Abstract: In one embodiment of the present invention, there is provided an apparatus for suspending a light source such as a flashlight and amplifying the light emanating from the flashlight. The apparatus comprises a plate having a longitudinal axis, a top surface and a bottom surface. There is a means for removably retaining a fight source and a hanging means. A method for illuminating a space using the described apparatus is also provided.

Abstract: A head covering and lamp system comprising a head covering having a central section formed as a strip of fabric with a pocket formed therein. The head covering has a rear section formed with two strips to allow for the positioning on a wearer's head. The head covering also has a relatively stiff forward section constituting a bill extending forwardly for shielding purposes. A lamp has a housing with a forward end and a rearward end including a bulb to project light. A bracket assembly is provided for coupling the lamp to the head covering comprising an interior member formed generally in the shape of a C with upwardly directed free ends and axially aligned cylindrical first members with bearing plates radially disposed teeth.

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 universal track light mounting system for mounting luminaires or other components to track lighting tracks of different sizes. The system includes a universal track clamp having first and second brackets that mount around the outside of a track. One bracket engages the top and one side of the track while the other engages the top and one other side of the track. A clamp fastener adjustably interconnects the brackets. A third bracket may be provided to anchor the clamp fastener to one of the first and second brackets. The adjustable interconnection enables the universal track clamp to mount to tracks of different sizes. To accommodate luminaires of different sizes, the clamp has several attachment positions, which also provide a coarse adjustment of the width of the clamp. Because luminaires are mounted to the track by a clamp around the outside of the track, a separate power adapter is provided to connect the luminaire to power conductors inside the track.

Abstract: Two embodiments for an illumination system are described as a lighting system for computer keyboards and copy text holders and any related printed materials. The first embodiment, a novel keyboard lighting fixture, which is the principal device and includes a base for securing to the underside of keyboards or directly onto a work station, fixed or movable, thereby stabilizing the light fixture to allow pivoting of the housing. The pivoting of the housing to a desired operational position energizes the system which is powered by a plug-in transformer. The second embodiment, the copy text illuminator, is half the size of the keyboard light and is powered by a cord that connects the two light fixtures, making it an auxiliary fixture, to the keyboard light. The cord allows total flexibility and the employment of Velcro pads on each end together with a Velcro strap, enables placement of this light fixture on horizontal or vertical work surfaces.

Abstract: A light holder for mounting a decorative light is provided. The light holder in accordance with the present invention may include a base member and a light support. The base member and light support are preferably formed of extruded plastic. The base member preferably has a first end which forms a hook portion adapted to be attachable to a gutter and a second end adapted to be insertable between overlapping shingles of a roof. The light support is configured to hold a decorative light and may include an attaching member to secure the light support to the base member.

Abstract: A Christmas lamp socket is provided. The socket has a flexible hooked projection on an outer circumference thereof and a group of cords passed through a bottom thereof. Each group of cords are passed through several sockets of the kind. One of a first group of cords is passed into flexible hooked projection of sockets linked by other group of cords such that the sockets are combined to have various patterns for decoration.

Abstract: A holder clamp assembly having a compressible, substantially spherical gripping member with a centrally located cavity, a compressing mechanism, a mounting bracket, and optionally a swivel joint. The cavity of the gripping member is a channel for receiving the barrel of a flashlight or other substantially cylindrical and elongated section of a device. The gripping member while holding the device may pivot inside the compressing mechanism. The compressing mechanism constricts the gripping member around the device holding the device in place. The optional swivel joint connects the compressing mechanisms to the mounting bracket. When the optional swivel joint is used, the mounting bracket once tightened on a substrate holds the swivel joint in place. One member of the mounting bracket when inverted relative to the other members, enables clamping onto smaller substrates.

Abstract: A helmet rigid flashlight bracket that is replaceably and securingly attachable to a portion of a brim of a helmet that is wearable by a user and replaceably and securingly receives a flashlight of a variety of different flashlights each of which has a handle portion and a light emitting portion that emits a light beam that points substantially at eye level in a forward direction of the user that includes a face plate, flashlight maintaining apparatus, a substantially C-shaped channel, and face plate clamping apparatus. The face plate has a lower portion. The flashlight maintaining apparatus is disposed on the face plate and replaceably and securingly maintains the handle portion of the flashlight of the variety of different flashlights to the face plate. The substantially C-shaped channel is disposed on the lower portion of the face plate in an orientation so as to be parallel to the light beam that emits from the light emitting portion of the flashlight of the variety of different flashlights.

Abstract: A barbecue grill light (10) comprising a housing (12). A structure (14) is for mounting the housing (12) to a side platform board (16) of a barbecue grill (18), having a cooking grate (20). An elongate flexible gooseneck shaft (22) has a lower end connected to the housing (12). An assembly (24) for illuminating is affixed to an upper end of the elongate flexible gooseneck shaft (22). The illuminating assembly (24) can be directed at food (26) cooking on the cooking grate (20) of the barbecue grill (18) at night, to allow a person using the barbecue grill (18) to see the food (26) cooking.

Abstract: A holder clamp assembly having a compressible, substantially spherical gripping member with a centrally located cavity, a compressing mechanism, a mounting bracket, and optionally a swivel joint. The cavity of the gripping member is a channel for receiving the barrel of a flashlight or other substantially cylindrical and elongated section of a device. The gripping member while holding the device may pivot inside the compressing mechanism. The compressing mechanism constricts the gripping member around the device holding the device in place. The optional swivel joint connects the compressing mechanisms to the mounting bracket. When the optional swivel joint is used, the mounting bracket once tightened on a substrate holds the swivel joint in place. One member of the mounting bracket when inverted relative to the other members, enables clamping onto smaller substrates.

Abstract: A fluorescent light fixture 203 replaces a PAR lamp in an existing installation without the need to rewire the installation. The replacement fixture includes a screw-in plug corresponding to the standard base of a PAR lamp and wiring between the plug and the new fixture. A tubular member receives and attaches to a PAR fixture at one end thereof; and attaches to a replacement fixture at the other end. The tubular member has stepped inside diameters to accept a variety of fixtures; and a set screw and locking nut lock the adapter to the PAR fixture.

Abstract: An illuminated safety device including: a light array including a plurality of light emitting devices that individually emit light in a sequence; a transparent enclosure having a cavity therein containing the fight array; and a spiraled securing member in connection with the transparent enclosure in a manner to allow the securing member to support the transparent enclosure when the spiral of the securing member is positioned about a support. The spiral is preferably described by a decreasing length radius sweeping a line through at least a four-hundred-eighty (480.degree.) degree arc.

Abstract: A desk lamp including a tripod including a fixing plate and three supporting legs, an electrical socket fixedly mounted in a center hole of the fixing plate, a light bulb fitted in the electrical socket, and an inverted conical lampshade having a lower end fixedly engaged with the electrical socket, whereby the desk lamp can be easily assembled by the consumer.

Abstract: A system for controlling the light cast by a studio light (8) comprises a collapsible light diffuser or soft box (4) having open opposite ends and a light-reflective inner surface for diffusing light passing therethrough. A number of support brackets (40) extend along the outer surface of the soft box and a number of adjustable clamps (6) couple the support brackets to the working end of a light casing (12) so that the soft box is fixed to the light casing for movement therewith. The soft box can be quickly assembled and reassembled for movement between different locations, and it is sufficiently rigid to remain self-supporting when the light source is moved around or redirected. The system further includes a collapsible light container or snoot (10) telescopically coupled to the soft box for adjusting the amount of diffusion of the light to contain or direct the diffused light to a general area on the set.

Abstract: A light-string holder (20) has two hubs (38) with a plurality of receptacles (40). One of the hubs (38) attaches to an external suspension device (24). The light-string holder (20) has a plurality of lamp-cluster holders (34) fabricated from a translucent material. The lamp-cluster holders (34) have a central beam member (58) with two connectors (46) configured to mate with corresponding receptacles (40) on each hub (38), and a tapered straight edge (70) configured to mate with the other tapered straight edges (70) of the other lamp-cluster holders (34), and a peripheral beam member (60) with a plurality of lamp clamps (32) recessed below the peripheral edge (74) of the peripheral beam member (60).

Abstract: An improved display sign (10) comprising an extruded frame (12). A rear panel (14) is provided. An element (16) is for mounting the perimeter of the rear panel (14) in a removable manner to a back portion of the extruded frame (12). An inner transparent panel (18) is placed within a front portion of the extruded frame (12), so that the perimeter (18) will butt against an inner portion of the extruded frame (12). A front transparent panel (20) is also provided. An element (22) is for mounting the perimeter of the front transparent panel (20) in a removable manner to the inner transparent panel (18), so that a sign (24) can fit between the inner transparent panel (18) and the front transparent panel (20). A facility (26) within the extruded frame (12) between the rear panel (14) and the inner transparent panel (18) is for producing light, so as to illuminate the sign (24) therein.

Abstract: An improved lamp holder assembly includes an electrical bulb base member which has its lower end inserted into a cavity in a socket member, and is removably retained therein by an annular-shaped cap member removably locked onto the upper end of the socket member. the annular cap member has a radially extending u-shaped clamping element which includes dual arms integrally molded onto the cap member, together with an adjacent u-shaped wire guide element. The wire guide element can attach the socket member onto the lamp holder electrical wires, and the u-shaped clamping element can be used for attaching the lamp holder assembly onto a separate structure or surface, so as to form together with other lamp holder assemblies a decorative lighted structure such an animal or tree.

Abstract: An apparatus comprises an imaging camera including a frame part and a tubular lamp for providing light for the camera. The apparatus further comprises a device connected between the frame part of the camera and an end of the lamp for (i) grounding out electrostatic charge on an outer surface of the lamp, (ii) dissipating heat generated by the lamp and (iii) gradually correcting brightness roll-off at the end of the lamp to produce a uniform illumination of an imaging field of the camera. The device includes (i) a reflector portion for reflecting light from the lamp and (ii) a locating portion for locating the reflector portion relative to the lamp such that light reflected from the reflector portion cooperates with light from the lamp to gradually correct brightness roll-off at the end of the lamp to produce the uniform illumination of the imaging field of the camera.

Abstract: A bracket for mounting wire, especially strings of lights, to interior or exterior structures. The bracket has a body with a counterbored fastener throughbore. The body extends out from the throughbore on either side and includes at least two differently-sized channels for receiving wire. The channels are formed in a face of the body held flush against the structure by the fastener. The throughbore thus extends perpendicular to the channels through the body. A number of brackets clamp portions of the wire close to each light to the structure enabling uniform orientation of the lights therefrom. The bracket is made of clear material to be less conspicuous. The material is preferably acrylic to extend the life of the bracket from exposure when installed on the exterior of a building.

Abstract: A rotative and lightable ornament apparatus has a miniature electrical input line (1) in electrical communication with a circuit that is branched to lines leading to at least one miniature electrical motor (3) and to at least one miniature electrical outlet (2) for optional lighting and electrical rotation. The input line can be a Christmas tree light plug (6) and the miniature outlet for optional lighting and electrical actuation can be a miniature light socket (8) for a miniature light (9), flasher (52), or other miniature lamps. Circuitry for branching from the input line can include a plurality of electrically connected zener diodes (28) to offset pulsating electrical effects of a flasher on the miniature motor.

Abstract: A signalling apparatus, for a bicycle, has a battery assembly and horn assembly housing. A horn assembly sound modulation housing is attached to the battery assembly and horn assembly in a central housing. There is a first turn signal light housing hingedly connected to the battery assembly and horn assembly housing. Another embodiment has telescoping signal light housings. There is a removable, single directional lens on the first turn signal light housing and two reflector lens on the first turn signal light housing. A second turn signal light housing is hingedly connected to the battery assembly and horn assembly housing. There is a removable, single directional lens on the second turn signal light housing and two second reflector lens on the second turn signal light housing. A first turn signal light and a second turn signal light is in their respective turn signal light housings.

Abstract: A light clip for holding a light bulb with an attachment portion for removably mounting the light clip to a support surface such as a shingle or gutter without putting holes in the gutters or shingles. The attachment portion has mechanism with a plurality of discrete stop positions, and cooperates with a bulb holder having connecting prongs. The mechanism with discrete stops cooperates with the prongs to mount the bulb holder to the attachment portion and to provide a plurality of discrete angular positions of a bulb carried by the bulb holder with respect to the attachment portion. The gutter attachment portion is capable of mounting onto a wide variety of gutter shapes.

Abstract: A universal bulb holder including a base member having at one end thereof opposed first trapping members having sufficient flexibility to grip a C-7 or C-9 Christmas bulb and mounting mechanism at the other end thereof. Opposed second trapping members are intermediate the first trapping members and the mounting mechanism to trap and hold a mini-bulb socket therebetween in order to provide a bulb holder for a C-7, C-9 or mini-bulb. The bulb holder may be combined with a light clip having an attachment portion for removably mounting the light clip to a support surface such as a shingle or gutter and mechanism carried by the attachment portion having a plurality of discrete stop position which cooperates with the bulb holder.

Abstract: A flashlight stand and wrist mount comprising a molded high-impact resistant plastic base shaped to facilitate the hands-free positioning of a flashlight in any desired direction. The device additionally comprises straps which can encircle the forearm of a person or similarly sized object allowing an attached flashlight to be carried or mounted on the arm or other object. A flashlight can be attached to the base utilizing one or more rings attached to a pivot point on the base, allowing for directional adjustment of the flashlight.

Abstract: An illumination system for a mountain bicycle is disclosed. The disclosed system comprises a long-term, high power battery pack encapsulated in an impervious jacket of compressible material, which combination is reliably and securely compression-fit into an open water bottle cage, in lieu of a water bottle, and electrically connected to a source of artificial light.

Abstract: A decorative lighting arrangement includes a support, especially a stake driven into the ground, and a lighting fixture including a socket and a light bulb mounted in the socket. A coupling connects the lighting fixture to the support so that the light bulb and at least a predominant portion of the socket are disposed upwardly of an upper region of the support to be visible thereat.

Abstract: A lampholder for decorative strings of lights comprises at least two clips, one of which is radially oriented, the other of which is axially oriented, the axially oriented clip being formed as an extension of the radially oriented clip. Preferably a second axially oriented clip is provided in diametrically and axially opposed relationship to the first axial clip. The clips permit the lampholders to be secured to widely different types of supports that may be adventitiously found in a dwelling structure or that may be easily provided and attached thereto, and in different orientations, thereby facilitating the decoration of the dwelling. Suitably and preferably the clips are integrally molded with the body of the lampholder.

Abstract: A holster for a flash light having a barrel and having a lamp housing wider than that barrel comprises a sheath for part of the flashlight having a first bore adapted to receive the lamp housing, and having a narrower second bore adapted to receive the barrel. Holster and flashlight combinations may use that holster. In one such combination, the flashlight has its barrel extending through the first and second bores of the sheath of the holster, and has its lamp housing projecting from such barrel above the first bore of that sheath. In another combination, the flashlight has its lamp housing in the first bore of the sheath, and has its barrel projecting from the lamp housing above the holster.

Abstract: A clamping and connecting structure for a track light includes a track unit and a clamping unit. The track unit consists of a track with two grooves each of which receives a packing strip accommodating a lead wire. The clamping unit consists of a clamping sleeve with locking holes at both ends, a pair of clamping pieces each having an upper bent guide strip and a lower through hole, a pair of bent connecting pieces each having an upper through hole and a lower through hole, and a connecting sleeve with insert holes in one side. Screws are used to lock the upper through holes of the connecting pieces and the lower through holes of the clamping pieces to the clamping sleeve such that the guide strips are in contact with the lead wires held by the packing strips of the track. Screws are further used to lock the lower through holes of the connecting pieces to the connecting sleeve, the insert holes of which may receive insert means of a lamp.

Abstract: A decorative lighting mount is described, including a plastic body with a flexible integral mounting clip for attaching the mount to a support, and an integral flexible socket receiving clip for reception of a decorative light bulb socket. The mounting clip includes a pair of opposed yieldable clip arms forming a support receiving opening therebetween. The socket receiving clip defines a socket receiving opening and includes an axially split side wall in a frusto-conical configuration to releasably receive a portion of a decorative light bulb socket. The socket receiving clip includes a retainer projecting radially into the socket receiving opening to abut a decorative light bulb socket to prevent axial motion of the bulb socket within the socket receiving clip in one direction.

Abstract: A clamping device which includes an elongate element, a fixed jaw coupled to the elongate element, a movable jaw slidable along the elongate element, and a clamping mechanism coupled to the movable jaw operative to move the movable jaw towards the fixed jaw slightly while being clamped to the elongate element.

Abstract: An arrangement for mounting decorative lights on a variety of external building structures, including roof shingles, soffits, vinyl or metal gutters or the like, includes a mounting member having a support portion including at least one substantially cylindrical confining portion for receiving a portion of the respective decorative light. The mounting member further includes a mounting portion including a central portion extending substantially along the same plane as the support portion, and a pair of angled lateral portions flanking the central portion and extending out of the plane and back to it as considered in a direction away from the support portion. The central portion and the pair of lateral portions are operative for engaging oppositely facing surfaces of the respective building structure to at least frictionally detain the mounting member and, thus, the decorative light in place on the building structure.

Abstract: A warning light device includes a base for receiving a warning light member and having a pair of panels laterally extended outward. A pair of hooks are secured to one of the panels for hooking the base to the back support of the bicycle. Two securing members may engage with the dust shield of the bicycle and two bolts may secure the securing members to the panel so as to secure the base to the bicycle. The base includes a magnet member secured in the bottom portion for attaching the warning light device to the upper portion of the vehicle.

Abstract: A miniature discharge lamp tube holder having clamp, and stake is disclosed. The miniature discharge lamp tube holder snaps to the mid section of a small diameter discharge lamp, and has a stake end that may be inserted into a formed hole in the lamp housing, or may be pressed directly, or with the help of heat, into the body of the lamp housing to thereby securely couple to the lamp housing, and securely clam to the lamp housing. The one piece support is easily installed, and still accurately holds the lamp. The support allows easy insertion and removal of the lamp, acts to dampen lamp vibration, and allows the tube to slide axially during thermal expansion and contraction. The support also minimizes the dark spot caused while holding the lamp, and minimally interferes with projected light.

Abstract: A remote control illuminating and magnifying device for illuminating and magnifying the buttons of a remote control device. The inventive device includes a main body which can be positioned and secured adjacent to a remote control device. A plurality of lights are mounted relative to the main body for illuminating the keys or buttons of the remote control device. A magnifying glass is supported relative to the main body and can be adjustably positioned over a portion of the remote control to magnify the buttons thereof to allow for operation of the remote control in dim lighting conditions and by individuals with reduced visual capacity.

Abstract: A holder is described for maintaining a flashlight or other instrumentality at a desired location. The holder includes an interface unit which is securable to a gripping device, such as vise grip pliers. A connector for the instrumentality also is provided as part of the combination, which connector is attachable to the interface unit.

Abstract: An adjustable drop light apparatus includes a lamp assembly connected to and supported by a handle assembly. A protective housing assembly is supported by the handle assembly and protects the light bulb of the lamp assembly. An orientation adjustment assembly is attached to the protective housing assembly, and a suspension assembly is adjustably connected to the orientation adjustment assembly. The suspension assembly includes a magnet retainer which retains a magnet. The suspension assembly also includes a hook assembly connected to the magnet. The magnet includes a retention well. The hook assembly includes a pivot bracket connected to the magnet within the retention well, and the hook assembly includes a selectably pivotable hook which is pivotally connected to the pivot bracket. The retention well has a well depth; the selectably pivotable hook has a hook thickness; and the well depth is greater than the hook thickness enabling the pivotable hook to be stored within the retention well.

Abstract: The present invention pertains, generally, to the lighting of darkened areas. More particularly, it pertains to a light removably affixed to a cap worn on the head which permits the wearer to see and perform functions in the dark with both hands free. More particularly, it is a fluorescent light on a cap which light is detachable for placement to another site.

Abstract: A light clip for holding a light bulb with an attachment portion for removably mounting the light clip to a support surface such as a shingle or gutter without putting holes in the gutters or shingles. The attachment portion has mechanism with a plurality of discrete stop positions, and cooperates with a bulb holder having connecting prongs. The mechanism with discrete stops cooperates with the prongs to mount the bulb holder to the attachment portion and to provide a plurality of discrete angular positions of a bulb carried by the bulb holder with respect to the attachment portion. The gutter attachment portion is capable of mounting onto a wide variety of gutter shapes.

Abstract: A mounting bracket assembly that enables a flashlight to be retroactively coupled to an optical device such as a night vision scope. The mounting bracket assembly includes an adaptor that engages the housing of the optical device proximate the objective lens of the optical device. A bracket is provided that clamps around the adaptor, whereby the adaptor rigidly joins the bracket to the optical device. An aperture is formed through a section of the bracket. The aperture is sized to receive and retain the cylindrical body of a flashlight with an interference fit, thereby coupling the flashlight to the optical device. A threaded bore is disposed at the bottom of the bracket. The threaded bore is sized to receive the threaded connector of a tripod or other similar static support. As a result, by coupling the bracket to a tripod or similar static support, the entire optical device can be supported.

Abstract: A light canister for protruding and typically exterior building corners has support brackets, a vertical groove to accommodate the corner, and hooks inside the groove to engage the support bracket. The bracket has two corner contact plates connected by a protruding connection forming a space between the wall and itself when the bracket is attached. The hooks are dimensioned to fit snugly within the space. Both are conveniently V shaped.

Abstract: This invention relates to a base structure for a three-section type third braking light which can be converted into a triangular failure warning light. The base structure having a base seat and a supporting seat can be mounted inside the rear windscreen glass of an automobile, and the base seat is provided with pivot axes for the adjustment of the mounting angle of the third braking light supported by the supporting seat. The supporting seat is provided with several engaging projections or Velcro tapes for being conveniently positioning the third braking light which can be converted into a triangular failure warning light when needed if an automobile is in failure.

Abstract: A portable lamp assembly (10) consisting of a lamp housing (12) that incorporates a quartz halogen lamp (50) and that features an articulated lamp-housing support (20). The support (20) consists of a U-shaped bracket (22) having a horizontal member (22A) and two side members (22B). The side members are swivelly attached to the lower section (12B) of the housing (12). To the bottom surface of the horizontal member (22A) is attached a clevis structure (26) to which is swivelly attached a first end (28A) of a clamp support link (28). The second end (28B) of the support link is rigidly attached to a first handle (30A) of a spring-loaded clamp (30). The clamp (30) functions as a third leg that when positioned vertically and used in combination with a pair of legs (24) that extend from the structure (20), allows the assembly (10) to be stably placed upon a horizontal surface.

Abstract: A lighting system includes a string of light units connected by electrical wiring and a holder assembly for receiving the light units at spaced intervals. The holder assembly includes a base and a pair of sidewalls extending therefrom, which collectively form a channel or passage extending longitudinally and receiving the electrical wiring. The holder assembly has a closed configuration with the sidewalls converging at a relatively closed mouth and an open configuration with a light unit received between the sidewalls. The holder assembly comprises a resilient, flexible material which accommodates closed configurations of the holder assembly between respective light unit locations. The light system can be mounted on a supporting structure by a suitable fastener attached to the holder assembly base.

Abstract: A clip for supporting miniature Christmas lights at any of a plurality of locations comprising a one-piece clip fabricated of a plastic material with limited resilience. A light supporting component is formed in a generally C-shaped configuration about a vertical axis of rotation. The supporting component is greater than 180 degrees and less than 190 degrees. A second component is formed integrally with the first component. The second component is adapted to be secured to a recipient surface to maintain the first component and the supportive bulb in a vertical orientation.

Abstract: A generally L-shaped bracket for supporting and displaying a decorative light bulb and socket assembly is formed of resilient material and has a flat horizontal base portion, a contiguous vertical face portion at one end of the base portion extending outwardly perpendicular thereto, at least one aperture in the base portion for receiving various types of fasteners to secure the horizontal base portion to a generally flat surface, and an aperture in the vertical face portion defined by a circular hole near its outwardly extended end of sufficient diameter to partially encircle the neck portion of the light bulb and an adjoining narrow opening extending outwardly from the circular hole to the exterior of the vertical face portion which is smaller in width than the neck portion of the light bulb.

Abstract: A clip light source constructed to be mountable onto a brim of a hat includes a light source housing for housing a light source and a battery housing electrically coupled to the light source housing. The light source housing and the battery housing are mounted to the brim of the hat such that the brim is intermediate the light source housing and the battery housing when mounted thereon. The light source housing can rotate 360.degree. about a plane parallel to the brim of the hat.

Abstract: An arrangement for mounting a miniature light on a tree branch includes a mounting member that has a first end portion forming a first channel for receiving a portion of the miniature light, and a bifurcated second end portion forming a recess for receiving a portion of a respective branch that is situated at the location at which the miniature light is to be placed. The recess has at least two portions respectively bounded by at least two substantially circularly cylindrical surfaces of different diameter. The recess portions open into one another at respective cusps separating the recess portions from one another. The cylindrical surface diameters decrease from one of the recess portions to another in a direction toward the one end portion and are so chosen as to enable the respective recess portions to individually accommodate and frictionally engage the branch portion having thicknesses within a wide range.

Abstract: A tree stand locating device including a first housing unit that has a front face, a rear face, and a pair of side panels. The first housing unit has an alarm clock mechanism with a clock body. The side panels of the first housing unit each have a pile-type fastener assembly attached. The rear panel has a cover section positioned along a lower portion. Included is a second housing unit that is coupled to the first housing unit along a bottom panel. Provided is a strap that has the interior surface of the first end and the second end each with a pile-type fastener assembly thereon for coupling the pile-type fastener assembly of each side panel of the first housing unit. A light mechanism is positioned within the second housing unit and activated when a preset time on the clock arrives. Lastly, a switch mechanism directs the time counted to send a current to the light mechanism, when the first housing unit is hung from the limb above a tree stand.