Class / Patent application number | Description | Number of patent applications / Date published |
362108000 | Shoulder suspension or torso encircling (e.g., vest, neck-sling) | 32 |
20080198580 | Light attachment - A light attachment for fastening to a carrier structure including a light source ( | 08-21-2008 |
20090067159 | SAFETY HARNESS - A novel safety harness is disclosed. The safety harness has straps for securing upon a subject. Arranged around the straps are several light emitting diodes (LEDs). The LEDs are driven by pulses of current that exceed the power rating of the LED, but the current is driven for a very short period of time, such that the LEDs are not destroyed. These LEDs blink when turned on and emit substantially more light than is typically found in LEDs, such that the subject is visible from a distance of up to two thousand feet. Multiple safety harnesses may be strapped together, allowing the safety device to be used in a variety of settings, both for human and non-human subjects. | 03-12-2009 |
20090122526 | Light emitting garment - This invention is a kind of light emitting garment in which the garment itself has numerous colored Light Emitting Diodes (LED) sandwiched inside two layers. The bottom edge of the garment has a pocket for a power supply device. The power supply device and LED are connected by wires. The Light Emitting Diodes are turned on or off using a switch on the power supply device. On the upper part of the garment there is a hoop worn around the wearer's neck and, on the bottom, there are bands that are tied around the wearer's body. The garment is worn inside formal attire and, after the garment's power is turned on, its Light Emitting Diodes emit different colored light. After dispersal by passing through the polyester filling that is in front of the Light Emitting Diodes, the light shines through the formal attire, surrounding the wearer with brightly colored light, allowing its beauty to be enjoyed by the wearer and other participants in the social occasion. | 05-14-2009 |
20090201671 | Illuminated Backpack - The present device is a stimulating wearable item that provides safety and entertainment benefits to the wearer. The device includes a wearable item, preferably a backpack, a stimulus control system, and at least one stimulus means. The stimulus control system includes a controller, a motion sensor and at least one power source. Each stimulus means is electrically connected to the stimulus control system. When the controller detects movement of the wearable item through the motion sensor, the stimulus control system activates the at least one stimulus means. The at least one stimulus means includes different stimulus means, such as a noise means, a vibration means, or an illumination means. The stimulating wearable item uses multiple stimulating means to increase the profile of the wearer and is enjoyable to wear to encourage frequent use. The device also allows for easy changing of the stimulus means as desired. | 08-13-2009 |
20090201672 | Light-emitting clothes - The present invention relates to a light-emitting clothes, in which the appearance of the clothes main body is provided with light emitting elements, a water-proof transparent layer being overcoated on the outside of the light emitting elements and the light emitting elements being electrically connected with a power source control box. According to this configuration, the water-proof transparent layer can assuredly prevent the light emitting elements from damage caused by the wetting from water. | 08-13-2009 |
20090290329 | Chest Height Light Emitting Device - An illumination device worn at chest height to illuminate an area proximate to the wearer. | 11-26-2009 |
20100124049 | LIGHTING SYSTEM - One embodiment of a lighting system for a rider of a vehicle may include a garment configured to be worn on a torso of the rider. The garment may have a front portion and a rear portion. The rear portion may include a first side section, a second side section, and a center section. Further, the lighting system may include one or more controllers carried by the vehicle, and configured to generate a running signal, a brake signal, a left turn signal, and a right signal. The lighting system may also include a first light emitter, a second light emitter and a third light emitter that are associated with the controllers. | 05-20-2010 |
20110038142 | Wearable Illumination Gear - The invention is illumination gear that has a strap pad slidably mounted on a strap. A battery-operated lamp is mounted on the strap pad. The strap pad with lamp may be adjusted anywhere along the strap, so as to adjust the position of the lamp to a desired height. The illumination gear may be constructed as a harness, as a vest, or as a set of suspenders. Anchor straps may be provided on the vest or the harness, to secure the straps to belt loops on a trouser waistband or to another garment, to prevent the illumination gear from riding up or shifting position. | 02-17-2011 |
20110075401 | Illuminated Safety Garment - The present invention is a safety garment having electroluminescent strips to illuminate the garment, as well as quick-release points to allow an individual wearing to garment to quickly remove the garment in an emergency situation. | 03-31-2011 |
20110157875 | Portable light - A versatile, low profile, lightweight, compact, body mounted lighting system includes a housing mountable to a person's body and a light module in the housing. The light module may include at least one LED producing a beam. There is a lens in front of the LED and a mechanism is configured to move the lens to adjust the distance between the lens and the LED to vary the size of the beam. | 06-30-2011 |
20120002402 | FASHION ILLUMINATION SYSTEM - A fashion apparel accessory, such as a garment, having one or more concealed light sources positioned so as to illuminate the skin of the wearer, as opposed to focusing attention on the light sources themselves. A particular embodiment includes concealed light sources proximate to a low-cut neckline of a female's garment, such as brassiere, shirt, or item of lingerie, with the light sources being oriented so as direct illumination across the wearer's chest area in an alluring way, potentially offering multiple color, intensity, direction/control options as well as multiple deployment techniques/devices. A portable power supply is integrated with the garment or accessory and electrically connected to the light sources. | 01-05-2012 |
20120002403 | VISIBILITY VEST - The present application is directed to a method for providing reflective and/or lighted capability about the torso of a wearer, said method comprising providing it least one reflective and/or lighted strap, draping said strap about said torso, adjusting said strap via a mechanism that keeps said strap relatively taut about torso such that when said wearer is engaged in movement, said straps remain in place on said torso without substantial impediment to said wearer engaging in an activity. | 01-05-2012 |
20120033411 | SAFETY VEST - The present invention relates to a safety vest, and more specifically, to a safety vest which has an LED, a light emitting device, adhered thereto, wherein the LED is covered with a light transmitting unit comprising a thin film light transmitting portion and a thick film light transmitting portion to protect the LED from external shock and to allow the vest to be recognized by other people by improving visibility from both long and short distances and also from the front and the sides, and a buoyancy generation means is provided to allow the vest to play a role as a life vest in water without a decrease in the worker's work ability. | 02-09-2012 |
20130094189 | Electroluminescent Light Assembly - An electroluminescent light assembly ( | 04-18-2013 |
20130128555 | LED DEVICE HAVING PRINTABLE LAYER - A flexible light transmitting device, comprising a printable layer, a backing layer, and a light-emitting diode strip disposed between the printable layer and the backing layer. The printable layer is translucent to permit transmission of light from the light-emitting diodes through the printable layer when the light-emitting diodes are activated; however, the LED strip remains hidden between the layers. The printable layer is adapted to receive printed indicia by way of thermal printing process. The backing layer is substantially opaque comprises a durable nylon webbing or polypropylene material. The embedded LED strip comprises an elongated flexible casing containing spaced apart light-emitting diodes, one or more light interrupting spacers, and at least one ribbon wire extending through the casing and electrically coupling said light-emitting diodes. The light-emitting diodes are electrically coupled to a switch assembly which provides the LED switch with a plurality of operative modes. | 05-23-2013 |
20130128556 | PET HARNESS HAVING MULTIPLE LED STRIPS - A light-emitting pet comfort harness having a harness body, a neck loop, and a body strap. The harness body includes at least one light-emitting diode (LED) strip comprising a first strip portion and a second strip portion wherein the first strip is substantially perpendicular to the second portion. The first strip is disposed through the neck loop of the harness and the second is disposed along the length of the harness body. The harness is comprised of a fabric material and the LED strip is disposed between two layers of the fabric. The harness may also be comprised of a printable fabric. The LED strip is coupled to a switch assembly which is attached to the neck loop of the device. The switch assembly provides a plurality of operating modes for LEDs. The LED strip is not visible through the fabric although the light emitted from the LEDs is visible. | 05-23-2013 |
20130194784 | FLASHLIGHT CONTROL BODY HARNESS - A flashlight control body harness system includes body straps adapted to loop around a body portion; a base having elongated slots to thread the body strap there through; a curved bottom to fit over the body portion; a flashlight strap adapted to loop around a flashlight; and a flashlight interface unit mounted above the base, the flashlight interface unit having elongated slots to receive the flashlight strap there through. A pivot lock assembly adaptably secures the flashlight interface unit on to the base and enables a beam of light directed to a desire direction. | 08-01-2013 |
20130314904 | MULTIPLE ELECTRONIC TAG HOLDER - A multiple electronic tag holder includes a housing adapted to hold a plurality of electronic tags. Circuitry adapted to electrically engage a battery and the plurality of electronic tags, so that the plurality of electronic tags are powered by the battery, is positioned within the housing. A printed circuit board may optionally be provided and positioned within the housing to power the electronic tags and provide the multiple electronic tag holder with additional functionality. | 11-28-2013 |
20140022766 | Electro Illuminating Wire Lighted Safety Vests - Safety vests and garments are for enhancing the visibility of a wearer in low-light, poor vision conditions. The safety garment has a first reflective layer, a second layer of reflective tape, physically attaching Electro Illuminating Wire under the inside edge of the reflect tape that maybe sewn or glued secures the Electro Illuminating Wire in place. Electro Illuminating Wire is then connected to a standard battery pack of old circuitry. The Electro Illumination Wire and glue are available on the market, Electro Illuminating Wire is old circuitry, prior art. Physically attaching the Electro Illuminating Wire to safety garments, creates a new environment, new area for a brighter and versatile safety garment. The Electro Illuminating Wire adds greater visibility to safety garments. Wearers have the option to turn on a bright solid light or bright blinking light, simply by pressing a button. This adding even greater visibility to wearers. Stopping injury or even death. | 01-23-2014 |
20140055986 | Lighted Safety Garment - A lighted safety garment having a safety vest with a front surface, a back surface and a shoulder area; a first flexible LED strip and a second flexible LED strip attached to said front surface; at least one first strobe light attached to said vest at said shoulder area; at least one second strobe light attached to said vest at said back surface; a power source electrically coupled to said first flexible LED strip, said second flexible LED strip, said at least one first strobe light, and said at least one second strobe light. | 02-27-2014 |
20140268685 | ILLUMINATED SAFETY VEST - Apparatus and methods for illuminating garments and articles with light sources such as electroluminescent (EL) panels or LED strips, via open channels attached to the garments. The open channels are configured to securely hold the panels or strips via friction fit, while exposing a large region of the upper surface of the panels or strips. The panels or strips are removably inserted into the open channels, and a control unit is provided for controlling all the panels and/or strips on the garment. | 09-18-2014 |
20140286001 | BATTERY HOLDER AND MOBILE ILLUMINATION DEVICE USING SAME - A compartment accommodates a button cell. The compartment includes an opening side through which the button cell is loaded or ejected from a side surface of the buttons cell. The compartment includes an upper side, a lower side, and lateral sides for holding flat surfaces and the side surface of the button cell. The compartment includes elastic pieces for biasing at least one of the flat surfaces or the side surface of the button cell. A slit is disposed on at least one of the upper side, the lower side, or the lateral sides. The slit extends from a side opposite to the opening side toward the opening side. The slit extends to a part of the button cell. | 09-25-2014 |
20140355256 | ILLUMINATED COAT DEVICE - An illuminated coat device is worn so that while in the dark, the wearer may be visible and distinguishable. The device may include a coat with a trim, a plurality of lighting attached to the trim of the coat, a plurality of straps attached to a first side of the coat at a secure end, and wrapped around the wearer and removably attached to a second side of the coat. A power pack attached to the coat provides the power for the lighting to illuminate, as well as hold a switch that adjusts the intensity of the illumination of the plurality of lighting. | 12-04-2014 |
20140355257 | ILLUMINATED ARTICLE OF CLOTHING - An illuminated protective garment has light emitting diodes (LEDs) arranged along generally parallel rows along a waist portion of the garment, and a water-resistant module for supplying electrical power to energize the LEDs to emit light. The LEDs in the rows are staggered in position. An ambient light sensor energizes the LEDs upon detection of a predetermined ambient light level. A flexible substrate having conductive strips connects the LEDs to the module. An eyelet surrounds and supports each LED and reflects the light emitted by the respective LED. The LEDs also extend through generally parallel light-reflective bands. | 12-04-2014 |
20150016095 | Garment with illuminate safety features - A garment with illuminate safety features and a power source which allows the wearer to selectively set the frequency of the illuminate safety features so as to identify the location of the wearer and serve to warn other individuals or vehicles as to the wearer's location, the illuminate safety features in the form of removable LED strips positioned within channels secured to the garment and which allow for the removal thereof for the cleaning of the garment, the activation of such illumination device can be accomplished by remote control. | 01-15-2015 |
20150049466 | Tru-Traffic - A visibility increasing harness assembly includes a belt configured for extending around a person's torso. A strap has a first end and a second end. The first and second ends are each attached to the belt. The strap is extendable over a person's shoulders. The strap has an outer surface. A plurality of light emitters is positioned on the outer surface. The strap includes a first portion including the first end, a second portion including a second portion including the second end, and a middle portion positioned between the first and second portions. The middle portion has an aperture therein dividing the middle portion into a pair of sections. The aperture receives the person's head. | 02-19-2015 |
20150116988 | PERSONAL ILLUMINATION DEVICE WITH VARIABLE LIGHTING PATTERNS - A personal illumination device is described and taught. The personal illumination device is intended for use by motorcyclists, however, it may be used by any number of individuals looking to increase their visibility in environments where high visibility and safety is paramount. The illumination device has two illuminated strips that sit across the front and back of a user. The strips have LEDs positioned across capable of creating various illuminate patterns. Additionally, a user can choose to have either the front, back, or both strips illuminated at the same time. The personal illumination device further has straps that provide for adjustments to create a custom fit, as well as enhancement strips placed on the straps to further increase one's visibility. | 04-30-2015 |
20150335135 | Illuminated Shoulder Strap - An illuminated strap apparatus for the strap of a backpack, shoulder-bag, satchel, or other similar shoulder-mounted bag is described. The illuminated strap apparatus employs at least one LED strip which is preferably powered by a rechargeable battery. The illuminated strap apparatus is configured to be integrated into conventional backpacks and bags, as well as into proprietary backpacks which are pre-equipped with a clear plastic sleeve lining the entirety of the straps of the backpack or other similar shoulder bag. The illuminated strap apparatus includes wireless remote control configured to interface with a controller of the illuminated strap apparatus, and provide illumination options to the user such as flashing frequency, brightness, fade, and color. | 11-26-2015 |
20160015102 | SAFETY AND IDENTIFICATION SYSTEM FOR GARMENTS - An upper body garment with improved visibility includes a high-visibility face that is one of the front or back faces of the garment. The high-visibility face includes a first light emitter on a right shoulder portion and a second light emitter on a left shoulder portion. The high-visibility face further includes a first light emitter pattern formed by the first and second light emitters that grabs attention and visibly diverges when approached. The high-visibility face further includes a third light emitter that identifies the wearer. | 01-21-2016 |
20160068214 | ILLUMINATED CLOTHING APPARATUS AND METHOD - Clothing apparatus may include a jacket and gloves. The clothing apparatus includes illuminating elements, a power source, a controller, and hand operated switches. The gloves are in signaling communication with the controller, such as may permit the operator to cause signaling functions to occur by use of the hands without releasing, for example, the handle bars of a bicycle., and without having to fumble with external manual switches. The power and control units may be removable and rechargeable. The jacket may be water-resistant or water-proof, and may include a hood. The apparatus may include a photo-sensitive element and running lights such as may operate automatically as dusk falls. | 03-10-2016 |
20160116153 | Lighted Swimwear - A lighted swimwear for providing illumination while swimming. The lighted swimwear preferably includes a bikini top and a bikini bottom, wherein both the bikini top and the bikini bottom each include a lighting assembly configured to illuminate the swimwear. The lighting assembly includes a battery, a power switch, a microprocessor, and a plurality of light emitting diodes. The plurality of light emitting diodes are affixed on an exterior side of both the bikini top and the bikini bottom. The microprocessor is configured to control the plurality of light emitting diodes in a way that they can be illuminated in desired patterns. | 04-28-2016 |
20160123572 | LIGHT SOURCE FOR IMPROVING VISIBILITY OF A ROAD USER COMPRISING A WEARABLE ARTICLE - The present invention relates to a light source comprising a wearable article,
| 05-05-2016 |