Class / Patent application number | Description | Number of patent applications / Date published |
362154000 | WITH CONTAINER | 79 |
20080239710 | Twist-Type Stick Container - [Problem] To provide a twist-type stick container that can be decorated in various ways using light, so as to produce an aesthetically pleasing or new and original decorative effect that creates a characteristic and unique atmosphere. | 10-02-2008 |
20080285261 | Apparatus and Method for Displaying an Object having Relief - The Invention is an apparatus for displaying a medallion in an item of memorabilia. The item of memorabilia defines a cavity. A holder is configured to be contained within the cavity and defines a medallion-receiving opening selectably receiving the medallion. The holder contains an LED lamp oriented generally parallel to the display surface of the medallion. The LED lamp causes the relief of the medallion to cast a shadow on the display surface of the medallion. The lustrous metal of the medallion reflects light from the relief to an observer. | 11-20-2008 |
20080298050 | Elnore cup/Elnore ice - El nore cup is modification of a regular glass cup been decorated with light. | 12-04-2008 |
20090034244 | LIGHTING APPARATUS - An apparatus comprises a container, suitable for containing a plant and a respective culture substrate, and a lighting arrangement associated with said container. | 02-05-2009 |
20090040748 | ACTIVE ENCLOSURE FOR COMPUTING DEVICE - A computing device is disclosed. The computing device includes a housing having an illuminable portion. The computing device also includes a light emitting device disposed inside the housing. The light emitting device is configured to produce a light effect that alters the ornamental appearance of the computing device. | 02-12-2009 |
20090046450 | Lamp Assembly for a Controlled Environment Chamber - A lamp assembly for a controlled environment chamber comprises a frame, a plurality of fluorescent lamps supported on the frame and spaced apart from one another and a plurality of sleeves. Each sleeve is disposed about a respective fluorescent lamp at a distance therefrom to form a space between said sleeve and said respective fluorescent lamp, said sleeve being sealed about said respective fluorescent lamp to prevent air from outside said sleeve from reaching said respective fluorescent lamp. The sleeves are spaced apart to allow airflow therebetween. With the space between each sleeve and the respective lamp being fluidly isolated from air surrounding the sleeve, the light intensity output of the lamp is not as susceptible to reduction under temperature fluctuation in the chamber interior outside the sleeves, while said air remains free to flow between the lamps from one side of the lamp assembly to the other. | 02-19-2009 |
20090059571 | Dustpan With Integral Illumination Source - This invention describes a hinged dust pan comprising a light source that is designed to illuminate a floor or other flat work surface in front of the dustpan for the purpose of locating and collecting small hard to see objects. This can be for the purpose of cleaning or simply locating a small valuable object. The light source is fashioned such that it provides a very low grazing angle of illumination that it skims across a surface. Small objects or particles are visible as being brighter than the surroundings and set off by a long shadow on the side of the particle away from the light. | 03-05-2009 |
20090154147 | Foldable container - The present invention relates to containers, and in particular a foldable container having a flat, stable base with two expandable side walls that extend up from the base and meet together to close the container. When the expandable side walls are in their folded, down position, the container is in an open position and is capable of receiving an object. When the side walls are expanded and secured together, the container can close around an object. The container is useful for carrying and containing objects, including food items such as truffles, cakes, hard candy or other deserts, take-out meals, and party snacks; cosmetics, party favors, wedding favors, and gift items such as jewelry, clothing, trinkets, toys, accessories; miscellaneous prizes; or informational matter such as gift cards, vouchers, coupons, or event tickets; and providing light for the object or an environment. | 06-18-2009 |
20090190336 | Lighting apparatus having separate control panel - A lighting apparatus having a separate control panel comprises a lamp holder and a light source module that is settled in the lamp holder. The light source module is electrically connected to the control panel through a set of wires and the control panel is settled separately from the lamp holder. Thereby, the lighting apparatus can be sized without consideration for dimensions of the control panel and therefore the lighting apparatus can be efficiently reduced in its thickness and weight. | 07-30-2009 |
20090196025 | CONE ASSEMBLY FOR ILLUMINATING COTTON CANDY WITH MULTI-COLORED, DIFFUSED LIGHT - An apparatus for illuminating cotton candy that includes a cone and a light source assembly. The cone has a sidewall that defines an exterior curved surface and is formed of white paper for diffusing light. The sidewall defines an interior chamber (e.g., the cone is a hollow cone) accessible via an opening at a base. The apparatus includes a light source assembly inserted into the interior chamber of the cone through the base. The light source assembly includes a light source, such as an RGB LED, that generates light that is transmitted into the cone interior chamber and further includes a switched power source connected to the light source. The cone sidewalls may be formed of paper and diffused light may be transmitted from substantially all of the exterior curved surface of the paper cone to cause the cotton candy to glow. | 08-06-2009 |
20100008074 | STORAGE CASE - Provided is a storage case which can be opened and closed by a main body and a cover, including: an electric power switch having function of an electric contact switch added to a locking unit between the body and the cover; a lamp which emits light and flickers by electric power supplied according to an on- or off-state of the electric power switch; a half mirror which operates as a mirror or a glass plate through change of light transmissivity; a general mirror located at the back of the storage case for reflectivity of light; and a light transfer medium positioned within a gap space between the half mirror and the general mirror, and controls a refractive index of light, to reveal a feeling of solidity. Through self-lighting in the storage case, values of jewels, cosmetics etc., contained in the storage case as well as the storage case can be heightened. | 01-14-2010 |
20100039800 | ILLUMINARY ASSEMBLY - An improved luminaria assembly with controlled ballast mechanism is provided. In one embodiment, the improved luminaria assembly has an outer container and an inner reservoir. In some instances, the outer container and inner reservoir are assembled over a base. The inner reservoir is configured to hold a controlled volume of ballast for the improved luminaria assembly and also to hold an illuminating source. In one embodiment, spillover cavities are provided on the base region surrounding the inner reservoir to enable removal of excess ballast from the inner reservoir. In one embodiment, a decorative sleeve is inserted in the region between the outer container and the inner reservoir. The decorative sleeve contains decorative elements that are visible when the luminaria is illuminated using the illuminating source. In some instances, the improved luminaria assembly is treated with fire retardants to mitigate fire hazards. | 02-18-2010 |
20100073919 | ACCESSORY AND METHOD FOR A MAILBOX - An accessory that can be mounted over a mailbox has a base with a pair of sidewalls that are spaced to straddle the mailbox. A frame assembly mounted on at least one of the sidewalls has one or more indicia bearing members removably attached thereto. These indicia bearing members are installed and arranged to supply address information. A light mounted at the frame assembly is powered by a power supply that has a solar powered charger for charging a battery in order to illuminate the indicia bearing members at night. | 03-25-2010 |
20100142193 | METHOD OF DISPLAYING DECORATIVE MATERIAL - A decorative item | 06-10-2010 |
20100296273 | Transparent container with image presentation arrangement - A container includes a container body and an image presentation arrangement. The container body includes a solid base and a surrounding wall, wherein the solid base has a refraction face at a bottom face of the solid base and a viewing face at an outer surrounding face of the solid base to define a refraction angle between the refraction face and the viewing face. The image presentation arrangement includes one or more characters integrally formed at the refraction face of the solid base, wherein the virtual images of the characters are projected on the viewing surface by means of refraction for enhancing a decorative aesthetic appearance of the container body. | 11-25-2010 |
20110090677 | COLLAPSIBLE LIGHTING DEVICE - The present invention includes a collapsible lighting device comprising: (a) a container having a base portion and optional lid portion, that is adapted to be reversibly moved from a closed position to an open position; (b) at least one light source disposed in the container; and (c) a collapsible envelope of a diffuser material disposed in the container, and adapted to be reversibly moved from a contained position defining a contained volume within the container when the container is in the closed position, to a deployed position when the container is in the open position. | 04-21-2011 |
20110164410 | Book Light for Electronic Book Reader Devices - A dedicated electronic book (“eBook”) reader device and a reading light are described. The reading light may be embedded in a cover for the eBook reader device. The cover may draw power from the eBook reader device and provide that power to the reading light. The reading light may be attached to the cover by a flexible connector that, when withdrawn from the cover, automatically positions the reading light to illuminate an electronic display of the eBook reader device. In one implementation, the flexible connector is made of shape-memory alloy. The reading light may be oriented within the cover such that the reading light extends from a corner of the cover at an approximately 45 degree angle from a spine of the cover. | 07-07-2011 |
20110305008 | CONTAINER HAVING SELF-CONTAINED ILLUMINATION - A system provides illumination in conjunction with a carrying container. The system includes an interior illumination source; a power source; and an actuation device, operatively connected between the interior illumination source and the power source. An actuator operatively engages the actuation device such that the interior illumination source is activated to provide illumination in response to the actuator being operatively engage with the actuation device and independent of an access state of the carrying container. | 12-15-2011 |
20120002404 | Holiday lantern carrier - An illuminated candy or other merchandise bucket or carrier is provided for use by children on Halloween, or other holidays. The structure of the bucket is a double-layered or walled carrier, with LED light, or other illuminated source, established between the layered inner and outer walls for the formed carrier. | 01-05-2012 |
20120026725 | SYSTEM FOR USE TO ENERGIZE LUMINESCENT OBJECTS - The present invention relates to a system for providing a light source for activating a luminescent object. In general, the system comprises a housing formed of at least two portions that are either separable or form a unitary housing depending on the embodiment. A first portion of the housing forms a light containment cavity, having at least one opening configured for receiving the luminescent object. A second portion of the housing is configured to contain a light source for providing light for activating the luminescent object. One or more light switches are located on the outside of the housing for activating the light source. In some embodiments, the opening is configured such that it can be covered by a user's hand to prevent light from escaping from the light containment cavity when the light source is activated. In some embodiments, one light switch is positioned relative to the opening so that the user can cover the opening and manipulate the light switch with one hand. In other embodiments, a cover may be associated with the opening to prevent light escaping during activation of the light source. | 02-02-2012 |
20120075842 | LIGHTING SYSTEM FOR A CUP HOLDER ASSEMBLY - A cup holder is provided. The cup holder includes a body having bottom wall and a sidewall extending from the bottom wall. A cavity is defined by an interior surface of the bottom wall and an interior surface of the sidewall. A power source is joined to an exterior surface of the bottom wall of the body. The exterior surface of the bottom wall of the body is opposite the interior surface of the bottom wall of the body. A LED is electrically coupled to the power source. A reflective surface is configured to direct light from the LED along the bottom wall of the body. | 03-29-2012 |
20120106139 | ELECTRO-OPTICALLY SWITCHABLE SYSTEM - An electro-optically switchable system that includes an optically active element and a momentary switch, a container that includes such an electro-optically switchable system and use of such an electro-optically switchable system for providing containers that allow increased light to pass through into the interior thereof only for the duration of a control intervention. | 05-03-2012 |
20120120638 | CONSPICUITY DEVICES AND METHODS - The invention provides conspicuity devices and methods. A first embodiment includes a tool band and an elongate lighting device adapted and configured to admit light having an advantageous spectral energy distribution. The device can have many additional and/or alternative passive and/or active conspicuity features, such as lasers, lamps, photoluminescent and retroreflective materials, among others. | 05-17-2012 |
20120170256 | CRYOSTAT HAVING AN ILLUMINATION DEVICE - The present invention relaters to a cryostat ( | 07-05-2012 |
20120206907 | TOOL BOX, ESPECIALLY HAND TOOL BOX - A tool box, especially a hand tool box, includes a basic box element, that has at least one storage space, which is provided at least for accommodating at least one tool and/or at least one accumulator unit. It is provided that the tool box have at least one light source unit that is at least partially integrated into the basic box element. | 08-16-2012 |
20120257379 | HANDHELD TOOL CARRYING CASE - A handheld tool carrying case has an illuminating device, which has at least one illumination arrangement. It is provided that the illuminating device has at least one cooling element for cooling the illumination arrangement. | 10-11-2012 |
20130021785 | LUMINARIA ASSEMBLY - An improved luminaria assembly with controlled ballast mechanism is provided. In one embodiment, the improved luminaria assembly has an outer container and an inner reservoir. In some instances, the outer container and inner reservoir are assembled over a base. The inner reservoir is configured to hold a controlled volume of ballast for the improved luminaria assembly and also to hold an illuminating source. In one embodiment, spillover cavities are provided on the base region surrounding the inner reservoir to enable removal of excess ballast from the inner reservoir. In one embodiment, a decorative sleeve is inserted in the region between the outer container and the inner reservoir. The decorative sleeve contains decorative elements that are visible when the luminaria is illuminated using the illuminating source. In some instances, the improved luminaria assembly is treated with fire retardants to mitigate fire hazards. | 01-24-2013 |
20130033854 | ILLUMINATED COOLER - Disclosed is an illuminated cooler with a light source positioned below an expected top level of contents of the cooler. A light source is preferably between two and six inches below an expected top level of contents. Most preferably, the cooler will comprise multiple lights arranged at varying heights within the cooler or a single light that provides light sources at a range of heights. The cooler may also comprise a switch to activate the lights when the cooler is opened, an ambient light sensor, and a processor. | 02-07-2013 |
20130063931 | FLASHLIGHT AND ILLUMINATED REAR SECTION WITH TWO-SIDED LIGHTING MODULE - A multipurpose lighting device comprising a flashlight end, a lantern end including a barrel through which light may pass, and a module mounted between the flashlight end and lantern end. The module includes a first light source configured to direct light out the flashlight end, and a second light source configured to direct light out the lantern end. The second light source is disposed on an opposite end of the module from the first light source. The module further includes a power source configured to energize the first light source and second light source, wherein the second light source is oppositely disposed on the module from the first light source. | 03-14-2013 |
20130128560 | HANDHELD TOOL CARRYING CASE - A handheld tool carrying case having a carrying case base and a carrying case cover and at least one electronic system. The carrying case base or the carrying case cover has at least one battery interface and one lighting device, which are at least partly fixedly connected to the carrying case base or fixedly connected to the carrying case cover. | 05-23-2013 |
20130155657 | HANDHELD TOOL CARRYING CASE - A handheld tool carrying case having a carrying case base and a carrying case cover and at least one electronic system. The carrying case base is connected to the carrying case cover in a detachable fashion. | 06-20-2013 |
20130294054 | DISPENSER OF OFFICE SUPPLIES WITH ILLUMINATED COVER - Dispensers and methods of illuminating the same are provided. In one aspect, a dispenser includes a translucent cover, a light source, and a housing including a base and four sidewalls extending from the base forming a chamber adapted to contain at least one piece of office supplies. The translucent cover connects with the housing and overlies the chamber. The translucent cover includes a top surface, a bottom surface opposed to the top surface, and an edge surface between the top and bottom surfaces. The light source is mounted adjacent the edge surface. The light source is aimed at the edge surface such that light emitted by the light source is directed through the edge surface in order to illuminate the translucent cover. In another aspect, a method of illuminating a dispenser includes directing light from a powered light source through an edge surface of a translucent cover of the dispenser. | 11-07-2013 |
20140009918 | ORGANIC ELECTROLUMINESCENT ELEMENT, LIGHTING FIXTURE, AND FOOD STORAGE DEVICE - The object of the present invention is to provide an organic electroluminescent element suitable for both food lighting at a low temperature and indoor lighting at room temperature. The organic electroluminescent element according to the present invention has such characteristics that a maximum of a general color rendering index Ra in a range of an element temperature of 5° C. to 60° C. is present in a range of the element temperature of 15° C. to 35° C. and that at least one of maxima of special color rendering indexes R | 01-09-2014 |
20140016308 | ORGANIC ELECTROLUMINESCENT ELEMENT, LIGHTING FIXTURE, AND FOOD STORAGE DEVICE - The object of the present invention is to provide an organic electroluminescent element that suitable for food lighting and indoor lighting at room temperature. The emission spectrum of light emitted from the organic electroluminescent element according to the present invention has peaks in red, green, and blue regions, respectively. Of the proportions of the maximum to the minimum of the intensity of the peak in the red, green, and blue regions at an element temperature in a range of 5° C. to 60° C., the proportion of the maximum to the minimum of the intensity of the peak in the green region is the highest, and the intensity of the peak in the green region decreases with an increase in the element temperature. | 01-16-2014 |
20140022768 | CHILD NIGHT LIGHT/ CUP HOLDER - A device having a container holder having an intermediate connection device connecting the container holder and an attachment device and an integral centrally located light emitting device at the bottom of the container. A light actuation device integral with the bottom of the container holder. The light activation device is a pressure sensitive switch. The light de-activation device is a light sensitive device. The attachment device is a suction cup or a turn knob and clamp. The holder, connection device and attachment device are made of translucent plastic materials. | 01-23-2014 |
20140022769 | ORGANIC ELECTROLUMINESCENT ELEMENT, LIGHTING FIXTURE, AND FOOD STORAGE DEVICE - The object of the present invention is to provide an organic electroluminescent element suitable for both food lighting at a high temperature and indoor lighting at room temperature. The organic electroluminescent element according to the present invention has such characteristics that: an element temperature at which a general color rendering index Ra has its maximum in an element temperature range of 5° C. to 60° C. is present in a range of 15° C. to 35° C.; and an element temperature at which at least one of a color rendering index R8 a special color rendering index R9, a special color rendering index R14, and a special color rendering index R15 has its maximum in the element temperature range of 5° C. to 60° C. is in a range of temperatures higher than the element temperature at which the general color rendering index Ra has its maximum. | 01-23-2014 |
20140022770 | FLASHLIGHT AND ILLUMINATED REAR SECTION WITH TWO-SIDED LIGHTING MODULE - A multipurpose lighting device comprising a flashlight end, a lantern end including a barrel through which light may pass, and a module mounted between the flashlight end and lantern end. The module includes a first light source configured to direct light out the flashlight end, and a second light source configured to direct light out the lantern end. The second light source is disposed on an opposite end of the module from the first light source. The module further includes a power source configured to energize the first light source and second light source, wherein the second light source is oppositely disposed on the module from the first light source. | 01-23-2014 |
20140036484 | Combination planter box and saucer with internal lighting - An illumination system is provided for illuminating a planter box used to provide lighting for walkways, stairs, decks and the like. Indirect lighting is provided for illuminating the planter box with up-lighting and the supporting surface for the planter box with down-lighting. In a preferred embodiment, each LED is solar powered and provides both indirect up-lighting and indirect down-lighting simultaneously. | 02-06-2014 |
20140071663 | Solar Jar Lid - A lighting assembly | 03-13-2014 |
20140104817 | Seat cup holder with rim night light arrangement - A seat cup holder includes a main body and a rim night light arrangement. The main body includes a holder element defining a receiving cavity formed within the holder element. The holding rim is peripherally provided at a top edge portion of the holder element, and contains a receiving slot formed along the holding rim. The rim night light arrangement includes at least one illuminator supported in the receiving slot of the holding rim, and a rim reflector mounted on the holding rim for peripherally enclosing the receiving slot for reflecting illumination coming from the illuminator, wherein when the illuminator is activated to generate illumination, the illumination is arranged to partially propagate toward the holder element, and partially propagate toward the rim reflector which reflects the illumination to surrounding space of the main body so as to produce a predetermined lighting effect of the seat cup holder. | 04-17-2014 |
20140146526 | MOBILE BEACH STORAGE POLE - A mobile beach storage pole includes a cup holder attached to the upper section of the pole and a storage basket attached to the middle section of the pole. The cup holder may be formed to include a cavity for receiving ice or an insulator material to keep the beverage in the cup holder cold. The basket attached to the middle section of the pole is preferably rectangular in shape and may include a lid which may be lockable to secure personal items. The lower section of the pole is tapered to facilitate insertion of the pole into the ground. A solar battery is attached to the upper section of the pole and is used to power or charge a light or an electronic device. A hook is provided to provide additional storage capacity for items such as towels, apparel or other items. | 05-29-2014 |
20140218897 | Portable Combination Device Stand and Flashlight - Disclosed herein is a pocket-size accessory that can acts as a stand for holding a smart cellphone, MP3 player or tablet computer with a built in flashlight unit. The accessory includes a clam shell style housing comprising an upper case and a lower case pivotally connected together along one end with the flashlight unit mounted on the inside surface on the lower case. The upper case includes two upper side arms and a lower resting lip that extends perpendicularly outward. The lower case includes an integrally formed transverse structure with two laterally extending axles that are extended into two bores form in the arm of the upper case to enable the two cases to snap fit together and pivot approximately 270 degrees. The flashlight unit includes at least one LED bulb, a printed circuit board with a voltage boosting circuit, at least one battery, and a switch. During assembly, the switch | 08-07-2014 |
20140268693 | POWER HOUSING WITH ARTICULATING DOOR AND FACEPLATE ASSEMBLY - A power housing assembly includes a housing having a side thereof that is at least partially open. A faceplate, coupled to the open side at a first hinge position, can articulate about the first hinge position between a first position and a second position. The faceplate includes a substantially L-shaped portion that resides (i) in the housing when the faceplate is in its first position, and (ii) outside of the housing when the faceplate is in its second position. | 09-18-2014 |
20140268694 | COMBINED FLOATABLE LUMINARY AND CONTAINER - A plastic at least partially transparent container holds water with a luminary floating on the water. The water closes a circuit causing the luminary to light up. | 09-18-2014 |
20140286002 | ELECTRONIC CIGARETTE CASE - An electronic cigarette case of the invention, includes a case body and a case cover interconnected, an illuminating lamp is set in the case cover, a battery is set in the case body, the illumination lamp is electrically connected with the battery to form an illumination circuit, first and second switch contacts in the illumination circuit are independent and touchable, the case cover is set with a cover cam, the cam can push the first switch contact away from the second switch contact. The case has illumination device, can realizes illumination function; the illumination device has switch corresponding to the cover being open or closed, when the cover open, the illuminating lamp is on, thus the user can clearly see the atomizer, power rod and the electronic cigarette, which brings convenience to the user; when the cover closed, the illuminating lamp is off, which saves power, and prolongs using life. | 09-25-2014 |
20150109766 | Tackle Boxes - The invention is a lighted, three tray tackle box with a light that can be used for nighttime fishing. | 04-23-2015 |
20150131272 | LIGHTED CUP HOLDER AND LIGHTING METHOD - A lighted cup holder and method for illuminating a cup holder, the cup holder having a base component having a cylindrical body for mounting through a spa shell, a first end, a second end, and a hollow interior; a lens or light diffuser at the first end of the body and located proximal to an exterior surface of the spa shell; a decorative or functional stencil or insert located within the hollow interior at or proximal to the first end of the body; a light source; and a light holder for retaining the light source on the base component at or proximal to the second end of the body. | 05-14-2015 |
20160010844 | ILLUMINABLE RECEPTACLES | 01-14-2016 |
20160102855 | IMPLEMENT FOR THE SITUATION AND MAINTENANCE OF SOLID OBJECTS OVERTOP OF A LIGHTING DEVICE'S OUTER SURFACE - A device is described that can be situated with one or more solid objects within overtop of a lighting device's outer surface. A container component contains one or more cavities that can be accessed via one or more openings. The one or more solid objects can be inserted into said cavity through the one or more openings. A closure component covers one or more of said openings and thereby restricts access to said cavity. A banding device that comprises one or more banding implements provides a means to maintain the container component, the closure component, the banding device itself and said one or more solid objects with in the cavity in said situated location. The container component, closure component and banding device are fabricated from a material that is appropriate for a maintenance in said situated location. | 04-14-2016 |
20160109094 | Decorative illuminable container - An illuminable container having a reflective inner surface and at least one aperture of a selected shape wherein the container is configured to accept a light source and the effect of the reflective inner surface and light emitted from the light source is visible through the at least one aperture. The reflective inner surface may also have holographic properties. An outer surface of the container is printed with a design wherein the apertures and the design correspond such that a scene is formed when the container is illuminated. Alternatively, the illuminable container may comprise a shape and design configured to provide a dimensional aspect to the scene when illuminated. | 04-21-2016 |
362155000 | With closure controlled switch | 13 |
20080205047 | Illuminating Device and Illuminating Packaging System - An improved product packaging system for use in containing and/or dispensing one or more products incorporates an illuminating device such that the one or more products housed within the packaging system are enhanced by light emitting from the illuminating device. A housing, container or vessel of the product packaging system is at least partially constructed of one or more translucent or transparent materials that permit light emanating from the illuminating device to transmit or reflect outside of the product packaging system. The translucent or transparent materials further permits visual inspection of the one or more products contained within the packaging system. The light-enhanced product packaging system helps to draw the attention of consumers, or end-users of the one or more products, to the location of the product packaging system on retail shelves and displays and thereby the location of the one or more products contained within the packaging system. The light-enhanced product packaging system further helps to highlight or to visually enhance the product packaging and the one or more products contained within the packaging to attractively market and to distinguish the packaging and the one or more products from other product packaging and products located along retail shelves and displays. | 08-28-2008 |
20080218997 | LIGHT EMITTING APPARATUS FOR USE IN A CONTAINER - The present invention includes an apparatus for illuminating an inner portion of a container. The apparatus includes a first electroluminescent lamp for emitting light within the container. Also, the apparatus includes a holding member for stabilizing the position of the lamp within the container. The holding member includes a first lamp retaining portion secured to the first electroluminescent lamp. Additionally, the holding member includes an extending portion continuous with the first lamp retaining portion. The extending portion has a width and a length defining a surface for engaging an inner portion of the container. Further, at least a portion of the length of the extending portion is remote from the retaining portion. | 09-11-2008 |
20090290331 | ILLUMINATING APPARATUS - An illuminating apparatus is mountable to a storage container including a lid member capable of assuming an open position and a closed position. The illuminating apparatus comprises at least one light source, a power supply source, a switching mechanism, and at least one sensing member. The at least one light source provides illumination. The power supply source supplies power to the at least one light source. The switching mechanism is configured to assume an on-position and an off-position for actuating the supply of power from the power supply source to the at least one light source. The at least one sensing member is capable of sensing the open position and the closed position of the lid member, when the switching mechanism is at the on-position and further capable of actuating the at least one light source for providing illumination on detecting the open position of the lid member. | 11-26-2009 |
20100053941 | Security light purse - A security light purse having a purse light disposed in an interior compartment of the purse body so as to light up the compartment to enable the user to more easily find one or more objects inside the purse. In a preferred embodiment, the purse light comprises a flexible light panel having a plurality of LEDs or other light sources disposed about the periphery of the light panel. The light sources connect to batteries disposed inside a battery compartment at the bottom of the purse. A recharge port facilitates recharging the batteries. The purse can have an alarm unit operatively connected to the purse's handles such that the alarm is activated when the handles are pulled from the purse body during an attempted purse snatching. The preferred purse also has a safety device mechanism for securing a personal safety device, such as mace, to the purse for ready use. | 03-04-2010 |
20100067221 | VEHICULAR STORAGE ENCLOSURE - A vehicular storage enclosure comprising a sub-compartment ( | 03-18-2010 |
20100182771 | Ornamental container for containing refrangible/reflexible object - An ornamental container includes a transparent bottle, a bottle cap, and an illuminating unit. The transparent bottle accommodates a refrangible/reflexible object. The bottle cap is formed of a hollow barrel and a cover member. The hollow barrel has a through hole running through a bottom side thereof. When the cover member is pressed, at least one part of the cover member is deformed or moved downwardly. The illuminating unit includes a power source, a circuit, a push switch, and a light source. The light generated by the light source passes through the through hole to be shone downwardly. The push switch is located below the cover member and can be forced by the downward deformation or movement of the cover member to activate or deactivate the light source. Therefore, the push switch is hidden to keep the delicacy of the ornamental container and the refrangible/reflexible object looks dazzling. | 07-22-2010 |
20100214773 | Illumination Device and Operating Method Thereof and Electronic Apparatus Having the Same - An electronic apparatus includes an input device and an illumination device. The illumination device includes a chassis, an illumination module and a positioning mechanism. The module is pivotally connected to the chassis to be rotatable between a closed and an open position. The positioning mechanism is use for respectively positioning the illumination module in the closed and the open position. An operating method of the illumination device includes the following steps. First, a push force is applied to the module in the closed position. Then the module rotates from the closed position to the open position. The module enters a light-on state as arrived in the open position for illuminating the input device. Next, another push force is applied to the module in the open position, so that the module rotates to the closed position. The module enters a light-off state as arrived in the closed position. | 08-26-2010 |
20130107503 | Metal Purse with Interior Electroluminescent Lighting System | 05-02-2013 |
20130120976 | Illuminated Shoe Box - An illuminated shoe box is described in which the light emitting means are attached to either one end or both ends of the shoe box to illuminate the majority of the surface of the shoe box. The light emitting means are powered by a power supply device and controlled by a switch control device. The shoe box is made up of semi-transparent/frosted plastic materials and the light emitting means are arranged individually or in a group to provide a uniform illumination of the shoe box, or arranged in a group to form letters and logos. | 05-16-2013 |
20150070880 | BAG EQUIPPED WITH A LIGHTING AND POWER SYSTEM - A handbag includes a casing ( | 03-12-2015 |
20150305466 | CARRIER - There is provided a carrier. The carrier comprises an inner lining arranged in the carrier, the lining providing a cavity in which items are carried in the carrier. The carrier includes an illumination system having light transmitting fibers in or at the lining for illumination of the cavity, a light source for feeding lighting to said fibers or otherwise providing illumination in the cavity, a switch for controlling operation of light source, a power source for providing power to illumination system, and a capacitor for controlling duration of illumination of light source. | 10-29-2015 |
20160069553 | ILLUMINATING DEVICE - An illumination device that is operable while being transported and that can be placed, or is placed, in an object that can be opened and closed again. The illumination device comprises a first light source, an electric energy storage device, and a switch device that comprises a control unit including a sensor unit with which a first switching unit is transferable from an open switching state into a closed switching state. The first light source is suppliable with electric power from the electric energy storage device when a first sensor is touched and/or when said first sensor detects a motion. The sensor unit comprises a second sensor that at least detects if the object is open or closed. A second switching unit is transferable from an open switching state into a closed switching state in which the first light source and/or a second light source is/are supplied with electric power. | 03-10-2016 |
20160183654 | BAG WITH ELECTROLUMINESCENT LIGHTING SYSTEM - The present invention includes a bag(s) (in the usual meaning of the term and as defined below) with an electroluminescent light source(s) (in the usual meaning of the term and as defined below) and methods of making the same. More specifically, the invention includes bags having laminated electroluminescent light source(s). | 06-30-2016 |
362156000 | Bag, purse or trunk | 16 |
20080198585 | PURSE ILLUMINATION ASSEMBLY - The present invention provides a purse illumination assembly, comprising: a purse having at least two sides, wherein the inside of at least one of the at least two sides is light emitting fabric; a power source means operatively coupled to the light emitting fabric; and a switch means operatively coupled to the power source means. | 08-21-2008 |
20080205048 | COLD WEATHER EQUIPMENT BOX - An equipment box, particularly useful for ice fishing, capable of powering multiple electrical and electronic devices. The equipment box includes a heat generating light source and a housing having a top portion, a bottom portion and a battery enclosure within the bottom portion that accommodates a battery to power the light source. Otherwise wasted heat energy produced by the light source is directed to the battery via a heat channel to warm the battery, thus prolonging battery life and capacity in cold conditions. The enclosure may include a separate layer of insulation as well as a liner positioned between the insulation and the battery so that the battery can be easily removed from the enclosure. The equipment box preferably includes an accessory mount that allows a fish finder to moved between a storage position located within the housing and an operating position located outside the housing. | 08-28-2008 |
20090196026 | PURSE LIGHT - A purse light for illuminating the interiors of purses and other containers comprises a pair of highly flexible plastic sheets having a serpentine-shaped light source secured therebetween. The purse light is positioned within a container and extends along the interior sidewalls and bottom wall thereof. When activated the light source illuminates the interior of the container. | 08-06-2009 |
20100182772 | Portable Light Apparatus and Method of Attachment - An organic light emitting diode system is sufficiently thin and poser efficient to permit its attachment to different configurations such as pocketbooks, brief bags, suitcases and the like. At least one side of the OLED material can have an attachment mechanism to facilitate attachment to a surface in the area to be lighted. The system may include a portable power source that provides electrical power to actuate the OLED material, causing it to generate light. A switch connected to the battery can control power to the OLED material to switch the light on and off. The switch can be manually operated or automatic. The low power consumption of embodiments of the OLED apparatus also provides for unique applications and uses. | 07-22-2010 |
20100182773 | PORTABLE LIGHT APPARATUS AND METHOD OF ATTACHMENT - An organic light emitting diode system is sufficiently thin and poser efficient to permit its attachment to different configurations such as pocketbooks, brief bags, suitcases and the like. At least one side of the OLED material can have an attachment mechanism to facilitate attachment to a surface in the area to be lighted. The system may include a portable power source that provides electrical power to actuate the OLED material, causing it to generate light. A switch connected to the battery can control power to the OLED material to switch the light on and off. The switch can be manually operated or automatic. The low power consumption of embodiments of the OLED apparatus also provides for unique applications and uses. | 07-22-2010 |
20110075402 | Bag Illuminating device - A transferable device for illuminating the interior of a bag. In an illustrative embodiment, the transferable device comprises: a core; a top moveable component that is adapted to engage with the core and that is retractably connected with the core; at least one light source, a circuit including a power component for driving said at least one light source and activating means for activating said at least one light source that are disposed in said core; a cover that encloses said at least one light source; and one or more fasteners arranged on said device that are adapted to attach the device to the interior of the bag in a detachable manner; whereby upon manual actuation of said activating means, said at least one light source illuminates the interior of the bag to enable an owner of the bag to locate items within the bag. | 03-31-2011 |
20110170282 | Lighting System for Illuminating a Bag - What is provided is a bag having one or more interior surfaces and one or more exterior surfaces; a first lighting strand affixed to an interior surface, wherein the first lighting strand is capable of providing illumination to at least one interior portion of the bag; a second lighting strand affixed to an exterior surface, wherein the second lighting strand is capable of providing illumination to at least one exterior portion of the bag; at least one battery pack electrically coupled to the first and second lighting strands capable of providing power to said first and second lighting strands to illuminate the lighting strands; and at least one switch electrically coupled to the battery pack, wherein the switch is capable of turning power from said battery pack to the lighting strips on and off. | 07-14-2011 |
20120147594 | PURSELIGHT - A purse illumination assembly including a power source, a light emitting portion, a voice-sensitive switch, and a circuit assembly connecting the light emitting portion to the power source through the voice-sensitive switch. The light emitting portion may be a light emitting fabric or may include EL wire alone or in combination with LED lights to provide both lighting and a decorative effect. A driver circuit may be included for driving both the EL wire and the LED lights. | 06-14-2012 |
20120212940 | Purse with built in light - The invention is the application of a lighting source, EL or similar, built within the bottom or side of a purse (clutch, tote, handbag, shoulder bag, makeup, or shoulder type bag) that when illuminated helps see the contents of the bag. This application would include the method of installing the wiring, power mechanism, and on/off switch mechanism (manual or magnetic on/off switch applications) within the interior for installation within a man's or woman's purse, clutch, tote, handbag, shoulder bag, makeup, or shoulder type bag. | 08-23-2012 |
20130021786 | UTILITY BAG LIGHTING - A lighting device for a utility bag including at least one moveable light source, a bracket connected to a utility bag, and a hinge device connected to the bracket and the moveable light source. The moveable light source is adjustable for targeting lighting. | 01-24-2013 |
20130021787 | HANDLE LIGHT - A lighting device including at least one light source and a light source body attached to the light source. The light source body rotates for multi-positional lighting. | 01-24-2013 |
20130201666 | TRANSFERRABLE PURSE ORGANIZER WITH INTERIOR LIGHTING SYSTEM - A lighting system for illuminating the interior of a container, such as a purse, includes a light strip having multiple lights, a battery to power the lights, an ON/OFF switch to operate the lights, and a timer set to a predetermined time. Pressing the ON/OFF switch a first time activates the lights and starts the timer. Pressing the ON/OFF switch a second time while the timer is still activated will deactivate the lights. If the predetermined time elapses and the ON/OFF switch is not pressed a second time, the lights will deactivate automatically. The lighting strip is covered in a PVC protective coating and encased in a fabric encasement to match the interior of the container. The fabric encasement is stitched or otherwise fixedly attached to the interior of the container adjacent to the top opening of the container. | 08-08-2013 |
20150062879 | PURSELIGHT WITH EL AND LED LIGHT SOURCES - A purse illumination assembly including a power source, a light emitting portion, a voice-sensitive switch, and a circuit assembly connecting the light emitting portion to the power source through the voice-sensitive switch. The light emitting portion may be a light emitting fabric or may include EL wire alone or in combination with LED lights to provide both lighting and a decorative effect. A driver circuit may be included for driving both the EL wire and the LED lights. | 03-05-2015 |
20150327647 | ILLUMINATED BAG - An illuminated bag, such as a tote bag is provided. The illuminated bag includes a sidewall forming the bag, and including an upper rim forming an entrance into the bag. The sidewall is made of a translucent material. A light device is attached to the sidewall. The light device includes a power source, switch and a light. The light device is secured to the illuminated bag so that the light is directed towards an inner surface of the sidewall thereby illuminating the inside and surroundings of the bag. | 11-19-2015 |
20160157575 | Illuminated Purse - An illuminated purse for allowing users to more easily view the interior of the purse. The illuminated purse includes a body forming an interior volume configured to store personal items therein. The interior volume is accessible via an opening that is temporarily sealed by a fastener. A lighting assembly is disposed within the interior volume of the body in order to improve visibility of personal items therein. The lighting assembly includes a power source, an activation switch, a motion sensor, a microprocessor, and a plurality of LEDs. The sensor is configured to detect a user reaching into the interior volume, thereby triggering a signal to the microprocessor to activate the plurality of LEDs disposed within the housing. | 06-09-2016 |
20160375946 | BACKPACK FOR MOTORCYCLISTS - A backpack for motorcyclists provides a rigid outer shell with an electrical system wherein an onboard battery powers rear signal lights, each comprising a plurality of light emitting diodes (LEDs), which are linked with the motorcycle's electrical system to function as brake lights and turn signals. The electrical system also charges a cellular telephone or other portable device via a Universal Service Bus (USB) port, and may be recharged by one or more solar panels mounted to the exterior of the backpack. A cellular telephone, music player, or similar device may also be connected via the USB port to play digital music files via speakers provided by the backpack, and a headphone socket is also provided. An onboard mapping device or homing beacon, enabled by the Global Positioning System (GPS), may be optionally provided. | 12-29-2016 |