Abstract: Provided is a receptacle system, including a receptacle chassis that defines a volume and that defines, at an edge of the receptacle chassis, an aperture that provides access to the volume. The receptacle chassis includes a first face that is adjacent the volume, and a second face that is opposite the receptacle chassis from the first face and that is adjacent to an exterior volume. The receptacle chassis includes an object securing system that is included on at least one of the first face or the second face, and that is configured to secure the receptacle chassis to an object. Also, provided is a receptacle template system, including a planar member defines a first slot and a second slot that extend through the planar member from a first face to a second face and that are configured to receive a cutting device.

Abstract: Provided is a receptacle system, including a receptacle chassis that defines a volume and that defines, at an edge of the receptacle chassis, an aperture that provides access to the volume. The receptacle chassis includes a first face that is adjacent the volume, and a second face that is opposite the receptacle chassis from the first face and that is adjacent to an exterior volume. The receptacle chassis includes an object securing system that is included on at least one of the first face or the second face, and that is configured to secure the receptacle chassis to an object. Also, provided is a receptacle template system, including a planar member defines a first slot and a second slot that extend through the planar member from a first face to a second face and that are configured to receive a cutting device.

Abstract: A removable storage pouch includes a pouch having a closeable opening providing access to an inner volume and three pouch attachment points coupled to an exterior side of the pouch. The removable storage pouch also includes a connector assembly having three corresponding pouch attachment points and two surface attachment points. Further, the removable storage pouch includes a removable light assembly operatively coupled to an inner surface of the pouch within the inner volume. A pocket secured to the inner surface of the pouch holds the removable light assembly in a secure position with the light facing the inner volume ensuring a well-lit inner volume.

Abstract: A removable storage pouch includes a pouch having a closeable opening providing access to an inner volume and three pouch attachment points coupled to an exterior side of the pouch. The removable storage pouch also includes a connector assembly comprising three corresponding pouch attachment points and two surface attachment points. Further, the removable storage pouch includes a removable light assembly operatively coupled to an inner surface of the pouch within the inner volume. Two of the three pouch attachment points of the pouch and two of the corresponding attachment points of the connector assembly are coupled together to complete an electrical circuit. The removable light assembly operatively coupled to an inner surface of the pouch includes electrical connectivity and removably coupling the light assembly to the inner surface of the pouch in order to light a light source of the light assembly.

Abstract: An illuminated handbag that includes a body with a base portion, a front panel, a back panel, and a side panel; a flexible LED panel; an annular frame base affixed to the front panel and having an interior opening; an annular frame disposed over and around the perimeter of the LED panel and coupled to the frame base to form a channel; a transparency bearing a decorative image captured in the channel between the LED panel and the frame; a microprocessor for controlling the LED panel; a power supply coupled to the microprocessor; and an on-off and dimming switch connected to the microprocessor and the LED panel. The LED panel provides backlight illumination through the transparency. The microprocessor enables automatic adjustment to the light output responsive to the lux of ambient light multiplied by a default factor and/or user-defined multipliers.

Abstract: A pocketbook light device for illuminating a low light area is provided. The pocketbook light device comprises an openable carrying accessory and a housing having a front side and a rear side. The housing is mountable within the carrying accessory. A plurality of lights is mounted in the front side of the housing. An activation mechanism activates the plurality of lights. Upon activation of the plurality of lights, the plurality of lights illuminate the interior of the carrying accessory.

Abstract: A robot in which a signal lamp can be installed easily while maintaining the design property of the robot and a method of installing a signal lamp in the robot are provided. A robot includes: a panel that covers an opening of an upper arm; a side wall arranged so as to surround the opening to connect the panel and the upper arm and formed of a light transmitting member; and a signal lamp provided on an inner side of an enclosure formed by the side wall.

Abstract: A removable storage pouch includes a pouch having a closeable opening providing access to an inner volume and three pouch attachment points coupled to an exterior side of the pouch. The removable storage pouch also includes a connector assembly comprising three corresponding pouch attachment points and two surface attachment points. Further, the removable storage pouch includes a removable light assembly operatively coupled to an inner surface of the pouch within the inner volume. Two of the three pouch attachment points of the pouch and two of the corresponding attachment points of the connector assembly are coupled together to complete an electrical circuit. The removable light assembly operatively coupled to an inner surface of the pouch includes electrical connectivity and removably coupling the light assembly to the inner surface of the pouch in order to light a light source of the light assembly.

Abstract: A light-emitting pad structure and a manufacturing method thereof are provided. The light-emitting pad structure includes: a pad unit, including a main pad body and a light-emitting module, and the main pad body has a top wall, a bottom wall and a lateral annular wall; a light-guiding strip, bent for being surrounded at a periphery of the lateral annular wall and arranged corresponding to the light-emitting module; a light-pervious fabric member having a middle segment and an outer segment, the middle segment is adhered to the top wall, the outer segment is adhered to the bottom wall, so that the light-pervious fabric member is formed with an accommodation bag arranged to cross the lateral annular wall and enclose the light-guiding strip; and a bottom plate adhered to and covering the bottom wall and the outer segment.

Abstract: An illuminable seat cover assembly for emitting various visual lighting effects including lights with various colors. The illuminable seat cover assembly includes a seat cover including a backrest portion and a seat portion; and a lighting assembly in communication with the seat cover for displaying steady, flashing and pulsating light of various colors with varying degrees of brightness and intensity.

Abstract: An illumination apparatus includes a woven fabric in which optical fibers are woven as a constituent yarn and a light source. The illumination apparatus makes light delivered from the light source incident upon the end surfaces on one end side of the optical fibers and emits the light at least from the end surfaces on the other end side of the optical fibers for illumination. The other end side of the optical fibers is exposed from the woven fabric to constitute exposed parts, and the end parts of a plurality of the exposed parts on the other end side are supported by an end part support to form emitting parts which emit light from the light source. On the end part support, the end parts of the exposed parts on the other end side are individually supported such that their respective end surfaces are aligned on the same plane.

Abstract: The invention concerns a processing method of lining material for bags and luggage comprising: preparing a fabric; bonding the lightguide fiber on the fabric surface; coating a fluorescent layer on the fabric surface with lightguide fiber; setting a nano-antibiotic silicone layer on the fluorescent; setting the LED luminous tube and driving power at the end of the lightguide fiber. In this way, the first layer of the lining material is a nano silicone layer, the second the fluorescent layer, the third the fabric, a lightguide fiber between the second and third layer, LED luminous tube at the initial end of the lightguide fiber, which to light the luggage interior with the guiding characteristic of fiber by lighting up the LED.

Abstract: A purse illumination assembly including a power source, a light emitting portion, a voice-sensitive switch, and a circuit assembly connecting the light emitting portion to the power source through the voice-sensitive switch. The light emitting portion may be a light emitting fabric or may include EL wire alone or in combination with LED lights to provide both lighting and a decorative effect. A driver circuit may be included for driving both the EL wire and the LED lights.

Abstract: A light emitting system includes a bag that may contain items. A lighting unit is coupled to the bag and the lighting unit selectively illuminates the items thereby facilitating the items to be retrieved from the bag. The lighting unit is touch sensitive such that the lighting unit turns on when the lighting unit is touched. The lighting unit has a pair of intersecting arms such that the lighting unit has a cruciform shape.

Abstract: A lighting apparatus for use in a tool carrier includes a conduit made of a translucent material. The conduit defines a conduit path sized to extend along a perimeter of a tool carrier floor. Light sources are disposed in the conduit and are electrically connected to a power source retained by the tool carrier. The lighting apparatus provides light to the inside of the tool carrier.

Abstract: In one embodiment of the invention, a novelty bag is provided that includes at least one panel connected to a bottom panel, and least one handle connected to the panel. There is at least one orifice in the at least one panel, and the orifice is adapted to receive a lighting element. A pouch is also connected to the panel, and a light module and a sound module are disposed within the pouch. The pouch includes at least one slit adapted to allow sound to travel through the pouch. An activation mechanism is disposed within the at least one handle, and the activation mechanism is in electrical communication with the light module and the sound module.

Abstract: A vehicle seating assembly includes a seatback. A support frame is partially enclosed by a seatback panel assembly. A seatback cushion assembly is supported on a seatback carrier and is proximate the seatback panel assembly. An external peripheral gap is defined between the seatback panel assembly and the seatback cushion assembly. A light source is defined in the seatback carrier and is configured to emit light into the external peripheral gap. A seat includes a support frame partially enclosed by a panel assembly. A seat cushion assembly is proximate the panel assembly. An external peripheral gap is defined between the panel assembly and the seat cushion assembly. A light source is defined in a seat carrier and is configured to emit light into the external peripheral gap.

Abstract: A wireless charger optimized for charging efficiency of portable terminals (e.g., mobile phones) of different sizes has a housing including within it laterally spaced side supports and a bottom support for cradling an inserted portable terminal. The side supports and the bottom support are interlocked for coordinated movement such that the bottom support is moved by a predetermined amount according to movements of the side supports. This arrangement optimizes relative placement of the charger's transmitting coil and the portable terminal's receiving coil.

Abstract: A hand-held lighting device includes a light source (18) and a switching device (26) for switching the light source on and off, and the switching device (26) includes a speech processor (34) for analyzing and/or synthesis of the spoken speech.

Abstract: An illumination device that is operable while being transported and that can be placed, or is placed, in an object that can be opened and closed again. The illumination device comprises a first light source, an electric energy storage device, and a switch device that comprises a control unit including a sensor unit with which a first switching unit is transferable from an open switching state into a closed switching state. The first light source is suppliable with electric power from the electric energy storage device when a first sensor is touched and/or when said first sensor detects a motion. The sensor unit comprises a second sensor that at least detects if the object is open or closed. A second switching unit is transferable from an open switching state into a closed switching state in which the first light source and/or a second light source is/are supplied with electric power.

Abstract: A lighting system includes a bag that has an outer wall and the outer wall has an inside surface. A lighting unit is removably attached to the bag and the lighting unit is positioned on the inside surface of the outer wall. The lighting unit is selectively actuatable to emit light downwardly in the bag with respect to the lighting unit and laterally in the bag with respect to the lighting unit. Thus, the lighting unit illuminates an interior of the bag thereby facilitating contents of the bag to be found in darkness.

Abstract: A solar powered motion sensing system that is integrated into a purse or other handbag including but not limited to a piece of luggage, a clutch purse, or the like. The solar powered motion sensing system activates a light upon detection of a hand or other motion entering the handbag.

Abstract: Novel tools and techniques are provided for illuminating a portable space, which, in some cases, is based on passive infrared (“PIR”) detection. In some embodiments, a first device might detect presence of at least a portion of a user's body (e.g., a hand or face of the user, etc.). Based at least in part on detection of the presence of the at least a portion of the user's body, a second device might illuminate an interior space of a bag or other portable enclosure. In some cases, the first and second devices might be the same device, while, in other cases, the first and second devices might be separate yet communicatively coupled to each other (such as via wireless or wired connection). In some embodiments, the first device might include a passive infrared sensor or the like, while the second device might include light emitting diodes or the like.

Abstract: A vehicle for supporting a lighting control function includes: interior lighting apparatuses configured to include a lighting apparatus of a driver's seat supporting a lighting of the driver's seat and lighting apparatuses for each seat supporting each lighting for each seat; a control apparatus of a driver's seat configured to perform a lighting control of at least one of the lighting apparatus of the driver's seat and the lighting apparatuses for each seat; and control apparatuses for each seat configured to control the lighting apparatuses for each seat.

Abstract: One embodiment includes an extendible handle having a lighting device. The extendible handle is connected to two or more pairs of connected telescoping arms. A pair of base arms is connected to the two or more pairs of connected telescoping arms. A storage container includes one or more rolling elements and is connected to the pair of base arms.

Abstract: An improved apparatus for charging a cell phone battery in the dark. An LED and its control circuitry including a control switch are included in a USB connector to automatically illuminate a cell phone and its charging port or receptacle or jack, which happen to be located in an unlit or pitch black space, when a user attempts to insert a USB connector plug into the charging port for purposes of charging the battery. The LED is automatically energized by the user's mere touching of the overmold of the USB connector at its flat or bottom side, without otherwise manually operating the control switch, and thereby eliminating hunting in the dark for a control switch on the USB connector. This apparatus is useful with both standard charging equipment and with dongle charging equipment.

Abstract: The present invention provides a metal purse having an interior electroluminescent lighting system. The metal purse includes: a first metal shell, a second metal shell, an optional handle, a closure system, an on/off switch, a battery power pack, and one or more electroluminescent light panels. The metal purse may include a clutch, a tote, a briefcase, a handbag, a shoulder bag, or a makeup bag.

Abstract: A cosmetic applicator is provided with a casing including a transparent glass and a mirror; a light and mount assembly disposed in the casing and including a seat, a light, a conductive member, a conductive biasing member, a battery, a moveable member, a stop member, and a case wherein the seat has a battery compartment for anchoring the conductive member, the conductive biasing member, the battery, and the moveable member; and a cosmetic element carrier releasably secured to the casing. A light of the light and mount assembly can automatically emit light after pulling the cosmetic element carrier out of the applicator.

Abstract: A purse illumination assembly including a power source, a light emitting portion, a voice-sensitive switch, and a circuit assembly connecting the light emitting portion to the power source through the voice-sensitive switch. The light emitting portion may be a light emitting fabric or may include EL wire alone or in combination with LED lights to provide both lighting and a decorative effect. A driver circuit may be included for driving both the EL wire and the LED lights.

Abstract: A lighting apparatus having a light source and a leveling mechanism capable of maintaining the light source in a desired orientation is described. The lighting apparatus may have a pivot mechanism about which the light source is capable of rotating such that the lighting apparatus maintains the desired orientation. In specific embodiments, the lighting apparatus comprises a directional light source, a pivot mechanism, a connector capable of connecting the pivot to another object, and a mechanism that allows the light source to rotate about the pivot to maintain a desired orientation. The lighting apparatus may be connected to an object, such as a piece of wheeled luggage, such that when the luggage is tilted the light source maintains an desired orientation such as a horizontal orientation.

Abstract: A lighting system for illuminating the interior of a container, such as a purse, includes a light strip having multiple lights, a battery to power the lights, an ON/OFF switch to operate the lights, and a timer set to a predetermined time. Pressing the ON/OFF switch a first time activates the lights and starts the timer. Pressing the ON/OFF switch a second time while the timer is still activated will deactivate the lights. If the predetermined time elapses and the ON/OFF switch is not pressed a second time, the lights will deactivate automatically. The lighting strip is covered in a PVC protective coating and encased in a fabric encasement to match the interior of the container. The fabric encasement is stitched or otherwise fixedly attached to the interior of the container adjacent to the top opening of the container.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a system for providing a light source for activating a luminescent object. In general, the system comprises a housing formed of at least two portions that are either separable or form a unitary housing depending on the embodiment. A first portion of the housing forms a light containment cavity, having at least one opening configured for receiving the luminescent object. A second portion of the housing is configured to contain a light source for providing light for activating the luminescent object. One or more light switches are located on the outside of the housing for activating the light source. In some embodiments, the opening is configured such that it can be covered by a user's hand to prevent light from escaping from the light containment cavity when the light source is activated. In some embodiments, one light switch is positioned relative to the opening so that the user can cover the opening and manipulate the light switch with one hand.

Abstract: A purse illumination assembly including a power source, a light emitting portion, a voice-sensitive switch, and a circuit assembly connecting the light emitting portion to the power source through the voice-sensitive switch. The light emitting portion may be a light emitting fabric or may include EL wire alone or in combination with LED lights to provide both lighting and a decorative effect. A driver circuit may be included for driving both the EL wire and the LED lights.

Abstract: A baby monitoring light system includes a light body having a bottom portion and a top portion, the light body having a height generally shorter than the light body width and length, the light body comprising a light source oriented upwardly from the top portion, the light body adapted to project a light beam upwardly onto a surface approximately 5 to 15 feet away. The system may include a blanket having a pocket, the light body positionable in the pocket, the pocket having a space through which the light source projects when the light body is in the pocket. The light body may include one or more releasable fasteners.

Abstract: A tamper-resistant purse includes a bag having a front surface, a rear surface, two opposing side edges, a lower surface and an open top in communication with an interior chamber. The open top is selectively enclosed with a foldable flap having a Hall-effect switch that changes states whenever the flap is opened. Extending from the bottom surface of the bag are a plurality of feet each having a pressure-sensitive switch therein. The pressure-sensitive switches and the Hall-effect switch are electrically connected to an alarm circuit including both audible and visual alarms. A strap is connected to a pair of detection switches that engage whenever a predetermined amount of force is applied to the strap. Accordingly, if the purse is moved, snatched or opened, the alarm is activated to alert those nearby of a potential theft.

Abstract: A lighting system includes a carrying container; at least two light sources to illuminate the interior and exterior of a the carrying container, each light source operatively connected directly to an actuation sensing device and to a power source. Magnetic actuators, mounted onto the carrying container activate each light source to provide illumination and independent of the access state of the carrying container.

Abstract: A lighting apparatus having at least one set of light sources, a microprocessor, and an orientation sensor. The microprocessor and the orientation sensor are capable of maintaining the light source in a desired orientation. The lighting apparatus and devices having a lighting apparatus are capable of controlling the plurality of light sources to maintain the desired orientation of the lighting. The lighting apparatus may be connected to a device, such as a piece of wheeled luggage, stroller or hat, such that when the luggage is tilted the light source maintains an desired orientation relative to a fixed orientation, such as a horizontal orientation.

Abstract: A light-collecting accessory for an electronic device includes a housing having an outer surface and an inner surface. The housing can form an opening adapted to receive the electronic device. A light guide is communicatively coupled to the housing. The light guide can have a first end and a second end. The first end can be communicatively coupled to the outer surface of the housing. The second end can be communicatively coupled to the inner surface of the housing. In the event the electronic device resides in the opening of the housing, light emitted from the electronic device passes from the second end of the light guide to the first end of the light guide.

Abstract: An illuminated bucket is a double-layered or walled carrier, with LED light, or other illuminated source, established between the layered inner and outer walls for the formed carrier. The circuitry for the LED lights includes a battery, and may further include a flasher that allows for blinking of the lights.

Abstract: A lighting system for illuminating the interior of a container, such as a purse, includes a light strip having multiple lights, a battery to power the lights, an ON/OFF switch to operate the lights, and a timer set to a predetermined time. Pressing the ON/OFF switch a first time activates the lights and starts the timer. Pressing the ON/OFF switch a second time while the timer is still activated will deactivate the lights. If the predetermined time elapses and the ON/OFF switch is not pressed a second time, the lights will deactivate automatically. The lighting strip is covered in a PVC protective coating and encased in a fabric encasement to match the interior of the container. The fabric encasement is stitched or otherwise fixedly attached to the interior of the container adjacent to the top opening of the container.

Abstract: The reflector and light kit for rear of backpack is an auto-illuminating device that reflects and emits light from a back surface of a backpack and is useful as a safety feature to an end user wearing the backpack. The reflector and light kit can be built into the construction of a new backpack or is a kit that is installed upon an existing backpack. The reflector and light kit features at least one light positioned on a rear surface of a backpack, and a highly reflective material positioned around the light. The light features a switch and light sensor that enable the end user to turn on the light, and to automatically turn off the light when in an illuminated environment.

Abstract: The present invention provides a metal purse having an interior electroluminescent lighting system. The metal purse includes: a first metal shell, a second metal shell, an optional handle, a closure system, an on/off switch, a battery power pack, and one or more electroluminescent light panels. The metal purse may include a clutch, a tote, a briefcase, a handbag, a shoulder bag, or a makeup bag.

Abstract: The light pod system is an illumination assembly that is placed in a handbag or a purse and when touched illuminates the interior to aid an end user in seeing the contents contained within the purse or handbag. The light pod system consists of a sleek housing that is slim and of which includes a plurality of light emitting diodes, which all illuminate once the housing is touched by an end user. The housing also includes a timer that can adjust the duration of illumination. An optional remote control can turn on the system without the need to actually touch the housing.

Abstract: A lighting device including at least one light source and a light source body attached to the light source. The light source body rotates for multi-positional lighting.

Abstract: A lighting device for a utility bag including at least one moveable light source, a bracket connected to a utility bag, and a hinge device connected to the bracket and the moveable light source. The moveable light source is adjustable for targeting lighting.

Abstract: A lighted workbag or backpack having a positionable light source configured so as to provide significant illumination into the interior portion of the workbag or an external work area or the path in front of the backpack. The light source having a gooseneck configuration is mounted in a column or pouch positioned in the back of the backpack that allows the light to extend over the shoulder of a user wearing the backpack so as to illuminate the area in front of the user.

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 the application of a lighting source, EL or similar, built within the bottom or side of a purse (clutch, tote, handbag, shoulder bag, makeup, or shoulder type bag) that when illuminated helps see the contents of the bag. This application would include the method of installing the wiring, power mechanism, and on/off switch mechanism (manual or magnetic on/off switch applications) within the interior for installation within a man's or woman's purse, clutch, tote, handbag, shoulder bag, makeup, or shoulder type bag.

Abstract: An interior lighting system for a security safe is taught which incorporates a power supply that is located within the safe and converts alternating current power to low voltage direct current. An electrical switch is in communication with the power supply and mechanically interfaces with the safe door boltworks which energize the lighting system when the safe door is unlocked and opened. A number of LED lights are disposed within the door edge and connected to the switch. When the door is hinged open the LED lights are energized through the switch and illuminate the interior of the safe until the door is closed and bolted.

Abstract: A purse illumination assembly including a power source, a light emitting portion, a voice-sensitive switch, and a circuit assembly connecting the light emitting portion to the power source through the voice-sensitive switch. The light emitting portion may be a light emitting fabric or may include EL wire alone or in combination with LED lights to provide both lighting and a decorative effect. A driver circuit may be included for driving both the EL wire and the LED lights.