Abstract: The blinking illuminated product box is a box on which are blinking, battery operated lights of either multi-color or singular color which emit light in a variety of blinking patterns. The boxes are constructed in a variety of shapes and sizes, colors and patterns. The externally mounted light-emitting diodes are on the sides of the box, the top of the box, or on the top and sides of the box. The light-emitting diode multi-wired unit is turned on and off by a slide switch which is part of the multi-battery pack. The pack is mounted in the inside of the box. Rubber o-rings are used to mount the light-emitting diodes in place. A false bottom or top of card stock paper, foam or other suitable material such as a felt or other decorative material is placed in the box to provide protection and visual obstruction of some or all of the wires.

Abstract: In a mailbox having walls that define an interior space and a door which allows access to the interior space, an apparatus for illuminating the interior of the mailbox comprises a housing adapted to be affixed to the interior of the mailbox, the housing including an illumination source; a mount to affix the housing to the interior of the mailbox; a magnetic switch in operative engagement with the illumination source to light the illumination source, the switch operating in an off state and an on state; and, a magnet, affixed to the door, which moves between a first position and a second position so as to determine the state of the magnetic switch.

Abstract: A tool box includes a cover mounted to a base which receives a receiving member, an extension rod, a collapsible member and a light means therein which is actuated by a switch member disposed to the box. The receiving member receives a plurality of bits and is pivotally disposed to the base member, a spring member is disposed between the base member and an underside of the receiving member to pop up the receiving member when the cover is opened. The extension rod can be inserted into a polygonal passage defined in an end of the box so as to connect with a bit. The collapsible member has a magnetic member disposed to a distal end thereof so as to magnetically adhere bits.

Abstract: A holiday candy jar with light and sound effects having a signal sensor (10) which gets continuous signal from a signal source (12). When someone puts his/her hand into the jar trying to get a candy, the signal between the signal source and the signal sensor will be blocked. A control circuit board (20) is connected to the signal sensor (10) through wires (16). When signal is blocked, the control circuit board controls color lights (14) blinking and a speaker (20) producing a special sound for holidays.

Abstract: A lighted planter includes a lighting assembly removably supported on the upper rim of a planter box. The planter box is sized to contain a flower or plant pot. The lighting assembly provides nested inner and outer frames, separated by an array of stained glass panels, defining a channel containing a wrap-around lighting element.

Abstract: An illuminated trash receptacle having lighting devices that provide uniform illumination of an advertisement displayed on the side walls of the receptacle without occupying much more space within the side walls of the receptacle than the advertisement. The lighting device has a light emitting surface having a surface area corresponding to the advertising area of the advertisement. Preferably, the light emitting surface contacts the advertisement. The lighting device may be an electroluminescent flat lamp, or a substantially planar light guide that emits light over the entire surface area of the visible portion of the advertisement.

Abstract: Electronic lighting devices that simulate a realistic flame are disclosed. The preferred embodiment has a plurality of lighting elements in a plurality of colors which are modulated in intensity by a control circuit with a stored program. The control program includes stored amplitude waveforms for the generation of a realistic flame simulation. The program further contains random elements to keep the flame constantly changing. The control circuit has built in power management functions that can control the mean intensity of the simulated flame based on some power management budget with the ability to measure the charge/discharge duration of the power source, when used with a rechargeable power source. The currents to the individual lighting elements are selectable from a set of discrete quantization values. Tables of amplitude modulated time waveforms are stored in the microprocessor memory, from which the real time control data streams for the individual lighting elements are synthesized.

Abstract: A new pumpkin illumination device for providing light for a Halloween pumpkin while reducing risk of fire. The inventive device includes a base member is provided having a generally cylindrical configuration. The base member has an externally threaded open upper end, a closed lower end and a cylindrical side wall therebetween. The base member has a battery chamber interiorly thereof. The battery chamber has a spring disposed therein. The open upper end has an end cap removably coupled thereto. The end cap has an aperture through a central portion thereof for receiving a lower end of a light bulb therethrough whereby the lower end of the light bulb is in operative communication with the battery chamber. A support bracket couples with the base member. The support bracket is positionable within a pumpkin.

Abstract: A lighted planter includes a container having a bottom and side walls and an opening formed by the walls and spaced from the bottom wall. The side walls include a generally horizontally extending edge portion adjacent the opening and a light source integral with the edge portion providing upwardly projecting illumination to directly light a plant planted therein.

Abstract: A briefcase light is provided that consists of a base unit, a flexible arm and a light/power source unit. The light/power source unit contains a light emitting device, a battery and a switch, all electrically connected. The flexible arm allows the user to direct the light provided in any direction without the need for the user to hold the light in place.

Abstract: A transaction tray comprises a tray portion and a hinged lid portion. The tray portion has a transaction compartment and a storage compartment, and lighting means associated with the transaction compartment. The lid portion has a flat outer surface and a parallel inner surface. A first transparent window is provided in the outer surface of the lid and a second transparent window in the inner surface. A first translucent advertising substrate is displayed in the first window and a second translucent advertising substrate is displayed in the second window. A lighting means is provided between the first and second translucent substrates whereby the transaction tray will be lit by the lighting means and the translucent advertising substrates will be displayed and backlit from both sides of the hinged lid.

Abstract: A phosphorescent assembly for humidifiers and vaporizers that enables the vaporizers and humidifiers to be easily seen in dark or dimly lit areas. The presently preferred embodiment of the invention provides for the water reservoir in both the humidifiers and the vaporizers to be blow-molded from a phosphorescent, plastic material that will be luminescent for several hours after being exposed to radiation within the light frequency spectrum.

Abstract: An illuminated tool caddy (10) is provided for the carrying of tools and parts, and for illumination of work detail related thereto. The primary components of the illuminated tool caddy (10) are a tool carrier (12) and a lamp (14). The lamp (14) is situated within the tool carrier (12) and is of a height such that a bulb housing (44) extends above the side walls (18) of the tool carrier (12). Within the bulb housing (44) are five individual lighting compartments (48), each of which contains a light bulb (54). Reflector facets (56) within each lighting compartment (48) assist in reflecting and directing the light from the light bulbs (54) to give the lamp (14) a hands-free, multidirectional lighting ability. The lamp (14) is capable of simultaneously casting light in any direction, including not only to any side and upwardly, but to the ground and into the interior of the tool carrier (12) as well. The lamp (14) is also removable from the tool carrier for hand-held applications where that is desired.

Abstract: A combined tool case and flashlight includes a tool case which has a housing portion and a cover portion that are hinged together and that respectively have first and second connecting ends forming complementing first and second cavity halves to confine a receiving space. A flashlight unit includes a cell housing, a bulb and a lamp shade mounted to the front end of the cell housing, and a joint portion formed integrally with the rear end of the cell housing. The joint portion projects rearwardly from the rear end into the receiving space. A magnet is provided in the rear end of the cell housing adjacent to the joint portion. The joint portion of the cell housing is prevented from being released from the tool case in a first direction toward the front end of the cell housing, and is releasable in a second direction perpendicular to the first direction.

Abstract: A lighting system for use with trucks having an open bed or one covered by a shell include a U-shaped channel support member on which is mounted quartz halogen lamps. The support member is mounted on the side walls of the truck and across the front wall of the bed such that the lights are below the top surface of the side walls. In this way the lights are positioned to illuminate the open or covered bed while not shining above the top of the side walls or closed tail gate. The on/off control of the lights is by a switch located in the cab of the truck. The lighting system is easy to install, attractive in appearance and operated to protect the front wall of the bed from damage.

Abstract: An illuminating coaster includes an upper member, an intermediate member, a lower member, an illuminating assembly arranged between the upper member and the intermediate member and including a first conducting member, a second conducting member, and batteries, the first conducting member being fixedly mounted on an inner side of the upper member, the first conducting member being fixedly mounted on an inner side of the upper member, the second conducting member being provided with a light-emitting diode, the batteries being disposed between the first and second conducting members, whereby when a glass is put onto the coaster, the upper member will be pressed downwardly to make the first conducting member contact the batteries thereby forming a closed circuit and therefore causing the light-emitting diode to give light through a bottom of the glass.

Abstract: Disclosed is a hand tool case with a detachably connected working light. The working light is connected to a mounting bracket which is in turn connected to a movable frame pivotally connected to the hand tool case. The movable frame can be turned between a horizontal position in the hand tool case and an upright position protruding beyond the case. When the movable frame is in the horizontal position, the working light connected thereto can be located in the hand tool case for save storage therein. And, when the movable frame is in the upright position, the working light can be angularly adjusted relative to the mounting bracket to provide light in a desired manner. A shallow container for accommodating various parts can be removably positioned in the hand tool case while serves as an additional means to securely hold the upright movable frame in place.

Abstract: An illuminated drinking receptacle 10 designed to be suspended from the belt 50 of a user by a belt clip unit 13. The drinking receptacle 10 includes a generally translucent receptacle member 20 having an illumination source 31 operatively associated with its bottom portion, and an opaque upper portion 24 which blocks the transmission of light from the illumination source 31.

Abstract: A planter which includes at least one light source such that light emitted by the light source may illuminate a plant contained within the planter and also illuminates the floor on which the planter rests. The light illuminating the plant is directed at an upward angle to efficiently illuminate the plant in an aesthetically pleasing manner.

Abstract: An improved driver structure including a driver shell, a tool portion for mounting a tool connecting portion disposed on said driver shell, and a lighting portion with a light source. The tool portion accommodates a swivel shaft therein, the swivel shaft accommodating more than one drive bit. By turning the swivel shaft, the drive bit may be turned to an opening on the tool portion so that the drive bit may be pushed out via the opening and then fitted onto the tool connecting portion. The light source of the lighting portion provides light for working at night.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an illuminated serving tray. The tray has a plurality of receptacles for housing products to be dispensed and a light source for illuminating the tray. The tray is made of photoluminescent material with a reflective label positioned above the central portion of the tray and in line with the light source which is connected to and positioned below the bottom of the tray so that the light from the light source and any ambient light is reflected back by the reflective label and transmitted through the photoluminescent material of the tray causing the tray and the edges of the tray to glow.

Abstract: A jacket is provided which comprises (a) a fabric shell, (b) an electroluminescent film strip, (c) a battery and (d) an inverter. The shell comprises (i) a body section and (ii) a pair of sleeves. The body section includes (A) an internal pocket for carrying the battery and inverter, and (B) a retainer comprising a pair of retaining flaps which releasably retain the film strip. The releasable retention of the film by the flaps allows for the appearance of the film as an integral portion of the jacket and further allows for convenient separation of the film from the jacket for washing and drying of the jacket. The film may be easily repositioned under the flaps for retention by the shell. The jacket is useful for enhancing the visibility of the wearer to others at night, such as during night walking or running.

Abstract: A night light for a toilet is movement responsive, so that when the toilet seat is lifted up, the light turns on. The switch is preferably a mercury switch. The accessory pair of bumpers can be attached to the toilet seat to insure that the toilet seat is elevated high enough above the width of the light body.

Abstract: An illuminated circular ring which provides lumination to various style drinking glasses. This ring being attachable or interdesigned into various style drinking glasses providing a housing for a integrated circuit board with state of the art surface mount solid state components. The components being attached to an interchangeable cover. This ring being considerably narrower than prior art; and works particularly well with a long completely hollow stem high foot champagne style glass. A glass in which the colored light gives to the bubbles of champagne or sparkling beverages a specially pleasing effect. All in a appropriate lightweight state of the art design.

Abstract: A tool box with a lighting apparatus including a casing formed with two perforations at an end thereof and a circular opening between the two perforations, a lighting apparatus including a holder and a cover, a conical reflector being fitted within a tubular neck of the holder, a bulb threadedly engaged with a socket of the holder, an annular member threadedly engaged with the tubular neck, and a lens arranged on the conical reflector and kept in place by engaging a locking member with the tubular neck, whereby the tool box can give light as desired thereby offering much convenience in use.

Abstract: A dual lollipop holder and storage device which has a lollipop compartment at both ends. Lollipop sticks are removably attached to retractable securing attachments which extend the lollipops from opposite ends of the holder. End caps allow the lollipops to be sealed within the lollipop holder when the lollipops are in the retracted position. The retractable securing attachments can optionally be spring loaded to extend the lollipop automatically. An optional integral lighting mechanism illuminates the lollipop holder for the user's amusement. The lighting mechanism can be implemented by conventional battery operated lamps such as LEDs or by electroluminescent (EL) lamps. EL lamps can be used to form a substantial part of the outer shell to maximize the illumination effect.

Abstract: An improved electrical controls enclosure is provided having a modular assembly which is generally tubular in shape, having a generally uniform cross-sectional area throughout its longitudinal axis. The modular assembly comprises (i) a base mounting flange or other fitting as needed, (ii) a pedestal support, (iii) a control panel assembly covered by a control panel assembly shroud, (iv) a reducer coupling for connecting the pedestal support to the control panel assembly shroud, and (v) a cover cap resting atop the control panel assembly shroud. An air and watertight seal is provided between the interior of the pedestal support and the interior of the control panel assembly shroud. The control panel assembly contained within the shroud is seated within a shoulder in the reducer coupling, and is universally rotatable 360 degrees with respect thereto.

Abstract: A hollow carrier in the shape of any object, such as a jack-o'-lantern, a skull or the like, is provided with a handle, a pair of eye openings in a face, and separate lights behind each of the eye openings, which lights, when activated by a switch connected between the separate lights and a power source, shine separate beams of light from each of the eye openings.

Abstract: An optically transparent container includes a base, a sidewall extending from the base and having indicia formed as recesses. The recesses are emergent upon an exterior surface of the container and the base includes a sealed compartment. A lighting mechanism housed within the compartment, includes a battery for activating at least one diode disposed beneath a lowermost extremity of the sidewall. A switch mechanism positioned within the compartment includes a touch-sensitive switch for energizing the at least one diode for a predetermined time period when the container is touched. The at least one diode is de-energized when one of the predetermined time period expires and the container is touched subsequently. The at least one light-emitting diode is formed in an orientation which is other than parallel to a bottom surface of the container.

Abstract: A multi-function container includes a housing, a closure and an exterior light source. The container has a first interior portion adapted to hold small items. The closure is used to cover the first interior portion of the housing and to contain the small items in the first interior portion of the housing. The housing also has a second separate interior portion adapted to hold a battery. The light source is operatively coupled to the second interior portion to receive power from the battery, upon the battery being held within the second interior portion. Thus, the multi-function container may serve as a container and/or a flashlight. The multi-function container may also include a key ring which is coupled to an exterior surface of the closure, and may also include a clock coupled to the side of the housing.

Abstract: A device for illuminating and magnifying printed cards for viewing is disclosed. 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 combination lighting/information unit, particularly but not exclusively for use in hospital corridors, and a corridor lighting system incorporating such units, has been provided. The wall-mounted unit provides both upward indirect and downward direct lighting, as well as secure storage for charts and an attractive mounting for room numbers and similar indicia which may be transilluminated by the lighting components. In a system incorporating such units, one unit is mounted outside every room, and the downward lighting is connected to the emergency power supply for uniformly distributed emergency lighting.

Abstract: A night light and pacifier holding system for holding a plurality of decorative pacifiers therein in aligned positions. A hollow base in the form of elliptical dish shaped upper and lower portions are secured together with a light source having a diffuser therein. A substantially flat base of the system is capable of supporting the system on a flat surface. The upper surface of the upper portion of the system includes a plurality of openings formed therein with guiding and securing pins formed adjacent each of the openings in order that pacifiers having decorative shaped heads may be inserted in the openings and held in aligned positions by holes formed in each of the pacifiers captured in the pins. The pacifiers are formed from a luminescent material which may be recharged from the light source within the hollow base when held in the openings.

Abstract: A funeral bier with exchangeable pictures and illumination comprising a frame structure having shortened rectangular side walls parallel with each other, elongated rectangular rear and front walls parallel with each other secured at their lateral edges to the lateral edges of the side walls in a rectangular configuration, a bottom wall in a rectangular configuration secured at its edges to the lower edges of the side walls and a lid in a rectangular configuration pivotally secured to the upper edge of the rear wall for providing access to the interior of the frame structure; a picture frame removably secured to the exterior face of the front wall with a transparent window supported therein adapted to receive a picture between the window and the front wall, the frame having a horizontal lower support and spaced vertical lateral supports; and an illumination device positioned between the upper edges of the side structures and parallel with and above the lower structure for illuminating the window, the illuminat

Abstract: A hand tool set including a casing formed of two hinged shells to hold a handle and a full set of tool bits, and a lamp assembly mounted in a lamp chamber inside the casing, wherein the handle can be removed from the casing and attached to a polygonal hole at one end of the casing to hold one tool bit for turning screws; the lamp assembly has a self-provided battery power supply and is controlled by a press button to illuminate the workpiece.

Abstract: A utility box for containing and illuminating objects present therein. The inventive device includes a main body having a lid pivotally mounted thereto. A compartmented tray is mounted to the lid and remains horizontal during movement of the lid. A lid light is movably mounted to an interior of the lid for illuminating both an interior and exterior of the box. The device may further include compartment lights for illuminating each compartment of the tray, and a main body light for illuminating the interior of the main body. Further, a telescoping light may be mounted to the interior of the main body and extended therefrom to further illuminate the area around the box.

Abstract: A lighting control console has a base and a top. The top includes a control panel having control members on one side operably connected to control circuits on an opposite side. The circuits are covered by a removable insulation member. The top is connected to the base and is movable relative to the base between a closed position and an open position. In the closed position, the top and base are in nested contact. In the open position, the top is raised relative to the base. A storage compartment is provided in the base. The storage compartment and circuits can be accessed when the top is in the open position. When the top is in the closed position, the insulation member insulates the circuits from the storage compartment. A handle is provided on the console and is suitable for hand gripping so that the control console can be carried.

Abstract: An illuminated lens case for containing a plurality of diagnostic or therapeutic lenses used in eye examination and treatment in a darkened room comprises a container having a bottom wall, at least one side wall, and a top wall enclosing an interior space. One wall may be pivotally mounted to the container and adapted to swing between open and closed positions. The lens case further comprises a pair of vertically spaced horizontal shelf-like members which together with a side wall form a channel for attaching the lens case to a table top. A partition may divide the interior space of the container into a lens chamber and a battery and circuitry chamber. The lens chamber may contain an electroluminescent lamp in strip form at the bottom, and a lens holder having the plurality of recesses for receiving lenses disposed above the lamp. The lens holder is preferably made of polyethylene foam, which is both shock absorbing and translucent so as to diffuse light from the light source.

Abstract: The invention includes a lighted serving tray comprised of a discus shaped platter with an interior hollow in which a tubular light array is positioned. The tray includes a serving surface upon which drink glasses are to be placed, and which includes a clear, lens portion through which light is transmitted to illuminate an etched sponsor logo. The base portion of the tray is, in one embodiment, a translucent and is colored to transmit colored light during use. A change/power case is affixed to the tray to house a power supply and to provide a change compartment for use by wait staff.

Abstract: A recessed light fixture for a burial casket that provides a source of illumination to light decorative art work installed in the lid; at the same time it provides softly diffused light for a more pleasing illumination of the interior of the casket. The unit fits inside the concave area of the lid of the standard burial casket and requires no design changes. It is constructed of light weight rigid insulation. The housing is described in two forms; a modular unit with alternate methods of joining the walls; novel corner fittings (24), (26), (28) (30) and brackets (20) (22) attached by clips (32); self retaining "single half-blind dovetail" joints (76) or adhesive surfaces (74). It is also described as a single molded unit (78) formed of insulating material. The fixture has a powered light source (36), a reflector (84) and integral reflective surfaces (82).

Abstract: An apparatus (10) that combines within a unitary protective tubular structure (12) a retractable, extendable and omni-positionable light assembly (20) that houses a halogen lamp (20I that is controlled by a switch/circuit breaker (22A). The switch is attached to the housing and is connected in series between the lamp (20I) and a lamp power cord (22B,22E) that terminates at the output of a utility-power junction box (32) that includes a pair of auxiliary a-c power outlets (32L). The input to the junction box (32) is a primary power input cord that terminates with a male power input connector (32J). The connector (32J) connects with a female connector (36A) that is attached to one end of an electrical power cord (36) and that is fixedly attached to a power-cord reel (38). The other end of the cord (36) is wound around the power-cord reel (38) and terminates with a male connector (36B) that connects to an a-c power outlet.

Abstract: A method of and device for activating a luminescent fish attractor which is light activatable with a flash element connected with a battery housed in a battery casing via a voltage building circuit to provide highly intensive light flashes. The casing is provided with a tubular enclosure having a first end receiving light flashes from a flash element, and a second remote open end. The enclosure has an interiorly facing, substantially opaque, light reflective surface for concentrating light rays emitted from the flash element. The lure or attractor is first placed in the enclosure by inserting it through the remote open end. The flash element is then repetitively powered, and the flashed light rays emitted are directed successively into the enclosure.

Abstract: A device for use in hazardous situations comprising an adjustable mount for connecting a light to a self-contained breathing apparatus. The mount includes an elongated flex tube with an accessory mounting bracket attached to one end and a support mounting bracket attached to the other end. Between the flex tube and both the accessory mounting bracket and support mounting bracket there are interposed insulating washers to provide electrical isolation of the accessory mounting bracket and support mounting bracket from the elongated flex tube and from each other. To further insulate the adjustable mount, there is provided electrical insulation covering the flex tube.

Abstract: A container for sticks of gum comprising a container having four rectangular side walls, and a bottom wall in a rectangular shape coupling the side walls in a rectangular configuration with a central axis and with an open top in a configuration essentially the same as that of the bottom wall, the side walls and bottom wall forming a chamber for the receipt of a pack of sticks of gum, the open top being recessed to form exterior bearing surfaces formed in the side walls on their exterior surfaces both parallel and transverse with respect to the axis and further comprising a closure cap having four rectangular side walls and a top wall in a rectangular shape coupling the side walls in a rectangular axis with a central axis and with an open bottom, the open bottom being recessed to form exterior bearing surfaces both parallel and transverse to the axis and positionable in contact with the bearing surfaces of the container when in a coupled closed orientation.

Abstract: A combination of lighting fixture and rack includes: a lamp installed on a top portion of a rack having a plurality of ribs juxtapositionally disposed on a right and a left side portion of a central column of the rack for inserting a plurality of compact disks (CDs) or cassette tapes on the ribs of the rack, and a lamp shade mounted on the lamp, whereby upon powering of the lamp to create a thermosyphon for drafting air streams around the lamp for ventilating the disks or tapes held on the rack for preventing mildew of the disks and tapes for hygienic purpose besides an illumination purpose of the lamp.

Abstract: The invention provides a payment folder having a signal device for communicating to a server a patron's readiness and urgency to pay a service establishment's bill. In one embodiment, the signal device includes at least one battery powered light, such as a light emitting diode, mounted on the payment folder so as to be visible to an observer. The light(s) are illuminated in one or more colors and may be caused to blink in response to appropriate positioning of a control switch that can include a control circuit. In other embodiments, the signal device is a manually positionable colored surface, such as a flag, attached to the payment folder. Signaling is accomplished by withdrawing the colored surface from within the payment folder or by positioning the colored surface so that it is visible through an opening in or a transparent portion of the payment folder.

Abstract: A lighted serving tray includes a tray portion having a flat bottom surface, a perimeter rim, and a hollow transparent tube attached to the tray adjacent to the perimeter rim. A plurality of lights are attached in the transparent tube in a spaced relationship to each other and a battery is connected through an electrical conductor to each of the lights through a switch. A flashing circuit can be connected in the circuit. The lights can be LED's and the hollow tube can be detached to form a circle around the circular tray so that the lighted tray is visible within an area of low light when being carried by a waitress or the like.

Abstract: A container arranged for the storage of various components for emergency use relative to natural disasters is provided, wherein the container structure is of a generally pyramidal configuration having removable storage housings positioned therewithin. The storage container includes a lid member that is arranged for latching relative to the storage container permitting limited access thereto.

Abstract: A portable container having a hinged lid and an electric lighting assembly mounted to the body of the container. The lighting assembly is located external to the interior storage compartment of the container when the lid is in the closed position. The lighting assembly includes an electric lamp for illuminating the interior of the container when the lid is in the open position and an electric lamp for illuminating the path of the person carrying the container when the lid is in the closed position.

Abstract: An improved jewelry box which incorporates a light source to direct light rays at the jewelry contained therein when the jewelry box is opened. The box consists, generally, of a conventionally-shaped jewelry box with a top section and bottom section. The top and bottom sections are hingedly joined together. A miniature, high-intensity lamp bulb is mounted at the inner surface of the top section. A power source is contained under the jewelry support pad located in the bottom section. An electric switch is incorporated into the hinge about which the top section pivots relative to the bottom section. The switch automatically closes the electrical circuit between the power source and the light source when the box is opened.