Abstract: A bicycle lighting device configured to be mounted to a bicycle includes a lamp case, a control case and a mounting unit. The lamp case has a light emitting diode arranged therein. The control case is connected to the lamp case by a hinge. The control case is configured to clamp onto a handlebar. A control circuit for controlling the light emitting diode is installed inside the control case. The mounting unit is for attaching the lamp case and the control case to the handlebar in such a fashion that the lamp case and the control case are drawn close together.

Abstract: A headlight support structure for a saddle-type vehicle allows a headlight to be easily mounted easily on a handlebar of the vehicle. The headlight support structure includes a support member. The support member, in turn, includes: an attachment portion fixed to a mounting bracket disposed on a handlebar; a first holding portion covering the handlebar from an upward direction; and a second holding portion covering the handlebar from a forward direction. The headlight support member is supported on the handlebar by having the first and second holding portions supported on the handlebar with gaps interposed therebetween, while having the attachment portion fixed to the mounting bracket on the handlebar. The headlight is supported by first and right wall portions, extending respectively forwardly from right and left sides of a front portion of the support member.

Abstract: A combination device mounted to a bicycle handlebar for receiving a lamp includes a lamp holder and a springy member. The lamp holder is made of a plastic material and mounted to the handle bar of the bicycle, having two symmetric clamping arms. A space is formed between the two clamping arms for receiving the lamp. A predetermined interval is formed between respective distal ends of the two clamping arms. Each of the clamping arms includes a through hole and a gap in communication with the through hole and the outside of the clamping arms. The springy member is mounted to the two clamping arms, having two parts located in the through holes respectively. Accordingly, the springy member forces the two clamping arms to keep tightening the lamp for preferable positioning effect. In addition, the springy member is replaceable to elongate the working life of the combination device.

Abstract: A vehicular lighting system that enhances motorcycle visibility is provided. Vehicle front headlights, arranged so as to be laterally symmetrical, are formed in a shape of eyes capable of evoking a face. A headlight includes a circular main light forming a pupil portion, an annular ring forming an iris portion, plates each forming a sclera portion (white of eye), an upper frame forming the contour of an upper eyelid portion, and a lower frame forming the contour of a lower eyelid portion. When the main light and the plates are made to emit light, and the ring is non-light emitting, the pupil portion and the sclera portion are clearly discriminated from each other, thus enabling recognition as “eyes” not only in the daytime but also in the nighttime. The light emitting portions may be set as the main light, the upper frame and the lower frame, and the like.

Abstract: A self-contained battery powered high visibility safety lighting system is integrated within portions of a vehicle or article's frame, such as a handlebar or body assembly of a motorcycle, bicycle, scooter or toy cycle, stroller, wheel chair, baby carriage, cane or ski pole. The system comprises at least one illumination segment having at least one light source located therein. The light source may comprise a plurality of light emitting diodes integrated within a plurality of apertures located within each of the illumination segments. In another embodiment the illumination segments may be composed of a transparent material to yield transparent illumination segments with an inlay cavity therein for accommodating an electroluminescent light strip. Light may further be emitted from illuminated streamers located on the handlebar grips. Multifaceted emission of light from illumination segments integrated within the frame of the vehicle is highly visible from virtually all directions.

Abstract: A bicycle lighting apparatus comprises a lighting case structured to be mounted to the bicycle and a lighting element supported by the lighting case. A lighting case mounting unit is disposed on the lighting case and is structured to detachably mount a separate display unit to the lighting case.

Abstract: A handgrip for bicycle includes a body including a first end, a second end, and a light reflection portion covering thereon between the first and second ends, a sheath mounted on the light reflection portion, a lamp device installed on an end of the sheath adjacent to the second end of the body, and a switch device installed to the body and electrically connected to the lamp device.

Abstract: A motorcycle includes a main switch, a main switch wiring connected to the main switch and extending downward from the main switch, and a headlight stay for supporting a headlight part provided in a vicinity of a lower part of the main switch as seen from a side of the vehicle. The motorcycle is constructed so that the main switch wiring extending downward from the main switch is disposed in an inside, concave portion of the headlight stay.

Abstract: A motorcycle wherein it is possible to easily identify the state of a headlight and flasher lamps covered with a common outer lens. A a headlight is disposed in a central portion of a light unit in a transverse direction of the motorcycle. A pair of left and right flasher lamps is disposed on left and right sides of the headlight. A common outer lens covers the left and right flasher lamps and the headlight. An upper edge of a light opening in a handlebar cover has left and right interposed parts extending downward to be interposed between the headlight and the left and right flasher lamps.

Abstract: A safety light is mounted retractably in a handlebar of a bicycle and has a housing, a retaining clamp, a sleeve, a lamp assembly and a spring. The retaining clamp is mounted in the housing. The sleeve is mounted around the housing. The lamp assembly is mounted slidably in and selectively protrudes from the housing and comprises a lamp housing, a retaining post and a light assembly. The lamp housing is mounted slidably in the housing and has an inner end, an outer end and at least one lamp hole. The retaining post is formed on the inner end the lamp housing and is engaged by the clamp. The light assembly is mounted in the lamp housing and comprises a circuit board and at least one lamp. The at least one lamp is mounted on the circuit board. The spring is mounted between the lamp assembly and the retaining clamp.

Abstract: An illumination assembly for a motorcycle structured to be installed primarily, but not exclusively, as an after market product on predetermined portions of a motorcycle and thereby serve as a replacement for the standard lighting of the original manufacturer of the motorcycle. A base of each light structure is dimensioned and configured to be connected to the predetermined portion of the motorcycle, which may comprise an apertured construction and which may be an original, pre-structured part of the motorcycle. Each base includes a casing for the containment of an illumination source on the interior thereof and is dimensioned and configured to protrude outwardly from the exterior surface of the motorcycle to facilitate viewing thereof. The replacement illumination assembly replaces the original signal and/or brake lights of the motorcycle in order to maintain the legal street status thereof, while significantly enhancing the appearance thereof.

Abstract: The invention relates to a soft handle having a lighting apparatus, which includes a lighting apparatus and a spring switch being received in one end of a shaft of the handle. The handle has a soft shell with inner liquid for comfortable use and has the lighting apparatus to emit lighting ray as a flashlight. The handle includes two functions in a single body and then obtains utilization and improvement.

Abstract: To provide a winker apparatus in which assembly thereof is improved by eliminating the necessity to check biting of the winker cord. A front winker includes a winker holder mountable to a front fork. A winker body is mountable to one side of the winker holder via a winker supporting base. A winker cord is lead from the winker holder via the winker supporting base. The winker holder is formed with a storage groove for accommodating the winker cord. A cover is provided for covering the storage groove so as to retain the winker cord in a state in which the winker cord is stored in the storage groove.

Abstract: An illumining device includes a base, lamp, and a clip. The base includes two buttons on the top, a dovetail groove between the buttons, and a locking portion between and movable by the buttons. The lamp includes a dovetail movable into the dovetail groove and a locking portion for engagement with the locking portion of the base. The locking portion of the base can be disengaged from the locking portion of the lamp by pressing the buttons. The clip includes a connecting portion secured to the bottom of the base and a clipping portion for clipping a visor of a cap.

Abstract: A light device includes an attaching device for attaching onto a supporting object or a bicycle, and a light member selectively attached to the attaching device for being used as a light facility for the bicycle, and selectively disengaged from the supporting object for being used as a flashlight device. The attaching device includes an arm having a channel to receive an anchoring device which is attached to the light member, and a fastener strap engaged with the arm, for detachably attaching the arm of the attaching device onto the bicycle. The arm includes a spring-biased catch to engage with and to retain the anchoring member to the arm, and includes a pad for softly engaging with the bicycle.

Abstract: An apparatus and method for a bicycle lamp includes a plurality of light sources; a source of power; an electrical circuit connecting the source of power with the plurality of light sources; at least one switch connected in the electrical circuit; a diffuser positioned adjacent at least one individual light source of the plurality of light sources, the diffuser including translucent resilient material supported on a helical coil defining a central passageway extending through the diffuser, the diffuser passageway being of sufficient dimension to accept a bicycle tube therethrough; a housing coupled to the diffuser, the housing having a housing passageway extending therethrough, wherein the housing passageway is generally complementary to and aligned with the diffuser passageway so as to provide a continuous opening through the bicycle lamp; and a reflector adjustably connected to the housing spaced apart from the housing passageway.

Abstract: A mounting assembly for adjustably supporting a turn signal from a motorcycle handlebar. The mounting assembly includes an L-shaped one-piece mounting bracket having a mounting end and a supporting end. The mounting end is coupled to the handlebar and the supporting end is spaced from the handlebar and defines a supporting bore. The supporting bore includes a reduced portion that defines a first engagement surface and a support shaft is received by the supporting bore and includes an externally threaded portion that supports the turn signal, and frusto-spherical portion that engages the first engagement surface. A set screw is received by the supporting bore and defines a second engagement surface that can be tightened against the frusto-spherical portion opposite the first engagement surface to clamp the second portion and to hold the turn signal substantially fixed.

Abstract: An accessory riding light for motorcycles may be mounted to a pre-existing fastener location on a motorcycle, or to any surface where a tapped hole may be formed on the motorcycle. In one embodiment, the light includes a light bulb couplable to the electrical system of a motorcycle, a housing for supporting the light bulb, and a bracket configured to mount the housing to a pre-existing fastener hole of the motorcycle. The light may be mounted at the sides of the motorcycle, below the headlight, to supplement illumination of the driving surface and to enhance visibility of the motorcycle.

Abstract: A glow illumination device and system which utilizes a plurality of the devices to make bicycles more visible in low light conditions. The glow illumination devices include a translucent glow tube which fits in a coaxial, radially spaced position around respective support tubes of the bicycle frame, front forks, and handlebars. An elongate, doughnut-shaped annular glow chamber is formed between the glow tube and the associated support tube to permit light propagation therethrough. A pair of end caps each have an inner flange defining a central hole of a size sufficient to receive the associated support tube and an outer flange at an outer periphery to retain the glow tube engaged between the end caps. A plurality of light emitting diodes are retained to each end cap, and are operatively connected to a common battery pack affixed to the bicycle frame through sheathed wires to illuminate the entire length of the glow tube.

Abstract: In a cycle having a bolt integrally secured to a cycle main frame or an engine block of the cycle, the bolt projecting transversely from the cycle relative to a vertical plane of symmetry, a novel cycle frame slider includes an elongate hollow cylinder having an internal diameter, an outside diameter and an annular region, the cylinder formed of a durable optically transmissible polymer, the cylinder having a proximal end and a distal end, the proximal end of the cylinder proportioned for securable engagement with the bolt, the cylinder having an axial length in a range of about 10 to about 15 centimeters. The slider also includes a plurality of light-emitting elements circumferentially secured within and about the proximal end of the hollow cylinder, the light-emitting elements providing for control of on-off cycling and blinking, the light-emitting elements in optical communicating with the annular region of the cylinder.

Abstract: A bicycle light comprises a light head (18) operable to emit light of one color such as white in one direction and light of another color such as red in the opposite direction, and a mounting (20, 24) for attaching the light head to an end of a bicycle's handlebars (12), preferably the off-side end of the handlebars. The bicycle light enhances the visibility of the cyclist by adopting a novel position for the light, and it also encourages motorists to give the cyclist a wider berth while overtaking. The mounting may include a flexible stem (20), and in one embodiment the stem may be retractable into the handlebars.

Abstract: A light distribution plenum for directing light to first and second control devices spaced from the plenum. The light distribution plenum includes a shell having an interior surface substantially defining a cavity. Also included is a light source receptor configured to receive light from a light source into the cavity in use. A first optical avenue is associated with the shell and is configured to direct a portion of the light to a first control device. A second optical avenue is associated with the shell, is spaced from the first optical avenue, and is configured to direct a portion of the light to a second control device. At least one selective optic is at least partially within the light distribution plenum and is configured to interact with at least some portion of the light. Also disclosed is an illuminated control assembly including a light distribution plenum and a motor vehicle including an illuminated control assembly. Further disclosed is a method of illuminating first and second control devices.

Abstract: A glow illumination device and system which utilizes a plurality of the devices to make bicycles more visible in low light conditions. The glow illumination devices include a translucent glow tube which fits in a coaxial, radially spaced position around respective support tubes of the bicycle frame, front forks, and handlebars. An elongate, doughnut-shaped annular glow chamber is formed between the glow tube and the associated support tube to permit light propagation therethrough. A pair of end caps each have an inner flange defining a central hole of a size sufficient to receive the associated support tube and an outer flange at an outer periphery to retain the glow tube engaged between the end caps. A plurality of light emitting diodes are retained to each end cap, and are operatively connected to a common battery pack affixed to the bicycle frame through sheathed wires to illuminate the entire length of the glow tube.

Abstract: Apparatus and methods directed to a hand holdable flashlight including a battery housing having an undercut groove to which is removably fitted a head of an interface device which itself is removably securable to the object.

Abstract: A light bulb housing, method of making same and method of replacing a light bulb within the light bulb housing wherein the housing has an internal chamber which is almost completely closed except for a single access opening. A light bulb is mounted within the internal chamber. A biasing device, such as a coil spring, is mounted within the internal chamber and located between the light bulb and the access opening. A lens is then mounted within the internal chamber against the coil spring and while compressing of the biasing device a O-ring seal is installed within a groove formed in the sidewall of the access opening. Upon manual release of the lens, the coil spring forces the lens into watertight, airtight, dustproof engagement with the O-ring seal.

Abstract: A light device for bicycles includes a base having an engaging port on a first end thereof and a protrusion extending from a top surface on a second end of the base. A light assembly is rotatably connected to the top surface of the base and a flexible band has an end secured on the engaging port of the base and the other end of the flexible band is engaged with the protrusion. The base is secured on the bicycle fame by the flexible band.

Abstract: A flashing light-emitting device includes a rotating member, which is mounted rotatably within a hollow base and which has a plurality of fixed vane elements that can be rotated by air current created when the base moves. A coil unit is wound on a sheave, which is rotatable with the rotating member. Two electrically and magnetically conducting rings are fixed to the sheave, and are formed integrally with a plurality of tongues that are aligned and staggered circumferentially and that extend into the sheave. The coil unit is in electrical connection with the conducting rings and a plurality of light-emitting elements. When the rotating member rotates within the base, the coil unit rotates about a permanent magnet fixed in the base so that electricity is generated on the coil unit. As such, the light-emitting elements can emit a flashing light.

Abstract: A horizontal disk shaped bicycle light has a plurality of illuminating elements arrayed around its circumference, selectively illuminated at slow, medium and fast (or continuously “on”) rates and selectively illuminated in an all around or a side and rear only pattern.

Abstract: The rotatable and mountable light assembly of the present invention includes a base member, the base member pivotally connected to a clamping member, the clamping member comprising a means to removably secure the base member to a bar; a lamp holding member releasably secured to the base member, the lamp holding member comprising a lamp receiving space, the lamp receiving space being of sufficient space to receive at least one individual lamp. The lamp holding member is capable of altering its orientation with regard to the base member such that the orientation of the lamp holding member vis-à-vis the clamping member may be altered; the single lamp residing in a portion of the receiving space, the lamp comprising a tens and a means to illuminate; and a means to provide power to the lamp.

Abstract: Vent holes are provided in a case for holding a bulb and a reflector for the bulb. The vent holes are covered with moisture permeation preventive watertight sheets, respectively. With this configuration, it is possible to prevent permeation of water from outside into a lamp, and ensures ventilation of the inside of the lamp.

Abstract: A license light for a two-wheeled vehicle capable of uniformly illuminating a display plane of a license plate. A lamp main body is supported in a light housing portion of a light cover mounted to a license plate mounting portion of a rear fender. The lamp main body is configured such that a lamp fixed to a base via a socket is covered with a lens. A prism is provided on an upper surface portion of the lens through which light emitted from the lamp is directed for illuminating a display plane of the license plate. The prism is formed by arraying a plurality of prism elements, each of which is directed in a direction parallel to the center line of a vehicular body, in a direction perpendicular to the center line direction. The light emitted from the lamp is uniformly diffused by the prism, so that the license light is uniformly illuminated with the light with a uniform brightness.

Abstract: Apparatus and methods directed to a hand holdable flashlight including a battery housing having an undercut groove to which is removably fitted a head of an interface device which itself is removably securable to the object.

Abstract: A flexible liquid tight marker light that comprises a light source encapsulated by injection molding a light transmitting elastomeric polymer to form a protective casing which further includes an imbedded wiring harness electrically connected to said light source and imbedded structural members that protect the light source from excessive flexing and impacts. The wiring harness and structural members provide heat sink means for the light source. The casing is comprised of variable durometer tinted polyurethane elastomers with light diffusing pigments added. Diverging optics are molded into the casing outer surface.

Abstract: An adjustable front lamp assembled between a tube and a handlebar of a bicycle. The lamp has a stem having a chamber defined therein, and a battery seat received in the chamber. A cover is provided on a top of the stem and has a bar laterally formed on an inner face of a front end thereof. A lamp seat is movably assembled on the front end of the stem. The lamp seat includes an upper housing and a lower housing, and has a lamp switch provided therein and electrically connected with the battery seat. The upper housing has a tongue extending between the cover and the stem, and a lamp button provided at a top face thereof and engaged with the lamp switch. An illuminating member is assembled in the lamp seat and electrically connected with the lamp switch.

Abstract: A headlight includes a low-beam lamp arranged on a longitudinally extending center line of a vehicle body and left and right high-beam lamps arranged on the opposite sides of the low-beam lamp as viewed in plan. This arrangement permits the total reflection area of the reflecting portions of the left and right high-beam lamps can be increased. The lens of the low-beam lamp and the left and right high-beam lamps is integrally formed and largely curved toward the front side of the vehicle body, thereby suppressing an increase in the air resistance by the headlight. Accordingly, the brightness of the headlight can be increased without changing the rated powers of the bulbs of the low-beam lamp and the high-beam lamps. Further, by symmetrically arranging the left and right high-beam lamps with respect to the low-beam lamp, the illumination condition on the road surface by the high beam in the case of cornering to the left can be made similar to that in the case of cornering to the right.

Abstract: The rotatable and mountable light assembly of the present invention includes a base member, the base member pivotally connected to a clamping member, the clamping member comprising a means to removably secure the base member to a bar; a lamp holding member releasably secured to the base member, the lamp holding member comprising a lamp receiving space, the lamp receiving space being of sufficient space to receive at least one individual lamp. The lamp holding member is capable of altering its orientation with regard to the base member such that the orientation of the lamp holding member vis-à-vis the clamping member may be altered; the single lamp residing in a portion of the receiving space, the lamp comprising a tens and a means to illuminate; and a means to provide power to the lamp.

Abstract: A lighting apparatus having a light emitting unit separable from a battery case can be used conveniently for a bicycle. The light emitting unit incorporates a light bulb capable of being lighted on with an electric current supplied from the battery case through a power supply cable. Since the light emitting unit is separated from the battery case, it can be made compact and easily mounted on the handlebar of the bicycle independent of the battery case. Consequently, the light emitting unit is not a hindrance to a bicycle rider in handling the bicycle, and it is hard to experience a shock and be damaged in riding the bicycle. By demounting the light emitting unit and battery case from the bicycle and uniting them directly to each other, the lighting apparatus can be used as a portable flashlight.

Abstract: A modular light arrangement is described which is useful for an individual engaged in a sport activity. It easily can be converted from a single to a dual light bulb housing arrangement while maintaining stability and rigidity. It includes a clamp positioned to grip one or more light housings between a pair of opposed jaws. A pair of spaced indexing pins is provided on one of the jaws and a corresponding pair of spaced indexing posts are provided on the other jaw. These pins and posts collectively engage complementary sockets in the housing(s) to facilitate the gripping. One of the jaws is movable toward and away from the other to facilitate changing the number of light housings that are gripped.

Abstract: The rotatable and mountable light assembly of the present invention includes a base member, the base member pivotally connected to a clamping member, the clamping member comprising a means to removably secure the base member to a bar; a lamp holding member releasably secured to the base member, the lamp holding member comprising a lamp receiving space, the lamp receiving space being of sufficient space to receive at least one individual lamp. The lamp holding member is capable of altering its orientation with regard to the base member such that the orientation of the lamp holding member vis-à-vis the clamping member may be altered; the single lamp residing in a portion of the receiving space, the lamp comprising a lens and a means to illuminate; and a means to provide power to the lamp.

Abstract: The rotatable and mountable light assembly of the present invention includes a base member, the base member pivotally connected to a clamping member, the clamping member comprising a means to removably secure the base member to a bar; a lamp holding member releasably secured to the base member, the lamp holding member comprising a lamp receiving space, the lamp receiving space being of sufficient space to receive at least one individual lamp. The lamp holding member is capable of altering its orientation with regard to the base member such that the orientation of the lamp holding member vis-à-vis the clamping member may be altered; the single lamp residing in a portion of the receiving space, the lamp comprising a lens and a means to illuminate; and a means to provide power to the lamp.

Abstract: An illumination device is provided and associated with the gas tank of a motorcycle to help illuminate the area in front and to the sides of the motorcycle. The device includes a light panel and a light housing. The light housing is provided with a reflective surface area which reflects light received from a light bulb in the direction in front of the motorcycle and to the side of the motorcycle corresponding to the side of the motorcycle to which the tank is attached.

Abstract: A light signaling device (30) including a removable lighting device (32,34) and a security device (36, 44, 50) integral with the lighting device (32, 34) and lockable to a vehicle, such as a two-wheeled vehicle. The security device also serves to immobilize the vehicle. The lighting device may include a front signaling light source and a rear signaling light source housed in respective housings (32, 34). The security device includes a mechanical link (36) such as a wiring or steel strip between the housings, and a connecting device (42-70) for joining and locking the housings together.

Abstract: A turn signal indicator assembly, in particular for motorcycles, includes a turn signal indicator attached to one end of a handlebar and having a mass of at least 150 gram. The mass of the turn signal indicator and its securement to the end of the handlebar suppresses vibrations by reducing the amplitude and frequency of vibrations generated during operation.

Abstract: Motorcycle headlight assemblies are positioned in front of the motorcycle front fork. In one embodiment of the invention, the headlight assembly is positioned in front of the front fork as a consequence of being mounted on one or more projections emanating from the front fork. In alternative embodiments, the headlight assembly is positioned in front of the front fork on the front fender.

Abstract: There are disclosed 2,4,5-Trifluoro-3-hydroxybenzoic acid represented by the following formula (I): ##STR1## and a salt thereof and a process for preparing the same. Further, there is disclosed a process for preparing 3,5,6-trifluoro-4-hydroxyphthalic acid, which is employed for preparing the above compound.