Abstract: A mailbox light assembly for illuminating an inside of a standard mailbox upon opening of the mailbox's door. The mailbox light assembly includes housing, a light source, a power source and a normally closed pushbutton door switch. The housing has an upper surface that is designed to abut a top inside surface of a standard mailbox. A pair of clips is used to couple the housing to the top inside surface of the mailbox. The light source provides illumination to an inside of the mailbox and is positioned in the housing. The power source provides power to the light source and is also positioned in the housing. The door switch is electrically coupled between the light source and the power source and is activated when a door of the mailbox is not covering an opening to the mailbox.

Abstract: The invention relates to an adjustable flashlight case for supporting a rectangular shaped flashlight and includes an open front flashlight holder for releasably receiving the flashlight and a U-shaped clip enabling attachment of the case to a support or to the user's person, such as by attachment to an article of clothing or the like. The clip is pivotally connected to the back side of the flashlight holder and has an integral flexible tongue on which is formed a plurality of detent protrusions or nubs for mutual cooperation with a plurality of recesses formed on the holder circumferentially about and concentric to the pivot axis so as to enable pivotal adjustment of the holder relative to the clip, thereby facilitating selective angular orientation of the flashlight beam when supported by the case.

Abstract: A cemetery monument illuminator includes a lamp hood, at least one lamp partially enclosed by the lamp hood, a monument clamp fixed to the lamp hood, a solar panel attached to the monument clamp, and electronic circuit elements electrically connected to the at least one lamp and the solar panel, with the electronic circuit elements adapted and arranged to store energy generated by the solar panel, sense darkness exterior to the illuminator, and supply energy to the at least one lamp when darkness is sensed.

Abstract: Structure for supporting a lighting fixture includes a connector hook assembly releasably connected to a connector element extending from a support canopy. The connector hook assembly includes two relatively moveable connector hook members biased to a closed condition by a spring. One of the connector hook members has an internally threaded base for connection to a lamp suspension arm. Wiring passes from the suspension arm through an area formed by the internal threads of the base and through an aperture formed in the internally threaded connector hook member.

Abstract: An accessory cartridge for removable reception in a specialized lighting fixture. A circular cartridge ring is provided with an internal lower flange, for supporting one or more flat, circular, disc-like accessory elements, such as filters. Retainer clips are positioned to engage at least the uppermost one of the disc-like accessory elements, such that one or more of the disc-like accessory elements may be easily installed within the cartridge ring and the entire series thereof automatically retained therein by engagement of at least the uppermost accessory element. The entire cartridge is designed to be bodily installed in or removed from the lighting fixture, to facilitate expeditious changing of accessory elements utilized with the lighting fixture. Preferentially, the lighting fixture is provided with a hingedly connected front barrel portion, which is constructed to receive and support the cartridge.

Abstract: A light transmitting device for attachment to a stethoscope headpiece which provides for reversible engagement of the device to the headpiece so that the same can be removed such as for repairs or replacement of batteries. The transmitting device provides a source of light without interfering with the operation of the stethoscope and can be provided without retooling the stethoscope to accommodate a source of light.

Abstract: A holder for a light bulb, wherein the bulb is connected to a reflector, for example for vehicular lamps. The reflector has its rear provided with brackets of such a configuration that a cap flange of the bulb, and recesses present therein, fit in the brackets in such a way that the bulb sets in its position. The brackets are provided with opposing lips, against which the cap flange rests and the cap flange is securable to the lips by means of U-shaped gripping jaws of the holder.

Abstract: A novel attachment and mounting system for a portable handheld flashlight is provided. A universal mounting bracket including a central raised channel portion and mounting tabs connected thereto is configured to slideably receive a flashlight. The bracket includes several configurations that are tailored to the mounting conditions required. For example, the bracket includes fastener, magnetic and strap mounting configurations. Further, the channel section may be mounted in a pivotable fashion to the mounting tab to allow rotation of the flashlight mounted thereto. The flashlight includes a clip on the back thereof that is slideably received in the channel section to facilitate easy mounting and dismounting of the flashlight in the bracket.

Abstract: A handstrap for hand support of a flashlight having an elongated body, a head end and a tailcap includes a relatively rigid generally annular attachment element for mounting on the flashlight body, and a strap having an end secured to an elastomeric generally annular retaining member adapted for releasable mounting on the flashlight body. With the attachment element mounted on the flashlight body and the flashlight gripped in the palm of the user's hand with the fingers generally encircling the flashlight body, and with a free end of the strap looped about the attachment element, the elastomeric retaining member is attached to the flashlight body so that the strap overlies the back of the hand. The free end of the strap is then drawn through the attachment element in a manner enabling the strap to be folded back upon and secured to itself so as to snugly retain the flashlight in the palm of the user's hand.

Abstract: A flashlight holder is provided for removably attaching a flashlight to a tubular handle of a handheld fishing net. The flashlight holder has a first resilient clamp assembly that clamps over the tubular handle of the fishing net. The first resilient clamp assembly includes a generally tubular sleeve having an opening along one side that allows the tubular structure to expand and snap over the outer surface of the tubular handle of the fishing net. In one embodiment, the flashlight holder is attached to the flashlight by a second resilient clamp assembly that snaps over the tubular housing of the flashlight. In another embodiment, the flashlight holder is attached to the flashlight by an adhesive or by making the flashlight holder integral with the housing of the flashlight. A safety strap is provided to ensure the flashlight holder does not become detached inadvertently from the handle of the fishing net.

Abstract: A safety device includes a base section having arms extended from a first end. Securing straps are connected to the arms for holding the device in place. The base has a recess in one section of the base wherein a illuminating is placed. The illuminating includes Light Emitting Diodes that may be powered by a cable conducting electricity from an associated power source.

Abstract: A reflective fishing-light-and-heater bracket has a base plate (1) that is designedly rectangular and made to rest on a gunwale of a boat for supporting a gas light (4) and a reflector (5). The base plate includes a gunwale attachment on an attachment end, a light attachment on an attachment end and the reflector on top of the attachment end. The gunwale attachment is adaptable for attachment to all foreseeable gunwales, docks and piers. The base plate includes leg-rod apertures (13) that receive leg rods (14) for being positioned on surfaces (15) or that receive lines for being hung from a hanger. The light attachment includes a cannister basket (12) and a light holder. The reflector includes back-light apertures (38) for selective back lighting. The base plate can be positioned for facing the reflector outwardly or inwardly at variable angles from a boat, pier, a marine structure (21) or water-side surface (15).

Abstract: A power outlet with night-vision function, which at least comprising a housing, an outlet and plug module, a step-down and rectification circuit and a LED, characterized in: the outlet and plug module, step-down and rectification circuit and the LED are configured prior and then positioned in a mold, further, filled a insulating material into the mold so as to form the housing; wherein, upon the outlet and plug module connecting electrically to a AC power, the step-down and rectification circuit step-down and rectifies the AC power into a DC power and provides to the LED, such that the LED could emit various lights in various patterns so as to improve the visibility of the power outlet and replace a night-lamp in a chamber or a garden.

Abstract: A work light for work or task areas which uses light-emitting diodes (LEDs) as the source of light. LED clusters are mounted on a circuit board which is located in a housing. The LED work lights may be powered by conventional 120 or 240-volt electrical outlets, a DC generator, a battery, a battery pack, or a car adapter.

Abstract: A lighted ornamental device, kit and associated method of using the kit to illuminate the lighted ornamental device is disclosed. The device comprises a miniature light set attached to a plurality of interconnected adjoined cups. The miniature light set includes: an electrical plug; at least two electrical wires operatively connected to the electrical plug; and a plurality of lighting elements operatively connected to the electrical wires, in which each lighting element has: a base attached to the electrical wires; and a light emitter operatively connected to the two electrical wires. The plurality of interconnected adjoined cups is attached to the miniature light set forming a geometrical figure, such as a sphere.

Abstract: An attachable book mirror device enables the reader of a textual document to view the facial expressions of the young adult, child, toddler, or baby who is listening in close proximity to the reader. The listener can also view the mechanical lip movements of the reader to thereby shorten process of learning to read. The attachable book mirror includes a shell for housing the optically human visual spectrum reflective material that is pivotally connected to a base used to attach to the covers of books or any other suitable document. The reflective material can be adjusted in any allowable position, holding its last position due to certain equal but opposite forces that are generated by certain internal components such as a spring contained within the base that helps create a lasting static contact frictional force. An adjustable light may be pivotally attached to the book mirror.

Abstract: Computer light structure with extensible electric conductive wire, including a main body, a housing, an upper cover and a plug unit. A clip device and a lighting device are disposed on the main body. The housing encloses a lower side of the main body to define an interior space in which a winding device is accommodated. The clip device serves to clip an external article such as the panel of a portable computer for fixing the lighting device thereon to provide sufficient illumination. After used, the electric conductive wire can be quickly and smoothly wound back by the winding device to avoid tangle of the wire. In addition, the plug unit is clipped by the clip device to avoid random placement.

Abstract: A combination fastener and separate, manually operable lighting device includes a pair of complimentary fastener members for releasably securing portions of a portable carrying case, such as a lady's handbag, in a closed position when mating surfaces of the complementary members are placed in contact with each other. The lighting device includes a light emitting diode (LED), battery and switch, and an optional programmed microprocessor controller, that is removably secured to a first member of the pair of fastener members. The lighting device is deactivated when the mating surfaces are placed proximate to each other and is activated to illuminate an interior of the accessory when the surfaces are separated. The lighting device utilizes a reed switch which responds to a proximate magnetic force and the complimentary member includes a magnet so that the powers to the LED is turned off when the mating surfaces are brought into contact with each other.

Abstract: A warning light of bicycle comprises a flashlight comprising a battery compartment including spaced, arcuate projections around a forward extension, a rear holed tab for connection to a lanyard, and a bottom slot; a cylindrical LED carrier assembly including rear contacts electrically interconnecting cells and LEDs; and a cylindrical head assembly including inner recesses engaged with $ projections by turning the head assembly a small angle about the battery compartment; and a clip assembly releasably secured around a tube component of the bicycle, an upper seat having two arcuate wings for clamping the battery compartment, a latch member inserted into the slot for fastening the flashlight, and a flexible tab adapted to press down to clear the latch member from the slot for disengaging the flashlight from the clip assembly.

Abstract: An object holder/illumination system for holding and/or positioning a first object with respect to a second object and illuminating the first object by accessing power from the second object. The system is especially useful as a copyholder/illumination system used in conjunction with a computing system such as a laptop computer, desktop or other portable electronic device.

Abstract: An illumination device, comprising in combination an elongated portable carrier including a housing and a longitudinal elongated window; multiple LEDs carried to emit light toward and through the window; and circuitry associated with the housing to supply electrical power to the LEDs, the circuitry incorporating resistor, capacitor and diode elements to reduce AC input voltage to a level for supply to the LEDs.

Abstract: An electric light for work comprises an electric light body having a grip part formed in the shape of a stick; an engagement member formed in the shape of a C letter, one of fixing and engaging fixedly and detachably with a back end of the grip part of the electric light body; and a support stand attached via a rotatable member which can rotate more than 120 degrees with adding the power more than predetermined quantity to a back end portion of a approximately center part of the engagement member, capable of adhering fixedly to the metal surface by magnetism so that the grip part of the electric light body adheres rotatably to the metal face at 90 degrees or more, and the electric light for work an be used under such condition.

Abstract: A light fixture having a support system for holding the light fixture during installation, thereby allowing the user to have both hands free for wiring. The system includes a bracket configured to be mounted to an electrical box. A tether extends from the light fixture and has a connecting element for releasably attaching the tether to the bracket.

Abstract: A flexible light emitting diode (LED) lamp. The flexible LED lamp includes a base, an LED lamp head, and a flexible mid region disposed between the base and the LED lamp head. The LED lamp head is detachable or replaceable to obtain different colors, upgrade to improved LED lighting technology, or replace a defective component. The LED lamp head includes one or more LEDs coupled to a printed circuit board and a lens to spread the light generated by the LEDs to provide a larger area of illumination. The base of the flexible LED lamp has a clip to couple an object, such as a music stand, table or a book case. The flexible mid region allows the LED lamp head to be moved into a position where illumination is desired.

Abstract: A lamp holder for comprises a socket having an axis, a part extending substantially at right angles to the axis, and at least one first snap connector; a base having an axis, a tubular stem including an inner end connected to the base, a first clamping member in the base adjacent the inner end of the stem, and at least one second snap connector engageble with the first snap connector, the socket and the base being connectable co-axially together upon being pressed against each other in a direction substantially parallel to the axes; and a second clamping member supported in the base adjacent the inner end of the stem for movement from an inoperative position to an operative position moving closer to the first clamping member; the second clamping member including a part for pressing by the socket part in a direction substantially parallel to the axes.

Abstract: A flashlight mounting apparatus (12) for securing a flashlight (14) to a support member (16, 22) of a sailboat (10) is provided. The flashlight mounting apparatus (12) includes a boat clamping mechanism (24) for selectively attaching the flashlight mounting apparatus (12) to the support member (16, 22) of the sailboat (10). This boat clamping mechanism (24) can be slidably or rotatably adjusted on the support member (16, 22). Furthermore, the flashlight mounting apparatus (14) includes a flashlight clamping mechanism (26) that is coupled to the boat clamping mechanism (24). This flashlight clamping mechanism (26) is intended to hold the flashlight (14) for illuminating a dimly lit portion of the sailboat (10). Also, this flashlight clamping mechanism (26) can be rotatably adjusted relative the boat clamping mechanism (24).

Abstract: A dual-voltage lighting fixture assembly having at least two independent lighting circuits for supporting and energizing tube-type lamps. The assembly comprises a track having an insulating housing for mounting at least one set of conductors along an upper plane surface of the housing and at least one other set of conductors along a lower plane surface of the housing. Sets of complementary tabs formed in the housing provide means for locking a plurality of lamp clips at predetermined positions on the track. An improved lamp clip includes means for connecting the lamp clip to the track and separate means for making electrical contact between the lamp and one of the conductors in the track. The lamp clip has corresponding apertures for receiving the complementary tabs in the track to lock the lamp clip in position, and an outwardly-extending tang integral with one side thereof for making electrical contact with the conductor.

Abstract: A light for use with computers containing light emitting diodes, which may be directional, on one or more movable supports which is powered via the computer's USB or IEEE 1394 port. An auxiliary USB or IEEE 1394 port may be combined with the plug-in light to allow for additional devices to be connected through the same port powering the light.

Abstract: Disclosed is a mounting structure for a lamp comprising a lamp having a funnel, a frame attached to a front end of the funnel and a connecting bolt provided at a rear portion of the funnel a lamp holder, which is adapted to hold the lamp therein while maintaining a desired lateral gap at each of the frame of the lamp, have a bottom plate, a front plate and a pair of side plates. The lamp mounting structure maintains an alignment of the optical axis of the lamp while effectively preventing the lamp from being damaged due to a thermal expansion thereof.

Abstract: A portable light device includes an electrical connector (110), an electrical cord (120) coupled to the electrical connector, a retraction mechanism (130) coupled to the electrical cord, and a light source (140) coupled to the electrical cord. The electrical cord electrically couples the light source to the electrical connector, and the retraction mechanism is capable of retracting the electrical cord.

Abstract: An accessory lighting assembly for selectively illuminating user selected areas such as, for example, compact computer devices, books and other desired areas. The lighting assembly comprises a base portion for mounting to the user-selected area, a pivotable extension, and a pivotable light portion with a light source. The light source is selectively directed toward a user selected area for illumination and may be pivoted between a working position where light source is adapted to be directed toward the user selected area and a storage position where the light source is housed within a recess formed in the extension. A rechargeable battery pack provides electric power and the light source may be a fluorescent light bulb.

Abstract: A watertight, low power flashlight is disclosed that uses a voltage tripler and regulator that enables the use of a single AA or lithium battery. The voltage tripler is a “step-up power component” that raises the battery voltage from 1.5 volts to approximately 5 volts required to sufficiently energize the L.E.D.s. The flashlight also includes a lightweight, compact housing with an optional dimmer switch and a side-mounted on/off switch.

Abstract: An overhead industrial light fixture suspended by a hook from a support assembly having a suspension stabilizer that engages the hook and is attached to the support assembly. The suspension stabilizer has two slots sized to receive and frictionally hold the upward and downward portions of the hook individually. A method for stabilizing the orientation of a suspended overhead industrial light fixture.

Abstract: A connector for decorative lamp racks includes a band having a plurality of adjoined elements. Each of the elements has at least one edge flexibly connected to adjacent one of the elements and has an end defining a hole therein. The band is provided with a clasp for releasably joining ends of the band together after the band having been looped. The connector can connect the decorative lamp racks so as to form a stable frame.

Abstract: There is provided a light for net type games, whether they be court type games, such as volleyball, or table games, such as ping pong. The light is positioned adjacent to the end of the net and may be mounted to the net supporting structure or pole or mounted directly to the table in the case of a ping pong table. The light is positioned laterally of the playing field at a level that is above the net so that light is directed onto the playing surface and onto the net.

Abstract: An organizing and display device for attachment to (or incorporation into) decorative icicle lighting consists of a series of interconnected rod members, where each rod member has located thereon a plurality of fasteners for attaching the hanging portions of the icicle lighting thereto. The fasteners for attaching the lighting each consist of a releasable interlocking strap member. Attached to one (or more) of the rod members, there is provided an anchor line having a clip for attachment to the structure being decorated.

Abstract: A lamp holder for holding an electric light source, comprising:

Abstract: An ear mounted light contains a light source located within a housing adapted to contact a user ear. A manual switch selectively closes an electrical circuit between the light source and battery affording a lightweight light field projection that tracks with user head movement yet is not strapped to the user head.

Abstract: A light beam modifier device for attachment to a light beam generator apparatus such as a flashlight or a weapon light. The light beam modifier includes an easily operable clamp for facilitating securement and removal of the light beam modifier device to and from the light generator. The device provides a positive locking closure between the flip-open door and the clamp, and further includes a spring hinge for permitting at least one and preferably two flip-open positions of the door out of the path of the light beam.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for retrofitting a backlit sign with an LED module. The housing includes sidewalls with translucent portions. The LED module includes linear arrays of LEDs supported by support arms having mounting mechanisms for engaging with the housing sidewalls. The mounting mechanisms include scissor arms rotatably attached together about mid-portions thereof, and a tightening screw that adjusts the distance between the scissor arm ends to press engagement surfaces of the scissor arms against the housing sidewalls. Adjustment screws at the lower ends of the support arm can be adjusted to further extend the engagement surfaces, so that a single LED module can be installed inside a wide range of backlit sign sizes. The retrofit method includes removing the conventional fluorescent lamp from the backlit sign, and installing the LED module using the scissor arm mounting mechanisms.

Abstract: A vehicular headlamp including a beam radiation unit that has a discharge bulb as a light source and is rotatably supported in a lamp body, an illumination circuit unit that illuminates the discharge bulb, and a cord that connects the illumination circuit unit and the discharge bulb, the cord being held at its middle portion so as to be prevented from being moved around with respect to the lamp body.

Abstract: A frame and a method of making a frame for supporting a sign having a gas discharge tube. The frame includes a plurality of frame members. Each of the frame members is made entirely of extruded plastic. A plurality of tube hangers are coupled to the frame members for supporting the tube. At least some of the frame members are made of extruded polycarbonate, extruded polyvinyl chloride, or other suitable plastics. The method includes extruding a length of plastic and forming the sign from the length of extruded plastic. The forming step can include cutting the length of plastic into a plurality of plastic members and securing the plurality of plastic members together to form the frame.

Abstract: A direct type back light device includes a plurality of luminescent lamps, upper and lower lamp holders formed to receive upper and lower opposite ends of the luminescent lamps, a lower support having lower lamp holder recesses for fixing the lower lamp holders, conductive layers formed upon an area of the lower lamp holders and lower support for receiving the lower opposite ends of the luminescent lamps to supply power to the luminescent lamps, an upper support having upper lamp holder recesses for fixing the upper lamp holders, and conductive layers formed upon an area of the upper lamp holders and upper support for receiving the upper opposite ends of the luminescent lamps to supply the power to the luminescent lamps, wherein the lower and upper supports assemble together to fix the lower and upper opposite ends of the luminescent lamps.

Abstract: A first retainer engages with an exterior side of an interior wall member to retain a lamp unit on an interior side of the interior wall member. A second retainer engages with an exterior side of a panel body to retain the interior wall member, on which the lamp unit is mounted, on an interior side of the panel body. The second retainer includes a flexible arm having a free end portion which is flexible in a first direction parallel with the panel body and a second direction perpendicular to the panel body. The free end portion is abutted against the exterior side of the panel body when the interior wall member is mounted on the panel body. A regulator prevents the free end portion of the flexible arm from being flexed more than a predetermined amount in the second direction when the flexible arm is not flexed in the first direction.

Abstract: An auxiliary rearview mirror and light assembly includes a non-incandescent light source, an auxiliary rearview mirror, a power source adapter, and a primary rearview mirror mounting assembly. The primary rearview mirror mounting assembly includes at least one fixed appendage and at least one adjustable appendage. The fixed appendage and the adjustable appendage are positioned in an opposing direction. The adjustable appendage has a bias element that exerts a force on the adjustable appendage in a direction towards the fixed appendage. The adjustable appendage is extensible to fit the primary rearview mirror.

Abstract: A rear-view mirror for a vehicle. The rear-view mirror has a mirrow body at which is formed an accommodating member. A lamp house containing a lamp bulb and a secondary battery is accommodated in the accommodating member by holders for holding the lamp house from below. The lamp house is pulled out from the accommodating member to illuminate a desired position.

Abstract: An overhead industrial light fixture suspended by a hook from a support assembly having a suspension stabilizer that engages the hook and is attached to the support assembly. The suspension stabilizer has two slots sized to receive and frictionally hold the upward and downward portions of the hook individually. A method for stabilizing the orientation of a suspended overhead industrial light fixture.

Abstract: A universal mount luminaire is disclosed. The luminaire has a support arm which has integrated therein structure for both davit arm mounting and for direct pole mounting. The universal mount luminaire of the present invention also provides a leveling mechanism within the support mount or support arm so that in davit arm mounting, the luminaire may be properly angularly adjusted.

Abstract: The invention is a small, portable illumination device which is used to illuminate reading material or other material. The device contains a clip which a user can employ to attach the device to a book or other reading material. The clip holds the illuminating device in place relative to the material. The device uses either battery or alternating current as power and can be switched from one to the other by insertion or removal of a male plug of a 120V AC/DC adapter into or from a jack in the device. The device can be turned on or shut off when a user switches the ON-OFF switch. In addition, there is a countdown timer which the user can set to a desired number of minutes. Once the countdown timer starts, the device will illuminate the material for the number of minutes to which the user set the countdown timer. When the countdown timer reaches zero, the device shuts off automatically. A buzzer sounds when the countdown timer reaches two minutes.

Abstract: A roadway luminaire is provided which includes a mast mount docking station securable to an end of a pole mast. The mast mount docking station includes a power plug electrically coupled to the power conductors. The luminaire includes a corresponding power plug which is electrically and mechanically coupled to the mast mount docking station via a twist-lock feature including mating keys and keyways in the docking station and luminaire, respectively. The luminaire includes several plug-in components such as a plug-in photoelectric cell, a plug-in starter and a capacitor press-fit into a molded cavity in the luminaire. The power plug of the luminaire is adaptable to be used with all international voltages. The twist-lock feature provides for a fool-proof mechanical and electrical connection to ensure that the correctly rated luminaire is connected to the supply voltage.