The invention concerns a torch (10) which has a rechargeable electric battery (18), at least one LED (30), an energy receiver device (16) for receiving energy from a charging station (24), circuitry for charging the battery from the energy receiver device, circuitry for supplying electric current from the battery to the LED to drive the LED, and a user-operable switching device (14) for controlling the supply of current from the battery to the LED. In accordance with the invention, the battery, the LED, the circuitry for charging the battery, the circuitry for supplying electric current from the battery to the LED and the switching device are all embedded in a unitary body of polymer material, the LED being arranged to emit light through the polymer material.

The invention concerns a torch (10) which has a rechargeable electric battery (18), at least one LED (30), an energy receiver device (16) for receiving energy from a charging station (24), circuitry for charging the battery from the energy receiver device, circuitry for supplying electric current from the battery to the LED to drive the LED, and a user-operable switching device (14) for controlling the supply of current from the battery to the LED. In accordance with the invention, the battery, the LED, the circuitry for charging the battery, the circuitry for supplying electric current from the battery to the LED and the switching device are all embedded in a unitary body of polymer material, the LED being arranged to emit light through the polymer material.

A portable scene light capable of multiple configurations is disclosed.

A compact electroluminescent laminar element includes a flexible electroluminescent lamp and an electronic module which is connected in the same layer as the lower electrode to the lamp and includes at least an electronic control component, an electronic component for activating the lamp, and a battery, where the lamp and the electronic module are housed together in an encapsulating substrate consisting of a textile or plastic material, forming a closed and compact element that can be water-impermeable. The activation component is a push-button, a temperature sensor, or a movement sensor. It also comprises a reflective layer.

In one aspect, the invention provides a set of connected lights. The lights comprise an illumination panel having a single colored or a multi-colored LED. The lights are connected to each other directly through any known means, such as RFID, Zigbee, WLAN, WWAN, Bluetooth, Infrared, and the like, and combinations thereof. Each light is operated using a touch sensor, a motion sensor, a gesture sensor, etc. When a state of any one of the lights changes, the states of all the other connected lights are automatically synchronized. The states include at least one of on and off, or alternatively off and on in any one of multiple options of color, etc. Each color is associated with a specific message, and the connected lights may be used to transmit and receive messages accordingly. Thus, the invention also provides a method of transmitting and receiving messages using the connected lights.

In one aspect, the invention provides a set of connected lights. The lights comprise an illumination panel having a single colored or a multi-colored LED. The lights are connected to each other directly through any known means, such as RFID, Zigbee, WLAN, WWAN, Bluetooth, Infrared, and the like, and combinations thereof. Each light is operated using a touch sensor, a motion sensor, a gesture sensor, etc. When a state of any one of the lights changes, the states of all the other connected lights are automatically synchronized. The states include at least one of on and off, or alternatively off and on in any one of multiple options of color, etc. Each color is associated with a specific message, and the connected lights may be used to transmit and receive messages accordingly. Thus, the invention also provides a method of transmitting and receiving messages using the connected lights.

A modular system may include a plurality of magnets that may be provided to self-align a casing with an accessory. Self-alignment of the casing and the accessory may provide a secure connection of the casing with the accessory. At least one detent and at least one locking arm may mate and lock the casing against the accessory in a mounted position. The at least one detent and the at least one locking arm may unlock in an insertion position. Self-alignment may occur when a first set of magnets attracts a second set of magnets in which opposite polarities attract and automatically initiate movement of the casing towards the accessory.

A representative embodiment of a lighting system includes a carrying bag having a first opening with a control panel cover; a mounting bracket arranged in the carrying bag; a power supply coupled to or arranged on the mounting bracket; a control panel arranged within the first opening and coupled to the mounting bracket; a first flexible light strip; a second flexible light strip; and a power cable coupleable within the carrying bag to the control panel, the first flexible light strip, and the second flexible light strip. The first and second flexible light strips are coupleable to the power cable to receive DC power from the control panel, and may be extended throughout a structure, such as a tent, using a plurality of hangers. In a representative embodiment, the first flexible light strip provides white light and the second flexible light strip provides blackout light.

A device or unit with a lighting component is provided. The device includes coupling components that couple the device to stackable storage unit containers. In one embodiment, the device includes a battery interface to couple to a battery for power tools. In one embodiment, the device includes three lights that are pivotally coupled to the housing between a retracted position in which the lights are disposed against sidewalls of the housing, and an open position in which the lights are pivoted above the top panel of the housing.

A device or unit with a lighting component is provided. The device includes coupling components that couple the device to stackable storage unit containers. In one embodiment, the device includes a battery interface to couple to a battery for power tools. In one embodiment, the device includes three lights that are pivotally coupled to the housing between a retracted position in which the lights are disposed against sidewalls of the housing, and an open position in which the lights are pivoted above the top panel of the housing.