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.

Abstract: The lighting system for use with thermally-insulated receptacles comprises a replaceable lid, a light source, and a power source. The lighting system further comprises an additional layer of material covering the light source and power source to limit exposure to moisture and to limit contact with the items stored within the thermally-insulated receptacle. The lighting system for use with thermally-insulated receptacles is configured to be used as safety equipment to signal others when the user is in distress. The lighting system for use with thermally-insulated receptacles is configured to be used with stand-alone, thermally-insulated receptacles or with thermally-insulated receptacles integrally formed in or on land vehicle or water craft.

Abstract: A low profile vehicle lamp assembly includes a housing having a top end, body with an interior portion and a lens portion covering the top end. The housing is adapted to fit within an opening in a surface such that the lens portion is substantially flush with the surface and the body is positioned behind the surface. In addition, circuitry is disposed within the interior portion of the housing and at least one light source is electrically connected to the circuitry.

Abstract: A signaling buoy and method suitable for emitting a light signal over long distances in marine environments. The buoy includes a watertight enclosure having a compartment, an aperture at an upper end of the enclosure for emitting a laser light beam therethrough, a laser light source disposed within the enclosure for generating the light beam, and a battery within the enclosure for powering the light source. Electrical contacts are disposed on an exterior of the enclosure and are adapted to complete an electrical circuit when an electrical short exists therebetween to conduct electrical power from the battery to the laser light source. The buoy is configured to float upright in water with the electrical contacts submersed in the water.

Abstract: A deep submersible light may include a body defining a hollow interior and a solid state light source such as a plurality of high brightness LEDs mounted in the interior of the body. A transparent window may be mounted over the LEDs. The space between the transparent window and the LEDs may be filled with an optically transparent fluid, gel, or grease, which allows light to pass through and ambient water pressure to pass in, thus pressure compensating the LEDs by allowing them to see ambient water pressure. The transparent window may be mounted in the body for reciprocation in both a forward direction and a rearward direction to accommodate volumetric changes in the compensating fluid, gel, or grease caused by changes in temperature and water pressure as the manned or remotely piloted submarine travels from the sea surface to deep ocean depths.

Abstract: An LED underwater lamp comprises a housing (1) and an LED lamp body (2), wherein the housing (1) is fixed in a mounting hole of a mounting plate (20), an opening is provided at one end of the housing (1), the LED lamp body (2) is inserted through the opening and fastened within the housing (1), an inner water-proof sealing ring (3) is disposed between the LED lamp body (2) and the opening of the housing (1), an LED bulb (4) is disposed within the LED lamp body (1) situated at the opening of the housing (1), and a power line (5) extending to outside through the housing (1) is detachably connected to the other end of the LED lamp body (2).

Abstract: A visibility system includes a portable navigational lighting system including a housing and a light source located in the housing and being visible from outside the housing such that when the light source is illuminated at least one of a first and a second color is displayed. A quick connect and release bracket is connected to the housing. The quick connect and release bracket is configured to releasably connect to a mount bracket. The portable navigational lighting system is configured to display each of the first and second colors, the second color being different from the first color. A first mount bracket is located on a wearable structure. The first mount bracket is configured to releasably connect to the quick connect and release bracket.

Abstract: A light for multi-color indication, for example, as navigation light, has a light source with a plurality of LEDs on a common substrate, within a common package and a common package lens. The LEDs may be of different colors. A reflector may be mounted opposite the light source to direct “mixed-color” light through differently colored portions of a casing lens. A reflective surface of the reflector may be shaped substantially as a surface of rotation. A reflective material such as a film may be positioned on the casing lens to extend over at least part of an angular range of any of the lens portion(s) corresponding to an unneeded light color, so as to reflect incident light towards a selected one of the lens portions corresponding to a needed light color.

Abstract: An underwater vehicle configured to be remote-controllable and maneuverable includes a device which is configured to uncover a submerged object. The device comprises a working nozzle configured to conduct a water flow and a counter pressure nozzle configured to counteract the working nozzle.

Abstract: An all-around LED light allows fast assembly and disassembly, high luminance, convenient replacement, and use safety includes multiple concave panels each related to a parabolic mirror made in a proper curvature by compromising a relative location of a light emitting diode adapted; light streams from the LED are emitted upward and reflected to scatter horizontally; multiple units comprised of the LED and the concave panel being arranged in a circle to form a all-around light radiating light streams to its surroundings; a structure of the all-around LED light is comprised of two semi-products located by having two bolting pillars from a bolting holder to penetrate through two secondary bolting holes disposed on a reflective mask and clicked by multiple circular ribs respectively from a lampshade and a base in a mutual containment status; one semi-product is comprised of a locating disk with its bottom resting on a locating holder and an upper end of the bolting holder, both bolting pillars on the base penetrat

Abstract: A light emitting inflatable safety beacon is disclosed for identifying a location of the beacon. The beacon comprises an elongated bladder defining an interior chamber extending between an upper end and a lower end. A tether extends between a first end and a second end. A couple links the tether with the elongated bladder for suspending the tether within the interior chamber. A light source is secured to the tether for emitting an electromagnetic radiation. The electromagnetic radiation internally illuminates the elongated bladder for creating an illuminated beacon. The electromagnetic radiation traverses the elongated bladder for creating a location beacon.

Abstract: A ring generating LED lamp includes a lens section which employs internal reflection to direct the light energy from a hemispherical emitter into a ring shaped output distribution. The ring shaped distribution projects above and below the plane of the LED source. The lens has multiple internal surfaces that direct light from the LED source to provide a ring shaped output distribution.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a maritime light source comprising a bottom housing and a attached thereto. The lid comprises an integrated lens portion and a button portion, wherein the lens portion is adapted to scatter light from an associated light source over an angle of at least 160 degrees in a substantially uniform manner. The button portion comprises an integrated and flexible push button membrane. A water proof sealing is formed between the bottom housing and the lid.

Abstract: A lighting system for use with a watercraft comprising a light module wherein a light bulb is mounted on the front end with an on-off switch, with a handle which pivotably attaches to the light module, further comprises a rechargeable battery which is mounted to a cut-away opening in a cowling with a U-bracket.

Abstract: A retractable navigation light mounts through a surface of an aquatic vehicle such as a boat. The navigation light, in the retracted position, is substantially flush with the surface to which it is mounted, thereby reducing clutter and tripping issues. The illuminated portion of the retractable navigation light, in the extended position, is elevated sufficiently as to position the light(s) above any obstruction such as a trolling motor. The illuminated portion locks in the extended position so as to not retract as the boat pounds against waves and unlocks with the push of a button when it is desired to retract the navigation lights. In some embodiments, the extension shaft on which the illuminated portion is mounted is sufficiently sturdy as to provide a safety handle should one slip on the deck of the boat.

Abstract: A light for use with a floating object, like a boat, has a body, the body having a flange and a light bulb extending therefrom, a lens, and a switch for activating and deactivating the bulb, the switch being disposed between the lens and the body. A mounting bracket attaches to the body and has an arm for cooperating with the flange such that the body may be disposed at varying angles relative to the arm, a first clamp attaching to the arm and a second clamp attaching to the first clamp such that the mounting bracket may be clamped to an item on the floating object.

Abstract: A marine lighting apparatus includes a decking material, a frame supporting the decking material, and a substantially sealed light device attached to a source of electrical power. At least a portion of the frame is located above water. The substantially sealed light device is attached to at least one of the frame and the decking material at a position below the decking material. A method for locating a mooring position in a marina includes sending a code, or a waypoint for locating the rented mooring position to a device of a mooring position user. The code is sent from the device of the mooring position user when the user is in the proximity of the mooring position. A waypoint may be entered into a gps to locate the slip. A unique vessel identifier broadcast from a vessel can also be used to enable a mooring position locator.

Abstract: A luminous vehicle glazing, containing: a first sheet containing a mineral or an organic glass having a first main face, a second main face, and an injection edge; a peripheral light source with an emitting face, which faces the injection edge; a guided-light extracting element; a peripheral functional element, bonded to the first sheet, which is fluid-tight, including a cavity for placing the peripheral light source; a covering element, which covers the cavity and the peripheral light source, which is fluid-tight, and which is selected from i) a cap combined with an interfacial element, for interfacial fluid-tightness or ii) a fluid-tight sealing mastic covering the peripheral light source and sealing the peripheral functional element. In addition, a method of manufacturing the luminous vehicle glazing.

Abstract: An underwater propulsion device includes a number of modules allowing it to be used in a range of configurations including a tow/pull type scooter 300, a thigh strap configuration 700, a calf strap configuration 1100, a push configuration 1200, a tank mount configuration 1300. The device may include an underwater changeable battery canister 1600, a hand controller 216 that senses movement about the radius bone to generate direction and speed control signals and/or a front mounted headlight 224.

Abstract: A marine lighting device mounts in-line with a tubular member of a marine vessel structure such as a T-top, tower or hand rail. An LED light bar having an array of LEDs supportably mounted to a circuit board is sealably enclosed in a tubular lens which, in turn is disposed within a tubular housing, a central portion of which is provided with an opening through which illumination from the LEDs is emitted after passing through the lens. A sleeve coupling is used to mount at least one end of the housing to a free end of the tubular member. In lieu of using a sleeve coupling at both ends one end of the housing may be flared to receive one of the free ends of the tubular member. A lighted T-top incorporating at least one such marine lighting device and a lighted marine handrail are also disclosed.

Abstract: An LED lighting system for watercraft, including LED lighting assemblies inserted into tubular members and inserted within rub rails mounted along the gunwale or wall of the hull, along the starboard and port sides, bow and stern. The LED lighting assembly can include ultraviolet LEDS for night fishing, white-light LEDs, a red LED port-running light, and a green LED starboard-running light. The string of LED lights can be pre-assembled into conventional insert tubing, and inserted into the cavities of the rub rail to emit the desired LED light from within the rub rail.

Abstract: A light module, a light-module carrier and an illumination system for an aircraft, which allow intelligent illumination and at the same time easy reconfiguration of cabin illumination. The light module provides information relating to its characteristics, while a control system determines a position of the light module on a light-module carrier, and on the basis of the determined position and of the characteristics of the light module adjusts the light module by way of a bus system of the light-module carrier according to a desired illumination.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a multi-hull fishing boat having a bow, a stern opposite the bow and a bottom. The boat includes a pair of spaced-apart pontoons operatively connected together. The boat includes a first gate near the bow of the boat configured to selectively extend across the space between the pair of pontoons. The boat includes a second gate near the stern of the boat configured to selectively extend across the space between the pair of pontoons. The boat includes a third gate configured to selectively extend across the space between the pair of pontoons by the bottom of the boat. The first gate, the second gate, the third gate and the pair of pontoons form an enclosure for trapping fish.

Abstract: An apparatus that improves the usable life and reliability of detachable bow lights for boats. It replaces electrical energy coupling by light energy coupling, thereby eliminating electrical contact corrosion problems.

Abstract: An LED lighting fixture includes a metal core printed circuit board (MCPCB) having a rear side and a front side. At least one LED is mounted to the front side of the MCPCB. A transparent window is mounted and sealed to the front side of the MCPCB to enclose the LED. A portion of the MCPCB extends from the transparent window so that it can be in heat exchange contact with water when the window of the lighting fixture is submerged in water.

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: A docking light system for a watercraft including a docking light fixture, a docking lamp positioned within the docking light fixture, and an accessory lamp mounted to the docking light fixture. The accessory lamp emits light outwardly from the watercraft and is masked to control the horizontal and vertical beam spread sectors of emitted light from illuminating the watercraft causing glare to an occupant of the watercraft. In another aspect, a navigation light is provided on the docking light fixture, where the navigation light may be a masthead light, a stern light, a port side marker light, a starboard side marker light, etc.

Abstract: A deep submersible light includes a body defining a hollow interior and a solid state light source such as a plurality of high brightness LEDs mounted in the interior of the body. A transparent window is mounted over the LEDs. The space between the transparent window and the LEDs is filled with an optically transparent fluid, gel, or grease, which allows light to pass through and ambient water pressure to pass in, thus pressure compensating the LEDs by allowing them to see ambient water pressure. The transparent window is mounted in the body for reciprocation in both a forward direction and a rearward direction to accommodate volumetric changes in the compensating fluid, gel, or grease caused by changes in temperature and water pressure as the manned or remotely piloted submarine travels from the sea surface to deep ocean depths.

Abstract: The cleat includes a bridge supported by first and second columns. Both columns include two wings with bottom support surfaces. A horn is integral with each column and extends away from the bridge. An illumination module cavity with an open top is formed in the bridge. A cavity bottom includes a light aperture that passes through the bridge. An illumination module with a transparent case is pressed into the illumination module. A light emitting diode inside the case directs light downward through the light aperture. A photovoltaic cell array in the top of the case energizes the diode.

Abstract: Disclosed is an underwater lighting apparatus securable in the transom drain hole of a vessel. The apparatus is formed from a support structure having a chamber for housing at least one LED or the like lighting element. An outer surface of the support structure is sized and arranged to sealingly secure to the transom drain hole of a conventional boat to prevent water passage. The apparatus includes an internal power source, namely disposable cell batteries or a rechargeable cell, for providing power to the lighting element.

Abstract: A hull mounted light for illuminating a place of portage to which a watercraft would come to dock. The docking light includes high intensity LED light sources for efficient illumination, an illuminated surface area on the exterior of the apparatus, a combination of circuits that compensates for the irregular operation of the watercrafts electrical system and a method of mounting that allows for adjustment after being operationally verified.

Abstract: A portable fishing light has a base housing, a mounting element adapted for removably mounting the base housing on the boat, and a light wand having a white light source and a UV light source. A flexible control arm adjustably mounts the light wand to the base housing so that the light wand can be adjustably positioned relative to the base housing.

Abstract: The flashing stern light for boats includes an elongated tubular base, a light source housing mounted on top of the base, a light source disposed inside the housing, an array of light emitting elements disposed along a length of the base, and wiring adapted to operative connect to a power source and/or control, wherein the array of light emitting elements flash sequentially in a pattern to thereby draw attention to the light source, warn and emphasize proximity and presence of the boat. The flashing lights enhances visibility of the boat at night and in reduced visibility conditions.

Abstract: A stern LED lighting device includes a base comprising at least a pair of lower threaded holes at opposite ends thereof, a trough at a center portion thereof, and at least one wire hole at a bottom of the base, a number of insertion sockets and a pair of posts being provided on the trough; a LED module comprising a number of light emitting diodes at a center portion thereof, a pair of through holes at opposite ends thereof; a reflector frame having a flat part, a slope part, a number of insertion posts protruding from a bottom of the reflector frame, and a first opening at a center portion thereof; a protecting board being a ladder-shaped and transparent board, and comprising a lower part and an upper part; and a cover having at least a pair of upper threaded holes at opposite ends thereof, a second opening at a center portion thereof.

Abstract: There is disclosed a data receiving device for coupling to an AC power line through a standard light bulb socket. A standard medium lamp base is supported by a frame and connected to a branch circuit of the AC power line. An electrical device having signal terminals and supported by the frame is driven by electrical circuitry having a first input and a first output. The first output is coupled to the signal terminals for driving the electrical device. A data receiver has a second input for receiving both AC power and a data signal from the AC power line. The second input is coupled to the lamp base and a second output is coupled to the first input of the electrical circuitry. In another aspect, a data interface comprising a standard medium lamp base coupled to a data terminal device having a data receiving and/or transmitting interface circuit therein is threadably engaged to a standard medium lamp receptacle connected to the AC power line branch circuit.

Abstract: Small boats operated for pleasure are typically transported to the water on a boat trailer, where the boat trailer is backed into the water and the boat is floated off the boat trailer. A removable boat trailer tail light lighting system and method is disclosed that preserves the integrity of the tail light when the rear of a boat trailer is immersed in the water during launching of the transported boat. The invention is in two parts, with metallic plates affixed to the boat trailer, each metallic plate having a mounting frame with three rims that accommodate a magnetic metallic plate backing on the trailer tail light. The trailer tail light is removed prior to the trailer entering the water and re-inserted into the mounting frames on exit from the water.

Abstract: A boat running light and emergency light apparatus and method comprising a plurality of radially projecting lights, at least one axially upward projecting light and at least one photometer, wherein the at least one photometer senses the amount of illumination from the plurality of radially projecting lights. Upon a reduction or cessation of illumination caused by failure of one or more of the plurality of radially projecting lights, the plurality of radially projecting lights are turned off and the axially upward projecting lights are illuminated to notify boaters of a faulty light while still providing redundant lighting. Additionally, the boat light is capable of flashing SOS in Morse code during an emergency situation. The lights are preferably high intensity directional light emitting diodes.

Abstract: A vehicle including a body having an exterior surface and a protrusion extending outward from the surface. The vehicle further includes a fairing mounted on the surface directly adjacent and behind the protrusion. The fairing has a forward end, an aft end opposite the forward end, and opposing sides extending between the forward end and the aft end. The opposing sides become progressively closer together from the forward end to the aft end so that the bracket has a tapered shape.

Abstract: An apparatus and method that improves the usable life and reliability of detachable stern lights for boats. It replaces electrical energy coupling by light energy coupling, thereby eliminating electrical contact corrosion problems.

Abstract: A lens for a wet environment lighting device that has a fixture with an interior that has an opening, and at least one light source located within the fixture interior. Light from the light source proceeds out through the opening. The lens is for location in front of the fixture and the light source located therein and the lens encloses the opening from the wet environment. The lens has a first light-directing area for directing light in a first beam pattern. The lens also has a second light-directing area, distinct from the first light-directing area, for directing light in a second beam pattern, distinct from the first beam pattern. The lens is positioned relative to fixture and light source therein to select from the distinct beam patterns based on the alignment of the light-directing areas relative to the light source resulting from a positioning of the lens.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a flat discharge lamp (1000) that transmits in the visible and/or UV comprising first and second dielectric walls (2, 3) that are facing each other, kept parallel and sealed at the periphery (8), that thus define an internal space (10) filled with a plasma gas and comprising a source of UV and/or visible light (6); and first and second electrodes (4, 5) in separate planes parallel to the first and second walls, the first electrode (4) being at a potential V0 higher than the potential V1 of the second electrode, and the first electrode being arranged in the internal space and closer to the first dielectric wall than the second electrode.

Abstract: An LED lighting system for watercraft, including LED lighting assemblies inserted into tubular members and inserted within rub rails mounted along the gunwale or wall of the hull, along the starboard and port sides, bow and stern. The LED lighting assembly can include ultraviolet LEDS for night fishing, white-light LEDs, a red LED port-running light, and a green LED starboard-running light. The string of LED lights can be pre-assembled into conventional insert tubing, and inserted into the cavities of the rub rail to emit the desired LED light from within the rub rail.

Abstract: A light fixture is provided which includes an improved connector arrangement between a fixture housing and a lens therefor. The connector arrangement includes a pre-mounted plunger cartridge which includes a cartridge body that mounts to the fixture housing and a resiliently biased plunger which projects through the fixture housing wall into releasable locking engagement with the lens.

Abstract: An apparatus that improves the usable life and reliability of detachable bow lights for boats. It replaces electrical energy coupling by light energy coupling, thereby eliminating electrical contact corrosion problems.

Abstract: A navigation light system for a watercraft including multiple lights of a common color and that are spatially separated on the watercraft to collectively operate as a navigation running light that has a specified horizontal beam sector of less than 360 degrees. Each light is separately masked to emit light outwardly from the watercraft within a partial arc horizontal beam sector which is less than the specified horizontal beam sector. The navigation light system may include first and second running lights of first and second colors, respectively, where each running light includes multiple commonly-colored lights that are separately masked within a corresponding one of mutually exclusive partial arc horizontal beam sectors within the specified horizontal beam sector.

Abstract: A light system is disposed to be located on top of guide poles on either side of a trailer. The light system is in-line with the guide pole and may almost appear to be a part of the poles. The elevated light system allows for the brake lights to be more easily seen by following drivers and it normally keeps the brake lights from being immersed in water when the trailer is used in loading or unloading a boat or other marine craft. Additionally, in comparison with lights attached to the side of a guide pole, the in-line nature of the light system makes it less likely that the light will be knocked off or damaged when backing a trailer into a tight garage opening. Furthermore, a tell-tale lens is located opposite the primary lens and it allows the driver to be able to verify that the lights are working.

Abstract: Disclosed is an underwater lighting apparatus securable in the transom drain hole of a vessel. The apparatus is formed from a support structure having a chamber for housing at least one LED or the like lighting element. An outer surface of the support structure is sized and arranged to sealingly secure to the transom drain hole of a conventional boat to prevent water passage. The apparatus includes an internal power source, namely disposable cell batteries or a rechargeable cell, for providing power to the lighting element.

Abstract: The flashing stern light for boats includes an elongated tubular base, a light source housing mounted on top of the base, a light source disposed inside the housing, an array of light emitting elements disposed along a length of the base, and wiring adapted to operative connect to a power source and/or control, wherein the array of light emitting elements flash sequentially in a pattern to thereby draw attention to the light source, warn and emphasize proximity and presence of the boat. The flashing lights enhances visibility of the boat at night and in reduced visibility conditions.

Abstract: Small boats operated for pleasure are typically transported to the water on a boat trailer, where the boat trailer is backed into the water and the boat is floated off the boat trailer. A removable boat trailer tail light lighting system and method is disclosed that preserves the integrity of the tail light when the rear of a boat trailer is immersed in the water during launching of the transported boat. The invention is in two parts, with metallic plates affixed to the boat trailer, each metallic plate having a mounting frame with three rims that accommodate a magnetic metallic plate backing on the trailer tail light. The trailer tail light is removed prior to the trailer entering the water and re-inserted into the mounting frames on exit from the water.

Abstract: Disclosed is an underwater lighting apparatus securable in the transom drain hole of a vessel. The apparatus is formed from a support structure having a chamber for housing at least LED. An outer surface of the support structure is sized and arranged to sealingly secure to the transom drain hole of a conventional boat to prevent water passage. The apparatus includes electrical connections extending through the end of the support structure for coupling to a power source. Illumination behind the boat is provided by an LED, halogen or other high intensity lighting source.