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 lantern having a flashing lantern cap includes a flashing lantern cap, a head, and a handle. The flashing lantern cap is formed to be capable of being detachable from the lantern to make light emitted from a lamp of the lantern to flash. The flashing lantern cap is attached at the fore end of the head. The head has the lamp inside and into which the flashing lantern cap is inserted. The handle is coupled to the rear end of the head and stores a battery inside. The handle can further include at the rear end thereof a multi-function portion having at least one of a cutter for cutting provided at an angled inlet, a hammer for breaking a car window, and a compressed gas injector used for self-defense.

Abstract: In a button for an electronic device, a red numeral pattern 21, a green kana pattern 31 and a black English character pattern 41 are printed on a key top 11 as plural kinds of patterns. By selectively causing a red LED 51 and a green LED 52 that function as a light source of a backlight to emit a light, red, green and orange lighting colors of the backlight are obtained. According to the color of the pattern used according to a mode, the lighting color of the backlight is switched.

Abstract: A polygonal ratchet wrench with an illuminating device including a hollow housing and a matching body is characterized on that: the hollow housing has interior positive leads, negative leads and batteries for forming a complete power supply unit, and lamps for illuminating the working area as well as the object therein are constructed at a bottom of the matching body and the bottom of the hollow housing. By providing a receiving hole of the matching body, a labor-saving extension bar can be engaged for extending the force arm of the polygonal ratchet wrench.

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 flashlight design with a rotatable head which operates about an inclined pivot axis such that the light beam may be pointed either in alignment with, or over a range up to a right angle with respect to the base of the flashlight. The flashlight uses one or more battery cells. It includes an electrical sliding commutator mechanism for electrically connecting the bulb to the battery independent of the rotated position of the rotatable head relative to the base. The flashlight also contains a threaded fitting at the end of the base to allow physical interconnection and integration with other products that would benefit by being connected with a maneuverable light source. Such products include, but are not limited to, umbrellas golf bags, and carpentry tools.

Abstract: A device for illuminating and magnifying printed cards for viewing. A body of the device has a hollow central region with hollow, opposed sides. At least one pair of slots near a floor of the hollow central region receives at least one printed card, with a magnifying lens mounted in an upper region of the hollow central region. A separate enclosure having an illumination bulb mounted therein is provided in one of the hollow sides, with batteries mounted in another hollow side. An opening in the enclosure passes light across the central region, providing indirect illumination of the card.

Abstract: A handcuff key assembly comprises an elongate housing having means to illuminate a handcuff key at one end of the housing. The key is illuminated through a light transmitting fixture holding the key. A locking pin is provided at the opposite end of the assembly on a threaded assembly. A bulb fits in the recess of the fixture and abuts a battery. An electrical circuit energizes the bulb and includes the battery, the bulb, the housing and the locking pin assembly.

Abstract: The light licks is a candy/toy holding device designed to light up during consumption of the candy. The light licks comprises a main housing made of plastic or any suitable material which contains a power supply, a spring, a position and a negative battery contact and the socket end of a non-breakable bulb with a LED. The non-breakable bulb extends beyond the lower end of the main housing. The upper end of the main housing has a switch button with an aperture at the top of the button which holds the candy stick and candy. The light operates when the child uses his/her mouth or tongue to push the candy and the candy stick downward applying pressure on the switch button. The switch button makes contact with the power supply and the LED lights up the bulb.

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 redirect 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: 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: A walking staff with a battery powered illuminator unit at one end including a glass sphere and multiple visible light sources positioned so as to create beams of light at selected angles outside the sphere.

Abstract: A cellular phone with lamps comprising first, second and third illuminating lamps, an illuminating button, a cover open/close detecting unit and a control unit, for use as memorandum reading and flash light functions and for use as a lamp for illuminating an entire area of a key pad, thereby simplifying structure and reducing thickness of the cellular phone.

Abstract: Methods are provided for adapting existing manufacturing processes for non-illuminated data-entry devices and mouses to the manufacture of illuminated data-entry devices. Luminescent sheets of one or more colors underlying optically transmissive device components provide illumination of the components visual to a user of the device. The optically transmissive components may be doped with phosphors or tinted to provide components that emit light of different colors. The intensity of illumination of the luminescent sheet may be controlled by the user and may vary in response to the background light of the environment.

Abstract: A flashing light assembly for use on a portable, traffic-control, safety sign includes a bracket which allows the light assembly to be fastened to the safety sign without the need for special hardware or tools. The light assembly includes a lamp, an electrical circuit including a DC voltage source coupled to the lamp for controllably energizing the lamp so that the lamp flashes, and a housing for housing the electrical circuit. The bracket includes an upper wall portion connected to the housing and a pair of resilient side wall portions which receive and grip a retaining member of the safety sign. The lamp attracts attention to the sign by flashing when the sign is held in an upright position. The lamp may be a strobe or an incandescent lamp.

Abstract: A method and apparatus (10) for facilitating the shaving of large body surfaces. The method employs a skin lubricating unit (12) in the form of a shaving gel (41) impregnated with a luminous agent such as “Luminal” that will penetrate the user's body hairs wherever the foaming gel (41) is applied such that a razor blade member (20) equipped with a black light element (30) disposed in proximity to the shaving blade cartridge (24) will cause any body hairs missed in the shaving process to glow under the combined effects of the “Luminal” and the black light to insure that the selected body surfaces are completely shaved.

Abstract: A mobile phone in-call indicator for connecting to an antenna of a mobile phone is provided. The in-call indicator mainly includes a lower base having a lower bolt part and an externally threaded head, an upper base screwed to the threaded head of the lower base and having a light-emitting diode and a circuit board mounted thereto, and an ornamental cover rotatably fitted around the upper base to cover the upper base. In case the in-call indicator is mounted onto the mobile phone with the ornamental cover facing toward a direction not exactly the same as that of the mobile phone and therefore resulting in an inconsistent appearance, the cover may be adjusted in its direction simply by separating the upper base from the lower base and turn the upper base relative to the cover.

Abstract: A light-emitting amusement retractable seat comprising a top cover, a combined body including a light-emitting seat, a light-emitting cover, and a light-emitting diode, a sleeve mounted below the top cover, a clipping seat mounted within the sleeve, a spring and a metallic cap mounted in between the light-emitting seat and the clipping seat, a rotating seat mounted within the clipping seat, a retractable socket mounted within the rotating seat, and a combination of usable objects mounted within the retractable socket, and a bottom cover mounted at the bottom of the sleeve to protect the combination of usable objects such as an eraser, a lipstick, a lipstick get or a stamp having elongated shapes. The inner wall of the sleeve is provided with two vertical protruded rails, corresponding to each other to guide the entry of the vertical guiding grooves at the outer wall of the clipping seat.

Abstract: A tool kit with illuminating function, having a grip and a transparent cover shade connected with the front end of the grip. A front tool connecting section of the transparent cover shade is detachably connected with a tool kit tightened and fixed by a fixing cap. A user can rotate a cover board to align a taking hole thereof with the engaging hole of the main body of the tool kit so as to conveniently take out the tool head. When the taking hole is disaligned from the engaging hole, the tool head is prevented from dropping out so that the kit of tool heads can be reliably located in the tool kit.

Abstract: An automatic swimming pool cleaner is equipped with an electrically-powered light source that is securely mounted on, or above the exterior of the housing of the pool cleaner so that the light source illuminates a generally spherical space above and 360° around the pool cleaner. The light source is contained in a transparent hollow receptacle fabricated from an impact-resistant, rigid, light transmitting material. In a pool cleaner with a detachable handle, the handle's horizonal gripping member is constructed from a transparent annular tube in which the light source is axially mounted, the ends of the tube being provided with a waterproof seal where they are joined to the handle brackets. The light source can be one or more lamps or bulbs, preferably of a tubular configuration, such as an array of fluorescent tubes of the folded type that have a socket at one end, the free end being held by a resilient supporting member.

Abstract: A light emitting electric toothbrush and method therefore is disclosed which is intended for use by children, is comprised of a robust high-strength, plastic construction, and employs both light and vibration to assist in the development of suitable dental hygiene skills. In its most fundamental embodiment, the light emitting electric toothbrush comprises a construction including a handle having a bottom end and a top end and a toothbrush shaft mounted to the top end of the handle. The brush shaft is comprised of a plastic resin including a fluorescent colored light refractive additive for optimizing light transmission through the brush shaft. A high intensity light source is mounted within the top end of the handle for generating light and a domed-shaped optical lens is positioned over the high intensity light source for directing the generated light into the brush shaft.

Abstract: A flashlight has a safety point that can break a glass window in an emergency. The flashlight comprises a handle, a lamp at the first end of a handle, an end cap at the second end of a handle, and a safety point base coupled to the end cap. The safety point base includes an intermediate support cylinder, an enlarged end plate, a central cylinder, and a central peg. There is a central bore, which is throughout the intermediate support cylinder, the enlarged end plate, and the central cylinder, the central peg being received into the central bore. The central peg has a cylindrical portion and a safety point tip portion which protrudes from the enlarged end plate.

Abstract: An illuminated plastic treat carrier, such as a Jack-o-lantern, having an insert with a handle activated switch that activates the lights when the carrier is lifted by the handle. The insert is mounted inside the carrier and has one or more incandescent lamps or light emitting diodes in series or parallel circuit with a dry cell battery and a switch mechanism formed at one end of the handle. Additionally, a bimetallic or solid state flashing unit may be incorporated into the light circuit.

Abstract: An inspection/pickup tool having a casing within which a telescopically extendible rod is mounted for telescopic extension in a direction away from the casing. A quick connect-disconnect coupler is provided on the outward end of the rod for removably coupling a selected inspection/pickup head to the rod. A light is mounted within the casing to emit light in the direction in which the rod extends. A focusing mechanism is provided for focusing the light. For example, a lens can be mounted over the light for selectable advancement and retraction of the lens with respect to the light. The casing is shaped for single-handed manipulation of the inspection/pickup head and for simultaneous single-handed activation and focusing of the light.

Abstract: A lighted fishing reel is provided according to the invention. In one embodiment, the lighted fishing reel includes a fishing reel capable of paying out and taking in a fishing line and having a fishing line spool flanked by side flanges and associated flange covers. A bulb is provided with, a socket capable of holding the bulb and having contacts for communicating an electrical current to the bulb. The socket is operably attached to a portion of a fishing reel structure. The portion of the fishing reel structure is selected from the group consisting of a flange cover of the flange covers or both flange covers of the flange covers. A battery is affixed to the fishing reel and a pair of wires extend between the battery and the bulb. Wherein electricity may be permitted to flow through the bulb, illuminating the fishing reel.

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: A work light includes a generally cylindrical, at least partly transparent housing, a first light source which is an elongated, rodlike bulb disposed within the housing, a second light source which is a narrow beam bulb disposed within the housing at one end face thereof, a connection of the first light source to an alternating current electrical main and a hangar hook projecting externally from the housing. Circuitry is also provided for converting alternating current of a first frequency from the main into direct current, for converting the direct current into alternating current of a second frequency substantially higher than the first frequency, and for selectively operating the first light source and the second light source with the alternating current of a second frequency.

Abstract: The present invention is an electroluminescent device which proves a means for illuminating push-button devices such as television remote controllers, keypads for security systems, computer keyboards, beepers, night lights, telephones, portable emergency lighting, calculators, and like devices. The invention comprises a power supply which includes an electrical voltage inverter and a power source, and which is connected to a thin and flexible electroluminescent planar sheet containing embedded circuitry and powered by alternating current. The individual components are connected together by electrical leads. The thin electroluminescent lamp portion of the invention provides an even area of template illumination when it is placed over push buttons of an underlying device, and that device can then be used under low-level illumination, or even in complete darkness. Additionally, the present invention allows augmentation of existing illumination.

Abstract: A dental handpiece with integrated light source has on its casing a socket for a lamp carrier which in turn has a lamp socket. An incandescent lamp is inserted into said lamp socket. In those regions in which the incandescent lamp is covered up by the lamp carrier or parts of the casing a reflecting layer is provided on the outer surface of the incandescent lamp. This may be, for example, a metal film deposited by vaporisation onto the outer surface of the lamp in the appropriate region. The lamp carrier is molded onto the partially vapor-coated incandescent lamp.

Abstract: An underwater light has a head assembly including a reflector, a light source located in the head assembly and movable relative to the reflector, a housing that moves relative to a slide that engages the switch such that it is twist activated. Continued twisting adjusts the position of the light source to adjust beam spread. Bearings are included in the head assembly to allow the twisting action to be effected under high pressure, while o-ring seals prevent leakage.

Abstract: An illuminated cane tip, which communicates the sight handicapped user's needs to others. It's illumination may be of varying colors, and can be used both day and night. It is made of a hard transparent or translucent acrylic material for maximum strength. Flakes of reflective material or air bubbles may be added to enhance its light emitting effect. A battery, light bulb, switch and conducting wires, are housed within the invention. The invention may be formed from a solid mold, or may be hollow. The invention is attached to a cane by either knot or slide means. When attached by knot means, the cane's cord is threaded through a needle eye opening in the invention; pulled through the cane's shaft, looped through the handle of the cane, again pulled through the cane's shaft, and knotted in order to secure the invention to the cane. When attached by slide means, the hollow neck portion of the invention, slides over the cane.

Abstract: The present invention is a hand held toy to hold translucent Lollypops or other similar sucker candies producing illumination from the interior of the candy in such a way that tiny light spots blink varying in color and position, to increase children amuse while using the holder with the candy. It has a battery powered light emitting source controlled by a sensible pushbutton switch, and is securely and hermetically assembled and made of smooth surface finishing rounded shaped and resistant parts being completely washable to guarantee its hygienic and safe use by little children. It can be provided with a protecting cover to keep the candy from dust, insects and microbes. It can be provided with small transparent or colored lenses above the light emitting source, so that small colored light beams are projected upwards toward the lower surface of the translucent colored sucker candy attached to the holder, producing an attractive glowing effect and improving the user's amusement.

Abstract: A hand tool and lamp assembly arrangement, which includes a tool handle having a front end for holding any of a variety of tool elements, and a lamp assembly mounted in the tool handle to emit light through the front end of the tool handle, wherein the tool handle is made of transparent material, having an outer thread at a rear end thereof, a receiving chamber extended through the front end and rear end thereof, a hollow screw cap threaded onto the outer thread to hold down the lamp assembly, and a rubber covering covered on one end of the lamp assembly and held in place by the hollow screw cap to seal the rear end of the hand tool; the lamp assembly is a hand torch light having an on/off button covered by the rubber covering and extended out of the hollow screw cap for operation by hand.

Abstract: A lightweight tool extending apparatus comprising an outer member having a lower end structured for interconnection with a drive ratchet, an inner member structured for insertion into the outer member in sliding relation thereto and having an upper end structured for interconnection with a drive head, a universal joint structured to rotate and pivot about its longitudinal axis so that the outer member may be angled relative to the inner member, a light mounted to the inner member structured to generate a focused light beam above the upper end of the inner member, and a depressible button in a side of the inner member structured to protrude through one of a plurality of holes in a corresponding side of the outer member, thereby securing the inner and outer members in place relative to one another.

Abstract: A laser pointer, which includes a box-like bottom cover shell holding a laser module and a battery cell. A top cover shell is covered on the bottom cover shell. The top cover shell has a spring strip, a first metal contact plate connected between the negative terminal of the laser module and the battery cell, a second metal contact plate connected to the positive terminal of the laser module, and a third metal contact plate fastened to the spring strip of the top cover shell at a bottom side and connected to the positive terminal of the battery cell. Wherein when the spring strip is pressed downwards, the third metal contact plate is forced into contact with the second metal contact plate, thereby causing the laser module to be turned on to emit a laser beam out of a laser firing hole at the top cover shell.

Abstract: A rice flail assembly includes a pair of transparent rods each having one end portion having an end face, a pair of sleeves each mounted on one of the corresponding rods, a pair of connecting posts each received in one of the corresponding sleeves and connected with a connecting chain, and a pair of light emitting devices each mounted in one of the corresponding sleeves and each pressed between the connecting post and the end face of the rod for emitting light, thereby creating an aesthetic quality and enhancing the amusing effect thereof.

Abstract: A water draining fixture (1) for plumbing applications with which light is introduced into a water jet (6) emanating from an outlet opening (5) of a fixture head (3), with a water conduit (4) guiding the water to the outlet opening (5), and with a light guide (8) guiding the light separate from the water conduit (4) from a light source located outside of the water draining fixture (1) up to exit out of at least one light outlet opening (19), wherein a plurality of water outlet openings (5) surround the at least one centrally disposed light outlet opening (19) in a ring-shaped fashion and are connected to the water conduit (4) at an annular space (7) surrounding the light guide (8) in the vicinity of the fixture head (3). The centered exiting light is shielded towards the outside by the ring-shaped surrounding water jets to at least minimize glare.

Abstract: A lightweight, portable fish strike indicator for use with a fishing rod to provide a visible indication of the movement of the rod tip especially during low ambient light conditions. The fish strike indicator includes a high intensity light source, which transmits light through an optical fiber to the tip portion of a fishing rod. The motion of the tip during and after a fish strike are translated in to a visible light trace whose arc length and oscillation frequency are proportional to the force of the strike and provides an indication whether the fish has been hooked. The high intensity light source along with the optical fiber extending to the tip of the rod can be easily attached to or removed from the outer surface of the shaft of a fishing rod, or may be imbedded inside the shaft as a more permanent accessory.

Abstract: A tool includes a handle having a driving stem for driving a fastener and having a chamber for receiving one or more batteries. A light bulb is received in the handle. A cover is secured to the handle for blocking the chamber. The cover includes an orifice for allowing a light generated by the light bulb to emit outward of the handle. A cap is pivotally coupled to the cover for selectively enclosing the orifice. The cap includes a conductor selectively actuated to engage with the light bulb when the cap is opened. The conductor may be disengaged from the light bulb when the cap is closed.

Abstract: A flashlight and a tool are held in a housing that rotates relative to the tool, so that the flashlight remains in a relatively fixed position even when the tool is rotated. This allows the user to illuminate a work area and to rotate the tool without causing changes in the work area lighting.

Abstract: A lighting toothbrush (20) includes a body (22) which carries a motion-sensing switch (26), a plurality of light emitting devices (30), a timer (32), and a battery (34). As lighting toothbrush (20) is oscillated, motion switch (26) closes sending a signal to timer (32) which applies a voltage waveform (50) to lights (30). In a preferred embodiment, timer (32) causes lights (30) to be sequentially illuminated thereby producing a "twinkle" effect. Also, in a preferred embodiment, all of the components are permanently encapsulated within transparent body (22).

Abstract: A probe for safely searching pockets for sharp or otherwise dangerous objects comprises a probe having a smooth and rounded tip attached to a flashlight. In use, the probe is inserted into portions of the suspect's clothing where potentially dangerous objects may be hidden. Objects are located by the sound generated when the probe contacts the object. Identification of the object is facilitated with the aid of the attached flashlight. The probe aids law enforcement personnel who must search criminal suspects for sharp objects such as knives, razor blades, and hypodermic needles which may be hidden in the suspect's pockets, clothing seams and so forth.

Abstract: A device for removal of a tick from the skin of a host and alternately to be used as a flashlight, such device having an open-ended casing for receiving the tick in a V-shaped alignment guide and slot defined in the casing, such tick to be trapped in the slot with structure to apply heat from an illuminating heating element in proximity to the tick to cause it to release its grip from the skin of the host after which it can be removed, with such illuminating heating element also acting as the light source when the device is used in its alternate flashlight mode.

Abstract: A socket extension is provided with a internal light assembly and power supply and is joined together with a socket handle and a socket tool to form a socket wrench so that light may be provided directly to the work area when the socket wrench is being used. The socket extension has a hollow socket body which encases a battery, a light assembly mounted adjacent to the battery and a socket tool connection head which surrounds the light assembly. The light assembly is an assembled part having a flat light mounting disk, a bulb holder attached to a first side of the light mounting disk and a bulb attached to the bulb holder. The second side of the light mounting disk has a spring mounting disk attached thereto. A coil spring is attached to the spring mounting disk.

Abstract: A tool includes a handle in which a cassette is received and a shank extending from the handle with a bit or a socket connected to the shank. The cassette has batteries received therein and two tubes extending from the first end thereof so that two bulbs are received in the two tubes. A button device is connected to the second end of the cassette and contacts the batteries. The button device and the cassette are a one-piece member which is conveniently received in and removed from the handle.

Abstract: A socket includes a barrel having a stem and one or more openings formed in one end. A cap is secured to the barrel and has an orifice for engaging with a driving tool and for allowing the cap and the barrel to be driven by the driving tool. A light device is received in the barrel and has a switch extendible outward through the orifice of the cap for allowing the switch to be depressed by the driving tool when the driving tool is engaged into the orifice of the cap and for allowing the light device to be energized and controlled by the driving tool.

Abstract: A pocket laser pointer has a mounting for detachably holding any of a number of different end caps for modifying the pointer beam in different ways. The pointer shell includes another mounting for detachably holding another of the endcaps that is not in use, so that the end caps can be interchanged for producing different beam characteristics.

Abstract: A hand-held illuminated presentation pointer is described. In a lighted room, the pointer has all of the advantages of a conventional pointing rod. In a darkened room, the pointer can be illuminated so that it emits light from just one side of the shaft. When used in conjunction with a projected image such as from a 35 mm slide, the pointer is held so that illuminated side of the shaft faces the audience, with the result that the pointer is clearly visible as a glowing line in front of the projected image, and yet the appearance of the image is unaffected. Smaller illuminated pointers for use at close range are also described.

Abstract: A fishing rod has a lighted rod tip. The rod tip is produced from a clear or translucent plastic and has a hole in it in which an LED is potted. The conductors to the LED extend all the way through the hollow shaft to batteries in the handle and a switch beyond the handle in a sub-base assembly thereto. The sub-base assembly screws on and off the handle as needed for changing the batteries. The sub-base assembly also forms a compartment for housing the switch. The switch is operated by pushing hard on a thick resilient butt cap, which covers the very butt end of the rod. Hence the switch is well protected against inadvertent operation, shocks, and weather and water. The electrical system as a whole is housed within interior spaces inside the rod, safely protected from water even if the rod were dropped in water.

Abstract: A decoratively illuminated carrying device for uses such as by a child to collect Halloween treats. The lights are positioned in a decorative pattern about a bag to produce light. The device provides increased safety and improves the child's ability to see and be seen.