Abstract: A new Roller Blade Wheel Lighting System for increasing the visibility of the user when roller blading in darkness, without requiring an external power source. The inventive device includes a transparent cylindrical plastic rim rotatably secured to a conventional blade support member of a roller blade, an illuminating means positioned within the transparent cylindrical plastic rim, and a hard rubber rim secured around the transparent cylindrical plastic rim juxtaposed to the blading surface.

Abstract: A light device includes a sensor secured to the fork of a bicycle and an inducing block secured to the wheel for moving pass the sensor so as to actuate the sensor. A housing is securing to the bicycle for receiving a microprocessor which is coupled to the sensor. A displayer is coupled to the microprocessor for displaying a speed of the bicycle. Two light bulbs of different wattages are coupled to the microprocessor so as to be energized when the inducing block moves pass the sensor. A switch is coupled to the microprocessor for controlling the lighting modes.

Abstract: A pedal for a bicycle including a body portion formed with a plurality of recesses on a circumference thereof, the body portion being formed with an opening at a central portion thereof, a plurality of light-emitting diodes fitted in respective recesses of the body portion, an axle fitted in the opening, a pair of solenoids installed in the body portion and located at opposite sides of the opening, and a pair of permanent magnets mounted on opposite sides of the axle and disposed between the two solenoids, whereby the pedal will emit light when the bicycle is propelled by the pedal.

Abstract: An apparatus for illuminating rotating wheels on vehicles includes a stepper motor mounted on the rotating wheel, a counterweight mounted on the shaft of the stepper motor, and a plastic tube mounted on the wheel for rotation therewith containing a plurality of light emitting diodes interconnected with a wire attached to the stepper motor. Rotation of the wheel causes the stepper motor body to turn relative to the counterweighted shaft thereby producing electrical pulses sufficient to illuminate the light emitting diodes.

Abstract: A generator for a bicycle light system includes a plurality of stators secured adjacent to both sides of a bicycle wheel and a plurality of rotors provided on the bicycle wheel between the stator for generating an electric current to the battery thereby providing a power source to a lamp of the light system.

Abstract: The disclosure herein describes a lighting device which is adapted for use with a wheel bicycle and which includes a magnet mounted to one of the wheels and a housing mounted to the bicycle frame. A solenoid inside the housing has a winding and a core closely mounted to the wheel. A lamp is electrically connected to the solenoid winding so that light is emitted as a result of the magnet passing by the solenoid core as the bicycle wheel rotates. The electrical system includes storage elements which accumulate an excess of electrical energy during wheel rotation to thereby allow light to be emitted after the bicycle has come to a stationary position and until the excess has been used up.

Abstract: The improved light generating and emitting roller skate wheel assembly of the present invention includes a wheel axle assembly carried by and beneath the roller skate blade. Such wheel axle assembly includes wheel bearings which are disposed thereon. A wheel hub is mounted on the wheel axle assembly and supported by the wheel bearings for rotational movement relative thereto. A tire, preferably made of a clear polymer is disposed about the wheel hub assembly. The roller skate wheel carries a light emitting mechanism, such as a light emitting diode, for emitting visible light preferably through the clear, polyurethane elastomer tires, as used in certain preferred embodiments. The roller skate wheel carries an electrical light generator which is electrically connected to the light emitting diode or other light emitting mechanism for providing electric energy and for generating light therefrom. The details of these structures are described in greater detail hereinbelow.

Abstract: A flashlight, which includes a traction-driven power generating device and a battery connected in parallel to the lamp through a switch, wherein the traction-driven power generating device includes a driving wheel turned by a traction cable, a spiral spring, which turns the driving wheel reversely to take up the traction cable after each traction, an one-way rotary member meshed with the driving wheel, an induction coil, and a flywheel coupled to the one-way rotary member by a clutch means and driven by the one-way rotary member to turn a magnet relative to the induction coil, causing the induction coil to produce electricity.

Abstract: A trailerable engine housing 10 for a heat and noise emitting engine 68 is provided, formed of an open topped container having pyramidally shaped end walls 22, 24, side walls 14, 16, and a base plate 42. The open topped container is divided into two separate enclosures by an enclosure baffle 58. A pair of vent panel 28, 30, are held in angled spaced relationship to the pyramidal side edges of the end walls to form an air induction vent hole open to one enclosure and a hot air exhaust hole open to the other. Inducted air is transferred from one enclosure to the other through an enclosure baffle vent hole. Sonic energy may not pass through either the induction air or the hot air exhaust vent holes without first being reflected off a surface within the engine housing.

Abstract: A roller skating shoe with a light emitting device includes an elongate inverted U-shaped plate fixed under a skating shoe, a plurality of rollers combined rotatably with the elongate inverted U-shaped plate by means of two locating plates and bearings and rod shafts passing through the inverted U-shaped plate, the locating plates, and the rollers to be tightly screwed with anti-loose nuts. Coils are electrically connected with light emitters fixed on both sides of each roller. Magnets are fixed on the two locating plates producing magnetism to cross each coil to allow the coil to produce electricity to light up each emitter when the rollers are rotated by a skater.

Abstract: A light producing ornament is provided for a vehicle which consists of a housing with a structure for mounting the housing to the vehicle. A generator is carried within the housing, while a rotatable shaft extends from the generator. A lamp assembly is mounted on a forward end of the housing, for emitting illumination and is electrically connected to the generator. A plurality of fan blades are on secured shaft at a rearward end of the housing, for turning the rotatable shaft when the vehicle is traveling forward, so that the generator can supply electrical energy to the illumination emitting lamp assembly.

Abstract: A pneumatic lighting apparatus for use with a pneumatically driven tool includes a pneumatic motor driven by compressed air, and an electrical generator that is driven by the mechanical output of the motor for generating an electrical current. A lamp is provided in a circuit with the generator for emitting light adapted to be directed onto an area in which the tool is being used. A conduit is provided which is connected between the outlet of the motor and an inlet of the tool in order to deliver compressed air from the apparatus to the tool. In order to permit control of the lighting apparatus independent of operation of the tool, a control valve is provided for controlling the flow of compressed air through the motor, and an exhaust valve controls the flow of compressed air between the conduit and an exhaust.

Abstract: The gear transmission generator device includes a generator member having a rotatable gear member mounted thereon, a chassis for moving the generator from a first position to a second position, and a tire having a continuous track of teeth provided on a side wall of the tire. The generator member is mounted on a bicycle frame adjacent a tire of the bicycle. The rotatable gear is provided with a plurality of teeth adapted to mate with the teeth on the tire sidewall. The generator member is movable from a first position where the teeth of the gear member do not engage the teeth on the tire, to a second position when the teeth of the gear member mate with and are in contiguous contact with the teeth on the tire.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a removably-mountable integral lighting system having an elongate battery housing which includes a first lighting assembly mounted to its forward end, and a second lighting assembly mounted to its rear end. Each end of the housing includes means for engaging a structural member. The length of the housing can be axially adjusted to allow removable mounting of the system between the structural members of a vehicle and to accommodate mounting spaces of different sizes. The elongate housing includes at least two sections which are axially movable with respect to one another and are spring biased to allow compression of the spring when one end of the housing is moved toward the other for producing a force of securement when the housing is positioned in a space between two structural members which space is smaller than the overall length of the housing in an uncompressed state.

Abstract: A floating fountain device for a swimming pool includes a fountainhead to create a water fountain and a lamp and generator to illuminate the fountain, the generator being sealed in an envelope and driven by a water turbine through a magnetic coupling.

Abstract: Lighting device for a vehicle moving without an engine and on wheels, such as bicycle and tricycle, comprising two lights supplied from a generator (1) comprising a stator and a rotor drivable by a vehicle wheel through projecting members (34) cooperating with the spokes (34) from said wheel, said generator (1) comprising at least sixteen heteropolar poles (27) distributed over 360.degree. facing an induction winding formed by a single coil (26) also extending over 360.degree., said poles (27) and coil (26) being movably mounted relative to one another, and the stator being so fastened to a vehicle fork (23) that the generator (1) be co-axial with the axis (21) of that wheel driving the rotor.

Abstract: Present invention relates to a lighting apparatus mounted on vehicle wheels for the purpose of not only enhancing the esthetic feature of vehicles but also achieving better traffic safety among vehicles in night operation through illumination of wheel lights. The apparatus comprises a light unit fixed on a wheel member and a miniature magnetogenerator characterized by its rotor being coaxial with the wheel to produce power by rotation following the rotation of wheels.

Abstract: A self-contained lighting assembly capable of being secured to the wheel of a heavy duty truck is formed by having a housing with lights mounted on the housing and a generator mounted within the housing for providing power to the lights from the truck is in motion.

Abstract: A flashlight which can be operated directly either by a rechargeable batt or by a hand-cranked alternator. The alternator can also simultaneously operate the light and recharge the battery, or only recharge the battery. The alternator is integrally attached to a harmonic drive system which allows the alternator rotor to be driven at high speeds.

Abstract: This invention relates to an improved method of causing light to be emitted from a roller skate wheel. The light is produced with energy obtained from the motion of the wheel. This invention uses a permanent magnet and an electrically conducting coil, wound around a magnetically permeable core, to produce electrical energy. The energy is used to produce an electric current through a light emitting diode, which results in light being emitted from the body of the wheel when the wheel rotates.

Abstract: A water-powered light for decorative or utilitarian purposes has a stator assembly mounted on the forward end of a fixed shaft within the housing. The shaft is cantilever supported at one end of the housing and projects forwardly therefrom. A rotor assembly is journaled on an intermediate portion of the shaft. The rotor assembly is axially separated from, but in close proximity to, the stator assembly on the end of the fixed shaft; and the rotor assembly carries permanent magnet means for cooperation with a coil in the stator assembly. A lamp assembly is mounted on the stator assembly forwardly thereof, and a lens cap is mounted on the housing forwardly of the lamp assembly. Water under pressure enters into the housing and passes through canals in a stationary disc member to impinge on an impeller nested within the disc member, the impeller being part of the rotor assembly.

Abstract: A power supply and transmission system for a bicycle of the type having a frame and a crank housing for a crank-and-pedal and from said crank housing a projecting fork carrying the drive wheel over the drive hub at the other end thereof, and in which the power transmission system comprises a drive shaft which at both ends is connected to angle gears at the crank housing and the drive hub and in which the drive shaft is enclosed in one of the fork tubes, and the power supply is directly connected to the power transmission system at the drive wheel hub. Preferably the crank housing is formed with a several stage gear. The drive wheel hub is formed as a free wheel hub which when pedaling the bicycle forwardly provides a power transmission between the drive shaft and the outer sleeve of the hub.

Abstract: A hydroelectric illumination source powered by a small alternator designed to provide underwater illumination or in-stream illumination such as for a shower head, fountain, or swimming pool. The water pressure from a direct line or recirculation pump is used to drive a small armature that produces an alternating current which illuminates a bulb operatively connected thereto.

Abstract: A bracket mount fits directly over one end of a rectangular housing 17a of a portable engine-driven electric generator 15a and supports a flood lamp 10a powered by generator 15a. A bracket includes a frame 20a extending around and fitted to a generally rectangular end of generator housing 17a. Lamp head 10a has a supporting knuckle 50 with a mounting arm 52 fixed in a socket 60 in an upper region of bracket 20a so that lamp head 10a can pivot on a horizontal axis through knuckle 50 relative to mounting arm 52 and bracket 20a. Lamp head 10a can be folded under socket 60 so that the front face of the lamp is close against bracket 20a and the end of generator housing 17a for protective storage, and lamp head 10a can be pivoted to upwardly aimed positions accommodated by the downward slope of socket 60. Socket 60 and mounting arm 52 are hollow and provide a conduit for electric conductors leading from generator 15a to lamp head 10a.

Abstract: A manually operated light source powered by one or more piezoelectric crystals, with supporting apparatus including hammer and anvil means to apply high impact pressure of 7,000 psi and more to the crystal so that a high impulse voltage of very short duration is produced, with means to transmit the voltage to gas filled discharge tube to produce light. The hammer and anvil may be driven by gravity or by mechanical means.

Abstract: A bracket mount fits directly over one end of a rectangular housing 17 of a portable engine-driven electric generator 15 and supports a flood lamp 10 powered by generator 15. A bracket 20 includes a frame extending around the end of generator housing 17 and projections 21 that reach back to mounting locations where bracket 20 is screwed to generator 15. A gooseneck 30 secured to an upper region of bracket 20 curves downward and outward in a gooseneck shape and terminates in a knuckle that supports lamp head 10 for vertical pivotal movement. Lamp head 10 can be folded under gooseneck 30 so that the front face of the lamp is close against bracket 20 and the end of generator housing 17 for protective storage, and lamp head 10 can be pivoted to upwardly aimed positions accommodated by the curvature of the upper side of gooseneck 30. Gooseneck 30 is hollow and provides a conduit 40 for electric conductors leading from the generator to the lamp head.

Abstract: A free standing outdoor telephone booth is provided with a photo voltaic (PV) array, one or more rechargeable storage batteries and electrical control circuit which includes a temperature compensated control for limiting the supply of electrical energy from the PV array to the rechargeable battery to avoid over charging the battery, an ambient light (solar insolation) sensing circuit for controlling the electrical lamp load, to turn the lamp ON during dark ambient and OFF during light ambient conditions. In addition, the total discharge limit of the storage battery is controlled to a safe operating limit and a means is disclosed to power a fluorescent lamp at energy conserving intensities with energy derived from the rechargeable storage battery. The lamp control circuitry is preferably constituted by a high frequency power inverter with regulated output power to energize a low wattage fluorescent lamp and to dim the fluorescent lamp when the telephone is not in use.

Abstract: A unitary portable flashlight assembly incorporating a hand operated generator and rechargeable batteries, such as the pressure vented nickel-cadmium type with welded electrodes. The generator is designed and operated to charge th batteries at a high rate for a short time to provide extended operation of the load during a later discharging mode. The batteries also serve to regulate the voltage during the charging mode thus protecting the load if it be connected during the charging period. The battery assembly can provide the necessary energy to operate such devices as radio receivers and transmitters, electric fire starters, etc., as well as providing a mechanical output.

Abstract: To provide an easily removed and supervisable electrical battery unit for a bicycle, for selective connection to a bicycle generator, a unitary housing (1) retaining battery cells (4) is mounted on the handle bar support posts (17, 19) by rearwardly extending wing-like projections, through which a bolt (23, 28) is passed reaching around the rear of the post (17, 19) to releasably and firmly secure the housing to the bicycle. The top wall of the housing carries two monitoring lamps, one indicating the charge state of the battery and the other proper functioning of the illumination circuit and, especially, of the tail light of the bicycle. The battery unit, thus, with the monitoring light, is continuously within the field of vision of the bicycle rider.

Abstract: An illuminating apparatus which may include audio sound comprises a mouthpiece chamber for producing the forcible passage of air against a flexible conductive contact which completes an electrical circuit to a lamp.

Abstract: This light is designed for use in the welding industry, for checking joint preparations, by lighting the area to be welded, lighting the area of a weld, so as to enable the user effectively to clean or chip slag from it, etc. It consists primarily of a sleeve, in which a high voltage bulb is received, that includes a resistor across the leads, and it is mounted to any electrode holder, by a ball and socket swivel, for changing the light angle.

Abstract: An identification lamp is mounted on a rotary member which is rotatable on a stationary shaft, for rotation about the shaft as the member rotates. The shaft carries a stator having permanent magnets while a rotor assembly is fixedly mounted on the rotary member and includes a coil which rotates around the stator together with the member. The lamp is energized by an electric power developed across the coil, and means is provided for selectively deciding whether the lamp is to be energized or deenergized. The application of the invention to the wheel of a bicycle is disclosed.

Abstract: A portable illuminating tower in which a base frame is provided having a vertically extensible column mounted thereon together with a source of pressurized gas for effecting extension of the tower. An engine driven generator is carried by the base frame for energizing light fixtures carried on the upper end of the extensible column. The base frame is provided with outriggers or wings which can be swung outwardly to brace the base frame when the column is extended. The unit is compact and lightweight and can readily be transported from place to place.

Abstract: A fluorescent light device for bicycles and other recreational uses comprising a standard fluorescent bulb disposed within a plastic tube and maintained in spaced relationship with the interior walls of said tube by resilient spacers. End caps are adhesively bonded to the tube ends to maintain the assembly in an integral condition. The fluorescent bulb is fired by an ac voltage derived from either an alternator or a battery/inverter combination. A step-up transformer is connected between the alternator and the bulb to achieve firing potential. A tuning capacitor is connected between the transformer secondary winding and the bulb to maximize electrical energy transmission. A short bulb/tube device is adapted for use in combination with a flag having an integral sleeve which fits over the bulb.