Abstract: An illumination control device includes a housing having opposed illumination surfaces for the respective display of opposed visual messages. The housing further including a light inlet port for coupling light from a light source, and the housing constructed and arranged to form an enclosed light chamber. The device further includes a pair of oppositely directed arcuate reflective surfaces joined at a common light inlet edge, with the pair of oppositely directed arcuate reflective surfaces disposed in the enclosed light chamber and in line with the housing light inlet port.

Abstract: The present invention 10 discloses an embossed lens 20 having properties that when combined and inserted into a flashlight 22 in replacement of the existing flashlights lens, augments the passing light from the flashlight into a projection 12 having a predefined shape, orientation and color themes for the typical application of presenting to viewers a symbol or logo for organizations typically in the genre of fraternities, sororities, political parties and other symbolically representable groups. The surface of the lens 20 comprises primarily a clear or tinted region 16 used as a primary backdrop during projection and composing the majority of the lenses mass while an embossed portion 18 is used to create visual differences in the projected image 12 using contrasting color and shape. Additionally, the present invention 10 may be provided with indicia 28 to present to the viewer which way the lens should be inserted into the flashlight.

Abstract: A illuminated stop sign for directing motorists to stop. The illuminated stop sign includes a housing. The housing has a front side, a back side and peripheral wall extends between and is integrally coupled to the front and back sides. Each of the front and back sides resembles a stop sign. The housing has a lumen therein. An opening extends into the peripheral wall and into the lumen. The opening is on a bottom edge of the housing. The housing comprises a generally translucent material. An elongate lighting device has a distal end and a proximal end. The proximal end has a light filament therein adapted for emitting a light from the proximal end. The proximal end is adapted for removably coupling to the opening.

Abstract: A pocket-sized battery-operated flashlight adapted for use as an advertising premium which is typically used in close range to illuminate a keyhole of a lock to open the lock with a key, for which close range use only a portion of straight-away light is needed, so that available excess light is diverted radially to illuminate a display to thereby contribute to the value of the flashlight as a premium.

Abstract: A flashlight wand attachment including a wand member having a truncated generally conical portion and an opposing member. The attachment also includes threads for fastening the wand member to the opposing member when the wand member is disposed at one end of a wide portion or lamp housing of a handle member or flashlight, and the opposing member is disposed at an opposite end of the wide portion or lamp housing. Fastening the wand member to the opposing member in this way operably connects the wand attachment to the handle member. The present invention also includes a method of attaching a wand attachment to a flashlight.

Abstract: A light shroud for a highway sign comprising a hand held sign having a panel with an indicia display thereon. A handle extends downwardly from a bottom edge of the panel. A person can grip the handle and hold up the panel to display the indicia thereon. An easy removable structure is attachable about the perimeter of the panel for illuminating the indicia upon the panel.

Abstract: A flashlight including a handle for receiving a power supply and a light source releasably mounted to the handle for emitting light. An exterior transparent cup is coupled to the handle and a middle transparent cup is coupled to the handle. The second transparent cup is positioned intermediate the first transparent cup and the light source. The exterior transparent cup and the middle transparent cup define a outer chamber therebetween for receiving colored fluid therein. An interior transparent cup is coupled to the handle and positioned between the middle transparent cup and the light source. The middle transparent cup and exterior transparent cup define an inner chamber for receiving colored fluid. Accordingly, the light emitted from the light source passes through the colored fluids and colored light is emitted from the exterior transparent cup.

Abstract: A portable water-resistant device for signaling vehicles such as a taxi is formed of a lightweight, transparent plastic and is battery powered. The signaling device is provided with a first housing, a second housing movable relative to the first housing, the first housing containing a light source and a power source and reflective symbols affixed to the outer face of the first housing. The light source is selectively electrically connectable to a power source, such as a battery, which is activated when the second housing moves relative to the first housing and contact points extending from battery terminals and protruding through the first housing meet with contact points of the second housing. Additionally, in another embodiment the signaling device may be provided with an outer movable housing having a switch, an inner housing containing a light source and a power source electrically connected to the switch, and reflective symbols on the outer face of the inner housing.

Abstract: A self-containing accessory providing illuminated decoration of a cake or like, comprising, in certain preferred versions, an externally applied decorative cover of eye-defining light-transmissive portions and including a module, secured to the underside of said cover, to provide flashing illumination by means of an electric light source, battery, and interconnecting circuitry contained therein; the module being positioned such as to locate the electric light source beneath or within said light-transmissive portions so as to give the visual appearance of winking eyes; a recess being within the cake to receive the module. Another embodiment carries circuitry beneath the cake with illumination being provided atop a probe-like extension inserted upward from beneath said cake. Another embodiment achieves illuminiation by use of phosphorescent devices. Yet another embodiment achieves illumination by filtering light through various light-transmissive materials.

Abstract: A luminous toy, including a light source and an elongated hollow member formed of translucent material extending therefrom for receiving light longitudinally through the member, and an elongated sinuous strip of light-reflecting material mounted interiorly of the member in position for receiving and reflecting light from the source.