Class / Patent application number | Description | Number of patent applications / Date published |
362106000 | Hat | 54 |
20080198579 | Hat Light - A hat has a first part of a hook and loop fastener defining a large patch along the underside of its brim. One or more flashlights have stiff plastic housings, each of which has a patch of a second part of the hook and loop fastener. The hook and loop fastener patches allow the flashlights to be positionably connected to the underside of the brim, providing adjustable illumination for the wearer of the hat. | 08-21-2008 |
20080212311 | Portable Lighting System - A portable lighting system including a light housing carrying at least one light emitter and a power source powering at least one light emitter. At least one portion of an interface is disposed on the light housing for securing an attachment having a corresponding mating portion of the interface. The interface includes a male portion having multiple protrusions and a female portion configured to receive and releasably retain the corresponding protrusions of the male portion. In another aspect, the interface for releasably secures a fastener to an attachment. At least one portion of the interface is disposed on the attachment and at least one mating portion of the interface is disposed on the fastener. | 09-04-2008 |
20080232092 | LED cap light - The LED cap light has a housing with an arcuate top surface. LED's on the housing front surface are disposed at intervals along a laterally extending arc. A power switch is on the housing bottom. A battery is inside the housing. Electronic circuitry in the housing is responsive to the power switch to select at least one central LED for illumination while the remaining LEDs are powered off, and to select the remaining LEDs for illumination while the at least one central LED is powered off, and to power off all LEDS. The at least one central LED is designed to emit a substantially monochromatic primary color. Two steel spring clips are attached to the housing and extend above the top surface of the housing. Spring clip surfaces contact the housing top surface to provide a resilient frictional force for attachment to a hat visor. | 09-25-2008 |
20080266839 | HEADWEAR AND HEADWEAR BILL WITH INTEGRATED LIGHT ASSEMBLY - A lighted hat as disclosed herein includes a light assembly that is integrated into the bill section of the hat. The bill section includes a rigid substrate that has features for accommodating the light assembly. The light assembly includes at least one light element, a power supply for the at least one light element, and a control element that controls activation of the at least one light element. The substrate and the entire light assembly (other than the light-emitting portion of the light element) is covered by the outer material of the bill section. The integrated nature of the light assembly results in a clean and streamlined appearance for the lighted hat. | 10-30-2008 |
20080316735 | CLIP TYPE LIGHT EMITTER - The present invention relates to a clip type light emitter, and in particular to a clip type light emitter capable of enhancing a visual field at night by detachably engaging a clip type light emitter to a leisure cap (including hat) generally used for a mountain climbing or fishing or travel or various sports. The clip type light emitter comprises a casing forming a body; a plurality of lamps provided at a front side of the casing at regular intervals; a switch part provided in one side of the casing; a battery provided in the interior of the casing; and a clip provided in an upper side of the casing and having one side end integrally engaged with the casing and having a certain elastic force, wherein the clip type light emitter is detachably engaged to a leisure cap (including hat) used for a mounting climbing, a fishing or various outdoor leisure and sports. | 12-25-2008 |
20090034238 | Omnidirectionally illuminated helmet - An omnidirectionally illuminated helmet emits light along a substantial portion of the helmet surface. An interior cushion is provided for comfort and safety of the wearer's head, while an outer shell is provided for protection from impacts. This outer shell includes a plurality of transparent displays intermingled with opaque sections or regions throughout the entire surface. An electroluminescent light source substantially covers the interior cushion. The outer shell is then placed upon the electroluminescent light source in a manner that aligns the plurality of transparent displays with the light source so that the transparent displays emit light therefrom. Transparent displays are located on the entire hemispherical constructs of the outer shell, including the sides, back, front, and top, so that light is emitted from virtually the entire helmet and can be seen from any vantage point. The margin of safety provided during dusk or night-time hours when vehicles may be approaching is substantially increased by illuminating the wearer's head from all angles. | 02-05-2009 |
20090086468 | BICYCLE HELMET MOUNTED SAFETY LIGHT - A bicycle helmet includes lights providing illuminating beams toward a rider's upper torso. The lights reside on a downward and rearward facing surface of an elongated rear portion of the bicycle helmet. A light assembly unit is mounted to the elongated rear portion of the bicycle helmet. The light assembly unit includes one or more light elements, a power source, and a switch. The light elements are preferably Light Emitting Diodes (LEDs) providing long battery life. | 04-02-2009 |
20090168408 | Responsive luminous pad - A responsive luminous pad includes a luminous module ( | 07-02-2009 |
20090180278 | Safety helmet with solar power-operated headlight and warning signal light - A safety helmet includes a helmet body, a solar panel on the surface of the helmet body, a headlight at the front side of the helmet body, a warning signal light at the rear side of the helmet body, a control circuit and a rechargeable battery on the inside of the helmet body, and a switch on the outside of the helmet body. When the switch is off, electric energy generated by the solar panel is stored in the rechargeable battery subject to the control of the control circuit; when the switch is on, the loop of the control circuit and the headlight and the warning signal light is closed, causing the headlight to emit light for illumination and the warning signal light to flash for giving a visual warning signal to vehicles from behind to assure safety when riding a bicycle or working at night. | 07-16-2009 |
20090180279 | POWER CORD MOUNTED ELECTRONIC MODULE FOR PORTABLE LAMP - A cap lamp system features a battery pack, a cap lamp housing containing a cap lamp bulb and a power cord connected between the battery pack and the cap lamp housing. The power cord provides power to the cap lamp bulb from the battery pack. An electronic module includes a housing defining a chamber and electronic circuitry is positioned within the chamber of the housing. The electronic module is positioned in circuit with the power cord. The electronic module may receives power from the battery pack and the electronic circuitry of the electronic module may includes a battery that powers the module. | 07-16-2009 |
20090190333 | LIGHT EMITTER TO BE ATTACHED TO CAPS - A light emitter to be attached to caps includes a case having several second lamps formed at a front surface thereof, a power switch attached to an outer surface of the case, a battery installed inside the case to provide power, a guide channel formed at a center of the case, a mounting clip formed at the outer surface of the case, a sub-body having a first lamp at a front surface thereof and being coupled to the guide channel, and a switch unit for controlling on/off operation of the first lamp. A user may move the sub-body back and forth to activate the first lamp, and may rotate the sub-body to alter the illumination angle of the first lamp. | 07-30-2009 |
20090237917 | Illuminated Headgear - An illuminated headgear ( | 09-24-2009 |
20100033958 | Interchangeable illuminated ornament - A simple, low-cost wearable ornament system is disclosed that allows the user to easily interchange ornaments and may be used on wearable items such as garments, footwear, belts, hats, helmets, purses, backpacks, tote bags, scarves and other items. The system generally comprises a reinforced opening, grommet or eyelet in the garment, headwear or other item, an extended base, a screw cap, bottom housing and a decorative item or ornament member. A user desiring to change the design on the ornament system can easily interchange an existing ornament member with a new ornament member without damaging the wearable item and, if desired, without having to remove the garment or other wearable item. | 02-11-2010 |
20100128468 | SAFETY HELMET - An illuminator device that attaches to a safety helmet for providing illumination when a user is moving. The safety helmet includes an exterior surface. The illuminator device includes a fiber optic cable having two ends and adapted for mounting on the safety helmet so as to illuminate an exterior of the safety helmet. The illuminator device includes a light source coupled to a light interface, the light interface connected to one end of the fiber optic cable, the light source being activateable. A motion detector detects motion or motion of a preselected type or amount and provides a signal to activate the light source upon detection of motion or the preselected motion. | 05-27-2010 |
20100142191 | Cap with Illuminated Rear Strap - An illuminated cap in one embodiment includes a crown comprising a visor and a nonrigid arc member around a bottom edge of an inner surface of the crown; a light source assembly comprising a circuit board, light emitting members connected to the circuit board, a switch connected to the circuit board, and at least one cell on the circuit board; a transparent member on a rear strap of the crown and comprising a groove with the light emitting members mounted therein wherein the transparent member is lit when the light emitting members are activated; and a translucent member on an outer surface of the transparent member and comprising openings arranged as a predetermined shape wherein emitted light is adapted to pass through the transparent member and further pass through the openings to show the predetermined shape as a warning to the rear incoming vehicles in the night. | 06-10-2010 |
20100142192 | Illuminated Cap - An illuminated cap in one embodiment includes a crown comprising a visor, a folding member on an inner surface of the crown proximate an ear portion thereof; a light source assembly comprising a circuit board, two light emitting members connected to the circuit board, a switch on the circuit board, and at least one cell mounted on the circuit board; a receiving assembly with the circuit board mounted therein, the receiving assembly being fastened on the crown by the folding member which is adapted to separate the head of a wearer from the receiving assembly; and a flexible optical fiber strand disposed on the visor and/or along at least one stitch of the crown and having both ends electrically connected to the light emitting members respectively. The light emitting members (e.g., LEDs) are adapted to light or flash for warning surrounding persons or vehicles. | 06-10-2010 |
20100177505 | Light-emitting warning device of a safety helmet - A light-emitting warning device of a safety helmet, including a helmet main body, a light guide element and a light source control mechanism. An annular locating groove and a receiving cavity are formed on an outer face of the helmet main body. Two end sections of the locating groove communicate with the receiving cavity via two through holes formed in the helmet main body. An elongated flexible strip body is received in the locating groove. Two end sections of the light guide element extend through the through holes into the receiving cavity to connect with the light source control mechanism. The light source control mechanism project light into the light guide element, and emit as a lighting ring along the periphery of the helmet main body. The characteristic is at least partial of the said light guide element communicating with an interior of the helmet main body to avoid dropping. | 07-15-2010 |
20100214767 | LIGHTED HAT - There is provided hands-free lighting, components thereof, and other accessories combined with the hands-free lighting. The hands-free lighting is preferably lighted headgear including hats or visors or other headgear. The hands-free lighting may include multiple light sources positioned at the brim of a lighted hat and configured to provide beams of illumination along different axes thereby illuminating distances both near and far from the wearer at the same time while maintaining natural and streamlined appearance of the lighted hat. | 08-26-2010 |
20100309651 | Portable Light Source - A portable light source for connection to a hardhat. The portable light source has a battery housing with an LED light mounted in a swivel portion that is connected to the battery housing. The housing also has a mounting post that engages an aperture on the side of the hardhat for holding the portable light source in place. | 12-09-2010 |
20110051400 | HELMET MOUNTED LIGHTING SYSTEM - A helmet lighting system includes a housing configured for attachment to a helmet wherein a lighting module includes a power source, plurality of light sources, signal receiving means configured to receive operational signals from one or more associated vehicles and a controller configured to selectively control the plurality of light sources responsive to said signal receiving means receiving said operational signals. In this manner, the lighting module may mimic brake lights and strobe lights associated with a motorcycle for example thereby rendering the motorcycle and rider more visible. Flexible ends of the housing allow the housing to attach securely to different helmet styles. Alternatively the lighting module may be integrated with the helmet. An emergency mode allows the helmet to be used as a warning device. | 03-03-2011 |
20110122601 | ILLUMINATED HEADGEAR HAVING SWITCH DEVICES AND PACKAGING THEREFOR - There is provided hands-free lighting, components thereof, and other accessories for being combined with the hands-free lighting. The hands-free lighting is preferably lighted headgear including hats and includes various accessories for use therewith, such as lighted headgear having two switch or actuator devices mounted thereto. The two switch devices can include a temporary switch device and a maintained switch device. The lighted headgear can further include a switch guard associated therewith. The lighted headgear can alternatively or also include a switch cover. The switch guard and/or the switch cover can be associated with packaging configured to mount to the lighted hat to substantially prevent inadvertent activation while still allowing intentional actuation thereof, or substantially prevent activation thereof, respectively. | 05-26-2011 |
20110157874 | Attachable Portable Lighting Device and Methods of Operation - A lighting device includes a housing, one or more light sources, one or more lenses and an attachment mechanism or clip. The housing includes a front end, a lower surface, and an upper surface. The one or more light sources are positioned at a front end of the housing. The one or more lenses are positioned proximate to the light sources. The clip or the attachment mechanism is coupled to the lower surface of the housing. | 06-30-2011 |
20110235311 | BI-DIRECTIONAL LED SAFETY WEAR - An apparatus and method of protecting a pedestrian or cyclist from accidental collision with a vehicle wherein a first strip is directly or indirectly mounted on the rear of a user; the first strip including a plurality of light emitting devices that emit red light upon activation by a power means; and a second strip that is directly or indirectly mounted on the front of a user; the second strip including a plurality of light emitting devices that emit white, near white light upon activation by a power means; the first and second strips preferably forming an integral part of a garment worn by the user. | 09-29-2011 |
20110317402 | Attachable Illumination System - This invention relates generally to an illumination system and, more particularly, to an illumination system that is configured for attachment to the frame portion of a pair of eyeglasses. The illumination system includes a light source and a multi-axis pivot assembly to permit directional adjustment and focus of a beam of light. An adapter clip is provided to facilitate attachment to the temple arm portion of the eyeglasses. The adapter clip includes a plurality of grooves positioned between two flexible side portions to allow the clip to be slid along the temple arm to a desired position and snapped into a locked position. The illumination system is fully adjustable in terms of light intensity and direction of the light beams. | 12-29-2011 |
20120081885 | ILLUMINATED CLOTHING ACCESSORY - Illuminated clothing accessories are disclosed. A glove includes a glove, light emitting elements disposed proximate finger tips of the glove, a controller coupled to the light emitting elements to control illumination thereof, a power supply coupled to the controller, and light reflecting elements disposed on a top surface of the glove. A headpiece includes a front panel on a top portion of the headpiece. The headpiece includes a top portion having a plurality of light emitting elements arranged thereon. A rim is connected to a bottom end of the top portion. A controller is coupled to the light emitting elements to control illumination thereof. A power supply is coupled to the controller and the plurality of light reflecting elements are disposed on the top portion and the rim of the headpiece. | 04-05-2012 |
20120224356 | ILLUMINATED PROTECTIVE HARD HAT - An illuminated protective hard hat includes at least one work light and plurality of safety lights. The hat provides a hands-free illumination. The safety lights are set to flashing for higher visibility in dangerous work zones. This illuminated protective hard hat can be used by anyone working in a construction zone, such as flaggers or road workers. It can also be utilized by miners, utility personnel, or anyone else working in dimly lit or dark environments. The hat is worn like a standard hard hat but has a power switch connected to a power source to selectively turn on or turn of the safety lights and the work light. | 09-06-2012 |
20120236543 | Flashclip - A device for holding an independently introduced flashlight to the visor of a common baseball cap or its facsimile. The purpose is to provide a convenient and simple means for carrying on one's person, a hands-free and directed light source by interfacing a cap and flashlight. It is more for use on a soft cap with a stiff visor or brim than a hard hat. Said flashlights normally contain light emitting diodes (LEDs) or incandescent bulbs. The device is comprised of two clips that are permanently fastened together. One clip holds the flashlight which is snapped into position, the other attaches to the cap. | 09-20-2012 |
20120236544 | HELMET ATTACHMENT BAND - The current invention is directed to an attachment band for secure interconnection with a conventional safety helmet that allows the helmet to be accessorized to a user's taste and need, including the inclusion of functional features, such as, lighting accessories. | 09-20-2012 |
20120243210 | Multi Purpose Illuminated Helmet Shell - A multiply purpose helmet shell that has more than one light emitting diodes that is embedded in the shell. The helmet shell is designed and constructed in such a way to give visual identification to the wearer. The multiply purpose helmet shell lighting system is powered by battery and other lithium-ion or dry cell batteries that can be mounted within or on the helmet shell; and the lighting system can be turned on and off manually or automatically. | 09-27-2012 |
20120243211 | HELMET MOUNTED LIGHTING APPARATUS AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURE - Helmet mounted lighting apparatus and method of manufacture. May utilize LED light source and battery power unit designed for mounting for example on a fire-fighting helmet. May couple with helmet or to an ornamental leather shield typically mounted on the front of a fire-fighting helmet. Enables enhanced visual field at night for benefit of the user. Apparatus is made of material suitable for the harsh conditions encountered by fire suppression and emergency personnel and is mounted in such a fashion as to not conflict with the typical physical features of the helmet or shield. The apparatus includes at least one lamp provided at a front side of the casing, a switch part provided remote to or in one side of the casing, a battery or series of batteries provided remotely or in the interior of the casing and optional time-out, power level adjustment, voltage and/or current control circuitry. | 09-27-2012 |
20120320569 | WARNING LAMP ASSEMBLY FOR SAFETY HELMET - A warning lamp assembly for use in a safety helmet is disclosed to include a watertight housing having a part thereof transparent, a circuit board mounted inside the housing and carrying a control circuit, a direction and speed sensor and a warning lamp set that are electrically connected together, a battery pack mounted inside the housing and electrically connected to the circuit board to provide battery power to the components at the circuit board, and a mounting device located on the outside of the housing and detachably connectable to a safety helmet. Thus, the warning lamp assembly has the characteristics of simple structure and ease of installation and is detachably connectable to a safety helmet. | 12-20-2012 |
20130003357 | HELMET LIGHTING SYSTEM - A helmet including a lighting system integrated into said helmet, the lighting system comprising a first layer; light emitting means mounted to said first layer; controller means mounted to said first layer for controlling said light emitting means; wiring means for linking said light emitting means to said controller means; a second layer fixably attached to said first layer thereby providing an area between said first and second layer for said light emitting means, controller means, and wiring means; power means fixably attached to said second layer for powering said controller and light emitting means; and operating means functionally linked to said controller means for operating said controller means. The application also discloses lighting system contained in a shell that that can be attached to an existing helmet. This application also discloses a lighting system contained in a flexible material that can be fitted onto an existing helmet. | 01-03-2013 |
20130033852 | Hat with Solar System - A hat with a solar system comprises: a body, a power supply device, a lighting device, and a solar panel, wherein the power supply device is disposed on the body and has a control unit and a battery, the control unit has a charging circuit and at least one external charging connector that is electrically connected to an electronic device, the battery is able to charge the electronic device; the lighting device has a switch and at least one LED lighter and is electrically connected to the battery of the power supply device and turns on or shuts down the LED lighter; and the solar panel is electrically connected to the battery and transforms absorbed light into electric power, which is stored in the battery. Therefore, the present invention continuously provides power, lighting and safety reminder while the present invention is being applied in an outdoors. | 02-07-2013 |
20130039038 | SAFETY HELMET OR HEADPIECE WITH IMPROVED SAFETY FEATURES - A safety helmet or head piece having an incident light source disposed on the top or the crown of the helmet or head piece, means for controlling the orientation of the light source, wherein light emanates as a beam substantially vertically and upwardly irrespective of the orientation of the helmet or head piece. The light beam is a single or collimated beam comprised by one or more laser light sources of any colour or colour mix. The light source is mounted on the helmet or head piece so that the beam always emanates in substantially a vertical upwards direction irrespective of the orientation of the helmet or head piece. The invention being directed to the location and rescue of injured workers in poor visibility conditions and to the reduction and prevention of accidents in general. | 02-14-2013 |
20130077290 | Brake Light System for a Helmet - A system comprises a brake light housing comprising a flat front surface and a concave rear surface being configured to conform to a shape of a helmet. A flexible base member is joined to the rear surface. The flexible base member is configured to form a seal with the helmet to mitigate wind from dislodging the brake light housing from the helmet. A light source is disposed within the brake light housing to emit an illumination toward the front surface. A receiver is disposed within the brake light housing to receive a signal indicating an application of a brake of a vehicle and to active the light source for a duration of the signal. A transmitter is configured to be joinable to the vehicle, to be in communication with the vehicle's braking system, and to communicate the signal to the receiver for a duration of the application of the brake. | 03-28-2013 |
20130114247 | METHOD FOR LIGHTING UP A LUMINOUS SAFETY ACCESSORY - A method for lighting up a luminous safety accessory includes separating the two sets of luminous sources such that they are each visible based on a different direction; separately lighting up the two sets of luminous sources; lighting up the first set of luminous sources in response to a positive acceleration, with the lighting involving the varying of the luminous intensity of the sources based on the measured acceleration; and lighting up the second set of luminous sources in response to a negative acceleration of which the absolute value exceeds a pre-determined threshold value, with the lighting involving the varying of the luminous intensity of the sources based on the measured acceleration. | 05-09-2013 |
20130155656 | PORTABLE LIGHT SOURCE - A portable light source for connection to a hardhat. The portable light source has a battery housing with an LED light mounted in a lamp holder that is connected either directly to or via a boom or wires to the battery housing. The housing or the lamp holder also has a mounting post that engages an aperture on the side of the hardhat for holding the portable light source in place. The lamp housing may be rotatably connected to the battery housing. | 06-20-2013 |
20130182414 | PROTECTIVE MODULAR HELMET WITH INTEGRATED LIGHTING SYSTEM - The disclosure relates to a protective modular helmet with an integrated lighting system, for example for use by a rider/driver of a vehicle such as a snowmobile, a motorcycle, or an all-terrain vehicle. A light source is mounted at chin level in the helmet. A moveable chin bar covers or conceals the light source when lowered. When the chin bar is raised, the light source is exposed and can be used for illumination. | 07-18-2013 |
20130201664 | Portable LED Lighting Helmet To Illuminate a Cyclist Or A Subject While Riding Or Otherwise in Motion - This invention describes a “Portable LED Lighting Helmet To Illuminate A Cyclist Or A Subject While Riding Or Otherwise In Motion”. This Portable LED lighting Apparatus in this application describes one embodiment where a partial ring of LED lights integrated into a bicycle helmet serve to illuminate the bicycle rider while the rider is in motion. Unlike other portable lighting helmet devices the illumination is directed downwards at the rider and the cyclist in motion rather than ahead or behind the rider in order to solve the depth perception and clarity problem in viewing riders in low light conditions. In another embodiment, this invention provides for a detachable portable LED lighting strip to achieve the same purpose. | 08-08-2013 |
20130242544 | Hat with Angle Adjustable Solar Powered Lamp - A hat is provided with a crown; a bill including a front recess; a lamp assembly including a hollow seat releasably secured to the recess, the seat including two side wings each having a through hole, two gears each around a portion of the hole, two guide grooves each on an outer surface of the wing, and two rear projections at both ends respectively wherein the guide grooves are slidably secured onto both sides of the recess and the projections are fitted in both ends of the cavity respectively; a mounting unit in the seat and including a receptacle and two hollow cylinders extending laterally to dispose in the holes respectively, each cylinder having an outer protrusion in gear engagement with the gear; and a lamp unit releasably secured to the mounting unit and including light emitting members; and a power supply electrically connected to the light emitting members. | 09-19-2013 |
20130265745 | LIGHT INTEGRATED HARD HAT - A light integrated hard hat includes a protective head covering having a crown and a brim. A casing has an open window, whereby the casing is formed on a front portion of the crown and on the brim of the protective head covering. A first mechanism is for producing an illumination carried within the casing behind the open window. A second mechanism is for supplying electrical power to the illumination producing mechanism, so as to provide a projected focused beam through the open window of the casing. | 10-10-2013 |
20130329403 | HELMET MOUNTED LIGHTING APPARATUS AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURE - A helmet mounted lighting apparatus including an identification or decorative shield that may be removably coupled with the helmet. The apparatus may include one or more of at least one light, at least one power source, a microcontroller, a switch and a heat dissipater. In at least one embodiment, the at least one power source does not protrude in front of a main surface area of the identification or decorative shield. The at least one light may be focused to point forward from the identification or decorative shield, such that the at least one light illuminates an area forward of the helmet focusing on a working area of a user. The at least one light may also point downward at an adjustable angle. The apparatus may include at least one location proximal to the identification or decorative shield to place the at least one light respectively. | 12-12-2013 |
20140043795 | LIGHT-EMITTING SYSTEMS FOR HEADGEAR - A light-emitting system is provided which is removably attachable to headgear for personal illumination to enhance visibility of the user to others. The light-emitting system includes a housing that defines a receiving aperture and is configured to surround a portion of the headgear when the light-emitting system is removably attached to the headgear for use. The light-emitting system further includes at least one lens and a plurality of lighting elements coupled to the annular housing which are configured to selectively generate a halo or at least a partial halo of light that radiates outwardly away from the annular housing through the at least one lens to provide enhanced personal illumination. | 02-13-2014 |
20140049947 | Illuminated Apparel - Apparel, such as hats, headbands and gloves have one or more pockets, each holding an illumination device, and a pouch holding a battery, switch and circuitry for controlling the illumination display. Different color LEDs are used to distinguish the direction of travel of a wearer of the apparel under conditions of poor visibility. | 02-20-2014 |
20140063790 | LED Based Lighting Systems for Use on Wearable Articles - The present invention is directed to an LED lighting system adapted for use on the surface of wearable articles, such as headwear (e.g., helmets), outwear (coats, jackets), and sporting wear (uniforms). The LED lighting system may be used to provide safety lighting, for example, ambient illumination of the wearer's movements. | 03-06-2014 |
20140085871 | Illumination Device For A Cap - An illumination device for a cap contains: a cap including a receiving space defined on a front end of a shield portion thereof to retain an illuminating structure. The illuminating structure includes a seat, a control circuit fixed in the seat and having a switch, and at least one emitting element electrically connecting with the control circuit and extending out of a front end of the seat, such that the at least one emitting element is turned on by ways of the switch to emit lights in a night or in a dark place. | 03-27-2014 |
20140085872 | RECREATIONAL OR OCCUPATIONAL HEADLAMP USING MODULATED LIGHT COROLLARY TO HUMAN PERSISTENCE OF VISION FOR OPTIMIZED PATH ILLUMINATION - The invention relates to a novel recreational or occupational modulating light headlamp which works in conjunction with the mechanics of human vision to provide effective path lighting in very low light or dark. Applying flicker fusion rate and factoring in the acuity of the eye's rods and cones, lighting is applied to the range and capability of the ocular abilities and optimized for low light or dark. | 03-27-2014 |
20140192518 | LIGHTED HAT - There is provided hands-free lighting, components thereof, and other accessories combined with the hands-free lighting. The hands-free lighting is preferably lighted headgear including hats or visors or other headgear. The hands-free lighting may include multiple light sources positioned at the brim of a lighted hat and configured to provide beams of illumination along different axes thereby illuminating distances both near and far from the wearer at the same time while maintaining natural and streamlined appearance of the lighted hat. | 07-10-2014 |
20140268683 | Lighted Hat - Lighted headgear is described having a head-fitting portion with a light assembly mounted thereto. The light assembly includes a light source, a power source, and a switch device. The light source is mounted to the head-fitting portion to provide illumination forwardly and/or downwardly thereof. The head-fitting portion can include a loop of material so that the light assembly can be disposed therein to substantially conceal the light assembly from view with the light source thereof projecting through an opening the loop of material. A light module for mounting to the brim of headgear is also described that includes a housing sized to receive a light assembly therein including light sources, a power source, and a switch device. The light module includes a forwardly and downwardly projecting light mount having cavities therein to receive the light sources. | 09-18-2014 |
20140268684 | LIGHTED HAT - Lighted headgear is described having a light assembly mounted thereto. The light assembly includes a power source, a switch device, and one or more light sources. The light sources are mounted to the headgear within a transparent or translucent light holder configured to orient the light sources to project light along desired axes. | 09-18-2014 |
20150036324 | LIGHTED HEADWEAR WITH RECESSED LIGHT SOURCE AND LENS - Lighted headwear having a brim and a light unit located within the brim. The light unit includes: a holder with a front end and a back end; at least one lens located within the holder at the front end of the holder; and at least one light source located within the holder and axially spaced from the at least one lens such that light produced by the light source projects along the holder, through the lens, and out the front end of the holder. The lighted headwear produces a narrower, longer-distance beam of light than typical lighted headwear, more akin to the light produced by a flashlight or torch, while maintaining the look of a normal hat or cap. | 02-05-2015 |
20150055327 | Cap With Aligned Illumination Device - A cap includes forward-looking illumination in the form of light beam emitted from at least one elongated flashlight of generally-cylindrical shape mounted to the visor of the cap. A clip includes adjacent semicircular and slot regions for holding the flashlight and engaging the visor respectively. The clip includes outwardly-displaceable free edges of the semicircular and slot regions for facilitating the ready installation of the flashlight and the mounting of the flashlight to the visor. Each flashlight is of the elongated type and arranged by means of an associated clip so that the light emitting end is remote from the skull-covering portion of the cap whereby light is projected along the field of view of the wearer. | 02-26-2015 |
20150374061 | AUTO-POWERED SAFETY EQUIPMENT - An apparatus for detecting when a user is using safety equipment and automatically activating or deactivating powered features of the safety equipment accordingly. | 12-31-2015 |
20160128412 | LIGHT-EMITTING SYSTEMS FOR HEADGEAR - A light-emitting system is provided which is removably attachable to headgear for personal illumination to enhance visibility of the user to others. The light-emitting system includes a housing that defines a receiving aperture and is configured to surround a portion of the headgear when the light-emitting system is removably attached to the headgear for use. The light-emitting system further includes at least one lens and a plurality of lighting elements coupled to the annular housing which are configured to selectively generate a halo or at least a partial halo of light that radiates outwardly away from the annular housing through the at least one lens to provide enhanced personal illumination. | 05-12-2016 |