Abstract: Various aspects disclosed relate to a fishing lure. The fishing lure includes a body portion having a longitudinal axis extending therethrough. The fishing lure further includes a tail portion and a jointed connection between the body portion and the tail portion. The body portion includes at least two biasing elements each extending from opposite sides of the body portion at an angle in a range of from about 30 degrees to about 65 degrees relative to the longitudinal axis. The at least two biasing elements are each configured to selectively contact opposed surfaces of the tail portion.

Abstract: An illuminated stitching assembly for a vehicle interior, including: a diffuser; a light source; an outer layer secured to the diffuser; and stitches located on the outer layer, the stitches being illuminated by the light source, the light source being operably coupled to a controller, the controller being configured to operate the light source, wherein the diffuser is configured to be inserted into a cavity of a substrate layer.

Abstract: Lights with features for underwater use that provide tailored beam-width and/or other tailored light patterns are disclosed. One embodiment includes a housing having a front end with a port and a back end, a port window having a plurality of lens features positioned at the front end of the housing within or behind the port, and a circuit element, including a plurality of LED lighting elements, positioned behind the window.

Abstract: An optical communications transceiver, for use in free space communication between a satellite and a ground station, includes multiple sub-apertures for receiving signal over a plurality of angles, wherein the sub-apertures are fixed. In an embodiment, the transceiver is further configured for transmitting signal over the plurality of angles without physically moving the transceiver to those angles.

Abstract: An apparatus comprises a transmitter that transmits a signal, a receiver, a multiplier, and a signal shifter included in one of the transmitter and the receiver. The receiver receives a reflected signal comprising an interferer signal with at least one of an amplitude noise or a phase noise and generates a baseband signal comprising a real portion and an imaginary portion. The multiplier multiplies the imaginary portion by a value ? chosen based on a power difference ? between the amplitude noise and the phase noise, resulting in a modified baseband signal. The signal shifter shifts the interferer signal and the modified baseband signal. An estimator can process the reflected signal and estimate a frequency and phase of the interferer signal for the signal shifter. The value ? can be represented as: ? = 1 ? 2 where ? represents the power difference between the amplitude noise and the phase noise.

Abstract: A marine vessel includes a vessel body including a navigation light, an imager provided in a vicinity of or adjacent to the navigation light, and a light shield provided between the navigation light and the imager so as to block light from the navigation light to the imager.

Abstract: A component positioning system and method are configured to facilitate positioning of a component (such as a seat assembly) on a seat track within an internal cabin of a vehicle. The component positioning system and method include a component, and a position indicator coupled to a portion of the component. The position indicator emits a proper position indication when the component is in a proper position in relation to the seat track. The position indicator emits a remedial position indication when the component is not in the proper position with respect to the seat track.

Abstract: A lighting system is disclosed that may be used for marine applications. The lighting system comprises a light strip support structure, a first light strip comprising a first plurality of lighting elements, including light elements of different colors, a second light strip comprising a second plurality of lighting elements, the second light strip positioned above the first light strip and configured to emit only white light, a light element controller electrically connected to the first light strip, wherein the light element controller is configured to control the illumination of the first plurality of lighting elements and not the second plurality of lighting elements and a connector configured to mate with a watercraft stern connector.

Abstract: Disclosed are an LED driver module and a vehicle including the same. An LED driver module coupled to a lamp housing of a vehicle includes a connector part coupled to an interior of the lamp housing of the vehicle, a board part, of which a distal end in a first direction contacts the connector part, the first direction being a direction that faces an inside of the lamp housing from an outside thereof, a seating part, on which the board part is seated, and of which a distal end in the first direction contacts the connector part, and a cover part coupled to a side of the seating part in a second direction that is an opposite direction to the first direction, and covering the board part and the seating part from the outside of the lamp housing.

Abstract: a camera-puddle lamp integrated apparatus is disclosed. The apparatus comprising a lens module; an image sensor; and a puddle lamp module, the puddle lamp module includes a light source, a spring, a sliding bar, and a solenoid and is disposed in a second area outside the first area, the light source is formed to be movable to be located in the first area or the second area, the light source is fixed to one side of the sliding bar, a moving part of the solenoid is connected to the other side of the sliding bar, and the spring is formed to be operated to move the sliding bar when the solenoid is switched to a non-operational state so as to move the light source to the second area, the camera-puddle lamp integrated apparatus operates as a puddle lamp when the light source moves to the first area, and the camera-puddle lamp integrated apparatus operates as a camera when the light source moves to the second area.

Abstract: A marine front light apparatus for supplemental navigational visibility on front running lights includes a post having a post top end, a post bottom end, and a post sidewall. The post is selectively engageable with a running light mount of a boat. A running light housing is coupled to the post top end. A pair of running lights includes a red running light coupled to a running light housing sidewall and a green running light coupled adjacent the red running light. The pair of running lights has a plurality of connection leads in operational communication with the boat. A light housing is coupled to the post sidewall. A navigational light is coupled within the light housing and is in operational communication with the pair of running lights. A power switch is coupled to the running light housing and is in operational communication with the navigational light.

Abstract: A light fixture for mounting in a surface opening of a marine vessel or RV including a cylindrical base member having external threads, a light source disposed on a first end of the cylindrical base member and a light source cover having a cover opening for emitting light produced by the light source. The light fixture includes a cover rim extending radially outward from the light source cover and a first connector disposed on a second end of the cylindrical base member, the first connector having electrical connection pins inside a cavity. The first connector is engageable with a second connector. The second connector includes powered pins which electrically connect to the electrical connection pins to power the light source. The light fixture includes a securing ring having internal threads engageable with the cylindrical base member external threads, the cylindrical base member mountable the surface opening.

Abstract: A lighted fishing pole holder has a top mount that is attached to the gunwale in the usual way, the top mount having an upper surface, a lower surface seated on the gunwale and a central opening. The top mount has a fishing pole receiving tube member depending downwardly therefrom. The tube member has a base such that a light element is positioned on the base, either atop or embedded therein, the light elements facing toward the central opening. The light element is connected to the boat's electrical system or to a battery and issues light into the tube member which is directed out through the central opening of the top mount. A remote control can control various operations of the light element.

Abstract: A line illuminating device includes: a light emitting unit that emits light; a light guide rod that is formed into a rod shape, transmits therethrough the light emitted by the light emitting unit, and guides the light in a longitudinal direction; a case that is formed into a rod shape, has a part open when viewed from the longitudinal direction, and houses the light guide rod therein; ribs provided so as to protrude from the light guide rod on both ends of the light guide rod in the longitudinal direction; and rib guide portions which are provided on both ends of the case in the longitudinal direction, guide the ribs when the light guide rod is housed in the case, and restricts rotation of the light guide rod with respect to the case.

Abstract: A pole light and base system that includes a pole light base configured to be secured to a gunwale of a watercraft. In practice, the pole light base might include a pole light tube and a female Universal Serial Bus connector. The pole light tube may have electrical contacts configured to engage respective electrical contacting portions of an all around light pole if an all around light pole is inserted into the pole light tube. In some cases, the system might include the all around light pole and light. The electrical contacts of the tube might include a positive contact electrically coupled to a first wire and a negative contact electrically coupled to a second wire. The first and second wire may be designed to connect directly to a 12 Volt watercraft battery. They may also connect to a boat fuse box that is connected to a battery.

Abstract: A lighting apparatus includes a light source, a driver module and a surface rim. The light source includes multiple LED modules and a power electrode. The driver module includes a driver box and a first driver circuit. The first driver circuit is stored in the driver box. The first driver circuit is electrically connected to the power electrode of the light source for providing a driving current to the LED modules. The surface rim has a central portion and a peripheral portion. The light source is disposed to the central portion. The driver box is concealed at least partially by the peripheral portion.

Abstract: An optical lens structure includes a main body portion and a projection portion. One side of the main body portion is recessed to form an opening and a light incident portion corresponding to the opening. The main body portion has a plurality of first reflection sides and a plurality of second reflection sides arranged opposite to the plurality of first reflection sides. Each of the plurality of second reflection sides is recessed to form a recessed portion. The projection portion arranged on the other side of the main body portion. One side of the projection portion faced away from the main body portion is recessed to form a through opening and a light emitting portion. The light incident portion receives and refracts a plurality of external light beams, so that one part of the plurality of external light beams is projected to the light emitting portion.

Abstract: A lighting fixture for use in a security detention facility. The lighting fixture includes a unitary housing adapted to be mounted to a surface in the security detention facility, a first bracket disposed within the unitary housing, and a light source coupled to the first bracket, the light source including a plurality of light-emitting diodes (LEDs). When the unitary housing is mounted to the surface in the security detention facility, the internal components of the lighting fixture (e.g., the light source) are not accessible, such that inmates of the security detention facility are unable to damage the internal components of the lighting fixture or access the internal components of the lighting fixture to hide weapons or contraband therein or use those components to harm themselves, other inmates, and/or security personnel.

Abstract: In some embodiments, a lighting assembly including at least one light-emitting device positioned within a housing is disclosed, wherein the housing is designed to allow an ambient environment to pass into the housing and transfer heat from the at least one light-emitting device. The light-emitting area of the light-emitting device may be sealed from the ambient environment. In some embodiments, the housing may include at least one recess, port, or other opening configured to allow a liquid or gas to promote heat transfer from the light-emitting device. In some embodiments, a vehicle, a marine system, or other systems may include at least one lighting assembly as contemplated herein.

Abstract: In some embodiments, a lighting assembly including at least one light-emitting device positioned within a housing is disclosed, wherein the housing is designed to allow an ambient environment to pass into the housing and transfer heat from the at least one light-emitting device. The light-emitting area of the light-emitting device may be sealed from the ambient environment. In some embodiments, the housing may include at least one recess, port, or other opening configured to allow a liquid or gas to promote heat transfer from the light-emitting device. In some embodiments, a vehicle, a marine system, or other systems may include at least one lighting assembly as contemplated herein.

Abstract: A watercraft light adapted to fit in a rub rail is provided. The watercraft light longitudinally extends in a portion of the rub rail and provides light to the exterior of the watercraft. A watercraft light system and method of installing the watercraft light are also presently disclosed.

Abstract: An angled light for mounting on a surface of a marine vessel, the angled light having a base member including a first end including an opening for securing power supply wires in the angled light and a second end substantially perpendicular the first end. The angled light includes a light source disposed in the second end of the base member and a securing ring disposed on the first end of the base member for securing the first end of the base member to a surface opening on the marine vessel. The securing ring is engagable with the base member first end.

Abstract: A lighting fixture for use in a security detention facility. The lighting fixture includes a unitary housing adapted to be mounted to a surface in the security detention facility, a first bracket disposed within the unitary housing, and a light source coupled to the first bracket, the light source including a plurality of light-emitting diodes (LEDs). When the unitary housing is mounted to the surface in the security detention facility, the internal components of the lighting fixture (e.g., the light source) are not accessible, such that inmates of the security detention facility are unable to damage the internal components of the lighting fixture or access the internal components of the lighting fixture to hide weapons or contraband therein or use those components to harm themselves, other inmates, and/or security personnel.

Abstract: An arched light source for illuminating an area comprising a base and an arched support extending from the base. The arched support has an upper edge corresponding to an arc having a center below the base and a lower edge meeting the base corresponding to a chord of the arc. The arched support includes a groove along the upper edge of the arched support. The arched light support includes a light source disposed in the groove and a transparent lens extending the length of the groove and sealing the light source within the groove. The light source may be a plurality of discrete LEDs spaced a distance apart, the plurality of LEDS extending substantially the entire length of the groove. The color emitted by the light source may be controllable by the user. The arched support may be opaque. The base may be mountable to a marine vessel.

Abstract: The present invention generally provides a portable power box for mounting a monopod. The box includes a navigation light power port typical of a marine vessel, such as a bass boat or speed boat. The monopod can then provide power for mobile accessories, such as cameras and smart phones. The monopod may be fitted with extendable, bendable arms for mounting additional cameras or other electronic devices or for providing additional accessories. The box could also include other power outlets, including universal serial bus (USB) or standard power outlet ports.

Abstract: This invention is directed toward a body board, used for riding ocean waves, paddling through standing water, and other aquatic uses, which has one or more strings of optionally removable LED lights disposed in one or more channels that have been molded or routed into the top, bottom, or sides of the body board. The channels are, in one embodiment, removably covered with a water-resistant covering that can be opened to remove or exchange the LED lights. The body board also includes a cavity into which a battery (optionally, with a solar charger) is placed, where the battery powers the LED's, and means of controlling the LED's. The battery cavity, in the first embodiment, is also covered by a water-resistant covering that can be opened to access the battery for removal or replacement. In a second embodiment, the cover is permanent, allowing for a more waterproof cover.

Abstract: Various implementations described herein are directed to providing lighting in an underwater transducer mounted to a boat. The transducer assembly includes a housing. The housing includes a transducer. The housing includes one or more lighting devices. The housing also includes an element integrated with an outer edge of the housing in a waterproof configuration. The element allows light from the one or more lighting devices to emanate outward from the outer edge of the housing.

Abstract: A monopod for mounting to the boat seat mount of a marine vessel, such as a bass boat or speed boat, which is capable of providing power for mobile accessories via a second monopod affixed to the navigation light port of the boat. The monopod is extendable to heights up to or exceeding eight feet (8?) above the deck of the boat, providing exceptional views for recording with a mounted camera while users participate in sports or other events within the boat. A release mechanism allows one portion of the monopod to telescope away from a second portion, thereby extending the monopod.

Abstract: A flexible light structure for a marine light includes a flexible pole, a quick-connect base mount, and an impact-resistant light globe.

Abstract: An air cooled horticulture lamp fixture for growing plants in confined indoor spaces. The fixture seals the lamp and heat generated by the same to a reflector interior. Flow disruptors create turbulence in a cooling chamber thereby enhancing thermal transfer into a cooling air stream that flows over and around the reflector's exterior side thereby convectively cooling the lamp using the reflector as a heat sink. The lamp is effectively maintained at operational temperatures and the fixture housing is insulated from the hotter reflector by a gap of moving cooling air, allowing improved efficiencies of the lamp bulb in confined indoor growing spaces.

Abstract: The Underwater Light (LED) of Fixed Tilt Angle 0°-80° degrees for multiple applications with elective Gyro Sensor, which comprises of the fixed Inclined Outer Body (1, 2) with cylindrical internal configuration, the cylindrically shaped Solid Thermally Conductive Inner Core (Head) (3), the Peripheral Metal Coating Layers (4, 5) with embedded Scaled Thermal Conductivity ? of symmetric or non symmetric metal coating thickness of the cylindrically shaped Solid Thermally Conductive Inner Core (Head) (3), due to the fixed inclination 0-80° degrees (17) of the Inclined Outer Body with cylindrical internal configuration, the light beam angle is not affected by vibrations, oscillations or shocks, while at the same time it solves existing problems during night departure bow or stern mooring process, such as the process of approaching to shallow for floating means waters and of course it constitutes a principal or auxiliary safety system in case of overturning thereof.

Abstract: An optical lens is adapted for used in a light source that has an optical axis, and includes a light-entering surface, a light-exiting surface, and a modified reflection surface. The light-entering surface has two first ends. The light-exiting surface defines a light-exiting surface profile that is concave toward the light source and that has two second ends. The modified reflection surface defines two modified reflection surface profiles. Each of the first ends is connected to a corresponding one of the second ends by a corresponding one of the modified reflection surface profiles. The modified reflection surface profiles are concave in the same direction as the light-exiting surface profile.

Abstract: A lighting unit for use in a luminaire, in particular a luminaire for road and/or street lighting, comprising a plurality of light sources and a reflector unit arranged in front of the light sources to control the distribution of the light emitted by said light sources, wherein he reflector unit comprises a plurality of reflector elements arranged parallel to each other, with at least some of the reflector elements comprising a first portion adapted for total reflection and a second portion adapted for partial reflection.

Abstract: A saddle type vehicle provided with a headlight stay for permitting a harness laying operation to be easily carried out. A motorcycle is provided with the headlight stay which is supported on a head pipe and extends toward the vehicle front side from the head pipe. A headlight unit is attached to the headlight stay. The headlight stay includes a first stay extending forward from the head pipe, in a side view of the vehicle and a second stay which is supported in a cantilever manner by a front portion of the first stay and extends rearwardly and upwardly. The headlight unit is partly disposed on the front side of the second stay and is disposed so as to overlap with the first stay.

Abstract: Lighting devices are provided including those which have an array of spatially distributed optoelectronic sources, each source being adapted to emit a respective incident optical beam; a first reflector having an optical axis, and having a first reflective surface that is concave and facing the array of sources to intercept said incident optical beams and to produce corresponding reflected optical beams; a second reflector having a second reflective surface interposed along said optical axis between said array of optoelectronic sources and the first reflector adapted to intercept and deflect said reflected optical beams producing corresponding deflected optical beams, the first reflector being adapted to concentrate the reflected optical beams on the second reflective surface.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides a dock lighting system. One or more embodiments include a power source attached to a first dock section, a first modular lighting group attached to the first dock section, wherein the first modular lighting group is electrically connected to the power source, and a second modular lighting group attached to a second dock section, wherein the second modular lighting group is electrically connected to the first modular lighting group.

Abstract: The invention relates to a lighting apparatus (3), in particular reading lamp, for recessing in a trim (1) of a passenger cab of a vehicle, in particular a land vehicle, aircraft, or watercraft, in which a first light-emitting device (4) is held pivotably on a recess-mounting frame (2) so that a light-emitting direction of the first light-emitting device (4) with respect to the recess-mounting frame (2) is changeable. In order to simplify the design of a lighting apparatus (3) for illuminating a passenger cab, the invention proposes that the recess-mounting frame (2) has, on its visible side (S), a second light-emitting device (5) which at least sectionally surrounds the first light-emitting device (4) and which is fitted invariably in respect of its light-emitting direction on the recess-mounting frame (2).

Abstract: An attachment device for attachment to a membrane without puncturing the membrane. It comprises two interengaging parts (10, 12) and an O-ring (50) held by the interengaging parts (10, 12) when the device is in use. The interengaging parts (10, 12) are movable relative to one another from a position in which they are able to receive the O-ring (50) to a position in which they trap the O-ring (50). As a result, when the device is attached to a membrane (52), the interengaging parts (10, 12) can be located on one side of the membrane (52) with the O-ring (50) on the other side of the membrane (52) adjacent to the interengaging parts (10, 12), and the O-ring (50) can be slipped over at least one of the interengaging parts (10, 12) with the membrane (52) extending between the O-ring (50) and at least one of the interengaging parts (10, 12).

Abstract: A method and apparatus for incorporating lighting fixtures (e.g., Light Emitting Diode (LED) lighting fixtures) within other non-lighting components, or their mounting structures, already mounted to a watercraft. A mounting bracket that may be used to mount the non-lighting component to the watercraft may be modified to include a mounting bracket for the LED lighting device. The light fixture may be incorporated into the non-lighting component mount without utilizing any extra surface area on the watercraft itself.

Abstract: A lens system includes multiple light emitting diode sources. The lens system further includes optics configured to capture and direct light from the multiple light emitting diode sources. The system generates a 360° horizontal beam pattern and a predetermined vertical beam pattern.

Abstract: A glow in the dark paddleboard and/or wakeboard is disclosed that is visible in low-light conditions. The paddleboard and/or wakeboard comprises a top surface visible in low-light conditions. Preferably, the paddleboard and/or wakeboard comprises at least one glow in the dark element that is photoluminescent following sufficient exposure to a recharging source. The paddleboard and/or wakeboard are used in surface water sports and allow a user to traverse the surface of a body of water. However, when the user is in or near the water at night, or in other low-light scenarios, the glow in the dark element radiates visible light enabling a companion, or a rescuer to better visualize the user, thereby increasing the likelihood of a successful retrieval or rescue if required, and also prevents accidents as passing boats and other watercraft are more likely to see the individual and not run them over.

Abstract: A boat lighting system operably coupled to the bow of a boat wherein the boat lighting system is operable to illuminate at least a portion of the underwater proximate the bow of the boat. The boat lighting system further includes a horizontal main support beam that is releasably secured to a boat using a pair of hull fasteners. Coupled to the main support beam are three light poles that are vertically adjustable. Secured to one end of the three light poles are light assemblies that are generally waterproof and configured to illuminate the water. An upper shield is further included with the light assembly so as to inhibit light from traveling in an upwards direction. The boat lighting system is releasably secured to a bow of a boat.

Abstract: In some aspects of the disclosure, an attachable lighting device has a lighting assembly which includes a light housing, an attaching base, and one or more optical sources. The light housing is attached to the top of the attaching base and contains the one or more optical sources. The attachable lighting device has a receiving base which is attachable to an attachment surface of a boat. The attaching base is attachable to the receiving base.

Abstract: A canopy apparatus for a kayak comprises a bracket configured to be mounted to a kayak deck and a canopy. The canopy has a base member adapted to engage the bracket to releasably secure the canopy to the kayak deck and a cover pivotally connected to the base member. The cover is selectively movable between collapsed and expanded positions. The forward edge of the cover may further be adapted to carry a plurality of lights, preferably LEDs.

Abstract: The boat cleats of the invention are typically mounted on the watercraft and docks adjacent to the water for tying watercraft to piers as well as to other watercraft and disclose a solar powered modular structure supported within a boat cleat mechanical housing support structure. This arrangement provides savings associated with the provision of through-the-dock wiring access, easy removability for replacement, maintenance and servicing, and which is sealed against the environment. The self contained solar powered modular structure may have communications capabilities to enable distributed control and sensing.

Abstract: A light conduit nautical navigation light with improved usable life and reliability. It replaces electrical energy coupling by light energy coupling, thereby eliminating electrical contact corrosion problems. It further offers a more robust light emitting structure due to its solid structure.

Abstract: An underwater light-equipped watercraft system includes a watercraft and a removable submersible lighting system. The lighting system includes a harness and a light unit coupled to the harness. The watercraft has a bottom surface that is disposed underwater when the watercraft is used in the water. The harness is removably mounted around at least a portion of the watercraft such that the light unit is disposed against the bottom surface of the watercraft.

Abstract: A paddleboard system includes a paddleboard having an upper surface, a lower surface and a specific peripheral outer shape, and a fitted skirt having the specific peripheral outer shape of the paddleboard and additional material providing a first extension on the lower surface and a second extension on the upper surface fully around the specific peripheral outer shape, such that the fitted skirt is enabled to engage the paddleboard and stay in place in use.

Abstract: A watercraft includes a light source illuminated in response to a sound signal. The light source may be a decorative light or color coded to function as a port light, a starboard light, or an aft light. The sound source may be from a wireless transmission, line level output from a media player, or speaker output from media player, as examples.

Abstract: Low profile navigation lights for a boat are provided, wherein the navigation lights are inset or recessed within a mount, which may be positioned along or within a rubrail of a boat. Each mount is preferably made from a tough, rigid material, such as metal or hard plastic, and includes a hole for receiving the light bulb and protective cover. The navigation lights are recessed within the mount, so that the mount serves to protect the lights against bumps or collisions against docks, piers, other vessels, and the like.