Abstract: A lighting unit including a hollow hemispherical body, a hemispherical holder, and a sphere. A center of a bottom half of the hollow hemispherical body contains the hemispherical holder which is configured to hold the sphere. The sphere includes a light source, a translucent portion, and an opaque portion. The light source is disposed inside of the sphere, and the sphere is configured to rotate within the hemispherical holder so as to vary a position of light emitted by the light source through the translucent portion.

Abstract: A light fixture mount including a base, a housing, a sled, and a latch rotatably coupled to the housing. The base defines an opening extending through the base. The housing is positioned on the base and defines a compartment, wherein an access opening is provided in the housing for access to the compartment. The sled is configured to be positioned at least partially within the compartment and includes a sled base configured to support a component for a light engine and a faceplate configured to cover the access opening of the housing. The latch is configured to rotate between a locked configuration and an unlocked configuration, wherein the latch engages and secures the sled to the housing.

Abstract: A system is disclosed, in accordance with one or more embodiments of the present disclosure. In one embodiment, the system includes a plurality of image capture devices, a controller communicatively coupled to the plurality of image capture devices, wherein the controller includes one or more processors configured to receive a plurality of reference images including one or more source objects, identify the one or more source objects, determine one or more gestures indicative of one or more control signals of the one or more source objects, determine the one or more control signals; and provide the one or more control signals.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides a light fixture which comprises a compartment configured to house at least one light source and a lens movably arranged relative to the light source. The light fixture further comprises a deformable membrane having a tubular shape extending from a first end to a second end and forming an inner cavity. The first end of the membrane is attached to the lens. The second end of the membrane is attached to a sidewall of the compartment. The sidewall is extending circumferentially around the lens.

Abstract: A sound and illumination device including a sound-making portion, an illumination portion, and an attachment portion for mounting on a bicycle. The sound-making portion including a lever, a spring, a striking portion, and a metal portion, wherein the metal portion covers the lever, the spring, and the striking portion. The lever may include a magnet. The illumination portion including a cover portion, an electrical circuit, a switch, a light emitting source and a power source. Actuation of the lever of the sound-making portion results in the activation of the light emitting source of the illumination portion resulting in the concurrent emission of light and sound.

Abstract: Various different embodiments of headbands are disclosed, each having a light apparatus and, in particular, a removable light apparatus that is rechargeable through a USB connection. The embodiments each has a grommet that accommodates the passing of a portion of the light apparatus therethrough for frictional fit therewith such that the light apparatus is retained in place by the frictional fit with the grommet and light is projected by the light apparatus outwardly from the grommet when the light apparatus is turned on. The embodiments of the headband differ in the structure of the body and the relationship of the grommet to the body. A preferred embodiment is formed from a cotton elastane blend and includes a pocket from within which the light apparatus is partially received by the grommet. The pocket is formed by overlapping end portions of two interior fabric panels forming the interior surface of the headband.

Abstract: A life jacket includes a main body defining a neck opening, a left arm opening and a right arm opening. The life jacket further includes at least one strip of reflective material; at least one lighting element electrically coupled to a power source; and at least two illuminating regions arranged on the main body. For each of the at least two illuminating regions, the at least one strip of reflective material forms a perimeter thereof and surrounds at least one of the at least one lighting element. The at least one of the at least one lighting element is configured to emit light rays to illuminate the respective area surrounded by the at least one strip of reflective material.

Abstract: A backlight module and a display device, including a back panel, a first middle frame, and a film layer. The film layer includes a first side, a second side, a third side, a fourth side. Hanging holes are at edges of the film layer. Hanging elements corresponding to hanging holes are on the back panel. The hanging element is connected to the film layer via hanging hole. Among hanging holes and hanging elements on the first side, from the third side to the fourth side, first gaps between sidewalls of hanging elements away from the fourth side and sidewalls of hanging holes away from the fourth side increase; among hanging hole and hanging element on the third side, from the first side to the second side, a first gap between sidewall of hanging element away from the second side and sidewall of hanging hole away from the second side increases.

Abstract: Devices, systems and methods wherein sequential signals are emitted from a plurality of signaling modules positioned in an array which demarcates a route or boundaries to be followed by a pedestrian or vehicle.

Abstract: A flying robot (10) with projector, including a movable end (100) and a fixed end (200). A distributed working mode is used on the movable end (100) and the fixed end (200). The movable end (100) includes a top (110), a main body (120) and a bottom (130). The top (110) includes a lift system (112) and one or more proximity sensors (114); the main body (120) is a sealed hollow spherical body or spheroid body made of a film material capable of being used as a rear projection screen, and is filled with a gas of which the density is less than that of the air. The bottom (130) includes one or more rear projectors (131), a wireless communication module (132), a microcontroller (133), a battery (134), a direction and steering controlling device (135), a camera device (136), a sound capturing and reproduction device (137), a height sensor (138) and other sensors, etc. The fixed end (200) includes a wireless communication module (220), a control apparatus (240), a charging port (260), and other data interfaces, etc.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides a lamp. The lamp includes a lamp holder including a first shell and a light source module, where the first shell includes a first inner chamber and a through hole which is in communication with the first inner chamber, and the light source module is movably disposed in the first inner chamber, and at least part of the light source module extends out of the first inner chamber or retracts into the first chamber through the through hole. The lamp further includes a support column and a lamp base, where the first shell is supported on the lamp base through the support column.

Abstract: A downhill snow ski sound system comprises a speaker coupled to a binding of a snowboard or ski. An orifice is located at a perimeter of the binding and a strap is coupled to and extends from the orifice. The speaker is releasably coupled to the binding by the strap. The speaker is positioned adjacent the binding with less than an inch between the speaker and the binding. The speaker is also positioned directly on and contacting the ski-board.

Abstract: A quick disconnect system for an accessory electrically coupled to a component of an amusement attraction includes a multi-part electrical enclosure including a first side, a second side opposite the first side, a first opening on the first side, and a relief pass through. The multi-part electrical enclosure is configured to: have a first electrical cable coupled to the accessory pass into the multi-part electrical enclosure via the first opening and have a second electrical cable pass into the second side of the multi-part electrical enclosure to enable the first and second cables to be coupled together within the multi-part electrical enclosure. The relief pass through is configured to provide strain relief to both the first electrical cable and the second electrical cable and to prevent disconnection of the accessory from the multi-part electrical enclosure.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides a lighting device for use with inflatable products, such as balloons. Specifically, the lighting device may be configured to utilize external audio to produce a pattern of light corresponding with the external audio. The lighting device is able to couple to a balloon to light up the interior of the balloon without the significant loss of gas or other inflating fluid from the balloon.

Abstract: A head wearable device includes a headband, a housing attached to the headband, a luminaire, a duct system connecting the luminaire to the housing, a ball joint movably connecting the duct system to the luminaire, and an air moving device, which is adjacent to an exhaust of the housing and is configured to induce an air flow through an inlet in the luminaire through the ball joint, through the duct system, and out of the exhaust of the housing attached to the headband.

Abstract: The present patent discloses a multifunctional lamp, which comprises a base, a luminous body detachably connected with the base, and a supporting device and a protective cover respectively matched and connected with the base; the base is provided with a socket and a plug; a latch member is arranged between the base and the protective cover; through the latch member, the base and the protective cover can be quickly disassembled and assembled. The lamp of the present patent integrates the functions of a working lamp and a linear lamp, and has various functions; the connection between the base and the protective cover adopts a cylindrical latch structure, it is easy to disassemble and assemble, and is easy to operate.

Abstract: Provided herein are wearable laser devices that provide an intuitive visual indication of a fixed radius around the wearer. Some embodiments include optical detectors that detect when two or more persons are in proximity with one another. The wearable laser devices may be used in a variety of applications, including, but not limited to, infection control, sports and entertainment.

Abstract: A flashlight assembly includes a light assembly with a light source and a heat sink, a power source, an electromechanical switch assembly for coupling the light source with the power source, and a metallic housing having first and second bodies coupled together to define an interior volume and including a power source compartment. The light assembly is disposed in the interior volume and compressed between the first and second bodies to secure it to the metallic housing.

Abstract: The present patent discloses a multifunctional lamp, which comprises a base, a luminous body detachably connected with the base, and a supporting device and a protective cover respectively matched and connected with the base; the base is provided with a socket and a plug; a latch member is arranged between the base and the protective cover; through the latch member, the base and the protective cover can be quickly disassembled and assembled. The lamp of the present patent integrates the functions of a working lamp and a linear lamp, and has various functions; the connection between the base and the protective cover adopts a cylindrical latch structure, it is easy to disassemble and assemble, and is easy to operate.

Abstract: An housing for use with a light fixture is described with a housing body and a mounting hook. The housing body can have an upper surface and a hook mounting hub exposed on the upper surface. The mounting hook can be rotatably coupled to the hook mounting hub and adapted to rotate between a stowed position where the hook lies substantially flush or proximate with the upper surface of the housing body and an upraised position where the hook extends upwardly from the upper surface of the housing body.

Abstract: An electrical user comprising: —a recessed frame (2); —a cover (3) of said frame comprising an electrical device (31); —an electric power/data transmission socket (4) applied to said frame (2), the socket (4) being concealed. The cover (3) is movable at least between an open configuration and a closed configuration; in said closed configuration a housing (30) is identified between the socket (4) and the cover (3); in said closed configuration said housing (30) is suitable for housing an electric plug connected to the socket (4).

Abstract: Technologies relating to an autonomous vehicle are described. The autonomous vehicle is configured to determine that a person is attempting to hail the autonomous vehicle through use of a passenger identifier. The autonomous vehicle identifies a passenger account associated with the passenger identifier being presented by the person, and responsive to identifying the passenger account, determines whether the autonomous vehicle should pick up the person.

Abstract: A built-in illumination apparatus according to the present technology includes a light fixture unit and a light source unit. The light fixture unit includes an outer contour portion to be built in a wall portion including a ceiling, and a first fitting portion. The light source unit includes a light source section, an additional functional section, and a second fitting portion, the light source section emitting light for illumination, the additional functional section having an additional function other than the illumination, the second fitting portion detachably fitting with the first fitting portion, the light source unit being disposed in the outer contour portion by the fitting.

Abstract: A luminaire comprising a circuit board having at least one LED illuminant arranged on the circuit board, wherein the circuit board is arranged in a luminaire housing with a translucent housing section. The circuit board includes a switching device for switching the at least one LED illuminant on and off with at least one reed switch, wherein the reed switch is arranged on the circuit board between at least one power connection and the at least one LED illuminant and is magnetically switchable for disconnecting or connecting a central power supply for the at least one LED illuminant.

Abstract: A built-in illumination apparatus according to the present technology includes a light fixture unit and a light source unit. The light fixture unit includes an outer contour portion to be built in a wall portion including a ceiling, and a first fitting portion. The light source unit includes a light source section, an additional functional section, and a second fitting portion, the light source section emitting light for illumination, the additional functional section having an additional function other than the illumination, the second fitting portion detachably fitting with the first fitting portion, the light source unit being disposed in the outer contour portion by the fitting.

Abstract: A weight system for supporting a free-standing object comprising a weight material assembly and a container assembly. The container assembly comprises a panel assembly defining an interior chamber, an access opening, and an access flap and a closure system operable in an open configuration in which the access flap may be displaced between closed and open positions and a closed configuration in which the access flap is secured in the closed position. The interior chamber is sized and dimensioned to accommodate predetermined dimensions of the weight material assembly. The access opening is sized and dimensioned to allow the weight material assembly to be displaced through the access opening and into the interior chamber. The weight material assembly is arranged within the interior chamber with the panel assembly configured in the closed position and the closure system operated in the closed configuration.

Abstract: A multifunctional lamp, which comprises a base, a luminous body detachably connected with the base, and a supporting device and a protective cover respectively matched and connected with the base; the base is provided with a socket and a plug; a latch member is arranged between the base and the protective cover; through the latch member, the base and the protective cover can be quickly disassembled and assembled. The lamp integrates the functions of a working lamp and a linear lamp, and has various functions; the connection between the base and the protective cover adopts a cylindrical latch structure, it is easy to disassemble and assemble, and is easy to operate.

Abstract: Various embodiments of electric lighting devices and, in particular, electric candles are described. The devices can include a flame element onto which light can be projected from a light source. Preferably, the light is projected within a focal area on the flame element. The housing of the devices can include projections that help maintain a vertical position of a circuit board within the housing.

Abstract: It is well known that light attracts fish at night, and that any artificial fishing light attractor is preferably submersible to avoid significant amounts of light being reflected off the surface of the water. Single-use glow sticks are known to be used as submersible fishing light attractors; however, these cannot be turned off, can be used only once, and are often of relatively low intensity. The present invention provides a powered light source with an intensity higher than conventional glow sticks that may be attached to fishing lines. To achieve this, the light source is configured such that, when the light source is placed at depth, external water pressure acts to increase sealing against ingress of water.

Abstract: Disclosed are various embodiments for a lighting device that can include be removably attached to a head guard to form a headlamp system, or other dock. The lighting device includes a battery, a light emitting element, and a lighting device body comprising an inner sleeve and an outer sleeve. The outer sleeve is adapted to slide relative to the inner sleeve along the light device body to toggle the lighting device between (a) an area light mode of operation where light of the light emitting element emits from sides of the lighting device body, and (b) a flashlight mode of operation where light of the light emitting element emits only from a front of the lighting device.

Abstract: The invention concerns a torch (10) which has a rechargeable electric battery (18), at least one LED (30), an energy receiver device (16) for receiving energy from a charging station (24), circuitry for charging the battery from the energy receiver device, circuitry for supplying electric current from the battery to the LED to drive the LED, and a user-operable switching device (14) for controlling the supply of current from the battery to the LED. In accordance with the invention, the battery, the LED, the circuitry for charging the battery, the circuitry for supplying electric current from the battery to the LED and the switching device are all embedded in a unitary body of polymer material, the LED being arranged to emit light through the polymer material.

Abstract: There is provided a hand held flashlight having different intensity and direction of projected light controlled by switches which function independently or pently.

Abstract: Light assemblies comprise a housing having a chamber, one or more light emitting elements connected with the housing, a transparent cover, and one or more reflectors positioned adjacent the light emitting element. The one or more light emitting elements are interposed between the transparent cover and the one or more reflectors, and the one or more light emitting elements and one or more reflectors operate to provide a multi-directional field of illumination that is 180 degrees or more, e.g., between about 180 to 270 degrees. The transparent cover may have a convex outer surface to facilitate light transmission in side oriented directions. The light assembly may include switches or controls for on/off and/or dimming functions. An example light assembly comprises three light emitting elements in the form of LEDs, and includes three reflectors, wherein the LEDs and reflectors are configured to produce the desired field of illumination.

Abstract: A portable light bulb system includes a bulb that is removably coupled to a mounting bracket affixed to a support surface. The bulb includes an internal battery power supply and a LED light engine. A base of the bulb has a diameter sized to prevent the base from being inadvertently inserted into a conventional 110 volt electrical light bulb socket. The system also includes a wireless module communication device configured to wirelessly communicate with the bulb. In a first use position, operation of the bulb provides illumination to a region proximate the mounting bracket affixed to the support surface. An operator can disconnect the bulb from the bracket and bring the bulb to a second use position where operation of the bulb provides illumination to the second region. The operator can then return the bulb to the bracket at the first use position, or bring the bulb to yet another location for illumination.

Abstract: Various embodiments of flame elements and candle housings are disclosed for use in an electric lighting device or candle to help produce a realistic flickering flame effect. The flame element and/or housing can be configured to eliminate noise that occurs when the flame element contacts a wall of the housing.

Abstract: Various components for artificial candles and other lighting devices are described that can be used to create a realistic flame effect in the devices. The devices include a flame element that extends upwardly from a housing. A light source can be disposed with respect to the flame element such that the flame element is illuminated. A variety of drive mechanisms could be disposed within the body of the device that can cause movement of the flame element with respect to the housing. The flame element can be coupled to a housing or mounting bracket of the device using various components to suspend the flame element within the housing.

Abstract: A gun barrel cleaning light for illuminating the inside of a gun barrel during cleaning includes a cylindrical light housing and at least one strap configured to wrap around a gun body to secure the light housing to a gun with either a first end or a second end oriented towards a barrel of the gun. A plurality of batteries is coupled within the light housing. A proximal end of a flex tube is coupled to a light aperture of the first end. The flex tube is configured to extend into a barrel or an ejection port of the gun. An LED light is coupled to the distal end of the flex tube and is in operational communication with the plurality of batteries and a power switch to illuminate the inside of the gun.

Abstract: A method for manufacturing a rotationally adjustable lamp (1) is disclosed. The method comprises: molding a shell (6) having a guiding slot (7a); providing a base (2) configured to receive the shell (6) and connect to a lamp socket; inserting the shell (6) into the base (2) so as to enclose the guiding slot (7a) by the base (2); and forming in the base (2), when the shell (6) is inserted into the base (2), a notch (5) protruding into the guiding slot (7a), the notch (5) being movable along the guiding slot (7a) so as to allow for the shell (6) to be rotated relative to the base (2).

Abstract: A multi-parametric vital signs monitoring device configured for use as an ambulatory and a bedside monitor wherein the device can be patient-wearable and is battery powered. The monitoring device can be used with a charging cradle to provide power to the device in lieu of the battery as a power source for bedside applications, in which the cradle further serves as an intermediary device to enable a data link with a PC or other peripheral device. The monitoring device can include a wireless radio to enable bi-directional transfer of patient-related data to a separate remote station.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a flat lighting device (1) comprising a carrier (2) including a thermally conductive layer (7), at least one solid state light source (3) arranged on a front side of the carrier (2), and an electrically insulating cover member (5a, 5b) in thermal contact with said front side and a back side opposite said front side. The cover member (5a, 5b) is adapted to transfer heat from said carrier (2) out of the lighting device. The cover member (5a, 5b) comprises an optical structure (4) arranged on the carrier (2) in front of the at least one light source (3) and adapted to direct the light emitted by the at least one solid state light source (3).

Abstract: A combined flashlight and lantern can have a light powered by a metal-air fuel cell that runs, or is activated, by water or an electrolyte such as salt water. The combined flashlight and lantern has both flashlight and lantern configurations. In the flashlight configuration, a head with a distal concave reflector is disposed towards a handle with the light in an aperture of the distal concave reflector to direct light axially. The distal concave reflector is opaque to resist light from emitting laterally therefrom. In the lantern configuration, the head with a distal convex reflector is disposed away from the handle and opposing a proximal convex reflector to direct light radially.

Abstract: A LED fixture is provided, the lamp comprising a LED board having a thermally conductive periphery, the LED board comprising at least one LED operable to emit light when energized through an electrical path from a base; and a heat sink assembly thermally coupled to the thermally conductive periphery.

Abstract: A light emitting diode (LED) lamp includes a lamp housing formed of a pair of housing members connected to each other in a horizontal direction. A printed circuit board (PCB) is detachably connected to an inside of the lamp housing, and includes at least one LED mounted to one surface of the PCB. A power supply unit (PSU) is electrically connected with the PCB in the lamp housing to supply power to the PCB.

Abstract: A nonlinear optical assembly of an alert light has two nonlinear optical halves obtained by symmetrically dividing the nonlinear optical assembly along an optical reference plane wherein each optical half has a base, which takes a nonlinear and curved form with one side thereof corresponding to the optical reference plane and having a junction surface, a light entrance portion and a light exit portion are on two opposite sides of the optical reference plane, and the two optical halves are assembled to form the nonlinear optical assembly with the junction surfaces therebetween. Given the light exit portions of the optical halves, each light entrance portion corresponds to multiple bulged portions for the nonlinear optical assembly to provide uniform lighting effect. The nonlinear optical assembly reduces molding and manufacturing requirements.

Abstract: A submersible shrimp light includes a central main body section having a plurality of elongated arms extending outward therefrom. Each of the elongated arms includes a lighting unit along a distal end for illuminating an area approximately 360 degrees about the central body. Bends in the arms orient the lighting units at various angles, and weights are positioned within the device along the bottom surface.

Abstract: An integral LED light fixture for installation in an incandescent light bulb socket includes a housing with a forwardly-extending portion and peripheral outer walls defining a recess, a rearwardly-extending socket base to be screwed into an incandescent light bulb socket, electrical components including a printed circuit board having a set of LEDs, and a lens for covering the printed circuit board and being attached to the housing. The integral LED light fixture cover can also be installed in a junction box. An AC version is also provided which lacks the driver component and the driver cover.

Abstract: A flexible shield/diffuser attachment for a portable light, the light comprising a light emitting end emitting light generally along an axis is shown. The attachment comprises an elongated hollow body fabricated from a pliable material and having a shape memory. A first end of said hollow body is secured to the light emitting end coaxial with the axis.

Abstract: A flashlight having a locking mechanism for securing a head skirt to a head assembly is disclosed. A circuit for temporarily remember the mode of operation of the flashlight is also disclosed.

Abstract: A flexible photoluminescent shield/diffuser attachment for a portable light, the light comprising a light emitting end emitting light generally along an axis is shown. The attachment comprises an elongated hollow body fabricated from a pliable translucent photoluminescent material and having a shape memory. A first end of said hollow body is able to be secured to the light emitting end of the light coaxial with the axis.

Abstract: A lighted nock assembly is disclosed for use with an archery projectile. A portion of an insert fits within, and is shouldered against, the tail end of the projectile shaft. The insert includes a recess terminating in a floor portion, and a face to bear against the nock shoulder. An LED/battery assembly fits within the recess of the insert abutting the floor portion. A nock fits over the LED/battery assembly and into the recess of the insert. Ready-to-fire, the LED/battery assembly comprises an activation gap between the LED lamp and the body of the battery assembly. A gap, greater than or equal to the activation gap, is left between the shoulder of the nock and the face of the insert. When fired, the bow string drives an internal surface of the nock into the front end of the LED/battery assembly and illuminates the LED lamp.