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

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 cap fits within the tail end of the projectile shaft. The cap comprises a shoulder to bear against the projectile shaft, a recess terminating in a floor portion, and a face to bear against the shoulder of a nock. An LED/battery assembly fits within the recess of the cap abutting the floor portion. A nock fits over the LED/battery assembly and into the recess of the cap. 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 cap. 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.

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.

Abstract: An LED work lamp comprises a hook, a cap, a lamp hood, a lamp plate, a transparent hood, a battery chamber, a battery, and a handle. The hook and the cap are disposed closely at one end of the lamp hood. One end of the hook is located in the cap. The lamp plate is located inside the lamp hood. The transparent hood is located at the upper part of the lamp hood. The battery is located at the other end of the lamp hood. The battery chamber is located below the lamp hood. The handle is disposed around the outer surface of the battery chamber. The present invention has the advantages of the simplicity and convenience in changing the transparent hood and fast heat dissipation.

Abstract: A light guard that includes a planar base plate having a center hole sized to permit the passage of a light socket and opposing side slots disposed substantially 180 degrees apart from one another, the base plate having an outer circumference sized substantially the same as the outer dimension of a selected electrical outlet box. The base plate also includes a keyhole slot proximate said outer circumference of the base plate and a transverse slot proximate the outer circumference of the base plate, each of the slots sized to accommodate screws for securing and mounting the base plate onto an outlet box or a plaster ring mounted on the outlet box. Spokes of substantially equal length extend from the base plate, and at least two rings connect the spokes to form a light bulb cage with an open bottom end, thereby providing free access to an installed light bulb.

Abstract: A flashlight has a casing having a front end, a light source axially secured in the housing inward of the front end, and a two-part connecting sleeve forward of the light source and having a rear part secured in the housing and a front part. Interengaging formations couple the parts together for only limited axial movement relative to each other, but lock them rotationally and prevent axial separation beyond a predetermined limit. A lens is mounted in the front part. A head sleeve secured to the front part extends axially rearward over the front end of the casing so that relative axial movement of the front and rear parts axially shifts the lens relative to the source.

Abstract: A lamp stand with faux flame is provided, including a lamp base, a support frame, a flame holder, a flame flake, a light-emitting body and a power supply, wherein power supply disposed inside lamp base; support frame fixedly standing upon lamp base; flame holder fixedly connected to top of support frame and having a vertical via hole; flame flake penetrating via hole and protruding beyond top of flame holder; light-emitting body fixed to flame holder and emitting light towards the direction of flame flake. The light-emitting body is electrically connected to power supply. The lamp stand further includes a motor, an actuator and a pusher. The motor is fixed to lamp base and electrically connected to power supply. The actuator is connected to output of motor. The pusher is disposed on top of actuator. The present invention can replace conventional candle to achieve visual effect of flickering flame.

Abstract: The structure of base for decorative aquatic ball mainly contains a shell, a hollow transparent shell made of plastic material; a decorative layer, a laser paper film with a pattern, the laser paper film covering the inner wall of the shell; and a decorative aquatic ball, a light-transmittable three-dimensional shape, disposed on top of the shell, and sealing in a fluid with slightly higher viscosity. As such, the decorative layer enables the base carrying the aquatic ball to create rich and layered visual effects.

Abstract: A lamp stand with faux flame is provided, including a lamp base, support frame, flame holder, flame flake, light-emitting body, power supply, driving device, impact arm and driving circuit; wherein power supply disposed inside lamp base; support frame standing upon lamp base; flame holder connected to support frame and having a vertical via hole; flame flake penetrating via hole and protruding beyond top of flame holder; light-emitting body fixed to flame holder and emitting light towards direction of flame flake; light-emitting body connected to power supply; driving device fixed to lamp base; one end of impact arm connected to driving device output. The driving circuit and power supply are connected and drive output end of the driving device to suck in or bounce out to generate a propulsion, making impact arm to hit flame flake. The present invention can replace conventional candle to achieve visual effect of flickering flame.

Abstract: The present invention provides an anti-opening structure of a lighting device. A recess area preset at a lower portion under an external thread section formed at a lighting source main body is disposed with a restraining member. A hole preset at a lower end of an internal thread section, formed inside of a cap, combines with a nut to allow a screw to be screwed out through the nut outwards the cap. The screw is formed with a projecting circular portion. The cap screwing into the end of the lighting device main body is configured with the anti-opening structure. The screw is screwed into the restraining member by inserting an end of a tool into the screw protruding out of an outside of the cap. The screw is unable to screw in when the projecting circular portion abuts against the restraining member to provide the cap with the anti-opening structure.

Abstract: A collapsible lantern includes a base, an inner telescopic portion, an outer telescopic portion and a switch. The inner telescopic portion is movable relative to the base between a first, collapsed position and a second, raised position. The inner telescopic portion includes a light source and a power source. The outer telescopic portion includes a cap and is movable relative to the inner telescopic portion and the base between a first, collapsed position where the light source is covered by the cap and a second, raised position where the cap is spaced above the light source. Moreover, the outer telescopic portion is movable together with the inner telescopic portion, relative to the base, from the second position to a third, uppermost position. The switch is electrically connected between the light source and the power source and arranged to be off until the outer telescopic portion reaches the third position.

Abstract: A portable light includes an elongated housing having a longitudinal axis, a light source positioned within the elongated housing, and an attachment member movably coupled to the elongated housing to hang the portable light from a support structure. The attachment member is movable to a first position, in which the attachment member generally extends from the elongated housing in a direction parallel to the longitudinal axis, and to a second position, in which the attachment member generally extends from the elongated housing in a direction perpendicular to the longitudinal axis.

Abstract: A lighting device may be provided that includes: a heat sink having an optical transmittance; a light source module including a substrate disposed on the heat sink and a light emitting device disposed on the substrate; and a cover which is disposed on the light source module and outwardly emits a part of light from the light source module. The cover has an inner surface which reflects a part of light from the light emitting device. The heat sink receives the light from the inner surface of the cover and outwardly emits a part of the received light.

Abstract: A multipolar cell power supply device and a flashlight using the same are provided. The multipolar cell power supply device includes a shell, an electric core inside the hollow part of the shell, a positive pole power distribution unit and a negative pole power distribution unit arranged on the two ends of the shell and respectively corresponding to the positive pole and the negative pole of the electric core, a conductive sheet group for electrically connecting the positive pole power distribution unit to the negative pole power distribution unit, and a controller which is on the end of the shell and electrically connected with the positive pole power distribution unit. The flashlight includes a tube body, the multipolar cell power supply device, a tube head provided with an illuminant and an back end cover provided with a soft cap cover which is corresponding to a signal switch of the controller.

Abstract: A collapsible lantern includes a lantern housing, an illumination unit and a collapsible arrangement. The latter includes a tubular lens body and a light controlling cap assembly. The tubular lens body is movably extended from the front side of the lantern housing to move between a collapsed position and a lantern position. The light controlling cap assembly has a light window and includes a light shelter, in such a manner that when the tubular lens body is at the collapsed position, the tubular lens body is moved into the lantern housing while the light shelter is driven to open the light window for allowing illumination to reach an exterior of the lantern housing. When the tubular lens body is at the lantern position, the tubular lens body is moved out of the lantern housing while the light shelter is driven to close the light window.

Abstract: The pendant device contains the following components. A base member contains a power element having at least a battery to provide electricity to the pendant device. A lighting member is configured on top of and electrically connected to the power element of the base member. A hollow, transparent, and spherical shell member is made of a plastic material and is joined to the base member. The shell member has a bottom opening and a graphical pattern formed by laser engraving on the shell member's circumferential wall. The lighting member is mainly housed inside the shell member. A cap member is configured on top of the shell member. The cap member has a hanging element which is a ring-shaped spring. The hanging element allows the pendant device to be conveniently hung from all places. The hook element can be used to hang objects such as a Christmas stocking.

Abstract: An outdoor camping lamp, which comprises a handle, a top cover, a shade, a lamp socket assembly and a plurality of batteries, the lamp socket assembly includes a lamp socket, a housing, a battery installing bracket and a bottom support, the upper end of the lamp socket is connected with the lower end of the shade, the lower end of the lamp socket is connected with the upper end of the housing, the upper end of the battery installing bracket is connected to the lower end surface of the lamp socket, and the lower end of the battery installing bracket is connected to the upper end surface of the bottom support; both the battery installing bracket and the bottom support are arranged in the housing. With this structure, it is more convenient for replacing the batteries, and parts loss can be avoided, thereby ensuring normal working.

Abstract: The ornamental device contains the following components. A base member has a power element to provide electricity to the ornamental device. A lighting member on top of the base member electrically connected to the power element. A hollow, transparent, and spherical shell member made of a plastic material has a top through hole, a bottom opening, and a graphical pattern formed by laser engraving on a circumferential wall. The lighting member is housed inside the shell member which in turn is joined to the base member. A shade member is configured on the through hole of the shell member. By the light radiated from the lighting member through the shell member, the graphical pattern provides enriched and elevated visual and illumination effects.

Abstract: In an illustrative embodiment, a decorative holographic ornament has a body of generally clear or translucent hard plastic or similar material, of a size suitable for use as a tree ornament or the like. Molded holographic film is applied to the inside surface of the ornament, so that it is protected by the plastic body. An inner wire spool or core is supported in the center of the ornament, and LED wire is wrapped through or around the core. When the LED lights on the LED wire are illuminated, holographic images of the LEDs are generated and visible from the outside of the ornament with a pleasing “three-dimensional” aesthetic effect.

Abstract: A portable light or other device having a safety lock may comprise: a body having an opening; a cover for engaging and covering the opening of the body; and a lock mechanism including a lock member for engaging the body and the cover for preventing removal of the cover from the body unless the lock mechanism is released by a tool, wherein the lock member is retained on the body or on the cover when the lock mechanism is engaged and when the lock mechanism is released. The cover may be a light head or a light source.

Abstract: A lamp shield (1) for coupling to an illuminating device (2) includes a housing (21) and a light source (22) disposed in the housing (21). The lamp shield (1) includes a top wall (11) having a reflecting surface (114) for facing the light source (22), and a surrounding wall (12) connected to the top wall (11). The surrounding wall (12) has a light transmissive portion (121), and an engaging portion (122) respectively proximate to and distal from the top wall (11). The engaging portion (122) has at least one slit (14) extending from a bottom edge (17) thereof toward the light transmissive portion (121), and is for engaging the housing (21). The light transmissive portion (121) includes a plurality of connecting ribs (123) interconnecting the top wall (11) and the engaging portion (121), and a plurality of light-passage holes (124) alternating with the connecting ribs (123).

Abstract: A modular lighting device includes a base and a lamp head unit. The base includes a base body and a first connecting module disposed at a top end of the base body and having a first connecting portion and a first conductive portion. The lamp head unit includes a bottom seat, a lamp body disposed on the bottom seat, and a lamp shell connected to the bottom seat. The bottom seat includes a second connecting module disposed at a bottom end thereof and having a second connecting portion connected removably to the first connecting portion, and a second conductive portion electrically connected to the first conductive portion. The lamp shell has a maximum width disposed at a position adjacent to a bottom end thereof and smaller than or equal to that of the bottom seat.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method and an arrangement for visual indication of an electrical quantity, being one or several of power, current and/or voltage through a conductor. The arrangement comprises a substantially wire shaped illuminator and a controller which controls at least one illumination characteristic of said illuminator with respect to said electrical feature.