors define an LED assembly. A power source is operably connected to the LED assembly and a switch is operably connected between the power source and the LED assembly. The power source and switch are maintained in a housing. A light transmissive sheath has the LED assembly fitted, at least in part, within it. The sheath has a first end mounted to the housing and a second free end.

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: 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: A toroidally shaped hoop such as a hula hoop or juggling ring has a plurality of independently powered and motion-activated lights spaced around a periphery of the hoop. Rotation of the hoop causes the lights to energize and illuminate.

Abstract: The present invention provides an article of clothing with a backlit display that emits light through a mask that allows signage to be placed on the garment. The garment has attached to its surface by clips or snaps a display module having a substantially flat envelope enclosing an electro-luminescent lamp and a mask. The electro-luminescent lamp layer is energized by an electrical signal from an control electronic circuit that passes its signal through the clips or snaps. The electro-luminescent layer may be divided into segments where each segment functions as an independent electro-luminescent layer receiving a potential having a pattern of illumination that is determined by the control electronic circuit. The invention can be used in safety apparel where the resulting pattern is a bright surface having the shape of a caution warning.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a converter for converting a dive light into a canister light. The converter comprises a first adaptor for mating in a waterproof fashion with a head of a dive light, a second adaptor for mating in a waterproof fashion with a battery compartment of the dive light, and a connector cable having a first end affixed to the first adaptor in a waterproof fashion and a second end affixed to the second adaptor in a waterproof fashion. In one embodiment, the first adaptor comprises a hand mount assembly for mounting holding the head of the dive light on the back of a diver's hand while the battery compartment of the dive light is attached to a belt worn around a diver's waist. The converter is manufactured at relatively low cost enabling recreational divers and beginners to acquire a converted dive light at relatively low cost compared with commercially available canister lights.

Abstract: An aquatic garment carries a safety light and circuit attached to the garment so that it may not be detached without damage. The circuit times an interval in response to change of state of an acceleration switch. The circuit causes the light to light at least once during said interval.

Abstract: An outer garment or vestment comprising a front panel and rear panel that includes an electrical circuit of neon wire, a battery operated power pack and toggle switch so as to be illuminated to allow play, such as touch football, tag and the like, in the darkness where the neon wire is mounted in a lens on the rear panel with a configuration defining a focal point such as a spiral shape and is operatively connected to the toggle switch so that depressing the lens causes the illuminated neon wire to be turned off and a portion of the neon wire mounted on the front panel and configured to designate each of the sides of the players.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for illuminating the area in front of a person without requiring the use of the person's hands, by suspending from the neck of the person a housing containing at least one LED light source emitting a light beam extending forwardly from the person, a battery power supply for the light source, and a switch connected between the light source and the power supply for energizing and de-energizing the light source. The housing is shaped to rest against the chest of the person so that the direction of the light beam remains substantially stable. The housing may be pivotable relative to a connector to permit the light beam from the light source to be directed forwardly from the person through a preselected range of angles both above and below a horizontal axis.

Abstract: A hands-free apparatus for illuminating an area surrounding a user's body includes a plurality of flexible tubes having mateable proximal end portions and spaced distal end portions positionable at a predetermined spatial relationship disposed forwardly of the proximal end portions. A power supply source is internally situated within the flexible tubes. A plurality of light-emitting sources are connected to the flexible tubes and electrically coupled to the power supply source respectively. The light-emitting sources each include a switch operably connected to the power supply sources such that a user may independently toggle each light-emitting sources between operating and non-operating modes. The switches are preferably connected to a plurality of housings encasing the light-emitting sources and are positioned distal to a maintaining mechanism medially attached to the flexible tubes.

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: In auxiliary headlamp, for attachment to the headstrap of a personal headlamp, a lamp body is removably attachable to a strap bracket having a strap-receiving slot through which a headstrap can extend. When the lamp body is attached to the strap bracket, the lamp body is rotatable about an axis of rotation which extends in perpendicular relationship to the portion of the headstrap held in the slot, and the lamp is arranged to project a beam of light in substantially perpendicular relationship to the axis of rotation of about which the lamp body is rotatable.

Abstract: An instrumented garment is disclosed. The garment includes a vest portion, comprising a front portion and a rear portion. The garment further includes a first light emitting device disposed on the rear portion and a second light emitting device disposed on the rear portion. The first light emitting device is capable of receiving a first signal, provided by a vehicle comprising one or more wheels. The second light emitting device is capable of receiving a second signal provided by that vehicle.

Abstract: A transparent decorative belt, which has an undulating surface on one side or both sides is provided to be wrapped around a frame of a patterned decoration having a light string wound thereon. The light emitted from the bulb assembly of the light string is refracted by the transparent decorative belt to increase the lighting effect.

Abstract: A dimmable flex arm lamp for effecting task lamp functions and/or light therapy treatments. The dimmable flex arm lamp includes a base member configured to provide stabilized support for the lamp, a light holding member, a fluorescent full spectrum light removably mounted in the light holding member, a stem with a flexible portion longitudinally extending from the base member, an end of the stem being interconnected with the base, and an end of the flexible portion being interconnected with the light holding member. The dimmable flex arm lamp also includes a dimming control and is configured to effect task lamp functions and/or light therapy treatments.

Abstract: A dog flashlight illuminates the area in front of a dog in dark conditions, thereby eliminating the need for a dog owner to carry and direct a light source. The dog flashlight includes a housing containing at least one light source, a battery power supply for the light source, and a switch connected between the light source and the power supply for energizing and de-energizing the light source. When energized, the light source has sufficient brightness to illuminate the area in front of the dog so that the dog owner can observe the illuminated area for control purposes. One preferred embodiment includes an attachment device having a band carrying the housing and adapted to fit around the neck of the dog so that the housing is located in front of the chest of the dog.

Abstract: A safety vest adapted to be worn by riders of exposed motor vehicles, such as motorcycles, which vest is designed to be worn over clothing and has luminescent signaling means interconnected with the signaling apparatus of the motor vehicle so that the rider's actions and intentions of braking, turning, changing lanes or hazard are visually communicated to other motorists, thereby enhancing rider visibility and safety.

Abstract: The illuminated chest protection device includes a chest protector assembly including a front upper torso plate member, a back upper torso plate member, shoulder protection members being attached to the front upper torso plate, and connectors interconnecting the shoulder protection members to the back upper torso plate member; and also includes light-emitting elements being disposed in the front and back upper torso plate members; and further includes a light control unit being attached to the chest protector assembly and being connected to the light-emitting elements.

Abstract: A pet tracking collar comprises a length of clear flexible tubing having a fastener adapted to fasten around the pet. Hermetically sealed within the tubing is an electrical ribbon cable extending through the length thereof. A plurality of light-emitting diodes, visible through the clear tubing, are wirelessly connected at spaced intervals to the cable. The tracking collar also includes an antenna within the electrical ribbon cable, and a radio transmitter secured to the cable adapted to transmit a radio frequency signal. The cable is secured within the flexible tubing such that strain along the length of the tubing is not transmitted to the cable therein. The collar's battery compartment has sufficient clearance between the battery and walls of the battery compartment to shed water after the collar is wetted. A radio frequency signal receiver determines direction or distance of the collar with respect to the receiver.