Abstract: A hollow carrier having a handle in the shape of a jack-o-lantern or the like is provided with a light and diffuser assembly. When the light is activated, a portion of the light is reflected onto a path external to the carrier while another portion is reflected back into the carrier illuminating the carriers interior allowing the person holding the carrier to be visible from all directions.

Abstract: A hand bag includes an axle structure; several arched support ribs each having a first rib end and a second rib end and being rotatably mounted at the first and second rib ends to the axle structure and bowing outwardly between the first and second rib ends; and flexible sheet material laterally interconnecting the support ribs, so that the sheet material folds and unfolds in accordion fashion as the ribs rotate about the axle structure, the flexible sheet material having an opening defining a hand bag access opening. The several of support ribs preferably include two immediately adjacent opening ribs which are not interconnected by the sheet material, so that rotating the opening ribs about the axle structure away from each other defines between the opening ribs the hand bag access opening. The hand bag preferably additionally includes a hand bag internal lighting assembly.

Abstract: An improved self-contained portable lighting system comprising: a first shell having an interior portion in which lights are mounted and having an exterior portion on which is mounted a first closure; a plurality of reflectors are mounted by hinges on edges of a front face of the interior portion of the first shell so that the reflectors may be folded on top of one another and substantially flat against the interior portion of the first shell; a second shell having an exterior portion including second closure for engaging the first closure and locking the first shell the said second shell together.

Abstract: A bag which may be carried by hand or over the shoulder has a light controlled by a timing circuit so that the light is only turned on for a set period by an OFF to ON transition of a motion responsive switch occurring outside the set period. A manually operated normally open switch may allow control of the light state independently of the timing circuit.

Abstract: A handbag interior illumination system for shining light on to the contents therein. The handbag interior illumination system includes an elongate flexible tube with a pair of elongate flexible attachment strips coupled to opposite sides of the tube. A light source is disposed in the lumen of the tube. A battery is electrically connected to the light source. The tube is designed for positioning along an periphery of the mouth in a ring shaped configuration such that the proximal end of the tube is positioned adjacent the distal end of the tube. The attachment strips are designed for coupling to the compartment of the handbag.

Abstract: An improved satchel with illuminated display comprising a sack having walls which define an interior space within the sack. The sack has a display-holder permanently fixedly attached to the outside of the sack. The display-holder has a display-receiving pocket as well as a passage between the display-receiving pocket and the interior space within the sack. This permits a display to be easily taken in and out of the display-holder. Since the display-holder is accessible solely from the interior space within the sack there is a great deal of security. The sack also has a display within the display-holder and a number of electric light sources which can be flashed or turned on to illuminate the display. The satchel carries its own source of electrical current.

Abstract: The present invention provides a magnetically actuated illumination system for a purse, knapsack or fanny pack. The system works to effectively control a battery operated light with magnet and reed switch turning the light of and on. The system can also be used with an integrated circuit timer. The actuation of the switch sets up a timed on cycle. The timed cycle prevents accidental wearing down of the battery by inadvertent actuation or neglect to turn off.

Abstract: A small, lightweight, battery-powered lighting device which can be attached to the upper edge of a divider in a purse or a briefcase for use by a person needing to view and/or easily access items in the interior thereof. The device would have a substantially horseshoe-shaped elongated housing configured to hold two batteries in an end-to-end relation within an upper battery compartment having a circular cross section only minimally larger in diameter than the size of battery contemplated for use. It also would have a lower light compartment with sides that taper toward an elongated focusing lens attached across the bottom edges of the housing, two spaced-apart clips attached against the outside surface of the housing and downwardly extending toward the lens, and an on-off switch connected through the end of the battery compartment toward which the positive terminals of the batteries are directed.

Abstract: A lighting arrangement includes a three-dimensional electro-luminescent lighting element, the electro-luminescent lighting element being arranged to emit light in multiple directions without deforming the element, and including a center conductor and a coaxial outer conductor having wires that are stripped to form terminals of the lighting element, an electrical circuit connected to the terminals for supplying electrical power to the electro-luminescent lighting element at a frequency and voltage sufficient to cause the electro-luminescent lighting element to emit light, and an attachment structure for attaching the electro-luminescent lighting element to a main object in order to provide illumination for the main object over an arc angle of from 10.degree. to 360.degree..

Abstract: An improved tool tray apparatus having an interior tool storage area, an upper peripheral edge portion, and a light emitting mechanism disposed around at-least a part of the upper peripheral edge portion. The light emitting mechanism improves the lighting conditions when working in poorly lighted environments. More particulary, the improved tool tray apparatus selectively illuminates the interior tool storage area of the tool tray, and the area around the upper peripheral edge portion of the tool tray to provide for a safer work environment. The light emitted by the illuminated tool tray apparatus of the invention may be controllably switched between different colors at a controllably varied intensity.

Abstract: A toilet paper caddy, for storing, transporting, and dispensing toilet paper from standard toilet paper rolls having a continuous length of toilet paper divided into sheets that are separated by perforations, comprising a main housing having a top and a bottom, wherein a front panel is hingeably connected to the bottom. A toilet paper dispenser is located within the main housing, for dispensing toilet paper from the toilet paper roll. The dispenser has a limiting device for limiting the amount of toilet paper dispensed with each pull. A flashlight is provided within the main housing, which is usable in conjunction with the main housing, or may be detached for independent use therefrom. A radio having radio controls and a clock having a clock face are also provided and situated wherein the clock face and radio controls are usable through the front panel.

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

Abstract: A truck bed is provided including a truck having a bed with a peripheral side wall which defines an open top and upper peripheral edge. At least one light assembly is mounted on the side wall for illuminating the bed of the truck.

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 purse light system that is detachably mountable within a purse and that includes a lamp control circuit including an illumination lamp that is activated for a predetermined period of time by closing a momentary contact switch and which is not reactivateable until the momentary contact switch is released and the predetermined period of time has elapsed to prevent accidental draining of the light system battery power supply.

Abstract: A new illuminatable bag for enabling a user to locate items disposed within the bag. The inventive device includes a bag portion having a hollow interior. The bag portion has a battery chamber formed therein. A pair of lights are secured within the hollow interior of bag portion. The pair of lights have wiring extending downwardly therefrom to couple with connectors of the battery chamber. Batteries are removably positioned within the battery chamber. The batteries communicate with the connectors of the battery chamber for powering the pair of lights.

Abstract: A portable luminescent lighting system that includes a housing member and a first case half. The housing member has a top wall, a bottom wall and a pair of long side walls with a pair of lateral cross supports coupled therebetween. The top and bottom wall, each have a plurality of electrical receptacles interiorly coupled thereto for receiving a plurality of bulbs and a plurality of lamps in a parallel orientation. The bulbs and the lamps are each spaced from the pair of lateral cross supports along on complementary sides of the pair of lateral cross supports. A first reflector shield is positioned between the plurality of bulbs and the cross support within the housing member. A second reflector shield is positioned between the plurality of lamps and the cross support within the housing member. Lastly, the first case half has the housing member, with the lamps and bulbs, positioned within. The first case half has the bottom wall with a mounting plate fixedly attached to an exterior side.

Abstract: A tool box includes a base having a number of recesses for receiving tools and a cover pivotally coupled to the base and having an upper groove for receiving a light device. The cover includes a number of projections extended inward of the groove for engaging with and for retaining the light device in place. The light device is a flashlight having a control ferrule. The cover has a notch for receiving the control ferrule and for allowing the control ferrule to be operated when the flashlight is engaged in the groove of the cover.

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 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: The present invention provides for a personal alarm and light device comprising a case having a top, bottom, front, back and side surfaces. A clip is provided on the back surface of the case for releasably attaching the device to a purse or a bag. The device further includes an audible alarm provided on the front surface and a light for providing illumination on the bottom surface. The device includes first and second switches for activating the alarm and light on the top and at least one side surface and a power supply within the case to provide power to the alarm and the light.

Abstract: Generally, the invention includes a seat having a back for supporting a passenger. A flap is secured to the seat back along three sides and having an open top thus defining a pocket between the flap and the seat back. A woven fiber optic panel is secured inside the pocket to the inside surface of the flap or the seat back surface. The woven fiber optic panel is connected to a remote light source by a fiber optic cable. The woven fiber optic panel not only provides direct lighting to see down into the pocket but may also be constructed and arranged to reflect off of the seat back at the mouth of the pocket to provide low intensity indirect lighting for the passenger compartment of the vehicle.

Abstract: A storage box for storing tools and various other items includes a lower box portion and a cover hinged to the lower box portion. The storage box also includes a flashlight that is removably positioned in a recess in the cover. The flashlight and the cover of the storage box are specifically configured to allow the light beam emitted by the flashlight to be adjusted over a wide range. The cover is also provided with a handle for carrying the storage box. The handle is movable between a recessed stored position and an upright grasping position, and is specifically designed to be moved without having to move the flashlight. The storage box can also be provided with an arrangement for mounting one of a plurality of different accessory holding modules on the storage box.

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 portable illumination device for reading material in dark or underlit environments. This illumination device is operable upon the opening of its book-like folded covers and upon the tilting of the device to a pre-set angle or greater to close a circuit containing a mercury tilt switch, battery and sources of illumination. Once the device is properly positioned, the plurality of individual illumination sources are activated to illuminate the reading material placed therein. A reading bar incorporating a magnifying glass can be slid along the reading material so as to magnify or highlight such material for easier reading thereof. The tilt switch and battery power sources are preferably located along the spine of the device.

Abstract: Handle apparatus includes a housing for receiving a flashlight and a hand guard secured to the housing. A leash for walking or exercising an animal may be secured to the hand guard portion. A purse or pouch may also be secured to the hand guard portion for holding keys, change, etc. The housing is grasped by a user, and the users fingers extend into the hand guard portion. An alternate embodiment includes a leg secured to the hand guard portion to define a walking cane. Another alternate embodiment comprises a double cylinder in which the top cylinder comprises a flashlight housing and the bottom cylinder may be secured to a tubular element of a bicycle, walker, wheelchair, etc.

Abstract: An illuminated bag having an open end and a closed end, a transparent pouch associated with the closed end, and chemiluminescent wand disposed within the pouch for illumination upon activating the chemiluminescent wand.

Abstract: A lighted shoulder strap includes a hook, buckle, or slider for attaching the strap to a bag, purse, or suitcase. An EL strip is attached to the strap by, for example, stitching or glue, to allow the wearer to be more visible at nighttime, particularly by motor vehicles, without detracting from the attractiveness of the strap, and a length adjustment clip and shoulder pad are included to ensure comfort for the wearer.

Abstract: An illumination device is provided for a purse of the type having a body with side gussets, a frame with a knob closure, a carry handle, a shoulder strap attached to the side gussets by loops and an inner pocket with a slide fastener. The device comprises a housing removably attached to the purse, so as to hang within the interior of the body. A power source is on the housing. A light source on the housing is connected via an electric circuit to the power source. A component is for opening and closing the electrical circuit to turn the light source on and off. When the light source is turned on, it will supply a sufficient amount of illumination within the body of the purse to allow a person to find small objects.

Abstract: A light for illuminating an interior of a purse. The inventive device includes a housing mounting a light bulb therewithin. A reflector is positioned about the light bulb to direct light towards a diffusing lens which projects the light in a plurality of directions. The device includes a mounting assembly permitting selective removal of the device from the purse, and a digital clock for indicating the time of day.

Abstract: A plastic strap to which an underhood electrical cable for an underhood lamp is taped has one end connected to the hood adjacent its rear end and its other end connected to vehicle body structure adjacent a seal at the rear end of an engine compartment. The strap is at all times self-biased toward a circular loop position away from the seal so that the electrical cable cannot fold back on itself and be pinched between the hood and the seal when the hood is in its closed position.

Abstract: A handbag, valise, make up kit, or briefcase which is illuminated using an electroluminescent lamp 22. If the lamp operates on alternating current, the lamp 22 is powered by an inverter 26 which converts the direct current from the battery 28.

Abstract: A lighting apparatus is arranged for fixed securement to an upper barbecue grill housing in adjacency and positioned below the handle, whereupon lifting of the upper housing relative to the lower housing of a barbecue grill structure, the illumination member directs illumination onto an underlying barbecue grill grate. The housing includes a generator and in operative communication with rechargeable batteries to effect selective illumination of illumination bulbs contained within the housing.

Abstract: A lighted bicycle carrier bag comprises a bag body of flexible sheet material defining an enclosed space and suitable elements for attaching the body to a portion of a bicycle. An electroluminescent light source in the form of a strip is attached to the exterior of the body in a position such that it is visible to an observer from a multiplicity of aspects including both sides and either the rear or the front when the carrier bag is mounted on the bicycle A source of electrical power adapted to energize the light source is attached to a component of the carrier bag within the enclosed space and is connected by electrical conductors such as to form a circuit between the power source and the light source. A switch is interposed in the electrical circuit to selectively open and close the circuit.

Abstract: A flexible, decorative yard bag assembly is internally supported by a lightweight structure having a non-continuous support surface. The bag assembly may include an internal illuminating source to light the bag for display in the dark.

Abstract: A lunch box is arranged to provide for illumination during conditions of limited available light, whererin the lunch box includes an upper housing pivotally mounted to a lower housing, with the illumination chamber positioned to a top wall of the upper housing and operative through a switch positioned rearwardly of the illumination housing relative to an associated handle. An electrically transmissive hinge is mounted between the upper housing and lower housing to direct electrical communication between batteries mounted within the lower housing to the illumination chamber within the upper housing.

Abstract: A frame kit consisting of a centrally located apparatus from which a plurality of flexible wire members extend. A light bulb socket base and light bulb are attached to the centrally located apparatus. The flexible wire members may be maneuvered and configured to follow the lines of a decorative bag and when power is supplied to the apparatus, a unique lamp is created by illuminating the decorative bag.

Abstract: A lighted baggage piece includes a shell having an exterior surface and an interior liner comprising an interior surface. The interior surface includes opposed front and rear walls, with the front and rear walls defining an opening for permitting access to the interior of the baggage piece. The interior surface also includes an opposied first side wall and second side wall, and a bottom wall extending between the first and second side walls. A power source, such as a battery is provided along with a first pouch disposed on the front wall for holding the battery. A switch is operatively coupled to the battery. A second pouch is disposed on the rear wall adjacent the opening for holding the switch. The string of lights encased in generally transparent flexible, tubular, plastic shield extend along a portion of each of the first side wall, bottom wall and second side wall. A string of lights are operatively coupled to the battery and switch, and are positioned to illuminate the interior of the baggage piece.

Abstract: A handbag, valise, make up kit, or briefcase which is illuminated using an electroluminescent lamp 22. If the lamp operates on alternating current, the lamp 22 is powered by an inverter 26 which converts the direct current from the battery 28.

Abstract: A pouch detachably mountable at a receiving position within a second enclosure, the pouch comprising a resealable enclosure having mounted thereon a lighting circuit, the lighting circuit including a power source, a switch for actuating the lighting circuit, the switch being arranged for actuation from the exterior of the enclosure, and a light source, the light source being arranged to project the light away from the enclosure. The pouch is further provided with structure for detachably mounting the pouch at the receiving position.

Abstract: A light module adapted to provide light temporarily in a confined space comprises a generally oblong and relatively thin housing that retains a bulb for providing a source of light, a power source sufficient to activate the bulb, and an electrical control circuit. The circuit includes a touch sensitive sensor for closing a circuit between the bulb and the power source to turn on the bulb, and a timer for opening the circuit to automatically turn off the bulb after it has been on for a predetermined period of time. The circuit also contains elements for requiring the sensor to be touched twice within a limited time period in order to activate the bulb.

Abstract: A light assembly is used in a purse and is releasably attached to one inside surface of such purse by a hook-and-loop fastener. The light includes a switch which automatically turns on the light as soon as the purse is opened, and includes an alarm system that generates an audible signal after a pre-set time interval after the purse is opened unless the alarm is de-activated manually.

Abstract: A handbag having a liner and an outer shell. A flexible mounting member is attached to the liner between the outer shell and liner. A switch, light and battery are attached to the flexible mounting member. The switch and light extend through the flexible mounting member and liner into the interior of the handbag whereby the switch may be activated to activate the light for lighting the interior of the handbag.

Abstract: A purse light is provided and consists of a housing removably secured by hook and loop pile strips to interior surface of a purse so that a switch in an on position will activate a battery powered light bulb to illuminate the interior of the purse.

Abstract: Luminescent golf balls and a carrying case. A luminous substance having a radiant color is mixed into a soltuion of compounds used to produce golf ball covers so that when the cover has been completed, it is impregnated with the luminous substance. An octagonal carrying case has a false bottom that divides the case into an upper chamber and a lower chamber. The upper chamber is lined with a light-reflective material. A single layer of golf balls and a light source are disposed in the upper chamber of the case and a first power supply for the light source is disposed in the lower chamber. Solar panels on the lid of the case provide an alternative power supply.

Abstract: An illuminated flexible bag is provided for transporting articles by an individual. The bag is formed by joining a front and back sidewall at their edges with a bottom wall. At the top edge of the front sidewall of the bag a fastener is used to attach a handle, a protective flap and a pouch to the front sidewall. The pouch contains a power source which energizes light bulbs which are mounted adjacently to transparent portions of the front sidewall. The light from the light bulbs shines through the transparent portion of the front sidewall for safety and decorative purposes. The protective flap protects the light bulbs from the contents of the bag. The bag is especially designed for festive occasions which are celebrated in the evening or at times of the year when there are few daylight hours such as Halloween or Christmas.

Abstract: A handbag battery powered flashlight with a separate control switch that can be rapidly moved from handbag to handbag of either the rigid frame construction or the foldable fabric type. A control switch with actuating arms pressing against the sides of the handbag closing the switch contacts whenever the handbag is opened. Both the light source and the control switch having VELCRO, or similar material, for fastening to the interior surfaces of the handbag. A flexible electrical conductor connecting the light source to the control switch permits moving the light source to various locations for inspecting the external compartments of the handbag as well as illuminating the keyhole in a door or automobile ignition lock.

Abstract: A portably writing box usable primarily by children during long automobile trips. The writing surface is illuminated by three separate lamp mechanisms arranged along three different edges of the writing surface. Light rays are directed onto the writing surface from three different directions, thereby eliminating shadows that might otherwise be generated by a single light source located only long one edge of the writing surface. The writing box preferably includes a transistor radio on the lid of the box, such that the child can choose between writing on the writing surface or listening to the radio.

Abstract: A container handle designed to hold a separate flashlight so that the beam of the accessory flashlight may be aimed by the carrier to illuminate his path and surrounding area or directed against a mirrored surface and reflected into the container thereby illuminating its contents.

Abstract: A hand-held consumer device, having a flashlight for illuminating an inside of a container, the container having an inside wall. The flashlight is releasably mountable to the inside wall of the container by providing a first mounting surface attachable to the inside wall of the container and also a second mounting surface on the flashlight. The mounting surfaces each have interengaging members that are formed to become caught with each other when the two mounting surfaces are pressed against each other to thereby mount the flashlight to the inside wall of the container when the first mounting surface is attached to the inside wall of the container. The mounting surfaces are formed to be releasable from each other when pulled apart.