Abstract: A portable device for hands free illumination includes a battery pack and a lamp assembly coupled to the battery pack to receive power. The lamp assembly includes a housing defining an opening extending along at least a portion of two sides and defining an enclosure, a light source within the enclosure and coupled to the battery pack to receive power, and a transparent cover sized to fit over the opening to seal the enclosure and to permit light to pass through in at least two directions.

Abstract: A penetrating illuminator for vein observation, including a case, a lens and a light hole in the upper case, a circuit board in the case, a power source and an LED lamp. The case includes an upper part and a lower part; the rims of the upper case and lower case are in the shape of a circular arc while the top of the upper case is made into the shape of an arc protruding from the center. The lower case is rear-connected to a handle at an obtuse angle. Configured as a child's hand, it is especially suitable for use on children. Simply place the hand, with palm down, over the illuminator emitting penetrating light. A fixing stand is provided, including a base plate and a rod in the center of the base plate, wherein a groove is provided to accept the handle.

Abstract: Provided is a power generating lamp capable of effectively use electrical energy of lighting to generate high electromotive force. A solar panel (11) which receives light emitted from a rear surface of a lamp tube (14) with a linear or annular shape and generates electromotive force is formed in an arc shape in a cross-sectional view and has a length that is equal to or less than the total length of the lamp tube in the longitudinal direction or the total length thereof in the circumferential direction and is equal to or greater than the total length of a low-temperature region of the lamp tube in the longitudinal direction or the total length thereof in the circumferential direction and a width that is equal to or greater than one-fourth of the length of the outer circumference of the cross-section of the lamp tube and equal to or less than half the length of the outer circumference.

Abstract: A portable lighting device is disclosed. The device has a translucent housing which contains a light-emitting element, a battery, and a motion-responsive switch. When the light-emitting element is activated, light is emitted in all directions, through the translucent housing. The portable lighting device can be used in a hand-held container, such as a purse, a briefcase, or a backpack.

Abstract: Various lighting devices and related methods are provided. In one example, a portable lighting device includes a light source, lighting control circuitry, first and second power terminals adapted to receive a battery power source, first and second electrical connections between the lighting control circuitry and the first and second power terminals, a third electrical connection between the second power terminal and the lighting control circuitry, and a switch adapted to selectively connect and disconnect the third electrical connection. The lighting control circuitry is adapted to operate the light source in response to a signal received over the third electrical connection in response to the switch. The first and second electrical connections are adapted to provide constant power to the lighting control circuitry while the battery power source is connected to the first and second power terminals regardless of operation of the switch.

Abstract: An electroluminescent light assembly (56, 58) and assembly method for providing an object (e.g. a garment) with safety lighting. An electroluminescent light source (10) is fabricated as a laminated structure insertable into a protective sheath (40, 51) formed on or secured to the object.

Abstract: A system and method for generating artificial light for interior or exterior illumination are provided to illuminate interior and exterior underground, underwater, ground level, and above ground structures and spaces by employing various combinations of solar photovoltaic-generated power and conventional power to directly power LED or other light sources to provide interior or exterior illumination of a desired optimal intensity. One embodiment of this system provides a virtual skylight that illuminates interior structures and spaces with the benefits of illumination provided by a conventional skylight but without the disadvantages. A direct connection between a solar photovoltaic cell and the LED or other light-producing source eliminates complex and costly circuitry in both interior and exterior applications. The system is configured to provide, alternatively, solar PV power and/or conventional power as required to maintain artificial illumination at a desired optimum threshold intensify.

Abstract: An LED lamp includes a lamp shell, a lamp holder comprising a power module received in the lamp shell, an LED module received in the lamp shell and electrically connected to the power module, and a heat sink mounted on the LED module. The heat sink includes a fin set having a plurality of fins stacked together. The fin set thermally connects the LED module and the power module. The fin set defines a central chamber to receive the power module therein.

Abstract: The present invention provides an optical semiconductor-based lighting apparatus. The lighting apparatus includes a housing, a light emitting module disposed on an open region at one side of the housing, and a heat sink unit placed within the housing to absorb and discharge heat from the light emitting module. The light emitting module includes a heat sink base on which a semiconductor optical device is mounted. The heat sink unit includes at least one main heat pipe having one side adjoining the heat sink base and a heat sink block adjoining the other side of the main heat pipe to cooperate with the main heat pipe.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a portable lighting apparatus. The portable lighting apparatus includes a main body, one or more color filters, and an input jack and an output jack. The main body includes a light source. The color filters are provided so as to be moved to the light emission region of the light source. The input and output jacks are connected to a charging unit, which is provided in the main body.

Abstract: A decorative lighting device that provides a solar powered light insert module that is adaptable to a wide variety of tubular decorative lightshades. More specifically, the solar powered lighting insert of the present invention provides a solar powered lighting fixture having one or more light emitting diodes, which flicker so as to emulate the light of a candle flame. The housing is designed so as to be slideably coupled with a. wide variety of decorative votive candle lightshades.

Abstract: LED lamp has LEDs aimed rearwards with either a concave mirror to the rear of each LED, or one concave mirror to the rear of two or more LEDs, collecting the light from the LEDs to form a forward projecting beam. LEDs may be high power types that require heatsinking. LED lamp may have a lens forward of each LED to collimate the radiation produced by the LEDs into a beam, where at least one lens has at least one aspheric curved surface. LED lamp may have a transparent reflective optic to collimate the radiation produced by each LED into a beam. For an inspection lamp, the LEDs typically have a peak wavelength of 395 to 415 nanometers for seeing the area being irradiated but not so visible as to overwhelm fluorescence of fluorescent materials to be detected. Other wavelengths may be used.

Abstract: A rechargeable flashlight is also provided. The flashlight includes a housing having a battery compartment and a light source adjacent a first end of the housing. A rechargeable lithium-ion battery provides power for the flashlight. A controller circuit serially connected with the battery is operable to control the flow of electricity to and from the battery. Specifically, the controller circuit is operable to disconnect the lithium-ion battery cell from the light source in response to the charge in the lithium-ion battery depleting below a pre-determined lower threshold. The control circuit is further operable to disconnect the lithium-ion battery cell from electrical connection with the first charging contact when the lithium-ion battery is connected with a battery charger and the charge in the lithium-ion battery reaches a pre-determined upper threshold.

Abstract: A portable and collapsible, green screen device for videographers and photographers. The green screen has manually assembled and disassembled frame members on which are placed colored panels or colored fabric. The frame members may be bendable tubes, and press-fit together. The panels cover all frame members with a selected keying color. The screen defines a three-dimensional cavity having a rear zone, right and left zones, floor, and ceiling of the space enclosed by the colored panels or fabric. Lighting modules and microphones may be rendered in the keying color and may be mounted on the frame. Lighting modules may incorporate a speaker in addition to illumination elements, and may contain or anchor speakers which may be rendered in the keying color.

Abstract: A light-emitting module includes a module substrate, semiconductor light-emitting elements and a connection substrate. On one face of the module substrate, a conductive layer is formed. The semiconductor light-emitting elements and the connection substrate are mounted on the conductive layer of the module substrate. Electric wires, which extend from a lighting circuit, are connected to the connection substrate. Power is supplied to the semiconductor light-emitting elements through the connection substrate and the conductive layer of the module substrate.

Abstract: It is disclosed an apparatus for electric candles, which includes electric power supply, connectable light emitters, flame sensors respectively proximate to the light emitters, and means for connecting a light emitter to the electric power supply in accordance with the sensed flames. The flame sensor may activate an electric switch connecting the power supply to the respective light emitter. The apparatus may include a control unit for receiving a flame detection signal, connecting a respective light emitter to the power supply, receiving control commands from an user interface, storing control commands, and turning off a light emitter in accordance with stored control commands. The user kindles fire on a flame carrier, bringing the flame to a flame sensor, the flame sensor detects the flame, and causes connecting to a power supply.

Abstract: A combination headlamp and flashlight assembly includes a headlamp base; a headlamp head including a light source; a battery case, and a battery. The combination headlamp and flashlight assembly is changeable between a headlamp configuration and a handheld flashlight configuration. In the headlamp configuration, the headlamp head is mechanically and electrically coupled to the headlamp base to form a headlamp, the battery case carries the battery, and the battery case is electrically coupled to the headlamp base for powering the light source with the battery to provide illumination. In the handheld flashlight configuration, the headlamp head is mechanically and electrically coupled to the battery to form a handheld flashlight where the battery forms a handle and body of the handheld flashlight and powers the light source to provide illumination.

Abstract: A light source apparatus includes at least a light-emitting module. The light-emitting module includes a hollow rod-shaped base and a plurality of LED chips. The hollow rod-shaped base has an outer surface and an inner surface opposite to the outer surface, in which the inner surface surrounds a space. The LED chips are disposed in flip chip bonding way on the outer surface of the hollow rod-shaped base, in which the LED chips are disposed surrounding the space.

Abstract: An illuminating magnifying lens capable of focusing its light on objects in accordance with the present invention comprises a frame connected to a handle, and in a part of the handle jointing to the frame is defined an assembling groove in which being assembled a lamp, a battery and a light guiding member. When the magnifying lens is used to magnify the object, the projecting light of the lamp is restricted by the light guiding member and can only be emitted out from the open end of the guiding hole, plus there is projecting angle between the guiding hole and the lens element, therefore, the light of the lamp will be directed toward the object without projecting onto the lens element, thus preventing dazzling reflection.

Abstract: A personal light apparatus, the apparatus comprising: a resting base having a flat portion and a battery compartment for receiving a battery; a light having a flexible tube, the flexible tube attached to the resting base; a switch in electrical communication with the battery and the light, wherein the switch turns on and off the light; and at least one attachment means for removably attaching a time keeping apparatus to the flat portion.

Abstract: A light emitting diode (LED) lighting assembly (200) includes an LED lighting source (223) and a heat sink assembly (209) that is configured between a power source and the LED light source (223) that works as an electrical conductor for the LED light source (223) and for removing heat generated by the LED light source (223).

Abstract: An LED explosion-proof light comprises a front casing, a light source stand disposed at a center of a space enclosed by the front casing, and cooling plates disposed between the front casing and the light source stand; the cooling plates are in railing shape; a power supply is electrically connected with light emitting components in the light source stand. The light emitting components comprise: an LED chip integrally packaged on a front side of a metal base panel; back of the metal base panel is securely attached to a light source backing panel, and their contact surface is applied with high-performance cooling cream. Lens components are disposed at a front side of the LED chip.

Abstract: A hybrid torch having a liquid fuel reservoir, a flame bowl, a wick that moves fuel from the reservoir to the flame bowl for combustion, and a cap that selectively covers the flame bowl and provides at least one light emitting diode (LED) for illuminating an area under the cap.

Abstract: A multipurpose lighting device comprising a flashlight end, a lantern end including a barrel through which light may pass, and a module mounted between the flashlight end and lantern end. The module includes a first light source configured to direct light out the flashlight end, and a second light source configured to direct light out the lantern end. The second light source is disposed on an opposite end of the module from the first light source. The module further includes a power source configured to energize the first light source and second light source, wherein the second light source is oppositely disposed on the module from the first light source.

Abstract: A light collecting system flows light through a light receiving end of an optical fiber to a light emitting fixture. The light emitting fixture includes a collected lighting system, which includes a light emitting end of the optical fiber. The light emitting fixture includes a power storage system, which receives power in response to a first portion of the light flowing through the light emitting end of the optical fiber. The light emitting fixture includes a solid-state lighting system, which is powered by the power storage system. A second portion of the light flowing through the light emitting end of the optical fiber provides illumination.

Abstract: A light system comprising a wheel having an outer surface and a center hole, the wheel is attachable to a stroller by sliding the center hole onto an axle of the stroller; a plurality of light components embedded in the wheel, the light components are positioned all along the outer surface of the wheel, the light components are operatively connected to a battery disposed in or on the wheel; and a control switch operatively connected to the light components, the control switch can move between an on position to turn on the light components and an off position to turn off the light components, wherein the control switch is biased in the off position and can be moved to the on position via centrifugal force, the centrifugal force being obtained by spinning of the wheel.

Abstract: A container includes a container body and an image presentation arrangement. The container body includes a solid base and a surrounding wall, wherein the solid base has a refraction face at a bottom face of the solid base and a viewing face at an outer surrounding face of the solid base to define a refraction angle between the refraction face and the viewing face. The image presentation arrangement includes one or more characters integrally formed at the refraction face of the solid base, wherein the virtual images of the characters are projected on the viewing surface by means of refraction for enhancing a decorative aesthetic appearance of the container body.

Abstract: A hand-held spotlight Includes a handle pivotally connected to the housing, wherein the handle may be locked in multiple positions along an approximately 180-degree arc parallel to the direction of the beam of illumination.

Abstract: A solar powered light emitting device includes a solar cell battery, a plurality of organic light emitting diode (OLED) elements and a plurality of light guides. The OLED elements and the light guides are arranged on a light incident surface of the solar cell battery in which each of the light guides are arranged between every two neighboring OLED elements for guiding lights into the solar cell battery.

Abstract: A battery-powered remote control for radiating wireless signals to control a controlled device has a night light that glows whereby it is visible in a darkened room and the battery lasts at least about three years. It also includes a wireless transmitter, a controller, a battery and a control element. The control element generates a signal when activated to cause the controller to operate the wireless transmitter to transmit a wireless signal to control the controlled device. The night light comprises a light emitting diode and a light pipe having a textured front surface. A power supply circuit for the LED provides an LED current from the battery. The LED has a normal operating current range and the LED current is several orders of magnitude below the normal operating current range.

Abstract: A detachable LED lighting lamp includes a light source having a light source body and a light head integrally connected with the light source body; a lamp holder having a light source stand and a power supply socket disposed at a bottom end of the light source stand; and a power supply having a power source body, a plug fixedly connected with an upper end of the power source body, and an electrical wire connected with a bottom end of the power source body. The power supply further has a drive power supply disposed therein. The light head matches with the light source stand in shape, the power supply socket matches with the plug in shape.

Abstract: A light assembly is provided. The light assembly has a housing having a first end segment carrying an activation mechanism, a second end segment, and a light emitting segment connecting the first and second end segments. A light source is provided in communication with an activation device and arranged to illuminate the light emitting segment. An attachment assembly is arranged for attachment of the light assembly to a carrying device. The attachment assembly is formed by a first receptor and a second receptor, the first and second receptors adapted to receive an attachment device. The attachment assembly may also be formed by a first magnet arranged to attract to the carrying device and a second magnet arranged to attract to the carrying device.

Abstract: Provided is an illumination device including a light source, a power supply to supply power to the light source, a housing including one side formed to be open, and including the light source and the power supply in the housing, at least one diffusion cover, disposed on the open side of the housing, through which light from the light source passes, and a power cover, disposed on the open side of the housing, to cover one side of the power supply. The illumination device may minimize a number of components or tools used for installing the illumination device. The illumination device may be readily installed by changing a structure and components included in the illumination device may be readily changed and repaired.

Abstract: A replaceable solar bulb assembly generates electrical energy that includes a photo voltaic cell for converting solar energy into electrical energy. A housing includes at least one reflector for focusing the solar energy on the photo voltaic cell. A connector removably and mechanically connects the housing to a solar receiver array and electrically connects the photo voltaic cell to the solar receiver array.

Abstract: The present disclosure is directed to illuminated devices attached to vehicles. More specifically, an illuminated device may be attached to a vehicle in the form of an illuminated logo or emblem. The illumination of the device may be controlled for color, state, and/or intensity in response to vehicle signals received by the device. In addition, the illuminated device may use switching circuitry to interface with a vehicle's electrical power and/or signals.

Abstract: A light emitting diode (LED) light assembly apparatus includes a housing, a lens stack, and a power supply assembly. The lens stack comprises an LED array of a plurality of LED light sources and a lens positioned in the housing with respect to the LED array to diffuse and focus light transmitted from the plurality of LED light sources and, thereby, provide a light beam out from the housing, the lens being operable to diffuse the transmitted light before focusing the transmitted light. The power supply assembly is operable to supply power to the lens stack and, thereby, power the plurality of LED sources. A method for making the beam of light is also provided.

Abstract: A method for making a flashlight housing comprises providing a blank of an electrically conductive material, impact extruding the blank of electrically conductive material to form an elongated hollow member that has an internal cavity open at a first end and that has a reduced inner diameter portion proximate a second end thereof, and coating the elongated hollow member with a coating material. The flashlight housing may have a tail cap, and may have O-rings for sealing at the rearward end of the tail cap, at the forward end of the housing, and at the interface between the housing and the tail cap.

Abstract: A portable light or device may comprise: a light source or operative element; a switch for controlling energization of the light source or operative element; and a housing supporting the light or operative element and the switch. The housing has a compartment having a relatively larger transverse dimension in one region for receiving a battery having a corresponding larger transverse dimension and has a relatively smaller transverse dimension at least at one end thereof for receiving a battery having a corresponding smaller transverse dimension. At least one electrical contact in the compartment is movable for making electrical connection to batteries having a relatively shorter length and a relatively longer length.

Abstract: An electronic circuit and/or method that determines a type and/or size of a battery in a light and controls operation of a light source may comprise: a circuit measuring the voltage of the battery; and a processor for determining the measured battery voltage. The processor may compare the measured battery voltage and a predetermined voltage and set an operating condition of the light source based upon the difference between the measured battery voltage and the predetermined voltage. The processor may apply a predetermined load to the battery for a predetermined time and measure battery voltage during the predetermined time; and determine the difference between the measured voltage of the battery and the measured battery voltage during the predetermined time.

Abstract: A lighting apparatus includes a case, a power source unit, and a light emitting unit. The case has a side portion provided around a first axis parallel to a direction from the power source unit toward the light emitting unit. The side portion has a first portion and a second portion disposed around a central axis parallel to the first axis. The first portion has a long distance to the central axis. The second portion has a short distance to the central axis. An end portion of an inner surface of the second portion is configured to have at least one selected from a portion perpendicular to the central axis and a portion has a recessed configuration with respect to the central axis when the inner surface is cut by a cross-section perpendicular to the central axis.

Abstract: A solar lamp includes a solar panel, a reserve power unit, a luminescence module and a transmission module. The solar panel connecting the reserve power unit transforms solar energy into electric energy, and stores electric energy into the reserve power unit. The luminescence module connecting the reserve power unit receives electric energy outputting from the reserve power unit. The transmission module comprises a port, wherein one end of the port connects the reserve power unit, and the other one end of the port electrically connects an electronic product. Therefore, the solar lamp would supply electric energy into the electronic product by the transmission module, or the electronic product would supply electric energy into the solar lamp by the transmission module.

Abstract: The present invention is related to the field of portable lighting apparatuses and methods, in particular, apparatuses that are useful for illuminating in the dark, such as at night or in dark spaces; as well as for athletic and physical activities for which illumination is useful. In certain embodiments, the present invention is directed to an illuminating device that is portable and motion activated. Such a device may be useful for pet applications such as collars and leashes, or for human applications such as charms for illuminating in low visibility conditions including sports and law enforcement situations.

Abstract: A signaling buoy and method suitable for emitting a light signal over long distances in marine environments. The buoy includes a watertight enclosure having a compartment, an aperture at an upper end of the enclosure for emitting a laser light beam therethrough, a laser light source disposed within the enclosure for generating the light beam, and a battery within the enclosure for powering the light source. Electrical contacts are disposed on an exterior of the enclosure and are adapted to complete an electrical circuit when an electrical short exists therebetween to conduct electrical power from the battery to the laser light source. The buoy is configured to float upright in water with the electrical contacts submersed in the water.

Abstract: A portable illuminated device including a resilient plastic hanger and a battery powered LED light source. The plastic hanger allows the device to be placed over the exterior portion of a door lock handle to serve as a visual aid for emergency responders, such as paramedics, responding to a 911 call, to more easily locate the residence that is in need of emergency assistance. And, to allow hanging the device from the supporting member of a vehicle rear view mirror, allowing a person to easily locate their vehicle in a large, dark or unfamiliar parked location.

Abstract: The present invention includes an LED lighting fixture containing: a housing insert electronically communicating with the light fixture; and one or more LED modules electronically communicating with the housing insert upon receipt of direct current power from the housing insert. One or more LED modules are removably seated within the housing insert for ready replacement of the LED modules while conserving unnecessary waste by preserving the continued use of the housing insert.

Abstract: According to embodiments of the present invention, a flameless candle includes a slide member including a protrusion and a nose. The flameless candle also includes a base including a radial aperture in a horizontal plane. The radial aperture is configured to receive the protrusion and permit a movement of the slide member in a corresponding radial direction. The slide member has an ON position when the protrusion is located at an inwards position along the radial direction. The slide member also has an OFF position when the protrusion is located at an outwards position along the radial direction. The flameless candle also includes a battery contact including a rotatable portion and a mechanical contact portion. In an embodiment, the rotatable portion is configured to rotate in a vertical plane.

Abstract: Patient monitoring systems can include a docking station and a display unit. The display unit can be coupled with the docking station or decoupled from the docking station. Some display units can include one or more actuators that aid in decoupling the display unit from the docking station that can be actuated while the display unit is being gripped.

Abstract: A light apparatus with a hybrid power supply device and method utilizing the same are disclosed. The light apparatus includes an LED module, a solar module, an auxiliary power module, a voltage level detection circuit, a first switch unit, and a second switch unit. When a voltage of a solar electric power generated by the solar module is greater than a predetermined value, the voltage level detection circuit provides an electrical connection between the solar module and the LED module for enabling a transmission of the solar electric power to the LED module. When the voltage of the solar electric power is smaller than the predetermined value, the voltage level detection circuit provides an electrical connection between the auxiliary power module and the LED module for enabling a transmission of an auxiliary electric power generated by the auxiliary power module to the LED module.

Abstract: A portable light may comprise: a light body having a light source module disposable in an external opening having a given cross-sectional shape and size for receiving the light source module therein. The light source module may comprise: a light source, a reflector and a heat sink thermally coupled to the light source.

Abstract: A low profile lighting apparatus is characterized by a battery housing, a rail-engaging plate connected to the housing by a pair of arms, and a recessed activating push-button located between the arms and adjacent the rail-engaging plate. A flexible resilient tab, also recessed between the arms, secures the apparatus to a rail. A lock-out switch is built into a plug for closing an end of the housing. The plug has three discrete rotational positions, one for attachment, a second for activation of an illumination source, and a third for preventing accidental activation of the illumination source by requiring simultaneous axial pressure and rotation. Instead of the plug, a hinged door having a sliding latch part can be utilized. The sliding latch part includes a pair of resilient legs that cooperate with surfaces inside the door to urge the latch part toward a latching condition.