Abstract: The present diving tool is comprised of a handle, a threaded lens housing positioned at a front end of the handle and offset to a top side, and a slot positioned at the front end of the handle and offset to a lower side. A battery compartment in the handle behind the lens housing is arranged for receiving a battery. The lens housing is arranged to either activate or deactivate a lamp therein when rotated in opposite directions. An elongated blade is received in the slot of the handle for prying abalone from rocks. The tip of the blade has rounded corners and edges to avoid injuring the abalone. The inner end of the blade has notches on opposite sides which mate with bumps on the sides of the slot to secure the blade.

Abstract: External light is introduced by a light-introducing portion to be used as a light source for a backlight, so that the power consumption of the backlight of a liquid crystal display device can be suppressed. At the same time, the brightness of the screen of the liquid crystal display device can be increased to enhance the visibility in outdoors. Therefore, the portability of a mobile information terminal can be improved. Furthermore, the light-introducing portion covers an end portion of the main unit opposed to an axis, whereby the main unit is protected so that the life period of the mobile information terminal can be prolonged. The variety of the design of the mobile information terminal can be increased by using the transparency of the light-introducing portion.

Abstract: Illuminator with pull cord, including a casing, a base seat, a light emitting unit and a pull device. The base seat is mated with the casing to define therebetween a chamber. One end of the casing is transparent or semitransparent, in which a light source is disposed. The pulling device is arranged in a receptacle of the base seat and composed of a resilient member and a cord reel unit connected therewith. A pull cord is wound around the cord reel unit with one end extending out of the casing to connect with a fastening member which can be fastened on a wear or an article carried by a user. After used, the resilient member through the pull cord automatically pulls back and restore the illuminator to its home position.

Abstract: An emergency hammer includes a handle unit and a hammerhead. The handle unit includes a handle and a rotary rod. The rotary rod has a pivot end connected pivotally to the handle, and a free end connected fixedly to the hammerhead. The rotary rod can be turned relative to the handle between an unfolded position, where the total length of the handle unit is equal to the sum of the lengths of the handle and the rotary rod, and a folded position, where the total length of the handle unit is approximately equal to the length of the handle.

Abstract: An illuminator adapted for use on a hand-operated tool such as a power tool (1000) comprises a low-profile, flexible, adherent laminated housing (900), including one or more lamps (906, 907) capable of illuminating a work surface beneath the power tool. This permits a user to work with the tool in conditions of poor visibility. The housing includes connectors. A battery pack (1002) may be attached to a surface of the tool or concealed within an attachable or accessory handle (1002A). Versions including lamp control are also described.

Abstract: A hand-held surgical light assembly is provided with a light source, and a handpiece which is adapted to be grasped and manipulated by a user. The handpiece has a light guide with a proximal end optically connected to the light source, and a distal end which projects outwardly from said handpiece so as to direct light guided thereby onto a field of view determined by manipulation of the handpiece by the user. The handpiece includes a switch assembly which is operatively coupled to the light source to allow user selection between at least two different light intensities (e.g., essentially on/off) discharged by said light guide onto the field of view. In preferred forms, the switch assembly includes an electrically conductive inner core and an electrically conductive outer tubular elastomeric member concentrically positioned in surrounding, but spaced relationship, with the inner base.

Abstract: An apparatus for making a candy, such as a lollipop, luminescent has a transparent or translucent candy; a handle containing a light source; and a light transmitting shaft having a candy end and a handle end, the candy end extendable into the candy and the handle end extendable to the handle; wherein when assembled, the light source can transmit light along the shaft from the handle end to the candy end, into the candy and outwards from the candy.

Abstract: A personal aid including a handheld housing sized to be readily carried by a user. The housing includes a storage compartment comprising an enclosure shaped and dimensioned for the selective placement of an article therein and a closure positioned adjacent the enclosure for selectively covering the enclosure so as to maintain an article therein. An electronic assistant is integrated with the housing. The electronic assistant is linked to a smart card holder in which a smart card is positioned to provide functionality to the electronic assistant.

Abstract: A combination handheld flashlight and audio recorder assembly. The assembly includes a housing having a hollow interior, and defining a handle for being gripped by a user. A light is contained within the assembly housing, and is adapted for being activated by the user to project light outwardly from the assembly housing to a selected area. An audio recorder is also contained within the assembly housing. The audio recorder includes a microphone for receiving sound messages delivered by the user and a memory medium to store the sound messages for subsequent playback by the user.

Abstract: An apparatus and method for illuminating a display screen located in a top portion of a handheld portable video game device having a port in electrical connection with a power source. The apparatus includes a plug for plugging the apparatus into the port, a body connected to the plug, the body adapted to be detachably mounted to the top portion of the handheld portable video game device, and a light emitting diode (“LED”) attached to the body and to be electrically connected to the utility port through the plug and the body. The LED is powered by the power source so as to illuminate the display screen of the handheld portable video game device when the apparatus is plugged into the port. The method includes the steps of providing the disclosed apparatus, plugging the plug into the port, mounting the body to the top portion of the device, and illuminating the device.

Abstract: A personal aid including a handheld housing sized to be readily carried by a user. The housing includes a storage compartment comprising an enclosure shaped and dimensioned for the selective placement of an article therein and a closure positioned adjacent the enclosure for selectively covering the enclosure so as to maintain an article therein. An electronic assistant is integrated with the housing. The electronic assistant is linked to a smart card holder in which a smart card is positioned to provide functionality to the electronic assistant.

Abstract: A laser flashlight employs a laser emitter disposed within a housing for emitting a coherent light along an optical axis toward the light emitting end of the housing. A power supply selectively applies electricity from a battery pack disposed within the housing to the laser emitter. An optical system disposed within the housing intermediate the laser emitter and the light emitting end of the housing includes a laser element pumped by the laser emitter, a frequency/wavelength converter, and a resonator, to form the coherent light into a laser beam. A beam expander receives the laser beam, disperses the laser beam, and transmits the dispersed laser beam from the light emitting end of the housing into the ambient environment. The dispersion of the laser beam is such that the laser beam is safe for the human eye at the light emitting end of the housing.

Abstract: A light pipe or illumination distributor of a backlit liquid crystal display panel in a hinge or tilt-up display for a laptop computer is coated with a highly reflective coating to control and eliminate the escape of light except through the front or exit face of the illumination distributor which is juxtaposed with the back side of a liquid crystal display panel. The highly reflective coating is further coated with a highly abrasion and shock resistant coating, such as an epoxy paint, to serve as the exterior of the computer display, thereby eliminating the need for a cover for the back of the display.

Abstract: A compact, self-powered, selectively-mountable lighting unit provides light directable by a user to an operation site in a confined space to enable the user to operate a tool therein. The lighting unit is detachably mountable in a variety of ways either to a user-selected location on any suitable surgical instrument,or at the user's option to an adjacent location within the confined space, to facilitate well-lit and accurate viewing thereat. The lighting unit may be adapted to provide lighting of selected frequency, in an adjustable focus ranging from substantially diffuse light to a tightly focused beam. A known dead-soft element may be included to enable the user to adjust orientation of the delivered light.

Abstract: An illumination apparatus for illuminating an object associated with a portable handheld video game device having a port in electrical connection with at least one power source. The illumination apparatus includes a plug for plugging the apparatus into the port, a body connected to the plug, an illumination device connected to the body and adapted to be powered by the power source when the plug is plugged into the port for illuminating an object associated with the portable handheld video game device, the illumination device including a connection member, and an interchangeable illumination head removably attached to the connection member of the illumination device and adapted to be illuminated by the illumination device.

Abstract: An illumination apparatus for illuminating an object associated with a portable handheld video game device having a port in electrical connection with at least one power source. The illumination apparatus includes a plug for plugging the apparatus into the port, a body connected to the plug, an illumination device connected to the body and adapted to be powered by the power source when the plug is plugged into the port for illuminating an object associated with the portable handheld video game device, the illumination device including a connection member, and an interchangeable illumination head removably attached to the connection member of the illumination device and adapted to be illuminated by the illumination device.

Abstract: The present invention provides a light-projector comprising a metal trunk, a tube face, a light emitting diode, a button, a set of batteries and a back cover, wherein the metal trunk is a hollow tube with a side through hole for locating a button, and an insulating core seat located into the inside of the metal trunk has two through-holes without connecting each other for plugging in the long and short base pins of the light emitting diode therein the long pin stretches out from the core seat, and the short pin is hidden into the core seat, and for exposing the short pin, the core seat is cut through a groove so that a triangular spring leaf can cover on opposite the button exactly. Due to adopting above-mentioned mechanism, in the present invention the light emitting diode just need to plug into the plastic core seat without welding on a PC board, so the production cost is reduced and the procedures are decreased too.

Abstract: A lighted tool including a handle member, which has a distal end adapted to engage a blade member or other implement. A light module has a light source capable of producing a beam of light and the light module is of a size to be complementarily received within the bore of the handle member so that the light source illuminates the blade member engaged with the distal end of the handle member. The light module is preferably detachably secured within the bore of the handle member, such as by complementarily threaded surfaces, so that the light module is insertable into the bore and removable therefrom. Thus, the light module can be either used to illuminate the blade member and work piece when disposed within the bore of the handle member or used independently as a conventional flash light.

Abstract: An edible fiberoptic light source is combined with confectioneries, in particular candy, to form a safe edible material possessing unusual combinations of internally generated colors and optical images. The basic design consists of a edible food pipes that may be placed within various confectioneries or foodstuffs that elicits light of various colors and intensities while standing untouched and even as the product is ingested. Digestible optical fibers act as light pipes to carry light into confectioneries where different colors and patterns of light are generated as the candy is reduced in size. Indigestible fiberoptics may see use delivering light energy into areas of digestible fiberoptic or digestible optic carriage. The light source and edible fiber optics not only has uses in candies of all types, especially lollipops and hard candy, but also is suitable for frozen food products (Popsicles), cakes and pies with lettering and decorations that emit light.

Abstract: In a portable computer, an LED holder is provided in the upper portion of an LCD and an LED is attached inside the LED holder. Light emitted from the LED passes through an aperture provided in the bottom portion of the LED holder and illuminates a keyboard. Furthermore, switching on or off the LED is manually performed by a switch installed in the portable computer and is also controlled from a utility program, etc., by a switching controller circuit installed inside a main body.

Abstract: A illuminated stop sign for directing motorists to stop. The illuminated stop sign includes a housing. The housing has a front side, a back side and peripheral wall extends between and is integrally coupled to the front and back sides. Each of the front and back sides resembles a stop sign. The housing has a lumen therein. An opening extends into the peripheral wall and into the lumen. The opening is on a bottom edge of the housing. The housing comprises a generally translucent material. An elongate lighting device has a distal end and a proximal end. The proximal end has a light filament therein adapted for emitting a light from the proximal end. The proximal end is adapted for removably coupling to the opening.

Abstract: The present invention involves an apparatus for illuminating a display screen of a handheld portable video game device having a utility power jack or communication port in electrical connection with a power source. The apparatus includes a plug for plugging the apparatus into the utility power jack or communication port, a body connected to the plug, and an illumination device including one or more illumination devices attached to the body and electrically connected to the utility power jack through the plug and the body. The illumination device is powered by the power source when the apparatus is plugged into the utility power jack. Preferably, the one or more illumination devices include one or more Light Emitting Diodes (“LEDs”).

Abstract: A traffic sign warning light is used for providing a visual signal of the traffic sign. The traffic sign warning light has a body section for supporting the traffic warning light on a traffic sign. Lighting units are coupled to the body section. The lighting units provide a visual warning of the traffic sign.

Abstract: A hand held light apparatus is disclosed. The apparatus has a handle portion, a central portion, and a cap portion for mounting a lamp. An electric circuit, preferably located in the central portion, connects the lamp with a power source, preferably batteries in the handle portion, to activate the lamp in different selectable modes. The modes include at least a continuous on mode and an intermittent flashing mode. The apparatus is arranged to allow a member in an audience to show his or her appreciation of a performance by raising the apparatus and activating it in one or its operational modes. With its different operational modes, the apparatus also functions as an emergency signal indicator, and further can be made to serve in the way of a conventional flashlight.

Abstract: An illumination apparatus for illuminating an object associated with a portable handheld video game device having a port in electrical connection with at least one power source. The illumination apparatus includes a plug for plugging the apparatus into the port, a body connected to the plug, an illumination device connected to the body and adapted to be powered by the power source when the plug is plugged into the port for illuminating an object associated with the portable handheld video game device, the illumination device including a connection member, and an interchangeable illumination head removably attached to the connection member of the illumination device and adapted to be illuminated by the illumination device.

Abstract: An illumination apparatus for illuminating an object associated with a portable handheld video game device having a port in electrical connection with at least one power source. The illumination apparatus includes a plug for plugging the apparatus into the port, a body connected to the plug, an illumination device connected to the body and adapted to be powered by the power source when the plug is plugged into the port for illuminating an object associated with the portable handheld video game device, the illumination device including a connection member, and an interchangeable illumination head removably attached to the connection member of the illumination device and adapted to be illuminated by the illumination device.

Abstract: A flashlight that utilizes an ultra-bright LED light source to achieve bright light output at low power consumption. The flashlight is powered by the batteries in a portable electronic device such as a cellular telephone, a portable radio, or a personal data appliance. The flashlight connects to the battery in the portable electronic device through a plug that is inserted into the AC adaptor receptacle of the device.

Abstract: A flash type optic pen comprises a pen body, a seat and a transparent telescopic head. The pen body is electrically connected to a battery and a switch. The seat is assembled to the front end of the pen body and has at least one circuit board and a plurality of light emitting diodes electrically connected to the circuit board. The transparent telescopic head is formed by a plurality of transparent staged tubes having reducing diameters. Thus, the pen body has the functions of writing and illumination. The light emitting angles, colors, heights and orientations of the light emitting diodes are different. The circuit board is installed with a programmable IC circuit for presetting and controlling the lighting up and extinguishing order of the light emitting diodes. The lights from the light emitting diodes are alternatively changed in a predetermined way or randomly, or flashes overlapped or separately.

Abstract: A pistol-type device for a plunger actuated aerosol can. The device has a hand-gripping portion with a hollow battery storage area and a pair of dual mounted holes. To power the device a power supply is mounted in the storage area. A plunger actuating lever extends through the hand gripping portion to contact the plunger of the aerosol can and actuate the plunger for spraying an area. The barrel of the pistol-type device extends from the hand-gripping portion and is in electrical communication with the power supply. The barrel holds the illuminating parts such as a light bulb and a lens for producing a light beam to illuminate the area. A can-engaging clip has a locking mechanism for locking the clip around the aerosol can and positioning the plunger actuating lever in direct contact with the plunger of the can. An extension member securely connects the barrel to the clip for solidifying the aerosol can and the pistol-type device as a single unit.

Abstract: A pass-thru illumination apparatus and method for illuminating an object associated with a portable electronic or computing device. The apparatus includes a first plug and one or more ports, a body connected to the first plug, and one or more illumination devices attached to the body. The method includes plugging the first plug of the apparatus into the first port of the device and plugging one or more plugs of one or more peripherals into the one or more ports of the apparatus to accomplish at least one of powering the one or more peripherals and communicating the one or more peripherals with the device.

Abstract: A method of illuminating an object associated with a portable electronic or computing device with a pass-thru illumination apparatus includes providing a pass-thru illumination apparatus including a first plug with a second port, a body connected to the first plug, and an illumination device attached to the body; plugging the first plug of the pass-thru illumination apparatus into a port of the electronic or computing device to power the illumination device with a power source of the electronic or computing device to illuminate an object associated with the electronic or computing device; and plugging a second plug of a peripheral into the second port of the pass-thru illumination apparatus to accomplish at least one of powering the peripheral and communicating the peripheral with the electronic or computing device.

Abstract: A hole alignment device for aligning holes to be drilled in a joist. The hole alignment device includes a laser light emitter device. The laser emitter includes a first end, a second end and a peripheral wall extending therebetween. In an embodiment the laser emitter emits a laser light from the first end. The invention also includes a mounting member for removably mounting the laser emitter in the hole of a joist. The mounting member includes a first end, a second end and a peripheral wall extending therebetween. The first end includes a hole extending therein and extending through the second end. The laser emitter includes a size designed for removably positioning in the hole of the mounting member.

Abstract: A computer input device includes a housing in the shape of a magnifying glass having a lens portion and a handle portion extending from the lens portion. The device also includes a detector mounted in the housing and operable to detect an element displayed on a computer display and to generate a corresponding detection signal and an actuator mounted on the housing. Circuitry mounted in the housing is operable to receive the detection signal, generate an actuation signal in response to actuation of the actuator, and transmit the detection signal and the actuation signal to a computer. The housing may include a partially reflective, angularly disposed beam splitter such that a user can observe an image on a computer screen through the beam splitter, and the image can be reflected to the detector. The computer may have software operable to control an image displayed on the computer monitor in response to the detection signal.

Abstract: An accessory lighting assembly for selectively illuminating user selected areas such as, for example, compact computer devices, books and other desired areas. The light source is directed away from user selected area for illumination and a reflective surface is selectively positionable to intercept the light emanating from the light source and re-direct it toward the user selected area. The directing of the light away from the user selected area for illumination and subsequent reflecting back toward the user selected area results in an evenly diffused light being applied to the user selected area, while completely eliminating the otherwise experienced hot spots or dark spots common in prior art accessory light assemblies.

Abstract: A socket wrench and light source arrangement includes a wrench, and a socket coupled to the wrench which is alternatively set between a front working position and a rear working position. A battery is installed in the wrench. A lamp holder assembly is installed in the socket and adapted to emit light through the front open side of the socket. The lamp holder assembly is electrically connected to the battery to emit light when the socket is set in the rear working position, or electrically disconnected from the battery to turn off light when the socket is set in the front working position or separated from the wrench.

Abstract: An apparatus for illuminating an archer's arrow that provides a nock adapted to receive a bowstring in a drawn position wherein a light source disposed withing the nock is activated when the bowstring is released from the drawn position. The nock provides a slot which is adapted to receive the bowstring. The slot provides a first widening portion adapted to receive the bowstring in a drawn position, and a second widening portion adapted to receive the bowstring when the bowstring is released from the drawn position. The nock also provides a bore which intersects at least a portion of the second widening portion of the slot. The light source is preferably a chemi-luminescent light stick which fits snugly within the bore of the nock. The bowstring engages and activates the light stick when the bowstring is released from the drawn position.

Abstract: A game accessory power supply connector for compact computer devices such as, for example, hand held video games, utilizes the link port of the compact computer device to provide power to an accessory item connected thereto. The game accessory power supply connector includes an internally positioned power supply plug adapted to engage the link port of the game device when disposed in its operable position, and an externally positioned fully functional link port for use by the user while the connector utilizes the link port of the game device. By utilizing the link port of the game device, the accessory power supply connector can draw power for the connected accessory item from the power (batteries or AC connection) of the game device, and thereby does not require additional power supply for the accessory item.

Abstract: A lighting assembly for compact computer devices such as, for example, hand held video games utilizes a light source direct away from the display screen of the compact computer device and a reflective surface selectively positionable over the display screen to intercept and reflect the light emanating from the light source and re-direct it toward the display screen. The directing of the light away from the display screen and subsequent reflecting back toward the display screen its in an evenly diffused light being applied to the display screen, while completely eliminating the otherwise experienced hot spots or dark spots common in prior art light assemblies.

Abstract: A light diffusion unit includes (a) a substrate formed with a first hole, (b) a case formed with a second hole and covering the substrate therewith, (c) a light source mounted on the substrate, (d) a light diffuser arranged in the second hole of the case for externally radiating a light emitted from the light source, and (e) a light guide arranged between the substrate and the light diffuser for introducing a light emitted from the light source, to the light diffuser, the light guide partially making close contact with the light diffuser and being partially arranged in the first hole of the substrate.

Abstract: A lighting assembly for compact computer devices such as, or example, hand held video games utilizes a light source directed away from the display screen of the compact computer device and a reflective surface selectively positionable over the display screen to intercept and reflect the light emanating from the light source and re-direct it toward the display screen. The directing of the light away from the display screen and subsequent reflecting back toward the display screen results in an evenly diffused light being applied to the display screen, while completely eliminating the otherwise experienced hot spots or dark spots common in prior art light assemblies.

Abstract: Apparatus for firing projectiles at targets and for illuminating such targets include a projectile-firing elongate weapon having a fore-end structure and a target illuminator on that fore-end structure in a first quadrant between a vertical plane and a horizontal plane longitudinally through such elongate weapon in a firing position of that weapon. Additionally or alternatively, a target illuminator may include a housing in one piece with part of the fore-end structure. An electric lamp assembly for target illuminators, flashlights or other light sources has a support structure, a bezel structure on that support structure, and a shock-absorbed reflector structure inside that bezel structure. Such shock-absorbed reflector structure includes a reflector having a focal point, a first shock absorber between that reflector and the support structure and a second shock absorber between the bezel structure and that reflector.

Abstract: A light mechanism for a cell phone for providing a useful light when needed by a cell phone user. The light mechanism for a cell phone includes a light-producing member having a plug member, a bulb support member pivotally attached to an end of the plug member, a bulb member securely mounted to the bulb support member, and a switch member securely attached to the bulb support member for turning on/off the bulb member. As a second embodiment, the inventive device includes a light-producing member having a bulb member adapted to extend out of and retract in a bottom end of a cell phone, and also includes a switch for turning on/off the bulb member and also for extending the bulb member through the bottom end and for sliding a door member to allow the bulb member to extend out of the bottom end of the cell phone.

Abstract: A combination handheld flashlight and audio recorder assembly. The assembly includes a housing having a hollow interior, and defining a handle for being gripped by a user. A light is contained within the assembly housing, and is adapted for being activated by the user to project light outwardly from the assembly housing to a selected area. An audio recorder is also contained within the assembly housing. The audio recorder includes a microphone for receiving sound messages delivered by the user and a memory medium to store the sound messages for subsequent playback by the user.

Abstract: A lighting assembly for compact computer devices such as, for example, hand held video games utilizes a light source directed away from the display screen of the compact computer device and a reflective surface selectively positionable over the display screen to intercept and reflect the light emanating from the light source and re-direct it toward the display screen. The directing of the light away from the display screen and subsequent reflecting back toward the display screen results in an evenly diffused light being applied to the display screen, while completely eliminating the otherwise experienced hot spots or dark spots common in prior art light assemblies.

Abstract: A hand held device providing effective illumination of a site being worked on has a metal tube serving as a handle, at one end of which a switch is threaded therein, and at the other end of which a window is secured. Located within the handle are a battery, which communicates with the switch by means of a spring, and a light bulb, which faces the window. Interchangeable implements, including tools and instruments, are individually releasably secured within an orifice in the window. The switch operates simply, facilely, and positively, with no parts which will wear out.

Abstract: The invention of the “Assist Stick” an elongated stick with two ends, with a nail or spike with a hook at its lower end, and a grip to hold and control the stick at its upper end; as a “hand tool”, used to pick up trash has its most unique feature “the method in which it is constructed,” embedding the head of the nail or spike into the wood, then sealing it with acrylic or rubber cement; and the fact that it has “a hook” welded to the spike at the lower end of the elongated stick allowing it to serve a dual function, i.e. pulling debris from small trees of shrubbery. And the method in which it is constructed lends to its strength and durability. In the past, similar trash sticks were normally made by individuals at home, the nail was driven into the stick with a hammer, then the head of the nail would be cut or filed off causing it to be weak in application and the nail would often fall out of the stick when used.

Abstract: A light for use with computers containing one or more light emitting diodes on one or more flexible necks which is powered via the computers USB or IEEE 1394 port. An auxiliary USB or IEEE 1394 port may be combined with the plug-in light to allow for additional devices top be connected through the same port powering the light.

Abstract: An illumination device that can use a white light diode in a flexible arm plugs into, and is powered through, a utility power jack of a portable computing device or a utility port of a portable computing device.

Abstract: The device comprises a pistol shaped “grip” designed to ergonomically rest in the user's Palm. Illumination means at a superior portion of the grip and a multi-position docking mechanism for incorporating various instruments at various user defined locations along the grip's vertical axis. The assembly is configured to allow the user, with one hand, to illuminate the work area and use an instrument without substantially obstructing the light source.

Abstract: A lighted check holder device for easily reading and completing the check or invoice transactions. The lighted check holder device includes a first cover member being hingedly attached to one of the side walls of the check support member and being closeable over the recessed portion in the top wall of the check support member; and further includes a light-emitting assembly for providing light to a check or invoice removably received in the recessed portion.