Abstract: A toy consists of an inner balloon and a transparent outer balloon that define a chamber therebetween. The chamber is substantially filled by a first liquid and one or more fragile capsules containing a second liquid. The first liquid and the second liquid have the property that when they are mixed, a mixture is created that glows for several hours. The capsule(s) are broken, releasing the second liquid, and the toy is inflated, creating a balloon that glows in the dark.

Abstract: A kit comprising (i) a chemiluminescent chemical capable of emitting visible light on contact with animal blood, (ii) a peroxy oxidizing agent contained in a disposable packet, (iii) an aqueous solvent which is free from components that would inhibit the functioning of component (i), (iv) a vessel suitable for mixing components (i), (ii) and (iii), and (v) a device for delivering the resulting mixture as a spray to an area of terrain suspected of having blood deposits thereon, whereby said spray upon contact with said blood will luminesce and emit visible light enabling recognition by the hunter of the presence of said blood and to assist in tracking and locating said wounded game animal. Use of a luminol compound is preferred.

Abstract: A solution for causing a chemiluminescent reaction after it has been mixed with another per se known solution. The solution includes a solvent, an oxalate, a fluorescent dye and a polymer. The dye is rubrene and the polymer is advantageously polyoxyethylene. The chemiluminescent reaction produces a color having a greater stability over time. Adding a polymer incorporating a second red fluorescent dye enables a redder color to be achieved than when rubrene is the sole fluorescent dye.

Abstract: An artistic display device includes a shell having a substantially flat front wall through which an optical image is to be transmitted. A body of liquid-absorbing material essentially in the shape of a flat layer disposed parallel to the front wall and having a perimetrical portion that is disposed adjacent the front wall. A flat light control member disposed between the body of liquid-absorbing material and the front wall of the shell. The shell further having a rear wall disposed substantially parallel to the front wall. The walls are secured together by impervious seal. The rear wall also having a perimetrical portion positioned in supporting relationship to the perimetrical portion of the body of liquid-absorbing material. The rear wall being also rearwardly recessed inside its perimetrical portion to form at least one compartment containing a set of frangible vials having separate chemiluminescent liquids therein.

Abstract: A chemical luminescence apparatus comprises a tube container, having an open top, which contains a first chemical luminous liquid and an ampul which in turn contains a second chemical luminous liquid, chemically reactive with the first chemical luminous liquid for producing a luminescent reaction product, wherein the open top of the tube container is hermetically sealed by a cap at a lower portion of such cap. At the upper surface of the cap is formed a groove to which upstanding walls of a mount member, a stand member, or a coupler are detachably mounted, thereby enabling not only wide range uses of the apparatus, but also enabling maintenance operation, such as exchange of parts, to be easily performed.

Abstract: A wing tip system for rotor craft includes a downwardly-facing light housing to provide a visual aid to rotor wingtip position. This system is visible to crew members and to adjacent crew, particularly when using night vision goggles (NVG) or other ambient night vision (ANVIS) equipment. This allows tip lighting to be provided in situations where covert helicopter operations are desired. The lighting further is compatible with ANVIS equipment, in that it permits operation noncandescent light in order to prevent blooming or other effects which would otherwise diminish the effectiveness of the ANVIS equipment. The lighting system further has a higher level of illumination, in which rotor tip lighting is increased to become more visible without the use of ANVIS equipment.

Abstract: A kit comprising (i) a chemiluminescent chemical capable of emitting visible light on contact with animal blood, (ii) a peroxy oxidizing agent contained in a disposable packet, (iii) an aqueous solvent which is free from components that would inhibit the functioning of component (i), (iv) a vessel suitable for mixing components (i), (ii) and (iii), and (v) a device for delivering the resulting mixture as a spray to an area of terrain suspected of having blood deposits thereon, whereby said spray upon contact with said blood will luminesce and emit visible light enabling recognition by the hunter of the presence of said blood and to assist in tracking and located said wounded game animal. Use of a luminol compound is preferred.

Abstract: A light reflector comprised of a plurality of facets (16). Facet (16) has a reflective interior surface that concentrates and directs the light emitting from a light-stick (18). Facets (16) have exterior surfaces that can be imprinted with information. The plurality of facets (16) creates a large aperture (10). The concentrated and directed light travels through the large aperture (10). The light reflector has at a point end (12) an acceptance means and a holding means to position light-stick (18). The acceptance means is a plurality of slits (24) and a plurality of slit stops (22). The holding means is the frictional property of the reflector material. The holding means can be enhanced by the addition of an encircling band (20). The light reflector is a foldable, flexible, compactable device that can be repeatedly bent and manipulated without fracturing and separating along a plurality of facet edges (14).

Abstract: A dental impression tray has wall portions defining at least one channel for receiving a quantity of photocurable dental impression material. At least one of the wall portions is located next to the chamber and is made of a material that transmits electromagnetic actinic radiation. The tray also includes a chamber for receiving a chemiluminescent composition. Light emitted from the chemiluminescent composition induces the curing of the impression material in a uniform manner along the length of the channel.

Abstract: Illumination is provided by a transparent body having two separate chambers for containing different liquids which are mixed together when a guide tube is pressed to provide communication between the chambers and the body is shaken.

Abstract: A chemiluminescent composition comprising an oxalate component comprising polystyrene or homopoly-.alpha.-methylstyrene containing an oxalate ester; an activator component comprising a solution of a peroxide compound and a catalyst in a first solvent; and a fluorescer contained in the oxalate component, activator component, or in both the oxalate component and the activator component. The first solvent is preferably a propylene glycol dialkyl ether. The chemiluminescent composition, when activated, permits light to be produced of controllable duration.

Abstract: A chemiluminscent coaster includes a coaster combined with a luminous filler or light source, structured as a shell containing reagents for inducing chemiluminescence. At least one surface of the coaster is light transmissive, being wholly or partially transparent or translucent. A single-use chemiluminescent coaster may use light sources in which the reaction takes place extemporaneously at the time of use, or may include light sources wherein pre-mixed reagents are kept at -40.degree. C. in order to prevent any chemiluminescent reaction. Reusable chemiluminscent coasters preferably use extemporaneously chemiluminescent sources. The coaster is structured to permit expansion due to gaseous discharge during the chemiluminescent reaction. A surface thereof may include an opening to permit dilation of the shell, or may be made at least partially of a supple, expandable, material.

Abstract: A chemical luminescence apparatus comprises a tube container, having an open top, which contains a first chemical luminous liquid and an ampul which in turn contains a second chemical luminous liquid, chemically reactive with the first chemical luminous liquid for producing a luminescent reaction product, wherein the open top of the tube container is hermetically sealed by a cap at a lower portion of such cap. At the upper surface of the cap is formed a groove to which upstanding walls of a mount member, a stand member, or a coupler are detachably mounted, thereby enabling not only wide range uses of the apparatus, but also enabling maintenance operation, such as exchange of parts, to be easily performed.

Abstract: The invention relates to the use of chemiluminescent light for the illumination of liquids contained in transparent or translucent containers. The methods used are the use of reactants already mixed but preserved under very cold conditions, below -40.degree. C., to freeze the chemiluminescence reaction and the use of chemiluminescent compounds reactivating extemporaneously at the desired moment. The two systems of use of this process are to carry it out either in the liquid to be illuminated or outside the latter.

Abstract: A fish attractor in the form of a bottom dwelling or floating but anchored light including, optionally, a surface which provides for scintillating light effect as the device floats or moves in response to the waves. Optionally, the invention includes a fish, bait or scent dispenser for gradually dispensing a fish attracting chemical into the waters surrounding the light.

Abstract: A stemmed drinking glass with an upper cup supported by a hollow stem and connected to a base uses a chemiluminescent light stick inserted into the hollow stem to provide illumination. A demountable cup, demountable base, or hole extending upward through the bottom of the base joining the hollow stem and incorporating a plug facilitates insertion, containment, and removal of lightstick.

Abstract: An amusement and recreational apparatus includes a rotatable support having at least one elongated flexible member in engagement therewith which includes a flexible light transmitting portion spaced from the rotatable support. Chemiluminescent liquid material is disposed within the interior of the flexible light transmitting portion. Structure is provided to rotate the rotatable support. The elongated flexible member changes shape during rotation to provide a variable light display.

Abstract: An illuminated bag having an open end and a closed end, a transparent pouch associated with the closed end, and chemiluminescent wand disposed within the pouch for illumination upon activating the chemiluminescent wand.

Abstract: An artistic display device includes a shell having a substantially flat front wall through which an optical image is to be transmitted and a rear wall disposed substantially parallel to the front wall. A body of liquid-absorbing material essentially in the shape of a flat layer. The front and rear walls of the shell have perimetrical portions that are positioned close together in a parallel relationship with the flat body of liquid-absorbing material having a perimetrical portion that is disposed between and supported by the perimetrical portions of the walls. The rear wall being also rearwardly recessed to form a compartment.

Abstract: A chemiluminescent lighting element is disclosed comprising at least two chambers each containing one component of a chemiluminescent composition one of the chambers having walls of a nature or geometry such that exertion of external pressure on the element more easily reduces the volume of the one chamber than the other.

Abstract: A multi-colored light-emitting flower decoration comprising a base for containing two chemical tubes filled with different chemical solutions, a cap screwed downward around the case to break the two chemical tubes for mixing the two chemical solutions to give out light, three sucking tubes fitted in three tubes, which are fitted in a guide tube, the sucking tubes sucking the mixed chemical solutions upward to reach flowers fixed on top of the sucking tubes to let the flowers look as if emitting light, a metal strip being inserted in each sucking tubes to reflect light.

Abstract: A multi-colored chemiluminescent lighting device and method for making same comprising a flexible tube filled at least partially with an activator solution a plurality of ampules containing oxalate solutions, which may or may not be of the same density, wherein the ampules are disposed in the flexible tube and at least one barrier element disposed between at least two of the plurality of ampules, wherein the barrier element(s) are disposed between ampules capable of imparting different chemiluminescent colors.

Abstract: A chemiluminescent lighting element is disclosed comprising at least two chambers each containing one component of a chemiluminescent composition one of the chambers having walls of a nature or geometry such that exertion of external pressure on the element more easily reduces the volume of the one chamber than the other.

Abstract: This invention relates to a mounted emergency light fixture. The light fixture has a mount assembly and a front cover with a break plate which bends a light stick inserted into the fixture when the cover is pivoted from a closed position to an open position. The mount assembly has a restraining plate and a back side which maintain the light stick within the mount when the cover is pivoted to the open position. Hence, after the cover is opened the light sticks are illuminated and are held in the mount or may be removed to provide emergency lighting.

Abstract: A light emitting torch comprises a transparent tube. The tube defines a space by the inner wall and an opening thereof. A partition is removably attached to the inner wall of the tube and defines a first chamber and a second chamber therein. A first and a second chemical substance are loaded into the first and the second chambers. A cap is attached to the opening of the tube to seal the chemical substance therein.

Abstract: A watercraft navigational light system including a red and green bow light (10) and a white rear light (12). The red bow light (15) is for positioning to illuminate port side of the watercraft (14), and the green bow light (16) is for positioning to illuminate starboard side of the watercraft (14). The white rear light (12) is for positioning aft of the bow light (10). The lights (10, 12) each include a chemiluminescent light source having a chemiluminescent substance and a translucent container for encapsulating the chemiluminescent substance.

Abstract: A system for illuminating parts of an aircraft, such as a helicopter, including three low-intensity position lights (10) mounted on the aircraft, with two of the position lights mounted in a forward location and spaced laterally from the center of the aircraft and a third position light mounted in an aft location centrally positioned on the aircraft. The three position lights provide a triangular light formation that indicates the position of the aircraft during tactical, covert operations. The position lights include a chemiluminescent light source (12) and a housing (22) for carrying the chemiluminescent light source. Each housing is secured to a part of the aircraft by means of a bracket (52) and a pair of band clamps (60). The chemiluminescent light source is visible from within the housing within a limited range of the aircraft. Preferably, the chemiluminescent light source creates an infrared light that is detectable by means of night vision goggles worn by pilots of nearby flying aircraft.

Abstract: An octagonally-shaped, orange colored sign display (10) having intelligible, informational indicia (20) thereon, such as "CALL 911," using chemi-luminescence to provide illumination from within the indicia in emergency situations. The indicia consist of a series of separate, hollow, formed containers, which are made of at least translucent, if not transparent, material and contain a special, generally isolated chemical, which is ultimately mixed with another special chemical located in an upper, horizontally disposed, reservoir tube (30/330), with the tube connected to the indicia containers by connector lines (40). A membrane divider (31/331) extends across the bottom portion of the reservoir tube, isolating the upper chemical from the lower chemical, until steps are taken to break or rupture it. The two chemi-luminescent chemicals are mixed by breaking the membrane by bending the tube until the membrane breaks.

Abstract: The instant invention teaches the use of conventional chemiluminescent constituents of different colors disposed within at least two chambers [place] placed in a parallel or helically woven pattern. Each chamber sets forth a distinct color that when viewed in combination with an adjoining color emitting chamber, provides a combination color or rainbow type product that cannot be obtained by mixing dyes in a single chamber. The invention further provides [the unique] various color combinations not commonly available due to dye incompatibility.

Abstract: A flexible, light-transmissive, factory sealed, tubular display package having multiple channels which may rotate around or fluctuate parallel to the longitudinal axis of the package is disclosed. The channels may have coextruded linings and contain light-producing, luminescent materials, chemiluminescent materials, bioluminescent materials, fluorescent materials, colored dyes, liquid crystal materials, and the like to provide a multi-colored display of the liquid products contained therein. When used with chemiluminescent compounds, the package finds particular application as jewelry, lightsticks, and in advertising exhibits.

Abstract: A chemiluminescence device comprising a first sealed container containing first substance therein which emits light chemically when it mixes with second substance, a hollow protrudent portion protruded from the first sealed container, and second sealed container containing the second substance therein and arranged in the first sealed container. The shape of the hollow protrudent portion can be changed by external force. At least a part of the second sealed container is breakable and arranged in the hollow protrudent portion. The part of the second sealed container can be broken by changing the shape of the hollow protrudent portion.

Abstract: A system for illuminating parts of an aircraft, such as a helicopter, including three low-intensity position lights (10) mounted on the aircraft, with two of the position lights mounted in a forward location and spaced laterally from the center of the aircraft and a third position light mounted in an aft location centrally positioned on the aircraft. The three position lights provide a triangular light formation that indicates the position of the aircraft during tactical, covert operations. The position lights include a chemiluminescent light source (12) and a housing (22) for carrying the chemiluminescent light source. Each housing is secured to a part of the aircraft by means of a bracket (52) and a pair of band clamps (60). The chemiluminescent light source is visible from within the housing within a limited range of the aircraft. Preferably, the chemiluminescent light source creates an infrared light that is detectable by means of night vision goggles worn by pilots of nearby flying aircraft.

Abstract: A tubular lighting element is disclosed comprising two concentric tubes of translucent material, each filled with a component of a chemiluminescent composition which, when mixed, produce chemical light, wherein the inner tube contains at least one serration which causes the tube to be broken thereat when flexed.

Abstract: A plasticized vinyl halide or vinylidene halide polymer structure useful in a chemiluminescent lighting device is disclosed wherein said structure is prepared from vinyl halide or vinylidene halide polymers. The plasticizer is preferably a dibutyl phthalate solution of a chemiluminescent oxalate and a fluorescer that is incorporated into the structure. Addition of a hydrogen peroxide activator solution to the structure produces the glow of chemical light. The structure has good strength, flexibility, porosity and absorbance of the activator solution. A method for the preparation of the structure is also disclosed.

Abstract: Apparatus and method for applying a chemiluminescent fluid to an object. Two chemiluminescent fluid components are mixed within a reservoir. The mixed chemiluminescent fluid then flows through a porous applicator element mounted in a passageway in communication with the reservoir interior. The porous applicator element is in the form of a writing nib which may be utilized to manually apply the chemiluminescent fluid to an object.

Abstract: A lighting bar having an elastic transparent tube with its interior divided with two or more chambers for containing different chemicals separately in the chambers, the elastic tube being able to be bent for forcing a dividing thin film of the chambers to break so as to let the chemicals mix together to produce light.

Abstract: Devices and methods for generating electrogenerated chemiluminescence, using an electrode which is coated with an immobilized layer of a compound capable of generating ECL. The coated electrode can be immersed along with a second electrode into an electrolyte solution containing a reactant which can react with the immobilized compound to generate ECL.

Abstract: The including of an engaging recess with an article of human wearing apparel, such as a cap, that has a specific exterior ornamental configuration. An elongated, illuminatable, plastic, light tube is to be snapped into an elongated groove formed on the wearing apparel and is to be snugly retained thereby. The light tube is to be flexible so as to accommodate to the specific shape of groove. The illuminatable tube includes a liquid substance which is to be activatable which will cause the tube to glow for a period of time. Also, the body of the tube will contain a separate light activatable substance which can be used to cause the tube to emit light after expiration of the light from the liquid substance.

Abstract: A lighting device mounted within a jewelry setting which is directed at a facet of a gemstone to increase the brilliance and brightness of the gemstone. The lighting means is a low dispersion, focused beam of light which is directed at a facet of a gemstone so that the gemstone captures the light. In the preferred embodiment, the lighting source is radioluminescent or electroluminescent and uses various focusing means to focus the light from the lighting means. Fiber optic material may be used to direct light at the gemstone. The fiber optic material may contain dyes which absorb ambient light and cause the light to be directed in desired wave lengths at the gemstone. The fiber optic material may absorb light from the lighting means, as well as ambient light, to provide additional illumination in relatively high ambient light situations.

Abstract: A chemiluminescence device includes a cylindrical, transparent, and flexible container having a hollow and a groove capable of clamping articles in the form of a stick, a pipe, a wire, a line or the like. An ampule is provided in the hollow of the container and has a hollow breakable at a time of breaking the seal thereof. Two liquid substances for chemiluminescence are contained in the hollows of the container and the ampule, respectively, and are capable of performing chemiluminescence when mixed with each other in the container. The groove has an opening whose width is smaller than a bore of the groove, so that the groove is capable of clamping the article to be attached by elastic force from the container. A holder can be used for preventing the chemiluminescence device from dropping from the article.

Abstract: Reflecting and luminous layered material is provided which combines the advantages of a light reflective component and a luminescent component. The material includes a first layer of prismatic light reflective plastic material having an underlying surface formed with a plurality of minute prism-like formations projecting therefrom at regular spaced intervals and an overlying substantially smooth light transmissive surface. The material also includes a second layer of plastic luminescent material attached to the underlying surface of the prism-like formations. The layers are joined at a first region as by heat sealing, ultrasonic welding, sewing, or stapling into a unitary structure such that the prism-like formations are substantially destroyed. A second region is thereby defined at which the first layer and the second layer are physically distinct. An electroluminescent lamp is received in the second region and can be selectively energized.

Abstract: The including of an engagable flange with an article of human wearing apparel, such as a cap, that has a specific exterior ornamental configuration. An elongated, illuminatable, plastic, light tube, which includes an elongated resilient gap, is to be snapped onto the flange formed on the wearing apparel and is to be snugly retained thereon. The light tube is to be flexible so as to accommodate to the specific shape of flange. The illuminatable tube includes a liquid which is to be activatable which will cause the tube to glow for a period of time. Also, the body of the tube will contain a separate light activatable substance which can be used to cause the tube to emit light after expiration of the light from the liquid.

Abstract: A chemiluminiscent, disposable laryngoscope is disclosed. The device comprises a handle portion with an end and a blade portion which is integrally formed on the end of the handle portion. The blade points away from the handle portion substantially perpendicularly. Inside the blade there is disposed a container which, upon activation, provides chemiluminiscent light. The blade is, at least in portions thereof, formed of translucent material. The unit is selfcontained, self-lighting and disposable as a whole.

Abstract: A chemiluminescent detector is formed on a single crystal silicon substrate. A reaction unit is formed on and integral with a substrate. The reaction unit is for mixing a test sample with a chemiluminescent reagent and is formed on the substrate by anisotropic etching. The reaction unit includes a plurality of through-holes interconnected with grooves formed in the substrate. A detection unit, including a silicon photodetector, is also formed on and integral with the substrate and detects chemiluminescent light generated by a chemiluminescent reaction between the test sample and the chemiluminescent reagent. Introducing ports introduce the test sample and the chemiluminescent reagent into the reaction unit. A pair of glass plates sandwich the substrate.

Abstract: There is provided a flexible, thin, chemiluminescent device comprised of a back sheet having sealed thereto at its edges a windowed front sheet, separation means to divide the internal cavity into a larger and a smaller compartment, the larger compartment containing a contents-releasable receptacle for one part of a two-part chemiluminescent composition and an absorbent material in the larger compartment containing the second part of the composition external to the receptacle, the smaller compartment forming an exit passageway for gases, being in open communication with the larger compartment at its upstream end, and open to the atmosphere through a vent at its downstream end, whereby gases generated during storage and use can exit harmlessly without distorting or inflating the device. The smaller compartment may contain a gas porous component which acts to separate residual liquid from escaping gas thereby preventing unwanted liquid leakage from the chemiluminescent device.

Abstract: The instant invention teaches the use of conventional chemiluminescent constituents, admixed or separated, disposed within at least two juxtapose chambers in a parallel or helically woven pattern. The chamber each containing a distinct color that when viewed in placement of the instant invention, provides a combination color or rainbow type product that cannot be obtained by mixing dyes in a single chamber. The invention further providing a means for allowing new color combinations not available due to dye incompatibility.

Abstract: A toy balloon in or on which is attached at a predetermined position a light source structure capable of emitting light without generating a significant amount of heat. The light source structure can include a light stick over which is positioned a translucent envelope having a predetermined decorative peripheral shape; or a length of transparent or translucent small diameter flexible polymeric tubing having a central passageway in which mixed chemical substances are reacting to emit visible light, with the tubing extending around, through, or away from the outlet opening of the balloon.

Abstract: A line attachment means for use on a lightstick is disclosed whereby the lightstick can be easily attached to a line such as for fishing and easily removed after use.

Abstract: A plasticized vinyl halide or vinylidene halide polymer structure useful in a chemiluminescent lighting device is disclosed wherein said structure is prepared from vinyl halide or vinylidene halide polymers. The plasticizer is preferably a dibutyl phthalate solution of a chemiluminescent oxalate and a fluorescer that is incorporated into the structure. Addition of a hydrogen peroxide activator solution to the structure produces the glow of chemical light. The structure has good strength, flexibility, porosity and absorbance of the activator solution. A method for the preparation of the structure is also disclosed.

Abstract: There is provided a flexible, thin, rectangular, chemiluminescent device comprised of a back sheet of a laminated metal foil having heat sealed thereto at its edges a bi-component front sheet, the first component of which is a laminated metal foil and the second component of which is a transparent or translucent polyolefin sheet, said first and second components being heat sealed to each other at their adjacent latitudinal edge, from about 20% to about 50% of the surface area of said front sheet being comprised of said first component; temporary separation means positioned so as to divide the interior area of said device into two compartments, one under each of said components, the compartment under said second component having positioned therein an absorbent material containing a solvent solution of an oxalate and, optionally, a fluorescer, and the compartment under said first component containing an activator solution.