Abstract: A lantern is provided that comprises a case having a plurality of walls defining a case interior. The plurality of walls includes opposing front and rear walls. A lighting port is formed through the front wall and a faceplate assembly is disposed in the case interior in substantial registration with the lighting port. The faceplate assembly is disposed so that it engages a portion of the front wall surrounding the lighting port to seal the lighting port. A solid-state illuminator assembly is disposed in the case interior in substantial registration with the faceplate assembly and in contact with the faceplate assembly. A bracing arrangement is disposed intermediate the solid-state illuminator assembly and the rear wall. The bracing arrangement is in contact with the solid-state illuminator assembly and is configured to restrict rearward movement of the solid-state illuminator assembly and the faceplate assembly.

Abstract: A lamp comprises a light source (1), a battery (2) and a switch unit (3) which are electrically interconnected. The lamp's reliability, wear life and corrosion resistance are increased by the switch unit being a magnetic switch (3), which by an electrically insulating moulding material is moulded in the same unit as the light source (1) and the battery (2), and which is operated externally by a movable magnet (4).

Abstract: A miniature flashlight consists of a housing, a light emitting diode (LED), a pair of batteries, and a flexible cover and a contact clip that acts as a switch. The LED has a head portion and two contact arms. One of the contact arms is shorter than the other and is displaced at a slight angle relative to the longer contact arm. The LED is received in a seat formed in the housing with the head portion of the diode received in an aperture in the side wall of the housing. The longer contact arm is captured in a channel formed in the bottom wall. The shorter contact arm rests on a shoulder that forms part of the LED seat. A pair of coin cell batteries are received within another seat formed in housing. The lower battery sits on top of the longer contact arm captured in the channel of the bottom wall. A resilient plastic cover is assembled with the housing to maintain the diode and the batteries within the housing.

Abstract: A miniature flashlight consists of a housing, a light emitting diode (LED), a pair of batteries, and a flexible cover and a contact device that acts as both a momentary contact and a conventional switch. The LED is received in a seat formed in the housing with the head portion of the diode received in an aperture in the side wall of the housing. A longer contact arm is captured in a channel formed in the bottom wall. A shorter contact arm rests on a shoulder that forms part of the LED seat. A pair of coin cell batteries are received within another seat formed in housing. The lower battery sits on top of the longer contact arm captured in the channel of the bottom wall. A resilient plastic cover is assembled with the housing to maintain the diode and the batteries within the housing.

Abstract: An elastic flash stick with an ornamental block is assembled by a holding rod, an elastic stem, a turning switch kit and an ornamental block. The holding rod is provided with an inserting end on the top to be secured to the bottom end of the elastic stem. The elastic stem is made of elastic coil or material of elasticity. The turning switch kit is provided with a connecting base at the bottom to receive the turning pivot, a plurality of batteries are provided to the top of the turning pivot, and at least one flickering diode is provided in the top end of the turning switch kit. The at least one flickering diode as well as the top end of the turning switch kit is covered by the replaceable ornamental block so as to achieve vivid and aesthetic effects.

Abstract: A light device includes a socket disposed on one end of a flexible holder for coupling to a light member which may generate a light to light the dark working areas. A magnetically attracting member may further be used for magnetically attracting elements. A barrel is attached to the flexible holder for receiving the light member, and for receiving the magnetically attracting member. A handle is attached to the flexible holder for receiving one or more batteries for energizing the light member. Another magnetic member may be attached to the handle for magnetically attracting elements.

Abstract: A circuit for an illuminator includes LEDs (DL1, . . . , DL6) which are connected to resistors (R1, . . . , R6) respectively in series to provide six series units and twos of these series units therein are connected in parallel and moreover threes of these parallel units are connected in series in a lattice arrangement. Even when DL2 undergoes disconnection, for example, an increased amount of current flowing in DL1 can thus be restrained as much as possible and even when LEDs with variable forward voltage are connected in parallel, a difference in the flowing amount of current between the LEDs is minimized and a difference in brightness is substantially nullified. Moreover, as resistors are added to the respective units, the number of LEDs can freely be changed by directly connecting units with the omission of the LED.

Abstract: The present invention discloses a touch-sensitive flickering illuminant, which comprises a soft plastic body and an operation circuit embedded in the body. The body further comprises a plate with a conducting sheet, the plate is deployed in the center inside the body and a lower cover; the operation circuit is embedded in the holding space between the plate and the lower cover, and after the operation circuit is sealed with high frequency wave or glue, the on-off illuminant groupware is formed after an outer press plate touches the operation circuit via the conducting sheet; and the plate of the flickering illuminant can be various vignettes or enterprise identification signs, and can be widely used in business with the combination of various goods in appropriate manner.

Abstract: A push light having a housing consisting of a housing cover and housing base, an internal illuminating means, four feet members, and a snap switch connected to one of feet having a spring member to resiliently support the housing is provided. The housing may be various shapes and the housing cover may be colored and transparent or translucent to emit soft and beautiful light through the housing cover. The housing base includes four holes to accept four feet, at least one of which has a spring and a shaft. The snap switch is installed on the housing base and on the upper portion of one of feet positioned beneath the housing so that the lamp may be turned on or off when the housing cover is tapped by a user, causing the shaft hit the button of the snap switch and operate the switch.

Abstract: A toy for creating visual and audial patterns that is activated by the agitation of chemiluminescent members or colored sticks within an inflated bladder. The light is generated by the chemiluminescent sticks or the color of the sticks is visible outside the bladder. The sticks are elongated cylinders which roll along the inner walls of the inflated bladder creating unique audial perceptions and visual designs. A sealing closure is used to prevent deflation of the inflated bladder containing the members.

Abstract: Flashlight activated by external pressure on one end of its casing to energize the lamp. The flashlight includes a casing for holding a battery and the contact portion a lamp, a front cap positioned on the front of the casing to secure the lamp protruding through an aperture, and a rear cap made of resilient material. A resilient spacer is positioned within the casing, intermediate the lamp and the battery to retain these two components out of contact in the nonilluminated state. External depression of the resilient rear cap urges the battery forward and the resilient spacer compressed to allow contact between the battery and base of the lamp. Contact wire electrically connects the lamp and battery to complete a circuit. Release of the rear cap allows the resilient spacer to expand, breaking contact between the battery and lamp, to turn off the flashlight.

Abstract: A flashlight comprises a housing having, for example, a tapered portion and a hole at a forward end thereof with a flexible/bendable extension including a solid state light source extending through the hole at the forward end thereof. A switch, preferably in a tail cap, selectively connects the solid state light source and at least one battery in the housing in circuit for causing the solid state light source to produce light. The flexible extension preferably makes electrical contact with the housing and/or preferably includes an insulating cover having an end retained in the housing.

Abstract: The present invention 10 discloses a translucent, light illuminating cleansing bar 14 having an electronic lighting apparatus or container 16 embedded within an inner object 18 suspended within a cleansing bar 14. The object 18 within the cleansing bar 14 can be of a variety of items such as toys, key chains, dolls or any novelty item. The electronic illuminating container 16 consists of a motion switch 20, LED 22, battery 24 and integrated circuit 26. The motion switch 20 activates the circuit and energizes the LED 22 in a predetermined program, flashes the LED sequence until a timer turns it off when the program is complete. Each subsequent occurrence when the motion switch 20 is closed, will activate the program, powering the LED 22 in the repetitive flashing sequence.

Abstract: The invention provides a lighting apparatus comprising a hollow elastomeric body in which are encased a means for receiving electrical power such as battery terminals, and at least one light-emitting means such as an LED. One or more parts of the hollow elastomeric body are translucent, and light from the light-emitting means is transmitted through the translucent parts of the body in use to produce an attractive diffuse lighting effect. The light emitting means are actuable by means of a latch switch embedded within the hollow elastomeric body. In use a user squeezes the exterior surface to latch the switch to cause the apparatus to light, and may then safely handle the apparatus.

Abstract: A lighting device includes a spotlight and an inflatable sack detachably connected thereto and made of a material that is at least partially light-transmitting. The sack has a transparent light entrance orifice to couple to a light exit orifice of the spotlight. The light entrance orifice of the inflatable sack is defined by a transparent glass disk or a transparent foil, which along a circumferential edge is connected in an airtight manner to an edge of a corresponding orifice in the sack.

Abstract: This invention is a novelty lighting device adapted to be submersible in liquid without leakage of the liquid into the interior of the device which could damage the interior elements. The device thus generally has an outer liquid-proof case as described below. The case, if to be used in beverages, is preferably be made of food-hygiene grade plastic adapted for safety in contact with consumables. The device can be manufactured to be more or less dense than the liquid in which it is to be placed, so that the body of the device will sink or float, as the case may be.

Abstract: A miniature flashlight device includes a housing having a cavity, a pair of magnets mounted to the housing, and a light generating assembly disposed in the cavity of the housing. The light generating assembly includes a lamp, at least one battery and a spring-loaded switch connected in an electrical circuit with the lamp and battery and activatable to electrically connect and disconnect the battery with the lamp. The magnets are arranged such that when the housing is placed on a ferromagnetic surface the magnets attract the surface with sufficient force to activate the spring-loaded switch and open the circuit, turning the device off. When the magnets are disengaged from the surface, the spring brings the switch into the closed circuit position.

Abstract: A mini flashlight formed of a bottom cover shell, a top cover shell, a LED, and a battery set. The bottom cover shell has a frame for supporting the battery set and holding the negative pole lead-out leg of the LED in close contact with the negative terminal of the battery set, and a fence for supporting the positive pole lead-out leg of the LED above the positive terminal of the battery set. The top cover shell has an oval convex middle part surrounded by an endless groove with a center finger recess for pressing with the thumb to force the positive pole lead-out leg of the LED into contact with the positive terminal of the battery set.

Abstract: A flat illuminator with a flexible switching arm that connects a battery power supply to an LED illumination source. Multi-layered construction combined with conductive inks, wires or foils are used to link the battery and LED illumination source while maintaining a thin credit card-like profile.

Abstract: A miniature flashlight consists of a housing, a light emitting diode (LED), a pair of batteries, and a flexible cover and a contact device that acts as both a momentary contact and a conventional switch. The LED is received in a seat formed in the housing with the head portion of the diode received in an aperture in the side wall of the housing. A longer contact arm is captured in a channel formed in the bottom wall. A shorter contact arm rests on a shoulder that forms part of the LED seat. A pair of coin cell batteries are received within another seat formed in housing. The lower battery sits on top of the longer contact arm captured in the channel of the bottom wall. A resilient plastic cover is assembled with the housing to maintain the diode and the batteries within the housing.

Abstract: A miniature flashlight consists of a housing, a light emitting diode (LED), a pair of batteries, and a flexible cover and a contact clip that acts as a switch. The LED has a head portion and two contact arms. One of the contact arms is shorter than the other and is displaced at a slight angle relative to the longer contact arm. The LED is received in a seat formed in the housing with the head portion of the diode received in an aperture in the side wall of the housing. The longer contact arm is captured in a channel formed in the bottom wall. The shorter contact arm rests on a shoulder that forms part of the LED seat. A pair of coin cell batteries are received within another seat formed in housing. The lower battery sits on top of the longer contact arm captured in the channel of the bottom wall. A resilient plastic cover is assembled with the housing to maintain the diode and the batteries within the housing.

Abstract: A flashlight having a mechanism for preventing electrical contact members thereof from rusting comprises a battery frame including a plurality of slanted flexible bifurcation members for receiving one or more batteries, each bifurcation member having a recess proximate the electrode. In an unused position, batteries are disengaged from each other and from a bulb and a conductor coupled to bulb. While in use, by pushing a switch to hold bifurcation members upright in a secured position so.that batteries, bulb, and conductor are electrically coupled together with electrodes and a protuberance of conductor inserted through recesses, thereby forming a circuit from bulb to conductor via batteries.

Abstract: A flat illuminator, which may have a replaceable battery power supply and with a sliding inner body forming an “on” and “off” switch.

Abstract: A versatile illuminating adornment consists of at least one outer tube housed a transparent inner tube inside and a pedestal to support the outer tube and center rod. The pedestal has a light source element located therein. The outside appearance of the outer tube may be formed in various shapes desired. The center rod has the periphery embossed with bulged and dented patterns and coated with different colors. The light source element may project light on the patterns of the center rod to generate illumination of different colors on the patterns, thus forming an adornment equipped with a light source. The adornment also may be made handheld.

Abstract: A flexible liquid tight marker light that comprises a light source encapsulated by injection molding a light transmitting elastomeric polymer to form a protective casing which further includes an imbedded wiring harness electrically connected to said light source and imbedded structural members that protect the light source from excessive flexing and impacts. The wiring harness and structural members provide heat sink means for the light source. The casing is comprised of variable durometer tinted polyurethane elastomers with light diffusing pigments added. Diverging optics are molded into the casing outer surface.

Abstract: A card-shaped flashlight device includes a holder, a lamp module mounted on the holder, one or both of a flasher light module and a buzzer module mounted on the holder, and a planar battery attached to the holder for powering the lamp module, buzzer module and flasher module. Lamp, flasher and buzzer circuits which respectively include the lamp module, buzzer module and flasher module are connected to the battery in parallel with one another such that the lamp module, buzzer module and flasher module are actuatable by corresponding lamp switch, buzzer switch and flasher switch independently of one another.

Abstract: A miniature flashlight device includes a housing having a base and a cover adapted to interfit with the base so as to form therewith an outer enclosure for receiving an electric bulb and an inner enclosure within the outer enclosure for receiving a button-cell battery. The cover has a flexible portion overlying the inner enclosure and capable of being depressed by a user from an outer relaxed configuration to an inner flexed configuration in which the flexible portion of the cover is deflected toward the inner enclosure and capable of returning to the outer relaxed configuration upon release by the user.

Abstract: A flat card shaped illuminator with an on/off switch integrally formed therein. The flat card shaped light is adapted to a variety of uses and the on/off switch may be momentary or latching. One or more LEDs may be incorporated therein and the batteries may be removable.

Abstract: A flexible, plush lighting apparatus that can be bent and twisted such that at least a portion of the apparatus can be wrapped about a person's body or a support structure. The lighting apparatus includes a flexible shaft that may be twisted or otherwise manipulated into various shapes. A decorative cover resembling a plush stuffed toy animal may cover the shaft of the lighting apparatus. The flexible shaft is attached to a lighting unit common in the art having a light bulb, a reflector, a focusing lens and one or more batteries. The lighting unit is disposed within an opening formed in the decorative cover. The flexible shaft of the lighting apparatus comprises an inner, flexible core, enclosed within a resilient, soft, flexible sleeve.

Abstract: A toy for creating visual and audial patterns that is activated by the agitation of chemiluminescent members or colored sticks within an inflated bladder. The light is generated by the chemiluminescent sticks or the color of the sticks is visible outside the bladder. The sticks are elongated cylinders which roll along the inner walls of the inflated bladder creating unique audial perceptions and visual designs. A sealing closure is used to prevent deflation of the inflated bladder containing the members.

Abstract: A flashlight device includes a body structure, light generating module, holder, card and outer cover. The body structure has a cavity between upper and lower sides thereof, open at least at the upper side, and closer to a front end than to a rear end thereof. The body structure also has a channel between the upper and lower sides, extending between the cavity and front end, and open to the cavity, upper side and front end. The holder has an annular portion and spaced apart leg portions connected thereto and extending therefrom such that the annular and leg portions insert and fit within the cavity and channel of the body structure and seat therein the light actuating and generating components of the module. The card covers the upper side of the body structure and the module and holder. The cover encases the body structure, module, holder and card.

Abstract: A flashlight device includes a body structure, light generating module, holder, card and outer cover. The body structure has a cavity between upper and lower sides thereof, open at least at the upper side, and closer to a front end than to a rear end thereof. The body structure also has a channel between the upper and lower sides, extending between the cavity and front end, and open to the cavity, upper side and front end. The holder has an annular portion and spaced apart leg portions connected thereto and extending therefrom such that the annular and leg portions insert and fit within the cavity and channel of the body structure and seat therein the light actuating and generating components of the module. The card covers the upper side of the body structure and the module and holder. The cover encases the body structure, module, holder and card.

Abstract: A miniature flashlight device includes a housing having a base and a cover adapted to interfit with the base so as to form therewith an outer enclosure for receiving an electric bulb and an inner enclosure within the outer enclosure for receiving a button-cell battery. The cover has a flexible portion overlying the inner enclosure and capable of being depressed by a user from an outer relaxed configuration to an inner flexed configuration in which the flexible portion of the cover is deflected toward the inner enclosure and capable of returning to the outer relaxed configuration upon release by the user.

Abstract: The device prevents the undesired movement of a flashlight. It is fabricated from elastic material. It may be installed on many different models of flashlight. It does not interfere with the normal use or maintenance of the flashlight. It may be installed or removed without complex manipulation or the use of tools.

Abstract: Flashlight activated by external pressure on one end of its casing to energize the lamp. The flashlight includes a casing for holding a battery and the contact portion a lamp, a front cap positioned on the front of the casing to secure the lamp protruding through an aperture, and a rear cap made of resilient material. A resilient spacer is positioned within the casing, intermediate the lamp and the battery to retain these two components out of contact in the nonilluminated state. External depression of the resilient rear cap urges the battery forward and the resilient spacer compressed to allow contact between the battery and base of the lamp. Contact wire electrically connects the lamp and battery to complete a circuit. Release of the rear cap allows the resilient spacer to expand, breaking contact between the battery and lamp, to turn off the flashlight.

Abstract: A portable reading lamp having an attached conformable base is provided. The conformable base comprises a sealed bag of granular displaceable material which enables the lamp to be easily mounted on most surfaces, including the user's body, by conforming to the profile of the underlying surface. The conformable bag is arranged to receive and releaseably retain an attached lamp assembly operably embedded into the displaceable material and adjusted in such a way that the light beam produced by the lamp is acceptably stable and has a sufficiently narrow span of illumination to achieve an acceptable level of illumination while being restricted to the reading material.

Abstract: A transportable lamp 1 comprises at least one lighting device, which is received in a holding device 2 and acted upon by voltage via a feed cable. The lighting device has an at least partly transparent lamp screen. So that the lamp screen 3 can be continuously and safely opened, a holding device is designed in the form of a bar and at least partly enclosed by the lamp screen. The lamp screen is held by movable tensioning means which, during use, are moved away from the lighting device, abutting the curvature of the lamp screen. Continuous and safe opening of the lamp screen is achieved under difficult working conditions, because the lamp is extremely robust and insensitive to damage.

Abstract: A flat card shaped illuminator with an on/off switch integrally formed therein. The flat card shaped light is adapted to a variety of uses and the on/off switch may be momentary or latching. One or more LEDs may be incorporated therein and the batteries may be removable.

Abstract: A flashlight is provided having a housing and a head. A molded member including a grip and an actuator button is molded into the housing as one piece to the housing of the flashlight to seal the flashlight and prevent infiltration of water, gases and small particles. Preferably, the materials of the housing and the molded member are selected of materials that form a chemical bond. Also preferably, the housing and molded member are formed by a two-step molding operation of a two-step molding machine. The actuator may be utilized to turn the flashlight on and off, is preferably located at the rear of the flashlight, and has a limited travel distance to preclude the actuator button from turning the flashlight on under certain conditions. In addition, the head of the flashlight is movable with respect to the housing to turn the flashlight continuously on and continuously off.

Abstract: A portable light having a substantially planar upper surface. The upper surface has a width and length substantially greater than the thickness of the portable light and the battery used in the portable light has similar dimensions. The portable light may be a disposable light.

Abstract: A hand held lighting device having a luminescent body for providing a light source in the absence of light. The hand held lighting device includes a housing having an outer curved wall surface and an end wall. The housing includes an attached lamp assembly having a light bulb, a reflector member and a lens therein. The housing also includes a battery cover and an interior compartment having a battery section for receiving one or more batteries for supplying power to the lamp assembly. The hand held lighting device includes a switching device in the housing for switching the lamp assembly to battery power in order to energize the lamp assembly.

Abstract: A miniaturized flashlight which includes a top, and bottom, each of which is snap-fittingly secured to the other and joined by a further element, a flexible tubular housing. A battery bridge is provided at the bottom of the bottom portion along with upstanding battery separators to thereby physically separate two batteries while electrically putting them in partial series contact. The top is adapted to fit over and ride upon the tubular member. The top has a separate electronic bridge at its upper portion for permanently engaging one battery, and leaf spring for selectively electrically engaging the adjacent bulb base above the other battery to thereby activate the circuit to illuminate the light bulb located in the top. The battery is located at one side of the top and a holder is disposed on the top adjacent the bulb.

Abstract: A safety method and toy position a rotatable stopper in a bore where the stopper can not be gripped by human hands and create a friction fit between the stopper and bore that requires a rotational torque that can not be applied to the stopper by human hands alone when the stopper is in the bore.

Abstract: An illuminated soap bar including a soap body and an electronic circuit incorporated into the soap body. The circuit has the following: a pair of spaced-apart probes electrically exposed for contact with a conductive medium; at least one light source for emitting light visible externally of the body; and a power supply for supplying electrical current to the light source. The electronic circuit is designed to allow electrical current to flow to and illuminate the light source when the probes are in contact with a conductive medium which defines a conductive path between the probes.

Abstract: A new and improved flashlight including a cylindrical interior container having a cylindrical side wall of a first diameter terminating in a circular interior face and an open exterior face forming a chamber therein and a battery positioned within the chamber. The flashlight also includes a closure for the interior container with a central aperture for receiving a light bulb and with a parabolic reflector surrounding the light bulb and a transparent covering thereover. Also included as a component of the flashlight is an exterior container surrounding the primary container and a portion of the closure. The exterior container is flexible and of a size greater than that of the interior container. Lastly included is a quantity of particles located in the space between the interior container and the exterior container adapted to allow the exterior container.

Abstract: An inflatable translucent balloon body has a predetermined net lifting force upon inflation with a lighter than air gas. A light source is attached to the balloon upon inflation by a light transmitting tether. To keep the buoyant balloon afloat while attached to the light transmitting tether, the light transmitting tether has a net weight of less than the net lifting force of the balloon in an inflated state with lighter than air gas therein.

Abstract: A decorative/warning luminous means emitting flashes only in a vibrating state and in the night and therefore consuming only very small amount of power. The decorative/warning luminous means includes an actuating unit consisting of serially connected photo-sensor circuit, resistor, and vibration switch and capable of detecting surrounding luminance and vibrating condition. The actuating unit has two ends connected to two electrodes of a DC power source and outputs a trigger signal that is a signal of voltage value detected at a position between the photo-sensor and the resistor for actuating the decorative/warning luminous means to produce flashes. The actuating unit is always in an open state and does not consume any power in the daytime, so long as the decorative/warning luminous means is not actuated.

Abstract: A new key light for attaching to a key ring. The inventive device includes a housing with opposite first and second faces, and first and second portions. The first portion is generally rectangular and is positioned towards the proximal end of the housing. The second portion of the housing is generally triangular and is positioned towards the distal end of the housing. The second portion has a distal vertex positioned adjacent the distal end of the housing. The second portion of the housing has a bore is extended therethrough. The bore is positioned adjacent the distal vertex. A light source is provided in the interior of the housing and is located in the second portion of the housing. One of the sides of the second portion of the housing has an opening therethrough for permitting passage of light emitted from the light source through it. An actuator is provided in the interior of the housing and is located in first portion of the housing. The actuator is electrically coupled to the light source.

Abstract: A card light assembly comprising a generally flat polymeric tray having inner and outer surfaces and a pair of ends, a peripheral rim on the inner surface, an electrochemical cell-receiving recess in the inner surface, and a LED-receiving recess at one of the ends, an annular electrical separator and a disc-type electrochemical cell in the cell receiving recess, a LED in said LED-receiving recess, the LED having two leads, one of which is in abutment with the cell and the other of which is spaced from the cell by the separator. A pressure sensitive adhesive label extends over the inner surface, and over the cell, and is adhered to the housing inner surface to thereby retain the separator and cell within the assembly. At least one of the tray and label is flexibly depressible at the separator and cell for pressing the other lead against the cell to temporarily energize the LED.

Abstract: An improved module of the type having a light emitting diode and a wafer battery held in the case. The module has a case having a floor, a lighted end and an LED supporting cavity at the lighted end. An LED is supported in the case so that its lower conductor is adjacent the floor and its upper conductor is supported in a cantilevered manner from the transparent lens portion of the LED. A wafer battery having a positive and a negative terminal on each side thereof, is positioned so that one of its terminals continuously contacts the lower conductor of the LED and the upper conductor is positioned so that it is spaced from the other terminal of the wafer battery. A weight member is held above the upper terminal of the LED and the weight member has sufficient weight so that it will move the upper conductor downwardly when the weight is moving downwardly by inertia but will not have sufficient weight to move the upper conductor into contact with the wafer battery when the module is at rest.