Abstract: A method and apparatus include attaching a lighted cup holder to a seating arrangement. The lighted cup holder includes a cup holder body and a light-producing light source, with the cup holder body being attached to the seating arrangement and having a cup receptacle therein, the light-producing source being disposed within the cup receptacle for illuminating the receptacle. A light-sensitive element operatively connected to the light source selectively controls production of light by the light source in such a manner that illumination of the cup holder is provided only under conditions where visibility is reduced to the point that it becomes difficult to locate the cup holder. The light-sensitive element is mounted on a master lighted cup holder and controls illumination of the master lighted cup holder and one or more slave lighted cup holders operatively connected to the master lighted cup holder.

Abstract: A validator with a lighted bezel having a series of spaced lighted segments to one side of a banknote slot provides functional information and also defines an attract mode for potential purchasers. The validator is designed to enhance and to complement the traditional advertising used by the associated equipment or systems such as a vending machine. Preferably, a pulsing light sequence for turning lighted bar segments of different lengths is used.

Abstract: An organic light emitting diode system is sufficiently thin and poser efficient to permit its attachment to different configurations such as pocketbooks, brief bags, suitcases and the like. At least one side of the OLED material can have an attachment mechanism to facilitate attachment to a surface in the area to be lighted. The system may include a portable power source that provides electrical power to actuate the OLED material, causing it to generate light. A switch connected to the battery can control power to the OLED material to switch the light on and off. The switch can be manually operated or automatic. The low power consumption of embodiments of the OLED apparatus also provides for unique applications and uses.

Abstract: The invention is an illuminable tank that includes a partially translucent plastic tank and an illumination apparatus. The illuminable tank enables a user to determine the level of liquid in the tank, to make the tank more visible at night, and to light the area surrounding the tank's mouth and a spout. The illumination apparatus has a magnetic reed switch and an electrical circuit with a plurality of light emitting devices that are directed toward the interior of the tank, therein backlighting the tank and illuminating a visible level line at an interface of a surface of the liquid in the tank and the space above the surface. There can also be external lights which provide a cone of light for the spout. The illumination apparatus is explosion proof, and the illuminable plastic tank can be used to store, carry and dispense all commercial retail fuels.

Abstract: A modular storage container adapted to hold cosmetics or other small items in a stylish and sleek way is provided. The modular storage container can include a base unit having a first side and a second side, one of a mirror and magnifying device being arranged on the first side of the base unit, an illumination assembly for illuminating the mirror, and a removable cover. The removable cover can be adapted to secure to the first side of the base unit and to protect one of the mirror and magnifying device in a first secured position of the cover. The second side of the base unit is capable of being secured to one or more of a plurality of modular storage units in a stacked relationship. The second side of the base unit can be capable of being secured to the cover in a second secured position of the cover. The first side of the base unit can be adapted to secure to a first end of the cover and the second side of the base unit can be adapted to secure to a second end of the cover.

Abstract: A cap for illuminating a beverage container includes a lens, a light emitting diode (LED), a battery, a control circuit, a control button, and a transparent lower section. The LED is mounted between a top cover of the cap and the lens. The LED is positioned to project light downward towards the lens. The control circuit is powered by the battery to drive the LED when activated. The control button is mounted in the top cover of the cap to activate the control circuit. The lower section is mounted to a base of the lens. The lower section is configured to be removably attached to the beverage container.

Abstract: This invention describes a dust pan comprising a light source that is designed to illuminate a floor or other flat work surface in front of the dustpan for the purpose of locating and collecting small hard to see objects. This can be for the purpose of cleaning or simply locating a small valuable object. The light source is fashioned such that it provides a very low grazing angle of illumination that it skims across a surface. Small objects or particles are visible as being brighter than the surroundings and set off by a long shadow on the side of the particle away from the light.

Abstract: This invention describes a hinged dust pan comprising a light source that is designed to illuminate a floor or other flat work surface in front of the dustpan for the purpose of locating and collecting small hard to see objects. This can be for the purpose of cleaning or simply locating a small valuable object. The light source is fashioned such that it provides a very low grazing angle of illumination that it skims across a surface. Small objects or particles are visible as being brighter than the surroundings and set off by a long shadow on the side of the particle away from the light.

Abstract: A decorative item 112 for mounting to a container 10 includes an electrical circuit 120 and a structure 122. The electrical circuit 120 is self contained and includes accumulation means 124, a light source 126, and a solar power connector 128. The structure 122 is arranged to support the light source 126. The item includes a mounting 130 for mounting to the container 10. The invention also provides a method of displaying decorative material which includes the steps of providing a container 10 defining an interior 20, locating a first seasonal decorative material in the interior 20, installing the container 10 in a public place, after a first predetermined time period, removing the first material and locating a second seasonal decorative material in the interior 20.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a flat discharge lamp (1000) that transmits in the visible and/or UV comprising first and second dielectric walls (2, 3) that are facing each other, kept parallel and sealed at the periphery (8), that thus define an internal space (10) filled with a plasma gas and comprising a source of UV and/or visible light (6); and first and second electrodes (4, 5) in separate planes parallel to the first and second walls, the first electrode (4) being at a potential V0 higher than the potential V1 of the second electrode, and the first electrode being arranged in the internal space and closer to the first dielectric wall than the second electrode.

Abstract: A flowerpot including structure for illuminating a plant or other object or objects contained within the flowerpot may comprise a container. At least one light is supported on the container. A power source is coupled to the at least one light. The container may define an upper circumferential rim. The at least one light may be supported proximate the upper circumferential rim. If desired, a plurality of lights may be disposed at spaced intervals about the circumferential rim.

Abstract: A computing device is disclosed. The computing device includes a housing having an illuminable portion. The computing device also includes a light emitting device disposed inside the housing. The light emitting device is configured to produce a light effect that alters the ornamental appearance of the computing device.

Abstract: A self-contained illuminating device for mounting on or in a closed container for illuminating both the enclosed space of the container and an area of the device which has an insignia or graphic imposed thereon, e.g. for advertising purposes. The device has a shell made of a translucent material and a miniature light source. The shell is adapted to function as an optical waveguide for propagating light emitted by the light source down the shell while simultaneously illuminating surfaces of the shell bearing the advertisement. Additionally, the shell may include a light scattering element for distributing light at a periphery of the shell. The illuminating device comprises a circuitry, including a position-sensitive switch, e.g. a tilt switch, for activating the light source dependent on the position of the device.

Abstract: A modular retail product display can be applied to, manufactured on, formed on, and/or used with a retail shelf. In various embodiments, the product display can be used to effectively display various retail products to consumers. In at least one embodiment, the product display can comprise a plurality of base sections which can be supported by a surface of the retail store shelf, and a shelf cap member which can be positioned proximate to a front portion of the retail store shelf. In at least one embodiment, the product display can further include at least one product locator tab which can be included on a portion of the product display to help direct consumers to various retail products and to aid in restocking the retail products.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an illuminated document display system. One embodiment of the present invention relates to a portable document display case configured to house at least one document for discrete illuminated visual viewing. The display case further includes an illumination system, a document protection system, and a storage system. The illumination system is configured to house an illumination device in a manner that facilitates visually receiving information from a document while minimizing external non-document light transmission. The document protection system provides a receptacle to protectively house a document while maintaining the ability for a user to view the document. In addition, the document protection system is configured to enable the illumination system to transmit light upon the document. The storage system enables the illumination system and document display system to be manipulated in a manner to provide for convenient storage without damaging the document.

Abstract: According to one aspect of the invention, a storage compartment having an illuminating device mounted therein and a tray having a lens mounted thereon. The tray is movable within the storage compartment between a forward position and a rear position. The illuminating device may provide light to both the interior of the storage compartment and the tray depending upon the position of the tray.

Abstract: A balloon lamp includes a holder base, a balloon shade affixed to the holder base at the top, a balloon connector mounted in the balloon shade to secure a balloon, a power supply unit mounted in the holder base, and one or more LEDs installed in the balloon shade or the holder base and electrically connected to the power supply unit to emit light toward the balloon, thus producing a lighting effect.

Abstract: A light-emitting structure for generating an annular illumination effect includes a light-guiding module, a cover module, and a first light-emitting module. The light-guiding module has a hollow light-guiding body and a reflecting layer formed on an inner surface of the hollow light-guiding body. The cover module has a first cover body disposed on one end side of the hollow light-guiding body and a second cover body disposed on the other opposite end side of the hollow light-guiding body. The first light-emitting module has a plurality of first light-emitting elements disposed between the hollow light-guiding body and the first cover body. Therefore, first light beams generated by the first light-emitting elements are projected onto the hollow light-guiding body, and the first light beams are guided by the hollow light-guiding body and are reflected by the reflecting layer in order to make the hollow light-guiding body generate the annular illumination effect.

Abstract: An accessory that can be mounted over a mailbox has a base with a pair of sidewalls that are spaced to straddle the mailbox. A frame assembly mounted on at least one of the sidewalls has one or more indicia bearing members removably attached thereto. These indicia bearing members are installed and arranged to supply address information. A light mounted at the frame assembly is powered by a power supply that has a solar powered charger for charging a battery in order to illuminate the indicia bearing members at night.

Abstract: A panel assembly includes a panel (10), a mounting apparatus (50), a light-reflecting member (30) and a rotary member (70). The panel includes a light-pervious area (131) and an opaque area. The mounting apparatus is mounted in an inside of the panel. The light-reflecting member is pivotably coupled to the mounting apparatus. The light-reflecting member has an engaging member (371) and a light-pervious portion (35) for emitting light. The rotary member is rotatably attached to the mounting apparatus and accessible from an outside of the panel, and the rotary member being meshed with the engaging member of the light-reflecting member for driving the light-reflecting member to rotate between a first position where the light-pervious portion is aligned with the light-pervious area and a second position where the light-pervious portion faces toward the opaque area of the panel.

Abstract: An improved luminaria assembly with controlled ballast mechanism is provided. In one embodiment, the improved luminaria assembly has an outer container and an inner reservoir. In some instances, the outer container and inner reservoir are assembled over a base. The inner reservoir is configured to hold a controlled volume of ballast for the improved luminaria assembly and also to hold an illuminating source. In one embodiment, spillover cavities are provided on the base region surrounding the inner reservoir to enable removal of excess ballast from the inner reservoir. In one embodiment, a decorative sleeve is inserted in the region between the outer container and the inner reservoir. The decorative sleeve contains decorative elements that are visible when the luminaria is illuminated using the illuminating source. In some instances, the improved luminaria assembly is treated with fire retardants to mitigate fire hazards.

Abstract: A liquid-activated lighted ice cube includes a battery-powered electrical circuit and LED housed in a hollow body that resembles an ice cube. The circuit includes electrodes exposed to the exterior of the hollow body that, when in contact with water or other liquid beverage, cause the circuit to turn on the LED and illuminate the beverage.

Abstract: Provided is a storage case which can be opened and closed by a main body and a cover, including: an electric power switch having function of an electric contact switch added to a locking unit between the body and the cover; a lamp which emits light and flickers by electric power supplied according to an on- or off-state of the electric power switch; a half mirror which operates as a mirror or a glass plate through change of light transmissivity; a general mirror located at the back of the storage case for reflectivity of light; and a light transfer medium positioned within a gap space between the half mirror and the general mirror, and controls a refractive index of light, to reveal a feeling of solidity. Through self-lighting in the storage case, values of jewels, cosmetics etc., contained in the storage case as well as the storage case can be heightened.

Abstract: An all-in-one adapter container. The all-in-one adapter container comprises a space, a cover covering the space, at least one power line, a printed circuit board (PCB) and at least one line-arranging mechanism. The line-arranging mechanism provides arrangement for the power line. The printed circuit board is electrically connected to the power line.

Abstract: Lighted refrigerated display case with remote light source comprises a closed container with an interior of the container refrigerated to a temperature below 7 C. The container is thermally insulated from ambient, having internal and external walls. A solid fiber optic luminaire is at least partially mounted within the container, having an elongated side-light emitting portion for emitting light from the side of the luminaire onto contents in an interior of the display case. The side-light emitting portion comprises an extractor of light arranged to preferentially extract light from the luminaire and direct the light in at least one radial direction along the length of the side-light emitting portion to at least one target area of said contents along a longitudinal axis of the side-light emitting portion. A light-delivery system provides light to the fiber optic luminaire, having a light source mounted remotely from the interior of the container.

Abstract: A refrigerating appliance, especially a refrigerating or freezing appliance, including an inside area and an internal lighting system. The appliance internal lighting system includes at least one organic light-emitting diode (OLED) for substantially uniformly illuminating the inside area of the appliance.

Abstract: Embodiments of a solar lighting apparatus and method.

Abstract: Provided is a light source device including: a casing including an irradiation opening which supplies irradiation light to an irradiated object and an outlet which outputs the light reflected from the irradiated object to the outside thereof; a pair of reflection plates of which at least sides facing each other with the outlet interposed therebetween are arranged in the casing; and a light-emitting unit including point light-emitting sources arranged in the vicinity of at least one of the pair of reflection plates in the casing.

Abstract: An illumination unit comprises at least one electrical coupling element for receiving electrical current from a current source and coupling the illumination unit into an electrical system, a light-carrying member, and an electrical circuit adapted for electrical coupling to the current source via the electrical coupling element. The electrical circuit comprises at least one light-emitting diode carried by the light-carrying member, and a current interrupter component interposed in the electrical circuit. The current interrupter component permits current flow within the electrical circuit when a parameter of the electrical circuit remains below a predetermined value, and opens the electrical circuit in response to the parameter of the electrical circuit exceeding the predetermined value. The current interrupter component may be carried by the light-carrying member, or may be contained within an exterior envelope at least partially surrounding the electrical circuit.

Abstract: An apparatus for illuminating cotton candy that includes a cone and a light source assembly. The cone has a sidewall that defines an exterior curved surface and is formed of white paper for diffusing light. The sidewall defines an interior chamber (e.g., the cone is a hollow cone) accessible via an opening at a base. The apparatus includes a light source assembly inserted into the interior chamber of the cone through the base. The light source assembly includes a light source, such as an RGB LED, that generates light that is transmitted into the cone interior chamber and further includes a switched power source connected to the light source. The cone sidewalls may be formed of paper and diffused light may be transmitted from substantially all of the exterior curved surface of the paper cone to cause the cotton candy to glow.

Abstract: A lighting apparatus having a separate control panel comprises a lamp holder and a light source module that is settled in the lamp holder. The light source module is electrically connected to the control panel through a set of wires and the control panel is settled separately from the lamp holder. Thereby, the lighting apparatus can be sized without consideration for dimensions of the control panel and therefore the lighting apparatus can be efficiently reduced in its thickness and weight.

Abstract: A device comprising a housing in the shape of a fashion accessory, the housing having a hollow interior, a top portion, and a bottom portion, wherein the hollow interior extends from the bottom portion to the top portion of the housing. A light source module is removeably attached to the top portion of the housing and extends substantially downward within the hollow interior toward the bottom portion. A handle is attached to the top portion of the housing, wherein the handle secures the device to a member within an article having substantially the same shape as the housing, wherein the device illuminates the article interior.

Abstract: According to one aspect of the invention, a storage compartment having an illuminating device mounted therein and a tray having a lens mounted thereon. The tray is movable within the storage compartment between a forward position and a rear position. The illuminating device may provide light to both the interior of the storage compartment and the tray depending upon the position of the tray.

Abstract: A low cost document holder automatically illuminates a document under low light conditions. An energy-saving system having a switch that turns on a lamp when a front cover is at an angle to a rear cover of between 45 and 135 degrees. The lamp is turned off when the angle is less than 45 degrees or greater than 135 degrees to prevent battery drain when the holder is left open or cannot completely close. Optimized lamp positioning places a centerline of a cone of illumination at a maximum of thirty degrees from the front cover to enable use of a low wattage lamp. The resultant low battery drain enables the components to be permanently enclosed in a document holder cover that has the appearance, dimensions and thickness of standard document holders. Advantages of components enclosed within a cover are reliability, ease of cleaning, market entry and low cost manufacture.

Abstract: The present invention relates to containers, and in particular a foldable container having a flat, stable base with two expandable side walls that extend up from the base and meet together to close the container. When the expandable side walls are in their folded, down position, the container is in an open position and is capable of receiving an object. When the side walls are expanded and secured together, the container can close around an object. The container is useful for carrying and containing objects, including food items such as truffles, cakes, hard candy or other deserts, take-out meals, and party snacks; cosmetics, party favors, wedding favors, and gift items such as jewelry, clothing, trinkets, toys, accessories; miscellaneous prizes; or informational matter such as gift cards, vouchers, coupons, or event tickets; and providing light for the object or an environment.

Abstract: The present invention provides a lighting device having a battery housing to hold a battery, a light housing having a light source and a lens assembly into which said light source will emit light when activated, said battery and said light source being in circuit with a switch to open and close said circuit, said light housing being moveable relative to said battery housing to motivate said switch to open and/or close said circuit.

Abstract: A lighted holder for holding a container having therein an individual serving of a liquid, such as a beverage. In one application, the cup holder is installed in a hull of a boat.

Abstract: This invention describes a hinged dust pan comprising a light source that is designed to illuminate a floor or other flat work surface in front of the dustpan for the purpose of locating and collecting small hard to see objects. This can be for the purpose of cleaning or simply locating a small valuable object. The light source is fashioned such that it provides a very low grazing angle of illumination that it skims across a surface. Small objects or particles are visible as being brighter than the surroundings and set off by a long shadow on the side of the particle away from the light.

Abstract: The invention generally comprises a compact luminaire enclosure that preferably contains about 14 to 18 cubic inches of air volume and can be used safely with a 50 watt luminaire. The luminaire enclosure comprises a housing and a shroud that is removably attached to the housing. The shroud has a non-planar face that prevents the shroud from laying flat and trapping heat if the enclosure is placed on or falls on a flat surface. The housing can comprise polyetherimide, which has very good heat dissipation properties. The shroud may also comprise polyetherimide. The compact luminaire enclosure of the invention further comprises an internal thermal lamp shield recessed within the housing. The internal thermal lamp shield comprises highly specular material so that it is able to reflect much of the heat coming from an enclosed luminaire. In one embodiment of the invention, the luminaire comprises anodized aluminum.

Abstract: A lamp assembly for a controlled environment chamber comprises a frame, a plurality of fluorescent lamps supported on the frame and spaced apart from one another and a plurality of sleeves. Each sleeve is disposed about a respective fluorescent lamp at a distance therefrom to form a space between said sleeve and said respective fluorescent lamp, said sleeve being sealed about said respective fluorescent lamp to prevent air from outside said sleeve from reaching said respective fluorescent lamp. The sleeves are spaced apart to allow airflow therebetween. With the space between each sleeve and the respective lamp being fluidly isolated from air surrounding the sleeve, the light intensity output of the lamp is not as susceptible to reduction under temperature fluctuation in the chamber interior outside the sleeves, while said air remains free to flow between the lamps from one side of the lamp assembly to the other.

Abstract: A computing device is disclosed. The computing device includes a housing having an illuminable portion. The computing device also includes a light emitting device disposed inside the housing. The light emitting device is configured to produce a light effect that alters the ornamental appearance of the computing device.

Abstract: An apparatus comprises a container, suitable for containing a plant and a respective culture substrate, and a lighting arrangement associated with said container.

Abstract: A light head is mounted on a common base, and includes a light source in a mounting base. The base is mounted on a collapsible elongated pole, and the pole is for mounting on an outside wall of a carrying case. There is a carrying handle for the case, an electrical power outlet mounted on a wall, base or lid of the case and for plugging in an electrical wire to power the light head. The interior of the case is for locating a rechargeable battery, and the battery when charged, supplies power to the power outlet such that the light head can be powered. Recharging can be via either a 12V DC automobile or a 110 AC power supply. The carrying handle is extendible; and retractable, and in the retraction mode is essentially within the general perimeter space of the case. The case includes a pair of pulley wheels, the wheels being for facilitating the moving of the case.

Abstract: An illuminated display tray comprising a base, an outer perimeter defining a top and bottom, at least one cavity adapted to receive at least one lighting means, a power means mounted in a recess formed in the bottom and operably connected to the lighting means, a switch mounted on the top and operably connected to the lighting means and power means, and a container having a base in association with the top, the lighting means adapted to direct light up and through the top and the associated container.

Abstract: A control system for a liquid motion lamp maintains the proper temperature of liquids within the lamp to provide desired motion within the lamp, and reduces sensitivity to ambient temperature. The lamp preferably includes two heating elements, a first element for initial heating, such as a heat blanket, resistive glass coating, or a submerged ring, and a second heating element generally providing both heat and lighting. A sensor measures the temperature of the liquid inside the lamp and the control system controls the heat sources to maintain the temperature within operating limits.

Abstract: A light head is mounted on a common base, and includes a light source in a mounting base. The base is mounted on a collapsible elongated pole, and the pole is for mounting on an outside wall of a carrying case. There is a carrying handle for the case, an electrical power outlet mounted on a wall, base or lid of the case and for plugging in an electrical wire to power the light head. The interior of the case is for locating a rechargeable battery, and the battery when charged, supplies power to the power outlet such that the light head can be powered. Recharging can be via either a 12V DC automobile or a 110 AC power supply. The carrying handle is extendible; and retractable, and in the retraction mode is essentially within the general perimeter space of the case. The case includes a pair of pulley wheels, the wheels being for facilitating the moving of the case.

Abstract: The present invention is multifunction device which can be used as a bottle storing container, an advertisement tool and a lighting device. The invention comprises a cylindrical metal container of appropriate length and diameter to store a liquor bottle, and it also provides means to place a logo or other advertisement tool on its outer surface. The invention also provides lighting means and a perforation configuration to project light which adopts the color of the bottle and the shape of the perforations. The combination of color and shape of the projected light, in and of itself, can also represent an advertisement tool for a particular kind of beverage.

Abstract: El nore cup is modification of a regular glass cup been decorated with light. El nore vase is modification of a regular glass vase been decorated with light and water pump to create fountain. El nore ice is 1 inch plastic ball filled with dry ice (carbon dioxide) for decoration and advertising purpose to be used instead of regular ice cube.

Abstract: The Invention is an apparatus for displaying a medallion in an item of memorabilia. The item of memorabilia defines a cavity. A holder is configured to be contained within the cavity and defines a medallion-receiving opening selectably receiving the medallion. The holder contains an LED lamp oriented generally parallel to the display surface of the medallion. The LED lamp causes the relief of the medallion to cast a shadow on the display surface of the medallion. The lustrous metal of the medallion reflects light from the relief to an observer.

Abstract: A computing device is disclosed. The computing device includes a housing having an illuminable portion. The computing device also includes a light emitting device disposed inside the housing. The light emitting device is configured to produce a light effect that alters the ornamental appearance of the computing device.