Abstract: The present invention 10 discloses a means for decorating using lights 30 which are fixed to a blanket 14. The blanket 14 can be of variable length and width constructed of a backing material 38 providing means for attaching a decorative symbol 40, as well as means for permanently attaching a light string 30 thereto. The light string 30 can form a random pattern, or a recognizable symbol 16 and can be used to highlight some decorative design within the blanket 14 itself. The blanket 14 can be attached to any appropriate surface 26 using fastening means 32. Further the blanket can be rolled up for storage purpose which eliminates the lights 30 and wires 52 becoming entangled.

Abstract: A cold-light emitting Frisbee mainly includes a transparent round top cover, a round base covered by the top cover, and a cold-light emitting means. The round base is provided at a central area with open-bottomed battery compartments to accommodate batteries therein, and at an upper surface with radially spaced recesses. The cold-light emitting means includes a control plate and some cold-light strips connected to the control plate via flat cables and fitly positioned in the radial recesses. The control plate is fixed to the upper surface of the base to electrically connect to the batteries in the battery compartments. A user may push a watertight sealing member from a bottom of the base to actuate a pressure switch on the control plate, causing the cold-light strips to emit cold light when the Frisbee is thrown out to fly and turn in the air.

Abstract: A flashlight that utilizes an ultra-bright LED light source to achieve bright light output at low power consumption. The flashlight is powered by the batteries in a portable electronic device such as a cellular telephone, a portable radio, or a personal data appliance. The flashlight connects to the battery in the portable electronic device through a plug that is inserted into the AC adaptor receptacle of the device.

Abstract: A wind-driven perfume dispenser capable of producing different light patterns includes a body portion, a rotatable light-emitting device rotatably mounted on the body portion, and a decoration, the rotatable light-emitting device including an impeller and a light-emitting device mounted on the impeller, whereby the light-emitting device will give light when the impeller is blown by wind and, almost at the same time, the integrated circuit will control the light-emitting diodes to give various kinds of light patterns which will pass through the opening of the decoration to produce a mysterious and appealing appearance, especially at night time.

Abstract: An outlet mounted light fixture adapted to overlie and completely cover an existing wall outlet. The outlet fixture includes a flat front panel and a flat back panel parallel to the flat front panel. There are a plurality of prongs extending from the back panel for entering and electrically connecting to the existing wall outlet. The cover is designed for visual pleasure and is relatively strong to support electrical outlets mounted on the flat front panel to receive electrical conductors. The fixture also has side electrical outlets mounted on either side panel. The fixture adds one or more hollow elongated stems which extend from the top panel. These stems or poles can be rigid or flexible. The stems receive the light bulbs and have the wiring and on/off switch connecting the bulbs to the outlet. The fixture can be placed in any outlet and the lights can illuminate an area for reading or for generally lighting the area. The fixture eliminates the need for a free standing light and the attached power cord.

Abstract: A baby carriage or stroller is provided with a built-in illumination electrical system, powered by a replaceable or rechargeable battery or by a solar panel. A headlamp or headlamps at the front illuminate the intended pathway of the carriage. Side lamps and a rear or tail lamp or lamps may be provided. The side and rear lamps are typically red as warnings. An interior or baby-illuminating lamp may be provided. One switch controls the interior light and another switch controls the other lights.

Abstract: An indicating device of a portable computer is disclosed. The indicating device utilizes a light guiding board to guide the light emitted from LEDs to indicate different status of the portable computer. The light guiding board includes the first, second, and third surfaces. The light emitted from LEDs is received by the first surface, further reflected by the second surface, and then sent out through the third surface to form a diffusion light and to show the status of the computer.

Abstract: A lighted mask for underwater divers utilizing a monochromatic blue-green LED light source secured to the mask directing light to the front of the face plate of the mask and having a push button control mounted on the mask for actuating the light source.

Abstract: High-brightness LEDs, combined with a processor for control, can produce a variety of pleasing effects for display and illumination. A system disclosed herein uses high-brightness, processor-controlled LEDs in combination with diffuse materials to produce color-changing effects. The systems described herein may be usefully employed to bring autonomous color-changing ability and effects to a variety of consumer products and other household items. The system may also include sensors so that the illumination of the LEDs might change in response to environmental conditions or a user input. Additionally, the system may include an interface to a network, so that the illumination of the LEDs may be controlled via the network.

Abstract: A system and method for providing lighting effects comprises an arrangement of low power lights mounted on a frame having an opening through which a camera can protrude. In one embodiment, light-emitting diodes (LEDs) or light-emitting crystals (LECs) are arranged on the frame in a pattern of concentric circles, with the frame being ring-shaped and having a circular opening through which a camera can protrude, and a mounting bracket and assembly for attaching the frame to a camera. The LEDs or LECs may be electronically controllable so as to provide differing intensity levels, either collectively, individually, or in designated groups, and may be strobed, dimmed or otherwise controlled according to manually selected or programmable patterns.

Abstract: The radiation source is provided with the lamps 3 for irradiating the inner walls 2 of the long hollow cavities 1 with continuous movement of the radiation along the axis 4 of the cavity 1, in particular for curing radiation-curable synthetic-resin laminates in conjunction with the restoration of pipes and sewer ducts by means of UV-radiation, comprising a chassis having a plurality of lamps 3 arranged on its circumference, whereby the chassis has a central support extending in the direction of the axis, the support being supported by means of the guide wheels 5, 6 on the inner wall 2 of the cavity 1 on the shock-absorbing struts 7. The chassis has an axial, centrally arranged threaded spindle 8, and the guide wheel 5, 6 are mounted with a lamp 33 and the temperature sensors 9 on a chassis frame, whereby the one end of the shock-absorbing strut 7 is pivot-mounted on the guide wheel 5, 6, and the other end on a receiving block 11 running on the threaded spindle 8.

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: Due to the persistence of human vision, moving light sources tend to be perceived not as point sources, but as continuous streaks or arcs of light. Many toys, novelty items, and light show devices make use of this peculiarity of human vision by moving light sources to produce visually striking patterns of light and color. In addition to dedicated devices for this purpose, inventive minds have employed simple household devices such as fans to produce the movement necessary to provide an interesting light show. In the past, these have all relied on electrically operated lights. Unfortunately, complications arise in designing and implementing a means to provide electrical power from a stationary power source to electric lights attached to moving fan blades. Further complications arise in trying to adapt this design to fans of different configurations, sizes, and shapes.

Abstract: A self contained lighting apparatus releasably supported by a conventional translucent basketball backboard. The lighting apparatus includes a translucent front panel and a back panel defining an interior chamber. A reflective surface is disposed within the interior chamber and a plurality of substantially uniformly distributed light sources are supported proximate the reflective surface. The light generated from a plurality of light sources reflects off the reflective surface and is directed toward the front panel. The front panel preferably diffuses the light which then passes to the translucent backboard panel for providing a substantially uniform illumination of the backboard and adjacent rim.

Abstract: A shield in combination with a plurality of high-brightness light sources used for riot, capture or other control of individuals. The light array utilizes a plurality of high-brightness light sources to provide a broad-area, high-intensity light for visual countermeasures. By providing a sudden burst of very bright light to surprise a subject and cause the subject to look away or close his or her eyes, the overseer, such as a police officer, can cause sufficient distraction to effectively capture or control the subject without harm.

Abstract: An x-ray illuminator achieves uniform illumination intensity across the front glass diffuser screen. The reflectance of the reflector is varied over its surface, the transmissivity of the screen can be varied over its extent, or both. The internal reflector can have a reflectance that is reduced at positions directly behind centers of the fluorescent tubes and which gradually increases to maximum reflectance at positions at ends of the tubes and at positions away from centerlines of the tubes.

Abstract: A decorative, internally-lighted ribbon is formed by a light string and two elongated strips of flexible, semi-translucent material which are connected to form a hollow, elongated sleeve-like enclosure within which a light string is positioned to extend substantially along the length of the enclosure. The semi-translucent material of the strips transfers light from the light string through the strips to create an exterior visual appearance of internal lighting along the length of the ribbon. An internal structure, such as a wire, holds the strips in a flat ribbon-like configuration and allows the ribbon to be bent into decorative shapes. The strips are preferably fire-retardant.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a current control for a lighting assembly, which may be an LED lighting assembly, which may be a pulse width modulated (“PWM”) current control or other form of current control where each current-controlled unit is uniquely addressable and capable of receiving illumination color information on a computer lighting network. In an embodiment, the invention includes a binary tree network configuration of lighting units (nodes). In another embodiment, the present invention comprises a heat dissipating housing, made out of a heat-conductive material, for housing the lighting assembly. The heat dissipating housing contains two stacked circuit boards holding respectively the power module and the light module. The light module is adapted to be conveniently interchanged with other light modules.

Abstract: A light source module arranged in an image scanning device having a scanning platform and an image-pickup module for scanning a transparent object is disclosed, The light source module includes a cover, a light source mounted in the cover for emitting light to the scanning platform for scanning a transparent object, a RGB filter mounted between the light source and the scanning platform for filtering off the light into RGB lights, a switching mechanism connected to the RGB filter for being controlled to alternately allow one of RGB lights to be transmitted to the scanning platform, and a transmission mechanism for carrying the light source, the RGB filter, and the switching mechanism to move with the image-pickup module for accomplishing the scanning operation to the transparent object.

Abstract: An illumination apparatus that has a magnification means in combination with LED's (Light Emitting Diodes). The LED's are arranged in an array inside a lens hood that surrounds the magnification means and are mounted at an angle to provide optimum lighting onto the focal point of the magnification means. The lens hood is fixed to an adjustable arm that is attached to a base. The adjustable arm allows the magnification means and LED's to be directed at virtually any angle onto a workpiece. The base allows the apparatus to be self-standing and is adapted to receive a portable power source for powering the LED's. The apparatus may incorporate a diffuser lens to provide a softer lighting effect.

Abstract: A quick connect light fixture is provided which may be used in conjunction with and attached to a ceiling fan, or alternatively may comprise a ceiling-mounted light fixture or a wall-mounted sconce. The light fixture includes an adapter plate, which may be mounted to a structure such as a substantially flat lower surface of a ceiling fan switch housing, with the structure varying with application, and an electrical connector secured to the plate. The fixture further includes an open-ended bracket and a second, mating electrical connector secured thereto. The plate includes a pair of flanges which are configured to define a channel and the bracket includes a pair of sidewalls having a first portion integral with a web separating the sidewalls and a second portion terminating in a lip.

Abstract: The invention is a temporary or emergency lighting system constituted by a bearing structure (2) made of flexible plastic material and having one or more light sources (4) at its top and a support base (1) at its bottom. The structure, which is kept constantly inflated by means of a fan (6), is constituted by one or more superimposed cylinders or cones that are internally divided in sections (2, 1) in order to ensure the progressive and vertical inflation of the structure. The structure can be folded in order to reduce the dimensions of the system as much as possible when it is closed and to make it possible to carry it on the shoulders. The light source is fixed or provided with a rotary mirror (8), in such a way as to direct or rotate the light beam. Some cords or tensioning elements (3) are provided on the structure to limit the height of the bearing structure. The power supply to fans, various functions and/or light source can be guaranteed through a current generator, the power mains or batteries.

Abstract: A lighted wheel rim system is provided for illuminating the wheel of a vehicle by projecting visible light through decorative openings disposed within the rim of a tire. The lighted wheel rim system includes a plurality of individual lights or lamps, which, together, form an arrangement which is stimulating and aesthetically pleasing to the human eye. The lighted wheel rim system has two major parts, including a light housing assembly and a lighting assembly. Flange portions on the light housing assembly are configured for mounting to the brake rotor splash guards or brake shield of a vehicle. The flange portions are dimensioned to correspond to the outer curvature, shape, and size of the brake shield and to hold the light housing assembly in spaced apart relation therefrom. Each wheel of a vehicle is configured with a ring of individual lights as an integrated electrical system.

Abstract: A self contained lighting apparatus releasably supported by a conventional translucent basketball backboard. The lighting apparatus includes a translucent front panel and a back panel defining an interior chamber. A reflective surface is disposed within the interior chamber and a plurality of substantially uniformly distributed light sources are supported proximate the reflective surface. The light generated from a plurality of light sources reflects off the reflective surface and is directed toward the front panel. The front panel preferably diffuses the light which then passes to the translucent backboard panel for providing a substantially uniform illumination of the backboard and adjacent rim.

Abstract: A portable lighting apparatus comprises a storage case section, and a lid section connected to the storage case section such that the lid section can be opened and closed, wherein the storage case section includes a power supply, a plurality of lighting units connected to the power supply, and a photographing stage; and the lid section includes a back screen.

Abstract: A pivoting light socket is used in the light pan of an up-light fixture of a low clearance ceiling fan, the light pan is positioned above the fan blades to provide indirect lighting which reflects from the ceiling above the fan blades. The circular, trough-shaped light pan surrounds, and is coupled to, the top circumference of the ceiling fan's motor stator, with the trough shaped portion positioned below the top of the stator. The light bulbs have a pivoting light socket that allows the bulb and socket to be positioned substantially below the top surface of the stator when the light socket is in its horizontal position, parallel to the top of the stator. Tilting the light socket upward, toward a vertical position, allows the light bulbs to be easily replaced, especially if the trough-shaped light pan is deep or narrow.

Abstract: A lamp support comprises a plurality of attachment ends affixed to a bottom surface of a base member to attach the base member of the lamp support to a stationary object, preferably, an emergency exit sign. A pair of stems, equipped with a pair of engaging members at one end, extend from an upper surface of the base members. The engaging members face each other at one end. The engaging members include a plurality of flexible teeth that interface with a plurality of rotational faces located in a pair of rotational apertures located in a housing. The housing is attached to the pair of stems by the engaging member, enabling the housing to rotate 360 degrees on an axis created by the stems.

Abstract: A gazing point illuminating device is provided with: a light source; a direction changing mechanism for changing the lighting direction of the light source; a gazing direction detector for detecting the direction of the user's gazing line; and a controller for changing the lighting direction corresponding to the detected gazing direction. When, LEDs are used as the light source, and the light source is attached to the goggles worn by a user, the goggles can be useful gazing point illuminating device by themselves even if they do not include gazing point or direction detectors, because a person normally look straight ahead except for unusual occasions where he/she purposefully avert his/her gaze. Thus, an illuminating device fixed to a person's head for lighting forward is a gazing point illuminating device. It is preferred to provide an LED panel at the left and right ends of goggles.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a button carrier and display backlight (5) that may be used in an electronic device such as a motor vehicle cassette radio unit. The carrier (5) comprises a button portion (4,6) and a display portion (2) integrally molded in a substantially uniform translucent plastics material. The button portion (4,6) has at least one button backlight arranged to shine through the translucent material, preferably through integrally moulded buttons (30-36). The display portion (2) has at least one backlight arranged to illuminate a display backlight area (8) by light surface-scattered from the area (8) to provide a diffuse back illumination for a display. The button portion (4,6) may have an opaque surface coating over part of the translucent material, so that the button portion (4,6) is not backlit through the coated part.

Abstract: An inflatable illuminating device comprising an inflatable body and illuminating devices. The inflatable body has a fixed shape made of transparent, semi-transparent, or colored soft plastic piece and is sealed as a hollow body, the inflatable body has an inflatable opening and open bags at its outer surface. The illuminating device is formed by an illuminating body, a protecting case and a fixing seat. The protecting case and the illuminating body are installed within a container at the outer surface of the body for being fixed. As the light from the illuminating devices pass through, reflected from or refracted through the inflatable body, the illuminating device will present the variation of illumination. As the inflatable opening is opened, and gas is released, the volume will be reduced.

Abstract: A lighting assembly for compact computer devices such as, for example, hand held video games utilizes a light source directed away from the display screen of the compact computer device and a reflective surface selectively positionable over the display screen to intercept and reflect the light emanating from the light source and redirect it toward the display screen. The directing of the light away from the display screen and subsequent reflecting back toward the display screen results in an evenly diffused light being applied to the display screen, while completely eliminating the otherwise experienced hot spots or dark spots common in prior art light assemblies.

Abstract: A studio lighting system includes independently positionable light holding modules, i.e., shooting table, rear cove, and dome cove, each carrying a plurality of dimmable light sources surrounded by gel holders extending the length of each light source. Gels of any type, i.e., color, neutral density, or opaque, may be inserted within the gel holder, so that the light irradiated from the light source towards the object to be photographed or digitally captured is “blocked” or “gel colored”, as desired. A desired lighting scene characterized by position and type of the gels, and intensity levels of the light sources, is recorded into the memory and can be retrieved from there for reproducing the lighting scene in further photography processes.

Abstract: A lighting apparatus for use in air conditioning systems for textile weaving machines utilizing supports (A) carried on the overhead ducts in longitudinal spaced relation between support columns for the ducts wherein a florescent lamp (C) is positioned within an elongated aligned housing (B) to project light evenly through a lens (D) which extends below and on one side of the duct with light being directed by a downwardly extending reflector leg (E) to distribute light in a pattern including cross-directional light evenly across the weaving machines. A cusp (F) comprising downwardly inclined converging surfaces has an apex directly over the florescent lamp (C). The method contemplates positioning a single elongated florescent lamp asymmetrically on one side of the elongated housing, and configuring the reflector asymmetrically to reflect light in a cross-directional pattern so that illumination of obstructed parts of operating machines is achieved.

Abstract: An illuminating fire hose includes a fire hose having a first end, a second end, an interior wall and an exterior wall remote from the interior wall. The fire hose has at least light emitting element exposed at the exterior surface of the fire hose for selectively emanating light. The light emitting element is preferably attached to the exterior surface of the fire hose using an adhesive or securing threads for sewing the light emitting element to the exterior surface of the hose. The light emitting element may include a fiber optic cable, a chemiluminescent cable or a series of light emitting diodes. The light emitting element is activated during a fire to provide fire fighters with a visible marker that may be seen in a darkened and/or smoke-filled enclosure.

Abstract: A portable tool box that includes an elongated extension cord having a plug at one end to allow for positioning of the tool box near the work site and a four outlet socket assembly mounted to an exterior of the tool box to allow a workman to plug in more than one power tool while providing a close convenient location for storing, retrieving and connecting other power tools should they be required.

Abstract: A ceiling fan includes a motor including a stator having an upper portion and a rotor having a lower portion, the rotor being rotatable with respect to the stator. A plurality of blade holders each form an interlocking segment of a motor-concealing member such that the motor concealing member rotates about the motor. A plurality of fan blades equal in number to the blade holders are attached to the ledge such that the fan blade extends radially from the hub. A plurality of light sockets are coupled to the stator upper portion for engaging light bulbs.

Abstract: A decorative lighting display unit includes a housing having a shape of an eye mask including areas simulating a pair of eye balls. An illumination source is disposed within the housing for illuminating the areas simulating the pair of eye balls. A controller is utilized for energizing the display unit which may control multiple units for creating an on\off lighting pattern.

Abstract: An infrared beacon assembly includes a light source removeably attachable to lighting fixtures that supply electrical power. A voltage converter is connected to the light source to provide a reduced supplied voltage. The infrared beacon broadcasts a data signal.

Abstract: A lighted writing support may include an apparatus having a portable writing surface, a light assembly linked to the apparatus, and a switch for directing electrical power with the light assembly. The portable writing surface may comprise a handheld writing surface. The light assembly comprises a light source adapted to selectively emit when powered a first spectrum of light or a second spectrum of light different in a visible portion of the spectra from the first spectrum. A housing partially surrounding the light source may direct emitted light over the writing surface. The light source may comprise a first-type of light emitting diode (LED) to emit a first color of light and a second-type of LED to emit a second color of light. The first color may comprise light approximately red in appearance and the second color may comprise light approximately white in appearance. The light assembly may include a clamping surface biased against the writing surface to retain papers, documents, etc.

Abstract: A device for attracting and/or repelling fish comprises an array of visible light emitting diodes encased in a water resistant, protective housing which is substantially transparent to the visible light emitted by the diodes. In one preferred embodiment, a cylindrical housing containing the diode array is attached to a float, on the upper surface of which is provided a photovoltaic module which charges a battery located in a lower portion of the housing. In other preferred embodiments, the device is adapted to be submerged below the surface of a body of water and is connected to a remote power supply. The device is preferably used to attract fish, with the diodes emitting visible light in the green, blue and violet regions of the visible spectrum.

Abstract: A lighting system for use in areas of low-level lighting, such as a planetarium, theater, museum, or auditorium, which improves visibility of objects without detracting from the overall desired low-level lighting. The lighting system provides a safe and low cost way to illuminate certain areas of a darkened room while maintaining an overall dimly lit environment.

Abstract: An improved pedal assembly for bicycles. The pedal assembly includes a pedal casing. The pedal casing has a top surface, a bottom surface and at least one side edge surface. A plurality of LEDs are disposed within the pedal casing wherein light from said LEDs is viewable through the side edge surfaces of the casing. At least one battery receptacle is also disposed within the pedal casing. A first activator is disposed in the pedal casing below the top surface, wherein the first activator is triggered when a predetermined force is applied to the top surface. Similarly, a second activator is disposed in the pedal casing below the bottom surface, wherein the second switch is triggered when a predetermined force is applied to the bottom surface. The first activator and the second activator are electrically interconnected to both the battery receptacle and the LEDs so that the LEDs are electrically connected to the battery receptacle when either the first activator or the second activator are triggered.

Abstract: A wedding cake layer is highlighted by a transparent plastic light assembly illuminated by a string of miniature electric lights. The light assembly supports a cake on a transparent plastic tray in an elevated position. The light assembly has one or more transparent plastic tubes forming pillars which are affixed between a top plate and a bottom plate. The plates have pillar entry holes such that a looped strand of lights may pass from the underside of the bottom plate to the top side of the top plate and be affixed thereto. The cake tray has downwardly extending feet which are received within cylindrical protrusions on the top plate. The cake tray has a peripheral rim through which the illuminated miniature lights are visible. An inverted cake tray is positioned beneath the bottom plate such that the feet of the inverted tray engage downwardly extending protrusions on the bottom plate.

Abstract: A nursing baby bottle attachment with (an) entertainment device(s) associated therewith, especially the options of both, or either, chosen jingles of music and randomly flashing lights. Such may be just the music, or the paired music and lights with a micro-switch to turn off the lights alone.

Abstract: The seat post includes a hollow support tube 1 which is partly inserted into a cycle frame 24 and carries a bracket 2 for supporting a seat. A series of light-emitting diodes 12 mounted on a printed circuit board 8 emit light through windows 13 in the support member. The circuit board also carries a flush-mounted or recessed on/off switch 9 which is accessible to control the supply of power to the diodes 12. Power may be supplied by one or more cells 16 inserted in the support member via a removable bottom end cap 21. The support member can also contain rechargeable cells which can be recharged via a power connector 32 at the bottom end of the support member.

Abstract: A lighted serving tray includes a tray body having platter portion and a chamber portion attached to the underside of the platter portion. The chamber portion houses a plurality of lights which are installed in a perimetric wall thereof, a battery pack coupled to a recharging jack installed within the perimetric wall, and coupled to each of the lights via circuit elements, which includes at least one normally-on, on-off switch installed in a lower panel of the chamber portion, and which may include a flashing circuit. For a preferred embodiment of the invention, each of the lights is a light-emitting diode (LED) so as to minimize current drain. Also for the preferred embodiment of the invention, each of the on-off switches is installed within its own recess in the lower panel in such a manner that a movable activating element of the switch extends below a lower major surface of the lower panel.

Abstract: An emergency lighting fixture combining the functions of an illuminated sign such as an exit sign and an emergency lighting unit integrated into one housing onto which one or more emergency lights can be mounted at predetermined locations of the housing, the combined emergency lighting structure providing both exit location information and ambient emergency lighting in a single cooperatively operating device. The present device replaces bulky prior combinations of discrete exit signs and emergency lighting units which have been assembled together essentially as individual devices without integration into a single housing or without substantial integration of operational features, the housing of the present device being only slightly larger than standard exit signage.

Abstract: A memorial light assembly for providing a pair of light sources configured to resemble a pair of candles for mounting to the top of a headstone. The memorial light assembly includes a base adapted for mounting on a headstone. A pair of candle assemblies are upwardly extended from the base. Each of the candle assemblies has a light source with an outer configuration designed to simulate a flame of a candle. A power source assembly is mounted to the base and is electrically connected to the light sources.

Abstract: A rice flail assembly includes a pair of transparent rods each having one end portion having an end face, a pair of sleeves each mounted on one of the corresponding rods, a pair of connecting posts each received in one of the corresponding sleeves and connected with a connecting chain, and a pair of light emitting devices each mounted in one of the corresponding sleeves and each pressed between the connecting post and the end face of the rod for emitting light, thereby creating an aesthetic quality and enhancing the amusing effect thereof.

Abstract: An apparatus for viewing a retroreflective object positions a light source proximate a human eye, by affixing it to, for example, a pair of goggles. The light source emits light outward in substantially the direction of view of the human eye. Upon striking a retroreflective object, the light is strongly reflected back to the human eye, producing a unique visual effect. The apparatus may be used in toy form to simulate a night vision scope. Various combinations of colored light sources, optical color filters interposed between the human eye and the retroreflector, and colored retroreflectors may be used to enhance the visual effect and increase the play variations available. The light source may switch on and/or off automatically, or may flash. Electronic light sensing means may provide a visible and/or audible alert when a retroreflective object is in view.