Abstract: An illuminating mailbox address indication device includes a generally rectangular shaped housing mounted on a top portion of a mailbox wherein at least one longitudinal wall is removable. Enclosed within the housing is a light means powered by at least one rechargeable battery energized by a solar cell mounted upon the housing top wall in a recess formed therein. A photosensitive cell operates a switch to permit the light means to illuminate when a pre-determined threshold has been exceeded relevant to the amount of ambient light present around the mailbox (i.e., at night). At least one of the longitudinal housing side walls is translucent and further supports indica stenciled thereupon which represents the address of the property associated with the mailbox.

Abstract: Disclosed is a decorative novelty illuminated sparkling pumpkin device having a main body shell made of pelletized ethylene vinyl acetate copolymers bonded in a molding process, and a light source providing illumination within the hollow interior space of the main body shell whereby the pelletized ethylene vinyl acetate copolymers impart an enhanced sparkling/glowing effect upon illumination from the light source. A method of manufacturing such an illuminated sparkling pumpkin device is also disclosed.

Abstract: A cup includes a transparent body having an inner and an outer wall to define an annular hollow space between them, a bottom sealing a lower end of the body and the annular hollow space, an open-bottomed chamber formed below the body to communicate with the annular hollow space via an opening provided on the bottom, a luminous strip with printed pictures, words or patterns enclosed in the annular hollow space, a driving circuit mounted in the chamber to electrically connect to the luminous strip and parallelly connected to a vibrating-type switch, and a lower cover detachably closing the chamber. When the cup is vibrated to make the vibrating-type switch, the luminous strip is lightened for the pictures, words or patterns to produce cold light that is refracted by the outer wall of the body to show three-dimensional images on the cup.

Abstract: A container for storage wherein an organic light emitting device is provided on a surface thereof or as part of a wall thereof such that light emitted from the organic light emitting device is visible from the exterior of the container.

Abstract: A freestanding mailbox is illuminated through the structural support post by an internal light source. A support element having an at least partially translucent section is coupled to a mailbox head. An illumination source is optically coupled to the support element, wherein the at least partially translucent section of the support element is illuminated by the illumination source. As the illumination source is optically coupled to the support element, the support element and/or mailbox head may be replaced if damaged without having to replace the illumination source.

Abstract: The present invention includes a dart carrier for carrying darts, dart parts and other items associated with dart throwing. The dart carrier includes a quiver member having storage chambers such as through-bores, re-entrant bores, and recesses, for example. The various storage chambers retain and store assembled darts and accessories. The carrier further includes a plunger or piston to elevate stored items resting on a lifter plate in the housing for easy access. The plunger retracts the lifter plate during storage.

Abstract: An illuminated decorative purse, structured partially or fully of transparent material, whether it be of clear transparency, or colored transparency, may include within its interior a battery pack and circuitry, into which one or more cable-like electroluminescent light source may locate, be plugged into, and for illuminating the interior of the purse, and radiating its light waves exteriorly, to furnish a colorful display of white or other colored light from the purse as a novelty and attention gathering item. A false bottom or other compartment may be provided within the purse, for containment of the battery pack and its circuitry, and into which the cable-like sources may be plugged into, during usage.

Abstract: A mailbox includes a housing, a door and a male latch member. The housing has a base and a curved top. The door has a top and a bottom and is hinged to the base of the housing adjacent to the bottom of the door. The male latch member is mechanically coupled to the door and is disposed adjacent to the top of the door. A female latch member is coupled to the housing and is disposed so that the male latch member engages the female latch member. The female latch member has a base portion, a handle portion, a ribbed reinforcement portion and two clip-connector portions. A battery-housing portion is disposed on the top of the base portion. A battery assembly is received in the battery-housing portion and has two electrodes. A lighting assembly is disposed in the base portion adjacent to the handle portion and includes a light emitting diode.

Abstract: A packaging for gift wrapping includes a material having a plurality of light-emitting diodes positioned within the material and designed to illuminate when activated. A power supply enables the light-emitting diodes to illuminate when a package upon which the gift wrapping is placed opens or when manually activated. Sound generating devices may also be included to enhance the appeal of the gift wrapping. The packaging may also include LEDs placed inside a gift box to illuminate the contents upon the opening of the gift box.

Abstract: A container for storing an article of clothing having a tag for displaying an individual advertisement. The container is generally rectangular with top and bottom portions. When closed the container retains its rectangular shape but it has a slanted shape when opened and the top is stored below the bottom, such that the front of the container is lower than the rear of the container. A tag is pivotally connected to the bottom of the container with a large section distally located from the pivot. When the tag is pivoted outward of the opened container, the large section of the tag is suspended outside the front wall of the container. An LED may be mounted on the tag to allow for visual perception of the advertisement at a substantial distance from the container.

Abstract: The present invention discloses a case with a vibration-activated light emitting indication apparatus comprising a case and a light emitting indication apparatus. The light emitting indication apparatus includes an indicator plate, which is transparent and contains a pattern, including, for example, a logo, characters, and drawings; an electroluminescent laminate; a power supply, which powers the electroluminescent laminate; a vibration sensor IC, which senses the vibration caused by an external act of pressing or shaking on the case, and then controls an inverter to activate the electroluminescent laminate. The above-mentioned case can be a container with a cover, such as a DVD case, a watch box, a jewelry box and any other cases. The pattern on the transparent indicator plate can be highlighted by the light emitted from the electroluminescent laminate, achieving a vivid image such that the case is elaborately ornamented.

Abstract: A sound activated illuminated holder for finding objects such as glasses, combs, napkins, etc. in the dark. The audibly activated holder has a base, a body portion and a first and second illumination end for illuminating the holder and any retained objects to improve visibility at a distant for a user. The body portion of the holder includes a cavity having a predetermined volume for holding a variety of objects. At least one sound sensor is mounted within the base of the device for sensing audible sounds from a user within a predetermined sensing range or distance. A dual illumination source arrangement is provided which provides a dual column of light for easily identifying objects in and around the device at night.

Abstract: An illuminated candy carrier is provided for use by children on Halloween. A large bucket-shaped container is formed in the shape of various Halloween items such as a jack-o-lantern, a ghost, a vampire or the like. At the base or bottom of the container is a battery holder designed to hold two AA or C type batteries, along with a switch, and an incandescent lamp identical to the type found in a flashlight. A series of “tracer” lights or sequentially flashing lights are located in the handle and are electrically connected to the same battery pack and switch. When activated, the invention produces a glowing effect throughout the container. This glow, coupled with the attention gathering characteristics of the tracer lights, helps to increase the visibility of the child carrying it on a darkened street.

Abstract: A novelty translucent liquid container provides a separately compartmented electronic assembly with a multiplicity of bulbs for flashing distribution of light throughout the container. The production and distribution of flashing light throughout a liquid in the container generates a pleasant and dynamic luminescent effect rendering the container useful,as a promotional item or novelty item for a business establishment, business, product, or service. The container includes a vessel having translucent circumferential or polygonal side walls and a separate segregated compartment preferably formed at the base of the container for housing the flashing electronic device. A circuit board with a multiple light bulb flashing capability in the form of LEDs operates within the separate compartment to effect blinking lights through the vessel causing a dynamic luminescent effect throughout the liquid container.

Abstract: Prism Lantern with a pair of concentric glass cylinders, the first the cylinder being approximately three and one half inches in diameter and eight and one half inches tall, the second the cylinder being approximately three and three eighths inches in diameter and eight and one half inches tall, the cylinders fastened at their bottom surfaces to a base plate so that there is a concentric air space between the first cylinder and the second cylinder, a sheet of plastic material having a plurality of molded in prisms is placed in between the outer wall of said first cylinder and the inner wall of said second cylinder, and a closure ring enclosing the top of said concentric cylinders. Said plastic prism material creates a unique multi colored star burst pattern when viewed by an onlooker.

Abstract: A device for providing a number of products. The device may include an enclosure and a number of directional light emitting diodes positioned within the enclosure for illuminating the products.

Abstract: The present invention includes a dart carrier for carrying darts, dart parts and other items associated with dart throwing. The dart carrier includes a quiver member having storage chambers such as through-bores, reentrant bores, and recesses, for example. The various storage chambers retain and store assembled darts and accessories. The carrier further includes a plunger or piston to elevate stored items resting on a lifter plate in the housing for easy access. The plunger retracts the lifter plate during storage.

Abstract: An illuminating mailbox address indication device includes a generally rectangular shaped housing mounted on a top portion of a mailbox wherein at least one longitudinal wall is removable. Enclosed within the housing is a light means powered by at least one rechargeable battery energized by a solar cell mounted upon the housing top wall in a recess formed therein. A photosensitive cell operates a switch to permit the light means to illuminate when a pre-determined threshold has been exceeded relevant to the amount of ambient light present around the mailbox (i.e., at night). At least one of the longitudinal housing side walls is translucent and further supports indica stenciled thereupon which represents the address of the property associated with the mailbox.

Abstract: A perfume container (1) comprises a hollow casing (2) provided with an aperture (3) on which a closure element (6) is positioned, a spray dispenser (4) being possibly positioned on said aperture (3); the container (1) comprises sound and/or light generating means (10) controlled by activation means (14).

Abstract: Anti-tamper device for protecting a lock box or another locking devices comprises a three-dimensional enclosure securely fastened to a bottom plate. The latter is adapted to be firmly attached to a vertical wall. First and second obstructing panels are located in the enclosure. The first obstructing panel extends from the top of the enclosure at the entrance of it. The second obstructing panel is parallel to the first obstructing panel and extends from the bottom plate. Between the extensions of the first and second obstruction panels, a passage is formed. This passage is so dimensioned so as: 1. To let the insertion of a hand with a key in it, only; 2. To render impossible, from the exterior of the enclosure to see a lock box or other locking device, disposed behind the second obstructing panel; and 3. To render unsuccessfully any attempt to damage the locks of a lock box or another locking device by using a straight tool.

Abstract: The instant invention is an insulated hollowed out cooler box with an insulated lid unit and with an external illumination system built into the frontal walling of the box which illumination system consists of a transparent plate covering a bulb filled with inert gas seated within the frontal walling with wiring affixed to the bulb leading to a manually operable switching unit and wiring leading therefrom to a terminal of a portable battery held within a compartment built into the frontal walling just behind where the bulb is seated and with wiring leading from the second terminal of the battery back to the bulb and with a cover plate serving to encase the battery within the compartment which said cover plate is affixable adjacent the switching unit in the top side of such frontal walling.

Abstract: A lighted and content-organizing carrying case for illuminating the main compartment and organizing the contents in the carrying case. The lighted and content-organizing carrying case includes a handbag assembly including a bag having walls, a main compartment and an opening into the main compartment, and also including a side compartment and a cover member being removably closed over the side compartment and a fastening member for closing the cover member over the side compartment, and further including a carrying strap having ends securely attached to the bag, and also including a fastener for closing the opening into the main compartment, and further including a plurality of pockets securely attached to the bag, and also including light-emitting assemblies removably attached to the bag.

Abstract: A personal aid including a handheld housing sized to be readily carried by a user. The personal aid further includes eyeglasses coupled to the housing for selective retrieval by a user of the personal aid, a smart card holder formed with the housing and an electronic assistant integrated with the housing. The electronic assistant is linked to the smart card holder in which a smart card is positioned to provide functionality to the electronic assistant.

Abstract: A clothing accessory article such as a handbag or a high heeled shoe, etc. has an exterior surface provided with a plurality of lights dispersed among gem like members which are illuminated by the lights. The article includes a switch for on/off control of the lights and that switch is disguised as a decorative finishing member on the article.

Abstract: A tool box includes a base having a first part and a second part which is pivotally connected between the first part and an extension portion. Each of the first part and the second part has a plurality of recesses defined therein for receiving tools therein. A triangular connection member is pivotally connected between the first part and a cover. A side of the triangular connection member has two bosses and the first part has two recesses so that the first part may stand upright by engaging the bosses with the recesses.

Abstract: A ballast housing has a bottom wall, a sidewall extending in a first direction from the bottom wall, and a first compartment that is defined between the bottom wall and the sidewall, with a first access opening remote from the bottom wall. The housing further includes an interior wall extending from its bottom wall in the first direction and is located completely within the first compartment, and a second compartment that is defined by the interior wall and is isolated from the first compartment by the interior wall. The second compartment includes a second access opening adjacent the bottom wall. A first component can be disposed in the first compartment and a second component can be disposed in the second compartment with the second compartment isolating the second component from the first component in the first compartment.

Abstract: A technique for enhancing the visibility of providing certain containers. The technique comprises providing a container that may be used for holding a medicinal substance. The container utilizes a light-emitting region, such as a luminescent region, to provide greater visibility, particularly when the container is located in a dim or dark environment.

Abstract: A packaging for gift wrapping includes a material having a plurality of light-emitting diodes positioned within the material and designed to illuminate when activated. A power supply enables the light-emitting diodes to illuminate when a package upon which the gift wrapping is placed opens or when manually activated. Sound generating devices may also be included to enhance the appeal of the gift wrapping. The packaging may also include LEDs placed inside a gift box to illuminate the contents upon the opening of the gift box.

Abstract: A service unit provided with a door having an evenly illuminated lens is disclosed. The service panel, typically containing at least one outlet, provided behind the door further preferably includes a socket for receiving a lamp. The lamp used in the present invention preferably directs light towards a bottom side of the unit, in a direction across the lens when the door is in a closed position, such that the light is evenly distributed across the lens. The door includes an opening for receiving the lens that is further preferably provided with an indented lip recessed from the front surface of the door such that the lens lies substantially flush with the front surface of the door. A plastic rivet may secure the lens to the lip, as may a bead of adhesive along the lip. The lip is preferably not present along the top side of the opening for allowing the top side of the opening to serve as a rain shed for the lens. The lens may include an alphanumeric symbol for identifying a particular camp site.

Abstract: A flip-top cover for a receptacle such as a plastic bag, the cover having a body, a flap member with a decorative face and a hinge rotatably connecting the flap member to the body, a handle attached in fixed relation to the decorative face, a power supply, an integrated circuit with light and sound generators, and a switch that activates the circuit upon rotation of the flap member relative to the body.

Abstract: A combined integrated apparatus for providing illumination and water that consists of a structural support that contains one pipe for transferring water and one pipe for conducting electricity. A light emitting device and a water-emitting nozzle are coupled to the structural support, and the apparatus is powered using electric and hydraulic energy.

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 purse with a built in light system. The light system is activated by a switch that turns the light on when the purse is opening and turns the light off when the purse is closed. The light is transmitted from a light source into an item holding chamber within the purse liner through a fiber optic cable.

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 freestanding mailbox is illuminated through the structural support post by an internal light source. A support element having an at least partially translucent section is coupled to a mailbox head. An illumination source is optically coupled to the support element, wherein the at least partially translucent section of the support element is illuminated by the illumination source. As the illumination source is optically coupled to the support element, the support element and/or mailbox head may be replaced if damaged without having to replace the illumination source.

Abstract: The invention is a bag having a glow stick incorporated into the hem of the bag. The glow stick is horizontal and extends across the majority of the bag's width. It provides a light source without an independent power source and makes the bag visible from a great distance in the dark. In this way, a driver will see the light of the bag and know that a person carrying the bag is also present. In such a way, the safety of the user is increased.

Abstract: A portable device has a container portion for tools and materials and a handle for carrying and hanging, an electrical power supply section for obtaining power for and sending power to lights and tools, an illumination section for lighting a work area, and a base for standing the device on a surface. The device nests with other like devices when empty. The power cord preferably is stored on a reel within the base of the container, within the electrical section. The device enables tradesmen to be self-sufficient on a work site in building construction, providing light, storage, and power where needed, conveniently and inexpensively.

Abstract: A storage box illuminator for a motorcycle in which a storage box having a top opening is arranged under the seat so that the bottom plate of the seat can cover the opening in an openable and closable manner is so configured that an illuminating lamp is arranged inside a depressed portion which is formed on the underside of the seat bottom plate of the seat and indented upward approximately as deep as the height of the illuminating device so that the illuminating lamp can illuminate the inside of the storage box when the seat is set open.

Abstract: An illuminated decorative purse, structured partially or fully of transparent material, whether it be of clear transparency, or colored transparency, may include within its interior a battery pack and circuitry, into which one or more cable-like electroluminescent light source may locate, be plugged into, and for illuminating the interior of the purse, and radiating its light waves exteriorly, to furnish a colorful display of white or other colored light from the purse as a novelty and attention gathering item. A false bottom or other compartment may be provided within the purse, for containment of the battery pack and its circuitry, and into which the cable-like sources may be plugged into, during usage.

Abstract: A center console assembly for mounting in a vehicle between the driver and front passenger seats to provide occupant conveniences and interior illumination. The user conveniences include storage trays, cupholders, a main storage bin, and an armrest. The assembly includes an illumination system for illumination of the user conveniences at the console, as well as illumination of external vehicle interior components and regions, such as the driver and front passenger seat buckles and the front and rear occupant foot wells. The illumination system uses at least one light source and one or more waveguides to route light within the console so that multiple lighting functions can be obtained using a small number of individual light sources. The external components and areas are illuminated via side openings in the console, which permits the illumination system to be completely housed within the console so that no external routing of light is necessary.

Abstract: A slant container for storing and advertising an article of clothing comprising a top half and a bottom half. The top half has a rectangular top surface, two downwardly depending side panels and two downwardly depending end panels. The side panels at the top half slope from a larger front end panel to a smaller side end panel, while the side panels of the bottom half slope from a smaller front end panel to a larger back end panel so that with the top removed, the slant shape of the container bottom allows improved views of the contents. The bottom half has a rectangular bottom surface, two upwardly projecting side panels and two upwardly projecting end panels. The bottom half is dimensioned such that when the top half is selectively laid over the bottom half, the panels of the top half enclose the corresponding panels of the bottom half and the container has a rectangular parallelepiped shape.

Abstract: The present invention discloses a vibration-activated light emitting indication apparatus comprising: a case or a carrier; an indicator plate, which is transparent and contains a pattern, including, for example, a logo, characters, and drawings; an electroluminescent laminate; a power supply, which powers the electroluminescent laminate; a vibration sensor IC, which senses the vibration caused by an external act of pressing or shaking on the apparatus, and then controls an inverter to activate the electroluminescent laminate. The above-mentioned apparatus may be mounted on any case, such as a DVD box, a watch box, a jewelry box and any other cases. The pattern on the transparent indicator plate can be highlighted by the light emitted from the electrolumienscent laminate, achieving a vivid image such that the case is elaborately ornamented.

Abstract: A card holder comprising a first side and a second side joined together to form a substantially rectangular sleeve containing an open edge for receiving a planar flashlight. The first side of the sleeve contains a first pocket for receiving a card. This first pocket has an indent at the open edge to access the card using one's finger. The first side also contains an activation switch for the planar flashlight light. The second side of the sleeve contains a second pocket that holds a map of a transportation system. In addition, the metro card holder contains a digital clock on the second side. A light pipe or fiber optic strand runs from lighting elements contained in the planar flashlight to the digital clock thereby illuminating the clock.

Abstract: An enclosure illumination system (10) is provided. The enclosure illumination system (10) is mounted on an enclosure (12). The enclosure illumination system (10) includes a solar battery (16), a light element (14), and a motion sensor (18). When external light impinges upon solar battery (16), light (14) is prevented from actuating. When solar battery (16) is not exposed to external light, for example, at nighttime, light (14) may be actuated by signals transmitted by sensor (18).

Abstract: A lighted and content-organizing carrying case for illuminating the main compartment and organizing the contents in the carrying case. The lighted and content-organizing carrying case includes a handbag assembly including a bag having walls, a main compartment and an opening into the main compartment, and also including a side compartment and a cover member being removably closed over the side compartment and a fastening member for closing the cover member over the side compartment, and further including a carrying strap having ends securely attached to the bag, and also including a fastener for closing the opening into the main compartment, and further including a plurality of pockets securely attached to the bag, and also including light-emitting assemblies removably attached to the bag.

Abstract: A cutlery base with built-in illumination equipment. The cutlery base has formed in its top end a plurality of insertion slots that provide for ensheathing cutlery and, furthermore, the cutlery base has an opening formed in at least one of its lateral surfaces that is contiguous with the insertion slots and a translucent component is inserted into the opening of the cutlery base. The cutlery base has conjoined to its bottom end a footing of a matching shape and an illuminant is installed inside the footing. Covering the contact surfaces between the said footing and the cutlery base is a translucent waterproof hood. During utilization, the light rays emitted by the illuminant inside the footing penetrate the translucent waterproof hood and are projected into the cutlery base and then are projected outward through the translucent component of the cutlery base.

Abstract: A ballast housing has a bottom wall, a sidewall extending in a first direction from the bottom wall, and a first compartment that is defined between the bottom wall and the sidewall, with a first access opening remote from the bottom wall. The housing further includes an interior wall extending from its bottom wall in the first direction and is located completely within the first compartment, and a second compartment that is defined by the interior wall and is isolated from the first compartment by the interior wall. The second compartment includes a second access opening adjacent the bottom wall. A first component can be disposed in the first compartment and a second component can be disposed in the second compartment with the second compartment isolating the second component from the first component in the first compartment.

Abstract: A toy simulates an illuminated overhead moon with a long-legged spacecraft under it. The toy includes a lighting apparatus secured to a balloon by string under tension. The lighting apparatus, located wholly outside the balloon, illuminates the inside of the balloon so the balloon appears to glow. The lighting apparatus has at least three arms extending from a body having a locking fastener. The locking fastener is attached by string under tension to the neck of the balloon. Each arm terminates in a window for contacting the skin of the balloon and for transmitting light through the skin to the interior of the balloon. In a preferred embodiment, the lighting apparatus is of sufficiently low weight that the toy floats in air.

Abstract: A glow cup modular system comprising a generally rigid exterior member that has a side wall with a top edge and a bottom edge to form an upper cavity for receiving and retaining a beverage container. The exterior member further has a circular planar surface located at an intermediate height. The system also includes a interior member that has a side wall with a planar top surface at the top end and has a recessed portion extending downward from the center of the planar top and fabricated of a pliable material. The generally rigid interior member also has a bottom end with a horizontal lip coupled to the horizontal lip of the exterior member form an air tight intermediate gap is formed between the two members.

Abstract: A decorative article for gift packages includes meridian-configured loops connected together to define a generally open interior within the loops. The article further includes an electrical lamp within the interior connected to a battery by wire having sufficient length for the battery to reside inside the package with the meridian-configured loops positioned on the exterior of the package. The loops may be made of ribbon having a surface which is reflective, partially translucent, metallic or metalized.