Abstract: A device and system for simulating the flicker of candle flame is provided by the present invention. A series of independent charging and discharging circuits are provided that produce power waveforms having duty cycles that vary from a highest duty cycle to a lowest duty cycle. The power waveforms are provided to a series of LEDs arranged in a vertical stack. The lowest duty cycle power waveform is provided to the highest LED in the stack and the highest duty cycle power waveform is provided to the lowest LED in the stack. An approximately flame shaped housing that is partially translucent is positioned around the vertical stack of LEDs such that the light from the LEDs is visible while the LEDs themselves are not. A solar panel and an associated rechargeable battery are used to power the device.

Abstract: An illuminated ornamental apparatus includes an outer housing having a top wall, a bottom wall, and a peripheral wall that extends between and is attached to the top and bottom walls. The outer housing comprises a substantially transparent material. An inner housing is positioned within the outer housing. The inner housing has a plurality of apertures therein. Each of a plurality of lights is mounted in one of the apertures such that each of the lights is directed away from the inner housing. A power supply is electrically coupled to the lights.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a belt buckle caddy which stores a set of telescopic pens or pencils which include blinking light reminders when in use to remind the user to place the pens or pencils back in the caddy after use. The caddy also includes a front interchangeable ornament lighted by a glowing or blinking light useful as a safety feature during night walks and to match the users attire. Left and right grooves on the front of the buckle caddy serve to guide the ornament onto the front of the caddy and tubes extending from a top opening on the caddy serve to store the pens or pencils when not in use. Two small holes are formed through the caddy to facilitate holding fixed ornaments or LED electrical contacts which are connected to lithium batteries located on the rear of the caddy.

Abstract: The invention provides an oil candle comprising a glass container which holds a decorative arrangement which is immersed in candle oil. The container is closed at its top by a transparent beveled glass closure which is provided with a center hole. A glass enclosed wick extends from above the glass enclosure (usually a disc) into the oil within the container. When the wick is lit, the flame brightly illuminates the decorative arrangement.

Abstract: A wall or ceiling mountable device has a body of predetermined shape for forming a wall or ceiling feature and a flat, peripheral flange of predetermined width projecting outwardly from the perimeter of the body. The body may be a light sconce or valance, niche, shelving unit, bas-relief, or other feature. The flange has a periphery of predetermined shape for mounting in a wall or ceiling opening of corresponding shape and dimensions with the outer face of the flange flush with the surrounding wall or ceiling surface, and the seam or joint between the flange and opening is finished such that the body appears to be molded integrally with the wall or ceiling.

Abstract: Illuminated items including a chemiluminescent article. The present invention is directed to various clothing, ornamental and useful items lighted by a chemiluminescent article, preferably a light stick that is activated. Clothing items illuminated by the chemiluminescent article include a hat, cap, shirt, pants, collar, cuff, sleeve, pocket, trim, scarf, boa, sandal and shoe. Ornamental and useful items illuminated by the chemiluminescent article include a holiday ornament, jewelry, greeting card, aquarium figure, lighter, egg, basket, flag, umbrella, guitar pick, drumstick, slide viewer, bottle topper and candy wrapper.

Abstract: Disclosed is a dynamically sensitized decorative lighting equipment wherein a plurality of lighting elements such as miniature decorative lamps or LEDs is divided in several individual groups which are hung on a structural framework and configurated into special patterns of variety of artistic contours to exhibit a unique and dynamical sensitization lighting effect by partially constantly turning on and partially alternatively glittering.

Abstract: An apparatus and method of manufacture is disclosed for a fiber optic lighting device. The fiber optic lighting device is formed by adhering fiber optic strands onto a backing material in a radial pattern from a centralized illumination receiving port within a perimeter of the backing material. The centralized illumination receiving port of the fiber optic strands is where the illuminating source would transfer the illuminations into the fiber optic strands. The fiber optic strands can include a surface finish, which enhances the intensity of the light emitting from the fiber optic strands. The fiber optic lighting device can provide a non-linear sheared edge along the entire perimeter of the backing material.

Abstract: A light sculpture includes a base frame made of steel wires and having a form, a light string mounted around the base frame, a supporting frame mounted on the base frame to securely sandwich the light string with the base frame, and a thermoplastic layer applied to cover the supporting frame. After the application of the thermoplastic layer on the supporting frame, light from the light string is able to penetrate the thermoplastic layer to recreate the form of the base frame.

Abstract: The present invention discloses a stopper composed of a hyaline port, a coupling, a light emitting means, a buffer ring, an embedding port and an insertion. The light emitting means is positioned in a top hollow of the coupling and then embedded into a cave of the hyaline port. An insulated ring surrounding batteries is housed in the lower hollow of the coupling. The coupling can be eventually screwed in the embedding port deposited in the insertion. By screwing the coupling more tightly, a lead beneath the light emitting means can contact with the battery to form electrical conduction, and therefore the hyaline port exhibits fancy or identification effect.

Abstract: A dynamic light sculpture system and method of use are provided. The system includes an optical element that is coated with an optically active material. The optical element may be arranged by the user/artist proximate a viewing screen. A beam of light is directed obliquely at the optical element to produce both transmitted and reflected secondary beams in a myriad of colors.

Abstract: An outer housing of a household appliance, preferably, in cupboard form, includes an inscription concerning the origin of the appliance on the front side of the housing in the form of a trademark formed from a glass body. To increase the conspicuousness of the mark, the trademark is presented from a structural element or assembly of transparent or translucent material and is connected to at least one light source provided on an inner side of the housing such that an outer surface of the trademark radiates light in a forward direction when the light source is switched on.

Abstract: A novel illumination apparatus that may be formed from any object of choice, such as a natural rock or the like. The apparatus is of simple construction and allows a user to easily adjust the amount of light to be emitted there from. Or the user may direct the light in a preferred direction, and optional accessories are also provided, such as the apparatus may include, a motion detector, speakers, a cup-holder, a secret compartment, etc.

Abstract: A light fixture has an electrical light-emitting lamp, a hollow and at least partially light-transparent shade spacedly surrounding the lamp and formed with a throughgoing hole having an inner edge, and a transparent prismatic jewel generally filling the hole and having a faceted outer surface turned away from the lamp and an inner surface turned toward the lamp. This jewel is fixedly retained in the hole such that light emitted by the lamp impinges the jewel inner surface, passes through the jewel, and is emitted from the jewel outer surface.

Abstract: Disclosed is a combinative decorative light equipment wherein a plurality of lighting elements are mutually connected into several individual lamp groups by wires in series or series-parallel manner, so as to be hung on a structural framework. The upper connectors of said lamp groups are installed on the connecting device of different structural frameworks, and which are connected into a decoration framework, so that the lamp groups on different structural frameworks are mutually connected to form larger lamp groups and assembled into a pre-designed decoration body.

Abstract: A color separation disc assembly combinable with an article formed of optical fibers. The assembly has a color separation disc that is able to rotate along with a shaft of a motor for generating different colors on ends of optical fibers by separating light emitted from a light source therethrough. A lightning ball is adjacent to the article and electrically connected to a high voltage generation circuit for generating lightning therein, enabling the article to have a colorful appearance within a dazzling environment.

Abstract: An ornamental sphere includes a base and a transparent or translucent sphere mounted on the base. The sphere is completely filled with rheoscopic fluid. A driving apparatus within the sphere is energized to agitate the rheoscopic fluid to thereby create currents or movements that are visible to an observer through the sphere. In addition, a light source is mounted within the sphere to illuminate the rheoscopic fluid and enhance the appearance and visibility of the current movement. The light and/or the driving apparatus can be activated by a plurality of systems. Alternatively, the sphere can be filled with two immiscible fluids having different refractive indexes.

Abstract: An illumination apparatus that includes a housing, at least one light source and a light-altering device. The light-altering device is positioned relative to the housing and the light source for receiving and altering light from the light source such that the altered light illuminates at least one of a portion of the housing and a portion of a surface supporting the illumination apparatus.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a decorative apparatus with multi-layer of lighting plates, which includes a first plate having a designed shape and being not transparent and a second plate having a reflecting surface. Several bulbs are provided between the two plates. By use of the light of the bulb, the decorative effect is novel and unique while the reflecting light showing the special figure of the first plate.

Abstract: An improved illuminated carrier for articles, such as Halloween and other holiday treats, which is nestable and allows for ease of transport, warehousing and assembly.

Abstract: A lamp for use on a table or a floor comprises a base, an intermediate spacer coupled to the base and rotatable with respect thereto, a light source, and a shade disposed over and about the light source. The shade has a surface shaped to insinuate a lipstick and additionally has a partially translucent portion acting to diffuse light emanating from the lamp. The lamp operates such that rotation of the intermediate spacer causes the lamp shade to move along a linear axis. A method for adjusting the light pattern emanating from such a lamp further comprises energizing the light source, rotating the intermediate spacer, and moving the shade along the linear axis while maintaining the light source energized.

Abstract: A cup pad includes a top part having a recessed area for a cup to put therein and a plurality of first holes are defined through the recessed area. A plurality of second holes are defined through the top part and located around the recessed area. A bottom part is engaged with the top part and an electric power source is connected to the bottom part. A circuit board is sandwiched between the top part and the bottom part. A plurality of first light emitting members are inserted in the first holes and second light emitting members are inserted in the second holes. These light emitting members are controlled by a control chip on the circuit board so as to light up in a pre-determined way.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a lamp apparatus, which includes a lamp, a holder, and a connector. The lamp is received in the holder. The characteristic of the present invention is to provide a weight piece being received in the connector. The holder with the lamp is also connected within the connector above the weight piece (4) so the lamp apparatus can be positioned stably at any desire place.

Abstract: Accessories such as jewelry lighted with chemiluminescence. The accessories have decorative chemiluminescent article holders which utilize apertures or spaces for direct viewing of the chemiluminescent article. The accessories, may include ornamental elements back-lit by chemiluminescence.

Abstract: This invention relates to a driver circuit for driving at least one light source to light in various illuminating patterns according to a predetermined switching operation, and luminous shoes having the driver circuit. A driving means for driving at least one light source in various illuminating patterns, includes a power source for energizing the driving means; a switch for applying a power provided by the power source to the driving means by means of being actuated by an outside action; a control unit for controlling an illuminating pattern to illuminate at least one light source; at least one control switch set up outside of the control unit and connected to the control unit for setting a predetermined illuminating pattern to change the fixed illuminating pattern in the control unit.

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

Abstract: A chandelier includes a central support member that extends from a ceiling support to a distributor plate. A number of removable arms connected to the distributor plate. An electrical connection is made from the central support to the arms at the distributor plate. The electrical connection is completed and broken as the arms are connected and removed from the distributor plate.

Abstract: A decorative article is provided having an optically transparent solid material, having top, bottom, front, back and side surfaces, an opaque material covering the back, side and top surfaces, and an image inside the transparent material defined by etch points having a convex exterior surface facing the back surface and a concave interior surface facing the front surface.

Abstract: An illuminated costume promoting safety is disclosed. The inventive costume comprises a light distributing assembly, comprising a light source and a plurality of light outputting members optically coupled to the light source, each of the members having a light outputting surface. The light outputting members have first and second member ends. The first member end are optically coupled to the light source. Each of the members has a light outputting surface on its second member end, wherein the light outputting members have various lengths. The light outputting members come in at least four different lengths. In accordance with the preferred embodiment of the present invention the light source is a light-emitting diode which is driven by either a battery which maintains the light emitting diode active emitting light all times, or the light source may be driven by a battery powered transistorized power source which causes the lights to blink or follow any other pattern desired.

Abstract: A device for storing and displaying decorative light strings has a stationary upper body mountable to the eaves of a house or the like and a lower body. The lower body is rotatably connected with the upper body and dimensioned to fit inside the upper body. The lower body houses the decorative light string. In storage position, the decorative light string is completely enclosed and therefore protected from the natural elements. Using a handle, the lower body can be rotated and the light bulbs will be displayed.

Abstract: A jewelry box including a pair of clamshell members joined by a hinge, a jewelry holder in one clamshell member and a display device in one clamshell member. The display device includes a LED light source, a light diffuser positioned over the light source, and a lighted display screen mounted over the light diffuser.

Abstract: The panel branch disclosed is used with an artificial tree. The panel branch includes a plurality of twigs, a channel element, a number of inserts, and a hook-like member. Each twig is inserted through an aperture in the insert and the insert, in turn, is placed in and secured in the channel element. The hook-like member has a short side used to secure the branch to an artificial trunk and a long side secured in the channel element. Optical fibres are associated with the twigs of the panel branch. Each optical fiber is threaded through an aperture in an insert and gathered into a bundle. A socket with a light source is provided to receive the bundle of optical fibres such that the branch is lighted.

Abstract: An illuminatable ornament comprises an elongated translucent member extending along a longitudinal axis and an illuminatable decorative display coupled to the translucent member. The member has a base that couples the member to a light source which directs light along the axis. The translucent member is formed of a plurality of surfaces that redirect light substantially transversely to the axis to illuminate the decorative display.

Abstract: The invention provides a Christmas lamp bulb, including a lamp bulb, wherein the structure and shape of the wire lead terminal are in accordance with the inner hole of a conventional lamp socket; that is, the inner end of the wire lead terminal is a cylinder terminal with a shape of cylinder, whereas the outer end of the wire lead terminal is a rectangle terminal with a shape of rectangle. The Christmas lamp bulb of the invention is made by combining two different materials, glass and synthetic resin so that water can be prevented from permeating into the lamp bulb and the cost of material and labor for assembly can be lowered without changing the existing structure and external shape of the Christmas lamp bulb.

Abstract: A multi-variation decorative lamp, comprising: a light emitting device including a plurality of light emitting units for emitting lights of different wave lengths in combination; a functions control device for generating and emitting a plurality of electric waves, it is connected to and control said light emitting units; a power supply device, to be connected to said functions control device for supplying electric power; decorative objects, formed by one or a plurality of light penetrating materials with identical or different reflection or refraction coefficients or light-absorbing efficiency; it is located near said light-emitting unit; and, when said functions control device generates the electric wave according to pre-designed functions, the light emitting units then emit light of multi-variations, such that each of the decorative objects generates functions of multi-variations.

Abstract: A stretchable and shrinkable tree light string including: long trunk: composing of many short pipes, the short pipes having one or many connecting ring; base frame: having the central axis to support long trunk to stand up right straight; multiple branches: connecting one end of pin with the connecting ring on the short pipe, to use the connecting ring as base point, the other end of branches being the center of the long trunk to be able to stretch out to form a tree shape, also to be able to fold up to reduce the volume; single or many sets of light string: composed of many lamp bulbs, lamp holders, electrical conductors and receptacles, to be fixed on the branches to establish tree light strings.

Abstract: A function controllable decorative lighting equipment is disclosed. The light source is a tungsten incandescent lamp or a LED. A heat sensitive, a light sensitive or a combination of IC and other electronic elements are employed as function controllable device for the decorative lighting equipment. These function controllable devices are connected in series, parallel, or series-parallel with the light sources so as to exhibit a unique lighting effect according to variation of external temperature or light intensity.

Abstract: An ornamental article is disclosed that is spherical in shape and has a plurality of clear cups covering the surface of the sphere with their open end facing outward. The ornamental article has a plurality of lighting strings each with a plurality of lights, with a light from each string extending through the bottom of each of the cups. A control circuit energizes the lights of each of the plurality of lighting strings to produce different lighting patterns for the lights. The light is refracted through the clear material of the cups to enhance the ornamental quality of the ornamental assembly.

Abstract: An improved formed lighting fixture having a frame, a plurality of bulbs, and a refracting layer, in which the frame is formed by gathering a plurality of rods and profiled in a specific contour, the bulbs are installed on the frame to serve as lighting ornaments, and the rod frame is coated with a refracting layer of a transparent material. A formed lighting fixture so constructed can offer a dazzling effect to thereby reduce bulb amount and facilitate production.

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: A ropelight having an outer jacket; an inner core; and at least two circuits in the inner core, the at least two circuits having a plurality of bulbs electrically coupled thereto; a controller for controlling at least one of the at least two circuits; a power cable; a connector for electrically coupling the controller to the power cable, the connector being coupled to the controller; and a housing protecting the controller and the connector; and wherein the bulbs of at least one circuit are constantly on; and the bulbs of at least one circuit are flashed or dimmed at a predetermined interval.

Abstract: The Dragon Aluminum ATX Computer Chassis enables the user to implement their computer components and maintain their stability with high tech electronic components such as the Dragon LCD display. Its features does not end there, Dragon's exterior shell was designed with an “Out of the Box” concept, in which the MGE core developer invented the term and utilized this term as the basis of the Dragon ATX Aluminum Computer Chassis.

Abstract: The invention is a light and rotary structure outside of crystal ball, that is light device passes through crystal ball having opening on the top and the rubber plug of the lower part, the light device can provide the interior of crystal ball with light, in addition, can selectively provide model out of the ball with change of static or rotary and model in the ball with change of static or rotary cooperating sight design to improve the decorativeness and interest of the crystal ball.

Abstract: A light controller device to control illumination characteristics of a light system, the device comprising a plurality of switches wherein each switch is operable to select at least one of a color of light and a pattern of light colors, a plurality of lights to illuminate at least one of a color of light and a pattern of light colors based on which switch of the plurality of switches is selected, a viewer window where the plurality of lights illuminates through the viewer window when the switch is selected, and a structure to hold the plurality of switches, plurality of lights, and viewer window.

Abstract: A night-light is configured to emulate a traffic signal and thereby train a child to remain in bed during a predetermined interval. In accordance with one embodiment of the present invention, a night-light comprises a housing having a first light emitter (e.g., a red light source), a second light emitter (e.g., a green light source), a controller electrically coupled to the first light emitter and the second light emitter, and a timer interface electrically coupled to the controller, wherein the controller is configured to operate in a first, second, and a third mode. In general, the first mode corresponds to the first light emitter being activated (“bed-time” mode), the second mode corresponds to the second light emitter being activated (“wake-time” mode), and the third mode corresponds to the case where neither the first or second light emitters are activated (“off” mode).

Abstract: An ornamental light has a frame, a translucent body securely connected to the frame and a tassel assembly securely attached to a combination of the frame and the translucent body so that when LEDs in the translucent body are lit, reflection of the light via tassels of the tassel assembly is able to present a rich colorful decorative effect.

Abstract: An ornamental flower with illuminating device for indoor and outdoor use includes an illuminating assembly connected to a front end of an ornamental flower. The illuminating assembly includes a light diffusing shell, a light-emitting unit, and a holding member. The light diffusing shell is made of a light-transmissible material and defines an internal space for accommodating the light-emitting unit therein, such that light beams emitted from the light-emitting unit are evenly diffused toward the ornamental flower surrounding the illuminating assembly, making the ornamental flower softly illuminated and looked vivid.

Abstract: Window frames for lights are display holiday lights in a window. The window frame for lights installs without the use of any tools, and automatically adjusts to a variety of window widths. Spring-loaded adjustment tubes are present on either end of the frame, allowing the frame to frictionally engage with the sides of a window. Plastic end caps on the protruding end of the adjustment tubes prevent damage to the sides of the window and increase the frictional force. An outlet hole is provided to allow access to the extension outlet of the lights so that multiple strings of lights mounted in multiple window frames for lights can be electrically connected. A light channel and light hole present in the bottom member of the frame allow concealment of the cord for the lights.

Abstract: A color-changing bulb for an instrument panel of a vehicle, which is made as a bulb and directly installable in a bulb seat of the instrument panel is provided. The color-changing bulb includes a bulb housing defining a receiving space for receiving a light emitting diode and a circuit board. The light emitting diode includes three-color LED chips for generating red, green and blue light components. A controlling circuit is disposed on the circuit board and connected with the light emitting diode for driving the three-color LED chips to emit light. By use of a brightness adjustment switch on the instrument panel or the headlight switch, at least seven combinations of colors of light can be variably emitted to provide illuminating effect.

Abstract: A flame simulating device includes a substantially translucent shell having a hollow interior, a plurality of colored light sources, positioned within the hollow interior of said shell and a light source driving device for selectively activating each of said plurality of light sources. Each of the light sources are alternately and individually activated to have active periods and such that the surface of said shell is illuminated to produce an animated flame effect. In one example implementation, yellow, orange and red LEDs are positioned at varying heights within the flame-shaped shell and activated on and off in a sequence that follows a set of color transition rules in order to provide a close simulation of the flickering of a flame. During their active periods, LEDs are blinked on and off to conserve power.